The moment we entered we were greeted warmly and they answered all the questions we had!…read more I got combo 1: a small chicken sandwich and because I was debating between rice or potatoes, he was kind enough to give me half of both! And it comes with a canned drink. Wow they are not shy with the servings, they loaded that upppp and sauced that omg. The chicken was a bit dry but with all the sauces, the white garlic one is amazing omg- I've never had such good rice and garlic potatoes. Amazing flavor and texture! I also got a side of falafel- this IS A MUST! Most places use too much flour/ batter but this was so grainy in the best way- it was so so so good and flavorful. I'm going to be thinking about their falafels until I come back to Canada. Truly a must! My friends got the beef platter and they loaded it up- so good and such large servings. This place blew my mind away- better than any halal cart I've tried in NYC.

Great service! The chicken pita is delicious--100%. And the potato is yummy! I will come back again…read moreorder

It's a great new spot in Kanata.. finally we have something in the west end. The decor is cute and…read morewell thought of. The food was nice but I see a lot of room for improvement! Their dough could be thinner, the falafel needs to be more fluffy, the mini kaak was not fresh, I see the place has lots of potential. Service was nice but as soon as they got crowded they forgot one of our orders and were overwhelmed! Again it's a new spot so and I completely understand.

Had brunch with my in-laws here and we had a lovely lovely time! The restaurant is in a strip mall…read morebut don't let that fool you- it's really cute, spacious and well decorated on the inside! The menu is authentic mix of Lebanese Syrian and Turkish options. Everything we had was delicious! My father in law is allergic to sesame and they took extra care to make sure nothing was cross contaminated and the chef came out after to make sure everything was ok. Staff and service was awesome! A little far for us to come from downtown but overall a great experience!

We got the one for all special. Came with chicken, gyro, salad, lots of rice and 3 (saj) bread, 5…read moredifferent dip... they had a 49.99 deal but if you are a group of four I would recommend you get individual platers. We were short on chicken but, There was a generous portion of Gyro. They didn't have the platters box anymore. I Think it affected the quantity, for veggies and meat we got a few slice of tomatoes (we where only two) so each of us got 3 slices (that are already cut in half) The chicken was shredded into really small pieces and dry. For the sauce I think one was yogurt, two different lvl of hot sauce, tahini sauce and one sweet sauce. We have lots of rice left and lots of salad I was the only one who had some. I think overall it is still a good value but if you have a small appetite.

TLDR: Tasty chicken shawarma bowl in suburban plaza. Excellent $8 daily specials…read more So I finally made it out to Tahini's! They are a chain from London, ON. This is their first location in Ottawa (it's technically in Kanata, lol). I was going to try their famous blueberry chicken shawarma but was seduced by their $8 daily specials, haha. On Sundays, their regular-sized Habibi bowls are only $8 (usually $12.99) and y'all know I can't resist a deal, so that's what I got. I figured since I was saving $5, I might as well add 2 beef samosas (for $2.99) for kicks and still be ahead, lol. The Habibi Bowl is rice, chicken shawarma, fried onions, tzatziki, spicy garlic sauce, parsley and pita chips. I like that they fry up the chicken on the grill after they slice it off the spit. The chicken was moist and flavourful. The rice was a bit clumpy, but still tasty. They were super generous with the fried onions and pita chips. Lots of crunchy texture for sure in this bowl! They were also generous with the sauces. The beef samosas were mostly wrapper, not too much beef and onion filling, but they were crispy and piping hot from the fryer. They are more similar to African-style samosas/sambusas as opposed to Indian-style samosas. They're also pretty small. Service was courteous and efficient. I like that the takeout containers are cardboard and not styrofoam. It's a fast food joint. Some tables are available to eat in. Atmosphere is very casual. Lots of free parking in the plaza parking lot. (41)

Super yummy, do recommend 100%. My kids really enjoy coming here and even my husband loves it…read moreaswell!

Lebanese meat pies have come to the west end of Ottawa! Now Kanatans and Stittsvillians can enjoy…read moremeat pies without having to venture east, lol. I've only tried the regular meat pies here ($2.50 taxes included), and those were pretty good. The filling had a lot of meat, and the dough was thin and crispy (but not overly crispy). Spices were standard and similar to the majority of meat pie places across Ottawa. I liked that the meat wasn't too salty nor too oily. I also liked that they really heated it up - when I opened up the meat pie to take a picture for y'all, steam was literally rising from the meat. Staff were nice, but they did not wear gloves. However, we didn't order cheese or vegetables on our pies so there was minimal handling of the food. Not sure if they'd wear gloves if handling the food more. The place has 3 tables that seat 2 people each. They also sell drinks (non-alcoholic). It's in a strip mall, so lots of free parking.

Maybe a 3.5 star if only I could give half-stars. For the overall experience. We have had Papa…read moreSam's before, but it's been a while, and we are now comparing current pizza competition in the 'hood, for price, quality, service, and to see how well they stand behind their advertising. That last point for this experience really bites! Down one full star for this experience!! We were drawn to Papa's because of local advertising, so I called. At the end of placing my order, the man who answered said, "in Kanata"... nope! We completely blanked on that - I didn't even notice the ad specifically stated Kanata, when we wanted the Stittsville location. I hadn't fully realized they had 2 locations until then! The bad experience was with the Stittsville location; they charged about $5 more for the same pizza, saying "all the prices have gone up!" Yay for you, not so much for me!! But for now, supporting local, you got me once. So this pizza was $31, taxes in. Almost double the Milano's special!! Yikes! On the upside, they did allow me to change one item at no extra (I don't like green peppers), and they threw in 2 cans of pop at no charge. Great! As for the pizza itself, we got what papa's calls XL, but to us this is the same size as Large at Milano's, so it's bigger than Domino's, and also had more of everything on it than Domino's. Papa's considers chicken to be a premium topping, so they charge more for it (we didn't get it today). I might add that Chicken is included at Milano's. So how good was the pizza? The bottom line it was ok, but not stellar. I've been looking for pizza crust that is light and airy and full of bubble-pockets, instead of too thick. That's not what we got here. However, it wasn't too thin or too thick. The pizza was covered with ingredients (waaay better than Domino's!) On the downside, I didn't love the pepperoni on it; I like it more like salami that's not too hard and chewy. This is sort of like bologna... and just about as exciting :-( Lastly, the service: ummm... leaves a bit to be desired. First of all, they don't respect advertised specials at both locations, which is really unfortunate. That will affect future purchases at Papa's either location. Secondly, the Stittsville location is in like an old house, and the sidewalks are not well shovelled. I walked past an open door that wasn't the entrance, to hear loud (Lebanese?) music blaring!! When I did get in to pick up my pie, the music was gratefully turned down, and the pie was ready. However, the fellow serving started in on the personal questions: "Do you know what your name means? Heaven!" And "I love your hair!" Geez, I love the compliments, but did not expect them!!

Papa's been here offering great pizzas for awhile. On a friend's recommendation we tried them…read more Definitely one of the best Pizza places in Stittsville and the Ottawa region. There are other tasty things like pasta, Shawarma, Subs and Lebanese food. Ice cream is good but I'll wait till temperature soars above "0". Indoor seating is limited. The patio will be nicer when shovelled. They also deliver I like this place

Al-Rayiss Bakery opened up mid-2022 in the space that was Sahara Dunes Shawarma. They sell Middle…read moreEastern meat pies. I got a regular meat pie ($2.85), with spices but no lemon, and it was pretty good. The spices adds flavour, not really heat so don't shy away if you don't like hot spicy foods. I don't like added lemon juice because I find it makes the pie too sour, but most people add both lemon and spices. The pies have a generous amount of meat and the pastry isn't too thick, which is how I like it. It was crispy on the outside, but still a bit chewy on the inside. Definitely a solid Lebanese meat pie. Staff were nice. And I liked how they have a sink there and I saw staff washing their hands before preparing my food. Many Middle Eastern meat pie bakeries have their listed prices inclusive of taxes, but not here, their prices are before taxes. However, they do take plastic as well as cash, unlike some other places that only take cash (like Aladdin's) or only take plastic (like Bibi's). It's in a strip mall, so plenty of free parking in the strip mall parking lot.

I found this restaurant from Yelp and I have to admit I was a little skeptical given the high…read morescores but limited number of reviews. I ordered the chicken souvlaki and it was awesome. The portions are generous, the chicken skewers were excellent, the accompanying Greek salad was fresh and delicious with lots of high quality ingredients. There was also a bed of rice. It was generous amount of food! I ate the entire thing in one sitting and the food felt light in spite of the volume. Service was very friendly and the restaurant was clean. Definitely top notch chicken souvlaki with high quality, healthy fresh ingredients and a friendly owner operator. Check this place out!

Quick bite? If you're looking for a grab and go, there's the usual chicken shawarma, donair/gyro,…read moreand homemade falafel that you must try (ask for them toasted on the grill first). As the name implies, Greek versions are possible since they have tzatziki, cucumbers, olives, etc. Got 10 minutes for something special? Sit down in the dining room or call ahead and ask for #6: shish taouk / bbq chicken kabobs platter. They make it Afgan style with the yellow rice. Super friendly family run business, with best prices in town.

Food was good. I couldn't finish it and it didn't keep well. I got the garlic potatoes to go and I…read moreshould not have. This food has to be eaten immediately! Service was good. Not very busy at all. Cleanliness could be improved. Surfaces, floors. 2 meat shawarma was tasty but too much for me. Small appetite even when hungry? That's me. I'd recommend it but not for take out. Prices were up there. $$$$

I loved the fact that I could order all of the things I want in one platter! I got a mixed shawarma…read moreplate with chicken and beef, potatoes, fattoush salad, tomatoes, onions, pickles, turnips, garlic sauce, hummus, and pita bread. It said the sesame sauce was best with beef and the sweet sauce was best with chicken, so naturally I got both. There were two small pitas in a bag and the garlic sauce and hummus came in small containers on the side. I opened the container with everything else and while it was packed to the brim, I was disappointed to find a big portion of rice, which I did not select as part of my order. I had also hoped for those crispy pita chips in the fattoush that I was craving, but unfortunately there were none. There were limited tomatoes, pickles, turnips (chunks not strips), and onions, so I would order extra if you normally eat a lot of them. It was hard to get down to the salad, toppings, and potatoes underneath the meat, but it wasn't a bad problem to have. The chicken was good, but I found it a bit drier and I preferred the beef, especially with the sesame sauce. Next time, I won't get the sweet sauce, but only because I ended up not being in the mood for the sweet taste after all. I didn't ask for extra garlic on top of the meat and potatoes like my husband did on his, but I should have. There wasn't nearly enough for everything and it wasn't very strong, so I scraped up every little bit of the garlic I did have in the small container. The portion was very large, the price was affordable, and prep/delivery was quick. I might try a sandwich the next time, with extra garlic, of course!

Best soups, sammies, and treats in town! Their weekend specials are terrific too. Been a big fan…read moresince the food truck days.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Cute little place in Stittsville…read moreselling tasty soups and sandwiches. The Long Version: I had lunch at Wiches Cauldron recently and it was great. I got the Chicken Sandwich ($15.95). It was sliced real chicken breast meat, mozzarella cheese, mixed greens, cucumbers, picked onions and fig jam. It usually comes with mayo, but I asked them to omit it. All sandwiches come with a mini 4 oz soup. I chose the curried carrot and squash soup. The sandwich was delicious. The bread they use is a Kaiser and it's from Carp Bakery. It was soft and very fresh. I loved that the meat was real chicken and not deli meat. The fig jam was tasty and gave the sandwich a nice sweet taste. The soup was a bit watery, but was full of flavour. It had a strong curry flavour and the coconut milk in it made it a bit creamy. I enjoyed it. Funny story: I ordered the chicken sandwich. They ask your name for the order. The lady who ordered after me also got the chicken sandwich but she asked for no cheese. The cashier announced to the kitchen "no cheese on the chicken sandwich" and the kitchen asked "which order? Jennifer's?" And the cashier said "no, the next one, I haven't punched it in yet." Lol. I chimed in "I love cheese, I definitely want cheese on my sandwich!" The man in the kitchen said "alright, extra cheese for Jennifer!" And the lady after me said "yeah, you can have my cheese." Haha. So I got two slices of cheese in my sandwich. Score! Lol. Everyone working there was super nice and friendly. It's a small place, so the cash and the kitchen are right next to each other. I took my order to go, but there's seating to dine in. I noticed they have a small amount of branded merchandise, like baseball caps. There is free parking in their private parking lot at the back of the restaurant. Fun facts: The Wiches Cauldron started off as a food truck in the early/mid 2010s. Some time in the early 2020s they moved into their present location which was Red Gables Creperie before (it was also briefly Red Gables Ramen before they rebranded and started selling crepes instead of ramen). Review #33 (2025)