I've been wanting to go to this place for so long! High end greek food…read more A friend and I went with the plan to order a bunch of apps to share. I personally wanted a drink as well but there was nothing that really spoke to me. We started with the greek fries that came with a nice portion of feta cheese on top. It was so good! We also got the pita and 3 dips to share, and if you want additional pita bread its free "refills", for the price of $28 I really hoped for the size of the dips to be alot larger than they were. It was fairly small portions for that cost. We got the tatziki, spicy dip and the eggplant dip, they all tasted really good and also came with a side of olives which was a nice touch however I'm not sure how but the olives were HORRIBLY salty. I usually love olives but I couldn't eat these. Crypiot halloumi was alsoo great and gave me a caprese vibe to the dish. Service was a little slow, we didn't see our waitress many times, and considering that it was a hot day I wish they had the a/c on. I think my friend and I finish 6 jugs of water that night . We ended with the most popular desert(can't recall the name) but it was the top seller, with phyllo dough, custard and whip cream...omg this was so creamy, rich and delicious. I'm usually not a big custard person but this was a pleasant surprise.

Tips for dining out:…read more Check for parking before you go; it's a challenge to find a spot Try the fried crispy pita appetizer sans sauce for a mouthwatering experience Seafood platter offers a mix of squid, octopus, and shrimp, but consider price before indulging Lamb chops are flavorful but be prepared for varying degrees of doneness Don't forget to order a refreshing salad to balance out your meal Overall, the restaurant offers decent food and service at a reasonable price, with a per capita cost around $90 after tax and tip. To save money, opt for more appetizers and salads.

Very disappointing second experience compared to the one I had a year ago…read more The staff (1 person) tries to push you towards the regular menu even though the buffet option is still offered. Apparently, because people abuse! Ok! So the buffet is reduced to the third of what it shows on the pictures, with an insulting sweet section! Clever way to get us to order from regular menu... And then comes the service ! Here is a summary : You got the dish, eat , drink, pay and get out!

With the go to spot for Moroccan food being a victim of COVID. This one serves the gap I suppose…read more They are more geared towards the buffet as other than our table almost everyone had the buffet. This lead to very very slow food delivery. I enjoyed the combo of sweet and savory (especially for meat dishes) though I wish they could spice up the tajines was more. For a cuisine that's known for bold flavors there are hints of flavor here and there. There is a lot food here for what one pays and dessert is almost all you can enjoy. The tea was good as well. 3.5 stars.

We have been several times and enjoyed it very much. Delicious food and excellent decor, evoking…read moreAlgeria. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I'm celiac and have had no problems after eating there.

Idriss is an Algerian restaurant. I went there to get takeout for my mom and I. Neither of us have…read morehad Algerian food before so we got a few items and shared. Overall, we were very pleased with everything. We got the Mhajeb (2 pieces for $5.99), Beef Bourak (2 pieces for ($4.99), Chicken Bourak (2 pieces for $4.59), a Chicken Sandwich ($8.29), a Beef Sandwich ($8.99), a Mkabez ($3.25) and a Nest Pastry ($3.39). Mhajeb is an Algerian flatbread. It reminded me a bit of the paratha from India. The Mhajeb was filled with onions and tomatoes. It was slightly chewy and I loved the texture. It had a warm cinnamon/nutmeg element to it. I would definitely order this again. The Bourak were like spring rolls. They were filled with ground meat and cream cheese. I would describe them as a cross between an Asian spring roll and a Greek Tiropita. They were crispy and I enjoyed them. The sandwiches were on a long baguette that reminded me of the bread that is used in Vietnamese Banh Mi. Now both Vietnam and Algeria were once French colonies, so I am not too surprised that they would have sandwiches with French influence. The chicken sandwich had grilled chicken breast kabab pieces in it, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and sauce. The beef sandwich had ground beef kabab pieces in it instead of chicken breast, bit otherwise the sandwiches were similar. I enjoyed them, but I will try other items next time. The heart shaped dessert (Mkabez) had a marzipan filling and the icing was rosewater flavoured. It was very sweet. The nest shaped pastry was vermicelli with ground pistachios inside. It was also very sweet. The desserts were very pretty, but too sweet for my tastes. Service was very friendly. I had lots of questions and the lady answered them all and was very patient. I liked that they labelled which Bourak was chicken and which was beef; they did the same for the sandwich. I also like that the receipt is itemized so you can see how much each item costs and also the names of the items. The restaurant is where Cat's Fish and Chips Used to be. It's in a converted house. There is parking at the front and at the back on their private lot. I would love to return to try some other items. I will also be ordering some more Mhajeb :)

I did not expect the seating area to be THIS NICE when we were shown to our table. I'm glad we made…read morereservations, since they are recommended. The mocktail was delicious - just the right amount of tartness and sparkle. The soup was complimentary and the perfect portion to whet our appetite. Mast Moosir ( yogurt and bread) appetizer got us ready for the main course. Vaziri Kabab and Atlantic Salmon Fillet. All the protein was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Staff was very friendly and attentive, providing excellent service. I love the call box on the table to let them know when you're ready to order, have any questions, or ready to pay your bill. We'll be visiting again, and will certainly be ordering take out for the family!

I'm a big fan and customer of the Persia Grill in Orleans, although I live in kanata but would make…read morethe trip there for this amazing food and awesome atmosphere..was super excited that it opened closer to home, unfortunately not the same standards! Atmosphere is very elegant.. but the food no where near the original one! The plates were smaller and portions smaller. The chicken was very dry, I loved their sweet rice and upgraded my side rice to it, but serve forgot so instead 15 minutes later she brought en the toppings to add myself to my how cold rice :/ the complementary mushroom soup was ok.. bread was not fresh and warm..we loved that they gave the kids little boards to keep them busy! Hope they up the quality like the one in orleans :(

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!

Hidden gem alert! Looking for Moroccan food? Try Moul Hanout!…read more TLDR: Had the mixed (chicken and beef) sandwich, it was awesome. Welcoming and pleasant staff. I popped in to grab a sandwich and got the Mixed Sandwich ($9.95). I thought it would be chicken and beef mixed together, the way the mix it together when you get a mixed shawarma, but it was actually half a beef sandwich and half a chicken sandwich, just not cut in half, lol. See my pictures. Each half had different sauces and different toppings. I wished other stores would do this. So you can try more varieties ;) The beef was ground beef kabobs and the chicken was chicken breast cubes. The chicken side had green olives and cheese. The beef side had lettuce. They both had different sauces. I can't tell you what sauces but they were delicious. The entire sandwich was tasty and very filling. I loved it. I liked the chicken slightly better, because I like leaner meats. The sandwich is toasted, so the bread was nice and crunchy on the outside. I was served my the owner, Fatiya (sorry if I'm spelling the name wrong). She was very sweet and made me feel very welcomed. She told me their store has been open for 9 months (so they opened around January 2023). She said they serve authentic Moroccan food. They do not modify it in attempts to appeal to a greater audience. I like this attitude. Be true to thineself. She said she feels that people are more willing to try new cuisines these days. I am hopeful that she is right. She offered me a sample of their soup, which she said was called Harira. It was delicious. It had a tomato base, lentils, chickpeas, rice and noodles, among other ingredients, but those were the ones I made out. It was bursting with flavour. She said it's popular during Ramadan because it keeps you feeling full. She also gave me a moroccan tea for me to try. It was fantastic. Minty and refreshing. There were lots of loose tea leaves though, so I had to be careful not to swallow them, lol. If I made this at home myself, I think I would strain it. The store sells tangines as well as Moroccan groceries. They had soap imported from Morocco too. They had snacks, sauces and spices, and lots more. There are some seats and tables if you want to eat in. What a great find! So happy to have had some authentic Moroccan food. They are located in a mini strip mall with pot (cannabis, not cooking vessels) shops on both sides, lol. Strategic placement? Perhaps. Serving sandwiches to people who have the munchies ;) Limited amount of free parking in front of the stores.

Great food and customer services was above and beyond…read more Moroccan ambiance, family friendly and they have some divers Moroccan goodies as well. I'll definitely go there again, recommended

Le Casablanca is a decent spot in the Byward Market-area. You can enter from the street-side and…read morefrom the indoor market-side, the latter of which you can see the prepared foods in the warmer trays. I wanted to sit-in, so I grabbed a table. The decor is quite fun and intriguing, though I felt most of the tables were dirty the day I came. Plus it gets quite hectic in there all around including with the street traffic. I ordered the Lamb Shank with couscous (you can also get rice as the side). While the portion was great and the meat was very tender, the dish was not that flavorful. I think this is place is fine if you're just looking for a filling bite, but otherwise I would consider elsewhere.

The Short Version: Casual Moroccan restaurant in the Byward…read moreMarket Square building. Food is pre-made and on warming trays so service is quite quick. The Long Version: I believe I have eaten at La Casablanca before but it was many years ago before I was on Yelp. Most recently I got food from here through the Too Good to Go app. (It's an app to reduce food wastage. Restaurants sell leftover/day-old food at a discounted price on the app. The catch is it's a surprise bag so you don't know what you're going to get.) I was on my way home and was walking by the restaurant and noticed they had a surprise bag for sale on the Too Good to Go app for $9.99 and I decided to buy it. The man prepared my meal by scooping various items in the warming trays into a takeout box. I got some chicken skewers, rice, roasted potatoes, cabbage, and a vegetable stew (which consisted of carrots, potatoes, bell peppers, and broccoli). I seemed to get a few rogue chickpeas too, lol. The food was flavorful and I liked the seasonings on it. I also liked the variety and that I got to try a little bit of different items. I felt it was a satisfactory deal for $9.99. However on the app it did list that the value of the surprise bag was $29.99, which I don't feel is true, lol. For the $10 I paid, I'll rate it as 4 stars. I'd give it half that rating though had I paid $30 for a takeout box of food (mostly vegetables and rice) from warming trays, lol. The restaurant is inside the Byward Market Square building so it's kind of food court-like but each restaurant has its own seating. The vibe is very casual. The man serving me was courteous. A good place for quick casual Moroccan food. Review #233 (2025)

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.

We had originally tried The Olive Branch in Manotick during the first week it was open and they…read morewere good, but we didn't feel the need to come back. After hearing some recent reviews on a Manotick Facebook group, we decided to give them another shot almost a year later. We used the online ordering system and our order was ready on time for pick up. I ordered the Lamb Souvlaki Platter ($26.95) and added in the comment section that I wanted the meat to be done medium-rare. It came with two skewers. My wife ordered the Keftedes Platter ($22.95), which she heard from others was really good. Each platter came with Greek rice, medallion potatoes, Greek salad and tzatziki sauce. The rice was a little more plain than we would have hoped, but it improved once we squeezed the provided lemon over top of it ourselves. The medallion potatoes had yummy dry seasoning sprinkled on top. Next time we will ask for more of that dry seasoning in the comments in the online ordering system because it was delicious, but not spread very evenly. The Greek salad was fresh and tasty with a good amount of feta and the dressing was packed on the side. The tzatziki sauce was thick and creamy. We also ordered a Pita Bread ($2) to go with everything. Now let's talk about the meat! Wow! We were impressed with both the Lamb Souvlaki and the Keftedes (4 mini meat patties). All the flavours and spices used were perfect, plus the cook on the meat was very memorable. We kept raving about the meat throughout the meal, savouring every bite. We would easily go back again just for how good the meat was! We're also curious now about how they would handle seafood like their Calamari Platter. The food is slightly more expensive than Cozmo's on Greenbank, but the quantity is fair and the quality is excellent for the meat.