Restaurant

Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown)

Name: Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown)
Address: 129 Bank St, Ottawa, ON, K1P 0C8, CA
Telephone: (613) 230-7077
Price range: value

Middle Eastern•Centretown•value

Restaurant overview

4.7/5 · 1,851 Google reviews

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The recommendation

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Researched recommendation

Mr. Fez on Bank Street is one of the more pointed arguments for why Centretown's shawarma scene still has room to surprise you. This is a Syrian-owned counter — Mohammad runs the room — and the foundational commitment here is to saj, the thin flatbread cooked directly over flame, not to the generic pita that most Ottawa shawarma stops default to without thinking. That distinction is the whole premise of the place: reportedly, the bread is run over the flame with chicken fat worked into it, a technique that produces something structurally and flavour-wise distinct from what you'd get a block in any direction. If that detail registers for you, Mr. Fez is built specifically around it. The Classic Saj Shawarma is what diners consistently point to as the anchor order. Regulars describe the chicken as genuinely juicy rather than the steam-table variety, and the menu extends to sauce options that read more considered than the price point would suggest — a pomegranate molasses option reportedly cuts sweet-tart against the savory fat in a way that reframes the whole wrap. The Shawarma Power Bowl is the menu's nod to the grain-and-protein contingent: customizable and substantial, by most accounts not an afterthought. Garlic Potatoes round things out as a side that gets called out specifically in reviews, which means they're worth including rather than skipping. The practical case for Mr. Fez is straightforward: this is genuine $10-and-change lunch territory in a part of the city where that kind of honest value is getting harder to locate. Weekday lunch is the reported sweet spot, when turnover keeps the spit fresh. The move, based on what consistent reviewers land on: Classic Saj with chicken, the molasses sauce, Garlic Potatoes on the side — not as an afterthought.

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Group Dinner Lebanese comfort lunch takeoutwarmgenerous

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4.7/5

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Based on 1851 reviews

Best for

Group Dinner and Lebanese comfort

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Centretown | 129 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1P 0C8, Canada

Menu and ordering

Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown) menu: what to order

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

Classic Saj Shawarma

Shawarma Power Bowl

Garlic Potatoes

Why go

What makes Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown) worth the move

Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown) is a strong middle eastern option in Centretown in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Classic Saj Shawarma and Shawarma Power Bowl also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.7/5 Google rating across 1,851 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating

4.7/5 from 1,851 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: 4.7/5 from 1,851 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Classic Saj Shawarma, Shawarma Power Bowl, Garlic Potatoes

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4.7/5 from 1,851 reviews

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Address: 129 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1P 0C8, Canada
Phone: (613) 230-7077
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 4.7/5 (1,851 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Neighborhood: Centretown

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown) serve?

Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown) is a Middle Eastern restaurant located in Centretown, Ottawa. Mr. Fez on Bank Street is one of the more pointed arguments for why Centretown's shawarma scene still has room to surprise you. This is a Syrian-owned counter — Mohammad runs the room — and the foundational commitment here is to saj, the thin flatbread cooked directly over flame, not to the generic pita that most Ottawa shawarma stops default to without thinking. That distinction is the whole premise of the place: reportedly, the bread is run over the flame with chicken fat worked into it, a technique that produces something structurally and flavour-wise distinct from what you'd get a block in any direction. If that detail registers for you, Mr. Fez is built specifically around it.

What is Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown) best for?

Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown) is best for group dinner, lebanese comfort, lunch, takeout, warm, generous. Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown) is a strong middle eastern option in Centretown in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Classic Saj Shawarma and Shawarma Power Bowl also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.7/5 Google rating across 1,851 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown)?

Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown) is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 4.7/5 from 1,851 reviews

What should I order at Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown)?

Start with Classic Saj Shawarma, Shawarma Power Bowl and Garlic Potatoes. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown) worth visiting?

Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown) holds a 4.7/5 Google rating from 1,851 reviews. Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown) is a strong middle eastern option in Centretown in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Classic Saj Shawarma and Shawarma Power Bowl also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.7/5 Google rating across 1,851 Google reviews.

Where is Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown) located?

Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown) is located at 129 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1P 0C8, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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