Lola's Kitchen

Lola’s Kitchen serves authentic Filipino cuisine. The menu features adobo (vinegar-braised chicken or pork), crispy pata (deep-fried pork knuckle), pancit (stir-fried noodles), lumpia (spring rolls), sinigang (tamarind soup), and traditional desserts like halo-halo and leche flan.

Start with the chicken adobo — it’s the most universally appealing Filipino dish, with tender braised chicken in a savoury-tangy sauce. Add the lumpia (crispy spring rolls) as an appetizer and finish with halo-halo, a layered dessert of shaved ice, sweet beans, fruit, and evaporated milk. Share the crispy pata if dining with others.

Reservations are recommended for dinner, especially on weekends. The restaurant is small, seating approximately 30–40 guests, and with a 4.8-star Google rating it draws a loyal crowd. Weekday lunch is typically available for walk-ins without a wait.

Yes. Filipino cuisine is inherently family-style — dishes are meant to be shared at the table. Children generally enjoy the fried rice, lumpia, and sweet spaghetti (a Filipino specialty). The atmosphere is warm and casual, and staff are accommodating with families.

Lola’s Kitchen on Somerset Street West is approximately 10 km from Ottawa International Airport (YOW). From Adam’s Airport Inn, drive about 20 minutes via the Airport Parkway north to Highway 417, then exit at Bronson Avenue. Street parking is available on Somerset and surrounding streets.