A little about this place
About Retaj Shawarma
Retaj Mediterranean Cuisine & Shawarma is a family-run Lebanese shawarma shop and bakery-café at 4456 Limebank Road in Riverside South, now under new ownership. Chicken and beef shawarma come as wraps, platters and family platters, alongside beef kabab and kafta, donair, chicken poutine, tabbouleh and sides such as fried eggplant and cauliflower. Za'atar pies, fatayer and a weekend breakfast menu are offered, and a coffee corner serves lattes, espresso, bubble tea and house desserts.
Signature dishes
- Chicken Shawarma
- Beef Shawarma
- Mixed Shawarma
- Chicken Shawarma Platter
- Mixed Platter
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.6 / 5294 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
247 247 - 4 stars
18 18 - 3 stars
10 10 - 2 stars
2 2 - 1 star
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What people enjoy
- Juicy, well-marinated shawarma and fresh, home-style sides and pies.
- Warm, generous family owners and friendly staff.
- Generous platters at reasonable prices.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is Retaj Shawarma known for?
Retaj Shawarma's listed signature dishes include Chicken Shawarma, Beef Shawarma, Mixed Shawarma, Chicken Shawarma Platter.
Where is Retaj Shawarma located?
Retaj Shawarma is at 4456 Limebank Road, Ottawa. The listed neighbourhood is Riverside South. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Retaj Shawarma?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.