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Google
Middle Eastern•Nepean•value
Phynicia Restaurant
Phynicia isn't chasing trends or rebranding itself as Middle Eastern-inspired anything.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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9.6
Based on 1548 reviews
Middle Eastern · lunch
Best Middle Eastern for lunch in Ottawa
Middle Eastern restaurants in Ottawa that work well for lunch — sorted by rating and curated for occasion fit.
7 restaurantsUpdated July 2026
Top Middle Eastern picks for lunch
Fast answers for diners comparing middle eastern restaurants for lunch in Ottawa.
2
Google
Middle Eastern•Downtown•value
Shawarma AL MOUNA
Shawarma Al Mouna is a downtown Ottawa counter where the logic is refreshingly simple: one operator, one focused menu of Middle Eastern staples, and a room that seats maybe a dozen people before it gets loud.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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9.6
Based on 1310 reviews
3
Google
Middle Eastern•Centretown•value
Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown)
Mr.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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9.4
Based on 1851 reviews
4
Google
Middle Eastern•Ottawa•value
El Mazaj
El Mazaj is doing something Ottawa's Middle Eastern dining scene genuinely needs: no-frills, wallet-friendly cooking that respects the source material.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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9.4
Based on 1114 reviews
5
Google
Middle Eastern•Kanata•value
Tirweka
What Tirweka is doing in a Kanata strip mall deserves more attention than the exterior would ever suggest.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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9.2
Based on 777 reviews
6
Google
Middle Eastern•Centretown•value
SemSem
SemSem is doing something Centretown badly needed: serving Middle Eastern food that reads like a family's actual cooking rather than a diplomatically softened version of it.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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9.0
Based on 1284 reviews
7
Google
Middle Eastern•Centretown•value
Jericho
Jericho carries a biography that shapes everything about how it operates.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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9.0
Based on 689 reviews
Common questions
What are the best Middle Eastern restaurants for lunch in Ottawa?
Top Middle Eastern restaurants for lunch in Ottawa include Phynicia Restaurant, Shawarma AL MOUNA, Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown). TastyPals curates these based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
Is Middle Eastern good for lunch in Ottawa?
Yes — Ottawa has 7 Middle Eastern restaurants rated highly for lunch. Phynicia Restaurant is among the top picks with a 9.6 Google rating.
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