Fairouz Cafe

4.4

1492 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Middle Eastern

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Fairouz Cafe is a modern Middle Eastern restaurant in the heart of Ottawa's historic Byward Market.

Decadent dinners, bespoke cocktails, and a uniquely curated wine list - our newly renovated restaurant is the perfect spot for all occasions.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Halal
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 422-7700
Website
http://www.fairouz.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Justin Laferriere
Private party facilities
Our dining room is warm, versatile and eclectic. Designed for unique and intimate gatherings, our space can accommodate up to 42 guests for a seated dinner, or 50 for a standing reception.

Location
15 Rue Clarence St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P9
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Sussex Drive
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Rideau Bus Hub and Metro stop within a few blocks
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Fairouz Feast (Group Menu)
CA$60.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Fairouz Feast (Group Menu) The Fairouz Feast is a three course set menu designed to allow our culinary team to invite large groups to our intimate space. This menu can be amended to accommodate allergies and dietary requirements such as gluten and nut allergies as well as vegan requirements. Please include any such requirements in your booking notes. First Course • Hummus Tenderloin, Labneh, & Muhammara with fresh pita • • Marinated Olives • • Fattoush Salad • Second Course • Meat Platter, served with Marinated Chicken, Beef Kofte, Pulled Lamb, Lavash Bread, Tabbouleh Salad, Grilled Vegetables, Pickles, Toum, and Spicy Labneh • • Roz Asfar • Third Course • Knafeh •

Offers

Fairouz Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Fri - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for our Fairouz Happy Hour, every Tuesday through Friday from 4:00-5:30pm! **Full dinner menu only available after 5:00pm** $10 Drinks - Ask you server for our daily beer, wine, and cocktail specials $10 Menu - Muhammara - Labneh - Truffle Babaganoush - Hummus - Hand Rolled Grape Leaves - Truffle Fries $20 Menu - Beef Lahmajoun Pide - Confit Duck Pide - Olive Shakshuka Pide - Pulled Lamb Pide - Fattoush Salad - Halloumi with Seasonal Accompaniments **Full dinner menu only available after 5:00pm**

HalloumiCA$22.00
with seasonal accompaniments
Fried Brussel SproutsCA$18.00
tahini vinaigrette, black sesame, sunflower, pomegranate, chilies
Truffle FriesCA$12.00
truffle oil, nutritional yeast
Harissa ShrimpCA$28.00
labneh, kataifi, sesame, brakish grapes, lavash, cilantro
Roz AsfarCA$15.00
rice, turmeric, chickpeas, confit garlic, labneh

Pide

Turkish Flatbreads

Beef LahmajounCA$22.00
house pickles, lemon, sumac onions, mint
Confit DuckCA$25.00
warm dates, arugula, cheese
Olive ShakshukaCA$20.00
quail eggs, spicy tapenade, herbs, cheese, tomato sauce
Sudjuk & CheeseCA$22.00
cheese, pickled jalapeno, pomegranate

Skewers

Beef KebabCA$40.00
beef tenderloin, grilled tomato salad, pickled red onions, spicy labneh, lavash
Vegetarian KebabCA$38.00
smoked celeriac, lentil salad, ricotta, red charmoula

Mains

TawookCA$54.00
marinated half chicken, tabbouleh salad, charred vegetables, house pickles, toum
Crusted Lamb SirloinCA$55.00
honey spiced carrots, tarator, taro root chips
Meat Platter (for 2-4 people)CA$100.00
half chicken, beef kofte, pulled lamb, tabbouleh salad, lavash, toum, spicy labneh

Fairouz Feast

a three course chef's tasting menu ideal for sharing between 4 or more guests

Fairouz FeastCA$240.00
Muhammara, Labneh, Hummus Tenderloin, Marinated Olives, Fattoush Salad, 8pcs Pita, Roz Asfar, Meat Platter, Tabbouleh, Knafeh
Extra Person CA$60.00

Dessert

Tahini TrilogyCA$18.00
Tahini Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Tahini Sauce, Tahini Sand, Spiced Nuts
KnafehCA$20.00
Kataifi, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Rose & Cardamom Syrup, Pistachios
Ashta BruleéCA$15.00
Rose Cream, Saffron Mangoes, Hibiscus Mint Fluid Gel, Salted Popcorn, Black Sesame
Baklava CA$8.00
4piece
Baklava CA$16.00
8piece

What 1,492 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Great for outdoor dining
Ottawa
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fairouz Cafe offers a delightful Middle Eastern dining experience with "fresh fresh flavours" and "gorgeous colours." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "tender meats." The ambiance is cozy, and the staff is welcoming. While some found it pricey, the "feast for four" is noted for its tremendous value and ample portions.

1,492 Reviews

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Maureen
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fairouz can do no wrong. We went to a different restaurant prior and wanted to leave so bad, and we were glad to get this reservation within 15 mins of checking the app to book it. Here’s to making a last minute decision for my birthday dinner. The meat platter was amazing, quick to bring to the table. An intimate ambiance for a date night, and great Arabi playlist of course
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Doe
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Table of 7 celebrating a birthday. We had great service and excellent recommendations for deciding on food and drinks.
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Sharini
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious and the service was great! Will be coming back.
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Michael
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great the service was great and it is our fsvourite restaurant in the city. The birthday chocolate was a nice touch. And as always, The eagle flies on Friday.
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Jeannie
Atlantic Canada
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We finally made it in to Fairouz and now wish we hadn’t waited so long! The food was absolutely delicious. We savored every bite. Our service was excellent and the ambiance is very cozy and chill. We will be back.
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Lucie
Ottawa
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A lovely evening. Rather pricey. Service was fine. Nice touch with the birthday desert.
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Gowtham
Ottawa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, not spectacular. The Pides and Dips are great, everything else was average. Service was below par, our server forgot to bring multiple things and took forever to circle back to our table, even after the restaurant had quieted down. For the value of fine dining, the overall experience left wanting.
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Todd
Calgary
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great cozy place with lovely menu! Staff attentive to our nut allergy. Lamb Skewers and Roasted Chicken with Middle Eastern compliments were excellent. We will return!
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David
Atlanta Metro
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Limited menu and expensive, not so tasty Med food. Had Labene and Chicken and both below par comparing to a simple traditional Med food restaurant. Dark setting, however friendly staff.
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Emily
Montreal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food here is delicious and very high quality. Great spot for a fancy dinner out to celebrate a special occasion. They were very knowledgeable of their menu and ingredients and were able to provide me a gluten free meal without any issues. Great spot if you are celiac.
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FAQs

Fairouz Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Fairouz Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 422-7700.

Fairouz Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 1492 OpenTable diners.

Fairouz Cafe does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

15 Rue Clarence St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P9

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Sussex Drive
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Halal
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Rideau Bus Hub and Metro stop within a few blocks
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Justin Laferriere
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.fairouz.ca/
Phone number
(613) 422-7700
Private party facilities
Our dining room is warm, versatile and eclectic. Designed for unique and intimate gatherings, our space can accommodate up to 42 guests for a seated dinner, or 50 for a standing reception.

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Fairouz Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

26 Ottawa Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Gift card

Fairouz Feast (Group Menu)

Fairouz Happy Hour

Small Bites

Marinated OlivesCA$6.00

Za'atar & Olive OilCA$5.00

Fresh Housemade PitaCA$2.50

Fairouz Dips

MuhammaraCA$14.00

Truffle BabaganoushCA$24.00

Hummus TenderloinCA$28.00

LabnehCA$12.00

Cold Mezze

Hand Rolled Grape LeavesCA$15.00

Fattoush SaladCA$20.00

Hot Mezze

HalloumiCA$22.00

Fried Brussel SproutsCA$18.00

Truffle FriesCA$12.00

Harissa ShrimpCA$28.00

Roz AsfarCA$15.00

Pide

Beef LahmajounCA$22.00

Confit DuckCA$25.00

Olive ShakshukaCA$20.00

Sudjuk & CheeseCA$22.00

Skewers

Beef KebabCA$40.00

Vegetarian KebabCA$38.00

Mains

TawookCA$54.00

Crusted Lamb SirloinCA$55.00

Meat Platter (for 2-4 people)CA$100.00

Fairouz Feast

Fairouz FeastCA$240.00

Extra Person CA$60.00

Dessert

Tahini TrilogyCA$18.00

KnafehCA$20.00

Ashta BruleéCA$15.00

Baklava CA$8.00

Baklava CA$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Fairouz Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fairouz Cafe restaurant rated?

Does Fairouz Cafe offer gift cards?

Is Fairouz Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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