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Restaurant: SemSem Ottawa
SemSem 4.7

SemSem

Alta Vista
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Cozy Middle Eastern style breakfast/brunch cafe with house-baked breads & pastries.

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5.0

Best brunch place in Ottawa, hands down 😋! Fresh, healthy & absolutely DELICIOUS!!!View more

Jan 04, 2024
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5.0

Delicious food. Terrific service. Great for vegans & great labeling on the menu for those who follow specific dietsView more

Jan 02, 2024
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Incredible food. Very unpretentious basic little eatery where everything is made from scratch.View more

Dec 31, 2023
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4.0

The best authentic lebanese I don't recommend buying Sahlab drink.View more

Dec 26, 2023
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5.0

Had another wonderful experience at Semsem! It's my go-to spot for Palestinian & Middle Eastern breakfast & food. Every time I walk in, I feel right at home. The ambiance is warm & cozy, creating the perfect setting for enjoying their authentic dishes. The portions are generous, & everything is deliciously prepared. It's always a top-notch experience dining here. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Middle Eastern flavors! 🌟🍽️🏠View more

Dec 15, 2023
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5.0

So delicious & yumy😋😋View more

Dec 05, 2023
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5.0

Come with a group so you can take advantage of all the good stuff on the menu! Delicious family restaurant with a great assortment of mezze & Lebanese breakfast/brunch dishes.View more

Nov 26, 2023
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This lively hub often buzzes with eager customers, occasionally leading to a brief wait for a table. Yet, the tantalizing culinary delights make the wait worth every second. The portions are great they are both filling & scrumptious. The staff is a paragon of politeness, fostering a dining atmosphere that enhances your eating out moments, making them even more enjoyable & amicable. Even though each dish is properly priced, it's always wise to be mindful of your orders 😉.View more

Nov 21, 2023
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5.0

Went today with local & from away family today. What a treat. Food was flavourful & very good. Favourites were the bread with cheese & the Po Pie, which was a spinach & cheese flat bread (2nd pic). Humus was divine & my niece said the falafels were the best she has had. All six of give SemSem two thumbs up each...twelve thumb rating!!View more

Nov 19, 2023
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5.0

Really good!View more

Nov 17, 2023
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The food was absolutely delicious!!! Couldnt get enough! We ordered a Zaatar Crust & Zaytoon Dip, Musabaha Tahini (AMAZING!) & Grandma's Breakfast. It all came with sides of pita bread, sesame bread & vegetable plates! They have so many vegetarian & vegan options & it's all clearly marked on the menu. The service was 5/5 - very friendly & so professional. Highly recommended if you're looking for a mediterranean brunch/lunch spot!View more

Nov 13, 2023
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5.0

Amazing food & amazing serviceView more

Nov 05, 2023
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3.0

الاكل كتير طيب بس الكميات صارت كتير قليلةمرة عن مرة مقارنة مع التمن خصوصا الفتة جدا قليلة، المعاملة جيدةView more

Nov 04, 2023
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4.0

Overall a great experience. The food was good & fresh. The service was lacking in getting any attention for coffee or water when there was no food order coming. Maybe a little more attention after the food is served incase we are thirsty..☕️🥛🥤View more

Nov 02, 2023
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5.0

The best middle eastern breakfast ever. Lovely service & flavourful food.View more

Nov 01, 2023
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Amazing food & super friendly people. Definitely eat here.View more

Oct 28, 2023
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5.0

Delicious is an understatement of how amazing this place is.View more

Oct 20, 2023
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4.0

I really liked the sojok sunflower. The bread base was fluffy & had a good texture & the flavours were great. The fatteh with yogurt was average. The flafel were crispy, which I liked, but lacked flavour. The shakshouk was not really a shakshouka it was more like eggs sunny side up with some onions, it was underwhelming. I think their best suit is anything with dough or bread since they do that best; everything else is average at best.View more

Oct 15, 2023
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Great authentic middle eastern spot. I tried the Sojok Sandwich & the halloumi cubes. My meal was really good. The service was also super friendly & quick!View more

Oct 10, 2023
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5.0

Literally the best brunch we've ever had! It's a family run business where the food is cooked with pure love 👌 very vegetarian & vegan friendly as there are many no meat options such as fava bean dishes, chickpeas, pies, egg, etc. You really get a mediterannean, middle-eastern experience here & the food is authentic, fresh & extremelt delicious :)

A must visit & hidden gem in Ottawa!View more

Oct 06, 2023
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