Aroma Meze
Mediterranean

Aroma Meze

4.6 (1,448 reviews)
$$
← Centretown
Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

ABOUT

Quaint, casual pub serving international wines with select Greek & other Mediterranean small plates.

HOURS

Sunday 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Monday 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday (today) 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

RESTAURANT DETAILS

🍽️ Service Options
✓ Dine-in ✓ Takeout ✓ Delivery
⭐ Popular For
✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Groups
🥗 Offerings
✓ Vegetarian options ✓ Beer ✓ Wine ✓ Cocktails ✓ Coffee
🪑 Dining Options
✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner
🏠 Amenities
✓ Washroom ✓ Outdoor seating
👥 Crowd
✓ Groups
📅 Planning
✓ Accepts reservations
💳 Payments
✓ Credit cards ✓ Debit cards ✓ NFC mobile payments
🅿️ Parking
✓ Free street parking ✓ Paid street parking

REVIEWS

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Robin Spencer
January 17, 2026
★★★★★

After reading several great reviews, I decided to take my wife to Aroma Meze for our anniversary dinner. It was an excellent choice. The food was fantastic, the service was even better. It was a great evening overall. The tapas was creative, delicious and beautifully presented.

We discovered upon leaving that they had a second room at the back that looks like a wine cellar, even nicer than the front room.
The prices seem fair and the total bill for the two of us came to $115 plus tip and included wine. I would definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for something special.

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Sutha K
January 5, 2026
★★★★☆

This place is good for a date night or a night out with friends where you can share your plates. We would recommend the Beetroot Towers (so good), Ouzo Shrimp, Octapodaki and Lamb Sliders – they were quite tasty. The Tuna Tataki and Fish Tacos were good though we found the fish in the tacos to be a wee bit tiny. Atmosphere wise, a tad dark in the back room where we were seated. We found it very cold. Overall, we did have a good night. Service was amazing!

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Laura Bosch
December 6, 2025
★★★★★

So good we had to come back! We found this wonderful tapas place for lunch on a busy day of sightseeing. Always a relief to find restaurants that know celiac disease and how to make safe gluten free food – and such a pleasure when 95% of the menu is gluten free!
Lunch: Tuna tataki, Ouzo shrimp, Octapodaki, Kotopulo avgolomeno, Moshari ginger
Dinner: Smoked salmon crisps, Tuna tataki, Ouzo shrimp, Kotopulo avgolomeno, Open face chicken, Moshari ginger, Merguez shakshuka, and Crème brûlée and Chocolate natillas to finish.l
All the plates were amazing flavours, spectacularly presented, especially the flambéed shrimp. Not sure I could pick a favourite dish!
Lunch we sat at the front of the house in the sunny window, dinner at the back “wine cellar”. The ambiance is cozy and both times Zach warmly welcomed us, attentive and so helpful with details about the kitchen’s prep and details.
Will definitely visit next time we’re in town!

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Denis Levesque
October 21, 2025
★★★★★

The experience here was worth it. We ordered so many items we had left overs to bring home!

Aranchini 5-stars
KOLOKITHOKEFTHEDE 5-stars
Fish tacos 3-stars
Open face chicken 5-stars
Greek poutin 5-stars
Moshari ginger 10-stars!!!

Also had the regular pita and most of our meal was made gluten free and it was freaking delicious. The lime raspberry cheesecake was good too!!

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Whiskey Tavanlar
October 20, 2025
★★★★★

I had plans to grab dinner here before even getting to Ottawa as their Octopadaki caught my attention. I absolutely love trying octopus dishes as not everyone gets it cooked just right. So we got Smoked Salmon Crisps, Octopadaki, and Shakshuka. They were quite busy as it was dinner rush but I didn’t mind the wait. I already knew that they were a Tapas place so I anticipated just getting one each or a small serving of the order which is perfect especially if I am looking just to taste something I haven’t had before. Just want to say that this place got the flavors perfect for me, definitely recommend the dishes that I got especially to those who loves the same flavors that I do. The shakshuka was pretty liquidy but the flavor was so on point that I didn’t really mind it. Definitely a place to go back to!

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Mal M
September 23, 2025
★★★★★

It has been a long time since I’ve been to a restaurant where I have enjoyed absolutely everything about it. I stayed at the Alt, the locations was a perfect little walk (about 7mins). Side mention – neighborhood felt safe to walk at night.
As for the resturantl itself; everything from the service to the food quality, the way it was presented, and the beautiful flavors was a 10! The total experience was amazing. A special mention to the servers you were both fantastic. Highly recommend going here we will definitely be back on our next visit to Ottawa.

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🥗 Dietary
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Halal
Serves halal meat - even if they don't advertise it
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Vegan-friendly
Has solid vegan options even if it's not a vegan restaurant
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Confirmed Vegetarian-friendly
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Gluten-free options
Has gluten-free dishes or can accommodate
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Kosher
Serves kosher food or has certified kosher options
✨ Features
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Open past 10pm
Kitchen or bar stays open late - good for night owls
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Happy Hour
Has a regular happy hour with drink or food deals
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BYOB
You can bring your own bottle - call ahead to confirm
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible entrance, seating, or washroom
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Private dining room
Has a private space for events or groups
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Quiet / low noise
Good for conversation - not a loud scene
🍽️ Amenities
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Confirmed Patio
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Live music
Hosts live music or performances regularly
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Dog-friendly
Welcomes dogs on the patio or inside
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Kids menu
Has a dedicated kids menu or child-friendly options
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Confirmed Full Bar
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Takeout
You can order food to go - call or walk in
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Delivery
Delivers directly or through a third-party app
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Cash only
Doesn't accept cards - bring cash
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