Middle Eastern Restaurants in Toronto, ON

“Pita & Hummus on Yonge Street is one of those places you go for the taste and value, not the ambience. Their $12.99 buy-one-get-one chicken shawarma deal is an excellent offer, and the shawarmas are a really good size with fantastic taste.

I specifically like my shawarma Syrian-style with chicken, garlic sauce, pickles, and fries, and they made it exactly the way I requested. The fries really complete the wrap for me. They also offer free fried pita, which is a really nice gesture and something you don’t see everywhere.

The ambience is just okay, but honestly, at these prices, you can easily grab your shawarma and enjoy it while walking around downtown. In my experience, the taste and affordability are better than many of the more famous shawarma brands around this area.

The one thing they really need to work on is customer service at the cashier. When I was paying, the lady taking my order seemed to be in a rush. I had just finished paying and was putting my card and things back into my wallet when she repeatedly asked me to move away. I understand that other customers need to place their orders, but you should give a customer a few seconds to put their belongings away after paying. People aren't going to stand there unnecessarily, they'll naturally move once they're done. A little patience and better training at the cashier would make the experience much better.

Overall, though, I really enjoyed the shawarma and would definitely come back for the great taste, generous size, and affordability.“

“Best restaurant in area. economical and great menu, super fresh with great service.“

“• Delicious healthy food • Low cost • Great service“

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

“Arbequina was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had! Chef Moeen is so talented! He went above and beyond for us! The food is unique, flavorful and fresh. Can’t wait to go back!“

“first time at Darna a few weekends ago celebrating a birthday brunch/lunch in the back room - service was attentive and not pushy/rushed, food was very delicious and flavourful(I enjoyed the chicken fukhara), the chefs came out to check on us which I thought was a lovely touch. Highly recommend“

“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!“

“hey 👋 grateful service with Roma vibe a taste prechited“

“Really enjoyed my experience at Osmow’s! The shawarma was fresh, flavourful, and well seasoned, and the portions were generous. Everything tasted great and the service was quick and friendly. Definitely a good spot when you’re craving shawarma. Would come back again!“

“If you want authentic beef Mandi and fried(broasted) chicken just like how they make it in Saudi then come visit Zafoon and I’m not exaggerating when I say this. You won’t be disappointed one bit in quality/taste and the portions are generous.“

“We came here for Summerlicious after a trip to the nearby Lossande art trail. The food was fantastic and our server, Monica, was the kind of iconic friendly you can only expect in the east end. So glad we found this place, highly recommend.“

“Bought a Shawarma Surprise and accidentally rated that I would not return. I meant to say I would return!! Unfortunately I could not r call the feedback so this is the way to give the positive review I intended to! Apologies to the owner for the mistake!👍“

“I’ve dined here many times and have always had the best experience. The authentic middle eastern cuisine is delicious and you receive generous portions! The staff are friendly and welcoming. I recommend people dine here. Best in the city !“

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

“First time visiting this restaurant and got a chicken shawarma plate and wrap. Overall, the meal has nice flavours, fresh ingredients, and you are able to taste every ingredient in the dish rather than it being masked by multiple sauces. It's also sold at a very affordable price compared to other shawarma shops. Will come back!“

“Best lentil soup ever! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mmmmmm“

“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.“

“Wonderful time at Mezzatta tonight.“

“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 👌🏼“

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

“Food was super good, ordered a chicken shawarma plate and another dish. They didn’t have the other dish we ordered so they gave us another chicken shawarma plate and threw in 2 puddings and a baklava to make up the price difference.

They food was super good, the chicken shawarma plate was super good with all the sauce and veggies mixed in. The pudding was super good best I’ve had.

In short the people were super friendly and accommodating and the food was super good“

“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.“

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“The service was very friendly and made us feel really welcome. He was very patient with us, and we truly appreciated that. We absolutely loved the food the shawarma was amazing, fresh, and full of flavor. We definitely had a great experience and would come back again!“

“This food tasted off the charts!! Some even better than in Turkey (hard to believe, but true) and most of their ingredients imported from Turkey, including the mint garnish. Amazing, friendly service!! Highly recommend this restaurant! We looking forward to returning with friends and family! 😋🥂💖🍻“

“I know the restaurant since 2010. One of the best I've been visiting not just in Canada but also in the world. for sure, I highly recommend you to try its delicious dishes. Respectful and kind staff, you'd love to talk with.“

“Had the Ghormeh Sabzi with home made yogurt and it was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavour. The service was also excellent-friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Definitely a great experience, and I'll be coming back again. Highly recommended!“

“Wonderful service and excellent food, cozy booths, music a little too loud.“

“Cozy spot with great selection of music, birds chirping and Toronto Star newspapers to read. The owner is super friendly and takes real pride in the food. The pies (beef, zaatar, cheese) and falafel sandwiches were delicious and we took home plenty of baklava which I highly recommend!“

“Great little gem of a restaurant… perfect brunch 👌“

“Just tried Tut's in Barrhaven today and ordered the koshary. The service was friendly and the food was fast, filling and delicious!“

“Great food and super friendly, Highly recommend“

“In total agreement with their sparkling reviews. Had a takeout falafel wrap (the best we’ve ever had) and all the descriptives apply. Fresh ingredients, tasty generous filling, perfectly dressed condiments, a warm toasted pita and all wrapped in a way that’s easy to eat and you don’t wind up wearing. And talk about a bang for your buck it was hard to finish at one sitting.
On entering Delinas your immediately struck not only by the presentation of their food but also by the cleanliness, organization and engaging staff. We will certainly be returning to try their shawarma wraps and plates.
Well done Delina…“

“Been happily coming here since DAY ONE - 1995!“

“Just got off a flight was totally starving. Walked in and Mohammed was the nicest most generous guy show me a big beautiful portion of food. It looks delicious. He even gave me a sample falafel. What a great way to come home! Highly recommend this to everyone come down and enjoy some of the best food on the block!“

“Great beef shawarma! we really enjoyed it“

“Made a catering order with Selam. Selam explained the options very clearly over the phone. Upon pickup, both people at the counter was really courteous and packed the food quite intentionally ensuring no spillage.

Oh yeah, food was delicious too“

“One of the best Arabic food I've ever had in Toronto. I eat there 5 times a week and have lost 15 pounds just by eating their delicious Tabbouleh and healthy chicken, friendly staff and amazing owner.This eatery should be number 1 on TripAdvisor.P.S The garlic is too die for.“

“One of the Best shawarmas I had in Toronto. It is meaty and saucy - they way I like it. Love that the have a hotdog sausage in the shawarma. I ordered the sweet potato fries too - which were also great The meat is tender and fresh - seems like you are eating thighs but it’s actually chicken breast. Highly recommended“

“"Deepika and Abhinav at Tahini Restaurant provided exceptional service! They were attentive, friendly, and made our dining experience truly memorable. The food quality is always excellent, which is why I regularly visit Tahini. From recommending dishes to ensuring everything was perfect, they went above and beyond. Highly recommend their service to anyone visiting Tahini!"“

“I know the restaurant since 2010. One of the best I've been visiting not just in Canada but also in the world. for sure, I highly recommend you to try its delicious dishes. Respectful and kind staff, you'd love to talk with.“

“Came here for the first time today and was very impressed one of the best shawarma wraps I've had. I got the mixed one which was Tuesday special and the flavors were great, sauces were on point and the wrap itself was nice. Will definitely be returning“

“The food was absolutely delicious and the service was exceptional. Knafe Nabuslyehwas the cherry on top! Highly Recommwnd.“

“Delicious but expensive Israeli-Palestinian fusion cuisine. Very strong kitchen. Front of house is aloof to indifferent. Service is part of the dining out experience. Go for the food!“

“the experience was wonderful . the shawarma was delicious and staff were friendly. thank you guys . see you soon“

“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.“