★★★★★ "Conveniently located in the heart of Ottawa's all-to-famous Byward Market, Istanbouli serves delicious healthy hearty ""authentic Lebanese cuisine"", featuring delicious items that are ""freshly baked on the premises"" daily, all part of a yummy all-Halal menu. All the staff members who work here are really friendly, hospitable, and well-educated, and always make their patrons' visits enjoyable and memorable. In addition, the staff does an excellent job of keeping their premises meticulously clean; one can even see his/her own reflection on their tables, counters, walls, and floors. Istanbouli Restaurant has two locations in the Ottawa area; this one on 30 Byward (their 2nd to open within only 6 months), and another one in the west end of town on 35 Richmond Road (their 1st location). Istanbouli Restaurant is the only Middle Eastern / Mediterranean restaurant in the capital that offers free delivery, as far as I know. They open daily from 11AM. In addition, the restaurant caters for all occasions. I highly recommend this wonderful all-halal establishment, where I'm proud to be a regular patron, to everyone out there. Al hamdu lillah. Cheers to Happy Healthy Hearty Tasty Halal Eating!" Posted on November 30, 2002 |