We came on the weekend without a reservation and we had to wait an hour! Highly recommend making a reservation, especially if you're going on the weekend. The food was worth the wait though!! We got the small platter which was for 2-3 people. It fed the two of us and we had some leftover to take home as well. The platter includes salad, hummus, garlic sauce, pita, raisin rice and three types of kababs. The rice was so delicious! I'm not sure what spices they used but it was so flavourful. All the meats were really well seasoned and cooked. There was not a single thing we tasted that wasn't good. The place is also really good for bigger groups as they have larger sharing plates as well. Will definitely be back to try more things! read more

Pita Bell Kabab - Mix Platter for 2-3 People - Middle Eastern Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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My boyfriend and I went around 3:30pm and it was packed. We were lucky to get the last booth. We started with tea that could serve 5-6 cups but I do not think it did. The interior was beautiful-they kept true to their Syrian roots. We took Pita Bell Mix for 2-3 people but I swear that mean could easily feed 5. There were so many side dishes. The food came out fast, fresh, hot and in generous portions. I would like to add out of many similar restaurants, I liked the rice. It was cooked properly and well seasoned. I am only taking one star away because the customer service could have been better. Once our tea and food were served, the waiter did not come to ask how we were. The washroom is in the basement and was clean. There is also a prayer room for those who need it. read more

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I finally decided to check this place and I'm glad I did. Starting with the the parking, a few of us missed the entrance for parking as it's hidden. The parking is located at the rear of the building and on busy night there limited spots. Once you enter, there are stairs for dinning and to use a washroom therefore the restaurant is not fully accessible. There are booths which provide privacy for more intimate setting, chandeliers, cultural decorations, juice & tea station. There is a prayer area in the basement. The overall ambiance was lovely. We decided to get the family platter, the filet mignon was abounds delicious, cooked to perfection the meat melts in your mouth. The chicken shish taouk was flavourful all of it paired well with the seasoned rice (with pine nuts). The salad had ample amount of tangy dressing. I highly recommend ending the night with tea pot. That itself was an experience. Mohamed our server was pleasant, he was very attentive, provided suggestions, showed us how to pour the tea. The food arrived in a timely manner. I highly recommend reserving a table as most weekends they are full. read more

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Enjoyed the "Pita Bell Mix" family platter for 2-3 ($59+tax/tip). Definitely a huge feast for 2 and plenty for 3. Choices we made: half fries/rice, fattoush for salad, and spicy yes please. Love that they offer these choices, especially being able to have fries AND rice AND salad! The food itself was mostly very tasty and nice. Low points were the not-fresh pita and some chewy pieces of filet mignon. Highlights were the spicy kabab, the garlicky fattoush, and the fries with garlic sauce. Presentation was pretty cool on the raised oblong platter. It was less than half full at lunchtime on a Friday, service was friendly, and the call button is a great touch. read more

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A group of foodies explore the happening restaurants if Ottawa every week . A group of 12 checked out pita bell kebab for dinner I will quickly dive into pros and cons Pros 1. Ambience : staying true to the theme the interior and decor transport you right into Turkish and middle eastern art . You feel different here . It's successful in imparting an authentic feel 2. Space : multiple booths available for large groups and small tables 3. Reservation : very prompt and attentive , run by a group of young girls they are very prompt 4. Serving : the utensils and plates are either copper or alt metal to highlight the authentic factor 5. The dishes : yumm yumm yumm . The group concurs that out of all my 12 foodie meetups until now in Ottawa this was their fav Cons 1. Parking : limited space , real struggle. You can try Canadian tire or strip malls next door 2. Table service : it gets busy Now to the dishes We tried the family platter the filet mignon was juicy but the highlight was the rice which was rich in ghee and nuts ,very flavorful . And we were so glad we ordered the Turkish pide too crisp airy overall mind blowing . Loved the garlic side as well . The filet mignon and Kunafa are must tries here . read more

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We ordered a family platter and the salad was my favorite! Their dressing is delicious.

Food taste amazing will come again love the restaurant fast service overall 10 out of 10 restaurant I consider coming again read more

Pita Bell Kabab - Middle Eastern Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I cannot get enough of this place! The food is really tasty. The beef is my personal favorite, so much flavor. Its the best place to go in groups as they have different size family platters !! The platters also come with complimentary salad, garlic sauce and hummus. Another thing that I love about this place is the decor! Very authentic and clean! Can't wait to go back and have some Knafa read more

Pita Bell Kabab - Family platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

The food and service were good. Although they may not want to forget to add the almonds to the rice next time, especially that I had emphasized to add the almonds. Also the reason ppl love the rice at Pita Bell because of the nuts that's added. Unfortunately for us we didn't get to enjoy that, also the humus could use some improvement, should not be that thick that you can lift the whole thing with a spoon. The place is extremely busy but still no excuses for these little mistakes. They could have certainly done better. read more

I'm sure you can tell from my photos that we had an absolute feast! I will address the four stars right from the get go.... the service is kinda meh. The restaurant is understaffed and the servers aren't really well organized. Now let's get to the food.... The sausage pide was so delicious, the bread was so light and airy and the toppings were flavourful. They serve it with garlic sauce that really elevated the flavour. We ordered the large platter which would feed about 4-5 people. The meats were perfectly cooked, tender, well spiced and they actually use a charcoal grill so the flavour is incredible. The rice has nuts and raisins, is cooked perfectly and compliments the meats really well. Plan on taking some rice in a take out container - it should carry you through another meal at home. The tea comes in an elegant pot and little cups. It was a little cumbersome to pour at the table because the concentrated tea is in the upper boiler and the hot water in the lower one - almost like a mini Iranian Samovar. The kanafeh is AMAZING!! I think they make it in house because it tasted so fresh. It wasn't overly sweet but just hit the spot after the meal. If you are going with a group, order a tray as it will work out cheaper than the individual portions. Happy eating! read more

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Great food, Great service. Couldn't recommend it more! Definitely try the pies they make and the fillet mignon.

I have eaten twice now at Pita Bell (Carling near Maitland in Ottawa). The food at this family-run Turkish and Middle-eastern restaurant is among the best in the city and I highly recommend a visit here if you are hungry. While you might have to wait a few minutes for your meal, what arrives is impressive in terms of amount and taste. First, the main dishes all come with a side of hummus with olive oil as well as a side-dish of garlic dip -- both of these were fresh, tasty and very creamy. The side salad-greens were fresh and the rice was light and had a few delicious raisins or toasted-almond slivers. They also offer very interesting small pita wedges: they are baked into harder shells, but inside, filled with a spicy creamy sauce, herbs and slivered onions -- unique and delicious!! And the meats (I tried the lamb-chops as well as the filet-mignon beef) were grilled very nicely: lots of taste, and still quite juicy. And we also tried their large Turkish pita offerings (some might call this Turkish pizza, since the appearance is somewhat similar). This is freshly-baked dough with meat, cheese toppings and black seeds. The aroma of this dish is very inviting and the taste does not disappoint. Also worthy of note were two small details: on one of our visits, on a cold day, we were offered a small bowl of lentil-like soup at the start; and on one of the counters in the restaurant, they had a large dispenser where you could pour yourself (at no extra charge) a cup of hot black cardamom tea. This is an amazing feature, because a cup of hot tea feels just right after such a large and tasty meal!! I know that I will be back to eat at Pita Bell --- and I hope that others enjoy their meals at that restaurant. read more

Pita Bell Kabab - The filet-mignon beef dish with hummus and garlic-sauce on the side. Very tasty and super filling!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Since they moved, the food quality and service became vey bad from burned and cold food to long waiting times to get served. It took 1 hour 15 minutes to get served. Very disappointed and not planning to go back in near future. read more

It used to be one my favorite restaurants, but lately food quality , quantity and dineout packaging went down the hill.I got burned food with expired homus, small portion/missing portion . customer service is absolutely bad and rude.They don't listen to complaints and keep repeating the same mistakes .. for example selling homus that is extremely old/expired and/or burned food.and then argue abt it and get very defensive. it's not the first time , everytime I think it improved and order again to discover it's even worse than before . read more

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I went here with my dad today for lunch. My dad loves kababs so when I found out that this place near me just opened, I had to take him there. We both really enjoyed it. He had the Adana Kabab Plate ($11.95) and I got the Shish Taouk Sandwich Combo ($9.95). His plate came with 2 spicy ground meat kababs, salad, rice, hummus and a grilled pita. Mine came with a Shish Taouk sandwich, fries and a can of pop. My Shish Taouk Sandwich was great. The meat was chicken breast chunks and perfectly seasoned. It had a smoked flavour to it that I loved. They also put lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, pickled beets and a creamy sauce in the wrap. They grilled the wrap so it was hot and slightly crunchy on the outside. My fries were amazing. They were definitely fresh cut and not from frozen. They have the skins on and they were really crispy. There was seasonings sprinkled on the fries too! I had some of my dad's meal and while I liked it, I liked what I ordered better. His kababs were a little too salty for my liking. The rice was nice though. The rice is long grain rice with warm spices (smelled and tasted like it contained cinnamon, nutmeg and/or allspice). The salad was made of fresh ingredients. It was romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions. There was a little pile of pickles on the side which my dad loved. We asked for the house salad dressing which we were told was made in-house. It was creamy and quite good. My dad's plate came with some pita bread on the side. This pita bread was different from the pita bread that was used for my sandwich though (the one for my sandwich tasted like the usual commercially prepared pita bread). This pita bread with my dad's meal was freshly made and more doughy. It was like a cross between a pita and naan. Both my dad and I thought it had a bit of a sour taste to it though. The slightly sour taste was not to my liking. However it was fluffy and soft and had a good texture. I was told the hummus is made in-house as well. The hummus was good - nice and garlicky. The staff there were very nice. They answered my questions about the menu items and even came and asked us how the food was part way through (it's not really a sit down restaurant, more like a fast food place, like the typical shawarma joints, so it was nice that they checked up on us). They thanked us for our business and encouraged use to visit their Facebook page where they apparently announce specials that they have. The place is new and very clean - including the washrooms. It's in a strip mall on Carling Ave. across the street from the Product Depot. There's some free parking but not too many spots. Oh and the meat here is halal. I like this place. I will be back. read more

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I stumbled upon this place when the first two choices I had for lunch were closed on Mondays. Because of this, I was grumpy and predisposed to not liking it. The decor did not alter my mood, nor did the woman who took my order as she was perfunctory and without any warmth. I ordered a Kabab plate and when I started eating my grumpiness quickly dissipated. Everything is cooked on a grill including the pita which has a nice crispiness to the exterior. The salad dressing was really flavorful and the plate comes with hummus and garlic sauce without you having to ask. The real star of the show is the meat which is moist inside and deliciously spiced. Best of all you get the option of spicy or regular and I opted for spicy. It had the perfect balance of heat without being overpowering. Definitely worth checking out if you are hungry and in the neighborhood. read more

4 stars = Yay! I'm a fan. I'm a fan of the food. I got a half chicken platter. Absolutely delicious. Perfectly seasoned, cooked, and juicy. Rice was nice and had a smokey flavour to it. I'm not a huge fan of rice in general, but this I could eat happily. The salad was fresh and had a REALLY nice dressing on it. Sitting on top of the chicken was a triangle of pita bread. I thought it was plain, until I bit into it. It had a filling inside that was creamy with a bit of heat. It was GOOD. Now to itemize the stuff that bunches my shorts. Getting into this establishment takes some doing. You can only access it from the north side of Carling, or from Campbell Avenue. Once you find a parking spot - if you can, because the lot is tiny - you have to walk through a tunnel to access the front door. Same thing when you exit the building. I was on edge in case there was traffic coming in either direction. Finally, it takes an hour to get a takeout order. Despite being told it would take 45 minutes to have my order ready, I still had to wait another 15 minutes for it to come out. I placed my order at 430, and arrived at 515. I was told it would be another 3 minutes. OK, no problem. 15 minutes later............ ARGH. If it's going to take an hour for my food to be ready, TELL ME SO! Will I return? Probably - but if I'm told my order will be ready in X number of minutes, I'll arrive in X+15 next time. read more

Excellent, everything was perfectly prepared. The lamb was flavourful and not dry. Chicken as well. The Rice was spiced and perfect, even the potato wedges were wonderful read more

I am sad to be coming back here to update my previous review. This restaurant used to be my favourite, but I can't say it still is now. The portions aren't as good as before, and the rice is served cold. The new staff don't know much, I asked for ground beef and got beef pieces? The presentation and setting are much nicer, I just wish the quality of the food matched it. read more

Pita Bell Kabab - Middle Eastern Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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A buddy of mine who lives near by took me to the new restaurant in his 'hood. Just opened Aug 2015 this little gem is awesome for a great middle eastern dishes. Food is fresh and excellent, portions are great for the price and even the decor feels great. Service is warm and efficient. You are not gonna regret coming here. read more

Pita Bell Kabab - Middle Eastern Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Was heading home looking for a takeout place and just turned in to this place. What a find so close to home!! I only tried one item from the menu as I took it to go. The Kebab dish with the Adana (Spicy) skewers were awesome !!! For the first time, I got something SPICY when they say it is spicy!! The set meal comes with Salad, mixed rice, 2 skewers, pita bread, humus and garlic sauce. Must say a very satisfied customer :) .. Excellent find for me as it is very close to home and they deliver free as well. read more

Pita Bell Kabab - Nice place to go to.. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Amazing service, catering to everyone everywhere (thanks to SkipTheDishes). The kebabs are to die for and the rice is amazing, I extremely recommend going here for a takeout dinner. read more

Kakob and rice with a drink 10.00 what a great deal Food was fresh and fast Right by my favorite police supply shop #fundytactical read more

Went here for the second time, received great service and the meat pita pies were amazing! Definitely going back if i'm ever in the area. Call ahead to order if you want your order fast. read more

Just all around bad.. bad service. Bad food. The people who work here are mean my food was cold and I asked them a few times if my food was done because I saw it and they wouldn't acknowledge me.. the food is NOT GOOD read more

Went for lunch with a mate and was not disappointed. Service was a little slower than you would anticipate for this kind of establishment (its a mix between fast food/takeout/sit down place), but the staff was very apologetic (unnecessarily so) and very friendly. I would go back based on their effort alone - you can tell they are trying very hard to ensure everyone is more than satisfied. You could tell the recent review in the Ottawa Citizen has them busier than expected. I ordered the Spicy Kabab pita combo (comes with fries and garlic sauce and a drink). It was great, and larger than expected. Not too spicy, but enough kick to make it interesting. It's topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles/turnips, and garlic sauce. My companion ordered the beef pita pie - it's truly huge - but he said it was very good. You can tell they use a real charcoal grill. For a weekday lunch, if you have ~15 mins or so, it's fantastic. For the sake of all those you encounter later in the day, bring some gum/toothpaste for afterwards. I will come back again soon. read more

The best food!!!!! Very flavourful!!! We came from out of the city and were looking for something to eat and came across this place. The rice, the kebabs, the fresh bread!! read more

Had the Shish Taouk (marinated chicken breast) pita wrap combo while out with others from the office and enjoyed it very much. The dressings, garlic sauce are very similar to shawarma (of which I'm a huge fan as well) but bigger chunks of meat. The fries were surprisingly good as well, crispy on the outside, hot and fluffy on the inside. The eatery is clean, staff very friendly. I'll be back :) read more

Pita Bell has very average food. Prices are cheap and the quality reflects that. It tastes good and is somewhat fresh, but for a far better meal I would recommend going to one of Ottawa's many shawarma joints instead. read more

The Address is 1846 Carling not 1836, but yes it's a nice place, with delicious cuisines I've tried Shami Kabab Sandwich and Kunafa (dessert). You feel in fresh environment for its clean and light green fresh feeling color. Very welcoming people there. I feel it like a sit down restaurant but still offering sandwiches and some fast meals to take out. For me, I will take my family in a week end to spend some time together there. read more

Place is awful. Went in with 0 customers ordered two sandwiches and both were fucked up. Still hungry after your meal as well.

Amazingly good best restaurant in ottawa clean nice and great place I recommend this for everyone super friendly staff and amazing food will be make soon read more

Oh my god... might be one of the best greasy food i've ever had. I can't remember the name of the item I had... but it was some kind of hybrid between a meat/cheese pie, garlic breadstick, and a stuffed pepper. It came in a footlong cardboard box and I devoured it waaaaayyyy tooo fast. Eat with caution, too good. read more

The food was excellent but the service was painfully bad, the girl was too busy flirting with whoever it was in the back to even notice us standing there, we had to make noise to get her attention.. Improve the service and you'll have my friends and I there often! read more