Ottawa - Laurier Ave

Tahini's Ottawa – Laurier Ave

Unwrap the Best Shawarma in Ottawa

At Laurier Avenue East and Nelson St, this Tahini’s brings bold Mediterranean flavour to the heart of downtown Ottawa. Steps from the University of Ottawa and surrounded by offices, cafés, and student housing, it’s a convenient stop for quick lunches, late-night bites, and study breaks. With nearby landmarks like the Rideau Centre, ByWard Market, and Parliament Hill, the area buzzes with city energy. Easy to reach by foot, transit, or bike, this Tahini’s is a go-to destination for anyone craving fresh shawarma, bowls, and wraps right in Ottawa’s vibrant core.

Ottawa - Laurier Ave

Tahini's Ottawa – Laurier Ave

unwrap the best shawarma in Ottawa

At Laurier Avenue East and Nelson St, this Tahini’s brings bold Mediterranean flavour to the heart of downtown Ottawa. Steps from the University of Ottawa and surrounded by offices, cafés, and student housing, it’s a convenient stop for quick lunches, late-night bites, and study breaks. With nearby landmarks like the Rideau Centre, ByWard Market, and Parliament Hill, the area buzzes with city energy. Easy to reach by foot, transit, or bike, this Tahini’s is a go-to destination for anyone craving fresh shawarma, bowls, and wraps right in Ottawa’s vibrant core.

Ottawa – Laurier Ave

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What Guests Are Saying About Us

From quick lunches to family dinners, people in Ottawa know Tahini’s as the place for unforgettable shawarma and fresh Mediterranean dishes. See for yourself what has earned us so much local love.

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youben 2.0
28 October 2026
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The goats at 4 am
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Yacine Louacheni
18 October 2026
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​Great food and even better service thanks to Salah, who was very professional and efficient
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crunchy joint
14 October 2026
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Great spot for shawarma in downtown Ottawa! The food was fresh, tasty, and full of flavour. Good portions, reasonable prices, and friendly service. If you're looking for delicious shawarma or Mediterranean food near the University of Ottawa, Tahini’s Shawarma on Laurier Avenue is definitely worth trying. Highly recommended!
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Ed Shar
29 September 2026
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I don't like shawarma usually but tandoori one here is off the hook and Aman does it best she is very nice
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Jay Boy
24 September 2026
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This place is amazing and everything is perfect !!!
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Yaro Gapon
24 September 2026
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Robin was a G, made sure we got our order even when we came a minute before close
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Dloko Sheti
8 August 2026
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Made a late night order on Uber and when I called their customer service was good. And I expected the food to not be that good because it's a late night order but tadorro shawarma sandwich was so delicious and well made I had to make a review.
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Hatem Trabelssi
26 July 2026
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Very Friendly staff, food was delicious and quick
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Amel Talbi
8 July 2026
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La nourriture était délicieuse, tout était délicieux. J'ai commandé trois fois, mais la troisième fois, la préparation a été un peu longue. J'en ai commandé à nouveau pour 100 riyals car c'était délicieux.
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Natalya Poshyvak
4 July 2026
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Super satisfying meals every time, everything feels made fresh just for you. The authentic halal quality really comes through in the taste, you can tell they actually care. Service is quick and friendly, spot is always clean too. They even do catering for bigger events which is lowkey so convenient
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Sal
4 July 2026
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The shawarma here is genuinely flavorful, none of that bland stuff you sometimes get. The authentic halal options are solid and you can really taste the quality. Staff are friendly and make the whole experience feel relaxed. It's the kind of spot where you leave actually satisfied, not just full.
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Amy Kiti (Kkmy31)
3 July 2026
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Generous portions and a lot of menu option
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Danqing Liu
3 July 2026
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The shawarma here tastes like it's made with real care. The portions are genuinely filling, nothing skimpy about it. Staff were really friendly and made the whole experience feel welcoming. The food quality speaks for itself, you can tell it's fresh. They also offer catering services if you're planning something bigger. Knowing it's authentic halal makes it an easy choice for the whole family.
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Kaitlyn Fish
30 June 2026
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The service here is really attentive and they make everything fresh to order. Deepika made my order to the accommodations I asked, will definitely be back!
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ABDULLAH
28 June 2026
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I can say that this is the best shawarma restaurant among other similar ones. I should also mention that the sauce they put inside the gyro adds an extra nice flavor. By the way, Although there are free parking spaces in front of the restaurant, they can fill up quickly, so it might be better to park in the side streets.
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