Land of milk and honey. And hummus, baba g, sundried tomatoes, tahini, falafel, tipapia, beet salad, kofte, calamari, buttery bean salad, garlic shrimp, and rice pudding. The best $20 I've spent in a long time, and by far the best buffet I've visited in my life. Instead of feeling lethargic after 3 plates of colorful foods, I felt amazing! Although there were plenty of meaty options (such as rice with lamb and grilled chicken) there were a bounty of dishes fit for a vegatarian-- or a gluten-free-- feast! read more

You know I was pleasantly surprised when I ended up here with some colleagues for lunch. The value in jerusalem is this happy medium between quantity of options and taste. It's got a lot of mediterenean options like egg plant; lentil soup; fatouch salads; all kinds of hummus and babaganoush variations, Turkish pizzas etc. You've also got some really hearty options like lamb keftas, fish, chicken, a roast beef carvery; etc. The appetizer section is great. The main sort of section falls a little short as it gets blended in with some north American dishes. Sadly the desserts are just poor. But over all @ $11.99 for lunch I was pleasantly surprised and will go back if its another work thing. P.s I've been to Jerusalem over 10 years ago last and its really improved in quality since then. read more

For years I've passed by this place, not daring to step in. I've finally reached the age of reason, where the idea of having to be Israeli to dine here is no longer probable. What? The place is as big as a buffet, makes sense because it becomes all you can eat after dark. The service however, is anything but. You'll feel as if you're in a very large family restaurant. That is actually the fact, but I won't tell you how I found out. The place has a takeout section where it's almost like it's own individual stand at a food court. Well, it is that, by the entrance. When you sit down, you will make friends with your server, and that's the person who's got your back the entire night. This place has some very macho food. Meat of all kinds..except for pork of course. On weekends, they got a whole lamb roasted, served on some kind of rice. Both the Lamb and beef station are manned by a chef to cut just the slice you want. The salad bar is extensive, you won't be able to try everything in one visit. In Chinese buffets, I always bomb my plate with every dish. I do that as well here, but more people tend to judge me when I do, as opposed to when I do it at Mandarin. They got whole pieces of fish here, I still haven't figured out whether I'm supposed to take sections, or just take the entire thing. So far, I've had no fish. I loved the desserts here. It's not much different from any other buffet, but somehow it tastes better here. The wine here are ridiculously reasonable. It's almost like picking off from a LCBO shelf (non-vintage). They got belly dancing every evening. Sometimes the dancer is nice, sometimes otherwise. It's get pretty rowdy on the weekends. The MC will wish whoever has a birthday a happy birthday. He will also sing you the birthday song...to each person....I never heard someone sing the same song so many times repeatedly in what seemed to be one breath. There is a bunch of hot married Women here on weekends for dinner, or cougars. I don't know, they're hot. Israeli, Iranian, Palestinian..everyone's welcome here. read more

Meh.... It's okay.. I wouldn't visit this place again or recommend it to anyone. Friends and family have been before and share the same views.. Staff are... ehhhhh.. There are a lot of options in their buffet - unfortunately - all of it pretty much falls under the category of -- okay. More so quantity as opposed to quality. We were placed at a large table for our group and had several old chairs that were nearly falling apart and left us on the floor. Usually super busy with long groups so you'll most likely be waiting in a long line to hit the buffet which isn't too fun. Lots of groups come here. Questionable "entertainment" -- we were here for a large gathering and got blasted several times with feedback from their speakers and off pitched singing.. Of old school pop hits which really didn't fit the environment or food style - you would expect to hear something traditional rather than Backstreet boys or country karaoke.. It was totally strange!! We ended up leaving and calling it quits early when finally some traditional music came on .. but we were greeted by an old belly dancer gyrating around several old men - not exactly a quality family experience.. read more

Went here for a work event and the power went off in the neighbourhood at approximately 8pm for about an hour. Candles eventually were distributed after about 20 minutes of sitting in pitch darkness. No apologies nor announcements were provided. The food itself was not very tasty. The hummus, lentil soup, and lamb were all very mediocre. Although I have to say that their pita bread was very good and very fresh. The belly dancing was not very entertaining in my opinion. It might be entertaining for others, however. Anyway, I don't think that I would return. I was also informed by some people that they do not really change their buffet menus. read more

Found this sweet little family spot within walking distance of CCNM! Read some reviews and decided on the Falafel Sandwich, which is loaded with so many wonderful flavors, perfectly cooked falafels (its harder than it seems) and fresh pita bread! And it was only 5.50 cad! #winwin!!! I'll be back soon read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Bad service, once I came before 2 hrs of the closing, and they were like "we cannot take customer, we're goin to close" I was frustrated! And asked them, why? It doesnt say your closing now?! They claimed that in th week day we close earlier than the stated time!! Will at least mention that! It is a family enjoyable place, because of the belly- dancer. But not a good food place! read more

Great place for buffet! Lots of vegetarian and meat options. Desserts are regular for a buffet. They have a whole tilapia fish for you to take at the buffet! read more

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It's a bit pricey but the food is delicious. Nice atmosphere for birthday party. They have delicious lamb. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Lamb and rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food is not worth what you pay, you can tell it is made quickly in large batches. It is more about the atmosphere, in a large group it can be quite fun. The belly dancer quickly went from table to table. Nothing special. read more

Jerusalem Leslie is among the best middle-eastern restaurants in Toronto. I have been a regular at their take-out counter for the past 15 years. You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. The pita bread is made in a wood oven at the front of the restaurant. All sauces and marinades are homemade. The meat is always cooked to a crispy, tender perfection. The beef/chicken shawarma, kebab, and falafel are all stupendous. At times, the falafel is among the best in the city, although there have been some inconsistencies (sometimes it is a bit dry). My #1 choice is the chicken kebab in a pita, topped with lettuce, tomato, middle eastern salad, hummus, tahini, and hot sauce ($6.25). The falafel ($4.75) and chicken shawarma ($6.50) are my next two choices - all with the same toppings. The buffet is always busy, although I have never dined in. read more

This is the sister restaurant to the one on Eglinton. It features a Mediterranean Buffet. On Saturday nights it also features entertainment and belly dancing. Firstly you have to bring an appetite. The food is rich plentiful and varied. The full range of Middle Eastern foods is available. They also have a good choice of vegetarian selections, particularly the dips and the ubiquitous fallafels. My favorite were the Lamb Shanks, which were nicely displayed in the buffet. They were succulent! I also very much liked the keftas and the other mechoui (grilled meat). The fallafel are good but I have had better. I natural ate copious amounts of the pickled turnips, always one of my favorites. That and a few hot pickled peppers and olives will always make me happy. If you are a grazer there is a nice selection of salads, and for the lady some delicious stuffed vegetables. You can finish off the meal with some baklava, or some other very sweet middle eastern dessert. Its a busy place, not a romantic dinner locale, but the food is very good and consistent. read more

If you want Mediterranean buffet, this is the place. Food is well prepared with a variety of dishes. They have special dishes for holidays, the seasoning tends to be on the salty side. There's middle eastern music and belly dancing at dinner times which makes for a good entertainment. This place is good. 3.5/5 read more

They have a wide range of middle eastern selections. I really enjoy their lamb and naan bread. There is also chicken, beef and salads. Their fish is served in whole and each is so big that people can hardly finish one in a buffet. It would probably better to cut the fish into pieces. Unlike other buffets, every dish here is fresh and warm. The waitress always cuts us short, while we were having private conversations. It is nice to ask the customers about their meals, but not interrupt. read more

I've been here a few times over the past few years. I've only had the lunch buffet and the take out. For ethnic cuisines I'm not super familiar with, i think buffets are the way to go. I get to taste tiny bits of everything, then go back for more. Lunch buffet - good selection, everything seemed really fresh. On the weekend lunch (can't remember if it was a Sat or Sun) they actually had an entire roasted lamb. I've never seen the entire animal roasted, it looked pretty amazing and tasted good too. Notable buffet items include the kofta kabobs, chicken on rice, small whole fish, eggplant, hummus and the hummus-like dips (they dont label them, but they have like 4 or so big bowls, the waiter described each one, but i cant remember the names). They are delicious. The dessert buffet items were nothing special, the last time i was there they didn't have the baklava out, which was annoying. They do sell the baklava separately for take out though. Excellent rice pudding. Never experienced the music or belly dancing. The take out is pretty standard fare, a bit expensive, but very large portions from what i remember. The price is a bit steep, but I find the quality of the food to be quite good. I like going here and plan on visiting a few times a year. read more

Very bad experience.. the food is not fresh and the lamb is barely cooked. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone especially if you know your taste and you care about your food. read more

The food here tasted decent. However, there were so many flies flying around and one actually landed on my plate and died in the food grease so I'm giving this place 3 stars. As for the actual food, I felt like there was a lot of Italian food like pasta, pizza and lasagna. I suppose there's a lot of crossover between countries. However, I was hoping to try some food that I've never had before. As for the service, the staff here was very nice and efficient. If you do come here, I would suggest trying their dessert that looks like flan. read more

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Food was very flavorful and filling. Stopped off here with my mom for lunch. Hot food was hot and steamy, salads were plentiful. Agree with previous poster that it's a sin that sheaths and baklava are not available on the buffet, but the other options are plentiful. Beef, chicken, and roasts, 3 kinds of fish, and the lamb and stuffing should all be sampled. The Tabbouleh had zing without being acidic, perfect balance! Total bill after tip, with drinks, $40.00 read more

Cute restaurant tucked away in Nymark Plaza! They have a small lunch buffet with little variety (it's literally just a small room), but the flavors are amazing. Servers are really helpful and they have live dancing sometimes. read more

Actually I was shocked with the very bad service that I got today , because I arrive late and joined my group who was already there ,so once I arrived they gave me the cheque to pay then after 15 minutes they asked us to leave because they have other reservations , when I asked them to get a smaller table for me & my kids for another half an hour for my kids to finish their food ,they told me sorry as it is my mistake that I arrived late .. .My question ,is that when I arrived late ,why they let me paid the for the service that I didn't even get and at the same time they didn't tell me that I have 15 minutes to finish and go .......This is the worst customer service that i found in a restaurant and will definitely will not go again or even recommend it to anyone read more

Great food, good selection, and helpful wait staff. Food was fresh and plenty. Staff is fast and friendly. Would definitely come back again. Music and Belly dancing was a plus. read more

They got it all here! From fresh made pita to all you can eat buffet, this is authentic middle eastern cuisine at its finest. My personal favourite is the lamb and rice...WOW! Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. read more

Great place for a quick shawarma sandwich and price is reasonable. Been going for a couple of years now. Always fresh, flavourful and not greasy. Friendly staff and ready in minutes. Will have to try other things on menu like lamb soon. Only tried the takeout section, have not done buffet yet. read more

This place has real ups and downs and is highly inconsistent throughout the multiple times that I've been here. For every awesome experience I've had here, I had 5 terrible experiences with expired food and a very small selection of items. A lot of the time the food during dinner was recycled leftovers that were a few days old. The instant giveaway is when the beef items look yellowish and the tahini is extremely gooey. I don't recommend it. read more

This buffet experience was excellent, tried many things I would not usually have even known to order. Food is fresh, joint is clean, not very pricey for lunch. Once again, a great selection. Can't wait to go back! read more

Aside from Bamiyan Kebob and Paramount Fine Foods, when I think of Middle Eastern foods, Jersulem is my go-to place! Located just north of Sheppard Ave on Leslie, Jerusalem has been around for many years, and has provided a fun, yet interactive experience for those who've come here to eat. Their menus have a range either by a-la carte, or their overwhelming- yet a wee bit pricy buffet that usually brings a crowed of people. The usual dinner buffet prices are anywhere from $22-25/person depending on the day of the week, but again there's a lot of food choices. On Fridays and Saturdays twice during dinner timings they have live belly dancing performances while you're enjoying your meal. From koftas, kebob, and lamb, to taboule, roasted vegetables, pita, and humus, there's enough food to accomadate your dietary preferences. The place is clean, and the service is always great! What's also nice is they also have an optional take-out area, and this place is very spacious, with beauitful decor :) read more

I have been here numerous of times for their lunch buffet on weekdays. I have yet to tried their dinner. My review is based on lunch buffet and I'm compared the quality of their food with other buffet places. My coworkers and I enjoyed our visits here; good selections to satisfy different people. Food gets replenished fast and good service. They cleaned up our dirty plates quickly and refilled our water on a timely manner. You can also get shawerma sandwiches to go if you don't have time to sit in Will return if I happen to be in the area read more

A fantastic array of Middle Eastern foods. A great layout, fast and friendly staff and belly dancers. Who could ask for more? read more

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I have been going to this restaurant for about 20 years. The food is awesome with great flavours. I recommend the lentil soup, falafels, and the chicken shish tawook dinner. The only reason I gave 3 stars is because of the rude and distasteful attitude that the cashier at the take out area has. This woman who works at cashier for the takeout area is miserable and has a disgusting face and work ethic. What a horrible choice to have her in the front representing the restaurant. She has no idea how to speak to the public and should be hidden. She is usually there during the week around lunch time. She is an older overweight woman with longer hair. I strongly recommend that she be removed as her presence just ruins the whole experience. read more

After a five year hiatus due to travel I recently returned to the the Jerusalem Restaurant. The food was good and the staff friendly. I must say though that the experience was a little less than satisfying. What I remembered most was the fantastic buffet with lots of great dishes, especially the shawarma. Much to my dismay on my recent visit the shawarma was not available at the buffet but only as take out. In the same way my favourite dessert, their fantastic baklava is only available at the take out counter and not at the dessert buffet. The two best parts of the Jerusalem dinning experience aren't available in their buffet. In my mind this renders the Jerusalem a fine place to grab a meal to take home but its buffet leaves two specific things to be desired. read more

Buffet had a good selection. I mostly had cold appetizers, which were good, particularly the baba ganouch. Warm pita at the table was also a nice touch. The bellydancer was very good: professional costume, lots of audience interaction. Will certainly come back. read more

We tried this place as our friend recommend it. We went to Jerusalem but the other location (ordered), hence this one is buffet! Great food and great service. Everyone was polite. If you wanna try this place, come between 12-3pm for lunch. Would suggest friends and family to check this place read more

Good food. I would recommend showing up earlier or booking a reservation since it gets busy pretty quickly

No falafels!! What ?!? We came here for a family dinner (8 of us) on a cold Thursday evening. I was really looking forward to trying out a middle eastern buffet style restaurant. I was told to try their falafels (I looooove falafels btw) and was really looking forward to them. When we arrived, we were quickly seated at our table. The restaurant is quite large, especially the dining area compared to the food section. Once we seated, the waiter handed us a basket of naan bread, flat bread and garlic bread. They were nice and warm. Now for the food, to be honest, there weren't a lot of selections. My first consisted of grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, grilled sun dried tomato, red beets, purple radish, a little bit of corn salad, a spoonful of tabooleh, and a mini slice of spinach pizza. Oh and also, a plate of three types of hummus for dipping the bread. Overall, I was content with my first plate. Although my food was somewhat cold (all the grilled veggies and pizza), I still enjoyed it. My second plate, I was told to try the grilled cauliflower, which at first I thought were deep fried chicken, so I got a few of try, some steamed broccoli, yellow rice, a yellow vegetable stuffed with rice and red tomato sauce, and then I remembered, where are the falafels ?!? I couldn't find them at all. My second plate was just alright, I was starting to run out of things to try, again not a lot of options. Again, I was pretty disappointed that they didn't serve falafels, ugh! There was a hot food section, which served, roasted potatoes, grilled fish, deep fried fish, lamb, chicken skewers with grilled veggies, lasagna, rice dish, etc. My third plate, I went straight for the dessert section- I got some jumbo strawberries, melon, Turkish delight, rice pudding and another hot pudding with the most sweetest aroma ever(there weren't much left in the pot, I'm guessing it was a popular item). There were a few other fruits/desserts that I didn't grab, like the carrot cake, flan, baklava, slices of oranges, etc. At 8:30ish our came the belly dancer, I wasn't too amused. She danced for a while, but I just kept thinking about my falafels... Overall, I was pretty bummed out there were no falafels. Enough about the falafels. The end. read more

We go often, but what I need to work on is not eating so much...but I don't wanna and you can't make me!!!.. OK, now that my inner dialogue is done with its temper tantrum... This place is great. Such a wonderful variety of meats and vegetables and I love the lentil soup. Seems like I'm always craving some Jerusalem when I'm in Toronto. read more

I actually have never dined in because I always do takeout... Takeout is very fast... More importantly, I think they may have the best beef shwarma sandwich/pita in Toronto.... I am VERY VERY picky with my shwarma's and this is only place I will get a shwarma from... Hopefully if I have the time I will try the buffet one day... but until then, beef shwarma all dayyyyy read more

My family goes here occasionally for their shawarma take out. Super yummy! The meat is not skimped out on, the pocket is full of the toppings you choose, and it's reasonably priced. The servers are generally quite nice too. Only reason it's not 5/5 is the price, compared to other shawarma places I've been to. read more

Buffet lunch. Went with two friends. Choices were amazing and delicious. As a vegetarian, I had so much to eat and all was so tasteful. My two friends enjoyed the meat choices as well. The falafel was the best I have had. Whole wheat bread with the meal was perfect. Large choice of salads, hummus, tahini, warm and cold vegetable dishes. Even the dessert choices were excellent. Great value for the money. Enjoyed thoroughly! read more

Let's be honest on this one. Skip-it! I've eaten food on the side of an abandon road in the middle of Indonesia, with the risk of HEP-A, and HEP-C, that tasted better. And they had this Belly Dancer in her 70s, who, again let me be honest, shouldn't be dancing but tending to the local bingo soiree. Never again, avert your eyes as the power of Christ compels you, the power of Christ compels you. read more

We lunched here today, and I must say, I expected much better variety of dishes than were available. There was no authentic mediterranean dishes like Shawarma's, Kabobs, Baklava, etc. Most dishes were vegetarian, and the variety of non-veg was very poor. I've lived in multiple middle east countries, and I've enjoyed much better food there compared to what we had for lunch here. read more