I was craving Middle Eastern food and after researching for a bit, I knew we had to come here. We arrived in the evening for an early dinner. The establishment is pretty small. There's space inside to order food and three tables in the front patio to eat. My boyfriend and I both got our own bowls. I got the Chicken Shawarma bowl and my boyfriend got the Falafel bowl. All the sides looked really good. I decided to get the Potatoes, Beet Salad, and Tabbouleh. And I chose rice, hummus, and garlic sauce. My plate was packed. For the price I was impressed, very reasonable prices and amazing portion size. I absolutely loved my Chicken Shawarma bowl. Every bite was just *chef's kiss*. The Chicken Shawarma was flavorful, savory, and juicy. All of the sides were wonderful. The tabbouleh tasted very refreshing. And the beet salad side was my favorite. It highlighted the natural sweetness coming from the beets, and I loved the texture too. I tried some of my boyfriend's Falafel and it was very good too. If I was a local, I'd be here at least once a week. The owner Teddy and his wife are so sweet and friendly. When we were done eating I had to tell them how good it was, and we shared a good conversation afterwards. I'm not trying to exaggerate, but this is the best shawarma I've ever had in my life. This was my first time here but it definitely won't be the last. I look forward to coming back again and eating good. :) read more

Ghazale - Falafel Bowl - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Best food in the city!!! Staff members are very hospitable and the kindest people you could meet. The food made me so full and i enjoyed every second i ate it. read more

I've been many times and have always had the best experience! The most delicious and authentic middle eastern cuisine. The staff were so lovely and friendly and gave me the best service. Highly recommended going here and enjoying the delicious food as well as the great service! read more

this is for the spadina location but it's awesome. chicken shawarma wrap ($12) is delicious 2am food. nice staff

We had two delicious shawarma wraps here and a tabule. The kind lady gave an extra pita. Ingredients were good quality

Great, Great falafel sandwiches, Everything is so tasty and fresh here. And clean.!!! It is sooooo clean at this Gazelles. You can eat of the floor here. You won't be disappointed read more

Finally! This place is reopened after a long renovation. This is the best takeout place around little Italy - period!!! Reasonably priced, and very very good portions. All the vegetables and pickles are fresh and you can see them in big clear fridges. Had the falafel wrap, it's crunchy, clean tasting (used good oils) and not overly salty at all. Family run business and service is excellent. Will be back very soon! read more

Ghazale - Falafel wrap. Lots of sauce and fresh veggies. Falafel is just right, not too salty. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my go to spot for nutrient-dense, absolutely delicious and very affordable food. I've been coming here since I was a teenager and usually eat here twice a week at least. I always feel great after and have lots of energy, thanks to their amazing salad selection. Also - best falafels in the city hands down. They somehow make them soft and fluffy on the inside with the perfect crunch on the outside. Friendliest staff too :) read more

This is authentic middle eastern shawarma and situated right in the middle of the action on Bloor St. it's a reveler's dream spot for a snack. With three stools and a small counter to eat at, it's a perfect spot to take a break from the action or hit it up before seeing a movie at the Hot Docs theatre right next door which is what we did that Saturday night. It was perfect! I had the beef shawarma with tasty shards of beef along with the usual toppings, it was hearty and chock full of fresh ingredients. The whole glass counter was overflowing with freshly made food ready for the evening ahead. The place is so tiny that the garbage bins are outside the door! And the tabbouleh salad was very good with fresh greens and packed tightly in its container it was almost a meal in itself. Very refreshing and a great compliment to the shawarma. A combo with a pop was about $10 which is fantastic for a healthful meal such as this. Highly recommended! read more

Ghazale - Shawarma and tabbouleh - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I got a Shawarma plate. Large portions! Great taste! Accommodated my annoying Keto needs no problem. Nice guys behind the counter. Definitely recommend. read more

I am not a vegetarian by a long shot and have never liked the falafel wraps I've tried in the past. This location of Ghazale has changed that for me! I regularly get their falafel wrap with everything on it. The falafel is made fresh! This is what makes the difference. It tastes SO good! And all the veggies and sauces that come with it are also super-fresh, flavourful and delicious. The staff (owner?) is also super friendly and welcoming. One of my regular lunch spots in the neighbourhood. Highly recommended. read more

I came here at 1030 at night looking for dinner, the didn't have rice available because they were about to close up, i got the chicken shawarma plate salad, all 4 salads topped with chicken and sauces, holy shit was that food amazing, i will be going back here 100% a whole world of flavours. The service here was amazing also, staff is very friendly. read more

Recently rediscovered Ghazale. The food was delicious and the service friendly. Large portions and everything tasted fresh. This will be our new go to place for middle eastern food. read more

I don't use yelp very often due to ethical issues with the site. However, if someone goes out of their way to be pleasant (or nasty) I will temporarily swallow my misgivings and log in. From the moment I stepped into Ghazale the man working there was so pleasant. He made me feel welcome immediately. The food was extremely tasty and great value for the money. And as much as I love Italian food, it is nice to have an alternative. They are a small local business that has been there for years. Let's keep them going! read more

I used to go to grab dinner at the Ghazale on Bloor next to the theatre formally known as The Bloor cinema often, and it was always kind of a cluster fuck. It was continuously worth it, though, because their foods are impossibly fresh. Enter the College location! I popped in for some eats after a few drinks at a nearby choir concert (yes, you read that right). I was walking home and determinedly typing "falafel" and "shawarma" into my Yelp app and this Ghazale popped up. Aaaaaaahhh. A beacon of light. Same incredibly fresh toppings, soft chicken and not greasy falafel. Same funny guys behind the counter putting together your wraps and up-selling you on delicious extras. Best of all, it wasn't crowded with drunk people (aside from me) or running-late movie-goers. Tada. read more

These Lebanese guys serve up some of the most consistently delicious falafels downtown. For $4.25, you can get yourself a hearty and delicious middle eastern delight at 10pm on a weekday. Always friendly, always fast. Yes, they do microwave their sandwiches. I don't mind - I microwave my food too. The way they do it, the pita kisses them crispy falafels and lovely tahini sauce just right. I have also tried their sides: both the fafa beans and rice are knockouts. read more

I have never heard of this place before and it was only because i was across the road in lily lounge and was feeling peckish that i decided to cross the road and grab a late night snack on my way home. Ordered a Shawarma and then saw they had some samosas too, so ended up ordering both a meat and a vegetable. I started my walk towards Bathurst and decided to first deal with the samosas. First the meat, COLD. Spat the first bite out and binned it. Then the vegetable samosa, COLD and again in the bin. The chicken Shawarma was as always from my experience a belly filler and generally consists of tasteless meat so i was not expecting much from this and my low expectations were met. I was there at 1am-ish and the place was not even that busy so can not think of an excuse to give me cold food. read more

Great gem in the heart of Little Italy! Always fresh, delicious & well priced! Chicken Shwarma, Tabouli, hummus, soup etc ... Fantastic!! read more

This is my favourite middle eastern place in the city by a mile. The staff are amazingly nice, the food is always good, and the service is faster than a one legged man in an ass-kicking competition. I eat here a pluralized amount per week. read more

This place is all about value. I think you'd be hard-pressed to find so much flavorful food for so little anywhere else! Seriously, you will not be leaving hungry or broke. This isn't fancy "foodie", but it tastes fresh and it's always fast. The service here is good and I'd be happy to return many times. There are numerous vegetarian options and the selection trumps your average falafel hut/stand by a mile. Come here with a group of friends and order to share - you won't regret it! read more

Been going here for over ten years. They always use the freshest ingredients and are so polite and conversational while still making excellent food. Also have delicious french fries! read more

Your probably not thinking Middle Eastern food when taking a stroll through "Little Italy". But in the event that your taste-buds are craving something different, I recommend that you give Ghazele a try. Today I had the Combo Plate, Tender pieces of Chicken Shwarma, with Yellow Cauliflower and Potato Rice, 3 falafel balls, and Tabouli Salad. Comes with a Pita, and they gave me some hummus at no charge. Great value for your money. And the food tasted very clean and delicious. They even have a small patio, for people watching or catching some sun. The place is very simple, the service very polite, the food very satisfying. I will definitely be back. read more

The bartender at The Mod Club Theatre, Lisa, told me the place was "really good" so me and my friend Ardith took a walk. Thought I'm not writing much here about "Ghazale," I am here to say that it IS in fact "really good" and possibly one of the best. Get the beets bizness on your falafel...real good for you and tasty. Great place for a quick meal with some protein! They also have rice and beans you can throw in a container for a PSMM. (Post-Show-Midnight-Meal) ~Dave "Herremannen" Heilman read more

Customer service is amazing and the food looks and tastes fresh. Their food is worth every dollar, definitely recommend.

I wouldn't come back to this place ever again. The guy was throwing garbage out side when I parked my car I went inside he wanted to make our shawarma sandwiches without washing his hands and both of them weren't wearing gloves. We asked the guy to wear gloves he didn't want to he said that's he washed his hands! Very disgusting we left the place without buying!! read more

Great all-round Middle Eastern take out. I live close and have options, and this is the one. Recent renos made things even better. The microwave noted below sees hardly any use and everything seems laid out a bit better. Try the hot sauce... It's thicker than other places and more rich than spice. Great value as you'd expect for shwarma, especially for the 'hood. Small seating area outside, depending on weather. Lots of regulars. read more

Wow. Some of the best quick-ish food / value I've ever had. Definitely the best eating I had on my trip to Toronto. This is the kind of restaurant you wish you could take him with you. Service is quick but very kind. I would think twice before getting the samosas though, because although they aren't bad per se they are not as good as the rest of the food. I paid much more money for much less flavorful Middle-Eastern food in other parts of the city and I wish I could take it all back and go to Ghazale. read more

Really, really fantastic food. The falafel, even for my falafel-snob husband, is beyond compare. All salads are incredibly fresh. And delicious! They really let the ingredients speak for themselves. And it is VERY reasonably priced! I go to their booth in the food building anytime I go to the Ex, too. The staff are ridiculously friendly and even amid all those choices, Ghazale stands out. You will not be disappointed! read more

want a heckin huge amount of superb food for little dollars? this is yr spot. in the last 3 months, i've ordered the meat combo plate upwards of 10 times. meat + 3 veg sides for $11? swoon city. it's so huge you can convince yourself yr just buying groceries. i go chicken, falafel, hummus, taboule. i haven't really deviated from that, because it's so perfect that i'm scared to try new things. it comes with a pita, and garlic sauce that'll knock yr socks off. with both late night & morning delivery, this place can take care of your drunken cravings or heal yr hangover the next day. i know. read more

A decent falafel that's not dry or lacking in sauce. Would go back for more and they're open until 4am!

Ghazale is the real thing it is my favourite middle eastern restaurant. i love there combo plate. and they have an extreme amount of varieties. all there food is vegetarian exept for the chicken and beef. i use to go to Ali babas but then i started going to Ghazale and i loved it. also Ali babas sandwitch is like a pinky finger compared to ghazale. anyways i love the food and if i didn't i wouldn't waste my time writing this review. read more

I didn't expect a service like that, I went there with a friend, that was the worst service ever, we understand people who're tired, having not the best shift, not the best customers but still, to be rude is not acceptable read more

This is by far the best Shwarma I had ever had! Service with a smile, tasty, and late hours. I would highly recommend for everyone to have it read more

I can't stand Ghazale. Worst falafel ever. They microwave your falafel.

I go here on average once every 1 or 2 weeks. The food is delicious and the prices are amazing. If I supplement the meal with a salad and glass of milk, 1 chicken plate lasts me 2-3 meals (more often 3). But as cheap as it may be, the food is SO flavourful and is usually pretty fresh. I always chat with a couple of really friendly people who work there; they're always smiling and you can tell they're proud of the food they make and the service they provide, and rightly so. Check this place out of you want a flavourful, hearty, filling meal. Also, the hot sauce they make is INSANELY delicious. read more

Popped in last night for a late night snack and was very unimpressed with the overall taste of the Chicken Shwarma. Could barely taste any meat in there, and was just flavourless. They microwaved my samosa and would not eat here again. read more