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Osmow's Shawarma

2.7 (202 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Roohi G.

You won't fal-afel after having falafel. This place is good for people who love Mediterranean food . This place is among the fast food chains for the Mediterranean food and has outlets across canada. I checked out the Mississauga one . I ordered the veggie combo for two which consists of a falafel wrap , falafel on the rocks and caesar salad . Honestly I liked everything. The portions are pretty good too . Was a little disappointed by people not wearing masks thats why 4 star but overall a good experience. The price for the conbo was around $23 , which is good for two people

Jo N.

Small place, limited seating. There's parking in the back Been coming here over the years and getting the chicken on rocks. The chicken on rocks is delicious. It's just rice and chicken topped with sauce. Not much to complain about besides the amount of sauce they give you. Feels like they have reduced the amount of sauce they put on top now. That's why I ordered extra sauce on the side. Extra sauce is an additional charge of $0.50. Overall, good place for something quick to eat!

Osmow's Grill, Mississauga Sept 2012
French C.

Although my shawarma was good and made-to-order I should have take my order and run. The venue isn't clean and they use the "dining" area for storage space. This hole in the wall restaurant is noisy during lunch hours and if you are lucky (or brave) enough to find a table you may regret vultures staring over your shoulder. Cheesesteak should shamefully be left out of the authentic menu.

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Bilal S.

The place runs because of the food. Don't go in to sit and have lunch its like a cabin, the place is very small and not much area to sit and move. But the FOOD is to die for, the put fries in the shawarma and they can also do an all meat shawarma plus there phily steak is just amazing. Definitely try it!

Chicken on the Rocks w/ a little spicy sauce on top
Jamal H.

Step 1: Go to Osmow's Step 2: Order the Chicken on the Rocks Step 3: Fall in love Step 4: Come back and order it again & again & gain lots of weight. Step 5: Spend your family's life savings on this addiction Step 6: Seek help.

Qian C.

This review is for the Downtown Toronto location. I don't see it on Yelp... I followed people's recommendations and order the Chicken on the Rocks, thinking it is like the Halal Guys' chicken rice... NOPE. Big nope. So disappointed. The rice is normal I guess, but if you've had the Halal Guys' chicken rice, you would know it's different. The chicken was meh, almost bland, not that I would know since they put so much sauce on top... Anyways, chicken rice craving NOT satisfied. Please message me if you know places in GTA that can rival Halal Guys.

Irfan H.

For a Shawarma, the best value for your money !! I had heard a lot about this place, being rated the best Shawarma in town, but had never tried it. I'm glad I did today! In the heart of Streetsville, a great place to grab something Mediterranean. Parking is available at the back, there is a separate entrance as well. Now don't go by the looks, it may look like a dull place outside, but the food covers it all. The ambience is a little cramped up, hence not suggested for groups. The look is more Egyptian with paintings of Pharaoh. The place is even crowded for the staff area as well. They had a Wednesday special, Chicken Shawarma Combo for $7.49. The pic showed Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Fries and Salad. We ordered 2 of those. The service time was good especially considering the line up ahead of us. One smart thing I liked here was that they make you choose your toppings when you place the order itself. Never seen that at a Shawarma place. The order came, and the Shawarma was delicious, no doubt why they have got that rating. The quantity of Salad and fries was also good. I was surprised to see they even added chunks of Feta Cheese in the salad. All of this for $7.49, Indeed Best Value for Money Paid. The sauces added made the Wrap more juicy, even the quantity of Chicken was great. Great Tasting Food and Best Value for the Money Paid !!

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Jacob G.

When people rave about a Shawarma place, I always am sceptical because for one, I grew up in the Middle East, the land of the shawarma and Mozys Shawarma in Waterloo is hard to trump. Regardless, I had a to give Osmows a try. It's located right in the middle of Streetsville, so parking can be a challenge to find at times. As soon as you walk in, you know the place isn't designed for you to sit down and eat. The largest table is for 4 and there's very limited space. So sitting there and eating is usually not an option. There is a line up almost at all times so you'll have to be a little patient. I ended up getting the chicken shawarma plate on rice with a fatoush salad. Since eating at the place wasn't an option, I decided to take it to my car. The fatoush salad was great and it was really flavourful. If you're going for lunch and have work after, beware because there are a lot of onions in the salad. The salad comes in separate box so it's filling. As soon as you open the box for the meat and rice, you will see a carpet of sauce on top. I understand that sauce makes things taste flavourful but this is just bit too much (as seen in picture). It's almost like they are using the sauce to mask the flavour of the rice and chicken. Definitely not on the healthier side either. I've had shawarma plate growing up and it's uncommon to cover your rice and chicken in so much sauce that it's almost soupy. The service was great and I was able to place my order with nor problems at all. The staff were nice and quick with everything. It's definitely a place I'd only try out once in a blue moon just because of the amount of sauce they have on their meals.

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Review Highlights - Osmow's Shawarma

I saw it driving through Streetsville and had to turn around to grab the best Shwarma that I've had in the GTA.

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This spot serves really solid Egyptian food that tastes like it came straight out of someone's home…read morekitchen. I tried a variety of the meats and they were cooked to perfection--tender, flavorful, and well balanced with just the right spices and sauces. Nothing was dry, which made every bite enjoyable. Even though it was busy, the service was quick and very welcoming. The restaurant itself is spotless and clearly well maintained. They also offer traditional desserts like Om Ali, knefe, and rice pudding. If you want a more relaxed café vibe afterward, there's a café in the same parking lot run by the same owners with very comfortable seating and even a prayer room. Overall, a wonderful experience that definitely did not disappoint. I'll absolutely be back.

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Manousha

4.3(28 reviews)
1.9 km

We had come here on a Sunday afternoon at around 12:00 pm. We had settled on the margarita pizza…read more(without spinach), the falafel wrap, and the kabab wrap (without onions). When we had first walked-in, we were surprised to see how small the restaurant was. However, we then noticed that most of the guests were doing take-out as opposed to dine-in. We were able to find a table for four, which was perfect for us. When we walked-up to the front counter to place our order, we were greeted by a kind hostess, whom took our orders without any issue. We then sat down, and watched as our orders were being prepared. We had to wait about fifteen minutes for all of our meals to be ready. We were surprised to see that the margarita pizza had olives on it, despite not seeing it on the menu. However, we just scooped them off since my children didn't want to eat the olives. For the falafel and kabab wraps, we were surprised to see how large they were, and for only $10.00! The kabab wrap (which I had asked for without onions), had two large pieces of kabab, which filled the wrap, along with the sumac and tomatoes. I enjoyed how tasty the wrap tasted, along with how filling it was. My mother also commented on how delicious the falafel tasted. Considering the prices that we had paid, we certainly go our money's worth! The service was also excellent, as we were brought our wraps directly to our table, while the pizza was placed on the table near to our table. Everyone was kind and considerate, making our stay a pleasant one. There were so many menu items to choose from, it was hard to narrow it down. Will definitely be back to try other items the next time around!

Been quite a few times and tried a selection of their manakeesh; cheese, zaatar, falafel, labneh,…read morespinach, supreme and chicken zinger. I like the 4 in 1 which allows you to sample different toppings at once. It's become my most preferred. The bread is doughy but depending on the option(s) picked, it may fall apart. Service is good. They pump out orders rapidly even when busy. Rarely do they miss ingredients, but rectify those errors. I've dined in more than take out. For a small establishment, it seems to be doing well. Draws in crowds at times. Food is prepped in front of you. Area is clean. Toppings are generous, as are the staff. The washroom is also clean and adjacent to the checkout counter.

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On-Z-Rocks

3.2(34 reviews)
0.3 kmStreetsville
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FOOD | Got some takeout to take to a local park. I got the falafel dinner platter, which comes in…read moresmall, medium, and large sizes (the picture is a medium). You can customize the spice level for the meals. The rice was well seasoned, and I enjoyed their homemade garlic sauce. However, I've had better falafels at other Middle Eastern locations. Additionally, they inflated prices a lot, and it's comparable to the Osmow's close by, which I feel is subjectively better, both taste and portion-wise. SERVICE | The one thing that brings me back to this restaurant is the fact that it is a local, family run business. In these days, I think it's really important to support these small businesses, so I plan to come back the next time I have a shawarma craving! VERDICT | Better deals at chain restaurants, but On-Z-Rocks has a lot of heart!

Super disappointed at the New On-Z-Rocks, I was a huge fan of fast food joint before they renovated…read morefor 3+ years, Eagerly waiting for its return. I ordered a Greek Salad with Shawrma ontop, The salad consisted of 3 pieces of cucumber, 3 small dices of tomato (LITERALLY no joke), she used her BARE hands after taking my money to add the olives!!! Wtf, then she adds a layer of shawrma from a container, which looks dry as if it's been sitting there for hours, and a A LOAD of garlic sauce, you can see the photo the sauce literally pooled at the buttom It's not even close comparable to Osmow's down the street, Portion sizes small, the food tastes bland (boring), doesn't look fresh, the place is completely empty on a holiday dinner time, the one staff there just watches videos on her phone when you walk in. Even if the price was a dollar cheaper than Osmows I wouldn't come back because of sanitation.

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On-Z-Rocks - Large On-Z-Rocks with medium hot sauce

Large On-Z-Rocks with medium hot sauce

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Lazeez - You can see the top left isn't evenly layered as it literally is slanted down.

Lazeez

3.3(221 reviews)
2.1 kmEast Credit
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My go to food location for 5-6 years. Service is great, the owner and staff know me well, friendly…read moreambiance. would recommend!

Worst experience ever! The "manager" rang up our order (one wrap and one mixed plate on the rocks)…read moreand the price for the mixed plate did not match the board. We asked him and he told us that the prices have changed. We asked if he could honor the price on the board as the wrap came up the same but the mixed plate was not even put in as a mixed plate, he had put it in as a chicken plate on the rocks and added the beef, so naturally there was an extra charge. He said that's just the way it is, and it's only a $2 difference. When we asked him for a feedback number, he told us we were being rude for asking about the price difference when it was so minimal and then claimed that there was no beef so we should just take the chicken or leave as he had other customers to attend to and didn't want to serve us anymore. Quite frankly I was scared about what he would do to our food at this point anyways. There were other customers in the line who were wondering what had happened and asked us, he told us not to talk to them. He told us we were free to contact their head office but wouldn't give us his name, or the owner's name or the complaint line. Just said, "you have a phone, go online and figure it out". Then told us that we were free to leave a review online on yelp. Completely unacceptable behaviour to treat customers so poorly and try to flip on us telling us we were the ones being rude for asking him to honour the item and price listed on their board. Will never go there again. Contacted their customer service via online form, no one has reached out and it's been 2 weeks now. Went to Osmosis and got much better treatment and food!

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Halal on the rocks (front, medium) and chicken shawarma platter back with Greek salad

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Lazeez on the rocks

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Pita Nutso

Pita Nutso

4.1(47 reviews)
0.0 kmStreetsville
$

Cleverly concealed in the middle of Streetsville's entertainment district, next to a naturopath's…read morealleged clinic and across the street from a soulless corporate coffeeshop, there's a rather nifty diner, Pita Nutso. Don't let the humble outward appearance fool you - this place has the potential to become an amazing establishment known for its excellent food and service. The owner is jolly and friendly: he made several trips to my table to confirm how I wanted my dish fried, to make sure I had the condiments, etc. I ordered "The Works" - a yummy combination of potato wedges, salad, pita, and fried meat. It was scrumptious. :) The drink selection was the regular deli fare: bottled water, cans of soda, etc. The only way this diner could be better is if there were better parking. If you don't mind a 2-block walk, there's a giant Go parking lot by the bus terminal. (Don't repeat my mistake and get trapped in the slow traffic!) Overall, this place is much, much nicer than I'd expected, the service was excellent, and the food itself was both delicious and great value for the price. Highly recommended if you're in the neighbourhood and looking for something to munch on.

I read an article once, where the author would check the bathroom before ordering, because the…read morecleanliness of the bathroom reveals how clean the kitchen is. Needless to say, I should have checked the bathroom before ordering at this restaurant. The bathroom was dirty and there were stains on the wall. I did not feel comfortable.... Also, for the food, I ordered a combo that came with a drink and fries and added an extra shawarma on the side. The person on cash ringed in a two shawarma combo and charged the drink and fries separately. By doing this, I had to pay almost $2 extra for the food, which was NOT cool because this was not how I placed my order. I do not know if this was an intentional mistake for the person on cash to get more money, but I value honesty and I did not appreciate having to pay more. I understand that businesses are struggling with our economy, but I can't recommend anyone to go to a restaurant that is not honest. Regardless, the food was okay. I liked that the shawarma is very traditional, like how you would get it in the Middle East--meat, pickles, and lettuce. The fries were just typical fries, nothing special. Overall, with so many shawarma places around the GTA, I would skip out on this place.

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Pita nutso streetville the best

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Osmow's Shawarma - mideastern - Updated May 2026

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