I accidentally put four stars instead of five so I'm just updating it to 5 stars! Read my previous…read morereview that is attached to this one :)

Mohamed and the entire crew Racha, Nada everyone consistently make our visit feel truly special…read more Their warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail never go unnoticed. Each time we come back, the experience gets better. Thank you for creating such a welcoming and memorable atmosphere

Fantastic Lebanese fusion style food…read more Every dish was fantastic with many mixes of items. Even the vegetarian items were extremely flavorful. Loved the chicken and the beef kabobs Nice weather? Sit outside Extremely nice staff..... owner let me swear in Lebanese and the staff lost it Would definitely come back Highly recommended

Have been coming to Maro's for a year now. My first experience was AMAZING, with owner Maro's…read morehimself at the door ushering guests in and directing the traffic flow. Recent visits, I have found they refurnished the space -- it's now much darker, and several smaller tables fill the space now, whereas before, it was filled with long tables and you would be seated beside strangers for your meal. It had a different, lighter and more communal vibe before. Also on recent visits, the staff server are a lot younger -- still warm and welcoming, but with less urgency. So getting assistance takes longer. Although this makes for a nice slow meal, if that's what you're looking for! The food however, is still A+! It's the reason I keep coming back again and again. And why when friends come to visit, Maro's is always in the Top 3 places to try in Halton. They consistently serve up fantastic Lebanese food. If you're dining with a vegetarian -- they will be THRILLED with the options here! I daresay they lead with vegetables here. No one will be disappointed with vegetarian option here -- even the meat eaters. Be sure to check out their drink menu as well. Their cocktails -- and mocktails -- are great. Parking outside is all paid parallel street parking, since it's downtown Oakville. But if you visit on Sundays -- parking is free!

Another local jewel and unbelievably this is my first visit... but I will make up for lost time for…read moresure Great ambiance... courteous and efficient service ... delicious food ... equally tastefully presented and the desserts are top notch ( though these might be slightly overpriced ) I highly recommend Narenj PS: You can order the sandwiches either with or without the sesame bun ... I recommend them without so you have enough space to relish the real delicious stuff without being distracted by the bread

It's a cozy and cute café on Kerr Street that serves variety of desserts and croissants. The…read moredecoration and tables are very cute and gives you grandma's house feeling. Another fun fact about the café is the it's connected to Maro's Restaurant and you can directly come here to enjoy desserts after dining there. The desserts tasted mediocre and there weren't anything special. But you still can enjoy the vibe.

We tried the Saturday lunch buffet (3-5pm) for $25 per person, and it was a fantastic deal. The…read morebuffet offered a generous spread of Middle Eastern dishes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. There were 16 different dips, fresh salads, rice, stews, lamb shanks, chicken and beef options, plus a warm soup to start. Everything was flavourful and well-prepared; a great way to sample a variety of dishes. The interior is cozy and decorated with beautiful Middle Eastern artisan touches, giving the restaurant a cozy and warm feel. The staff are friendly and welcoming, adding to the relaxed and homey atmosphere.

A few things to note. Went for the buffet on a few occasions, which was subpar for the following…read morereasons: overcrowded, long line ups, food not topped up and some dishes tasting bland and making reservations in advance led to us finding out that we weren't placed on the list despite calling in to confirm.. For a large table, that's frustrating. Nevertheless, with a bit of a wait, we got that sorted though it seemed to upset other hostile customers. The space is quite large and can accommodate groups if and when the area is not crowded. The problem is they don't cap the restaurant when it's at capacity. Decor is lovely, showcasing Arab traditions, which is a nice touch. Sometimes you get really good service, other times it needs work. Buffets require topping up, especially when expecting large crowds. It's not okay to keep accepting customers and then run out of food and have nothing to offer them. I've seen this happen and I felt discomfort for all parties; the patrons who came and left with hungry bellies and the staff who were embarrassed by this outcome. On two occassions I remember really well, the lineup was extraordinarily long and people were behaving in unusual ways; fighting over lineups, butting in, piling their plates high and leaving a lot untouched or not eaten and wasting food, not accounting for others and acting like it was their last meal. It was a literal zoo. By the time we made it to the chafing dishes, many were out. We tried some foods and found that some lacked flavour and taste and were missing the ingredients needed for the dish. Fettuccine was one of them. Food was average. A small number of dishes stood out. Freekeh was pretty good. I liked the butter chicken, though others did not. One person from our table liked the kusa and mansaf meat. I also enjoyed the mansaf but didn't manage to get any meat. We liked the hummus and mutabbal. I enjoyed the fatteh, it was a bit different from how my mama makes it. There was no dessert, coffee or tea offered. Shisha could only be had outside on the patio and during very specific times. Even if you wanted that, the space was too tight and would knock it over and likely cause a fire. Then a stampede would break out and good luck not getting trampled on..

First time trying Afghan food and I really enjoyed it! The rice was flavourful, maybe made with…read morebroth. The bread was fresh and warm. The salad was refreshing and tasty. And the proteins were seasoned perfectly. Loved their side dressing thats slightly spicy, acidic and similar to bruchetta topping. The service is very good. They were all very accommodating and polite. The restaurant's AC was broken, it was HOT but added to the experience lol. The restaurant is clean and well put together.

First time having Middle Eastern food ever. AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! Food was absolutely spectacular.read more

4 of us came in for lunch. 3 had chicken shawarma wrap and one had a falafel wrap. All of us…read moreagreed the food was great. The ingredients were fresh and cooked to perfection. The sauces were awesome - not overpowering!

Clean restaurant with plenty of seating & homey decor, the background music along with sports on TV…read morecreates a laid-back, cozy atmosphere. The food was delicious with generous portions, and the staff made us feel right at home. We're from out of town and don't get to the Milton area often, but this has quickly become one of our favorite places when we're here. Highly recommend, and we'll definitely be back.

Super cute, clean, spacious, and colorful restaurant with the BEST Alexandrian beef liver/Kebda…read moresandwich I've had so far!! Very well seasoned, packed with protein, and the bun it comes on is super soft. I swapped out the tahini for garlic sauce (highly recommend). It usually comes with fries but I swapped it out for rice instead, which was beautifully spiced and had the perfect texture. The owner/manager (lady in a pink striped button down and jeans) was so sweet and hospitable and made sure I enjoyed my food. Their menu is extensive and I really like that they have options from varying regions in North Africa and the Middle East. This is a great place to visit if you love middle eastern food but don't want to drive all the way out to Mississauga or deal with the infamous chaotic Ridgeway Plaza-Erin Mills traffic. It's a *little* pricy ($24), but the portions and flavor are worth it. I like that it came with two individually wrapped sandwiches, and the rice on the side can be paired with some meat and veggies I have at home-- so technically I can make 2-3 meals out of this order.

I came here because someone we were with swore by it…read more Interior of the restaurant was dimly lit. A few tables. A giant illuminated decorative tree of some kind took up a lot of space. Also anyone pulling into the parking lot is sure to blind you with their headlights so maybe best to pick a seat away from the windows. We ordered the Adonis entrée, the Chicken Shawarma entrée, Lamb Souvlaki entrée, a Shish Kafta entrée and a few Lentil soups. All of the entrees came with the same Rice, Potatoes and Greek Salad. The Lamb was cooked well, and for $30+ it better be. Chicken Souvlaki was drenched in sauce so of course it tasted good. The Kafta was AWFUL. So dry and bland. Every bite was making my mouth dry. What a bummer. The Lentil soup was ok but I feel like it didn't taste as authentic as other places I have been. It could have used more spices. The potatoes that came with the meals were just ok. They didn't taste good or bad. However the rice that came with the meals was bland and tasteless. No saffron or anything. Literally around the corner from this place is a restaurant called Sidra and it serves waaaaaaay better Shawarma, Lentil Soup, Kafta (tikka), and their meals come with amazingly flavorful rice and garlic potatoes. With such a better place nearby I don't know why you would come here instead.

Adonis is definitely a hidden jewel here in Oakville. Tucked away in a strip mall in a residential…read moreneighborhood, Adonis is definitely tough to find unless you are looking for it. Adonis is by far my favorite Mediterranean restaurant in town; much better than Monfort and Agabi in my opinion. Usually I come here for one thing, and one thing only; the Adonis Schwarma on a pita. It is quite similar to the Monfort Chicken on a Pita served at Monfort, but with one brilliant addition - BACON. You get seasoned chicken breast, pineapple, garlic sauce, your choice of a wholewheat or white pita, and the option to have it prepared spicy, plus BACON. Delicious! Additionally, the portion size is larger than at Monfort's, and I prefer the taste of the garlic sauce at Adonis. The service at Adonis is super friendly. You can tell that it is family owned and operated as it is the same staff working whenever I visit. You also know it is good service if every time you leave walking away thinking that the waitress is flirting with you. Me and my friends all feel this way, which is a good way to leave a restaurant. If anything, it does take a while to prepare your order, so I usually call ahead and take it to go. Overall, I highly recommend Adonis. It loses one star for the wait times, but it is certainly one of Oakville's best hidden jewels!

Review: Inedible Food and Abysmal Customer Service Rating:…read more1/5 Stars I had an incredibly disappointing and frustrating experience at Shelby's in Oakville. I ordered the chicken shawarma with sides of salad and fried cauliflower, but what I received was completely inedible. The Food Quality * Burnt Cauliflower: The cauliflower was charred black like charcoal. It was so badly burnt that the bitter, burnt taste ruined the entire dish. * Poor Preparation: The salad contained massive, unchopped pieces the size of my palm. There was clearly zero effort put into food prep or quality control. The Service Experience When I returned to the store to show them the meal, the experience went from bad to worse. While one staff member began making a replacement, the manager intervened and--after a phone call with the owner--refused to provide a new meal or a refund. The staff actually began arguing with me, claiming their fryer is "timed" and therefore the food "must" be perfect. They essentially accused me of lying about the quality because I "didn't like the taste," despite the fact that I was holding charcoal-black vegetables in front of them. The Resolution It was only after a lengthy argument and my statement that I would involve the police to recover my payment for the inedible food that they finally issued a refund. To top it off, the manager made a scene and flatly refused to provide his name or the owner's name so I could file a formal complaint, eventually telling me to leave the premises. Summary: I have never been treated with such disrespect as a paying customer. Between the burnt food and the hostile management, I will not be returning. Save your money and go somewhere that actually values quality and basic customer service.

Had a late night kunafa craving and didn't feel like driving all the way out to Kunafa's in…read moreMississauga so I came here. Not too bad for a place that doesn't specialize in this dessert but the texture could've been a little better. The top was shredded phyllo dough which usually equates to crunchy kunafa but it wasn't crunchy :( The taste was pretty good though! Personally, $9 isn't really worth it when you can go to smaller Palestinian bakeries and get the same portion and authentic quality for way cheaper. I liked that it was made fresh to order and came out pretty quick despite having a small rush. I would come back to try their food but wouldn't re order the kunafa.

If you haven't tried Pita Nutso's chicken shawarma pitas then you need to go now, like right now…read more They are amazing! My friends and I like to call it shawarma crack. Regular, lots of garlic sauce, spicy. Trust me! I could eat their pitas every single day and not get sick of them. My husband just had his first experience a month ago and wants to go regularly now. My friends in Hamilton ask me to specifically bring Pita Nutso when I go visit them. Their prices are fair, they are always friendly and the food is hot. I will be going back again and again and again.

Very very good food and really nice people this place is a hidden gem. I highly recommend pita…read moreNutso to a lot of people.