Takeout becomes its own food group most Monday nights – or every night of the week, depending on how often you like to cook (or not cook). Make it your mission to get your serving of Ottawa’s most delicious takeout options.
Riverside Pizzeria is an affordable and delicious destination for pizza, subs and wings in the south part of Ottawa.. You really can’t go wrong with anything on their menu, especially their pizza – it’s the best in the city. But, don’t just take my word for it. It’s in your best interest to give it a try, especially when you don’t feel like cooking for yourself.
House of Greek is a go-to spot for authentic Greek cuisine. Served fresh and warm, their menu runs the gamut of the most popular dishes Greece has to offer. Here you’ll find spanakopita, dolmades, beef gyro pitas and their chicken souvlaki platter, which comes with rice, lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce.
Number One Chinese Take Out is a favourite in Westboro and Centretown, and is as true to its name as you might expect. Among the many Chinese dishes their menu offers, the restaurant is especially known for their General Tao Chicken, chicken balls and mixed vegetables dishes.
If you’re looking for authentic Thai cuisine, Talay Thai Food is everything you could hope for, and more. Try their tom kha gai, hot and sour chicken soup with mushrooms, lemongrass, galangal and coconut milk. Or, try their delicious pad Thai, which comes with stir-fried noodles, egg, bacon, shrimp, bean sprouts and peanuts.
Generous portion sizes and affordable combos have a lot to do with making New Hong Kong a popular spot for Chinese takeout in the city. If you’re serious about good takeout, try their chicken Chow Mein, with chicken fried rice, one egg roll and delicious sweet and sour chicken balls.
Shawarma’s King is the place to go for some of the best Lebanese and Middle Eastern fast food in the city. Their mixed shawarma pita wrap sandwich combines chicken and beef, and is served with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and turnip, plus your choice of garlic, hummus, hot sauce, sweet and sour or tahini sauce.
House of Georgie and Sorento takes the fuss out of takeout with their pizza, Middle Eastern and Canadian cuisine. A good bet is Georgie's special pizza, which is topped with mushrooms, bacon, green peppers, olives, onions and sliced tomatoes. And, their pizza burger is as good as it sounds, with minced meat, mushrooms and green peppers.
What do you do when you can’t decide between getting a pizza or a sub? You combine the two. Get the best of both worlds at Bobbie’s Pizza and Subs with their pizza sub, which includes mushrooms, pepperoni, green peppers, pizza sauce and cheese. Or, try Bobbie's special pizza, with mushrooms, bacon, onions, olives, tomatoes and green peppers.
Yorgo’s Greek Food and Pizza prides themselves on using fresh, high quality ingredients. Get your fill of Greek food and gourmet pizza here. Try their souvlaki, subs, pasta and chicken wings, or get your hands on their pita wraps, rolled in Greek pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce.