Alissar Lebanese Cuisine

1765 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa - K1G 3V4
38 reviews
Middle Eastern Mediterranean
(613) 249-0888

Walked in and the place was filthy. The employee behind the counter was wearing Soviet propaganda. Don’t know which is more disgusting. Avoid this place

Best shawarma and falafel that I've ever had.

Gone in a couple of times now, absolutely shocked by the lack of cleanliness. Panini press looks like it hasn't been cleaned in years, stove and fryers caked in black crust of years of filth. The employees are very friendly yes, but one guy seems more preoccupied by smoking cigarettes out front of the restaurant. Donaire meat was like cardboard, the pickles look like something from a sci-fi aliens pantry, and to be honest, stomach aches have ensued after every visit. Also everything on the menu is ridiculously overpriced. for what you get, medium wrap for 15$ and a large for 20$ at the quality it is is absolutely unacceptable.If you value friendly staff and quick service above all others, go ahead, it's your choice. But if you value your food not being made in an environment where food contact surfaces and cooking equipment look neglected and nightmarishly unclean, that's a GOOD choice, don't go here. I refuse to believe this place has more than one star.

Best shawarma and fallafal in town

Owner/employee Came in from having a cigarette and didn’t even wash his hands before making my sandwich, horrible

I wish there was a 3.5 option - this restaurant is by no means a 3 but it’s also not quite a 4. Not sure where all the reviews for best shawarma in the city came from and the super strong garlic as it’s all pretty average. The quality of the chicken is good though which is reassuring. Good salad and cauliflower sandwiches too. Just such a shame the chicken shawarma isn’t seasoned enough. Lovely service though.

Amazing shawarma and very friendly guy behind the counter

Delivery by appointment add dock pic on the back of building for semi truck

Delivery by appointment add dock pic on the back of building for semi truck

They always cancel my orders 15 minutes before they're supposed to arrive. Multiple times ruining my plans for the evening.Hey, if you don't do delivery, remove your restaurant from those services and spare everyone the misery.