I came here when they first open. The menu has changed…read more We had chicken apricot and lamb shank Service is good. Food is good but it's not as good as I remember 3 stars 4 stars service

Stopped by for an impromptu dinner shortly after a comedy show. It was around 7pm and the…read morerestaurant was pretty full. We managed to snag the last available table for the evening as I saw other patrons attempt to dine in and were told the wait is long. I used to work in the area and would constantly walk by the two restaurants but given my timings, they were always closed. Pomegranate had been on my bucket list for a very long time. Luckily I managed to do just that and the experience was very pleasant. Both the food and the service were excellent. I had the lamb shank, which melted off the bone from tenderness, accompanied by an aromatic rice and salad. Also ordered Fesenjaan, which was incredibly tasty! They had a limited menu available on the day that we went. I will for sure return just for the Fesenjaan. It's flavour profile was out of this world. The restaurant is nicely decorated too. You can tell it's a busy and popular spot. Highly recommend reserving in advance.

I ordered the Lavender Cream Matcha and it was soooooooooo good. I also got the pistachio croissant…read morewhich was also delicious. The cafe is very spacious and with lots of seating. It had a nice natural vibe with the brand stamped everywhere. The service was decent. Not overly friendly, they were just kind of there. That's the only reason why they got 4 stars instead of 5.

We love Olive Branch so much! Here at least once a week. The baristas are so kind and friendly. The…read moremusic and decor are so nice. Love all the drinks, food and desserts I've gotten to try here. The cinnamon bun with chocolate and pistachio was soooo good! Basil Grilled cheese had such a satisfying cheese pull and was delicious. Strawberry matcha was phenomenal. My husband loved the kunafa. I could literally have their strawberry cups ever day - they're the best out there.

This place is very close to me so I tend to come here quite often, particularly for lunch on…read morework-from-home days, or on the weekends when I don't want to cook. This place makes amazing shawarma wraps and bowls. Their royale bowls are amazing and allow you to customize the meat, veggies, other toppings, and sauces. I've tried their chicken, beef and lamb, and their mixed meat. I can say that the meat quality is always superb and their veggies are always fresh. I've order fries, onion rings, and mozzarella sticks from this place as well and I've always enjoyed them. For this order, I got a mixed grill shawarma bowl with lettuce and pickles, and garlic sauce. It was amazing as always. The meat was juicy and had a slight crisp on the edge. I had some mozarella sticks as well which came out really good. Other things I would recommend here: - Their queen chicken wrap, which is a smaller wrap that I would recommend if you aren't super hungry. They grill their wraps really nicely. - This place has surprisingly good wings! In my opinion, it rivals that of a dedicated wing place. I've only tried their bone-in wings. The staff here are great and very communicative. Whenever they're busy, they always tell me how long it's going to take for my order to finish. They get a lot of Uber Eats order so be mindful that during a rush the store might appear empty but they are very busy. This place has seating but I always get takeout. They put their shawarma bowls in these round containers that are easy to seal and carry.

I've been keeping an eye on the various "for lease" signs on this stretch of Dundas West, so I was…read morehappy to discover a new shawarma joint had recently occupied one of the units. I placed an order for pickup on a food-delivery app for a Club Mix Wrap ("Pita and saj bread, chicken and lamb shawarma") and added Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Parsley, Cucumber, Hot Sauce, Garlic Sauce, Tahini Sauce, and Pomegranate Molasses. (As an aside, I really hate it when joints like this don't have an option to just order a wrap or sandwich the way they think it should be made. How should I know what sauces or components work well together?) I arrived a short time later and stood at the counter for a solid minute before anyone offered to help, despite the fact that two separate people made eye contact with me. I'm going to chalk that blunder up to the fact that they just opened, however. I took my wrap home and it's good. The flavors are decent and the components work well together. I do have some complaints, however. I don't think the two separate breads do anything to enhance the concoction, while the meats, tender as they were, were completely lacking in the crispy bits one desires with good shawarma. Finally, the four sauces were just too overwhelming. The whole thing was swimming in sauce. Still, there's a lot of potential here and I'll certainly make an effort to give them another shot in a few weeks.

Didn't know what to expect, but I'm so glad I gave this breakfast feast (Serpme Kahvaltı) a try…read more You can order one per person ($38), or just get one to share for an extra $15--it really depends on how much you can eat. I also love that they offer this on weekdays (11am-4pm), so it felt pleasantly busy without the usual Toronto weekend brunch chaos and long lineups.

The lenti manti dumplings were very good; I would recommend these for carnivores and vegetarians…read morealike! The zucchini fritters were good too. We also tried the salgam drink; this comes in a little plastic bottle, and was a hit for those who like salty beet drinks, though not my personal preference. The restaurant was busy, though mainly filled with silver-haired seniors. The food was tasty, but a bit pricier than expected. If you want to eat here, make sure to come with reservations; we had to leave after only an hour.

This was by far the best meal I have ever eaten in my life!!!!!…read moreThe cleanliness of the restaurant, the quality of the food, the perfect seasoning and level of spice, the graciousness of the owner, the variety of dishes were all exceptional! The lamb is out of this world delicious!!! My sincere compliments to the chef, You can feel the love. Thankyou!

We searched for a lunch place near the riverview zoo as they don't sell meals there, and this place…read morehas a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Google maps! They aren't open on Fridays. So we tried it - between three adults and a kid, we ordered the chicken shawarma, a kabob meal, and a veggie with white beans meal, plus stuffed vine leaves as an appetizer. The fruit punch was very sweet, we added water to it. The apricot paste we had as fruit roll up, not too sweet, tasty so we bought two. All tasted good, we even seemed to have a visit from an auditor or health inspector.

Yum. The Beef Shish Kebabs are FIRE. My girlfriend and I had dinner here last time we were in town…read more We love the food, although she eats very little meat, she was down for a Beef Shish Kebab. Love the service and food. Everything is relatively cheap. Nothing too expensive .I will be coming back for more.

What a lovely local gem. Run by the kindest elderly man you'll ever meet, you instantly feel like a…read moreguest in his home when you walk in. If you're lucky or stay long enough, you'll be serenaded by his bird. I ordered a coffee to stay, and was given a complementary baklava to munch on. Every table had a newspaper on it, so even if you're not much of a reader, you likely can't help yourself but browse through it anyways. Coffee was delicious and came in a teacup which was quite the vintage touch. The baklava was not too sweet, which was great. I ended up ordering a box to share with my friends later that evening. Will be going back to try their sandwiches next time! Quite a few people came by for a quick bite.

Hands down this is the best restaurant in Toronto. Came across Byblos on accident and now it is a…read morepermanent stop for me anytime I am in the city. I got the harissa roasted half chicken and it was excellent. I guess the secret lies somewhere between the recipe and their charcoal grill that they are grandfathered into having. Nothing on the rest of the menu misses either. Short rib Kebab, stuffed olives, everything. Great atmosphere, great service, and easily one of my favorite meals in Toronto.

Really enjoyed my night at Byblos. The vibe is super chic but not too formal. I love that the menu…read moreis designed for sharing, so you get to try a little bit of everything. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well-balanced. Also loved the cocktails. Great spot if you're looking for something a bit different from the usual dinner places.

Diverse addition to the Toronto food scene! There aren't any halal fine dining restaurants that…read moreI've seen so it was nice to have something different. I went on a Friday and it was pretty packed. They also do have a private secluded dining room in the back that someone had booked out. Their assortments of mocktails was quite diverse and they even had non-alcoholic wines which was great. Highly recommend the potato falafel (very fluffy) and the chicken two ways. Service was super attentive and you can tell the chef really cares since he came out to thank each table when they were leaving.

We visited for Valentine's Day and opted for the pre-fixe tasting menu. This was different than…read moreother tasting menus we had tried before. It came through as three courses at a time and each course had 3 to 4 selections of their main menu. It came to around $130 per person. The food was good, nothing to really complain about, but I wouldn't say it was outstanding or memorable. For the price I'm used to a more complex and memorable dining experience for tasting menus. Overall, our experience was good, but not excellent.