Middle Eastern Restaurants near York, ON

“Best food place in the world. Recommend the Shish Tawoo but switch something out with fries. Those are THE BEST. The rice is phenomenal too, recommend it a lot. Prices are a bit, but worth it. Service is really nice take out or dine in. You have to at least come here once in your life. The falafels are good too. Please try them for the sake of the restaurant.“

“We were really satisfied food quality, service. They are making best shawarma in Toronto that I ever tried so far. Their roasted potatoes with garlic sauce was extremely delicious. Whoever wanna eat fresh shawarma I really recommend this place. Thank you guys. Keep it up.“

“I went to Ali Baba's for dinner and I ordered a Chicken Platter. The amount of food they gave especially the chicken was incredible. Everything tasted good and I was pleased when they reheated the potatoes on the grill for me. The store environment was clean and nice, (a typical shawarma restaurant) but the would made this particular spot great was the tissue boxes on each of the tables. This was great, especially compared to any other restaurants that will offer 2 small napkins that are almost transparent. Customer service was great, very friendly. I would go back again for sure.

Vegetarian options: Falafel wrap or Falafel plate.“

“I recently visited Osmow's and tried their large Half and Half Chicken Shawarma Box. It was incredibly tasty and wonderfully prepared. The portion was generous, the chicken was perfectly seasoned, tender, and juicy. The combination of rice and salad complemented the flavors beautifully. The service was excellent, with friendly and efficient staff who made sure my meal was prepared just right. Highly recommend this location for a delicious and satisfying meal!“

“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.“

“In my opinion, the best shawarma place I’ve ever had. Food is delicious, fresh and is made in front of you. The owner and his workers are really nice and the hospitality is really there. Very convenient too as it is next to my school. Would recommend everyone to try as well as it tastes great and the price is right“

“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.“

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

“Unbelievable! You won’t be disappointed“

“Great atmosphere and staff that takes good acre of you. The food is simply good, no matter what you choice, it will taste great. The portions are ample, even sharing the small tasting platter can be a meal, the large one may leave some take home. Excellent pre theatre atmosphere as well.“

“Delish food for 59 years - will continue to eat there whenever passing by“

“On Saturday, Jan 3rd we celebrated my friends getting married and had dinner at the Queen st location. The food was absolutely delicious and so we're the cocktails. The staff were very attentive and it was just overall an amazing experience. I will definitely be going back soon.“

“Staff was so welcoming even at early morning. They were so happy to accommodate as especially I need to mention the front staff Ebin he took his time to explain everything about their food and he explained everything about Osmow's and their legacy.“

“Updated review:

Probably one of the best meals you can get on the Danforth strip. The food is exceptionally tasty, fresh, and served with so much love. The shish tawook, and lentil soup are so satisfying in every way.

The photos speak for themselves. Spectacular meal. To the last rice grain.

Ordered grilled chicken meal ( asked for more salad than rice) and a cheese manakish. Both were perfect. I can’t wait to eat here again.“

“Best Experience Highly recommend 💕 Great Ambiance Everyone is super nice“

“DELICIOUS !! The food was amazing and fresh ! The owner was very nice and genuine and his employee’s as well . Definitely a must go if you’re looking for authentic comforting Egyptian flavors that remind you of home 🥰“

“Very good food service is great very nice and clean place i would recommend it“

“By chance we ended up at Shawarma Royale on Queen Street W. Maria was the waitress/cahier She was incredibly friendly, accommodating and attentive. We ordered a fruit smoothie and an iced caramel coffee latte. Both were very tasty and beautifully presented. We can highly recommend it. Kind regards from the German couple😁“

“This place is great! We were a big group so tried a lot of things on the menu and nothing was short of delicious. Their menu easily accommodates different dietary requirements. The server was very helpful too! We will be coming back here often.“

“Everything we tried was incredibly fresh, and we could actually watch them baking the bread right in front of us, which added such a nice touch to the experience. The restaurant was spotless and well kept, creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. After our meal, they surprised us with complimentary tea, which made us feel truly cared for and added to the overall hospitality. From start to finish, it felt like a place that values both quality and the customer experience, we will come back for sure.“

“Teddy and Nebiat have become such a big part of my weeks when I get takeout from here-seeing their friendly, smiling, warm faces while getting such yummy food brightens my days so much and is such a gift. The food is absolutely delicious and the portions are so generous! Great spot for smiles and comfort food :)“

“Thank you for a delicious, comforting lunch on a rainy day today! We had the Grilled chicken mandi, Karak chai, and Masoub for dessert, and every bite brought back the authentic Saudi flavors from my childhood. The food was delicious, and the staff ensured exceptional service throughout—so friendly, accommodating, and attentive. Truly an amazing gem of a restaurant. Highly recommend!“

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

“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 .“

“Accidentally hit Winterlicious one week early at this place. We all absolutely love it!
Intimate dining and incredible meals.
I had the oriental beef sausage kosher, we shared the mixed appetizer plate. So delish!
Don’t be afraid to try this exotic menu.“

“Best schnitzel and best value I've had in a long time! The place is definitely a hidden gem with it being at the bottom of a commercial building, but I would come back again in a heartbeat.

The owner is also very nice and genuinely cares about customers.“

“We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! Everything was perfect — the food, the atmosphere, and especially the service. Ms. Mahnaz was incredibly attentive and made sure every detail was taken care of. We truly felt welcomed and well looked after. Highly recommended“

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

“Amazing food! Highly recommend it :)“

“We met up with friends at Tabule because we were very attracted to their menu which had a lot of choices for all of us! We were certainly not disappointed. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We all enjoyed our choices! Great variety and amazing value for the lunch prix fixe price! Thank you Tabule! xo“

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

“i was very happy here food and service was perfect shisha and service from all server its perfect also ( Mitra Persian girl she is professional ) i have to says thanks manager for choosing good staff“

“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“

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

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

“Come here and support this local business! Got a beef shawarma for $15, came with a huge wrap that honestly you could split in half and have one for lunch and one for dinner. It came with a big bag of fries and a drink. Best part were the owners, I believe they are Turkish couple. They were very welcoming and kind.“

“Great quality food. Delicious. You need to try Rumi's!“

“Empire has the best falafel in TO hands down“

“I tried Shawarma Jwan yesterday and honestly, I was so impressed! The food was super fresh, flavorful, and the portions were amazing. I ordered both the shawarma wrap and a plate, everything tasted homemade and clean, nothing greasy or old.

It’s a family owned business and you can really feel the love they put into their food. They were so kind, welcoming, and genuine. The place is spotless and you can tell they take pride in what they do.

I’m definitely coming back!! This is officially my new go-to spot for shawarma in Woodbridge! Highly recommend to anyone who wants real, fresh Middle Eastern food done right. 👌🔥“

“the couple here that runs this spot are so sweet, used to go here all the time when i worked down the street, stil thinking about thie plates here,
good underrated hole in the wall shawarma spot

better than a lot of places in the city“

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

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

“Wonderful time at Mezzatta tonight.“

“I visited this place yesterday and tried their falafel sandwich — it was so delicious that I came back again today with my friend! This time we ordered both the falafel and the shawarma, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and truly amazing.

I also want to thank the gentleman working there for being so kind and friendly. His warm attitude made the experience even better. And a big thank you to the young guy working with him as well — they both welcomed us with such positive energy and made us feel at home.

If you want great food and great service, this is definitely the place to go. Highly recommended! 💛🌯✨“

“This shawarma restaurant is the best I have been to by far.
The owner is very kind and hard working. Him and his wife always make sure their customers are happy with the food.
Food tastes great with all flavors to enjoy.
I had a gathering for Christmas and the owner were able to cater $350 worth of food in 3 hours!“

“El Greeko is truly a gem! Their staff takes such care in preparing the food with love and attention to detail, and it really shows in every bite. The flavors are absolutely incredible—authentic, fresh, and full of taste. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the dining experience even better. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves great food and great service!” ❤️“

“Absolutely amazing, very tasty and the service was great. definitely will be back“

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