Byblos Downtown
$$$ • Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Vegan Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Byblos Downtown
Customers' Favorites
Whole Middle Eastern Fried Chicken
Black Truffle & Cheese Pide
Baharat Crusted Wagyu Steak
Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
Turkish Manti Dumplings
Grilled Whole Branzino
Roasted Lamb Shoulder
Thrice-Cooked Fries
Roasted Cauliflower
Thrice Cooked Fries
Byblos Downtown Reviews
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Wonderful service and excellent food, cozy booths, music a little too loud.
The value was excellent but the food and service were not as good as last year. I rate this restaurant as one of the best in the city but this time David our waiter, though very courteous served dishes so two of the four member party had finished before the other two got their meal. When questioned David said because two of us ordered starters. But that is not how it was done. We should have been asked how we wanted it to arrive
The motto can wine was great and the eggplant...read full review
The motto can wine was great and the eggplant...read full review
Great food, excellent service and recommendations. A tad dark for menu reading, book lights would be cool!
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 11PM |
| Friday | 5 - 11PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 11PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 10PM |
Byblos Downtown offers an excellent dining experience with flavorful dishes. The menu features dumplings, fried chicken, jewelled rice, and cheese and truffle pide. The Eastern Mediterranean flavors are bold and well-balanced, beautifully presented. The atmosphere is warm and vibrant next to the open kitchen, creating a nice vibe for celebrations. Service is friendly and polished, with attention to detail and knowledge about dietary restrictions, offering alternatives and substitutions.
Highlights of the menu include the sweet jewelled rice, short rib kebab, ribeye, lamb burritos, and wagyu wood-fired pita. Customers praise the very tasty food, mentioning the short rib, lentil rice, hummus royale, and lamb pide. The octopus dish is a standout, while the Turkish dumplings are popular on social media, though some find them not as good as the octopus. The food was excellent, with Lamb ribs and Octopus appetizers, Wagyu Lahmeh, Brussel Sprouts, and Halloumi being dishes customers would order again. The lamb pide is noted for its strong delicious flavor, and the rice and Brussel sprouts help balance the meal.
Byblos Downtown is well-known as one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Canada and boasts an excellent wine list. The cocktail menu has also received positive feedback, featuring well-priced and interesting takes on some classics. The location is really nice, but this specific location is a bit small, so reservations are required as the restaurant is often full.