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15 reviews across 3 platforms with an average rating of 4.9/5.

4.9
google

JJ's has the best chicken shawarma in Ottawa, period. The garlic sauce is creamy and perfectly garlicky, the chicken is always juicy and well-seasoned, and the wraps are massive. We drive from Kanata just for this place.

Ahmed K.2025-11-18
google

Ordered the mixed shawarma platter for a family dinner and it was incredible. Generous portions of chicken and beef, fresh tabbouleh, hummus, and warm pita. Everything tasted homemade. The kids devoured the falafel.

Stephanie M.2025-10-05
google

This is my go-to lunch spot. The chicken shawarma wrap with extra garlic sauce and pickled turnips is unbeatable for the price. Fast service, friendly staff, and consistently great food every single time.

Ryan O.2025-09-22
google

Great food and really generous portions. The falafel wrap was crispy on the outside and perfectly seasoned inside. Only giving 4 stars because parking can be tricky during the lunch rush, but the food is easily 5 stars.

Nadia B.2025-12-10
google

Tried the shawarma poutine on a friend's recommendation and it blew my mind. Crispy fries loaded with tender chicken shawarma, cheese curds, and that famous garlic sauce. This is next-level comfort food.

Dave P.2026-01-08
google

Love that everything is halal here. My family feels comfortable eating at JJ's knowing the meat is properly sourced. The chicken is always fresh, never dry, and the garlic sauce recipe is clearly a well-kept secret. We order at least twice a week.

Fatima Al-Hassan2025-11-28
google

Picked up a chicken shawarma plate and a beef shawarma wrap on a whim during lunch. Both were outstanding — the meat was perfectly spiced, the rice was fluffy, and the fattoush salad was fresh and tangy. Found my new favourite spot on Colonnade.

Marc L.2026-02-01
yelp

JJ's is a hidden gem in Nepean. Their chicken shawarma wrap is loaded with perfectly marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and that addictive garlic sauce. I've been coming here for over a year and the quality never drops. Support local!

Christine D.2025-08-14
yelp

As someone who grew up eating shawarma in Lebanon, I can say JJ's does it right. The chicken is slow-roasted, the garlic toum is authentic, and the bread is always fresh. Best shawarma on this side of Ottawa without question.

Omar S.2025-10-22
yelp

Ordered catering for our office holiday party — three mixed platters and a tray of falafel. Everything arrived on time and hot. Colleagues who had never tried shawarma before were going back for seconds and thirds. JJ's made me look like a hero.

Jennifer W.2025-12-20
yelp

Solid shawarma spot. The mixed platter is great value — you get a ton of food. The baklava for dessert was a nice touch, flaky and not too sweet. Only wish they were open a bit later on weekends.

Trevor H.2025-06-30
tripadvisor

Visiting Ottawa from Toronto and our hotel concierge recommended JJ's Shawarma. So glad we went — the chicken shawarma plate was one of the best meals of our trip. Authentic flavours, huge portions, and incredibly friendly service. Would absolutely come back.

Karen T.2025-09-15