Welcome to Safia

Ottawa's Favourite African Restaurant

Experience the rich flavours and Traditions of Somalian cuisine with Canadian hospitality.

Special Menu

Discover Our Signature Selections

Main Platters

Our Platters are served with special flavourful rice, sauteed onions, salad and your choice of protein.

All-Day Breakfast

Our special breakfast is served all day. Breakfast items include Liver (Beer), Anjeero and Fadeerad

Meals and Specials

Our meals for two, three, four and Family specials are great options for dinner nights.

Our Menu

Some of our special dishes

Here are some of our signature dishes crafted with blend of traditional Somali spices.

Sambuus

$1.69

Well cooked ground beef, onions and cilantro. Served with green sauce

Liver (Beer)

$14.99

Served with 3Pcs of Malawah/Anjeero or Large chapati

Malawah

$8.49

3 Pcs served with Tea

Wrap/ Duub (Beef/Chicken)

$10.49

Wrap with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cucumber and protein

Chapati/Sabayat Platter

$19.99

Chapati platter served with lentils and Spinach Medley (price varies with protein selection)

Main Platters

$16.99

Served with Rice and your choice of Protein( Price varies with protein selection)

Meal for 2

$30.99

Big platter with choice of Beef or Chicken Suqaar

8PC Family Specials

$32.99

Comes with 8pcs of chicken and Rice.

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About Us

Our Story

Established 14 years ago in the heart of Ottawa, Safia Restaurant was born from a passion for bringing delicious African flavors to the local community. Our journey, fueled by the unwavering support and love from our patrons, has led us to expand to two locations.

In 2020, we proudly opened our second location on St-Laurent, quickly becoming a favorite in the east end of town. We remain a family-owned and operated establishment, dedicated to providing the same warmth and authenticity that has defined us from the beginning.

Fresh Ingredient

Every dish is prepared with fresh ingredients. Every dish at our restaurant is prepared fresh daily. Enjoy the difference that freshness makes in every bite.

Best Services

Our dedicated staff provide exceptional service, ensuring a warm, welcoming, and memorable dining experience. We're here to meet your needs and make your visit special.

Tradional recieps

Enjoy authentic dishes made with time-honored recipes passed down through generations. We preserve the rich flavors and techniques of our culinary heritage in every bite.

Our Locations

Meet the Good Taste Today

Come and visit us at any of our locations.

1115 Cobden Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 2Z1

Tuesday to Thrusday

12.00 PM – 08.00 PM

Saturday – Sunday

12.00 PM – 9.00 PM

Closed – Mon

2335 St. Laurent Blvd Unit 110, Ottawa, ON K1G 5G8

Wednesday – Saturday

12.00 PM – 09.00 PM

Sunday

12.00 PM – 08.00 PM

Closed – Mon & Tue

Testimonial

Review From Our Customers

Amazing food. Went with some colleagues and we all enjoyed our food! Great service and overall experience. Would definitely recommend

Hassan Zafar

Ottawa, ON

This place is a serious gem. A friend referred us so we ordered a little of everything for takeout. We couldn’t stop eating! Thank you Safia restaurant!

Yanika

Ottawa, ON

I have never had Somali food. I came here on a recommendation and I was really blown away. Explosion of flavour, spicy and cooked perfectly. Definitely coming back for more. I had the chicken wrap.

Brandon Fong

Ottawa, ON

The food here is sooooo fresh. Really impressed with the quality and taste. The portions are huge and would most likely last you for two meals. Prices are also cheap for the amount of food you get.

Mehar Jebara

Ottawa, ON

I ordered the rice and beef, chicken and chapati, and a samosa. All 3 were delicious and the former 2 were generously sized. Meats were well seasoned and tender, the chapati was flakey and amazing, and the rice was great. Very glad I discovered this gem!

Juliet

Ottawa, ON

This place is delicious. Kind staff, generous portions. We've already gone back a few times since first trying it a few months ago. I love the mixed chapati wrap, but the server recommended trying their pasta so that'll be next!

Heather Toycan

Ottawa, ON

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Ottawa's Favourite African Restaurant

Discover Our Signature Selections

Main Platters

All-Day Breakfast

Meals and Specials

Some of our special dishes

Sambuus

Liver (Beer)

Malawah

Wrap/ Duub (Beef/Chicken)

Chapati/Sabayat Platter

Main Platters

Meal for 2

8PC Family Specials

Our Story

Fresh Ingredient

Best Services

Tradional recieps

Meet the Good Taste Today

Review From Our Customers

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