Big, spacious restaurant if you'd like to come with either a group, or a more intimate setting. The service was exceptional, full marks. Full service bar. We got a round of Lebanese arak which was very smooth and of great quality. The lunchtime good options while not very extensive, are still of good quality. I thought the grilled chicken was a bit tough, but otherwise everything else was top-notch, especially the traditional middle eastern mezes. The pita bread is always fresh and fluffy. Excellent options for both vegetarians and those who aren't. read more

3 stars for food 5 stars for service hence the 4 star rating. Went during lunch with my family. The salads are plenty but very citrusy. I liked the baba ganoush and hummus. Fresh warm pita is brought to the table. Some of the chicken was room temperature. There should be more options for mains. The food was decent but not memorable. The desserts station offers much variety however i noticed a hair on the syrup jar. Staff should monitor the buffet area frequently to keep an eye on everything to ensure cleanliness. Our server was absolutely amazing. We didn't get her name but she was an older (indian or west-indian?? not sure) woman and was so funny and kind. She made our dining experience amazing. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - York, Ontario

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My companion ordered lamb skewers with rice and salad. He said the lamb was tasty and cooked to perfection; the salad and rice were excellent. I had an appetizer plate. The babaganoush, hummus, salad, falafels, and tahini were wonderful; the pita are fluffy and really tasty. The service was attentive. The decor is unchanged... read more

The original Palestinian restaurant in Toronto. Opened in the 70s, this is the restaurant our family grew up going to for Shams style customers. Falafel awesome. Fried tomatoes check. Fried eggplant. Yes! Hummus pickles and freshly baked pita. Yummy! And that's just the appetizers. Mains we usually order the chicken and lamb shish kebabs, but all of their skewers hit. And the tumeric colored rice is perfect. Service is super friendly and the decor is timeless. This restaurant is always buzzing. read more

All the meat is fine. Chicken a bit dry. Eggplant was tasty. Falafel was ok. Service was ok.

We ordered in, so I can really only speak to the food. Everything was delicious, favorite was the eggplant and hummus with meat!

Delicious food, variety of foods and choices, good service. I've been going here for years.

Good food at a good price with great service but decor is very dated. We had the three skewer special .. more then enough food for three people but we were only two. Careful. There are two brothers that named their restaurants the same. My review is for the one on Lawrence. The other location on Leslie is more buffet style. read more

Very nice place i liked it amd its kids friendly as well I went with my famiky and they liked it read more

Everything here was so flavorful, great taste of the Middle East! Amazing service our table was often checked on! Traditional ambiance and full bar available, great for dine in or to go! read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Trio of beef, chicken and kebab. - Middle Eastern Near Me - York, Ontario

Amazing overall! Loved the food and the service. Had a great time, will definitely go back

Damn.... This was VERY good. The chicken was cooked perfectly. Terrific rice and salad. The traffic and construction (2019), is absolutely insane on Eglinton. read more

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Jerusalem restaurant has been serving consistently good Middle Eastern food for years. I've ordered from them many times and have been always been satisfied. Their meats are succulent and grilled to perfection. Their side dishes and appetisers are excellent. There are a few negatives. First, the meat portions are somewhat small. Second, the prices are high. Third because they are so busy, sometimes the kitchen can get overwhelmed and you can wait a long time for your order. If you're looking for a good value, order the Combination Dinner for 2 or more people. It's a feast for $25 per person. From the regular menu, some of my favourites are: Shish Kabab Beef, Kafta Kabab, Lentil soup (delicious), Labaneh, Siniyeh . read more

Nice spot, good food.. This has been in business for years and years, always been an open buffet with some real good hidden gems in there, with live entertainment on weekends. Their best items are from the grill, and they always had special meals on special occasions. This location is the best one out of the other locations. Great items: tabouli, mansaf rice and kafta kabab read more

The food is amazing. The pitas are probably my favourite in the city, and there is nothing on the menu that has ever been a disappointment.

So this all started when I asked my boyfriend if he wanted to go to Jerusalem for dinner. He rolled his eyes at me because we obviously can't travel so I knew I had to prove him wrong. I ordered online for pickup from Jerusalem Restaurant in Toronto. They have their own online ordering system so you can avoid downloading the 3rd party apps if you don't have them. The menu is pretty extensive. They have a lot of different options for combos and larger groups. They have many sizes for some of the appetizers and salad dishes which is nice because you can kind of get that buffet feel still by ordering a bunch of these. For 4 people we ordered 2 of the Kabab Supreme dinners (complete with salad, rice, bread that is supposed to feed 2 per dinner) and a bunch of apps and salads including the artichoke salad, stuffed grape leaves, and okra. Unsurprisingly, this was a TON of food. I wonder if it's because they're used to serving buffet sizes. The kababs were unskewered and served on a bed of saucy, stewed tomatoes. This was very good with the garlic sauce and the bread on the salad. The salad was tomato, cucumber, and lettuce with the dressing served on the side. The meals came with bread. I think because we got 2 kabab supremes we got 5 servings of bread since they are bagged and sold in that quantity. Out of the sides, the stuffed grape leaves were my favourite. These were meatless but still very flavourful. This was also the small size serving and there were 7 of them for $3.95. Pretty good considering most Greek places charge a lot more for an appetizer of them with way less. The rest of the apps were good as well. The okra has a slight kick to it but nothing too crazy. read more

food is good although the quality has gone down over the years... They have really hired down from their previous staff over the years... the "managers", staff - just Very rude, don't seem to care about their customers, especially when it comes to take out... Also the cleanliness and handling of the food is rather questionable as I saw one kitchen staff pour rice onto a plate with their bare hands... Romeo, the owner also has a lot of friends and family that come to the kitchen and I think that's not sanitary I would rather give my money to Tabules read more

By far the best Middle Eastern restaurant Toronto. This restaurant has been in business for decades and never fails to provide an excellent meal. The humus and pita bread is superb. The falafel with tahini sauce is yet another delicious side you can order along with your meal. The chicken swish ta woo with rice is splendid and the atmosphere is overall very welcoming and comforting to guests. The staff are incredibly friendly and make you feel welcome and at home when eating at Jerusalem for dinner. Even for take out the food would arrive on time and would always be superb. Overall when looking around the restaurant and when going with family it is suitable for both larger and smaller crowds. read more

Portion sizes are good. Food is very tasty. Plenty of options for vegetarian diets.

Great food, warm service, and then informal atmosphere. The salads are always fresh and the host tasty.

This is a fantastic middle eastern buffet in a well decorated middle eastern setting. Belly dancers on certain nights of the week, good food, great ambience, and overall good value. I will go back just for the freshly baked bread and freshly grilled kofta kabobs. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - a restaurant with tables and chairs - Middle Eastern Near Me - York, Ontario

Rude staff and mediocre food. Won't be hung back anytime soon. Very disappointing! I wouldn't recommend this place as it has gone way down hill over the years! read more

Was in the neighborhood for work and decided to give Jerusalem Restaurant a try for lunch. Have been to the Jerusalem Buffet a few times before and so wondered if they had the buffet at this location, they don't. So decided on the lamb kabob with rice and salad and lentil soup to start. All was quite good. The lentil soup was exceptional. Although the wait staff was quite cordial, the service was quite slow. The bill and payment was especially slow even though I paid in cash. My change sat at the till for some time while the server went into the kitchen and served served other customers. I note there is no debit at this location. All in all quite a good meal, but wouldn't stop in for a quick bite but rather when you have some time to spend. read more

This may be one of Toronto's most consistent restaurants. I've been eating here for years and the quality and presentation of the food is always the same. So when I'm craving delicious hummus and other Middle Eastern dips, perfect fried eggplant, crispy falafel, heartwarming lentil soup and fabulously moist kabobs, this is the place to be. The dinner for 2 ($41) is likely your best bet because it comes with pita, dips, falafel, salads, 3 kabobs, rice, pickles, etc. (Note: it does not include the lentil soup, which, at $3.95, is worth adding on). I'd say this spread is actually enough food for 3...so if you're dining as a couple, you'll likely have leftovers. The kafta kabob, made with spiced ground lamb and beef, is outstanding; but the chicken is also done to perfection. It's hard to decide which one I like better. Bottom line, we're talking consistently delicious Middle Eastern grub. Last night I ate so much I was nearly in pain, but it didn't stop me from grabbing a piece of crispy baklava for dessert because...hello?? Baklava! read more

This place was recommended by one of my boyfriends friends. Couldn't have been happier that this place was recommended to me, I loved it! Walking in, it almost feels like you're transported to the middle east which is really cool. The decor was awesome. One bad thing I picked up in however (not detrimental or anything like that) was that fact that there wasn't any music playing!!! I think that could've strengthened the feel of tye restaurant even more, and is definitely something that they should consider introducing! Now, on to the food! My boyfriend and I started our meal with an order of their hummus, and the waiter brought us some anazingly fresh, warm pita and an assortment dof pickled veggies to go with it. It was absolutely delicious, I could've eaten just that and I would've been satisfied! For our mains, I ordered the chicken skewers, which came with a side of rice and salad. We also got the veggie skewer plate. Both were fantastic! Chicken wasn't dry at all, and Tue seasoning and spices were perfect! read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - York, Ontario

I'm surprised the reviews for this place are so all over the board. The food, while not the best Middle Eastern place I've ever had, is still pretty good. I ordered the Jerusalem steak, which was super juicy and delicious. The rice was buttery and tender. The prices are really reasonable, and the parking is convenient. OTOH, the service is kinda slow, and they don't take debit, which is weird. A good option for a meal if you're in the area. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Jerusalem steak - Middle Eastern Near Me - York, Ontario

I'm reviewing Jerusalem Restaurant, on Eglinton and Bathurst. I'm surprised to see that this restaurant has such a low rating. After reading the reviews, it doesn't even seem like the same restaurant! This is probably the best Middle Eastern restaurant in Toronto. The food is delicious, the prices are reasonable, and the service is impeccable! I've gone to Jerusalem countless times, and I've never had a bad meal. The place is always busy, so there must be a reason it is still around. Whenever I go to Jerusalem, I get the dinner for two for $36. The dinner combo includes: hummus, baba ganouch, 4 falafels, bread, a side of vegetables, salad, rice, your choice of either baked tomatoes or baked eggplant, and lastly, your choice of any three kabobs (meatball, liver, chicken and beef are the options). There is no way two people can eat that much food. The portions are generous, and for less than $50, glass of wine included, you can have a great meal! I strongly recommend the baked tomatoes. I don't even like tomatoes, and I devour these every time. Their hummus is also very good. The meat can be a little bit dry, but it is something you have to expect from Middle Eastern cooking. I'd avoid the meatball kabob as it is usually the driest. The rice is heavenly! It is always so moist and fresh. I would go as far as calling it the best rice in the city. I cannot get enough of it. Jerusalem is very nicely decorated, it can be quite romantic if you manage to secure a good spot (by the bay windows). Avoid an early supper if you are looking to have a romantic dinner. Jerusalem is a family restaurant, so don't be surprised to see a bunch young couples with their kids, and on occasion, a few crying babies! Reservations are recommended, but not required. Last time I was there, they didn't take debit, so make sure you have cash or a credit card. If you are craving Middle Eastern, give this restaurant a try. It is really worth it. read more

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On a recommendation from a co-worker I checked this place out. She was right about the food. The prices are reasonable and it was delicious. 4-stars for sure. What isn't so good is the ambiance and the service. The restaurant is in serious need of an update. The old furniture needs to go, or be redone. It took forever for the server to come by my table to ask if I wanted a drink as I waited for the rest of my party to arrive. When I finally did get the glass of wine I ordered, the glass had lipstick on it. They don't take debit here. Lame. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - York, Ontario

Ordered the lamb skewer combo + minced lamb/beef skewers. The lamb skewer was tender and delicious. The minced lamb and beef skewer on the other hand was okay tasting but definitely dry so I didn't like it. We got the falafel plate as an appetizer which was decent. It had a crisp outer shell and I like the taheena sauce. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Falafel plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - York, Ontario

Probably my favourite Middle Eastern restaurant in Toronto and the place that my wife always seems to want to go for her birthday. If you know my wife (who is a big foodie, a trained chef and a bit of a dining snob) this is a pretty big compliment! I've been a handful of times now and it's nothing if not consistent: very good food, great portions and incredibly reasonable. Service is always solid. At the worst brusque but efficient, at best very friendly. So really no complaints. The place is nice enough but I think it might be fair to say that it's maybe just a TAD rundown and could use a spot of paint but I think that's something many of the best Middle Eastern restaurants seem to have in common and only adds to their charm. In fact I think I may trust it a little less if it had a glossier interior, almost as though they were trying to hide something instead of letting the food do the talking. As for the food I usually order the same basic thing with several variations: the incredibly delicious lentil soup, something to dip pitas into (the hummus, tahini and baba ganoush are all great), some various pickled things, some tabouli and of course the falafels, which are always done to perfection. Crispy and crunchy and bursting with flavour without ever being overcooked, I can confidently say that they are the best in the city. Sometimes I regret that I didn't go for something different like potatoes and / or rice (which are very good here as well) but as soon as I bite into one of those yummy deep fried balls (balls!), I forgive myself for being so boring and predictable. So it's a vegetarian's paradise and of course they have lots of great options for carnivores / omnivores (Honey loves the lamb skewers in particular). And it's worth the drive from Mississauga or wherever you're coming from, even if the "improvements" on Eglinton are a bit of a nightmare. There's certainly no shortage of Middle Eastern food in the GTA but Jerusalem is absolutely one to check out if you haven't already done so! read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Jerusalem with pretty girl standing in front. - Middle Eastern Near Me - York, Ontario

I love this place. Their chicken skewers are tender and full of flavour. Their roasted eggplant is sooo good when it's fresh and warm, and all of their dips, rice and sides are to die for. The only thing I didn't care for was the beef skewers as I found them a bit tough and chewy. Kafka was good though. Also wish they delivered. read more

This is a more family-orientated sit down middle-eastern restaurant when compared to others in the area. It has been in the area for years and has won many awards for being the best Middle Eastern food in Toronto. The menu has many different meat options (chicken, beef, lamb, etc.) and comes mainly as kabob's. All mains appear to come with rice and salad. There were three of us who dined this evening there. Two of us got chicken skewers. They were perfectly seasoned and the meat remained moist. The rice was very tasty as well and it was clear the salad was made with fresh vegetables. The third member of our party got beef skewers and from what I could tell that was juicy and moist as well. The one downside was the coffee which was not enjoyed by our table and from what the others could remember, they've had a similar experience with their coffee before. Dessert (vanilla and chocolate tartufo) was up to par with many other places that offer it. All in all, atmosphere is warm and inviting. Servers are attentive and will remove the skewers from the table once is clear you are finished with them. Price point is great for the amount of food received and the quality of the food. This place is definitely worth a try as both a take out or a sit-down option. read more

The food was really good, the chicken was a bit dry but it tasted okay. The only reason why I'm giving this restaurant 4/5 stars is that they did not accept debit, they only had credit or cash which is so inconvenient. My boyfriend had to go look for an atm which why my entire view of the restaurant changed. They should have debit available. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - York, Ontario

Many of my friends and family are big fans of Jerusalem Buffet in the north part of the city. Earlier this summer, my wife and I were biking downtown and had a hankering and we always knew that Jerusalem had another location closer to downtown on Eglinton. We had assumed that they also offered a buffet option. When we got there, we learned that there was no buffet, which was fine, we expected the food would at least be as good and perhaps it was best that we weren't going to stuff ourselves silly after all. Unfortunately, the food at this location really isn't up to the same standard as their buffet location. What a surprise because you would usually expect the opposite in regard to a buffer vs non-buffet. The food at this location is bog standard. Right down the middle of the road when it comes to middle eastern cuisine. You won't go wrong but you can do better. read more

Came here for Mother's Day and sadly they were not at all prepared. People were oozing out of every corner - so much that it caused a FIRE HAZARD. Uber delivery drivers squished up behind our chairs that we couldn't even get out of our seats/tables to go to the bathroom. Wrong orders arrived, my husband's dinner didn't even come, other people were yelling everywhere demanding their food and pickup orders - and most shockingly Tania (one of the servers) yelled at my Dad when he asked where his fries were. Completely ruined Mother's Day. read more

Walked in on a Saturday afternoon around 4 pm with three other girls. Lots of seatings available and server came pretty quickly. I ordered veggie platter and two skewers of kafta (ground beef/lamb mix) and I loved the meat and grilled veggies along with well dressed salad. Friends ordered hummus with meat, some fried appetizers, and lentil soup--humus was awesome, fried appetizers (can't recall names) were so so, and the lentil soup was good as well (you gotta like the middle eatern spice). Overall I would go back to try different items on the menu. Price range isn't that bad at all (around 13 and up for main dishes) so give it a try. read more

Super busy! Need to book beforehand. The food was amazing! Especially the Tabule, Hummus, and kafta kabab. These people nailed it just like back home. The portion was more than expected for the grill platters (they came with rice and salad). On the other hand the service was incredibly slow since the place is busy so I really don't know if I would visit again. read more

This restaurant is so amazing! Been here about 3,4 times, and kept on ordering the same thing. The dinner for two comes with an array of: hummus, baba ganoush, grilled eggplants, pita breads, pickles, tabbouleh salad, regular salad, rice, grilled veggies, and three skewers of lovely lovely whatever meats you want. I love the lamb and kafta so that's what i get. Srsly, the amount of food "for two" is enough for four. but i'm not complaining cuz now i've got lunch for tomorrow. recently we came into the shop on a sunday afternoon, it's one thing that the restaurant is really family oriented, another when a huge kids party of 6-7 kids were seated right next to us. so it's a bit...loud. ideal if kids parties and couple groups can be divided. i'm definitely never going to 5pm early dinner again. when in the area, give it a try. the food is really really so delicious. read more

I don't eat or know much about Middle Eastern food, but because of the request of my boyfriend's family for this type of cuisine, I found Jerusalem. Reviews were decent, so I decided to give it a shot. We ordered 2 appetizers: falafel, sauteed tomatoes and for mains I ordered the Kabab (kafta). The sauteed tomatoes were so perfectly cooked with so much flavor oozing from each bite. Amazing. The falafel was crispy on the outside, savory on the inside with a midly chewy texture. That was pretty fantastic too. My main was a mix of lamb and beef on skewers, it came with yellow rice (saffron spiced?), and a huge portion of salad. Aesthetically speaking or plating wise, it really didn't look like much...but it was super delicious! I devoured most of my plate, leaving some rice. Price wise here, it's really affordable. My boyfriend finished off his meal with a Turkish coffee and what I didn't know was that Turkish coffee is really strong, like espresso kind of level, but it tastes actually very mild and sweet. I had a quick small taste because I cannot deny coffee...coffee is my life. I tasted some cardamom and though it looks concentrated, really mild in flavor taste. I would recommend it if you want to wake up! All in all, really enjoyed my experience here. I would recommend it to anybody trying Middle Eastern food for the first time. read more

One of the worst restaurants I have been to in a long time. Firstly, I went with a few friends, and the place demonstrated its lack of interest in providing good customer service right off the bat. This is because of that fact that just before we ordered we asked for separate bills: however the waitress informed us that they "don't do separate bills." A restaurant having the policy of not allowing its customers to have separate bills is ridicules. Also, they don't except debit; which I would have found easier to deal with if the restaurant was just some "hole in the wall" sort of place. Despite their obvious lack of concern in satisfying their customers in regards to convenience; I hoped the food would at least be good. They also failed in regards to this aspect as well. Everybody at the table found their skimpy dinners to be bland and tasteless. Also, for the kind of mediocre food that they gave us - and a small amount at that - the prices were far too high. The whole experience at Jerusalem stunk. read more