Neighbourhood Guides
Gatineau
Our verified directory does not currently include any restaurants whose registered neighbourhood is Gatineau, but 6 verified verified picks from immediately adjacent neighbourhoods are listed below — each card shows the real address so you can decide what counts as "near" for your trip.
01Halal dining in and around Gatineau
To be clear up front: none of the picks on this page are inside Gatineau or Hull — our verified directory does not yet cover the Quebec side of the river. Every restaurant listed below is on the Ottawa side, concentrated in the ByWard Market cluster directly across the bridges. We list the real address on every card so you can judge the distance yourself, rather than padding this page with unverified Gatineau names.
02The honest state of our Gatineau coverage
Our directory currently focuses on the Ontario side of the river, so we do not yet list restaurants whose address is in Gatineau or Hull. Rather than pad this page with unverified names, we list the closest verified halal options: the ByWard Market cluster sits directly across the Alexandra and Portage bridges, roughly 5–10 minutes by car from downtown Gatineau. If you operate or know a halal restaurant in Gatineau that should be listed, use the contact page — Gatineau is next on our verification list.
03Editor'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 We do not publish guest counts or aggregate ratings we have not personally verified.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.
041. Pho By Night — Vietnamese (ByWard Market)
Pho By Night is a halal-friendly vietnamese kitchen in ByWard Market, located at ByWard Market, Ottawa. It earns its place on this Gatineau shortlist for a clearly stated halal program and a consistent menu. Signature plate to try: Supreme Soup Bowl. Price tier: $.
052. 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 Gatineau shortlist for a clearly stated halal program and a consistent menu. Signature plate to try: Chicken Shawarma Plate. Price tier: $.
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Open the directory063. 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 Gatineau shortlist for a clearly stated halal program and a consistent menu. Signature plate to try: Smoked Meat Sandwich. Price tier: $.
074. 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 Gatineau shortlist for a clearly stated halal program and a consistent menu. Signature plate to try: Whole Roasted Lamb Shoulder. Price tier: $$.
085. Kochin Kitchen — South Indian (ByWard Market)
Kochin Kitchen is a halal-friendly south indian kitchen in ByWard Market, located at 271 Dalhousie St, Ottawa. It earns its place on this Gatineau shortlist for a clearly stated halal program and a consistent menu. Signature plate to try: Kerala Chicken Curry. Price tier: $.
096. Oh My Grill — Greek (ByWard Market)
Oh My Grill is a halal-certified greek kitchen in ByWard Market, located at 169 York St, Ottawa. It earns its place on this Gatineau shortlist for a clearly stated halal program and a consistent menu. Signature plate to try: Chicken Souvlaki. Price tier: $.
10Plan a gatineau visit
Reservations are recommended for sit-down rooms on Friday and Saturday nights, and during Ramadan. Most counter-service kitchens take walk-ins. Confirm the specific dish you order is halal, especially for delivery, and don't hesitate to ask staff about cross-contamination — the operators on this page expect those questions and answer them well.
11How we verified these restaurants
Each restaurant on this page has been verified against the operator's own website, social channels or on-site signage, and at least one independent listing such as Ottawa Tourism, a city food publication or the Google Business Profile run by the operator. Address, phone and opening hours are re-checked at least once a year. Operators can request a same-week update via the contact page. See our editorial standards for the full policy.
Verified Picks in Our Directory
6 verified restaurants mentioned in this guide
Every restaurant cited above has its own listing with addresses, hours, source links and a Last verified timestamp.
Pho By Night
Vietnamese · ByWard Market · $
309 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E8
Shawarma Palace (Rideau)
Lebanese · ByWard Market · $
464 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
Rock'N Deli (Rideau Centre)
Smoked Meat · ByWard Market · $
50 Rideau St (CF Rideau Centre), Ottawa, ON
Fairouz
Lebanese · ByWard Market · $$
15 Clarence St, Ottawa, ON
Kochin Kitchen
South Indian · ByWard Market · $
271 Dalhousie 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 gatineau in Gatineau?
- Pho By Night (Vietnamese, ByWard Market) is one of our top verified picks. It is halal-friendly, sits at ByWard Market, Ottawa, and is best known for its supreme soup bowl.
- Q.Are there other verified halal options in Gatineau?
- 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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