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    Chicken shawarma plate
    Lucia L.

    Run don't walk. Boustan has finally opened up a location in Toronto and I am so happy as a McGill alumni. I used to get it constantly when I lived in Montreal and it was a big reason I fell in love with Lebanese food (more specifically toum). I got their chicken shawarma plate which is $15. Pricey but given inflation, it seems all restaurants in Toronto have been raising prices. They give a lot of food so you can easily split it into two meals. More bang for your buck. The chicken was delicious and the garlic sauce with potatoes is as glorious as I remember. Their vermicelli rice was super yummy as well. FYI Boustan's food is salty, I would prefer they tone down the salt but it's always been that way. I'm also a garlic sauce fiend, so I asked them for extra sauce.

    Baklava
    Arnold L.

    Known quite well for their Lebanese eats since 1986, Boustan has finally come over to Toronto to showcase legit shawarma that will keep you coming back for more! If you're looking to test the waters a bit, I highly suggest their Mixed Shawarma Platter that comes with huge portions of chicken and beef shawarma meat that is accompanied with rice, coleslaw, garlic potatoes and salad! The chicken shawarma was tender and juicy which paired nicely with bites of rice. The beef shawarma had lots of flavour which is nicely enjoyed with the garlic sauce we all love. I can't wait to back again soon to this fast casual restaurant I know many of you will enjoy as well!

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    Lots of salads to choose from. Nice flavours on th meat. Good value. Wish i lived closer.

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    Place is new yet so dirty! obviously they have not hired a cleaner and it's gross.

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    3 years ago

    Really the most important shawarma in Montreal. There is no other that compares. The grill finish is so choice

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    Potatoes with Garlic sauce Nice Lebonese Canadian resteraunt Excellent Customer Service

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    Byblos - Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

    Byblos

    (987 reviews)

    $$$$

    Entertainment District, Downtown Core

    Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Food: We had our office holiday dinner here and 15 people attended. We did a set menu which had 3 courses. The first course was Labneh with bread, hummus, & beef tartare. Second course was Lamb pide & pear salad. Third course was grilled branzino, middle eastern fried chicken, black truffle rice, and thrice cooked fries. Then there was dessert which was chocolate mousse cake & baklava. Because of my many food allergies the main server for our table was very attentive & specific in asking me what I wanted as modifications. For example I got a wagyu beef pide instead of the lamb. Every dish was really delicious, presented well & quite filling. I couldn't eat all of the food. Though I tried almost everything. Service: The pacing of the dishes was quite masterful. They really paid attention to when the food was going to come out. As I mentioned above the main server was very attentive to my food allergies. I really appreciated that as some restaurants aren't as attentive. The food was served family style so everyone could take what they wanted from the serving dishes. The dishes were served in little bowls along the tables with each bowl serving about 4 people. We had asked for one long table so it was a little snug. But we made it work. Ambiance: For dinner the lighting of the space is really dim. LOL. I would have appreciated just a little bit more light. The restaurant is in an old building so to use the washroom you had to go down two flights of stairs. The dining area is small also. But it's a pretty space. As mentioned above we asked for one long table to seat 15 people. I was expecting square tables but it was a bunch of small round tables pushed together. So the tables were really crowded with food from all the dishes. But the servers made sure to take empty serving dishes away as soon as possible. The music was a little loud for me so I had to yell to be heard. The place was packed though. Everyone at our table enjoyed the food, the service & atmosphere. The restaurant is close to Roy Thompson Hall & the other theatres nearby so it's a convenient location as well. It's too bad this place is only open for dinner. I would have loved to see how they would operate a lunch time service. In any case, Byblos was amazing. I would come back here again to try other dishes! Note: Some of my pics of the main dishes didn't turn out so it's mostly desserts that are pictures

    Really enjoyed my night at Byblos. The vibe is super chic but not too formal. I love that the menu…read moreis designed for sharing, so you get to try a little bit of everything. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well-balanced. Also loved the cocktails. Great spot if you're looking for something a bit different from the usual dinner places.

    Estiatorio Milos - RAW FISH PLATTER Tuna sashimi, Tsipoura sashimi, salmon tartare

    Estiatorio Milos

    (24 reviews)

    Financial District, Downtown Core

    Venue 4.5/5 Milos is…read morelocated right in the corner of the financial district. Clean, upscale space that sits somewhere between corporate and high-end dining without feeling stiff. The open fish market adds to the experience, and the drink selection is solid. Parking isn't the easiest (expect nearby office garages) but if you're there for a weekday dinner, they offer complimentary valet at the St. Regis, which helps. Service 5/5 Top tier. Staff are polished, attentive, and actually know the menu. Recommendations were on point, and everything felt seamless without being overbearing. It's the details that make it stand out, the attention to detail and the care when serving and presenting the food. Food 4.5/5 Went with the lunch menu (great value with an appetizer and main). Quality is consistent with what you'd expect from Milos: fresh, simple, and done properly. They're also mindful of time; if you mention you're on a tight schedule, they can accommodate a one-hour lunch without making it feel rushed. Had the salmon along with salmon tartare and the octopus. Good variety for the prix fixe lunch menu too. So far the best salmon tartare I've had in city.

    Estiatorio Milos' business lunch ($49) is a great option for anyone who has at least an hour to…read morespare on a weekday. If you're pressed for time, just let them know when you order - they'll plan to have you out within the hour, or they pick up the tab. I, on the other hand, was in no rush. The staff read the room, paced the meal accordingly, and let us linger comfortably. With four starters and eight mains to choose from (three with supplements), there's plenty of variety, though seafood clearly takes centre stage. I leaned fully into the sea and wasn't disappointed. The salmon tartare was surprisingly, with large chunks of fresh salmon tossed with herbs and finely minced red pepper, giving the dish a bright, meaty freshness. In the dead of winter, that first bite genuinely felt like sunshine - apologies for getting philosophical, but it really hit home. While crostini were scarce, every table receives a basket of freshly grilled bread and a wasteful pour of olive oil. Carb lovers don't worry, there's plenty to scoop up that tartare. The whole dorade royal grilled might sound exotic, but you've likely seen it elsewhere under its more familiar name: sea bream. At Milos, it arrives deboned and finished simply with olive oil, herbs, and capers. That said, if you're squeamish about bones, proceed with caution as the deboning accuracy seems to vary. My plate had only a couple stragglers, while my dining companion's fish had several lingering behind. The dish is simple, clean, and ideal for lunch, so it satisfies without tipping you into post-meal drowsiness. The steamed vegetables were overcooked, though that may appeal to those who prefer their cruciferous vegetables soft rather than crunchy. For anyone who wants to channel a bit of Don Draper energy without returning to work tipsy, Milos' 3oz lunch pours are a great idea. And if you decide to lean in just a little more, they can easily be doubled into a proper glass.

    Miznon

    Miznon

    (6 reviews)

    I think it's intended to be slightly elevated middle eastern food compared to a regular shawarma…read moreplace. It's perhaps unfair to judge, because though I enjoyed my steak wrap (and it didn't claim to be shawarma), I didn't enjoy it as much as getting a shawarma at many other places and also spent nearly twice the amount. It was still fairly good however, and the $5 draught beer special was a good deal for sure. I still don't regret getting this ahead of the Raptors game and getting food that would have been even more expensive and nowhere near as good.

    We were passing through Union on a recent weekday and I noticed that Miznon had finally opened. I…read morefigured I should probably try one of their offerings, and a quick perusal of their menu led me directly to the Folded Cheeseburger Pita ("Beef chuck cheeseburger with a golden cheddar crown. In a pita with garlic aioli, sour cream, tomato and pickles.") Who can say no to a concoction like that? Not this guy, that's for sure. It was probably about 15 minutes between the time I ordered and when I got the food, so this is clearly not the place to go if you're in a rush. But I'd say the food was worth the wait. That cheese crust is the obvious star of the show here, while the fresh, soft bread is also quite delicious. The other components are tasty too, but the patty itself is the weakest link. It didn't have any kind of crust and just seemed a little on the bland side. But that's a minor complaint for a rather decadent lunch that I quite enjoyed eating.

    Boustan - mideastern - Updated May 2026

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