1
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
Best shawarma Restaurants in Ottawa: 10 Picks for 2026
The best restaurants for shawarma in Ottawa, curated by TastyPals editors.
10 restaurantsAvg rating 8.4Updated July 2026
Google
Top picks for shawarma in Ottawa
Fast answers for diners searching for shawarma restaurants in Ottawa. These first picks make the occasion easier to compare.
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•Nepean•$$$
Les Grillades
Les Grillades has built a reputation in Nepean as the kind of Middle Eastern grill house that makes a group dinner feel like an occasion without asking anyone to work too hard for it.
shawarmagroup dinnermiddle eastern
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9.0
Based on 2189 reviews
7
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
8
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
9
Google
Pizza•Centretown•value
Al'deewan (Manak'eesh) Bakery (OTTAWA)
Al'deewan (Manak'eesh) Bakery (OTTAWA) is an easy pizza option in Centretown in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. Manakeesh and Lebanese Mini Pies also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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4.9
Based on 397 reviews
10
Google
Turkish•Ottawa•value
A La Istanbul Turkish Cuisine
A La Istanbul Turkish Cuisine is an easy turkish option in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. Sigara Böreği and Grilled Jumbo Shrimp also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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4.7
Based on 1736 reviews
Common questions about shawarma in Ottawa
What are the best restaurants for shawarma in Ottawa?
The top restaurants for shawarma in Ottawa include Phynicia Restaurant, Shawarma AL MOUNA, Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown). TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
What is the best shawarma restaurant in Ottawa?
Phynicia Restaurant is among the top-rated options for shawarma in Ottawa, with a 9.6 Google rating and 1,548 reviews.
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