Finding halal food in Ottawa can be tough, but thankfully, the food scene in Ottawa has a lot to offer, from halal to vegan dishes.

Halal refers to a set of guidelines for food and its preparation, including ingredients used as well as how animals are cared for and slaughtered. While the diet is usually sought by practicing Muslims, anyone can enjoy the health benefits of halal.

Generally speaking, any food that does not contain traces of pork or alcohol is considered permissible. 

Halal foods include:

• Vegetables
• Fruits
• Chicken
• Lamb 
• Duck
• Fish
• Beef
• Eggs

As the capital of Canada, Ottawa has a lot to offer in terms of delicious halal food, reflecting resident, visitor, and tourist preferences in food. Finding healthy, certified halal food in Ottawa, on the other hand, takes time and effort—and what if you’re craving something specific, or looking to change up your dining this week?

Here are 14 of the best places you can eat halal in Ottawa.

14 Places to Get the Best Halal Food in Ottawa

Protein Chefs

Protein Chefs is a premium meal service that offers halal delivery in Ottawa and throughout Ontario. 

Skip the inconvenience and time-consuming work of cooking for yourself, and opt for mouth-watering home-cooked halal meals delivered directly to your doorstep! If you’re starved for Ottawa’s best halal food—look no further! 

Protein Chefs only use high-quality ingredients certified by the Halal Monitoring Authority (HMA), including:

• Hormone- and antibiotic-free meat
• 100% grass-fed beef
• Wild caught seafood
• Locally sourced produce

Even better, the portions are controlled to help keep you healthy and meet your fitness goals. And every single meal is cooked by a chef that’s Chef de Cuisine (CCC) certified.

Hungry? Take $15 off your first order.

Les Grillades

Les Grillades is an Ottawa halal restaurant that is known for its mouth-watering Lebanese barbecue and seafood dishes. TripAdvisor reviews call them some of the best halal food in Ottawa. 

For family plates, we recommend the shish kebab. If you’re looking for something lighter, like an appetizer, we recommend their tabouli. 

Check them out for dinner, or order their daily specials and family deals for takeout. 

Shawarma Palace

You may already know this popular fast-food chain. Shawarma Palace serves delicious halal food in Ottawa and its surrounding area. “Ottawa’s Favorite Shawarma since ’96” has vegetarian and non-vegetarian options galore. On the run? Grab a quick bite to go or order delivery. We love their BBQ chicken shawarma and whitning fish shawarma. 

Burgers ‘n Fries Forever

Craving a juicy burger and shake? Meet your BFF in delicious Ottawa halal eats: Burger n’ Fries Forever (shortened to BFF).

Located in Centretown, BFF is a casual, build-your-own burger joint that offers a range of certified halal foods, including:

• Chicken 
• Beef patties
• Beef “bacon” 
• Veggie gravy
• Beyond Burger® patties

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Source: International Media Center

East India Company (Pub & Eatery)

Fancy an all-you-can-eat buffet? 

East India Company is a South Asian buffet, restaurant, and pub in Ottawa. While they do serve alcohol, they also have plenty of halal and vegan dishes available. You can visit for lunch or dinner, or opt for convenient pick-up or delivery services.

For those who lean vegetarian, we recommend their Amritsari Bhurta (when available), and their vegetable hakka noodles. For those who don’t focus on being vegetarian, we recommend the mango chili chicken and Murg Palak.

Fairouz Café

Fairouz Café is a highly acclaimed, upscale Middle Eastern restaurant located in the heart of Ottawa’s Byward Market. The café is named one of Canada’s 100 best restaurants and considered some of Ottawa’s best halal food.

While their menu includes alcoholic beverages, the dishes served are halal and vegan-friendly. Treat yourself with some of the tastiest halal food in Ottawa.

Bergham

Cheese lovers melt for Bergham. This fast-food chain specializes in sandwiches, poutines, and wraps in “distinctive cheesy versions.” Despite being a fast-food chain, Bergham places an emphasis on healthy eating by using Ottawa halal meats that are free of hormones and steroids, along with locally sourced produce.

Nando’s

If you’re a fan of spicy, flame-grilled chicken, you may already know about this popular Afro-Portuguese chain. While not all of their locations offer halal options, the Ottawa locations are certified halal. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to try Nando’s famous flame-grilled chicken with spicy chili sauce. Get on the Nando’s bandwagon and see what the hype is about!

Aladdin Convenience & Bakery

Residents of Ottawa’s Highland Park neighborhood are in luck! Aladdin’s, a popular Lebanese bakery and convenience store, is located nearby and offers a variety of delicious options that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. 

Known for its meat pies, Aladdin’s also offers vegan-friendly options and delectable Middle Eastern desserts. For added convenience, they offer online ordering with halal delivery in Ottawa.

Kara Mia

Craving pasta? Look no further than Kara Mia, located in the south end of Ottawa. 

This Italian-style restaurant offers a variety of Italian-inspired halal meals in Ottawa. While Kara Mia is a 100% halal establishment, they do sell alcohol, as is common for many restaurants in Ontario. 

For an extra special dining experience, we recommend their chili saffron steak.

Supreme Kabob House

Making the trip out to IKEA and craving a halal meal in Ottawa? Across the street is authentic Afghan cuisine, Supreme Kabab House. They serve up fresh, preservative-free food that is sure to satisfy your cravings. Their menu includes kebabs, naan, tandooris, and more that are perfect for sharing with family and friends. 

Ozzy Food Market

Ozzy Food Market is a Mediterranean experience in Gloucester. They offer a meat shop with a variety of halal options for home-cooking, as well as a bakery and fast-food-style restaurant for ordering combos and family platters. 

Ozzy’s Food Market touts free halal delivery in Ottawa and catering service for up to 1,000 people.

Chahaya Malaysia

If you love Asian cuisine, Chahaya Malaysia is a long-standing Indonesian and Malaysian restaurant. They serve halal food to their loyal patrons in the Gloucester, Ontario area. Chahaya Malaysia also offers plant-based options for takeout, as well as halal delivery in Ottawa.

For something on the lighter side, we recommend their shrimp rolls and spring rolls. And who can say no to fantastic chicken curry?

Little Turkish Village Dining Lounge

Little Turkish Village Dining Lounge is an authentic Turkish restaurant. Known for their 30-year commitment to serving halal food in Ottawa and Orléans, visitors enjoy dinners for two or four people. To add to the experience, the restaurant occasionally hosts belly dancing performances.

If you’re craving chicken, we recommend the Shish Tavuk—marinated with Turkish spices and grilled on charcoal. The salmon steak is also a popular choice.

Serve Up Ottawa’s Best Halal Food

Although Ottawa has a variety of halal food options, it can be a challenge to find healthy meals. It’s easy to indulge in fast-food and restaurant-sized portions, your health and your budget certainly won’t be thanking you. 

Protein Chefs is the best halal food delivery in Ottawa for healthy, home-cooked meals.

Enjoy a rotating menu of high-quality halal foods delivered fresh to your door. Every meal is portion-controlled to support your health and fitness. And with meals cooked from scratch, you never have to worry about consuming haram foods. 

Browse our menu, and take $15 off your first order!