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Based on 126 reviews
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Restaurant overview
El Mazaj is doing something Ottawa's Middle Eastern dining scene genuinely needs: no-frills, wallet-friendly cooking that respects the source material.
4.7/5 · 1,114 Google reviews
The recommendation
El Mazaj is doing something Ottawa's Middle Eastern dining scene genuinely needs: no-frills, wallet-friendly cooking that respects the source material.
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Rating (Google) 4.7/5
1,114 reviews
Ottawa
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4.7/5
Google rating
Based on 1114 reviews
Best for
Group Dinner and Lebanese comfort
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Ottawa | 5307 Canotek Rd Unit 100, Ottawa, ON K1J 9M2, Canada
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Menu and ordering
El Mazaj menu: what to order
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. El Mazaj is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Hummus with Meat & Pine Nuts
hummus, meat, pine nuts
Muhamara
Combo Platter
kafta, kabab, chicken brochette
Chicken Shawarma Platter
Tabbouleh
Why go
What makes El Mazaj worth the move
El Mazaj is a clean first click in Ottawa when you want a middle eastern option you can trust. Hummus with Meat & Pine Nuts and Muhamara also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.7/5 Google rating across 1,114 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
4.7/5 from 1,114 Google reviews
Best for
Group Dinner and Lebanese comfort
Style
Middle Eastern in Ottawa
Spend
Good value
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 4.7/5 from 1,114 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Hummus with Meat & Pine Nuts, Muhamara, Combo Platter
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4.7/5 from 1,114 reviews
TastyPals notes
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 5307 Canotek Rd Unit 100, Ottawa, ON K1J 9M2, Canada
- Phone
- (613) 741-3000
- Price
- value
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 4.7/5 (1,114 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Middle Eastern
- Neighborhood
- Ottawa
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does El Mazaj serve?
El Mazaj is a Middle Eastern restaurant located in Ottawa, Ottawa. El Mazaj is doing something Ottawa's Middle Eastern dining scene genuinely needs: no-frills, wallet-friendly cooking that respects the source material.
What is El Mazaj best for?
El Mazaj is best for group dinner, lebanese comfort, lunch, takeout, warm, generous. El Mazaj is a clean first click in Ottawa when you want a middle eastern option you can trust. Hummus with Meat & Pine Nuts and Muhamara also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.7/5 Google rating across 1,114 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at El Mazaj?
El Mazaj is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 4.7/5 from 1,114 reviews
What should I order at El Mazaj?
Start with Hummus with Meat & Pine Nuts, Muhamara, Combo Platter and Chicken Shawarma Platter. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is El Mazaj worth visiting?
El Mazaj holds a 4.7/5 Google rating from 1,114 reviews. El Mazaj is a clean first click in Ottawa when you want a middle eastern option you can trust. Hummus with Meat & Pine Nuts and Muhamara also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.7/5 Google rating across 1,114 Google reviews.
Where is El Mazaj located?
El Mazaj is located at 5307 Canotek Rd Unit 100, Ottawa, ON K1J 9M2, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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