Aroma Meze

21 recent ratings
$$ • Tapas Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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20 ratings

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239 Nepean St
Ottawa, ON K2P 0B7, Canada
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Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I had the lamb shanks, some dips, and a few small appetizers. Super tasty!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Great Greek tapas restaurant, almost everything offered GF and reasonable price.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing! Felt so safe and almost everything on the menu can be gluten free.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Tapas
  • Vegetarian Friendly

Photos


Smoked salmon
Fish taco
Arancini
Dips and gluten pita
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Symptomatic Celiac

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Food was very good! The octopus dish, falafel, greek poutine were must tries. All dishes except about two were gluten free. They had GF pita for an extra charge. Drinks were decent but nothing special. Just make sure to confirm the dishes were gluten free to be safe. Service was great and very reasonably priced.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Had a wonderful experience a couple of years ago but sadly not the best one recently. If you’re celiac just be sure to confirm that the dishes you’re ordering are in fact modified to be gluten free (request it each time not just at the beginning and confirm when dish is brought out). I ordered the lamb sliders gluten free and thought the bun looked and felt pretty doughy so I pulled the waiter aside and asked if it was safe and he immediately apologized and admitted he had forgotten to punch in as gluten free (and comp’d that plate) They did make a new order but I’m really glad I trusted my gut and asked before taking a bite. It would have been a terrible birthday night spent throwing up for me otherwise. Aside from that, I really enjoyed the risotto balls and saganaki.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Great night with friends (who aren't GF). Everything except the Spanakopita was safe to order. Server and kitchen were well informed and knowledgable. Dinner was excellent.

Make a reso, this place fills up fast.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

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The food is delicious and they are very knowledgeable about cross contamination/celiac. Most dishes are gluten free or can be made gluten free with a substitution. They have a dedicated gluten free fryer as well so you really can have most items on the menu! The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is very cozy.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great food and celiac safe. A large variety, server was great. Very safe.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Review


Almost everything is gluten free! Love it!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


This food is good. Almost all the food is/can be made gluten free and they are super Knowledgeable. I would highly recommend the ginger beef and the eggplant with spinach.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Everything was fantastic!!! Incredibile dishes all over the world’s flavours and all menu was totally gluten free!! Super!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Wow! Amazing food. We shared 6 different items and gluten free pita and tzatziki and a red pepper feta sauce. Flavours were awesome! The menu is 97% gluten free! Dedicated fryer and knowledgeable staff! A+

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Review


Most of the menu is GF and everything is incredibly delicious.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


We had dinner here on May 3, 2023 and it was so good! Most of their menu can be made gluten free. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. It’s a pretty small place, so I recommend you make a reservation.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 12 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Amazing restaurant. Open face chicken is my favourite and the GF pita is so good!! The staff is so knowledgeable and the menu clearly marks which items are GF or can be made GF. I love how they confirm when they bring a dish out that it's GF. Pricey but worth it! Such a nice atmosphere.

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The best tapas you’ll ever have - even compared to gluten places (according to non-gf friends)

All but one item on this menu is gf - including amazing gnocchi, soft fluffy pita, etc.

The amazing food on top of the amazing wine… I can’t recommend this place enough!!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Il n'y a qu'un seul item qui n'est pas sans gluten sur le menu ! Les portions sont juste parfaites pour 2 personnes et on a droit a une grandes variété. Le pain pita sg est à tomber 😋 Le menu suggère 6 à 8 plats mais 5 aurait été assez pour nous. Le serveur était très au courant sur la contamination croisée et j'étais en confiance

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Almost everything on the menu is GF. So many options and the food is amazing!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I've always felt very safe eating here and I've never had a reaction. They take cross contamination seriously. Wonderful restaurant for celiacs and non-celiacs alike.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Love Aroma Meze. High equality, delicious food. Different from the ordinary. They make a gf bread for the dips.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Almost everything on the menu is gluten free and the staff are extremely knowledgeable. When I told our server that I was celiac, he replied that I had come to the right place and I didn't need to worry as everything would be prepared safely. The food was delicious...a multitude of wonderful flavours with a Mediterranean fusion approach. Some nice wines, too, to accompany. Highly recommended.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Fabulous!! If you want GF Greek food, this is the place in Ottawa. Almost everything is safe.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Amazing food. Basically the whole menu is GF. I would highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Almost all things on their menu are gluten free. Very good food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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I think there was only about 2 things on the menu that we couldn't order!! They even make their own pita in a separate oven, etc. Do tasty. Dinner for three with six shared plates and a bottle of wine was about $50 each. Recommend the filling sauces and pita, gorgonzola gnocci and octopus!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My go-to place in Ottawa -- food is phenomenal and so many gluten free options. A dedicated fryer means bring on the crispy items!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Great extensive celiac friendly menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Staff were awesome! Majority of the menu is gf (safe for celiac) and they were great about accommodating my other allergies (shellfish and fish). Will definitely be back again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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This is an amazing place to eat! 100% GF friendly!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Nearly the entire menu is gluten-free, and the gluten-free pita was good enough that my gluten eating family liked them. Plates are shared, so if you're sensitive make sure that you serve yourself first/only order gluten-free items for best results! If you like Mediterranean food, this is a good find.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Almost everything on the menu is gluten-free. Even when your table orders stuff that isn't (philo pastry), you are given a GF alternative. Seeing virtually an entire menu GF sure makes this celiac comfortable eating at a restaurant! Great food too!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Love this place!!! Chef is celiac!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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My celiac husband and I went here for our anniversary and were so happy! Everything was completely delicious. Most of the menu is naturally gluten free, with just a few items that do have gluten in them. Regardless, we specified that it was very very important that there be no cross contamination and they were wonderful. No issues at all! They even have gluten free pita if you ask for it (and as a gluten eater, I thought it was pretty darn good). No issues with the deep fried items either.Also: tzatziki, saganyaki, gnocchi, stuffed mushroom caps, goat cheese deep fried stuffed zucchini blossoms... yum

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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