Didnt know what we were in for and ended up being the best food I have ever eaten to date. The flavor combos popped like nothing ive ever experienced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nisrin Olimi
The best restaurant in the GTA, service is amazing, desserts are to die for, that’s a three Michelin stars in my book .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eamon \u0026 Bec PLUS
This place blew me away — and I never usually go for these flavours. Everything was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and packed with warmth and comfort. The hummus, the bread, the spices… unreal. Consider me officially converted. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abdul Haq Karolia
The service was excellent.The food was very tasty.Our choice was excellent and well advised by the lady who took our order.My appetite was lacking for the past month but the food at Albequina brought my appetite back.Thank you Chef Moreno and staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zohaib Shahab
Fantastic restaurant! Service, food, atmosphere everything was great! Loved having Chef Moeen engage with us and tell us a little bit about his story.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yasmin Karolia
Arbequina is my favourite restaurant in the city. This is my second visit and I had to try the Seabass which is divine and delicious. The falafels were also the best I’ve ever had. We left just enough space for desert and had the milk cake with pistachio and ate every bite until thr last drop it was so good! Thank you Chef Moeen and team for the most wonderful dinner and making it a family meal I’ll never forget.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Layla
Every single thing we had tonight was spectacular! I am going to be recommending this place to everyone I know! Their hospitality is also unmatched and the owner personally comes around and speaks to you! 10/10 recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sadekin A
Great dining experience overall. We ordered one appetizer, two shared dishes, and two mains.
Pros: The bread was soft and delicious, and the smoked lamb was perfectly prepared — tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
Cons: The steak in the hummus was a bit overcooked, and the 8 oz steak itself was somewhat chewy. Our server was polite and attentive, though the service felt slightly rushed at times.
Overall: For the price point, it’s not quite a five-star experience, but still a very commendable meal with standout flavors and quality ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
M M
The smoked lamb centre table is INSANE, absolutely delicious delectable peices of lamb perfectly balanced with the pomegranate and onion, as is the zaatar bread. Wonderful. However the steak hummus was a disappointment, and the mains were not up to par. Steak was cooked medium rare but lacked flavor and was overall medicore. Half chicken was a good, sauces alongside were done quite well, but nothing outstanding for the prices listed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Bushra
Exceptional food. Exceptional service. Honestly, the best food and dining experience I have had in the GTA. Chef Moeen creates art that will leave you with lasting memories.
Would give 100 stars if I could - every. single. dish. was IMPECCABLE. the moody decor was stunning and the chef personally came out to check on us. cant wait to go again!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zehra Syed
We just had an unforgettable dining experience at this Michelin-starred restaurant! The Halal menu was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Each dish, from start to finish, was perfection, the dessert and mocktails were also a surprise hit! The service was top notch, with the chef and staff going above and beyond. Highly recommend this spot! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shiza Maseer
Amazing food, ambiance, and service! The team did a phenomenal job making our night special. We ordered the set menu and left with full, happy bellies. Can’t recommend this place enough. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hamdi J
The food was quite underwhelming and overall it felt very basic except the bread. The space itself was also quite ordinary. What threw me off was the $13 mocktail - it was served half full and tasted like something straight out of a grocery store lemonade bottle. I’m not sure if they find this humorous but it honestly looked more like an error than an aesthetic choice. It’s also offensive to paying customers. I’d rather pay a little more and have a stronger experience at Don Alfonso.
EDIT: Yikes, the restaurants response was a bit tone deaf. A $13 mocktail is only reasonable when it’s served properly, not half full. A simple acknowledgment of improvement would’ve gone much further.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Arshad
Absolutely fantastic experience at Arbequina! We ordered the falafel starter, half chicken, and mansaf — every dish was spot-on. The falafel was crispy and flavorful, the chicken perfectly cooked and juicy, and the mansaf was rich, authentic, and comforting. The flavors were balanced beautifully, and you can tell the ingredients are top quality. Service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere cozy yet elegant. Definitely one of the best Middle Eastern meals I’ve had in Toronto. Highly recommend!
Didnt know what we were in for and ended up being the best food I have ever eaten to date. The flavor combos popped like nothing ive ever experienced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best restaurant in the GTA, service is amazing, desserts are to die for, that’s a three Michelin stars in my book .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place blew me away — and I never usually go for these flavours. Everything was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and packed with warmth and comfort. The hummus, the bread, the spices… unreal. Consider me officially converted. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was excellent.The food was very tasty.Our choice was excellent and well advised by the lady who took our order.My appetite was lacking for the past month but the food at Albequina brought my appetite back.Thank you Chef Moreno and staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic restaurant! Service, food, atmosphere everything was great! Loved having Chef Moeen engage with us and tell us a little bit about his story.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arbequina is my favourite restaurant in the city. This is my second visit and I had to try the Seabass which is divine and delicious. The falafels were also the best I’ve ever had. We left just enough space for desert and had the milk cake with pistachio and ate every bite until thr last drop it was so good! Thank you Chef Moeen and team for the most wonderful dinner and making it a family meal I’ll never forget.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every single thing we had tonight was spectacular! I am going to be recommending this place to everyone I know! Their hospitality is also unmatched and the owner personally comes around and speaks to you! 10/10 recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great dining experience overall.
We ordered one appetizer, two shared dishes, and two mains.
Pros: The bread was soft and delicious, and the smoked lamb was perfectly prepared — tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
Cons: The steak in the hummus was a bit overcooked, and the 8 oz steak itself was somewhat chewy. Our server was polite and attentive, though the service felt slightly rushed at times.
Overall: For the price point, it’s not quite a five-star experience, but still a very commendable meal with standout flavors and quality ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The smoked lamb centre table is INSANE, absolutely delicious delectable peices of lamb perfectly balanced with the pomegranate and onion, as is the zaatar bread. Wonderful. However the steak hummus was a disappointment, and the mains were not up to par. Steak was cooked medium rare but lacked flavor and was overall medicore. Half chicken was a good, sauces alongside were done quite well, but nothing outstanding for the prices listed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Exceptional food. Exceptional service. Honestly, the best food and dining experience I have had in the GTA. Chef Moeen creates art that will leave you with lasting memories.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Would give 100 stars if I could - every. single. dish. was IMPECCABLE. the moody decor was stunning and the chef personally came out to check on us. cant wait to go again!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We just had an unforgettable dining experience at this Michelin-starred restaurant! The Halal menu was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Each dish, from start to finish, was perfection, the dessert and mocktails were also a surprise hit! The service was top notch, with the chef and staff going above and beyond. Highly recommend this spot! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, ambiance, and service! The team did a phenomenal job making our night special. We ordered the set menu and left with full, happy bellies. Can’t recommend this place enough. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was quite underwhelming and overall it felt very basic except the bread. The space itself was also quite ordinary. What threw me off was the $13 mocktail - it was served half full and tasted like something straight out of a grocery store lemonade bottle. I’m not sure if they find this humorous but it honestly looked more like an error than an aesthetic choice. It’s also offensive to paying customers. I’d rather pay a little more and have a stronger experience at Don Alfonso.
EDIT: Yikes, the restaurants response was a bit tone deaf. A $13 mocktail is only reasonable when it’s served properly, not half full. A simple acknowledgment of improvement would’ve gone much further.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Absolutely fantastic experience at Arbequina!
We ordered the falafel starter, half chicken, and mansaf — every dish was spot-on. The falafel was crispy and flavorful, the chicken perfectly cooked and juicy, and the mansaf was rich, authentic, and comforting. The flavors were balanced beautifully, and you can tell the ingredients are top quality. Service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere cozy yet elegant. Definitely one of the best Middle Eastern meals I’ve had in Toronto. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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