Iraqi cafe · Carlington

Treated like a guest
in someone's home

Kebabs, hummus, coffee and a lounge for conversation — late into the night on Shillington.

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Kebabs & hummus

Authentic Arab plates — spiced kebabs, rich hummus, food meant to be shared at the table.

Seating room with stone walls, checkered floor and green and red tablecloths

Coffee

Small cups, long talks. Come for the coffee and stay for the room.

Stage with Babylonia gold script and Arabic lettering under green lights

Shisha & conversation

A lounge for hookah, a pool table, and the kind of evening that doesn't hurry.

Blue pool table with hookahs lined along a stone wall

Stone fieldstone counter with arched alcove

Wider view of the stone service counter and arched niches

In true Iraqi fashion, you’re treated like a guest in someone’s home. This place offers a beautiful slice of culture. It’s the perfect place for a nice conversation. …

Dr.Saad Saeed

The food was absolutely incredible—authentic, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every bite was a true taste of Arab cuisine, from the perfectly spiced kebabs to the rich, aromatic hummus. It’s the kind of place where you can truly savor …

Karim Karim

Find us in Carlington

1319 Shillington Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Z 8A3

Hours

Open daily · 3 PM – 3 AM