TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ottawa - Updated November 2024

Evoo Greek Kitchen

90/100 (2300 ratings)

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"The staff were very friendly and helpful! The service was excellent and the food was amazing. The sharing stable of the restaurant is quite enjoyable..."

Allie

"I have finally, 7 months later tried this restaurant, and we weren’t disappointed! Yes it is on the pricier side of restaurants, however the food..."

LydiaEatsOttawa

"This is one of the best restaurants in town. Went once for dinner and once for brunch. Absolutely everything was good. 😋 the moussaka and the..."

Louise Meunier

"I honestly have nothing bad to say. This place is amazing! Definitely must try: the cheese croquettes, meat platter and the grilled octopus. All the..."

Hoxjennifer

"Went to EVOO last night for a friends birthday. The food was good. We had the meat sharing platter for 5 people and there was a lot left over. The..."

HK

"Wife and I went with a couple of friends. The meal was absolutely delicious. The service and pace of the meal were wonderful. The owner has a hands..."

Gary Allen

"It was our first time this Sunday at your location. Despite the rain outside ( or was it even more because of it?) we noticed a warm, cheerful..."

Louis Genest

"Contemporary Greek Food at its finest. Great spot for drinks and shareables with friends. The EVOO menu boasts many options, even though I'm a..."

Aly Pollock

"OMG!!!!! Love this place! The Greek salad is DELICIOUS!!! The calamari are so flavourful! The spanakopita is mouth-watering! The service is..."

LolaR

"Those who aren’t hard-core foodies may not recognize the ‘EVOO’ in the restaurant name as meaning ‘Extra Virgin Olive Oil’, although most..."

John Thompson

"Very nice atmosphere ,great service and very good Food as well as wine choice suggested by waitress who was very knowledgable . I have been at the..."

Milan Topolovec

"Loved EVOO! Lively, modern atmosphere. Had that family feel to the restaurant. The owner came by a few times to chat and I thought that was great!..."

Tasha Kathryn

"A healthy, wholesome lunch & delightful dinner date shareables at Preston’s ‘no-so-Italian’ restaurant. I first visited EVOO in the middle of a..."

Caroline Dumont

"Great food especially the lamb and the Houmalli cheese plates. All ingredient are super fresh and well prepared. Great service with reasonable price...."

Boutip Phil

"I don't normally complain about service because my attitude is generally "if the food is good, who cares?" The food was good. I went for lunch with..."

Flavoury

"The Ottawa Zomato meetup took place in Little Italy at EVOO Greek Kitchen, organized by community manager Samantha. This is not my first meetup that..."

Montreal Food Pictures

"I had a great time at EVOO Greek Kitchen for the Zomato foodie meet up. I loved the ambiance and the warm, inviting vibe. The staff (both front of..."

Amy Longard

"Don't know where to begin about my Evoo experience. The food is superb, the staff... aaaahmazing and the dining room provides a nice space to spend..."

Samantha Singh

"A group descended on Evoo last week and we were very well attended to. There was a set menu for us served family style, which went well with the..."

Brenda Labelle

"A couple of weeks ago I received an invite from Zomato to attend Ottawa's first Zomato Meetup at EVOO Greek Kitchen (438 Preston Street, Ottawa)...."

Michael Suddard

"I'm not sure if this is an entirely fair review because I was here as part of a foodie meet up and we received special service and attention. I will..."

@missfish

"Came here for a nice dinner with a group of people. We got to try out quite a few things like a cheese platter, lamb chops, chicken, calamari,..."

Kevin Chu

"One of our local favorites. I am surprised that the reviews are lower than 80% here. We dine out A LOT and not only that we like to go to Michelin..."

CaptainPorkchop

"Ate here recently. The bald owner is pretty hot. His food was even hotter. I like the..."

Heyo

"Amazing experience and great food.. Try the Mezes platter if you don't know what to order. Great food and great service. Elias and all the other..."

Facebook User

"Delicious Greek food. Both at the restaurant and when we order take out, Evoo's food is hearty and flavourful. My go-to for Greek...."

Gramcaje

"Rave reviews from all my guests. I went here for my birthday, chosen as a tip-off by someone who recommended the restaurant. I started off with the..."

M_r_pasqua

"Calamari. That's all I gotta say!!. I love coming here to eat! Whether you sit at the bar or at a table, with friends or solo, EVOO always serves up..."

Always Hungry

"Enjoyable Resto! Great food & Entertainment!. I've been to Evoo Greek Kitchen on various occasions and each time I've gone it's been a great..."

Abra0067

"The best new restaurant in Ottawa! Food is amazing. All the Greek delicacies you'd ever imagine in one place. I've tried most of the menu and it's..."

Francesco Fotia

"One of my favourite places in the city. Great atmosphere, modern decor, and a fantastic menu.The lamb chops are the absolute best in the..."

Mano Kardaras

"Great dining experience!. Food was excellent and our server was very polite and efficient. The modern decor of the restaurant also added to our..."

Dgovas

"Surprise Amazing Brunch!. Sick of waiting for over an hour to get into a good brunch spot in Ottawa, especially with 8 people, I had gotten a gift..."

K8PM

"Been there twice now for dinner and drinks. Both times, food was delicious. On the first time our server was being shadowed by a trainee...."

Chopper

"Fastastic addition to Preston. It is always a good sign when the restaurant is full on a Sunday evening and EVOO did not disappoint. We were a party..."

Dining With Toddler

"Delightful!. We went to this restaurant last night, and it was an awesome experience overall. First of all, the staff is friendly and the even..."

Robert Babak Razavi

"Awesome food and awesome service. Lamb chops and calamari were to die..."

Daglio23

"Better Food than the Service Suggests. Delicious food, beautiful presentation, mediocre service. I was with a party, so I understand that I should..."

Kupferdoodle

"Atmosphere is Everything. Took my friend from Winnipeg to little Italy and we decided to try out EVOO. Our waitor was amazing, he was outgoing and..."

Aaron Cheff

"Amazing food, nice patio, sold. Went there last night with two friends and happily ate entirely too much. The chicken with tzatziki is some of the..."

Yumyum

"Good first experience with Evoo. The food is good, I tried the octopus, calamari and one of their spreads (I forget what it's called). I didn't like..."

Omnomnom

"Great addition to Ottawa's restaurant scene. This is a great new addition to the Ottawa restaurant scene. First and foremost, the service was..."

John M

"Wow. You better book in advance for this wildly-popular eatery in Little Italy. The services was fantastic, with the waiter even pouring us little..."

Aretha

"Great brunch. Went for brunch with party of 3. Waitress was very attentive. Throughout our meal other servers would stop by to check up on us to, as..."

Si_0705

"Food was AMAZING!. I ordered the spanakopita which came with a greek salad (I ordered fries on the side as well). My friend ordered the chicken dish...."

Antonella-d

"Being a cook myself, I tend to be very picky when it comes to eating out, very critical as well. I don't want pay top dollar at a chain to get a..."

Matthew

"Evoo has become my favourite go-to restaurant when hunger strikes! After coincidentally discovering the restaurant one night after having only just..."

Deliciousfoodie

"This place just opened and ive already gone back several times! Not only is the food amazing, but the people and the atmosphere too!! Theres nothing..."

Foodie1989

"Best new restaurant on Preston. An absolutely wonderful visit, from start to finish. We swung by EVOO on a whim, since it looked so inviting from the..."

Jabber Wock

"Great calamari. Excellent service. Will be..."

Jackson83

"The staff was friendly... I ordered the lamb chops and it was very tender and juicy. Everything is perfect even the fries don't need ketchup... I'll..."

Bernard

"After a Very long wait... my partner and I waited so long to come back to Evoo to eat the delicious meals of the Sea!!. Well, she was the picker of..."

Mathew Smoke

"Updated - March 5, 2022. Went back with a friend. Food is still amazing. Get the octopus, you won't be sorry. I love that the plates are mostly..."

Dee Whiteford

"Absolutely FANTASTIC food. Ambiance is very nice too. Food is a bit pricey but the taste is worth it. If you’re a larger person or very hungry, you..."

dpajc056

"Delicious food, large and shareable portions that make for a cozy experience. Staff are friendly, restaurant is tidy and well maintained. All..."

Kamilla Riabko

"Really delicious Greek food. A bit pricey but everything is now. The shrimp and dip combo were especially..."

Mark B

"I finally made it to EVOO! Which by the way stands for Extra Virgin Olive Oil! 🤣 Being Greek myself I can appreciate the goodness of this nectar..."

Yodaman Solo

"First time coming to EVOO and it was a great brunch experience! Nice to try a place that has more innovative brunch dishes and a spin on the..."

Jack Yang

Cozmos Souvlaki

89/100 (2655 ratings)

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"Humongous portions and delicious Greek food. No wonder it is a fave to a lot of my releatives. Once I tried there food at a birthday we decided to..."

Anna Binks

"The best Greek food you can get in Ottawa. And you will pay half the price of what you would pay elsewhere. Don't sleep. Go to..."

Alex Cronje

"Best Greek Food in Ottawa. My family loves sharing the shaved chicken..."

Stephanie Maher

"Best owner. Best staff. Best food! Cozmos for..."

Brandon Bird

"I have been going here for six years and I love it. Consistent exceptional customer service, an outgoing owner and a very clean spot to eat too!..."

Lees Marry

"This place is awesome. And the owner knows how to treat his customers right! Try the Gyro the traditional way - of course in the Three Meat..."

Tam Xuan Huynh

"Best Greek food I've ever had. I would recommend this location to anyone looking for some great food to try. The fries are to die..."

Daniel Keating

"Super amazing Greek food! We drive a couple of hours to Ottawa and always look forward to going to Cozmos! Love..."

Alex Sweet

"Great food, awesome service! Always make time for Cozmos when I'm in..."

Barbara Cristina

"best greek in town seriously? at least 50..."

Marzenna Potera

"Best souvlaki in town hands down greek owned and..."

Mike Rontiris

"The line up at the door says it all. Customers keep coming back for a..."

Peter Papadakis

"Best greek food I've ever had, plus the service is exceptional! Can't think of a negative thing to say! Absolutely love this..."

Amy Nagle

"Best Souvlaki in town. Period!... is what I would say if I didn't have to write 140 characters. I tried the 2nd best place (Greek Souvlaki Shack) and..."

Kevin Cleroux

"Always good food. And quick. You cAn even call ahead for bigger orders. Staff is always friendly. Might need a face lift but food is good. They did..."

Jess

"Best value for money pita sandwich in town. Their fries are amazingly good and the new poutine is just fantastic. Friendly and fast service. No..."

Totoriko

"Best Souvlaki I have had outside Santorini. You won't be disappoint with the two stick lamb platter and potatoes. Best meal under $15 in..."

Greg Velis

"I love this place. Delicious food, large helpings, good price and the best tzaztiki sauce I have ever had. I have been here numerous times and..."

Foodlover

"This place is great! The staff is friendly and speedy. They make tasty gyros full of meat and fixings! Super cheap but well made. I go to this place..."

Adam Winters

"This place is awesomely delicious . Food is fresh, delicious inexpensive, and the Staff are great. There should be more of these around town!..."

FoodFan

"Great food, service, and prices ! It is a hidden gem tucked in a strip mall in the burbs. Line-up out the door tonight speaks volumes for their..."

Supert

"Best Greek food I've had. Everything we ordered was seasoned perfectly, even down to the potatoes. Pork and lamb were tender and cooked well without..."

LP

"Looking for your next Greek food fix? Look no further than Cozmos Souvlaki on Greenbank Rd in Nepean. If the constant out-the-door lineup isn't a..."

Caroline Dumont

"My favorite spot for Greek food in all of Ottawa! This place is a hidden gem! The food is simply delicious and competes with the home cooked Greek..."

Lydia Zervos

"Best greek in Ottawa. From customer service to the food there is nothing bad can be said about this place. I was never a big tzatziki fan until I ate..."

Dan M.

"Hidden gem. Best gyros in the city. Hands down. Portions are always huge and staff is always friendly. Sometimes the potatoes aren't as crispy as..."

Jarritosmandarin

"Amazing food amazing staff!! The whole station eats there and loves it!! The big boss is always servicing customers himself and is so amazing with..."

Courtney

"Rude staff. Food is soggy and gross. Owner seems sleazy.-----23 Nov, 2014-----Best Greek in the city! Staff are very..."

Sarah

"Christina Aguilera. The souvlaki is clean, the rice is clean, the salad is clean, the tzatziki is clean and that's what I love about Greek food...."

Luke MacKinnon

"DELICIOUS FOOD, GREAT PRICE, BIG PORTIONS, EXCELLENT SERVICE. The best Greek in town, they always remember our orders and names, HUGE portions,..."

Jays1279

"Lunch time fav. My co-workers and I usually place a large order weekly and go pick it up. They're quick, have good prices, and the staff are always..."

India Bedson

"Always delicious. We just had Cozmos for dinner tonight! It was delicious as usual. Lovely fresh pita, good salad, tasty chicken souvlaki. Try..."

Lesley Chapman

"Very fresh amazing food! Very friendly environment! Favorite..."

Faith Vermette

"THE BEST BAKLAVA IN THE CITY!. This place has so much charm, and for good reason. Not only do they deliver quality food with fresh ingredients but do..."

Cassandra R.

"Awesome experience!. We asked Cozmos to cater for a school event today and the food was delicious !! The quantity and quality of the food was awesome..."

Cherryxiong2002

"This place is awesome! Staff are super friendly, food is tasty and fresh and prices are..."

Ericka Gee

"This place..."

Paul

"I went to Cozmos and had a salad with chicken. It was so delicious! The serving was huge, they provide friendly service, and thd price was..."

Grace Black

"No more delevery ???? That..."

Mr.

"Best greek food in the city. Prob THE ONLY authentic in the..."

Andrea

"I'm at Cozmos once per week for the family platter, which is both delicious and well priced. Fast, friendly service and outstanding food: a must for..."

Ottawa Foodie34

"Stunning. Wonderful food. Excellent quality and genorous portions. The line-up out the door says it all. Gyros as good as any I have had in..."

Haji Mustapha

"Absolutely delish! I highly..."

Kristina

"Excellent food, always fresh, great value, and fantastic service. A weekly go-to for..."

Jenna

"Deserves every positive review. Our first time going, we walked in a group of 5 not realizing how limited the seating was. It turns out almost all..."

Joe

"Amazing. Food is unreal. The price for the portion of food you get, I wouldnt go anywhere else. Food is absolutely amazing and very friendly workers...."

Mark Johnson

"In Ottawa it is a place to go. Not only the food, people are so friendly as well. Two thumbs..."

Livebridge

"FAVORITE PLACE LOVE IT!!!!. Went on a recomendation from a friend. It was unreal!!! If I've had better Gyro on a pita I don't remember when WOW!! I..."

Goob

"This place is amazing! This is our go to place if we need a quick bite. I go here far more than I am willing to admit. Food is amazing! Large..."

Alicia

"Like crack, cheap and makes you feel good. Prices are right food can be a bit greasy so try not to eat there more then once a..."

Ethian

"Some of the best food around. Not just the best Greek food around but some of the best in general. Especially for the price and portion size. We..."

Bev Houghton

"Best Greek in Ottawa!. This place is awesome! We take out or eat in almost every week - can't get enough. The food is always great and served with a..."

LLZ

"Great Greek, Fast. Cozmos is the only Greek place we order from since discovering it a couple of years ago. The platters are large, the meat is..."

Hey You

"Best Greek food in the city by far!! Service is amazing and everyone is so friendly including the owner who is also very..."

Anonymous

"My Big Fat Greek Review. Cozmos has the best Greek food in Ottawa BY FAR ... and I've tried almost all of them! It's well worth the road trip from..."

Rachelle

"Having visited Greece this past September, I've had a hard time finding anything similar to what we ate there. Until we went to Cozmos. By far the..."

Niko C.

"Best Greek food in the city and very friendly people with great..."

Eddy

"Good stuff!. I get half an hour for lunch but I still have time to jump in the car, head down to Cosmos and grad a quick lunch. Not only is the food..."

Celeste.tamarit

"Great food. Fresh, tasty. Large portions. I'm a repeat..."

Jack Wang

"This is a real find. Great food, incredible prices, super friendly..."

CG

"The beef/lamb "gyro" is good - but it's not a true gyro... No fries, so by definition, it's more just a gyro-like pita. The chicken souvlaki platter..."

Angela

"Thursday is Greek night. And we ALWAYS go to Cozmos. The best part about his place is if you are a repeat customer, Tony and the boys remember you...."

Omer Humayun

"Amazing food, great, friendly service. Don't let the location and exterior fool you. Large portions and fresh food. Love..."

Finner

"Great food. Great prices. Big portions. Fast service. The staff and owner treat you like family(the good side of the family). Austere decor -- you go..."

Little Bear

"Words cannot describe how much I loved EVERYTHING about Cosmos. The service was amazing! The people are so down to earth. And don't get me started on..."

Madison Ditullio

"Yumm! fantastic! Best Baklava in O-town!!. I love this place!The Food amazing and fresh every day!The owner - Tony - one of the nicest..."

Terry-Sam

"Great Food - Outstanding Value!. Wow - I did not expect the food and price from this little whole-in-the-wall kind of place. Let's be honest, the..."

Digger

"Just..."

Jack W

"Absolutely Amazing!!. I LOVE this place and cannot recommend it highly enough. The food is absolutely delicious and only fresh ingredients are used...."

Donna

"Possibly the best service ever, both delivery and in house. They are so friendly and the food is really fast and fresh. The baklava is awesome. Lucky..."

C And W

"Finally good value Greek food in Ottawa. In my experience Greek food is about portions. Prior to Ottawa I had never left a Greek resto without..."

Herb

"Awesome Greek place for a low price!!!. The service is very good. The owner gives free entrees away to his loyal customers. The atmosphere is pretty..."

Thomas Grazynski

"Wow wow wow. The best greek food in ottawa and the owner is actually greek .fast service very clean and delicious foodbest thing that happened..."

Cozmo

"Best Greek in town bar none!!!!!!! Great quality Greek Food and phenomenal value for your..."

Sunjapee4

"Great. After reading the reviews, I decided to orderfrom this place, not realizing I was way outside their delivery zone. They made an exception for..."

Alex Dee

"Best Value / Service in Town. This is the best fast-casual spot in town. 8$ Special and the food quality / portions are unmatched.You can..."

Better IS Better

"Love it!!!. My teenage boys would eat there every day!!!! The three meat meal is the best value in town and the ingredients are all so fresh and..."

Soccer Mom

"Delicious!. I have lived in Ottawa for five years and have been unable to find an authentic greek souvlaki/gyro place until I came across this..."

LS

"AMAZING. Absoloutly F*ing amazing food. first time there today afte my wife raved about it, and im not big on gyros, but these ones tasted like real..."

Tino

"Five Star Service A+ Food Quality. Quality and Value are completely on point.Owner provides amazing service - even custom ordering desserts..."

Stu Hooft

"I can't stress enough how awesome these guys are. The food is 10/10, the price is great, service 20/10. They know my order, I ordered the wrong drink..."

Chantal Cléroux

"Few restaurants maintain the standard of business found at Cosmos. Incredible food, stellar service, and genuine appreciation of your patronage. It..."

Culzean1

"This place is a really good value for quick food in general. Souvlaki never disappoints, their take on Greek potatoes is absolutely delicious...."

Patrick M

"For years now, we have been going to Cozmos Souvlaki and we have NEVER been disappointed! The food is always so flavourful, the vegetables always..."

Renée MacDonald

"Food is always good here, wish I had ketchup to go though- but it was still yummy 😋 fries were a bit drenched in too much oil. Overall it was..."

Julia W

"After a snafu with the delivery service, the owner, without hesitation, made a home delivery to bringing us our missing items himself. Cannot tell..."

Catherine Bell

"One of the best takeout spots in Ottawa. Unbeatable value. Its fresh, good quality, delicious, and the proportions you get are massive for what you..."

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