We ordered the Chicken Shawarma Plate and the Beiruti Fries with chicken shawarma for take out. The crispy fries are very crispy, in a good way. Overall the meals were good, but about average. We found them to be a little heavy, like they were missing a sweet acidic sauce to lift and lighten the dish. They were reasonably priced for Toronto, but with so many other shawarma places in the Bloor-Yonge area, it's not going to be my first choice every time. However, I do recommend them. The food was good, the service was great, it didn't break the bank, but we feel there's room for improvement. read more

I've been coming here for years. Things have declined during the pandemic. Very salty food, barely any kofte compared to starch and filler. Same with the salate fattoush. So disappointing. I understand that things are more expensive during the pandemic but SMALLER but better quality portions would be preferable in my opinion. And cut back on the salt, please! read more

This place really turns up the music. I don't know if it's just the volume levels of the songs themselves, or they're manually turning it up and down depending on which song they like, but at some parts the music was just blasting. The restaurant offers take-out and dine-in. If you're dining in, you would place your order, and then sit down and they'll bring it over. When you're ready to pay, you have to tell them what you ordered because the person handling managing the cashier is not necessarily the one that took the order. The food was alright. Ordered a large chicken shawarma plate. I found the chicken to be a bit dry. Rice was flavorful. Vegetables were a bit too much on the sour side for me. I think the volume gets me the most though, especially if you're trying to hold a conversation and then the volume suddenly goes way up. read more

I'm genuinely so sad of what has become of my favourite downtown shawarma place. Ever since my first visit, I've been raving about this place to friends and coworkers. I've never been to another place that offered saj wrap before and I worked fairly close by so it always held a special place in my heart. Unfortunately, over the last two months, I've noticed drastic changes to the overall quality of their food. The saj roll is now stuffed with less filling, leaving a lot of extra layers of wrap that are both dry and hard. It seems the wrap got thicker too so it doesn't have that satisfying "roti crisp" that it used to. And to make matters worse, they stopped putting pickles into the wrap so it doesn't have that tangy balance or flavourful crunch anymore. Not to mention, this is all paired with chicken that's slightly too dry. The last two times I came by to give this place another shot and to rule out "oh I just got unlucky", I was disappointed with my order. I don't think I'll be back anytime soon anymore. read more

M'Zaar Restaurant - Chicken shawarma saj wrap - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY.prefacing this with the fact that I called the restaurant and they knew there was an issue and was told they would get it right next time. Ordered a few things, including the potato twisters and the veggie plate, along with an extra garlic sauce. The potato twisters we got were potatoes with ceaser dressing and lettuce, which is so far off the description it isn't even funny. Garlic sauce was missed, and the veggie plate was drowned out in what I can only believe is a 5 year olds try at making baba ganoush. Overall very disappointed with the order, and was hung up on by the restaurant after complaining, and them admitting to not making it correctly. read more

M'Zaar Restaurant - Potato twisters - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Nice and simple. The service is a bit on the slower side but I enjoyed the taste and flavour of the chicken shawarma I ordered. It's a nice and causal spot but the presentation is what makes the food great. Shawarma lovers check this place out. read more

M'Zaar Restaurant - Chicken shawarma with fries - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Clean restaurant with fair prices. No specials advertised. I was disappointed that the falafel salad only came with Three falafels instead of four, as pictured. :( Prompt service. read more

This used to be one of my favourite places to eat for lunch. Not sure if it's management or its popularity, but the last couple of times, my shawarma has turned snack size. Line ups do get long and know it's good to order a head of time. I'm sure the dinner plates are amazing though. I'm just really peeved my lunch turned into single bites here. But otherwise, usually very fresh and tasty here read more

We were looking for a quick bite to eat when we stumbled upon this spot on yongue. Their were some seats inside, but it the food was prepared very quickly. The server was very nice, and the restaurant was very clean and nicely decorated. I ordered the Beef Kafta Super Saj Roll ($11) was much longer than I expected for the price. The beef was a nice match of crispy and juicy beef with a nice seasoning. The veggies we're pretty typical of a shwarma joint, but I did appreciate how fresh they tasted. They layered the plate with a nice drizzle of balsamic vinegar which was a nice presentation. The highlight of the meal was the bread. It was different then any other shwarma joints I had been too, as it was crispy and thin, which was a nice contrast to the soft veggies on the inside. The low prices and high quality with quick service was great. If I lived in the area, I feel like I'd be coming to this place ALOT. $11 for a large shawarma, with a unique quality (the bread) that sets it apart? Yes please. read more

M'Zaar Restaurant - Beef Kafta Super Saj Roll ($11) - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

M'Zaar Restaurant looks very clean and nice. Great location, not far from Yonge and Bloor. One of the employees was friendly, the other one not so much. Looked like he has a bad day. I ordered Chicken Shawarma wrap that was pretty big and costs $6. It was toasted lightly and I walked few blocks before eating. What a mess. The garlic sauce was overpowering. Way too much garlic sauce, he didn't even ask if I wanted it. Chicken pieces were both dark and white meat, also lots of fat pieces. The wrap was felling apart, soggy and wet from juices. There was actual liquid (I guess from chicken) leaking out. I could barely eat half, the rest went to trash. I think Chicken Shawarma Platter would be much better. Their hummus is okay, but nothing special. I am not sure I will give a second try. I would also add a picture but it was nothing pretty. read more

M'Zaar Restaurant - Menu - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is 5 minutes away from my office and I'm so happy that I stepped inside. I decided to get the chicken shawarma plate because it looked huge and really varied, and everything from the potatoes with garlic sauce to the chicken shawarma was really well cooked and delicious. They serve it with hummus. I ordered the small portion but it was HUGE. Also really competitive prices, good promotions on shawarma specials, and quick service. Find a nice shawarma place near work: check! Satisfy shawarma craving: check! read more

M'Zaar Restaurant - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

"It's fine." I was a few bites into my Chicken Shawarma Sandwich when I muttered the above words to nobody in particular. The product being offered at M'Zaar will certainly satisfy one's craving for a shawarma, but there's absolutely nothing in it that'll knock one's socks off. It's assembled really well, I'll give it that. Sometimes when you eat a shawarma wrap, the entire thing falls apart long before you reach the final few bites. But the shawarma I got from M'Zaar retained its structural integrity all the way to the end, which is in itself nothing short of a miracle. (Although it probably helps that the wrap was woefully undersauced, to the point where it was actually pretty dry in spots.) The toppings were all fine, and so was the chicken. The meat was almost completely lacking in those coveted crunchy bits, but really, given the intense mediocrity of everything else, I wasn't in the least bit surprised about that. I suppose I would order food from M'Zaar again in a pinch, but I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to munch on their wares. read more

Place was alright. Wanting to try something different. Food and serving size was great. The ambience of the area was also very nice.

Been here three times, and each time the portions get smaller, and the prices are certainly not dropping. There is a lot of good to this place - fresh ingredients, tasty, variety of options, and service is alright. However, I am not a fan of buying a large dish, which in the past was filling and led to me recommending it to friends etc., to now receiving the same large container that is 1/4 empty for the same or possibly higher price - I was told that the prices have gone up, but I can't be sure. Last night I ordered a large chicken shawarma plate and 4 falafels ($1 each) to go, and when I got home I found the portion to be small, and the falafels were placed on a bed of greens with no sauce. Really?! read more

M'Zaar Restaurant - Same dish, couple months apart - portion is now smaller. - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is a delicious spot for authentic shawarma. Very good flavour profiles to their wraps and very hearty as a meal. The wraps have good structural integrity, however if you like saucy wraps you will have a messy bottom as the sauce usually always pours through from the chicken. Place is very small and some seating options in the back but overall not good for big groups. read more

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Went for dinner tonight for the first time and it was great. We went shortly before it closed and the chef was great and the food was delicious!!! Nothing super fancy, just good, hot, fresh, flavorful food!! We were visiting Toronto, but we'd definitely be regulars if we lived closer!!! I'd highly recommend it!! read more

A stroll away from Wellesley Subway is M'Zaar, a Middle Eastern restaurant. When you walk in, make sure you don't trip on the slight ledge. Other than that, this simply adorned restaurant's greatest feature is .... food!! I ordered a small plate of Shish Taouk, which came in a generous portion for $9.99. It has one skewer of chicken on a plate filled with rice, potatoes and salad. The chicken was tender and flavourful. You can order a large plate of their dishes for only $2 more, and i hope you are HUNGRY because the portion of food is huge! My friend ordered a wrap, and even that was the biggest wrap i've seen. Super nice staff. Chilled casual atmosphere. Will definately go back!!! read more

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This is one of my favorite places around the Yonge and Wellesley area. Lebanese food is something I crave pretty regularly, so it's great to have this place around the corner from me. The prices and portions are pretty generous... Actually, the misses and I always order to platter and say at the end that we should just share one. We never finish them both. My favorite is the grilled fish. It is wonderful. I don't think I've ordered anything other than that here. It's a fairly small place. It's never full when I've been there, but I think that's because a lot of people get the food to go. If you eat in, your actually go to the counter to order, then get your plate and sit down... Then you pay after you eat. I haven't been able to pay before I eat yet. Not sure why... But that's not a problem for me or any big deal. read more

Got the fattoush salad with chicken. It tasted so fresh and delicious! If you dont know what fattoush is I found out its a bombin salad with tiny square crispy pita chips! Its definitely fun to eat and the guy at the counter is a bit of a dreamboat with his accent and all. Just live that m'Zaar experience. read more

M'Zaar Restaurant - Fattoush salad - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've been coming here for a while now, and, although I'm not a big fan of Lebanese food (nor do I claim to know much about it), M'zaar is delicious, quick and with fair pricing. There's a huge shawarma at the back where they slice off the meat when you order, and they ask if you want the food spicy or not. If you want it spicy, they drizzle in some sort of spicy-looking sauce that is actually quite mild in flavor. The food is always hot and fresh, plus it comes with some nice sides if you want them. I prefer the wraps over the plates (they grill the wrap to make it crispy!) and you can also order their food off of the Ritual app. I usually take my food to-go, but if you dine in, there is always a lot of space for you to eat at. read more

M'Zaar Restaurant - Chicken shawarma wrap - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Last night an old friend of mine and I got together and decided we wanted to go out for Middle Eastern. Lately, I had been going to Paramount downtown but I wanted to expand my options so I checked out other top Yelp picks in the area. M'Zaar has higher reviews than Paramount so we decided to check it out. So I'll say one thing, the service here is great! The people who work here are not only super friendly, with huge sincerely smiles, but they actually serve you with a sense of joy and pride in their work. That is quite a rare experience I believe. The food itself was pretty good. I wouldn't say that is was standout amazing but it was a solid experience. I would have been happier with a bit more meat and the rice was a bit oilier than most middle eastern places but I'm just nitpicking because it was still a good meal. Had those details been different, I would EASILY give this place higher rating but still, as Yelp says, 3 is A-OK! I will definitely come back in the future. :) read more

M'Zaar Restaurant - Large Caramelized Chicken Shawarma Plate - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Friendly workers and delicious food...pretty good music aswell highly recommend 10/10

Typical Sharma food, really close to UofT area. Not much of a differentiator from other Sharma.

This place was a great little find while walking through Toronto one night this summer. It was quite warm inside (almost uncomfortably so given that it was super hot outside), but the food was great. The pickled veggies really complemented the flavor of the falafel. I'd go back for more. read more

M'Zaar Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

M'Zaar Restaurant serves up delicious Lebanese cuisine to lunch and dinner crowds on a busy strip of Yonge between Wellesley and Bloor. Between 11am and 3pm you can get a special for $9 that includes a sandwich, drink, and enough sides to fill the rest of that empty space in your stomach. Curiousity led me to try out a mixed skewer plate, which was quite filling. Everything here tastes slightly different from the typical Mediterranean places I've had before, but in a good way. The flavours were spicy and the food tasted quite fresh. Staff members are polite and will will bring your order to your table if you're dining in. For a break from the typical joints like Ali Baba's, this is a great option that isn't far out of the way. read more

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For many times I felt he over charged me today I checked my bill I found out he charged me for shawarma and my sandwich was falafel, and it was cold falafel, I asked him why you did that he said the bread is big lol Check your bill carefully before you pay read more

This place used to be my go to in the neighborhood but sadly I've slowly seen this places quality and quantity both drop but prices stay the same. Visited today and found that the menu items have changed. A chicken salad, what I usually order, has been changed to what amounts to a lettuce/chicken bowl. What made this place great was fresh Mediterranean ingredients like tabbouleh and Mediterranean style coleslaw. Both of which are ingredients the employee told me are at an extra charge. At the end of the day what you get for $11+ is a plate of bland tasteless iceberg salad and chicken. read more

As some of you know, I love to find those places that are tucked away and at the same time are one of the best places to eat for lunch. I found this place while walking down to ShareTea and thought it would be a good place to try for lunch one day. That day was today and I was delightfully pleased with how it went. I ended up getting a standard falafel with everything in it (because why not?). But I was also surprised to see them offering Labneh and Kibbeh on the menu. As my father was from Lebanon, I found a lot of things that brought out my childhood. The staff was a little stiff but the food spoke for itself. The location was clean and they seem to be up to date with today's tech as they promoted Ritual for those short on time. Yes this is a great place to eat at, Yes I would definitely go here again, and yes you should go here too! read more

This is a 3.5, but rounded it up to a 4 in good faith, since this is a new place. The atmosphere here is pretty calm. The thing that I liked most is that it is clean and friendly. I love the general layout (not like other shawarma places) and I love that they have a homey feel to it with a fake stone oven arc. Or at least I think that's what they were going for. In any case, I love it! Service was quick, as I was the only one ordering. I got myself a chicken shawarma wrap & baklawa (couldn't resist. For science!). The wrap was a good size for the price. You could tell that the ingredients and the meat were fresh! The only problem I had with my shawarma wrap is that the chicken meat was on the dry side and could've used more tahini and garlic sauce, which I did order but didn't taste in my wrap at all. Don't be stingy with the sauce!! The baklawa was as good as any other I've tried, but I suspect it is store-bought. All in all, this will now become my go-to shawarma place, as it is not as sketchy looking as others. I have yet to find the TWIST that M'zaar claims to have in its food, though. read more

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Great Vegeterian Options. Love the Saj Bread and Fresh Falafel. Even the Hummus has a Great Taste to it. Absolutely recommend it. read more

Ordered the chicken Shwarma plate and it was simply delicious! The portion is huge! The plate included: chicken, rice, tahineh, potatoes and garlic, and veggies! The service was great! My order was to go and the man who took my order was friendly and smiley! He also offered to caramelize the chicken! The restaurant has a casual vibe, and the seating area is of average size! Overall I was very satisfied with the food service and cleanliness! read more

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UNSANITARY!! HAIR ON FOOD!! SPIDER ON SALAD!! My boyfriend and I had the worst experience at this restaurant ever.. There was a long strand of hair on my boyfriend's food and a bug/spider on my salad. Worst ever! We discreetly told the waiter as well as this guy who seemed to be the boss. The waiter, although he was helpful and seems to be apologetic about what happened, was giving us excuses about the hair. "my hair is not even long... blahblahblah" while the boss doesn't seem to care at all. All he said was "oh! this things happens".. no shit! This things shouldn't happen to any restaurant AT ALL. Their consolation, they made my boyfriend new set of shawarma and offered me new salad. Didn't want to take it but they insist on us paying even after our complains. WORST.RESTAURANT.EVER. read more

They made numerous substitutes in my order without calling me first. The food is okay, it might be better if you are able to eat what you want though. I don't know. read more

Food is good, staff are rude and not organized. I've had 3 bad experiences with the staff out of the maybe 10 times that I've eaten here for the past year. 1. Because they sometimes encourage people to pay after eating I had the bad experience of having the guy at the cash try to slip an extra item into my order and then argue with me when I pointed it out. I didn't continue the argument, but his buddy noticed (the one who made my order) and corrected it for me 2. They simply do not do Ritual even though they're signed up for the service. Over the past 2 days I tried to order on Ritual twice and both times they canceled the order midway through. Once for "being out of falafel" (on a saturday afternoon?) and today the employee told me that they canceled it because there is a line up and that I can wait in line if I want to. I submitted a complaint to Ritual over it. 3. I've seen staff be rude multiple times to the customers in line when ordering anything that's not the chicken sharawma plate. I really wish this place care a little more, it's shame because the food is good. I won't be going there anymore personally, it's hard to justify it based on my experience. read more

Good food; my go to order is a chicken salad bowl $7.99. Probably a 4/5 for taste but man, if you're expecting you're going to be in and out of this place during your lunch hour on a weekday, forget it. I stood in line for about 20mins! I wish the assembly line was more organized. I would go back to this place on an odd hour during the day, but not for lunch again. Also, they normally measure a cup of chicken to a plate. The guy who served me today didn't bother and I got less chicken than I paid for. read more

Food is fresh and tasty. My Lebanese husband felt like he was back home. The guys running the restaurant very charming with everyone coming through. read more

This is my go-to takeout spot for cheap and delicious Lebanese food. The staff is always pleasant and the food portion is more than enough. Their regular size plate is just as filling for me as their large plates. Their caramelized onion chicken shawarma plate and their sea bass plate is a must try. It's in a great location too near bubble tea spots and board game spots so it's easy to plan an outing all together. I go there at least twice a month and the quality of the food has never disappointed me. read more

M'Zaar Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I was really surprised by how cheap this place was compared to a lot of other Mediterranean places I've been to. There's quite a bit of variety for a smallish restaurant. I think most people come for takeout rather than eat in. I came here and got the shish tawouk plate while my friend got the falafel plate. Both tasted quite good. Very satisfied! The one downside was that I expected a larger portion when I indicated I wanted "large". Yes, they gave me more meat but the rice and veggies portion were exactly the same as regular. I think next time I will either get a falafel plate or wrap bc I felt that it would be more worth my money (just a preference though)! Overall, I quite like this place. It is pretty out of the way for me though, so I'd only go if I have a falafel craving. read more

So damn good. I go during lunch at work. In and out in 35 minutes. I've seen someone work there tell at a guy though, so that wasn't fun. But I can't recommend the food enough! I always get a variation of kafta and their potato fries are some of the best I've ever had especially with the white sauce that kind of tastes like tzatziki! read more

A great Lebanese fusion restaurant. Fresh and convenient location. I had a chicken shawarma with caramelized onions and tabouleh. Only $6.49. There is seating and TV in the casual seating restaurant. Washrooms downstairs. Had a quick bite. read more

M'Zaar Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario