Middle Eastern Restaurants near East York, ON

“Good quality flavourful and authentic home-style food. Friendly and knowledgeable host was happy to answer our questions about Mediterranean dishes and culture. Great experience overall.“

“Great food and great service!! Nadima and Maria were so nice and provided excellent and very attentive service!! Definitely recommend this place for authentic Arab food!!“

“The best SHAWARMA EVER keep up the good work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻many thanks 🌺“

“Best shawarma in Toronto!“

“Thank You so much for an amazing evening November 09, 2024 at Old Avenue. The food is amazing, The Service is so attentive and quick. The Atmosphere is welcoming and you can feel the love and care from the owner the chef and the serving young people. Defiantly will go again and again to try more interesting things on the menu.“

“We have been here several times and every time its absolutely amazing. The owner is so hospitable and the food, just wow. The shawarma chicken and beef wraps are amazing. The meat and chicken isn't cooked twice. Its carved right from the spit into your wrap. I would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who's looking for great authentic food and amazing pricing.“

“Arbequina was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had! Chef Moeen is so talented! He went above and beyond for us! The food is unique, flavorful and fresh. Can’t wait to go back!“

“• Delicious healthy food • Low cost • Great service“

“We ordered the zaatar bread and the shish tawouk sandwich. I was stunned to see the chicken skewer grilled from fresh, but maybe that’s how little I’ve come to expect nowadays (sandwiches precooked). Delightful taste, juicy chicken, perfectly spiced, as fresh as it gets, and for amazing value. This little place is a gem. The owners are giving it their all, and that should be celebrated in our neighbourhood.“

“Best restaurant in area. economical and great menu, super fresh with great service.“

“A clean restaurant, very tasty food, and very respectful to customers“

“hey 👋 grateful service with Roma vibe a taste prechited“

“Delish food for 59 years - will continue to eat there whenever passing by“

“They serve some great Palestinian cuisine! Except they call it Israeli which confuses me since that place didn't exist until 1948, but the food existed as Palestinian food there for centuries prior. So I'm not sure about the authenticity..“

“We came here for Summerlicious after a trip to the nearby Lossande art trail. The food was fantastic and our server, Monica, was the kind of iconic friendly you can only expect in the east end. So glad we found this place, highly recommend.“

“had a great experience at Osmow's⁠ Branch 372. Brian provided excellent customer service, was friendly, professional, and made sure my order was handled perfectly. His positive attitude and attention to customers made my visit enjoyable. Thank you, Brian, for the outstanding service!“

“Located on Roncesvalles on the east corner of Howard Park, this Middle Eastern spot delights with fresh mezze, delicious chicken skewers with Za'atar potatoes, and amazing service. Abdul, the head chef, came out to chat with the customers and thank them for their patronage.“

“We enjoyed a delicious Summerlicious dinner at Tabule in Bayview Village with generous portions of falafels, pitas with hummus; beef and lamb kaftas with rice and vegetables; and desserts of rice pudding and pannacotti. Our server Zeel was attentive and welcoming. Everything was perfectly executed!“

“They serve great food and amazing hospitality.“

“The best services and most polite and friendly staff with a very good quality of food and products“

“Attentive service, delicious food, warm and trendy ambiance.“

“Bought a Shawarma Surprise and accidentally rated that I would not return. I meant to say I would return!! Unfortunately I could not r call the feedback so this is the way to give the positive review I intended to! Apologies to the owner for the mistake!👍“

“The dining experience here is wonderful and the staff is lovely. We had a wonderful time here. the food tastes absolutely amazing. A huge shoutout to the staff—they were extremely polite and gave us fantastic recommendations that suited our taste perfectly. They really know how to take care of their guests.“

“Grabbed some late night takeout here a few weeks ago. Portions were generous and the food tasted like a proper home cooked meal. Didn’t catch the man’s name working that night but believe he was the owner - Super friendly guy! Keep it up, will definitely be back“

“Food and entire team were fantastic. Sat on the patio for a lovely setting sun. Sharing platter for 2. Amazing sampling of Egyptian foods. The Dokka, Samara Baladi, Koshari, Tameya, ful and hummus. It was vegan and it was great. The Bird Nest Konafa was a tasty finish. Loved it. Will make it a regular choice.“

“recommend place...........“

“Really friendly staff! Service with a smile and the food is exceptionally Amazing !!!! Juicy meat, fresh veggies and they don’t cheap out! They give lots of meat and veggies ! There home made sauces are out of this world! Will definitely return again !“

“Best lentil soup ever! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mmmmmm“

“Samira at Pita Lite made my shawarma sandwich perfectly — honestly one of the best I’ve had. Her customer service is amazing, super friendly, and welcoming. I highly recommend this place, and if you get the chance, definitely order from Samira — her kind smile makes the experience even better.“

“Had an amazing experience at Stake & Juice! The food was fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. Everything was prepared perfectly, and the quality was outstanding.

A special thank you to Reyhaneh for the exceptional service. She was so kind, welcoming, and attentive, making sure everything was perfect throughout my visit. Her friendly attitude truly made the experience even better.

Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great food and outstanding customer service. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Great little gem of a restaurant… perfect brunch 👌“

“It’s really delicious halal food. If you are a food lover, pls have a try. Hope you will enjoy.“

“My wife and I decided to stop by Pita Land after an appointment in the plaza, and we had a pleasant experience. We were served by Sayed who provided excellent service to us. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma Plate and the food is so delicious. Sayed made us feel welcome, comfortable, and valued when taking our individual orders. We will definitely return again. The picture doesn't do it justice but the portion size was more than adequate.“

“Wanna get full for $10 and have a quick nutritious meal? This is the spot to be. It's not the most mind-blowing shawarma I've had (they don't claim to be anyway), it truly is some of the best bang-for-your-buck food in the area with well-balanced portions that hit the spot.

The guy working the counter gave rockstar service. There were quite a handful of people including myself, yet he was able to get all of our food out in a timely manner considering he was the only employee- all with a smile on his face. He was also kind enough to go out of his way and grab me water without me asking. It was such a small but thoughtful gesture and I appreciate it a ton.

The chicken shawarma rice plate was well seasoned & portioned, you get 3 veggie toppings and a variety of sauces to choose from. A medium has 4oz of meat for $9.99, or you can get a large for 6oz of meat at $12.99.

I like that they have actual toum and not just shawarma yogurt sauce (although I got that on my food as well and it was delicious). They also offer weekly deals which are pretty cheap imo considering how expensive food is nowadays.

If you're looking for parking I'd look for a curb on Dawes rd and just walk on over. The shop is super tiny and only has two stools for seating so it's best for takeout.“

“Great restaurant for chicken shawarma Sandwiches and platters.“

“I first came to this place more than 15 years ago and it was amazing..a hidden gem.., then it changed owners and they tried to make it more "upscale" but it was just more expensive and quality of the food dropped..it was still "ok" for a change once in a while.. . I have not visited Belle for years now as I moved out of Toronto and then the pandemic and yesterday while in Toronto we decided to order take out .....very very disappointed The prices don't match the quality of the food and when we picked up we just saw a bunch of teens playing videogames not really customer oriented. We had to wait longer for the order and the food was cold. The Lula kebab was burnt, the home fries (that was the signature master piece) were dried up, the chicken was tasteless... Poor quality, poor customer service and expensive. Will not come back or recommend again“

“Wonderful service and excellent food, cozy booths, music a little too loud.“

“This is a great place for mediterranean food - we had the labneh/ hummus/beet salad as appetizers and then Lamb chops / chicken schnitzel and the chicken shish kebob - all of it was excellent for a very reasonable price. We will come back for sure!“

“This food tasted off the charts!! Some even better than in Turkey (hard to believe, but true) and most of their ingredients imported from Turkey, including the mint garnish. Amazing, friendly service!! Highly recommend this restaurant! We looking forward to returning with friends and family! 😋🥂💖🍻“

“Empire has the best falafel in TO hands down“

“Had a rare day working with my dad and we went for Lunch at Delina and it was an amazing experience, customer service was A1 we were greeted warmly as we entered, our orders were taken swiftly and prepared with care, the food was fresh very tasty as well nutritious, atmosphere was welcoming and quiet had a great chance to catch up with my dad , would highly recommend to check it out!“

“This is hands down my favorite spot in the area. The food is consistently fresh, packed with flavor, and always delicious. The owner, a wonderful Pakistani lady, is one of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet. She makes everyone feel so welcomed ❤ it honestly feels like walking into your mom’s kitchen. I always leave with a smile. I LOVEEEEE coming here whenever I’m craving a quick, comforting bite. Highly recommend! ⭐“

“Simple joint, it may not like look like much from outside, but the food and taste is there.
I usually get the chicken plate and its proper. Good quality, rice, salad n everything and it tastes fresh. Love the people working there too, very pleasant.“

“I really like this shawarma place and the food is always great. Today Salaheddin gave excellent service , very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, one of the ladies working there can sometimes come across as a bit rude, which affects the experience. Hoping the service stays more like it was today!“

“Absolutely incredible experience here! The food was fresh, authentic, and packed with flavor some of the best Middle Eastern food and baked goods I’ve had, esp the manaeesh.

The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a warm, inviting atmosphere but what truly stood out was the service. Every single person who walked through the door was greeted like family. The staff were genuinely warm, friendly, and welcoming, not just to us, but to every customer I saw. You can tell they really care about the people who come in, and that kind of hospitality makes all the difference.

Zaad is the kind of place I’ll keep coming back to. Highly recommend!“

“Just tried Tut's in Barrhaven today and ordered the koshary. The service was friendly and the food was fast, filling and delicious!“

“Wonderful time at Mezzatta tonight.“

“It was my first time at Mar’aa, Massi was our bartender. He was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable! A true professional who added to an already fantastic evening. Looking forward to returning and recommending to all my friends and family when they visit“