Middle Eastern Restaurants near Thornhill, ON

“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.“

“Been coming here a while, for over 20 years. The food at the restaurant is excellent, the service is great, and most importantly, it's such a down to earth place to be. Love buying stuff at their grocery store while I'm waiting for my appetizers.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“Unbelievable! You won’t be disappointed“

“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.“

“They serve great food and amazing hospitality.“

“Had an amazing experience at Pitaland thanks to Harsh! Super friendly, patient, and made sure everything was perfect. The service was quick, the food was fresh, and Harsh’s positive attitude really stood out. Definitely coming back again!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“Pita Land is honestly my favourite food spot, hands down. I've been going here for several years now (since it opened) and the location is so convenient for me that it's become a regular thing. What really gets me is how consistent the quality has stayed the whole time, no matter when I go.

I've ordered from here during late night school projects, after long gym sessions, and even during gaming nights with friends. The chicken shawarma has never once let me down, whether I'm getting the poutine, the plate, or the potato bowl, they're all consistently amazing. The staff have always been friendly whenever I've gone in, and the atmosphere in the restaurant is great too.

Also huge shoutout for being open late on Uber Eats. I genuinely can't even count how many times I've ordered from this place at this point, it's a lot.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 .“

“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 👌🏼“

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

“I eat here almost every day. And they're amazing. The price point is fantastic. And the food is authentic. My recommendation to anybody who loves Middle Eastern food. Love their fries and the yellow rice is my favorite. But try the chicken sandwich or the falafel wrap“

“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 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.“

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

“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.“

“Wonderful time at Mezzatta tonight.“

“Great food and super friendly, Highly recommend“

“Amazing experience at this pita location staff are really welcoming they have tons of fresh ingredients I can tell by the taste and I chose this spot because it is healthy for my body. Definitely would recommend to my friends and family. Cheers 🍻 to the owners and staff members for satisfying my needs. 👍🏽“

“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“

“My coworker and I came to grab lunch today and we were welcomed by the warmest hello. The food was absolutely amazing and always tastes fresh but we truly do come back for the amazing service. The team really makes you feel comfortable and like we’re family!“

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

“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 💪💪💪“

“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!!“

“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've been coming to this location almost yearly for mother's Day and birthdays for a few years now as it is a favourite amongst my family. The quality of food is always great, along with the service. It's a good size, spacious location. The food also tastes amazing the next day as I always have leftovers!“

“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.“

“UPDATED RATING FROM 1 STAR TO 5
Rating changed from 1 star to 5 stars because of Ajay. He is the shining example of what osmows customer service should represent. He is kind, friendly, welcoming and doesn't skimp you on the portions! Give this guy a raise asap. Most valuable member at that location by far! And I met all of them!

Despite Ajay being amazing, the following should still be addressed, reviewed and rectified:

Friday May 29th, 2026, around 5pm.
Your staff are in serious need of training. Not only did they short me on food, but the male server was completely disengaged and made it feel like he was just trying to get rid of us. I thanked him for his services and he gave me a blank stare than continued to speak with his co-worker. Who keep in mind, did nothing to correct his behavior.

Once I arrived home, I can see that he shorted us on the meat for both our large chicken on the rocks and large chicken wrap

When a customer is paying north of 30$ for a meal, this is completely unacceptable. Please rectify the issue.

My recommendation is to replace both those workers or retrain him. They do not understand or meet Canada's standards for customer service. I implore you to look over your security footage for proof.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. A copy of this message has also been forwarded to the corporate head office as well as all the c-suite staff.“

“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. 👌🇮🇶“