Osmow's Shawarma
Reviews of Osmow's Shawarma
from GoogleClean, bright and open late is what I needed. Came here at 1am and ate inside. The restaurant was clean the the service was with a smile. Despite a minor misunderstanding that was quickly and efficiently taken care of, this was by far one of the best Shwarma restaurants I've been too. Everything was fresh and tasty. Perfect! Thank you!
Just rolled into Calgary at 3:30 a.m. after a late-night delivery, and I was convinced my stomach was about to start eating itself. 😂 Thankfully, Osmow's Shawarma came in absolutely clutch. Fresh, loaded, and exactly what you need when you've been on the road all night. Whoever was working deserves a raise for feeding sleep-deprived delivery drivers at ridiculous hours. 10/10. You saved both my mood and my sanity. I'll definitely be back on my next Calgary run.
First time trying this place, went for a late meal. Saw the poutine in ye reviews. Order a large chicken and beef poutine. Didn’t see it on the menu, to my surprise it can it to $23.40! That is asking a lot for one poutine. The menu prices showed an average of $16-$18. Which would have been too much for the small poutine I got. Why be stingy with fries? Portion did not reflect the price. Beef was chunks of beef not your typical shawarma beef, chicken was usual. Tate was good, however pockets of very spicy sauce. I ordered like spice with sauce in the side. Be careful with the spice. 🥵 I like that it was more savoury than sweet like other places. The meal was good but I don’t think I’ll return. I can go three blocks away where I’ll get twice the food for cheaper. There was also homeless people coming in and asking people for money. It would be nice if they asked them to leave instead of just letting them harass customers. Staff was great, did tasted good. Still recommend but know it’s pricey.
Very disappointed with my order today. I’ve been to Osmow’s many times, but this was my first really bad experience. Ordered a Large Chicken Half & Half and Hummus with Pita. The Half & Half had no seasoning and no sauces at all—just plain rice, fries, and chicken. I called the location and spoke with an employee named Satish to let them know about the issue. Hopefully they take the feedback seriously.
Had an amazing experience at Osmow’s on 17th Ave! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavour. Special thanks to Satish for providing outstanding service and making the whole experience even better. Great customer service, friendly attitude, and amazing food — definitely recommend this place! Will be coming back for sure. 🙌🔥
Best service, . Greetings with smiles on face, make your customers happy.. their Falafel Wrap is awesome.. Best customer service.
Significantly better shawarma options are available in the city. Portions are small. Quality has gone downhill over the last few years. I would opt out from going here again.
1 star: Everything is ok but since there employee (Harpreet) gone there quality of chicken gone down as chicken is always overcooked and very crunchy. Please let your employees know not to overcook chicken. I really like this place. For now i am giving 5 star but if this is not fixed then definitely i will give 1 star.
Had a really great experience here. The food was fresh, full of flavor, and served quickly. The staff was friendly and made us feel welcome. I would definitely come back again
Been to many shawarma places, but this restaurant’s food quality and portion was excellent. Moreover, friendly staff with good food assistance makes it more delightful. Spice levels are flamin’ though, little spice option was good saviour as assisted by staff.
Freshly prepared Chicken on the rocks! Perfectly cooked. Manveer guided me through the ordering process and made really good suggestions. Medium spice level suggestion was actually a saviour, it was pretty hot. I wish there was an option to tip as Manveer went above and beyond in his service for me by preparing it just the way I like it. 5 stars for this location and Manveer. Great food and even better people. Please give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.
Tried Osmow’s for the first time and we were seriously impressed! I had the Half & Half with Chicken Shawarma — perfectly spiced, generous portions, and that garlic sauce took it to another level. My wife went for the Chicken Salad with Fattoush, and she couldn’t stop raving about how fresh and flavorful it was. On top of that, the staff was super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Great value, quick service, and food that hits the spot. Definitely coming back!
About Osmow's Shawarma
Osmow's 17 Avenue SE branch, at 4501 17 Ave SE, serves the halal Mediterranean chain's Chicken On the Rocks bowls and shawarma in a clean, bright dining room with free parking. The chain uses halal meat at all its locations.
The menu is the same as at any branch, built around the Chicken On the Rocks bowl and the garlic sauce. The Half and Half with chicken shawarma is also good, and the chicken salad with fattoush is fresh. The garlic sauce is strong, so ask for a small side of it the first time. Diners say the food is fresh and flavourful, and the garlic sauce takes it to another level.
What it's like
Staff are friendly and happy to guide first-timers through the order, and they will adjust the spice on request. It suits families and groups, and the dining room is comfortable for a sit-down meal. Diners say the service is quick and the restaurant is clean, with the staff going out of their way to help.
Before you go
The spice can be hot, so ask for a lower level if you are sensitive to it. Diners say the food comes out fresh and quickly, so it is an easy meal to enjoy.
| Monday | 9 a.m.–5 a.m. |
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| Tuesday | 9 a.m.–5 a.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m.–5 a.m. |
| Thursday | 9 a.m.–5 a.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m.–5 a.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m.–5 a.m. |
| Sunday | 9 a.m.–5 a.m. |