Middle Eastern Restaurants near Thornhill, ON

“Had a great night at Koochini. The owner is super cool and welcoming, and the whole place has a great weekend vibe. The lamb chops were excellent — easily the highlight of the night — and the cocktails were on point. Service was friendly and attentive from start to finish. Definitely recommend going on the weekend.“

“Sababa Fine Foods is the real deal.
a restaurant and grocery store under one roof, serving authentic Middle Eastern food that's been perfected over decades!

This family-owned gem in Thornhill has been a beloved institution for over 30 years, and one bite explains why.
The warmth of the whole experience, friendly, casual, and welcoming, with attentive staff who make you feel at home. And the best part: it's a restaurant and a grocery store in one, so after your meal you can browse the shelves for Middle Eastern treats, spices, and ingredients to take home. Whether you're grabbing a quick shawarma, settling in for a full meal, or stocking up on pantry staples, Sababa Fine Foods delivers authentic, generous, and consistently delicious food every time.“

“האוכל טרי וטעים המנות גדולות השרות אדיב ויעיל המקום נקי ומזמין The food is fresh and delicious The portions are large The service is courteous and efficient The place is clean and inviting“

“We had a company holiday dinner at Ba-Li Laffa yesterday evening. It was amazing all around. I ate more food than normal, the service was the bestl and the atmosphere was so uplifting! Best night and dinner!! Thank you Ba-Li Laffa.“

“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.“

“Unbelievable! You won’t be disappointed“

“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.“

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

“Outstanding Service from Noor at Pita Land!

I had very little time and needed something quick to eat, and Noor was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and efficient, helping me get exactly what I needed in no time. Her excellent customer service made what could have been a rushed stop a genuinely pleasant experience.

It’s people like Noor who make a business stand out. She understood that I was in a hurry and made sure I was taken care of quickly without compromising the quality of the service. Her kindness and professionalism truly deserve recognition.
Thank you, Noor, for making my visit such a great experience!Pita Land is lucky to have you on the team. I would absolutely recommend stopping by, and I hope management recognizes the fantastic service she provides. Five stars all the way! 🌟“

“Service was great. Great food. Come with a big appetite and a large enough crowd to try the appetizer platter roasted cauliflower. For meat eaters the flat iron steak was perfectly grilled and decadently accompanied with a butter sauce. Good choice of local craft beers.“

“They serve great food and amazing hospitality.“

“Amazing food! The kabab was very juicy, not over cooked or undercooked. The portion was just the perfect amount. The server was polite. The indoor temperature for dine-in was cool on a hot summer day which is rare for a restaurant in this strip. Overall great experience. Will definitely come back for dine-in and takeout.“

“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.“

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

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

“This place is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!. Food taste and presentation is just off the charts. Definitely worth the trip. I would give 10 stars if I could.“

“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“

“The Original Donair is a great place! The portions are very generous, the food is fresh and delicious, and the service is excellent. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant is always nice and clean. Great food, great service, and great value. Highly recommended!“

“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 .“

“By far and away the best place to go for quick, delicious, consistently amazing middle eastern food. Both the food and the service are incredible, and we come here at least once a week because we enjoy the shawarma so much! We’re always greeted with a smile, prompt, kind service and some of the best tasting shawarma and falafel meals! Cannot recommend this Pita Land enough, it’s 10/10 always!“

“Great restaurant for chicken shawarma Sandwiches and platters.“

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

“Start to finish shawarma Jwan delivers this family ran place has a husband and wife duo that put so much care into their food and it’s shown.

The quality of food is incredible I’ve been coming here for years and wanted to finally leave a review as it’s one of the best spots in Vaughan. I saw they do catering and those platters look amazing !

I promise you don’t skip or pass by this spot it’s very tasty , and the owners put so much care into what they do, to the point where she told me to eat my plate first and pay after so my food doesn’t get cold !“

“recommend place...........“

“We dined at Papyrus last night and the experience exceeded my expectations. I traveled to Toronto to visit a friend and I'm glad that dining at Papyrus has been part of the experience. Omar was the best host we could have ever asked for. The food tasted good and the atmosphere was magical. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“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.“

“I think it's safe by now to say that everyone has heard of the term that abs are made in the kitchen... I will add something to this by saying that it doesn't have to be in your kitchen at home or by eating bland and boring food! I had the opportunity today to pass by and visit my old friend Johnny at his shawarma restaurant on Kennedy Road not far off the 401... @johnnysshawarma is consistently ranked in the top handful of shawarma restaurants in the city and I can honestly say that I've never had better shawarma anywhere (not even when visiting Israel!)... And that says a lot considering with my middle eastern roots (my Dad was from Egypt) this is one of my favorite foods as it's delicious as it is nutritious especially when given the option to swap out the starchy carbs like the insanely good rice and potatoes with equally amazing salads and dips... Make sure to stop by and grab a bite if you are heading anywhere East of the DVP off the 401 and let them know Andre sent you 💪💪💪“

“The owners were super nice and they were very generous with the potion sizes as well, 11/10. Would recommend this place. I can see myself being a repeat customer. The food is fantastic, some real good authentic Middle Eastern Shawarma. Got all of this for just $15 including taxes.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I don't get up to this part of town very often, but when I do, this place has become one that will always get a visit from me.
Been there several times now, and the food has always been consistantly good.
A lot of the customers I see here are middle-eastern (a good sign).

The wraps are what I come in for...and tend to be noticably larger than elsewhere. All ingrediants are fresh, the wraps are tasty, as they should be, and I have never been disappointed in anything I have ordered.

The staff here, always attentive and do it just right.
The build is not rushed.

You can pay a bit less elsewhere, but the wraps won't be as large or as tasty.
I'd recommend this place to anyone who likes this sort of food.
I feel prices here are reasonable, worth every penny.“

“I had the restaurant to myself as World Cup was on lunch was great had the chicken soulvaki was very good different from how the Greeks do this dish, but all in all a very nice lunch washed down with a beer which makes a change for a beer at lunch.
Staff polite friendly would certainly look at going back when I'm in the area.“

“One the best Kebob and Chicken dishes I've ever had!“

“Wonderful time at Mezzatta tonight.“

“Great food and service! Would 100000% recommend😍“

“Amazing experience, especially the chicken. I’ll come back!“

“Had a wonderful meal at Limon. The staff are excellent. And because I was there near closing, I saw how the kitchen staff went to work washing down the whole kitchen. It was impressive to see how much care went into their work. I would encourage anyone who wants a great meal to dine at Limon. Pricing for what we ate was very reasonable too.“

“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.“

“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. 👌🇮🇶“

“Ordered Ghaimeh and Koobideh from here and it is without a doubt some of the absolute best food I’ve had in the GTA. It’s fresh and absolutely perfectly balanced. Highly recommend and looking forward to trying the rest of their menu items.“

“Recently visited Pita Land McCowan and had a great experience! 🌯 The food was delicious, the store was clean and welcoming, and I loved seeing the team so excited and prepared for National Shawarma Day on October 15. The special promotions and positive energy show how much they care about their customers. Looking forward to coming back for more shawarma! Highly recommended! 🙌“

“Best middle Eastern food on Danforth. Ahmed the worker there is very friendly person. i recommend this restaurant and i forget the best fallafel wrap i had since i came to canada, always fresh and full of flavour.“

“This is a Palestinian/Greek Restaurant. The owner Romeo is half Palestinian half Greek and he wanted to create a fusion between the two cuisines. Food is delicious and you will feel like home. There are 3 or more Jerusalem restaurants in Toronto, this one is the oldest and the original since 1971 and the best of them all. Don't waste your time on the other ones as food is not the same. Here they serve delicious mediterranean cuisine like your grandma would make it!! all dishes are super fresh and their grilled meat dishes are a must especially liver on skewer and tabouleh“

“Best Shawarma ever! Emad is very welcoming & friendly. Have tried many other places, but no comparison. He is the best!!“

“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.“