Once again the food was amazing. This was my first time trying the lamb. I always/ofter have the…read morechicken platter. This was my first time trying the spicy pepper dip. It had a nice kick to it! Size, taste and freshness is what we find at the olive branch. I really want to mention the little attention that Andreas gives his customer really makes you feel at home. I have talked with him on a few occasions. We are regulars... haha. I really liked my lamb but chicken is still my Personal favourite.

Very good food with generous portions. Good service. Don't recommend the beer. Have had take out…read moreand dined in. Recommend both.

Really outstanding. I'm heading home tomorrow and wish I had found Via Marzo sooner!…read more Charming little Italian-Mediterranean restaurant. Wonderful, friendly staff. I wish I was here for a few more days to explore the rest of the menu (flaming halloumi drizzled in honey!). For today I had the bruschetta flatbread (cherry tomatoes, Parmesian, balsamic reduction) - delicious. The flatbread was outstanding. Followed by seafood paella, also delicious. All paired with their house Italian red, a slightly bold but classically dry Italian wine. It all fit perfectly. Only regret is... no room for dessert. The flatbread is definitely fit for two... I'm looking forward to coming back. It'll be a while, probably won't be in Kanata for at least a few months, but Via Marzo is top of my list when I'm back. And next time... dessert! (Maybe the lemon cake... or chocolate torte... or baklava... hrmmmm).

What an outstanding evening and great meal!! The service was great from the minute we walked in the…read moredoor, our server was amazing . From the Apps to the mains , it was presented well, seasoned very nicely and tasted great. Can't wait to come by again and try a few other items.

The Grilled Tomato is a little restaurant tucked away in an industrial park. Y'all know I love…read morehidden industrial park finds, lol. And this one did not disappoint. I grabbed some takeout for lunch. I was going to get the Chicken Souvlaki Platter off their regular menu, but when I saw their Specials board in-store I decided on the Chicken Shawarma Platter (it was a dollar less at $14, and let's be honest, chicken on a skewer or sliced up chicken, I like them both, so why not be economical, haha). The platter came with lots of sliced chicken. It tasted like they fried it up after slicing it. I was ok with that. The chicken was a bit on the salty side, in my opinion, but I still enjoyed it. I liked that there were no gristly or fatty bits. The platter also had rice, potatoes and a Greek salad. The rice was a bit on the oily side, but it was soft, fluffy and flavourful. It had pieces of peas and carrots in it. I got 2 potato pieces. They were nicely roasted and tasted good. Not mealy. The Greek salad had cucumbers, bell peppers of multiple colours, tomatoes, onions, olives and feta cheese. The dressing was a bit oily, but I still liked it. It came with a tzatziki sauce and a garlic sauce. The tzatziki was a bit on the runnier side. I would have liked it a bit thicker. The garlic sauce had a mayo-like texture. It was ok, but I like the garlic sauce with a more whipped texture. Overall though, it was a solid and tasty meal for a pretty decent price (given prices these days). Service was welcoming and courteous. There are some seats and tables to eat inside, which is rare for restaurants in industrial parks in Ottawa, which are mostly exclusively takeout. Lots of free parking available in front of the restaurant (which is also rare for restaurants in industrial parks). I'm looking forward to trying their Chicken Souvlaki and Donair, and also any other specials they might have ;)

From the owner: Authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Freshly cooked using fresh ingredients. read more

We found this place while wandering the area in Ottawa, and had a great dinner! I had the…read morecombination dinner which included stuffed grape leaves, kibbeh, spinach pies, hummus and salad. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The kibbeh was seasoned beautifully as were the spinach pies. Even the salad was really good. The pita was fresh and perfect as well. I had the rose water iced tea to drink which was quite good and the rose water was not overpowering. One person was serving and cooking. I am assuming this was Omar the owner. I have no idea how he was managing all of that! He also did the art around the restaurant which was beautiful. Definitely a great option in this part of Ottawa!

Food and service are wonderful in a beautiful restaurant! You won't be disappointed if you love…read moreLebanese Cuisine. If you're visiting Ottawa, this is a must dine! Thank you Mr. Omar!

We had come here as we were staying in the area from out-of-town, and wanted to try the food, as we…read morehad read excellent reviews. We were happy that we did decide to give this place a try, as it was everything that we had expected, and more! When we walked-in, we were greeted by a young man, that asked if we wanted take-out or dine-in. We chose dine-in however, the restaurant was quite busy at the time so, we had to be seated at a table near the front entrance. Upon sitting, we noticed the iPad that was on the table for ordering. We were also given paper menus to look at, which was easier. Once we had placed our orders, we waited only about ten minutes for our salads to arrive, along with the hummus and pita bread. The salads were absolutely amazing; the bowls were filled to the brim with cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, olives, and feta cheese. All of the ingredients were fresh and tasty, and that dressing, WOW; it was delicious! It tied the salad in so well, it was the best salad we had ever tried at a Greek restaurant. The hummus was also delicious, with heated-up pita bread creating the finishing touches. This hummus was definitely homemade, and marvellous! We even asked for an additional pita, as the one we had wasn't enough for the four of us. This appetizer was definitely a great start! Once our main meals arrived, we were pleasantly surprised at how large the portions were. And the homemade sauce on top of the rice was wonderful; I don't know how they made the sauce, but it was perfect with the rice. The chicken was tender, with the tzatziki sauce not being needed often due to the tenderness. The potatoes were huge, and deliciously spiced. The meal was massive, and we couldn't finish it all; definitely worth what we had paid for! Throughout the entire meal, the server checked on us, bringing us water when we had asked, and making sure we were well taken care of. As we were leaving, the owner/chef asked where we were visiting from, and if we enjoyed the food. This place was hands-down the best Greek restaurant that we've ever been to; down to earth family-owned, amazing food, and great hospitality. Will definitely be back, and would recommend that you all try it as well; you won't be disappointed!

I was looking for a good Mediterranean food restaurant outside downtown to avoid the traffic and…read moreexpensive parking... This restaurant did it. It's located in a small strip and sometimes it takes time to find parking but not bad at all. The food is really good and fresh... You can feel the flavor of the marination and cook in the grill. The plate that I would go back for?.... The pork souvlaki and the excelent garlicky hummus. The service is super friendly and the chef will always ask if everything was as a good as we expected. The atmosphere is simple but practical and confortable. I've been here 3 times and I think I will go back everytime I come back to Ottawa.

We absolute love this place! We've been here so many time already that some of the staff members…read moreremember us haha. They're such friendly people. I'm a huge fan of meat pies! My husband generally gets a shawarma sandwich. I've tried both here and they're both really good. My daughter really likes the meat pies and the spinach and cheese pies as well. I highly recommend this place!

I have not been to this location in about a year (less good experience bone in chicken and uncooked…read morerice) not today. I have always love how tasty the food is. I always get the grain bowl not today I did the mix of rice and salade. I took the pirho salad has a nice mix of everything. The portion of rice was very small (with the price of salade not made haha). Funky feta dip, chicken, olive, cucumber+tomato, feta, pickled onion. Finished with creamy dill. It always leaves my belly happy. My partner got the wrap and was happy about it.

Always delicious!! Love this place! I can't say enough good things. I am vegetarian and it's…read moresometimes hard to find food... This place has it! Also probably delicious if you eat meat!

Was driving from Toronto to Montreal and stopped by this little shopping center. There were a…read morecouple of other food options, but I decided to try this place as I saw a bunch of these in Toronto. I got the chicken shawarma wrap and it was really good. Lots of ingredients in the wrap and the chicken was nice and tasty. I got the medium spicy and it was really spicy, so if you can't really take heat, get less spicy. A lot of other stuff on the menu too, so if you're craving some middle eastern and Mediterranean food, this is a good choice.

Located in a strip mall so lots of parking and prices are fair. I got the chicken shawarma wrap and…read morea salad--- pretty doggone good. It's set up like a chipotle (pick your own toppings). Options for combos are rice, fries or salad. Good for a quick bite on the go-- a few sears indoors if you want to sit and eat.

Great poutine!! Family size fed 4 of us!! Nice owners, friendly service! Go treat yourself!!read more

Big D's was present for the military family appreciation day…read more I got the junkyard poutine and a Diet Coke which came to $11. The poutine has gravy, curds, bacon, beans and cheddar cheese. The portion is quite large and was more than I could finish on my own. There was a good amount of cheese and other options as well! I wasn't a huge fan of the gravy as it was very thin and not overly flavourful, also the bacon was quite hard and chewy, as though it had been pre-cooked and sitting out for a while! Not life-changing but good for some quick comfort food!