I'm so happy to be back at Laziza Mediterranean Cuisine for this beautiful Chicken Shawarma Plate! Oh how I missed you so much! I've had two terrible chicken shawarmas in Scarborough that were so damn dry that I've been dreaming of this platter at Laziza on Bloor near Dovercourt. The chicken is always so juicy and full of flavour. And the portions are always enough for 3 meals for me. And the rainbow colours of the veggies always brings me joy to look at! Their hummus and creamy garlic sauce are organic and fantastic. Make sure you get their roasted potatoes when they ask! Not many seats but we got one this time. Big thanks as always to the owner Al for making our super delicious works of art! Super nice guy! Highly recommend! read more

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This shawarma is alright, the flavours weren't my favourite and it was a little cold but it was certainly yummy. Got it quickly after ordering. read more

Whenever I'm near Ossington and Bloor I stop in at Liziza. The food is super-special. Generous portions, real Mid-East flavour on a level that I haven't found anywhere else in Toronto--always fresh ingredients, lots to choose from. Mediterranean salad and Shawarmas are excellent. Tomatoes are really nice, even at his time of year (February). Friendly service. Their lentil soup is fantastic. read more

Nice food chep good deals always fresh I never go alibabab I'm happy keep the good work read more

Laziza - a variety of salads in a buffet - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Wonderful little place. On top of the Levantine staples on the menu, they make a very delicious cheeseburger as well. Couldn't recommend it enough. The staff is very friendly as well (although this is the norm for Palestinian/Lebanese/Syrian/Jordanian places to be fair). read more

Super big portions for the low price!!!! Only downside was that I wish got more sauce, it was a little dry. read more

Laziza - Chicken shawarma platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The best falafel sandwich in Toronto! The falafel balls are fresh and crunchy and seem to have some parsley in them which I love. The service is very friendly and efficient. I wholeheartedly recommend them! read more

Covid. Lockdowns. Businesses in trouble. I've got a personal desire to do my best and help merchants. Late at night, craving a falafel, I headed out. Far from where I live but recall another place near this one, which has apparently closed long ago. So I give this spot a try. Thank goodness I did! I'm very picky. The vegetables, selection of toppings and the fact they fresh fry the falafels for your sandwich -- was a delight. The hot sauce was perfectly hot, cayenne based and overall the combined flavours within the sandwich was perfect. The fellas working late, amongst so many businesses closed and struggling, these guys are committed to serve. Cabs pulled up. The odd Uber eats delivery was picking up. They've got a great little business, which was off my radar, but not any longer. Hand them a good tip. Walk in over delivery which undercuts what they make. Support local. These guys deserve it, friendly hard working and great food. Yum read more

Laziza - the front of a restaurant at night - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Was out for a drive, looking for a new spot to grab food from and found this gem. Called to see if they take credit card - They do, and placed my order. Delicious! Was ready for pick up in 10 minutes, not to saucy, chicken wasn't burnt and hard and vegetables were fresh. Falafels had a very nice crunch, paired with both sauces they were amazing! read more

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Another late night stop after haunting the village! We got the large chicken wraps cuz that alls they understandably had and fries...and all past the post bar yum test!! Super busy Halloween night but the guys working front were fast and friendly and fun (if they run out of tp in the washroom you'll get a whole roll of brown paper towel hahah). They were just going with the flow and making it work! read more

COCKROACH in food! My husband and I had ordered from Laziza on two previous occasions as we really enjoyed the food. We ordered our usual chicken shawarma plates again this evening and as I was on my first few bites I noticed a dark object in the food in the plate. Much to my disgust it was a COCKROACH! I am completely nauseated by this and had to post this review and photos immediately! Such a complete shock that no one should have to experience! I would leave zero stars if possible! read more

Laziza - Cockroach that I pulled out of my chicken shawarma plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Well priced for a generous portion of good quality fresh food. Favorite item to order here is the chicken shawarma plate. Guys who work here are nice, too. The hot sauce is made in house (as with most things here) and is occasionally quite spicy. The chicken shawarma sometimes includes cartilage from knuckles, so you might go with beef instead if that bothers you. read more

Dang, that is downright delicious. Loved the beef shawarma plate, which comes with a generous amount of tender, well-seasoned beef morsels alongside a smattering of items including really good rice plus chick peas, dips, salads, etc. The plate feeds two so it's also great value for the price. Glad to have discovered this gem! read more

Shawarma was great thanks. Lots of seats. Huge portions. Nice walking area too. Service was fast.

I'm always ready to try new Shawarma places and when a co-worker suggested we try Laziza I jumped at the chance. First plus is that Laziza is a few steps from Delaware Exit at Ossington Station. This makes it a great location for lunch if your on the BD line. We stopped in right as they were opening and the amazing smell of fresh Chicken and Beef Shawarma instantly got my taste buds in action! There was huge piles of toppings and plenty of sides if you went the platter route. I decided on the mixed (chicken & beef) platter. It was huge. I think he put on every side and topping that was available. It came with Lentil rice, potatoes, roasted cauliflower, salad, coleslaw, pickles, feta, tahini, garlic paste, hummus, and some hot sauce. Don't forget about the huge pile of meat on top of all that. My takeout container barely closed! The salads are super fresh and the Lentil Rice was fantastic. Everything was great! The chicken was seasoned perfectly and was very tender. The Beef was also great. I was lucky and was able to get the first cuts so it was tender crispy and a little salty all at the same time! It was a huge portion for lunch so I had to skip dinner! I was extremely full! I have been back a few times since my first experience and I've had the Shawarma wraps. They are also huge for about $8! They also have two for one specials. read more

Ordered their kabab platter and chicken shawarma which were both great and tasty. Packaging is nicer and unlike the regular Styrofoam packaging. Obviously way better than Ali Baba. Chicken shawarma could be less greasy tho read more

Laziza is a recent and welcome addition to the Bloorcourt scene. It's worth checking out, but a couple of start up problems are holding it back from a higher rating. The food is mostly excellent. Along with the usual rice and potato offerings are unusual finds like roasted cauliflower, eggplant and zucchini. The salads are fresh and plentiful, with yummy tabbouleh, marinated cabbage, and chickpea options. The falafels are made fresh, as they should be, and are crisp on the outside and moist and flavourful on the inside. I highly recommend them. The kefta kabab is likewise made fresh and tastes fabulous, but a little bit of warning about the 15 minute wait would have been helpful as I was on a lunch break with limited time. The shop is clean, the staff are nice, and the garlic sauce is top notch. There are a few problems: My usual shawarma order is the beef plate, however the one time I tried it at Laziza, it was unfortunately fatty and gristly. A bad experience and I've never been able to bring myself to try it again. They have a large selection of baklava, but it doesn't seem to move very much so I question its freshness. Unfortunately, the staff was not able to tell me when it was made/purchased or even what kind of nuts were in it. The shop is always stiflingly hot. The huge open windows help, but it's uncomfortable and I feel terrible for the workers. The flow of customers through the space is a major issue. You enter, order, get shuffled back and forth to pick your items, and then go to back to pay and then squeeze out again past all the newcomers who are trying to order. On several occasions, people who came in later have been served before me or the staff has gotten confused as to which food belonged to which person. This is an issue that could easily be solved by simply making people pay and form line at the back of the shop, and then move through to pick their rice/potatoes/salad and leave through the front door. It sounds like a minor thing, but after you've shuffled around that small space a few times, you start shaking your head about why this simple fix hasn't been implemented. Overall, I've visited Laziza about half a dozen times and plan to return. I'm glad there's a decent shawarma place in the area now and I hope it will continue to improve. read more

Laziza - Kefta kebab plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I used to live nearby and would come at least once a week for the large chicken shawarma salad. Now I'm driving a half hour to come back for it... do yourself a favour and go! read more

This is the best lebanese in the city (well I have tried about 10+ AliBabas, Osmows, Paramount etc. and this is my fav). They don't skimp on anything like many restaurants like to charge extra for everything, they just make great, delicious and affordable food. I crave it all the time. read more

Abdul was a wonderful man of many talents. He created a dual dish that was a treat not only for the eye but for the stomach. A journey in to a land unknown greeted by the gifts of a journeyman like myself.... food unbewildered by the gentle touch of reminiscent loss but instead the hope of young child's play on a summers eve... Salads so fresh that only a king could complain and not from the lacking of taste but instead his own greed and corruption. Be not this king... this king is not liked... nor is he welcome in laziza... the shawarma cafe of champions. read more

I've ordered a few times from SkipTheDishes when I'm at the office and have always been more than satisfied-I wish they had another location closer to my home! I get the chicken shawarma plate or chicken shawarma salad- both are fantastic. They have large portions, great presentation and very fresh and delicious!! Would highly recommend!! read more

Ordered the mix shawarma wrap combo and Hummus through the ubereats app. The portion size and taste was great! The shawarma very yummy and juicy, I called for them to add 2 baklavas to my order as it was not on the ubereats menu and instead of charging me they sent it to me as a complimentary treat and the gesture was really heartwarming! Will definitely be ordering from them again read more

Stopped by for a quick bite. I must say It's kind of hard to find a real Shawarma joint that serves all the fix-ins, lately I'm finding so many places just opt for simple lettuce, tomatoes and sauce which takes away from all the exciting tantilizing and interesting flavours middle eastern food has to offer. Enter Laziza, everything is fresh, the meat is juicy and sliced to order. The toppings/salad options are many and the portions are hefty with reasonable prices to boot. I had the chicken shawarma as well as a chicken shawarma pate that I ended up eating at home. The wrap was so juicy and delish! The plate was such a great value. I opted out of the rice and potatoes for a plate just full of their different salads (chickpea salad, mango salad, greek salad, taboule, cucumbers...the list goes on!) Juicy freshly cooked chicken on a bed of fresh, crisp veggies topped with hummus and sauce, what more can a girl ask for? The varierty and quality of the salads that they offered were great specially for the price. read more

Ordered some delivery via DoorDash, and it was fantastic. Got a shawarma plate, a wrap, and a side of potatoes. Large portions, well packaged, delicious. Loved their garlic sauce. Very satisfied. read more

Probably my go-to craving on Bloor West. Everything is incredibly flavorful, and so inexpensive for the quality! Chicken shawarma is the best I've had in Toronto. You absolutely cannot go wrong here. read more

Placed an order through Skipthedishes. NONE of the order was correct (minus ONE pop). Paid full price for a greek salad that came with NO lettuce. The burger ordered contained all the toppings NOT requested (we have allergies and it could have gone very terrible). Please avoid ordering here, especially through Skipthedishes, as they do not double check or verify your order. Do not waste your money here. Would provide 0 stars if possible. read more

This place is amazing, the chicken shawarma and falafel are delicious. Doesn't matter if you're grabbing a quick lunch or have the munchies after a night out, the people are super friendly and the good is delicious. read more

We had a couple minutes before a lengthy show, so we stopped at Laziza for some Middle Eastern quick eats. Laziza is a small restaurant with minimal seating. The idea is mostly takeout, for pre-made or ready-to-cook dishes that are displayed Subway-style on the counter. I recently developed a love affair with falafel, so I treated myself to their falafel plate. They fill a styrofoam container to the brim with a variety of good stuff including: falafel, chick peas, fried rice, fried eggplant, fried cauliflower, and what I'll call a zesty salad for lack of a better name. So let's break it down. Obviously most of the plate didn't taste exceptionally fresh since it's not made-to-order, but it was plenty good with that in mind, and everything held up well. The fried eggplant and cauliflower were light, yet savoury. The fried rice was sufficiently seasoned and solidly average. Without question though, the highlights of the plate were the falafel (duh...) and surprisingly the salad! Please forgive me for not recalling the exact ingredients in the salad, but some notables included romaine lettuce, red cabbage, and bean sprouts. In any case, it was delightfully zesty, with inviting sweetness. Lastly, the falafel. I've had a fair bit of falafel in my life, and I can honestly say that this one was pretty unique. Once you bite through the super crispy outer shell you're exposed to a soft and unexpectedly bright green inner patty. The shell has a bit of a bold flavour, reminiscent to a samosa, while the inside greets you with a tangy twist on your generic falafel. If I had to pick between the standard falafel and this for the rest of my life, I'd go with the standard, but Laziza's variation is a welcome interpretation. In conclusion, you'll get good fast food quality Middle Eastern food at Laziza. Seal of quick eats approval! read more

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I visited Laziza on a whim, as I was getting off the subway - I had never been there previously. I was immediately greeted and given attentive service. I ordered the mixed grill plate of shawarma chicken and beef with mixed salad and they were happy to add anything additional I asked for. The dish included garlic sauce, hummus, and hot sauce if desired. Honestly (and I'm a big foodie) this $9 meal was the BEST food I've ever put in my mouth! On top of that, they give you a TON of food for your money - it gave me 3 meals worth. I love all types of food and have eaten all around Toronto, but honestly this was amazing - juicy, flavourful, diverse textures and colours. I will drive from Mississauga to have it again!g read more

This place is so yummy! They have great service and the portions are reasonable for the prices. The only thing is that sometimes their chicken had bits of bone/fat/cartilage in a few of the meals I've gotten from here. This threw me off a bit and I'm hoping that they fix this issue! read more

Wow good. We had the chicken and the beef shawarma salad. Both were excellent. I sampled the beef and was sold on it. Juicy, tender and flavourful beef was pilled high on top of a large compliment of fresh salad that included all the 'full fair' of expected shawarma toppings you would anticipate from a good shawarma place plus mango and peppers. I had the smaller container and was stuffed. Great value. The chicken one was the large container, and it was enough to feed two. Oh the garlic, and the hummus, the pickled toppings, and the spice, all so good. Some of the best I've had. read more

This place seems newish and is conveniently located between my gym and the subway station (near Ossington) so I've been picking up delicious Mediterranean food on my way home. The food here is super fresh and the owners/employees really take pride in serving you, lots of friendly smiles and suggestions. I've tried the chicken plate to go, they grill the chicken while you wait, and load the container up with basically whatever you want. Their roast potatoes are amazing as were the grilled cauliflower and eggplant, and the salads are all fresh. I tried a sample of nearly everything. They have some really good deals (2 chicken shawarma sandwiches for $7.99) so if you're dining for 2 or ridiculously hungry, you can get a really good deal here. Overall was impressed with the freshness of the food and the super friendly employees. read more

I eat here 4 or 5 times a week. Fast, affordable, healthy and super tasty. Friendly service - and super large portions. Very clean. The baklava and garlic sauce are the best I've had, anywhere. read more

Delicious, fresh, healthy ingredients. The staff was nice too. Only thing missing from giving this place 5 stars is it's missing the MMF factor. read more

Excellent friendly manager very impressed great food as well please support this great restaurant.

Great, flavourful falafel wrap. Excellent service and good value. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Only ever ordered in and it's amazing. The plates come loaded with a bunch of different salads and sauces. It's enough food for two meals, and very well priced. Their Shish taouk is top rate. read more

Low quality meat, badly seasoned samosa, dry baklava, service that barely passes as human interaction.

Decent food and service, however the chicken shawarma is always gristly ( sometimes so much so that I feel like I might chip a tooth). I

Not to be dramatic, but I would lay down my life for Laziza: Toronto's greatest falafel with a special on every damn day. They also have a secret weapon in the falafel whisperer himself, Moe. No one man should have this much skill when it comes to crafting the perfect wrap, but Moe is no mere man; he is one with the falafel, ensuring every bite is perfectly portioned with all of the ingredients. The potatoes are damn good too. But Moe is the shining star. read more