Pili Pili

In town just for transit and lunch, accidently found this place from Google Maps. Total satisfaction. Food is totally amazing. Ordered a two whole chicken meal which includes 3 sides for group of 6 people. The char on the chicken is such a wholesome experience. Perfect saltiness for me. We requested the spicy level to just a brush and it's on the perfect level balancing the flavor of the chicken in and out. Outside is crispy char, inside is soft and flavorful. Rice is fragrant, fries is crispy, and plantain is crispy on the outside while soft inside and there is a hint of sweet and tangy. Our server is really friendly, explaining each menu to us. And also had given us a free portion of rice. Will definitely come back when I visit Ottawa in the future.

Got the whole chicken with the pictured sides and it was fantastic. Juicy, flavourful and absolutely delicious. Impeccable service too and we got a tour of the menu where the unfamiliar items were explained not just patiently but with joy. Will return for sure.

Omg Amazing food and service. I was in Ottawa for business and Pili Pili came highly recommended from colleagues. The portions were huge and food was fresh. I mean huge because I have leftovers for 2 more meals! The service from Libya and Ramone was top notch and they made our group feel like family. I would HIGHLY recommend supporting this local business

Not the kind of food I usually go for, but was impressed! I got the half chicken platter good for two full meals. I recommend this place. I thought it might be bland and lacking In flavour, but I was wrong. The chicken had a lot more flavour than I thought, maybe a bit more would have been even greater. The plantain was yummy. Rice was cooked properly. Good overall portion size.

Outstanding Place ! It is well placed on the street so the access is very easy. Parking spot at the front and near the place too. The place looks awesome, staff very friendly and always smiling even on their bad days lol. Food excellent they have a variety of range for afro-caribean enthusiastic. Much much recommend

The best grilled chicken I had in Ottawa!!! The owners are such lovely people which is cherry on the top. Would absolutely recommend the place and would definitely go back again!! Loved it!

Ordered the whole chicken meal from here. The chicken was incredible! The meat was very well cooked and so soft. The seasons is amazing! Definitely worth the price.

First, very friendly and helpful staff! The greeter welcomed us warmly and gave us time to decide, and then made recommendations the whole chicken with 3 sides for our family of 4 including two teen boys. The chicken and fries regular and seasoned and rice were fantastic, and the seasoned had kick! The owners wife and husband we assume spoke with us as we left, and were extremely friendly and genuine. Would definitely recommend and will be back! Great value as well!

Very flavorful grilled chicken, also good portion/value.

The place is cozy, the food is delicious and the price is right. It was a very good lunch experience. You have the choice of 4 levels of spices and many sides for your main dish. I strongly recommend.