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I had dinner here and was so disappointed. The portions were so small for the prices and the food was not good. $40 for kebabs which was about 6 pieces of meat that were not well seasoned, didn’t smell like they had seen a grill and tasted a bit off. 2 tiny pita breads that were the size of my palm. Salty lamb pide, salty halloumi and mid hummus. Only thing that was sorta worth it was the $12 truffle fries and maybe the lemonade. Service was so slow.
Middle Eastern places are known for generous portions and tasty food. This was disappointing!
Middle Eastern places are known for generous portions and tasty food. This was disappointing!
Fairouz Cafe in downtown Ottawa is a true gem with its stunning décor that transports you to another world. The standout dish for me was the confict duck pide – a delectable balance of sweetness and savory flavors. The warm dates inside the pide were an absolute delight. Fairouz impressively modernizes traditional Arabian dishes, making it a must-visit for those seeking a unique culinary experience in the heart of the city.
We had hummus, leaf filling ( dolma) and lahmacun.
I liked the flavor of the foods but hummus had so much sourness which made my tongue hurt. If it had less pomegranate sos ( I guess) it would be better. But other than that place is nice.
I liked the flavor of the foods but hummus had so much sourness which made my tongue hurt. If it had less pomegranate sos ( I guess) it would be better. But other than that place is nice.
Overall, the decor and ambience is really nice especially to enjoy with a group of friends but the food was only pretty good.
The Muhammara was very underwhelming, the cashews just lack the flavour you’re looking for that walnuts usually give. And maybe some pomegranate syrup or molasses would just add that extra oomph
The house-made pita though is FANTASTIC! They serve it in a warm clay bowl and covered in cloth to keep warm. Got extras of that to enjoy!
The crusted lamb sirloin was good but not the best lamb, especially for the price. It didn’t come with much else except for the fried taro and a few vegetables so order more or save some of the pita.
Summer truffle babaganoush - the eggplant was good but can really do without the truffles.
The washrooms are kept clean, the men’s and women’s are on opposite sides of the restaurant. There is quite a big dining area and they also have a patio.
The Muhammara was very underwhelming, the cashews just lack the flavour you’re looking for that walnuts usually give. And maybe some pomegranate syrup or molasses would just add that extra oomph
The house-made pita though is FANTASTIC! They serve it in a warm clay bowl and covered in cloth to keep warm. Got extras of that to enjoy!
The crusted lamb sirloin was good but not the best lamb, especially for the price. It didn’t come with much else except for the fried taro and a few vegetables so order more or save some of the pita.
Summer truffle babaganoush - the eggplant was good but can really do without the truffles.
The washrooms are kept clean, the men’s and women’s are on opposite sides of the restaurant. There is quite a big dining area and they also have a patio.
Always delightful and a testament to the amazing Lebanese cuisine you can find in Ottawa.
I’ve basically been going to 4 reincarnations of Fairouz:
1. OG Fairouz on Somerset in the 90s/00s before it sadly closed. It was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ back then and was traditional fine Lebanese dining and always awesome.
2. New Fairouz on Somerset in the 2016-2020 era. Loved the new decor, the food and new takes on dishes, and service was 👌🏼.
3. Fairouz Cafe re-opening on Clarence in the Market. Loved loved and loved the new location and the casual vibe during the pandemic years.
4. The Fairouz we know now…same awesome decor as (3) but more fine dining and again a total ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience.
Cozy in the winter and glorious in the summer with the two nicest patios in the city.
I’ve basically been going to 4 reincarnations of Fairouz:
1. OG Fairouz on Somerset in the 90s/00s before it sadly closed. It was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ back then and was traditional fine Lebanese dining and always awesome.
2. New Fairouz on Somerset in the 2016-2020 era. Loved the new decor, the food and new takes on dishes, and service was 👌🏼.
3. Fairouz Cafe re-opening on Clarence in the Market. Loved loved and loved the new location and the casual vibe during the pandemic years.
4. The Fairouz we know now…same awesome decor as (3) but more fine dining and again a total ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience.
Cozy in the winter and glorious in the summer with the two nicest patios in the city.
Decided to come enjoy their weekend brunch which is fairly a new addition to their menu. Firstly, the ambiance early morning was very calming. Though located in byward market, this restaurant is a steps away from the busy parts.
The restaurant itself has an outdoor patio & 2 different dinning areas. One seems to be more vibrant in colour the other room is dark interior with mood lighting.
The brunch menu was a fusion of Turkish and parts of Middle East.
Here is what enjoyed:
Muhamara was our favourite, the perfect blend of cashew and red peppers.
Stuffed Grape leaves were alright.
Lubneh with Dukkah beats was tasty. The beets added a rich flavour to the yogurt dish.
Beef lahmoujoun, the mint/dill sauce it was paired with was absolutely delicious.
Turkish Egg, poached eggs with labneh. It was good but eventually the flavour of yogurt was too empowering & it needed a something to balance. I ended up mixing muhamara with it.
Shakshuka, this was alright.
Black seed pancakes, this was a savoury item served with tabouli. This was probably the least favourite on the table. The flavour was bland.
Overall, the experience was good. The service was great! Our food arrived in a timely manner. The server did a great job at examining the menu.
The restaurant itself has an outdoor patio & 2 different dinning areas. One seems to be more vibrant in colour the other room is dark interior with mood lighting.
The brunch menu was a fusion of Turkish and parts of Middle East.
Here is what enjoyed:
Muhamara was our favourite, the perfect blend of cashew and red peppers.
Stuffed Grape leaves were alright.
Lubneh with Dukkah beats was tasty. The beets added a rich flavour to the yogurt dish.
Beef lahmoujoun, the mint/dill sauce it was paired with was absolutely delicious.
Turkish Egg, poached eggs with labneh. It was good but eventually the flavour of yogurt was too empowering & it needed a something to balance. I ended up mixing muhamara with it.
Shakshuka, this was alright.
Black seed pancakes, this was a savoury item served with tabouli. This was probably the least favourite on the table. The flavour was bland.
Overall, the experience was good. The service was great! Our food arrived in a timely manner. The server did a great job at examining the menu.
The atmosphere in this restaurant is great! Has a cozy feel and lovely decor. The staff is very kind and knowledgeable.
I was a little disappointed with the shish taouk - it tasted and looked like a rotisserie chicken rather than the traditional spices of shish taouk but still tasted amazing. It is served on a bed of tabbouleh which was delicious too I wish they put more of it!
The deconstructed muhammara was great too.
I was a little disappointed with the shish taouk - it tasted and looked like a rotisserie chicken rather than the traditional spices of shish taouk but still tasted amazing. It is served on a bed of tabbouleh which was delicious too I wish they put more of it!
The deconstructed muhammara was great too.
Had dinner here recently with a friend who is a huge foodie, we were both generally impressed with the quality of the food and the ambiance but menu lacked options. Starters were a little under whelming, Main and dessert were the two best parts. See photos for more details, overall I would return here mostly because the service was excellent and the ambiance was awesome