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    Shawarma Palace

    3.6 (27 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Richard S.

    Our FAVORITE Shawarma spot in the city. This staple in Ottawa is why some people from out of town come to ottawa. Because we have the best shawarma in the city. And Shawarma Palace is at the top of that list. With a new location In Orleans, they have really stepped up their game with how this spot looks. Food was amazing as always and the service was top notch. This is absolutely a place you need to check out and dine in.

    Best chicken I've ever had

    The chicken is cooked to perfection, not even a bit of dryness, so delicious, you just want to keep eating it. Garlic potatoes are also the beat I have have in any restaurant. Platter takeout dishes are so full, they are super heavy, it is enough for at least two times to eat (three for me)

    Mixed platter with sauces on the side $14.99.
    Jennifer P.

    Ok guys, I'm updating my review. I went back and this time I asked for all the sauces ON THE SIDE. Wow, what a big difference! Everything was not swimming in sauce and was actually much better. The salad was also not pre-dressed. Awesome! The beef was still a little fattier than I like, but definitely not as fatty and grisly as during my last visit. It was still a bit saltier than I like, but not as bad as my last visit. The hummus was great this time, not oily at all. Freaky - it's as if the owners read my last review and knew it was me and made everything better this time (cue Twilight Zone theme song, lol). Since the rice wasn't all wet with the sauces, I actually enjoyed it. I got half white rice and half brown rice. I definitely like the white rice better since it has little bits of fried vermicelli in it. The brown rice was a little mushy. The salad was great since I was able to control the amount of dressing on it. Vegetables were fresh. The only thing I was disappointed about was no pita chips :( Potatoes were crispy and tasty So glad I gave this place a second chance. Staff were really nice too. And they packaged everything neatly and even included 2 mints to counter the garlic breath post-shawarma eating, haha! If only they sold a family platter, my family would be here all the time.

    Racha Z.

    Love the chicken shawarma here and the garlic paste. The fries weren't up to par today.

    Nice burnt food.  Thanks Shawarma Palace!

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    5 stars for the food!!!!! Love it! I will definitely comeback and dine again. Clean and spacious dining area.

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    9 years ago

    This is the same owners as the Shawarma Palace on Rideau Street... and it's just as good. Enough said.

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    9 years ago

    Food is good. Shawarma comes only in one size. I wish they had a medium size. Just one size and that's small. Wish it was BIGGER

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    9 years ago

    They no longer charge a fee for using debit. There is no reason to go to any other Shawarma place in town. Shawarma Palace is the best.

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    Review Highlights - Shawarma Palace

    “Right now, my vote for best Shawarma joint in Ottawa is Shawarma Palace.”

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    Yemen Gate Restaurant - Catering

    Yemen Gate Restaurant

    4.6(5 reviews)
    2.5 km•Orléans
    Family-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    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!

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    Turkish Anatolia Restaurant - Mix kebab combo for 4.  $109.99.

    Turkish Anatolia Restaurant

    5.0(2 reviews)
    1.0 km•Orléans

    There is no shortage of middle eastern restaurants in Orleans. Meat on a spit is on every corner…read more This place is different. The freshness is the amazing difference. I may have waited a bit longer but it felt like every dish was prepared with love the way this type of cuisine should be prepared and served. The kabobs, rice and more were bursting with flavor and the owners made us feel at home. Turkish flair and home cooking makes for a great stop for eats in Orleans.

    TLDR: Delicious food at this new Turkish restaurant in Orleans. A bit pricey but worth the splurge…read more I was looking for a place to get food for my family for Good Friday and decided to try Turkish Anatolia Restaurant since we love trying new restaurants and my parents haven't had much Turkish food. My dad loves variety, so I got the Mix Kebab Meal for 4 ($109.99) which comes with chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, chicken breast kebab, beef steak kebab, chicken wings, 2 different types of ground red meat kebabs, salad, bread, and your choice of rice or bulgur (and I requested half and half). I added 2 orders of the Sigari Boregi ($7.49) as well. I called in my order and it was ready for pickup in 30 minutes. Service was quick and efficient. The food was a hit. As expected, my dad loved the variety. My brother and sister-in-law enjoyed it too. We were 6 adults and it was plenty of food. We even had some leftovers. All the meats were delicious. Very flavourful and moist and tender. The rice was plain white rice, but the texture was great. Soft and fluffy. The bulgur was also soft and fluffy. The meats also came with grilled tomatoes and grilled jalapeno peppers. The peppers were really spicy. There were also 2 small containers of a creamy garlicky sauce, which was also good. The salad was excellent. In addition to lettuce, there were red onions, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese. It came with 2 small containers of creamy salad dressing and a small container of oil. We didn't use the oil, but the dressing was delicious. The Sigari Boregi were rolls of phyllo pastry with salty cheese. They were crispy and tasty, but a bit too salty for my liking. Although we got takeout, they have plenty of seats for dining in. The meal was a bit more than what we usually spend, but it was well worth it. Lots of free parking available in the plaza where the restaurant is located. It's next to the Real Fruit Bubble Tea and is where the King Shawarma used to be (was a Prince Shawarma before that). (53)

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    Turkish Anatolia Restaurant - Mix kebab combo for 4. $109.99.

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    Mix kebab combo for 4. $109.99.

    Shawarma Palace

    Shawarma Palace

    4.1(293 reviews)
    14.4 km•Lowertown
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    Came to Shawarma Palace after shawarma came highly recommended by a friend and generally this meal…read moredid not disappoint! The portion sizes are RIDICULOUS. For us modest appetites, this is easily 3 meals - easily! We ordered 2 plates and a sandwich for 4 people and still had enough leftovers for a small breakfast the morning after. My personal favorite was the mixed shawarma plate. I love how it comes with pita made specifically for Shawarma Palace, rice, potatoes, salad, pickled veg, and the meat. We also got the mixed kabob plate which featured tender beef but the chicken kabob was just a hair bit dry. The falafel sandwich was actually very dry and I would not recommend this. We also picked up some baklava for dessert after and I liked how it was just sweet enough! You can taste the pistachios and I thought the kiss of rose water was just enough to make the bite memorable!

    My husband and I have been looking for a place like this for a long time. Five minutes of being in…read moreCanada and we found the best shawarma place on yelp. We ordered ALOT!!!! My husband got the chicken and beef platter. It came with rice, salad, potatoes, hummus, garlic sauce, and a sesame dressing. Everything was so fresh and the flavor was just out of this world. We got a pita on the side and made our own wraps. The platter works for two people, maybe even 3. Depends on how hungry you are. They give you a generous portion. We walked in and there was only one other customer. And then after we sat down sooooooo many people filed in. The restaurant is very clean and lots of room to sit inside. The employees are very friendly and they do not skimp on the sauces or the meat. We were thoroughly satisfied and can't wait to return for another vacation in Canada.

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    Le Casablanca - Lamb and rice with veggies

    Le Casablanca

    4.0(41 reviews)
    15.5 km
    •$$

    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)

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    Le Casablanca - Front of the restaurant (they are a vendor inside the Byward Market Square building).

    Front of the restaurant (they are a vendor inside the Byward Market Square building).

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