The best Falafel in Ottawa | Sluurpy updated in April

Fairouz Cafe

86/100 (2427 ratings)

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"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,..."

Ibrahim Bayaa

"Service was fantastic, our waitress Sydney was polite, knowledgeable and very attentive. Food is bursting with flavour creativity and presentation is..."

Kaylynn Craig

"Wanted to try this place for a while and finally did (thanks to them calling me that morning to say a reservation had opened up!) service was..."

Andrea Stevens

"This is a 7star for Ottawa Visually stunning. Fragrant, whole smells from their plated berries, vegetables, herbs & spices. The meats were perfect -..."

Derek Wilson

"The best experience I had in a long time. My boyfriend and I were just astonished with the perfect mixture of ingredients. Who knew that the..."

Cristina Ruha

"The space, the food and the service were all absolutely spectacular. I can't recommend this place..."

Xavier Romero

"Service was great. The food was delicious and flavourful. If you are 4 or more definitely recommend the 4 course menu. We’ll definitely be back..."

Rebecca MacMillan

"Incredible, different and exciting food, beautiful decor, lovely ambience and great staff- a truly memorable meal and night. We will be..."

Aoife Ni Shiochain

"Excellent food and service. I loved the sharing menu and the variety of flavours and tapas style dishes and dips. The waiter took the time to explain..."

Phil Bradley

"We had a great evening and fantastic meal last night. Lots of great aromas and flavours in the 4 dishes we had paired with a great Syrah from..."

Yves Thibeault

"What an absolute delight it was to dine at Fairouz last night! Everything was amazing. My dinner companion had long eschewed Middle Eastern food but..."

Sherrill Wark

"I went to dinner at Fairouz for dinner with my parents for their anniversary this weekend. Them knowing it was their anniversary made it very..."

Zakari Crossgrove

"The food was great! Wine/beer/spirits list also went well with food menu. The service was excellent! Definitely a restaurant to be..."

Donald Bertrand

"An amazing mix of spices to creat extraordinary flavours, a delightful experience. Beautiful ambiance & very polite wait staff. Would visit again..."

Samia Malik

"I am always excited to try new restaurants recommended by my son Imrun Texeira. I was not disappointed! The food was delicious and plated..."

Mel Tex

"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..."

Peckish

"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..."

Ottawa Gourmand

"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..."

DustinandSam

"This was a wonderful first experience. Beautiful atmosphere, excellent knowledgeable attentive staff and delicious tasty food. We appreciated the..."

Marie-Eve Giguère

"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..."

TanYa

"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..."

Michelle

"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..."

Bowsing Nom Noms

"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..."

Michel

"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..."

LydiaEatsOttawa

"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..."

Ali Madi

"This place was absolutely incredible!!! The umami is out of this world! Halloumi was done so well! We got the sumac chicken and they gave us the rice..."

Maysaa Sakr

"Food was flavourful and presented beautifully. Service attentive and knowledgeable about each plate. We enjoyed the complimentary bread with the..."

Massal

"What and amazing evening we had! The restaurant is located in a converted house. Has a real nice vibe. Waiter took time to explain the menu and i'm..."

Spoons

"Be sure to ask questions about the menu! We almost passed over the lamb kebab, and it ended up being the plate we enjoyed the most! The sumac chicken..."

Lisa Labre

"Delicious food. Great take on middle eastern cuisine and fantastic service. A little pricey for the portions but all and all : Would eat..."

Christopher Sisto

"Fairly new to the Ottawa scene, Fairouz is a must try even just for their Falafel and Halloumi. Their sharing portions are very generous, well..."

Yuki Tenshi

"If you are looking for a sophisticated Middle Eastern Restaurant you HAVE to try Fairouz. Everything I've eaten during three dinners at Fairouz have..."

Fatin Halawah

"Wow. A small menu with very well prepared food. The dishes are pricey but well worth it. The knowledgable waitstaff helped compose our dinner..."

Gary S

"Second time here dining on the patio! The little snacks were very nice! Fried cauliflowers and potato fries tasted fresh and flavorful with their..."

Lanqing Irena Qin

"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..."

veronique savoie

"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..."

Hrsh Sngh

"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..."

Mimi Munches

"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..."

Omar Al Sawass

"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..."

Beck Baker

Fauna Ottawa

84/100 (1958 ratings)

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"Had dinner at Fauna last night. Had a bit of a trip up when our online reservations were made for 4 but came into the restaurant for 2. Doug and the..."

Chris Saracino

"I found this place the Canadas100Best website and I reached out to book an evening with a personalized menu with wine pairing. Not only did I get..."

Véro Lafrenière

"Excellent restaurant sur la rue Bank. L’ambiance est agréable et le service impeccable. La cuisine est créative et les plats savoureux. Nous y..."

Andre Rivest

"Whoever comes to Ottawa has to visit FAUNA. It is a full experience that one will never forget. Perfect atmosphere, magnificent food and just simply..."

Emoke Zimmermann

"Went there for lunch with a few other people and we all left very satisfied! Service was friendly and quick and the food was delicious! Would love to..."

Nathalie Bergeron

"First time here for lunch - and it was an impressively reasonably priced meal (dinner can be dear). The lunch burger was as good as a burger can be -..."

Scott Burlington

"Fantastic! Delicious food, wine and amazing service! Will definitely be..."

Allison Mary Leta

"Just finished my wonderful meal tonight!! We had several dishes off the menu and every dish we had was mouth watering and cooked to perfection. We..."

Carol Ann Humeny

"Came here for my fiancé's birthday. Both loved it. Very attentive. I put a little message when I booked that it was his birthday and we had fizz on..."

Sian Toms

"This place is incredible!! Stop by for one of Nile's signature creations!! Super..."

Lindsay Janes

"Went there last night for my birthday... loved the food was very creative, contemporary and an experience Just couldn't identify the Staff 'no dress..."

Diana Boushey

"Everything, and I mean quite literally everything was amazing there. The food. The service. The atmosphere.... I haven’t had food THAT incredible..."

Holly Warner

"Great burgers. Staff was very attentive. You gotta eat..."

Andrew McIntosh

"Having been to Fauna twice now I can see why it's considered one of Canada's top 100 restaurants. While the menu is small, each item is clearly well..."

Caitlin Murphy

"Very interesting "people watching" night spent on the Fauna patio. Absolutely loved the Oysters, wish they would do an Oyster special once a week :)...."

DustinandSam

"Came here for dinner with a friend last night, and got their fried sunchokes, and their Humboldt Squid.The atmosphere was great, the..."

Jessica Parent

"The atmosphere was very rustic and lovely with all the light installations. The host was very polite and welcoming, which was nice. The food was..."

Sebra

"Had a great dinner at the bar as the resto was full. Enjoyed picking just the right wine thanks to knowledgeable staff ! The place was busy and..."

Kim Empey

"A delightful foodie treasure with attentive and knowledgeable wait staff.Enjoyed dinner after work here with a couple of dinner companions...."

Cpjh

"I was so pleased with my experience at Fauna this evening! The ambience was trendy and cozy with a vibe that felt unique at the same time. I was a..."

Michelle

"I brought a close friend of mine here to celebrate their first job after graduating. It was really nice, although I think next time we will sit..."

AaronBoBaron

"Their menu seems to rotate often, but even though it was different from the one shown here it was still equally small and a little bit on the..."

LP

"Great staff, friendly service, and beautiful ambience. Exposed brick walls, large windows overlooking the street...what more could you ask for. Oh,..."

Nucleus Solitarius

"Have been twice in the last 6 months and both times the meals were spectacular. Interesting and unique flavours, great vibe and exceptional service..."

Leesa

"I try to go to Fauna as often as I can. They never disappoint me. Every plate is designed with interesting flavours and cooked perfectly. It's made..."

Noname

"I can't say enough good things about Fauna. I've eaten here around 2-3 times a month since opening (easily 40+ visits). I have never eaten anything I..."

Mr. Fugu

"Great place for modern fine dining. The portions are small so you can order 2-3 different dishes. The vibe and feel of the restaurant is very..."

Hang T

"This is a great spot. Atmosphere and decor are hip, classy but not pretentious. Food looks and tastes ahhh-mazing. Drinks are creative and executed..."

Sebastian O.

"This restaurant is amazing! I have wanted to go for so long! I went with a friend and we ordered 4 of the starters and a dessert. The service was..."

Rose

"Came here for dinner with a few friends. Tried three dishes and one dessert as well as all of my friend's dishes and everything was exquisite! I had..."

Anya Andrea

"Fauna is my favourite place to eat dinner! The staff are super friendly and the atmosphere is wonderful. The drink menu is superb and their food is..."

Katie Baker

"Review from spring 2015-- kimchi ceaser was actually quite good! My friend& I sat at the bar and had lunch, and both of us were quite pleased with..."

KoalaKouple

"Split the swordfish ceviche, bison tartate, Humboldt squid and the beef short rib. Price is $$$ but the product is 100% quality. A truly great..."

Revolving Apple Pie Display

"We went here on a Wednesday night for my birthday and it was a nice atmosphere. The place was very busy for a week night around dinner time. We..."

Catherina Ph

"Outstanding! Always heard it was one of the best and now can confirm. Details of food are incredible. Taste smell look are all phenomenal. Drinks..."

Costa

"A breathe away from Ottawa's downtown core Fauna is that tucked away gem in a blossoming condo market. I wondered in for drinks after meeting a..."

Dylan Meuser

"I used to live in a condo down the road from Fauna. It became a running joke that it would never open after the "Opening Soon" sign seemed to be up..."

Tracey Zimmer

"Our food was all top-notch--creative, beautiful, and delicious. I think it has improved since our last visit.. these plates are definitely among the..."

Mark Warburton

"When you go to this restaurant, keep in mind that the dishes are VERY small! The waiter said a meal is typically four dishes. There are not many..."

Zoe M

"Fauna (which translates to "the animals of a particular region or habitat") focuses on seasonal, local ingredients...small and large plates, fresh..."

Caroline Dumont

"Totally Amazing food. Veal Croquette. Soft shell crab. Asian greens. Olive plate. Always enough food. Great service. Awesome wine pairing. Really..."

Laura.mg.franzini

"Fauna Food & Bar - Tasty, But ScarceA few weeks ago I had lunch at Fauna Food & Bar. I had the Braised Beef Sandwich which was topped with..."

Tasia Casandra Brown

"Love it!. They deserve all the accolades. Super solid food, great service, nice atmosphere. Every time I've been, the food is consistently excellent...."

Gramcaje

"Carpaccio to die for.... Melt in your mouth, roll your eyes in delight carpaccio. I believe it was bison at the time, went for a friend's birthday..."

Emtowsley

"The main event was. Steak. What a fantastic decadent steak. Black truffle oil and Hollandaise sauce made for a succulent juicy mouthwatering steak...."

Food Baby

"Fawning over Fauna. On an extremely cold Thursday night in February, I went to Fauna for the first time. Attentive staff (special thanks to Eric..."

Kikicontente

"Cocktails!. I've been to this place for lunch, dinner, and just drinks, and I have to say that these guys are really hitting the ball out of the..."

Nana Coppertone

"Amazing food!!!. Fantastic restaurant! That was the best meal we have had in a long time, everything was cooked to perfection, beautifully presented..."

Allison

"Our new favorite place. The music, our waitress (Whitney), the drinks, and especially the food all lived up to our expectations! My..."

StephC

"Great food! Bao bun was awesome. Cocktails were great..."

Alex320

"Quality service. Fantastic service! Very accomodating for food allergies and server was exceptionally friendly. Food was average quality for this..."

Tallfoodie7

"So happy with Fauna. So happy that there is a place like this in Ottawa. It's definitely a vibrant atmosphere that doesn't compromise when it comes..."

CaptainPorkchop

"Incredible all around!. Incredible food, incredible service, and incredible atmosphere! Eight of us, four couples, just tried Fauna for the first..."

Kayvanl

"Friday lunch with friends. Finally went to fauna for lunch with friends yesterday. We sat at the back which enabled us to talk and also enjoy the..."

Steve And Deb

"Great spot. Stopped in with friends during the week for a bite to eat. Service was really friendly and the food was great - small menu but everything..."

Jakespencer165

"We recently had dinner at Fauna and I would have to say it was phenomenal. The atmosphere, the service and the food and drink were all wonderful...."

Brooke Cameron

"Fauna Restaurant on Bank - My Review. I went to fauna about a month ago. I was drawn in by the longtime mystery of what it was to become. For months,..."

Megmarshall96

"This place is excellent. Great food, the best drinks..."

Kimby

"Inventive and worth the wait. We live right round the corner, so we have been watching Fauna come to fruition over the last few years and it is a..."

Sandd

"Amazing. The food was great -but don't bother with the heirloom tomato salad, it was meh- and the service was exceptional. I've forgotten our..."

Bella

"Noisy atmosphere...RESOLVE COMING SOON!. My name is Andre Reeves (Architect at Linebox Studio) and the designer of Fauna. There has been some..."

Andrew Reeves

"Small plates big flavour! Delicious! Good service. Good atmosphere. Will definitely go..."

Kelly

"Best new restaurant in Ottawa! The service, ambiance and food are..."

Bonne Vivante

"Worth the Wait. My family and I dined here a few weeks ago and we were really impressed! We had been waiting to try this restaurant forever and let..."

Sierrarose

"Great food and wonderful service. We ordered a variety of dishes, the exact names escape us (tuna, mushroom inani, tomato, duck, tempura) and..."

Fai235

"For months upon months, a sign read, “coming very slowly”. And every time I passed by it, I always wondered what this spot was going to become...."

Megmarshall96

"My wife and I were excited to go to Fauna, and very comfortable while there. On a warm sunny summer Friday evening, we had a window seat, watching..."

Eugene Lee

"An absolutely superb experience. I took a business associate from out of town here as he is a bit of a foody. Places like this are what is making..."

JEr G

"What a great experience we had at Fauna. Our server was very attentive. The food was very flavourful. We had a ribeye for two. Steak was perfectly..."

Anna V.

"Nice little spot for an intimate/romantic meal, the music is a tad on the loud side though. The restaurant has great ambiance and all of the staff..."

Jodie-Lynn McMullen

"Food was great and service was friendly and fast. 🙂 My partner and I enjoyed a nice night out and each dish was very tasty. We will definitely go..."

Jennifer Brown

"Exceptional food and exceptional service. Came here to celebrate a personal milestone and the restaurant definitely delivered to make the occasion..."

Daniel

"Dishes are unique and very tasty in this place. Flavors are blended beautifully. You can never go wrong with food here. The duck dish is a must try!!..."

Mona B

"Pure class all around! Our server was next level, food was incredible, drinks were delish! Highly recommended! Quite possibly the best dinning..."

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