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SemSem

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SemSem is one of the best middle eastern restaurants in Ottawa for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Centretown.

SemSem is a sensible middle eastern call in Centretown in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well. Fatteh Chickpeas and Mutabal also give you a decent sense of the menu.

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Rating (Google) 4.5
1,284 reviews
Ottawa
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4.5
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Based on 1284 reviews
Best used for
group dinner and Lebanese comfort
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Centretown · 2430 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1V 0T7, Canada
Price
Good value
Google rating
4.5 from 1,284 reviews
Phone
(613) 733-5736
What to order

Signature dishes at SemSem

Fatteh Chickpeas

Levantine dish built on layers of fried pita bread, chickpeas, marinated tahini with cumin, garnished with pomegranate seeds and almonds

Mutabal

Roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon, garlic, garnished with pomegranate and parsley. Served with pita

Grandma's Breakfast

A blend of mini dishes comprised of fresh labneh, cheese, Za'atar, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, jam and halawe

Fatteh Chickpeas with Meat

Levantine dish built on layers of fried pita bread, chickpeas, pomegranate seeds and marinated tahini with cumin topped with Top Sirloin meat. Served with assorted pickles

Meat Maqla

Top sirloin meat stewed with tomatoes, onion, red bell-pepper and traditional spices. Served with pita bread

Why go

What makes SemSem worth the move

SemSem is a reliable middle eastern choice in Centretown in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Fatteh Chickpeas and Mutabal also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.5 rating across 1,284 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
4.5 from 1,284 Google reviews
Best used for
group dinner and Lebanese comfort
Style
Middle Eastern in Centretown
Spend
Good value

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Google rating: 4.5 from 1,284 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Fatteh Chickpeas, Mutabal, Grandma's Breakfast
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4.5 from 1,284 reviews
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Address
2430 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1V 0T7, Canada
Phone
(613) 733-5736
Price
value
TastyPals score
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Google rating
4.5 (1,284 reviews)
Neighborhood
Centretown
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