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Jericho

Name: Jericho
Address: 840 Bank St, Ottawa, ON, K1S 3W1, CA
Telephone: (613) 235-1289
Price range: value

Middle Eastern•Centretown•value

Restaurant overview

Jericho carries a biography that shapes everything about how it operates.

4.5/5 · 689 Google reviews

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The recommendation

Jericho carries a biography that shapes everything about how it operates.

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Researched recommendation

Jericho carries a biography that shapes everything about how it operates. Owner Raouf arrived in Ottawa in the 1980s after living in a refugee camp in Palestine, and that history is not deployed as branding — it is present in the art that covers the walls and in a hospitality style that diners consistently describe as generous and unhurried. This is not a concept restaurant calibrated to a trend cycle. It is a Palestinian kitchen that has been feeding Centretown for decades, and its confidence comes directly from that longevity. Bank Street is better for having it. The menu centers on the kind of preparations that reward institutional memory rather than seasonal reinvention. The Falafel Combination is where regulars and first-timers alike are directed to start — reportedly built around a properly crunchy exterior and an herb-forward interior, served alongside hummus that is known for being genuinely creamy rather than the over-emulsified, paste-heavy versions common at generic shawarma counters across the city. The Lamb Kafta is the dish that draws people back: ground lamb seasoned with what longtime customers describe as clear intention, the sort of preparation that only a kitchen with deep familiarity with the dish can pull off consistently. The Spicy Chicken Breast rounds out the table as a leaner counterpoint, reportedly earning its place through seasoning rather than a heavy sauce situation. At price level one, this is cooking that would command significantly more the moment a design firm and a cocktail program entered the picture. The room runs social — Raouf's presence and the densely hung artwork make quiet solo lunches feel like the wrong use of the space. The practical move is to arrive with four to six people, anchor the table with the Falafel Combination and the Kafta, and add the Spicy Chicken for range. Walk-ins are generally reported to be fine, but an early arrival on weeknights is the cleaner call.

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Group Dinner Lebanese comfort lunch takeoutwarmgenerous

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4.5/5

Google rating

Based on 689 reviews

Best for

Group Dinner and Lebanese comfort

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Centretown | 840 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W1, Canada

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Menu and ordering

Jericho menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Jericho is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Falafel Combination

Lamb Kafta

Spicy Chicken Breast

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What makes Jericho worth the move

Jericho is a reliable middle eastern choice in Centretown in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Falafel Combination and Lamb Kafta also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.5/5 Google rating across 689 Google reviews.

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Public rating

4.5/5 from 689 Google reviews

Best for

Group Dinner and Lebanese comfort

Style

Middle Eastern in Centretown

Spend

Good value

Best for

Group Dinner Lebanese comfort lunch takeout warm generous

Know before you go

Google rating: 4.5/5 from 689 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Falafel Combination, Lamb Kafta, Spicy Chicken Breast

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4.5/5 from 689 reviews

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Address: 840 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W1, Canada
Phone: (613) 235-1289
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 4.5/5 (689 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Neighborhood: Centretown

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Jericho serve?

Jericho is a Middle Eastern restaurant located in Centretown, Ottawa. Jericho carries a biography that shapes everything about how it operates.

What is Jericho best for?

Jericho is best for group dinner, lebanese comfort, lunch, takeout, warm, generous. Jericho is a reliable middle eastern choice in Centretown in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Falafel Combination and Lamb Kafta also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.5/5 Google rating across 689 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Jericho?

Jericho is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 4.5/5 from 689 reviews

What should I order at Jericho?

Start with Falafel Combination, Lamb Kafta and Spicy Chicken Breast. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Jericho worth visiting?

Jericho holds a 4.5/5 Google rating from 689 reviews. Jericho is a reliable middle eastern choice in Centretown in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Falafel Combination and Lamb Kafta also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.5/5 Google rating across 689 Google reviews.