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.“

“The best pita falafel I’ve had in a long time! 🌯💚 Every bite tasted fresh, and you could genuinely feel the love and care that went into making it. The falafel was perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and everything was packed with flavour. Great food, great people, and an experience I’ll definitely be coming back for. Highly recommended!“

“Excellent service. Excellent food. The staff is super lovely!!!“

“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“

“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“

“The food was fantastic! Very flavourful and was delicious! Our sever forgot one of our meals we ordered, appears it was never sent to the kitchen as it wasn't on our bill. Found it odd that the potatoes (which were so good!) came out well after all of our other food. Happy with the night and very happy with our meal!“

“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.“

“first time at Darna a few weekends ago celebrating a birthday brunch/lunch in the back room - service was attentive and not pushy/rushed, food was very delicious and flavourful(I enjoyed the chicken fukhara), the chefs came out to check on us which I thought was a lovely touch. Highly recommend“

“It’s another great easy fast food option. I recommend taking rice vs fries since it’s already a heavy meal, but that’s me personally. It’s really good and tasty when you’re hungry on the go. Updated from previous review on 2026-08-31“

“Branzino was good. Asked for it to be deboned but still many bones remained. My husband had a falafel salad with chicken which was so dry and over cooked. Server was pleasant but it's the second time I have been there and food is not great.“

“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!👍“

“I’ve dined here many times and have always had the best experience. The authentic middle eastern cuisine is delicious and you receive generous portions! The staff are friendly and welcoming. I recommend people dine here. Best in the city !“

“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.“

“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.“

“To be honest you I had been lots of shawarma- doner restaurants. This place 10/100🙌. I ordered chicken shawarma sandwich. It was absolutely delicious. The owner is being so kind and warm. The owner Deniz made me happy with this delicious food. Everybody should come here for taste it. I appreciate it for good service.“

“recommend place...........“

“I went to Koochini Restaurant & Bar at a friend's invitation. We visited on Saturday, and it was a fantastic experience. The DJs were excellent, the atmosphere was lively, and everyone was having a great time. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The beer, whisky, appetizers, and hookah were all excellent.
Most of the guests seemed to be of Iranian background, which gave the place a unique and vibrant atmosphere. If you enjoy hookah, this is definitely a great place to try it. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a fun night out.“

“Best lentil soup ever! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mmmmmm“

“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.“

“The Beef Kebab is amazing, very tasty and doesn't smell. Chicken Shawarma plates are awesome, very delicious. Veggies Samosa is a great as well (it comes in 3 pieces per order, fresh). Lentils soup so yummy. Good place to go for lunch, and reasonable prices.“

“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.“

“Some of the friendliest most accommodating people. Not only are they so welcoming but also prepare and serve some of the most delicious shawarma! I go here from time to time for lunch and they always greet and make sure everyone feels welcome no matter how busy it gets. Really amazing and delicious food, I always recommend Pita Lite to my friends and coworkers haha 👌🏼“

“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 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! 😋🥂💖🍻“

“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!“

“I’ve had nothing but great experiences here. The food is always fresh, flavourful, and consistent every time. the staff are friendly, welcoming, and the service is excellent. The place is clean, portions are generous, and prices are fair. It’s become one of my favourite spots, and I definitely recommend giving it a try. The only downside is that there is one older lady who works during the daytime. I’ve interacted with her several times, and unfortunately she has been consistently rude, impatient, and unfriendly. She really takes away from an otherwise great experience. I highly recommend visiting in the evening instead, where the staff have always been welcoming and professional.“

“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! ⭐“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great food and super friendly, Highly recommend“

“The food was absolutely delicious and the service was exceptional. Knafe Nabuslyehwas the cherry on top! Highly Recommwnd.“