Melrose Grocery Store & Helen's Kitchen

You won't find this restaurant listed any where, but it's home to one of the hardest working Lebanese Chefs in the city. Helen's family owns and operates this small corner grocery store which features a small kitchen at the back where Helen fashions authentic Lebanese dishes, with a special every day. The food here is excellent, always fresh and well prepared. Even the simple salads are terrific! Ask Helen what's fresh, and you're sure to get a treat.

Helen has added a few tables to the space in the last year, so you can sit down while you eat. Soak up the family atmosphere as Dad putters about, and the daughter manages the cash.

There's a humble washroom for the family that customers can use if necessary. The place isn't as clean as you'd hope, but the food and friendly service more than make up for it.

Melrose Grocery Store & Helen's Kitchen
1082 Wellington Street West
Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y5

(613) 728-2566