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ByWard Market
ByWard Market is home to 5 verified picks in our verified halal directory. Below we walk through what makes the area a halal dining destination, the restaurants worth knowing, and how we sourced every claim on this page.
01Halal dining in and around ByWard Market
ByWard Market sits within Ottawa's broader halal dining map. Some of the picks on this page are inside ByWard Market itself; others are in immediately adjacent neighbourhoods within a short drive. We list the real address on every card so you can decide what counts as "near" for your trip — rather than reshuffling restaurants under whichever neighbourhood label drives more search traffic.
02Editor's Picks
The shortlist below is drawn from our verified directory. Every restaurant has been cross-checked against the operator's own channels (website, on-site signage or direct contact) and at least one independent listing. We do not publish guest counts or aggregate ratings we have not personally verified. See our editorial standards page for the full process.
031. Pho By Night — Vietnamese (309 Dalhousie St)
Pho By Night is a halal-friendly vietnamese kitchen in ByWard Market, located at 309 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E8. It earns its place on this ByWard Market shortlist for a clearly stated halal program and a consistent menu. Signature plate to try: Supreme Soup Bowl. Price tier: $.
042. Shawarma Palace (Rideau) — Lebanese (ByWard Market)
Shawarma Palace (Rideau) is a halal-certified lebanese kitchen in ByWard Market, located at 464 Rideau St, Ottawa. It earns its place on this ByWard Market shortlist for a clearly stated halal program and a consistent menu. Signature plate to try: Chicken Shawarma Plate. Price tier: $.
053. Rock'N Deli (Rideau Centre) — Smoked Meat (ByWard Market)
Rock'N Deli (Rideau Centre) is a halal-certified smoked meat kitchen in ByWard Market, located at 50 Rideau St (Rideau Centre), Ottawa. It earns its place on this ByWard Market shortlist for a clearly stated halal program and a consistent menu. Signature plate to try: Smoked Meat Sandwich. Price tier: $.
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Open the directory064. Fairouz — Lebanese (ByWard Market)
Fairouz is a halal-friendly lebanese kitchen in ByWard Market, located at 15 Clarence St, Ottawa. It earns its place on this ByWard Market shortlist for a clearly stated halal program and a consistent menu. Signature plate to try: Whole Roasted Lamb Shoulder. Price tier: $$.
075. Oh My Grill — Greek (ByWard Market)
Oh My Grill is a halal-certified greek kitchen in ByWard Market, located at 169 York St, Ottawa. It earns its place on this ByWard Market shortlist for a clearly stated halal program and a consistent menu. Signature plate to try: Chicken Souvlaki. Price tier: $.
08Plan a byward market visit
Reservations are recommended for sit-down rooms on Friday and Saturday nights, and during Ramadan. Most counter-service kitchens take walk-ins. Confirm the specific dish you order is halal, especially for delivery, and don't hesitate to ask staff about cross-contamination — the operators on this page expect those questions and answer them well.
09How we verified these restaurants
Each restaurant on this page has been verified against the operator's own website, social channels or on-site signage, and at least one independent listing such as Ottawa Tourism, a city food publication or the Google Business Profile run by the operator. Address, phone and opening hours are re-checked at least once a year. Operators can request a same-week update via the contact page. See our editorial standards for the full policy.
Verified Picks in Our Directory
5 verified restaurants mentioned in this guide
Every restaurant cited above has its own listing with addresses, hours, source links and a Last verified timestamp.
Pho By Night
Vietnamese · ByWard Market · $
309 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E8
Shawarma Palace (Rideau)
Lebanese · ByWard Market · $
464 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
Rock'N Deli (Rideau Centre)
Smoked Meat · ByWard Market · $
50 Rideau St (CF Rideau Centre), Ottawa, ON
Fairouz
Lebanese · ByWard Market · $$
15 Clarence St, Ottawa, ON
Oh My Grill
Greek · ByWard Market · $
169 York St, Ottawa, ON
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q.What is the best halal restaurant for byward market in ByWard Market?
- Pho By Night (Vietnamese, ByWard Market) is one of our top verified picks. It is halal-friendly, sits at 309 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E8, and is best known for its supreme soup bowl.
- Q.Are there other verified halal options in ByWard Market?
- Yes. Shawarma Palace (Rideau) (Lebanese, ByWard Market) is another reliable, halal-certified option in our directory at 464 Rideau St, Ottawa.
- Q.How does Halal Restaurants Ottawa Editorial Team verify halal status?
- We label a restaurant "Halal Certified" only when the operator publishes a halal-only program through their own channels. "Halal Friendly" means the operator publishes a labelled halal menu but also serves non-halal items. We document the source for every claim and re-check listings annually. Read our editorial standards for the full process.
- Q.Do you accept payment for placement?
- We sell premium listings to operators (see "For Restaurateurs"), but paid placement does not influence whether a restaurant appears in the directory or which halal label it receives. Editorial decisions sit with our editorial team.
- Q.How can I report a correction?
- Email tips@halalrestaurantsottawa.ca or use the contact form. We aim to verify and update flagged listings within five business days, and material corrections include a "Last verified" timestamp on the listing page.
- Q.Are these restaurants suitable for non-Muslim diners as well?
- Yes. Every restaurant on this page is open to the general public. Halal status concerns the kitchen's sourcing and preparation — it does not change the menu's appeal for non-Muslim guests.
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