Middle Eastern Restaurants in North York, ON

“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.“

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

“Overall it was a positive experience. As a vegan my selections are limited but what I did have, the Fatoush salad with falafel was tasty. I also appreciated that the server took note of my message when booking the reservation that it was my brother's birthday — without prompting they brought out a dessert with a lit candle. Very thoughtful.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“I ordered 2 gyros and two gyro plates
. The gyro plates were good but the wraps were even better . The okra soup was fantastic. Good service and owner is kind and respectful. I’ll be going back . I’ll be getting a soup every time I’m in .“

“Had such a great experience at York Shawarma! The food was amazing—fresh, full of flavour, and honestly some of the best shawarma I’ve had. What really stood out was the service. Everyone was genuinely friendly and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in.

Great atmosphere, amazing food, and even better people. You can tell they really care about their customers. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Shawarma lover here, I’ve had the most viral in the city and this spot deserves more recognition. 10/10. Meat was fresh, juicy and flavourful.

The owner cut the meat fresh off the rotisserie, most shawarma shops pre cut their meats & have sit in a heating compartment which dries it out. Beef was amazing with extra beef fat on the rice, chicken was juicy. He gave me extra beef fat when I asked with no issues.

Pay cash and get a free drink. Support this family ran restaurant. The owner is so nice and warm. Welcoming & out going. Will 10000% return.

Truly fantastic shawarma as they live up to their name.“

“I got take out last night, rushing to eat before work (salad and chicken shawarma sandwich). It tasted odd... shortly after,, I called the location to tell them, something was off with the ingredients. I wasn't sure of it was the onions, turnips etc. something was left out too long perhaps... and today I am sick as a dog. I've eaten here before. I think they need better quality control on the food... especially being safely stored.. perhaps temperatures..etc“

“Barmakey is easily one of the best Iraqi restaurants I’ve tried!
Authentic flavours, fresh ingredients, and portions that actually satisfy. The service is fast, the staff are friendly, and the whole place feels like home. Highly recommend to anyone who wants real Iraqi food done right. 👌🇮🇶“

“Delicious food, great price, generous portion!“

“I come here for a second time around. The food, Ambiance and staff are superb, this is highly recommended. Especially SACO our Server, he is so Funny and very approachable, always takes good care of his Table to make sure everything was fine.“

“I accompanied a friend who requires a wheelchair, and the museum and restaurant were fully accessible. All the doors are automatic, and the staff were so kind as to accompany us via a shortcut to the to the parking lot. The galleries were not at all crowded on a Tuesday afternoon, and the restaurant was moderately busy with excellent, attentive service.“

“Was at a wedding and took a quick walk while things were being set up. This place looked cool so went in grabbed a quick drink.

Great service, very cool atmosphere in my opinion and I didnt get any food but I saw some and you can see the kitchen and Im pretty sure its delicious.

Thank you to the guy at the bar who knew I wanted to be quick.“

“This is an incredibly clean and DELICIOUS place to eat! The staff are amazing and friendly; they go above and beyond to satisfy your tastebuds and hunger !! Sooo impressed !! YUM!!!!!“

“MashaAllah I had an amazing experience at Alibaba Shawarma! The beef shawarma was incredibly delicious and truly the best in Toronto. Abdul Rahman, who was serving me, provided exceptional customer service with a friendly and professional attitude. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving delicious shawarma and excellent service!“

“Went here with friends and family (8 people) and it was as if we were at someone’s home and they cooked for us. Absolutely loved it! It’s so unassuming but very home cooked feeling. David and Ailia were incredible hosts. Definitely returning!“

“i often get the beef poutine, and it's so delicious. the fries are fresh and crispy, the sauce is perfectly balanced and not overly salty, and the beef pieces are so tender and blends beautifully with the rest of the meal. the gravy sauce and cheese isn't excessive which i enjoy, too. the portion sizes are also great. service is friendly and swift. definitely recommend this place. 🍟“

“That was one of the best chicken meals I’ve ever had. Cooked to perfection, with amazing salads, humus just like in Israel and great lafa breads.“

“I work in a people pleasing industry. And for the second time these guys continue too treat me with the most repect and give me quality i wont forget.... last week before ling weekend i ordered a kebob plate to dine in.... i ended up ordering two more to take home with me for my gf and i later that night and she loved everything ! I went back today and i really wanted to try the lamb so i got a plate to go and my god..... to die for , hit my meat craving and freshness was at the top! These guys are so chill and ooo i ate my lentil soup while they prepared my lamb shank to go platter. Amazing hands down ! Thanks guys“

“Yummy food, the best lamb skewers in town , great taste , amazing food viraety and awesome atmosphere! I' ve visited this restaurant for multiple times and Always Wants To Comeback! Amazing and nyam yummy food that broad and stimulating appetite! Highly recommending!“

“I tried the chicken shawarma wrap and absolutely loved it! The wrap was fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. The chicken was really tasty, and everything came together perfectly. I really enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back again to try more things. Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves Middle Eastern food. Must visit!“

“Our meal was excellent. Fresh ingredients, well cooked meats, we will be back for sure“

“Glad that we have an ali baba's in the area, the restaurant itself is very clean and well maintained and food is flavourful and fresh. My favourites are the chicken shawarma wrap and the falafel wrap, the have daily deals that are a great price!The staff are friendly and courteous, but when they get very busy and there is a line, the service and attention to hygiene get looked over. Multiple times that I have been there and it has been busy I noticed that they didn't take their gloves off when touching the checkout machine and money and resumed to serve others with the same gloves on.Also, when busy, they rush to get everyone's orders put together and ingredients that I said I didn't want were put into my wrap. I'd rather wait a little longer and get the right ingredients.I will definitely give them another chance and hopefully by then this issue is corrected!“

“Had an amazing experience here! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavour. Everything we ordered was really good, and the service made the experience even better.

Special thanks to Gurjot and Amandeep they were both super friendly, welcoming, and attentive. They made sure everything was taken care of and made us feel really comfortable.

Definitely a place I would recommend to friends and family. Great food, great service, and great people! Will definitely be coming back.“

“Poor service and rude behaviour from manager at this location . Don’t ask for anything they sell as Greek as they don’t have proper ingredients for it“

“Nil at sharwama Istanbul is amazing. Her service is exceptional. The food overall is good but she offers outstanding customer service. She is very polite and pleasant. I absolutely enjoyed my time at Sharwama Istanbul. I will highly recommend this place to anyone. It is indeed a hidden gem.“

“Excellent food and service! Perfect for large groups“

“Amazing! Beautiful! Delicious!“