This evening my wife and I tried Kara Mia. It had been recommended by a friend and we were a bit…read morecurious, having never heard of halal Italian inspired Italian cuisine. So after thinking about it for a while we finally visited the restaurant. My wife had the Pollo Pesto and I had the fettuccini Kara Mia. We started the meal with the breaded shrimp as the appetiser, this comes with a little cup of marinara sauce. It is well suited to be shared by two people, 4 pieces each. One suggestion would be to include two cus of sauce, one per person. The food was tasty, and the portions are just the right size. Service was generally good, however i would have liked the server to offer fresh ground pepper as part of his service. All in all a good experience and will be returning. The menu has many dishes that peaked our interest.

Ottawa finally got halal Italian/Steak cuisine. I've tried Kara Mia in Toronto plenty of times and…read morethis was my first time here in Ottawa. Ambiance at this restaurant was lovely, dark interior, accent lightning all around. Onto the food, we tried different pasta/ chicken and I would say some dishes are tastier than others. Saffron poutine is definitely a staple item on their menu, highly recommend! Peppercorn chicken lacked seasoning and was bland. The Cajun pasta wasn't spicy but at least it had plenty of sauce. Service was spot on! They were vigilant and food came out quickly after order. The staff was very nice. Overall, it's worth checking out.

Excellent dinner , we showed up a la a big group and although completely overwhelmed the service…read morethey delivered brilliantly on the quality of food . Quickly diving into the pros and cons Pros : 1. The kabsah - omg rich , indulgent and fall frown the bone kind of meat . The real Saudi way . The real mvp and a must try lamb and chicken in that priority 2. The mandi - the drier cousin flavorful and fingerpicking good 3. The decor and ambiance : chic and classy and spacious 4. The cleanliness and presentation : spot on Can be improved 1. The service : I believe it's a family run business and I did not see hired staff as such or maybe they were and not giving out a vibe of being present except for the main guy who was clearly overwhelmed 2. Minor hiccup with card reader not working but can be ignored as a unfortunate incident 3. Samosa had an extra dose of salt but kasbah washes away all sins Recoommendation Kabsah and mandi , lamb and chicken in that order

Very expensive menu. Too much flavouring in rice…read moreService was a bit slow. Busy ambiance.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Excellent Yemeni food. Had the…read morechicken Mandi and it was fantastic. The Long Version: I have had Yemeni food several times before, including at Yemen Gate's original location on Bank St (this one in Orleans is their second location). However, my parents have never had Yemeni food and they love trying new cuisines, so I got them some Chicken Mandi to try. As luck would have it, they were having a special on UberEats. The quarter chicken Mandi was $15.95 buy one get one free. So I ordered on the app and went to pick it up since it's not far from my parents' house. Pick up was quick and efficient. Staff were courteous. The restaurant is nice inside with lots of seating. It looks like in the summer they have a patio out front. I was thrilled that one of the quarter chickens was a breast and wing and the other was a thigh and drumstick, so we got a mix of white and dark meat. My parents shared their food with me because sharing is caring, lol. So I had a little taste. It was even better than what I had at the Bank St location. The chicken was a bit on the small side but it was very moist, tender and fell off the bone. The rice was fluffy and flavourful and I loved the raisins, slivered almonds and fried onions in it. My parents also really enjoyed it. My dad loved that the flavour profile was different from anything he's ever had. I'll have to introduce them to the oat soup next time and maybe we can try the lamb Mandi. There's free parking on-site that's shared with neighbouring businesses. (209)

I'm happy that this second location has a nice family friendly eating area.. the floor eating spot…read moreadds authenticity to the place. Our server was great , very friendly but I believe she encouraged us to over order by much much more.. like double the amount our group needed. So be vigilant when you ask about quantities! The food came fast , meat is tender, all was good just too much food to take home.. their fresh bread is not to miss!

It was a Tuesday in Ottawa when we ordered the B combo which came to $44 plus tax and tip. This…read moreincluded two giant samosas with dipping sauce, butter chicken, naan, cauliflower and potato dish, and rice. We had gulab jamun for dessert. Everything tasted great, but everything was oily enough to keep a car going until the next oil change. On a positive note, there was plenty of food in the combo and while we worried about our future health situations, my wife and I enjoyed every morsel. The place is rather small but there was only one other party of four there and one waitress covered the entire restaurant and Uber Eats folks without a problem. They serve beer and wine but we only had pani [water, for those of you who aren't dating or married to an Indian to translate].

I found this place on Google and thought I'll try it out. I loved it so much that I went twice…read morewithin 10 days lol When I went in, the hostess was very sweet and welcoming. The place is cute and the ambiance is nice. The menu has a wide variety (vegetarian & non vegetarian options available). We ordered the following: Samsosa (generously stuffed & fulfilling) Aloo Gobi (cauliflower & potatoes cooked in tomatoes and Indian spices) Chicken Biryani (the rice was spot on) 4 Combos E: A choice of non vegetarian curry, rice, naan & pop 1- Chicken vindaloo 2- Chicken coconut curry 3- Lamb korma 4- Chicken korma All of the 4 combos above were superb, the flavors on each dish were absolutely delicious, their naan bread is soooo good. Their portions are generous. The food came fast. If you like spicy food, I recommend this place. The price range per person is $20 Parking space available.

This place is hands down the best shawarma place i've been to. It's family owned with such lovely…read moreemployees that are super friendly and kind. The food delicious... the chicken was seasoned so well, great texture and was freshly cut. The potatoes were crispy and fresh. The garlic sauce was the best i've had. I've you haven't been to this place i highly recommend!! 11/10!!

great place run by even greater people! this is a family business, and I think their shawarma is…read morebetter than many other ones in the city!

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.

amazing shawarma, the italian meal is also super good. when you're almost done eating they bring…read moreyou hot black tea, 10/10

We went to this restaurant on the very first day I arrived in Ottawa... and I liked the food so…read moremuch that I HAD to have it again on the day I was leaving! So yes, twice in one trip! Two different days, two VERY different experiences when it came to service, but thankfully the food was amazing both times. The first visit was perfect from beginning to end. Amazing service, great food, and just an overall great experience. The second visit... well, that was a little more challenging. The lady taking our order had quite the attitude. I'm sorry, but if dealing with customers annoys you that much, maybe working in a restaurant isn't the best choice. And then, on top of the attitude, the order got messed up. Mine came out right, but unfortunately my sister's didn't. I had the lamb kabab with rice and salad both times, and it was SO good! My sister had the shish tawook the first time as a plate and the second time as a sandwich. The restaurant itself is really nice with a beautiful Middle Eastern vibe, and it is HUGE! I can totally see how they transform the space into a banquet hall for parties and weddings. So, one amazing service experience and one not-so-amazing one ... but the food? That was good enough to bring me back before I even left Ottawa, so I think that says it all! I will be back next time I am in Ottawa!

BEST Indian restaurant if you want to eat Chilli Chicken. very authentic flavours - seriously took…read moreme back to India when i had the first spoon. Also they are seriously good at literally everything that is on their menu. we tried the andhra coconut chicken curry, I was expecting it be oily and greasy but to my surprise - it not only looked good but tasted amazing! their naans can be done better but who cares when the basics are right. Also, not to mention - we went back again the next day to fulfill the cravings that we might not be able to get in Toronto (i know right?! - still in the hunt of a best indian restaurant in Greater toronto area) Definitely suggest this place if you are craving Indian food in Ottawa! :)

We have a long day biking along the canal and just wanted something to hold us over as I was more…read morethirsty than hungry so we ordered a few dishes to share. I have to admit I am not a huge Indian food fan and we usually go with another couple who loves Indian food and let them order. Since we were on our own we tried different dishes. Had the fried fish appetizer (which I can't remember the name of) which was really good! The tandoori seemed a bit strong but when you had it when sauce it's out of this world! Ordered the tandoori chicken and was blown away by the presentation of the chicken. I am a big fan of crispy chicken skin but was amazed at the smoked flavor, crispness of the outside of the skinless chicken and then the tenderness of the chicken. Now I am wondering if I have been ordering Indian food wrong all my life or is this restaurant in Ottowa so exceptional? It was definitely exceriona The waitstaff was all very friendly and we enjoyed our conversations with them. I only wish we lived in Ottowa so we could come back and try more menu items!