By far one of the the best meals I have had in my life.
I went in a group of 4 and ordered the following:
Appies: Fresh Pita, Muhammara, Falafel, Halloumi, Kebab, Fattet Hummus
Mains: Duck, Sumac Chicken, Squash Mahshi, Pilav rice
Dessert: Sfouf cake, ice cream bars, mousse cake
I have been waiting for a special occasion to try this place for dinner and did not want to miss out on anything. Every bite in every plate took me on a journey across to the Middle East, Paris, and back! Every plate had a story to tell. If you are a foodie, or just love amazing food then this place is a must try. The attention to detail, and the level of passion by the team at Fairouz led by Chef Walid is evident in everything that is served to the table. The ambiance of the restaurant and quality of service was also extraordinary and raised the bar for Ottawa. I'm looking forward for my next visit. If I had to choose favorites from tonight it was the Halloumi, Kebab, Duck, and the ice cream bars.
Service was fantastic, our waitress Sydney was polite, knowledgeable and very attentive. Food is bursting with flavour creativity and presentation is beautiful.
I would also like to mention how our waitress, Sydney, after noticing my friend give me a birthday card, ended our meal with a plate of stuffed dates and “happy birthday” written in chocolate which was completely unexpected and so thoughtful. What a lovely added touch!
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I took some friends for supper to Fairouz. Having not been there before, I didn't know what to expect, other than the reviews were strong. It was fantastic! The ambience of the dinning room was lovely; elegant, but relaxed. The service was excellent, with the staff really paying attention to and accommodating an allergy and food intolerance. The staff were attentive, but not fussy. The star, though, was the food. The flavours were amazing. We shared the roast sumac chicken and it was absolutely delicious, as was the halloumi, Muhamarra dip of cashew nut and pommegrantes, the warm olives, pita and the labneh dip. I had one of the best cocktails I have every had. It was a special with rum, rose water (I think), and date juice. It was absolutely fantastic. If I lived in Ottawa, I am confident I would be a regular visitor. I also thought the value was excellent, particularly when compared with other, much more dinning average establishments in Ottawa. All in all, it was a wonderful evening.
Lots of fancy ingredients I can’t pronounce (nor could the staff..) and maybe a bit too much time explaining the dish but all in all very very good food.
Variety of delicious flavours bringing out the best in high end middle-eastern cuisine with stiff cocktails and surprisingly decent Lebanese wine! You can tell a lot of thought and care went in to the flavour combinations - well done.
I think we just found the best restaurant in the city! Congrats guys, bravo, bravo. We have NEVER experienced better food at any restaurant. We had such an amazing time, we just booked Feb 9th for our Anniversary. The lemon dip for pita,....wow, wow, wow (yes WOW!). Server had incredible knowledge, it was a real pleasure. We went through EVERY cocktail on the menu, the bartender had to go off menu for us and make drinks up. We told them it was my wife's birthday, and all the staff signed a card....seriously, talk about the extra mile.
This was a wonderful first experience. Beautiful atmosphere, excellent knowledgeable attentive staff and delicious tasty food. We appreciated the small plates which allowed us to sample more of the menu. Every dish was more exciting than the first. I will share this culinary experience with more friends and family. To the next time.
Had a wonderful culinary experience at Fairouz. Waitress recommended that we order 1 dip, 2 grazing plates and 1 main (+ rice if we were really hungry) for 2 people. We had the muhammara which comes with only 2 small pitas (had to order more... for a cost - which I find odd for the type of restaurant). We had the salmon pastourma which by far was the best dish of the evening. Wonderful blast of flavours - had we known we would have ordered 2. We shared the sumac glazed chicken as well as the barberry rice. The chicken was tender and flavourful. The sauce was an excellent accompaniment but the price tag is not justified. Rice was very tasty and the portion was reasonable. The service was top notch. I understand that Fairouz ranked #46 in Canada's top 100 restaurants but I took out some points for the portion sizes (considering the price).
Everything about Fairouz exceeded my expectations. We came with a group of 8 and everyone loved it. The ambiance blew us away from the details of the decor to the building itself. The presentation of the food got better with every course. We had dips with pita, haloumi, chicken, trout and dessert. The flavours and sauces were unique and exciting and everything worked perfectly together. I tried four different cocktails and liked them all except one with gin because I'm not a gin fan and they remade it for me with whisky. The service was exceptional and I don't have one complaint!
Fairouz is #46 on Canada’s 100 best 2017, the most highly ranked of all Ottawa restaurants on that list. It was also quite appropriate to try some Middle Eastern food as I have been following Mark Wiens closely on his Israel adventures lately. I was excited!
Location/Ambience
Fairouz is located in a heritage house on Somerset alongside many interesting restaurants, which we have yet to try. The setting was very unique with what looked like very thoughtful design and decor. They even have a patio for the summer months!
Drinks
The drinks menu was good with a nice selection of wine and beer at a reasonable price. For those who would like to try something different, try the arak. This Levantine liquor is poured on top of water and ice, which changes it from clear to translucent. It is heavily anise-flavoured, so it’s not for everyone (myself included).
Food is good and so was the service. The chicken we Gab was well cook and tasty so was the lamb. The appetizer were so good and lots of flavour and well presented.
This place has a beautiful atmosphere and service is incredible. The menu is not as big as other places (for sure) but that's because of the high quality and high end service and food you'll get. We were a group of 4. 2 people shared the chicken and the lamb which they loved. And we shared the grilled halloumi cheese (app) and the lamb. The lamb is the best dish they have according to the waitress and it was very tender and the vegetable garnish it came with was really good as well. The portions are smaller than usual but very tasty.
If you want authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a twist you've come to the right place. My wife and I enjoyed every bit and the chef really takes you on an adventure with such unique flavors that all comes together. We will be back for sure and the service was on point and very friendly.
Second time here dining on the patio! The little snacks were very nice! Fried cauliflowers and potato fries tasted fresh and flavorful with their respective sauced. Better eat them hot!!
I've eaten at Fairouz a few times now and so this review is for all of the beautiful meals I've had. Consistently the service and food are top notch. Excellent selection of seasonal cocktails and fun wines to try. I highly recommend sharing all the dishes so that you can try a bit of everything. You'll probably order too much, but that's ok too since the leftovers make for an excellent lunch!
We were here yesterday for desserts. After a long time, found a place where they make every thing from scratch, with focus on flavor and texture. It was a play of all elements in the dessert creations. One of the dessert we really loved was chocolate tamarind mousse with plum lemongrass compote and compressed plums with beet root meringue.
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I have been to fairouzottawa and enjoyed it back when they were on Somerset St, and was decided to try their lunch menu with friends, as we were at bywardmarket ! My Instagram: mimi.munches 💖
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We decided to share everything tapas-style. The appetizers were:
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Hummus with Pulled Lamb🐑, with chickpeas, paprika, and 2pc pita ($18): the pulled lamb was super tender on the hummus, and the hummus itself was delicious.
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Baba Ghanoush - eggplant dip with pomegranate, fresh herbs, and 2pc pita ($10): this is a dip I always need to order in Middle Eastern restaurants, as I LOVE eggplant. This was rich but refreshing!
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Phoenician Fries , with sumac, za'atar, toum, and harissa ($10): these fries were CRISPY! With the spices, it was flavourful, and there was a good amount of sauce.
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For mains, we shared:
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Fattoush Salad with Chicken, with sumac dressing, pita crisps, and pomegranate ($20): A light option if you don't want something heavy. The chicken was grilled well, and the salad had a nice balance of salty/sour.
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Kofte Burger , with mint labneh, sumac onion, sweety drop peppers, served with fries/salad ($24): A good heartier option. The kofte was tender and nicely spiced.
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Manakeesh (middle eastern flatbread) with house pickles - we chose the "Chicken & Artichoke" version, with tomato sauce and toum ($15): The flatbread itself is thin, and had a good amount of toppings.
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And for desserts, we decided to try both menu offerings, which were the Baklava (4pc, $8), and the Orange & Cardamom Sponge Cake , with citrus yogurt, apricot purée, and pistachio ($15). We were all pleasantly surprised by their desserts, and personally, I thought it was the highlight of the meal. Both were presented beautifully, not too sweet, had a LOT of pistachios, and were the perfect way to end the meal!
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We dined outdoors on their patio, which I recommend to soak up the lovely summer sun ☀️, and for great people watching, as the patio is right on Clarence Street!
Food quality is good, only issue with it is that it is upscaled so much it lost its authenticity. Some people might be into that, i personally am not. The fattoush dressing is fantastic! The ambience is very warm and welcoming.
I’d come back just for the service. My partner and I went yesterday for our anniversary and I’ve always wanted to go here. The atmosphere is amazing, the food very good. Our server Skylar was also awesome as they got us a celebratory baklava, and recommended everything I wanted to try. Overall it’s a great place for a nice date, the manakeesh in particular was out of this world.
I had the kofteh burger with fries, my partner had the fried cauliflower and fries with cheese manakeesh.
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