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    Shawarnado

    4.2 (71 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Gursheen S.

    Great spot for takeout or dine-in, the place smells amazing as soon as you walk in. They're known for big portions, tasty sauces, and lots of topping options. The line was a bit long since it's popular, but definitely worth it.

    Eugene L.

    In preparation for a long day of shopping, we stopped by this place to fuel up. Part of the visit was to see what all the rave reviews were about, and part was to offer my buddy a chance to try something unique before heading back home. I have to admit, I absolutely love this spot and wish it was closer to my home in North York. I was genuinely surprised by the quality and quantity they deliver while still keeping things budget-friendly. Although the server warned us that the Mix Shawarma Meal might be too large for the three of us (one being an elder), I was skeptical thanks to today's shrinkflation and went for it anyway. The result? We only managed to finish 2/3 of it. We paired it with a Fatoush salad and opted for Tahini, Garlic, and Spicy Garlic sauces. The flavors were incredible. The meats were perfectly marinated and juicy, with the sauces adding just the right amount of kick and depth. I still can't fully figure out the secret behind those sauces, but they were amazing nonetheless. And let me talk about the rice. The fragrance and subtle use of spices were enough to make me drool the whole way through. While it is more subtle and balanced compared to my ultimate favorite, Adel's in NYC, this place delivers incredible balance and flavor in every bite. I can't believe it took me this long to try this place, but I'm so glad I finally did. I'm already looking forward to returning and trying more of the menu, but first, let me finish the leftovers tonight. :P

    Mix Grill (Shish Tawouk, Shish Kebab, and Kofta) plate, also meal size but with Fattoush as the salad option
    Larry L.

    We were in the area last week, so we decided to get take out from Shawarnado. It was on our way, and I've been wanting to try this place after reading all the good reviews in Yelp. We arrived at around noon and there were a couple people in line waiting to order a few waiting for their order. We were greeted by a friendly enough guy who took our order and explained some of the options to us (I guess he is the owner or manager). We ordered the following: 2 X Mix Shawarma plates (chicken and beef), meal size, with rice and tabbouleh as our choice of options. 1 X Mix Grill (Shish Tawouk, Shish Kebab, and Kofta) plate, also meal size but with Fattoush as the salad option. We were told that there would be a wait of 25 minutes for the mix grill to be prepared. We decided to go ahead and proceed with that and wait, as 25 minutes isn't too bad. So, that 25 minute wait became 35 minutes, which became 45 minutes, then 55 minutes, and finally after an hour our order was ready. They seemed to have had some issues with getting the chicken and beef cooked completely and kept checking and putting them back on the grill. We did leave for about 20 minutes after we ordered, so we don't know if they put the meat on the grill as soon as we ordered or if they waited and put them on at some point much later. Either way, it should not have taken an hour for our meal to be ready. While we were waiting for the grilled meats to be ready, the shawarma plates were just setting there, already prepared, and getting cold. As far as the food, the Shawarma plates were both excellent, although a bit cold. Both the chicken and the been had a lot of flavour and wasn't overly dry. The sauces (we asked for all three sauces and medium hot sauce), were very good and went very well with the rice and shawarma. The garlic potatoes were a way too oily, but tasty. Then there was the mix grill. The rice, potatoes, and sauces were the same as the shawarma plates, so those were good as well as the Fattoush which was better than the tabbouleh. The shish tawouk (grilled chicken) and the shish kebab (grilled beef) were both very dry, very hard, and way over cooked. The hour we spent waiting for those to be cooked was a waste of time as they were probably cooked after 15 or 20 minutes. After an hour on the grill, they became dried out cubes of meat. On top of that, the kofta was cold in the center. I believe they pre-cook the Kofta and then reheat them on the grill. Our kofta was not left on long enough, and the chicken and beef were left on way too long. So, I'm not sure how to rate this restaurant. Based on the shawarma plates this place would be a solid 4 or even 5 starts, but the mix grill plate is 2 stars. I can't ignore the fact that the mix grill was a mess of over cooked and under cooked meats and that it took an hour for our food to be prepared, so I have to rate this place with 3 stars.

    Mix shawarma plate
    Arabhy T.

    My go to shawarma place in the city always the same quality hasn't gone down over time. Good portions and the sauce and meats taste amazing.

    Shawarma on chips
    Rubab A.

    Got the newest viral food trend. The meat was really juicy. I brought my own chips and they added all the tops and meat. I would get this again. Tasted really good. Service was very quick and ambiance was good

    Beef kofta with spicy garlic sauce & medium hot sauce (regular size) (includes salad or rice)
    Alyanna M.

    Found this place as we were craving some Mediterranean food. Tried this place for the first time, the portions were huge! The food tasted amazing. Love that you get to choose what sauces you want on top of the meat. You also get to choose between different salad options or you can get rice. Overall one of my favorite spots for cheap eats near Toronto.

    Beef shawarma meal
    Viviana G.

    Randomly came across this place, so I didnt have any expectations. After trying the food, I can't wait to come back again. The food is beyond AMAZING!!! We got the kofta plate and the beef shawarma meal. The shawarma meal was tasty, especially the potatoes it comes with, which were perfectly cooked. The kofta plate was definitely the best tho. The meat was so juicy and tender and perfectly seasoned, it was addicting and left me wanting more. I liked how you can customize your order with sauces and hot sauce. The portions here are also huge! Paid less than $35 for both and had plenty of leftovers. Best shawarma place I have ever tried, I would recommend to anyone, esecially recommend the kofta meat and potatoes.

    Look how colourful my salad is
    Nadia A.

    I visited on a Saturday afternoon around 3:00 p.m. there was a bit of a rush when I got there I ordered and then they offered to bring it out to my car once it was ready I ordered the mixed shawarma plate it came with chicken and beef I asked for half rice half salad but I think there was some miscommunication because I only got salad however I'm glad I got salad because if I had gotten rice I don't think I would have been able to finish my food. You have the choice of choosing their pre-made salads or you can choose from all the toppings that they have and I said put everything except for turnips and beets and it was delicious there were so many different things in the salad it was fresh it was colorful there was cabbage there was pickles there was banana peppers and it added a different flavor to what my shawarma normally taste like. I found that the beef had more flavor but it was a little bit chewy so I think I like the chicken more I'm not sure both were good but if I had to choose I think I would go with the chicken

    Chicken shawarma
    Stasj T.

    This place was AMAZING! On my quest to find the best shawarma in Toronto, this rates very high on the list thus far (3/10/23, 3/24/23) I typically look to see if people from the home country of the cuisine dine at the eatablishment, and this place did not disappoint. Considering how busy they are, service was friendly and interactive. When I came back here after a couple of weeks of being away, the manager remembered me! The first time I came, I got the mixed shawarma plate, since I always need to try both chicken and beef. Also got a side of calamari and falafel. BEST FALAFEL I HAVE EVER HAD. Slightly crisp on the outside, not greasy, perfect cooked inside, extra hot (temperature) so that when you take it to 0 def outside, it cools to the perfect temperature. Shawarma was ON POINT, and I honestly get disappointed when I get shawarma anywhere else, lol. Was not a fan of the calamari, though I'm very particular about my calamari (was not expecting huge fried rings, wanted the cute tiny squid). 11/10 will always stop by when in Toronto! Ambiance is warm and lively, and the smells are lovely. You will have a normal wait time, since they are making everything right then and there.

    Chicken Shawarma Plate
    Michelle H.

    This may be some of the best shawarma I've ever tried! Chicken was juicy and flavorful. Sauces were great. I absolutely loved the variety of salads/sides they let me pile on my chicken shawarma plate. The fries were also delightfully crispy and well-seasoned! Extremely generous portion sizes and great value. Will definitely be back!

    Falafel meal.
    John D.

    Never had to wait to order. Yes, prices are on the higher side, but 100% worth it due to portions. You have the options of your protein, I chose chicken and falafel for our meals. A quarter of the takeout container has potatoes. The other quarter has a salad. The remaining half of the takeout container has a rice (or fries) as a base with your protein then drizzled with your choice of sauces. Let me state that you will be waiting 10 minutes for your order, even if you're the only order. Why? This place hand crafts a 15 ingredient salad with precision. Ok, it may not be exactly 15 ingredients, but I stopped counting after 10 ingredients. The garnishing on the potatoes are a nice touch. Your mouth will feel overwhelmed with joy due to the plethora of different flavours that complement this dish so well. The chicken was warm and moist, as opposed to being tossed on the flat top to be hot and crispy. They may toss it on the flat top if you ask, if that's you're preference. Potatoes are tossed in a dressing. I couldn't figure out what the dressing was. Would 100% return and recommend.

    a platter of food on a table
    Kelly C.

    Ordered the Shawarnado Mix family platter, there was too much rice and fries and not enough protein. Flavours were okay though.

    Large falafel
    Victoria F.

    Food: - Huuuge ass portions. You'll be so full after eating, a nap is guaranteed.... Or I guess you could eat a reasonable portion of it and just save the rest for later - Taste is on point! Love all their sauces: garlic, hot sauce, tahini. Always great on shawarma. - Potatoes and falafels are fried fresh! - Unfortunately, the beef and chicken shawarma is not cut fresh from the spit - they sit covered in a hot table :( Ambiance: - Your typical takeout with seating options kind of place

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    Manousha

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    4.3(28 reviews)
    9.9 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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    Cooking area

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    Clarkson Mediterranean Bistro

    Clarkson Mediterranean Bistro

    4.2(42 reviews)
    12.0 kmBirchwood
    $$$

    We had come here on a Saturday afternoon at 12:30 pm for lunch. When we had first walked-in, we…read morewere pleasantly surprised to notice how nice the restaurant was. It was decorated beautifully, with chic artwork and beautiful music playing on the speaker. We had made reservations in advance however, we then realized that reservations weren't necessary, as the restaurant only had guests at 2-3 tables at that time. We were greeted by a server, whom then brought us to the table that was reserved for us. Upon first being seated, we noticed that this particular server wasn't too friendly; she would complete her duties as required however, she seemed bothered, and didn't seem to be enthused to be serving us. Nonetheless, after placing our orders, we then waited patiently for the food to arrive. We had first settled on the calamari fritti, which were, too overcooked. They were much more crunchier than they should have been, tasting only somewhat more appetizing when dipped in the accompanying sauce. For our main dishes, I had settled on the veal masala with a mushroom sauce, with a side of vegetables and one potato (which I found a bit odd). The veal was tender, however, there was hardly any of it, along with the potatoes, which consisted of, only one potato. The vegetables were plentiful though, which was what filled me up. My mother had settled on the chicken, which one again, had one potato, and too much cream sauce. The pasta that my daughter ordered had a lot of meat in the sauce however, the meat was salty, and the pasta didn't have enough salt on it. Considering the price that we had paid, we were expecting a better array of food alas, we were disappointed. We even asked if complimentary bread was given, with the waitress looking confused. Overall, this restaurant had a great vibe to it however, we didn't find the server to be inviting, along with the food, which wasn't too appetizing. We wouldn't come back to this restaurant, and would reconsider our options for the next time.

    I came here expecting a pretty good, solid meal, but I left with my expectations far exceeded. In…read morefact, I was only here as we did a search for Italian when I was in the area and saw that it had fairly strong reviews. It's not really a trendy place, with the decor and the menu that could easy fit into 2005 seamlessly - but that's not a bad thing. When we came, they had an anniversary special for $39 which came with an appetizer, a main and a dessert. Both my wife and I opted for it. For appetizers, we chose: a beet salad and a crab cake. For entrees, my wife went with arctic char with roasted potato and veggies. I went with butternut squash ravioli. And for dessert we both got creme brulee. The quality of the ingredients and the food preparation really stood out. My wife absolutely loved her fish and said it was the best she's had in awhile. The sauce from my ravioli was so good that I took the remainder home. We were very happy with the service throughout. It all comes down to execution. If you were to read the menu, it looks pleasant enough, but it might not jump out you either. But I can say that if they're consistent, you will really enjoy your meal and probably have your expectations exceeded.

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    Clarkson Mediterranean Bistro
    Clarkson Mediterranean Bistro

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    Tarboosh Restaurant

    Tarboosh Restaurant

    4.1(79 reviews)
    5.4 kmCooksville
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    Great Restaurant with amazing food. My friend brought me here for dinner and I have been back a few…read moremore times because of how good it is. Healthy, delicious and the staff are so great. Very nice and friendly environment. Best Lebanese restaurant I have tried. Highly recommend!

    Tarboosh Restaurant wasn't on my radar at all, but after Suresh Doss gave it a hearty…read morerecommendation, we figured we should stop by and check it out. We arrived around noon on a recent Saturday and the place was completely empty. A group of four fairly loud men showed up shortly after us and inexplicably sat at a table near us, but that's obviously not the restaurant's fault. The menu contained plenty of tasty-looking entrees, but I figured I'd grab the dish with the name of the restaurant in it: the Tarboosh ("Combination of shawarma and falafel"). The concoction arrived to the table quite a while later, which was weird considering how empty the joint was, and sure looked impressive. I dove right in. Everything on the plate was tasty but not mind-blowing. The chicken shawarma had a few crispy pieces, which was appreciated, but was mostly unreasonably dry. (The two included sauces helped with that, at least.) The falafel was fresh but strangely light. It didn't really have a strong flavor of anything, really. I enjoyed eating it, but it definitely didn't remind me of traditional falafel. The hummus was creamy but lacking in a strong chickpea flavor (i.e. the concoction was overwhelmed by tahini, essentially). However, once I began eating everything together, I began enjoying everything a lot more. The included bread help, too, even though it was far from the best middle-eastern bread I've ever had. Tarboosh is a mixed bag, that's for sure. If you're in the area, it's worth a try. I don't think I would travel to far to check it out, though.

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    Tarboosh Restaurant - This is what the restaurant looks like. 

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    This is what the restaurant looks like. (The other photos on here are from the restaurant "Pita Grill" down the street)

    Three Brothers Restaurant - Crispy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside with a delish red pepper spread.

    Three Brothers Restaurant

    4.8(9 reviews)
    10.5 kmEtobicoke
    $$$$

    Three of us decided to try this local spot out for lunch. I had walked by here many times but never…read moreventured inside. We were fortunate as there was one table open in this quaint cozy establishment. Boris, one of the owners, welcomed and seated us. He is extremely friendly and polite. His wife, Sonya, is the cook. I give 101% for service! The food was delicious and perfectly prepared. Portions are large. Everything so fresh. Another 101%. Great ambiance in this elegant dining establishment and would be amazing for a romantic dinner out!

    We were three friends that were looking for a good restaurant close to us, in Etobicoke. By chance…read morewhile I was searching on the internet, I noticed The Three Brothers Restaurant which is located on 653 The Queensway, Etobicoke, On. we decided to go to this Mediterranean restaurant to try the food. It is a small family restaurant. has a lot parking places on front and beside the restauran. The environment was very welcoming. The owner and his partner greeted us friendly and smiling. We ordered a mixed plater which was for more than three people. The owner offered us a woody plate with prosciutto crudo and salami that was so good. Then we had a bigger woody plater with mixed meats which was so good grilled and abundant, fresh with chevapi, chicken breast, veal steaks potatoes and so on. The flavors was outstanding. We had the homemade pita bread excellent, warm and soft with some dipping starter. The salad with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and red onion. Outstanding dishes. I think this restaurant is a very hidden gem. It might be the best Mediterranean restaurant in the city. Highly recommended

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    Sausage dish.

    Three Brothers Restaurant - Schnitzel plate - happy I shared. Large portion.

    Schnitzel plate - happy I shared. Large portion.

    Three Brothers Restaurant - We couldn't wait to dig in ... lots of yummy feta on this (small) Three Brothers Salad.

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    We couldn't wait to dig in ... lots of yummy feta on this (small) Three Brothers Salad.

    Lazeez - Large chicken on the rocks

    Lazeez

    3.3(220 reviews)
    7.4 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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    Lazeez - You can see the top left isn't evenly layered as it literally is slanted down.

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

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

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

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    Lazeez on the rocks

    Shawarnado - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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