Very inconspicuous place. Doesn't stand out, but is the best greek food in the city by FAR. Potatoes are to die for, salad dressing and pitas are amazing. Prices are amazing, too. The salad itself is pretty "meh," but that's not the highlight of the meal anyway so I couldn't care less. Have been to this restaurant more times than I can count. They usually do a great job taking care of customers, as well. Only issue I have is they aren't always great at answering the phone!! read more

This greasy spoon hole in a wall Souvlaki joint has great lamb sticks and baklava. My husband did the chicken Souvlaki which was precooked and warmed. He didn't think much of his meal. My lamb was cooked to order and perfect. The salad that comes with it was unexciting. I'll be back for more lamb kebob. Staff were efficient and overall nice. read more

A work colleague first introduced me to Cozmos saying that they have amazing Greek food. I'm glad that he did because their food quality, portions, and pricing can't be beat when it comes to Greek food in Ottawa. I always order the Lamb Souvlaki Platter with 2 sticks of lamb. I like that you can specify meat doneness, since I like my lamb medium rare. The platter comes with rice, potatoes, Greek salad, tzatziki sauce and pita bread. I always order an additional tzatziki sauce and another pita bread because they're very good and make perfect leftovers for lunch the next day. Everything about the Lamb Souvlaki Platter is perfect in my opinion and I especially love their potatoes. They are always crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! They pack the included pita right on top of the souvlaki and potatoes in the same container and I love the flavour the pita absorbs from them. You need to try this platter if you haven't before. I keep taking out-of-town family here for Greek food because it's worth experiencing. Something also worth mentioning is that Cozmos has a good online ordering system that makes it super easy to order ahead and pick up at a specific time. I recommend ordering online to save the time you would otherwise spend waiting after ordering in person, as they are often pretty busy. read more

Cozmos Souvlaki - Lamb Souvlaki Platter - Greek Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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The quality is back. Rice, meat and bread all good now! Still no real potatoes but overall recommended.

We ordered the shredded chicken this time. Family platter, you get a very generous portion. Usually we get the chicken skewers, I would personally recommend them better. I found the meet to be a little blah. Not much flavour to it. I always love the salade very tiny cut and just the perfect amount of everything. The potatoes are cut in very thick pieces. This time they were soggy and not crispy. However, they still tasted amazing. I just prefer them crispy. The platter came with rice. I am not a fan of rice I had a bite of it but not my jam. It's not dry or anything but I would not be the best to give my opinion on it. The taziki is always very thick, and I love it that way! We were 3 to eat and had plenty left to eat. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for some time now, but I'm rarely in the neighbourhood at a convenient time. Recently, I was in the area around 4pm and figured I would get some takeout and save it for dinner later that evening (don't worry, I sampled some as soon as I got home, so I would be able to review the food fresh and not as "cold leftovers"). Overall the food was very good and the portions were very generous (I'll admit it, I'm easily impressed by size, lol). I ordered the three meat platter ($11.99) for my husband and I to share for dinner, and I got him an extra gyro pita ($4.43). We had leftover salad, rice and fries. The three meat platter was huge! It's rice, french fries, shaved chicken, pork and gyro, a pita, and a Greek salad. There is no way I could finish a platter by myself, and I do have a hearty appetite. I found that the amount of meat was actually not that much though, and it was mostly rice and potatoes, but for the price, I can't complain too much. The meats were flavourful and I loved the crunchy parts. The rice was good with little cubes of carrots in it, and the potatoes were crispy and not too mealy despite them being thick cut, which is my least favourite cut by the way. So the fact that I didn't hate the fries is saying a lot. The salad was fresh and I love how they give you the dressing on the side automatically so the salad doesn't get all soggy. The olives still have the pits in them, so be careful! The tzatziki sauce was thick and rich. The pita was soft and slightly chewy, just the way I like it. Service was quick and efficient, despite staff being chatty with regulars. There's a big seating area to eat in if you so desired. The restaurant is in a tiny strip mall with 2 other businesses. There's free parking. read more

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I find Cozmos a little inconsistent, but everything considered, I still always enjoy the food. I've eaten in at the restaurant a couple of times prior to the pandemic and a couple of times for delivery since. The Greek salad is actually one of my favourites because of the shredded lettuce and lots of crumbled feta. The cucumbers and tomatoes are chopped and Kalamata olives are on the side. Not sure why all of the ingredients in smaller sizes like this matters, but I love it. I feel like you don't get too much of one thing, like a mouthful of tomato or whatever it is. The feta is generous but doesn't make it too salty, either. The Greek salad comes with both dressing and tzatziki, which I also love, though I can never toss it the same way at home (the dressing comes in it a separate container) and I find that it tastes way better when they do it for some reason. I do appreciate the separate container, though, so that it doesn't get all soggy by the time you get it delivered to you. To be honest, I've never really strayed away from the three meat shaved pita. The friend who introduced me to Cozmos suggested it and it's all I ever get. Maybe it's the glutton in me (maybe as in definitely), but it has shaved chicken, gyro, AND pork. The regular version comes with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, feta, and tzatziki, but Cozmos is where I found out about "Greek style" and that's just how I always get it now. The authentic "Greek style" comes with potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki, no lettuce, cucumbers, or feta. I always get the Greek salad, anyway, so I don't really worry about the lack of veggies. As for the potatoes, yes, I totally get a side of potatoes, too. There's something special about their potatoes. They're cut thick and are more steak cut fries than steamed potatoes like I'd normally expect at other Greek restaurants. They're also tossed in garlic butter, which I can never complain about. I get a side of tzatziki to dip the potatoes in - something about dipping them in ketchup doesn't feel right to me. The tzatziki is thick and comes in 8oz (a cup), so it'a ton to go nuts with and even add more to your pita or platter. The husband isn't usually a fan of tzatziki, but he had a ton of it the last time we ordered. In terms of consistency, the last time I went in person, I asked a couple of times about the Greek style, since I noticed she didn't put the potatoes in my wrap like I ordered, but it was busy and I didn't have time to get back in line before having to go back to work. No issues before that. The last time we got it for delivery, the potatoes were kind of soggy (nothing the air fryer couldn't fix), but I was craving the kind of perfectly crispy potatoes we had the time before that. Again, nothing major, just not quite 100% of what I wanted. Overall, food is great, never not in the mood for it, pretty generous portions, and affordable! read more

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This place is great - the delicious tzatziki, fresh pita, generous portions, the fries, the flavourful meat.. it's good. I recommend the gyro (with hot peppers and fries inside), side fry and .. extra tzatziki. The only complaint is they aren't open on Sundays but most likely because it is family owned... another plus! read more

I'm lucky to have Cozmos around the corner from me. The food is tasty and the service is always fast and friendly. If you're in the area, I highly recommend Cozmos Souvlaki for lunch or dinner. read more

Great consistently, but can be a little wet. I wish they had more sauces to add to their food. Aside from that, you really can't go wrong!

Generous portions, thank you. Served on time for takeout. I can recommend this place for a quick bite.

My new go to when I want Greek food. The food has always been good and the portions are always huge! My typical is to order the family combo with the 3 shredded meats (pork, chicken and gyro). It also comes with a ton of rice and potatoes, salad and 4 pieces of pita. The combo can easily feed 4 people and no one will be left hungry. The best part of the combo is that they give a giant tub of tzatziki which. I can't get enough and splatter it on everything. Will continue to order from here when I have a Greek craving. read more

Great family deal options (meal for 4) but both times I have ordered here, I have found the meat/chicken/pork to be dry. The flavours are great, meals come with fries just like gyros in Greece, rice is yummy, good sized salad that is customizable (no onions please), and the meal comes with a decent amount of tzatziki (I always want more than provided, but this deal offered a pretty decent pot full). I will likely order from here again because overall the food is yummy and the price is right - I just wish the meat was not so dry. read more

Value, value, value! I had the 3 meat wrap, the cost was $5 including tax!!! Everything was fresh and delicious. Total hidden gem for a quick wrap. Yes seating is there for eating in. I will definitely be back! read more

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Love the food Discovered it several years ago and I will drive from Westboro to this place because it is so good Fresh great taste and portions They love to make their customers happy read more

I went in at lunch time today and bought 2 sandwiches and potatoes. I live about 3 minutes from the restaurant so the food should not be cold when I arrive. But unfortunately, when I got home, both sandwiches were cold. The chicken was dry and flavourless. So disappointing. I keep going hoping for a different standard but it doesn't seem to get better. This is my 4th time going and none of them lived up to the reputation they once had. read more

Food is good, friendly service, and they gave tour order together quickly. There are a few tables if you want to eat there, but it's mostly a takeout business. read more

We've had dinner from here multiple times and we have always enjoyed our meal. The portions are very generous for the pricing. We usually get one souvlaki meal, pay an extra $3 for an extra portion of meat and get a small greek salad. The portions are so large that I have enough for a chicken/pork Greek salad and my husband as the rest to enjoy a proper souvlaki dinner. All of this for $20 which you can't beat! Staff are friendly, food is always fresh and hot. There is a seating area, but we've never eaten in. It's in a small lot, so there is limited parking but it is never too busy and we've always found parking. read more

Great, great Greek food served by really nice people. I wish they had longer hours, but otherwise highly recommend them.

Love this place! Always a busy lunch place and food is fresh! Chicken salads are a favourite!

My go-to Greek restaurant. Fresh ingredients and amazing staff. Can't go wrong with gyro! Good portion and reasonable price.

Kitchen is very dirty, gyros is good, but I don't feel confident that health standards are being met, often the " cook" handles cash ) wearing the same gloves over and over , not changing them between food prep and handling money is just like using dirty hands , I see this all the time , the bacteria is on the GLOVES , if you don't change them everytime your just passing the bacteria back and forth , frankly I'm not sure where food handlers are getting the idea that just putting on a pair of gloves for every order is protecting anything . read more

Best souvlaki, gyros and baklava in Ottawa! This is our go-to place. The owners are friendly and care about their service, and many of the employees are local teens who love to work there. Highly recommended! read more

My wife and I ordered a couple of family platters takeout for a dinner party and they were absolutely phenomenal. If you're looking for excellent Greek food at a reasonable price in the west end of Ottawa, this is the place to go! read more

Food does not look anything like advertised - wilted, white iceberg lettuce with tomatoes that have seen better days, no pepper in sight, platters are mostly rice and potatoes, tzatziki sauce is simply sour cream. Floors look like they were not cleaned for at least a week. Filthy tables. I do not know whom they paid and how much to declare them "best souvlaki in Ottawa". read more

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Love this place. Amazing food. Cheap prices. The fries are to die for. I love going to this hidden little gem.

One of our favourite places for almost the past 8 years. Great portions and price. Very friendly staff. They have streamlined the food prep a bit so it is faster now but portions have stayed about the same. Walk in the door and feel like family. Don't recommend going around lunch as the high school kids tend to line up out the door within minutes of their bell ringing. But awesome for takeout and quick dining in on a normal evening. read more

I never thought to eat at this place given its location and somewhat dingy immediate surroundings. I was surprised to jump on Yelp and see all the positive reviews so this evening I decided to give it a try. I am glad I did! I got the falafel platter. The falafel is freshly made on request, so it's piping hot and crispy. The potatoes are homemade thick cut (no skins) and are perfectly seasoned. The portion sizes are generous: 8 falafel balls, salad, pita, rice, potatoes (I had to get half the platter to go). The rice is just okay though, it's bland and dry, and they give you too much. You're best off substituting the rice for more potatoes if you ask me. Overall, the food was great. The seating area however is another story. The table was so dirty and sticky we had to clean it ourselves with a wet cloth, and even afterwards it was still sticky. There is limited seating and the decor is plain. The AC was cranked which was totally unnecessary given the cooler temperature outside. This place is more appropriate for lunch than a formal dinner. You order at the counter and then they bring you the food. You won't have a server waiting on you. This place is always super packed with lines out the door (according to what I heard from others). The price is reasonable ($10.99 for a huge plate of food). I'd come back again for sure. read more

Cozmos Souvlaki - Falafel platter. - Greek Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I've been going to Cozmos for years. The food is tasty, but the reason I always go back is the owner and his staff. Everyone is literally always so happy and nice. I don't know how he hires such nice people. read more

Good food at reasonable prices. The place is always busy and the food is very consistent.

Alright, so I have a soft spot for Greek food and for potatoes, or rather Greek and potatoes give me a soft spot (around the mid section). In any case, this place is totally worth it. My go-to is typically a greek salad with a lamb skewer (always so juicy and delicious) with a side of potatoes. Take my word for it, you canNOT come here without trying the potatoes. The potatoes are to die for. I love them so much that I will get a side of potatoes from here, even if I'm getting a main dish from somewhere else. They're seasoned well and so crispy on the outside but soft inside. Take my word for it, please? Get some darn potatoes!!! * I would post a picture but I keep eating it all too quickly! read more

Really fresh and authentic Greek food! I came here after Boxing Day shopping and tried a gyros wrap, a three meat wrap, and fries (with garlic oil). They were about to close, but still let me sit in the seating area (light was off when I went). The meat in both was really fresh, flavorful, and tender. It was VERY satisfying and good value as it came to $5 with tax! The fries were slightly crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. I got extra sauce to dip them in! Overall very satisfying and the workers were friendly too. read more

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I have eaten there many times, food always fresh. Great prices ,amazing staff and owner. read more

One of the most comforting Greek spots. Tony is the Their tzatziki sauce is very good.

Best greek food. Good quality, good price and good service. I always get 3 meat pita and fires and it's always consistent. Highly recommend

Go there for pick up often. Great lamb, pork, chicken choices. Also good salads. Great service. Always fresh because they sell so much. Very popular spot. Reasonable prices. read more

Great value Best potatoes Family platter has so much great meat and veg and carbs. Tzatziki is on point. Awesome and friendly service read more

This Greek food is the best I've had in Ottawa! Every single thing I've ordered was FANTASTIC!

Super good!!! They make your wraps exactly how you ask them and the garlic fries are life changing. Friendly staff too read more

Tony and his staff are amazing. Without a doubt Cosmos has the freshest Greek fast food anywhere. My choice of salad is the village salad. He skewers are superb. During the covud restrictions he has set up a safe flow for customers. read more