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.

Excellent shawarma! Great portions and friendly staff! Love the pomegranate molasses was new to me…read morebut was delicious in the wrap.

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.

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.

From the vibe, to the food and to the service, everything exceptional. The lentil soup and the…read moremixed grill were outstanding and super delicious. Definitely coming back. Keep up the amazing experience.

Good quality and services are Amazing. The design of the…read morerestaurant also is beautiful.

I highly recommend their foie gras, salt-grilled fish EUROBASS-EN-CROÛTE, and steak ! I forgot to…read moretake a picture of the foie gras, but it was incredibly rich and flavorful, and the grilled pineapple helped cut through the richness. The grilled fish is a must-order at almost every table; it had no fishy taste at all and was delicious. The steak was Jacob's dry-aged steak; you can't go wrong with their steaks.

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Food: We had our office holiday dinner here and 15 people attended. We did a set menu which had 3 courses. The first course was Labneh with bread, hummus, & beef tartare. Second course was Lamb pide & pear salad. Third course was grilled branzino, middle eastern fried chicken, black truffle rice, and thrice cooked fries. Then there was dessert which was chocolate mousse cake & baklava. Because of my many food allergies the main server for our table was very attentive & specific in asking me what I wanted as modifications. For example I got a wagyu beef pide instead of the lamb. Every dish was really delicious, presented well & quite filling. I couldn't eat all of the food. Though I tried almost everything. Service: The pacing of the dishes was quite masterful. They really paid attention to when the food was going to come out. As I mentioned above the main server was very attentive to my food allergies. I really appreciated that as some restaurants aren't as attentive. The food was served family style so everyone could take what they wanted from the serving dishes. The dishes were served in little bowls along the tables with each bowl serving about 4 people. We had asked for one long table so it was a little snug. But we made it work. Ambiance: For dinner the lighting of the space is really dim. LOL. I would have appreciated just a little bit more light. The restaurant is in an old building so to use the washroom you had to go down two flights of stairs. The dining area is small also. But it's a pretty space. As mentioned above we asked for one long table to seat 15 people. I was expecting square tables but it was a bunch of small round tables pushed together. So the tables were really crowded with food from all the dishes. But the servers made sure to take empty serving dishes away as soon as possible. The music was a little loud for me so I had to yell to be heard. The place was packed though. Everyone at our table enjoyed the food, the service & atmosphere. The restaurant is close to Roy Thompson Hall & the other theatres nearby so it's a convenient location as well. It's too bad this place is only open for dinner. I would have loved to see how they would operate a lunch time service. In any case, Byblos was amazing. I would come back here again to try other dishes! Note: Some of my pics of the main dishes didn't turn out so it's mostly desserts that are pictures

3.5 stars It is…read morealways great to have food diversity in the city. This Palestine restaurant offers something new to the area. Went here for brunch and was pleasantly surprised. The service was great, and they have a no tipping policy ! And the prices were quite reasonable. Ordered the crepes (Markouk bil Qishta) and the smoked eggs (bayd bil furon) . Do yourself a favour and get the crepes. They are not your typical ones, these are air thin light, with ashta cheese, honey, and then your choice of either coffee syrup or chocolate syrup. One would think with the honey and the syrup it would be heavy, but surprisingly it was light and delicious. This would be my go to order here The smoked eggs were mid - nothing too special. They came with bread, a few spices - sea salt , but save your stomach space for the crepes. Overall a good experience here. It was definitely getting busy by the time we left.

This is a modern twist on Palestinian cuisine…read more My recommendation is to follow the suggestions of your server but also if you have any preferences to let them know so they can help steer you! The standouts for us were all the breads, the moutabal and the must order lamb. Beautiful space and exceptional customer service!

We visited here for a Sunday brunch at the patio and were stunned how beautiful the patio was…read more The brunch menu includes great variety of hot and cold Mediterranean warm and clod dishes like Fatteh, Balila, Foul, Kunefe, labneh balls, variety of cheese, jam, bread, fruit, fresh juice and Turkish coffee. It had a great atmosphere and the staff were friendly and attentive.

We decided to grab a bite on Friday night and I remembered this establishment that I had visited…read moreyears ago. It's in an spot that doesn't really stand out - so many signs and businesses and 3 lanes of traffic in each direction. As soon as you walk in the front door, you are swept away from this industrial looking area. The decor is upscale and enchanting. It definitely has the Wow factor. The staff are extremely polite and accommodating. The food was excellent - hot, fresh, and bursting with flavor. My friend had never had Middle Eastern cuisine and loved it! The portions are generous and we had to take some home with us. My friend who is not a fan of baklava tried some of mine and loved it! It's a must have here.

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.

Always great food. Friendly owners who take the time to dress your food just as you'd like it…read more While there is eating space in the restaurant it is small and seats only 12-15 patrons. Most people are doing takeout when here that I've seen.

A true gem in the rough. Wasn't wild about this area of Mississauga but heard great things about…read morethe food. So here we are. Six people in our party didn't phase these folks in the least. The atmosphere was very warm and relaxing. Not too much decor, but no matter. The service was very timely and professional. Seamless and not overbearing. They take a great joy and gratification in their presentation. The food was incredible. The meat was tender and flavourful. The rice light and fluffy. Their Chocolate Lokma along side Arabic coffee was a tremendous cap. I can't wait to get back here again. 12/25

The server recognized us new to visit - and made recommendations, we tried all of it - the lab and…read morerice dish was super tender and the meat fell of the bone, their arugula salad was nothing short of addictive and delicious! We even had the tea and their dessert balls, It had a number of mixed crowds dining. Families, a birthday celebration, a bunch of guys sharing g a meal - and a small area for prayer, a hand washing station too We left stuffed and fulfilled - as a first visit. I will definitely return and with the gained insights I would do the chicken with saffron rice, cucumber yogurt salad and the arugula salad This is a spot that will have me back to also try their lentil soup which looked great