Safia Restaurant | Authentic Flavors & Unique Dining Experience

Experience Authentic East African Flavours in Ottawa

From richly spiced meats to freshly made chapati and rice dishes, we bring authentic flavors straight to your table.

About Us

At Safia Restaurant, we proudly serve authentic Vietnamese cuisine in Ottawa, crafted with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. From our signature pho with rich, slow-cooked broth to flavorful vermicelli bowls and crispy spring rolls, every dish reflects the heart of Vietnamese cooking.

With two convenient locations in Ottawa, we are committed to delivering quality, consistency, and a memorable dining experience whether you dine in or order online

Our Menu

Discover the true essence of Vietnamese cuisine through a menu rooted in tradition and refined with a modern touch.

From slow-simmered broths to perfectly grilled meats and vibrant fresh herbs, every dish is crafted with care and balance.

Each bite delivers a harmony of flavors — fresh, savory, and deeply satisfying — bringing you closer to the heart of Vietnam.

HOURS

Day	Operating Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	12:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday	12:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday	12:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday	12:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday	12:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday	12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location

Safia Restaurant (Cobden)

4.7

Based on 302 reviews

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Duale Abdillahi

23:53 23 Apr 26

Love the food, it never dissapoints. staff are amazing and very customer friendly. Highly recommend!

AJ Nabizada

00:12 20 Apr 26

Walked in today 2 minutes before closing and was served with a smile, food was still hot and really good! Great portions at a reasonable price.

Abdelhakim M.

17:48 14 Apr 26

Nasra

18:50 05 Apr 26

Great food, friendly staff, and a cozy atmosphere. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the service was quick and welcoming. I’ll definitely be coming back! Somali food 😋✅

Nile

00:37 04 Apr 26

The food here is always amazing! I had rice with beef suqaar and chicken suqaar—both were full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The lamb is also really good. Great service every time, friendly and welcoming staff. Definitely coming back!

Shana Bien-Aime

13:43 05 Feb 26

First time trying their food...and let me tell youuuu, it was amazing!! I had the rice and 2 different meats ...chicken & beef and it was so good omgg. Tender well seasoned ohh and it also came with a spicy sauce as well omgg heaven...and don't get me started on the ricee!! Service was great as well Mahud... great customer service and very nice and polite!! Definitely would recommend this place to friends and family & Definitely going back again!!
Thank you guys!!!

Zenon Slodki

20:00 28 Jan 26

I had the takeout order of the lamb and rice dish which was great. The lamb was very tender and the rice well seasoned and flavorful. The portion size was large. A single order can easily feed two people.

A. Bello

15:17 04 Jan 26

Ordered the lamb and rice to go. Was my first time trying Safia and the food was great. The spice we were given was okay, I didn’t get the kick I wanted but it added more flavour to the food. The lamb was very tender and tasted very good. The server was very generous with the portion.

Ashton Mathias

03:06 12 Aug 25

Got the rice and mixed chicken/beef suqaar ($22.50 I believe). Pricing is not bad. Portions are definitely large. Food is pretty good.