The food was good but it's not well organized. You don't really have one official waitress taking…read morecare of you. And one of our dishes was never made for us. It's a little bit noisy in there. The falafel were very good. Not dry nor hard.

We were cycling out by the airport on our way to Etobicoke Creek Trail and we spotted this place…read morefrom across Eglinton. It was a holiday Monday and in an otherwise desolate commercial development, the patio was full of people. This place was hopping. We had our minds set on some fresh baked bread with zataar and cheese and that's what we ordered. And we were not disappointed. It came hot out of the oven and was delicious. But the next time we go back we will definitive try some of their other dishes. Everything that was hitting the tables beside us looked amazing. And you could tell everyone was enjoying it. Even though it is in a commercial development backed by a massive parking lot, and fronted by Eglinton the patio is tucked into a veritable oasis. It was a great place to stop in for lunch. We will be back again.

We enjoyed dinner at Layla's on a Saturday night. The vibe was trendy with music going and…read morebeautiful crowd dining. Service was friendly and very helpful with dining options. We had some folks in group that hadn't tried Lebanese cuisine so server was very attentive to their questions. Full bar with good wine selection. For appetizers, we ordered fattoush salad for the table and yogurt with fresh naan bread. Dinner we ordered two platters with mixed Grill kebabs. Sirloin, chicken, other kebabs with rice pilaf with pine nuts and chimichurri. Grilled veggies as well. Everything was very good and fresh. There was street parking available but big city so we walked to restaurant.

Came here on a Saturday before an orchestra. We had…read morereservations so it was pretty easy. Our server Mahsa was really good to us, patient and gave us a lot of great recommendations! She really knew her stuff... from drinks to food. Wish we had room for some dessert... but we were really full.. Inside is very clean and well kept. Really pretty too. In between our appetizers and main, they cleaned our table and gave us new plates. Felt nice. Overall, although on the expensive side, we really enjoyed it and my vegan friends had a lot of options, so it was great for them too!

We visited Lebanese Garden Restaurant and enjoyed a nice selection of classic Lebanese dishes in a…read morerelaxed and welcoming setting. The staff were very friendly and attentive and made us feel right at home. They prepare house-made dips like hummus and baba ghanouj, and their grilled plates follow traditional recipes using fresh ingredients. We tried the "Falafel Balls", "Grape Leaves", "Hummus", and "Baba Ghanouj" to start, and they were fresh and well balanced. For mains, the "Chicken Shish Tawook Salad" and "Kafta Kebab Plate" were very satisfying; the chicken was especially juicy and tender and almost melted in your mouth. The mains are served with their house-made garlic sauce and hot sauce; the garlic sauce in particular was very creamy and added a really nice flavour to the meal. We finished with "Baklava" and "Sfouf", which were a simple and sweet way to end the meal.

Great food and service…read more Food had an abundance of flavor what a surprise!! Priced accurately for location plenty of street parking

***another update june 2026!!!*** ive been back many times,…read morebut its been a few weeks since. they now have an automated pos/self-ordering kiosk/area set up! thats really helpful with the long lines here. this place is always busy, and youll see why! 1 bite and youll be hooked! go get yourself a shawarma saj wrap now! *updated january 2026!!!* love this place so much - had to take my mom here!! she enjoyed it too! you know parents tend to be picky when dining out, im so glad she loves the saj here too! thank you alphas! *updated! dec 2025* 5/5 its our 3rd time here now (safe to say theyre my fav spot so far!) got a falafel saj wrap (3/5) & a lamb kebob saj wrap(5/5) on our 2nd visit a few weeks ago..again the wait times here are long as theyre really busy and all food is prepard/made to order so the wait is expected. seating can be hard - as sit down space is limited. however, diners eat quick and go so you dont wait as long for a seat, or , just cross the street and eat in the mall food court. our 3rd visit i got my usual chkn shawarma saj wrap (5/5) and a beef kebab saj wrap (5/5). we always like how crispy and loaded these wraps are (not just filled with rice/salad) theres tasty protein in every bite! check out alphas and see why everyones going here! cheers! *original review nov 2025* 4/5 great food, service was dreadfully slow and tables were dirty or missing chairs. understandable as they were very busy and short staffed. be patient when you come here - tasty food takes time to make, especially when its made to order! my order (chkn wrap) was missing pickles (asked for extras) and garlic sauce (barely any so it was dry). the beef wrap was perfect though - chunks of tasty beef, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and pickled turnip. get it spicy if you like some heat!

Alpha's Shawarma is a shawarma restaurant with Syrian and Lebanese roots. With 4 locations in the…read morecity, this particular location is right on Yonge close to Dundas. The menu has appetizers, wraps, plates, platters as well as sides for you to choose from. You can also customize your wraps and have it Arabic style or have everything included; you are also able to choose the level of spiciness you want as well. I've heard many good things about Alpha's Shawarma and have never tried them until recently. Stepping into Alpha's Shawarma you are greeted by a long counter filled with ingredients as well as their shawarma meats which are on a vertical rotating spit. The cashier is towards the middle of the restaurant where there is quite a bit of seating at the back to enjoy your purchased items. There is also a small display of desserts as well next to the cashier. I opted to get a chicken shawarma saj with all the toppings (garlic sauce, hummus, pickles, turnips, onion & parsley, lettuce, tomato, tahini, and pomegranate molasses). I picked a table while waiting for my wrap to be made which took about less than 5 min. Service was friendly and they called out my order number on the loud speaker where I grabbed my wrap. The staff asked me if I wanted extra garlic sauce which I replied "yes!" where they placed more garlic sauce on my wrap. Sitting down, I took a nice bite out of my chicken shawarma. It was delicious - the chicken was moist and tender and the ingredients worked well together. Next time I do want to try the wrap with only Arabic toppings (garlic sauce, pickles, fries, and pomegranate molasses). However, I enjoyed all the toppings on my shawarma wrap which was also nicely toasted. The portion of the wrap was pretty big and I was full after I finished the whole thing. The garlic sauce was great - it was creamy and full of garlic flavour but not too overpowering. Overall, friendly service and a great place for shawarma near the Yonge-Dundas area. I totally understand why everyone's been talking about how delicious Alpha's Shawarma is!

Everything delicious and will be back. I had the Mixed Grill…read morewith side of pickled veggies and recommended both for any 1st time guests. The staff were all friendly and helpful.

Really good restaurant to try out, for those who want to try food that isn't just American…read morecuisines. I know Almaza is known for their rotisserie chicken, but I chose to try their other dishes on this trip. Some may feel the prices are on the higher side, but honestly the prices are quite fair. Reason being is, there was enough food to feed two people. You can dine in or just order takeout, either choice you're going to have some good food. Kibbie- I liked these handheld Lebanese beef croquettes. The seasoning was good and it does come with some sauces, but I didn't need them. I was fine with how well the croquettes tasted alone Pastelillos- I loved these meat pies..I could eat these all day Mediterranean lamb plate- The bed of rice that comes with the dish, is totally different tasting that I have ever had. Manly because of the shaved almonds, and cinnamon. But by no means, do I have any complaints. The lamb pieces with this entree was a good compliment.

We made a reservation for a birthday dinner in the dining lounge and when we arrived the place was…read morepacked. But the hostess was kind enough to change our table to accommodate our preferences. The restaurant has a beautiful, elegant interior and a menu offering indoor lounge/dining area with both high tables and regular dining tables, patio and private dining room for private events. The menu is mainly designed for sharing, with Lebanese mezze, dips, grilled skewers, seafood, and other modern and classic dishes. It's suitable for special occasions. They also have a great wine menu. We ordered "Sampler" and "Amal Falafel" for starters and paired them with a full-body red wine which we enjoyed. Muhammara was our favourite dip. For main, we ordered "Pistachio Kebab" we I strongly recommend. The ground meat was perfectly seasoned and grilled and it was very tasty with the combination of pistachio. Our dessert was a complementary "Sticky Toffee Pudding" for the birthday, which we enjoyed. The atmosphere is lively and elegant and the service is attentive.

While the interior and *vibes* are there, Amal is just okay in terms of their food and service…read more In terms of the good, I liked their basil hummus, it was a unique spin on a traditional dish. Their Beirut Mule was also great, so much that I would maybe come back just for that. The let down for me was their other dishes, their meat platter was quite bland. I have had much more flavourful and juicier meat at other Lebanese restaurants in the GTA at half the price. Their service was also quite slow and impersonal. Overall, I'd skip the food and get their drinks if the opportunity presents itself.

This is a new concept restaurant from Paramount Fine Foods. The restaurant is smaller and for more…read morecasual dining. There created Shawarma Pockets and Cones, while maintaining thei traditional Wraps and Bowls. They soft-opened on 2025-06-30. The Pockets and Cones are more affordable and can allow for a quick meal. In this instance, Yalla means "let's go". I ordered the following: 1. Beef Shawarma Pocket ($7.99). 2. Shrimp Rice Bowl ($11.99). 3. Mushroom Bowl ($11.99). 4. Canned Pop ($2.50). 5. Rice Pudding ($5.99). 6. Mouhalabieh ($5.99). 7. Meghli ($5.99). Obviously I didn't eat it all; I was bringing most of it home. The Beef Shawarma Pocket is ingenious since that alone was good for lunch. The Beef Shawarma was delicious! The ingredients for the Shawarma has changed to now use Top Sirloin and Lamb Fat. Lamb fat is tastier and more moist than Beef fat. The shrimps were perfectly grilled with accompanying sauces. The turmeric rice was fragrant and moist. The rice has 7 spices and cilantro in it. The Meghli dessert was an amazing dessert. It is tasty and refreshing. It is said to have very healthy and energetic properties; women who recently gave birth would eat it to revive their energy. It has aromatic rice pudding, cinnamon, caraway, and anise, topped with crunchy nuts. I will report about the other dishes when I try them at another time. There is adequate indoor seating (tables and counters) and outdoor seating (two small tables). The vibe is green and red, their restaurant colours. Paramount features Lebanese and Syrian cuisine. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There are separate male/female washrooms downstairs, so they are not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2025-125

Yalla by Paramount is a fresh and vibrant addition to the Middle Eastern food scene, offering…read moremodern touches to the classic flavours. The menu offers great variety of salads, bowls, pockets and sweets. Each menu item is fresh and full of flavours. The space is cozy yet feels lively and the colourful decor makes it welcoming. There are a couple of tables available for dine in; it's also great for takeout. We ordered "Beet Tabbouleh Salad", "Freekeh Salad", "Veggie Cone", "Falafel Cone", "Hummus", "Shrimp Rice Bowl", Chicken Shawarma Pocket" and "Beef Shawarma Pockets". Pockets are creative and one of their kind; definitely a must-try. Every dish was fresh and delicious and presented beautifully. In-house hummus, tahini sauce and tzatziki add extra flavour to every meal. The chef and manager are very friendly and make sure everyone has a great experience.

Gul Gul is a lively and welcoming spot offering generous portions and rich Middle Eastern flavours…read more It also offers a warm atmosphere with friendly service and even live music on some nights. The space feels upbeat and is suitable for both casual meals and group gatherings. The menu features a wide range of Turkish and Lebanese dishes. We ordered "Fig Salad" and "Gul Gul Hot Mix Platter" for appetizer; aromatic and fresh. For entrée, we ordered "Mix Pide", "Gul Gul Special Chicken Shawarma" and "Mix Grill for 2". Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked and beautifully served. We ended our meal with "Turkish Coffee with Baklava" and "Turkish Tea". From vibes and friendly service to delicious food, Gul Gul offers them all.

Great food and cool vibes! Heard about this place and tried it recently, and I was quite satisfied…read morewith my experience here. For food, we had (1) the tabbouleh salad (this is essentially a parsley salad with tomato, onions, and it's quite tart/tangy - this was probably my fav dish), and (2) the mix grill platter for 2 (this had chicken, beef, fries, barley rice, peppers, tomatoes, pita bread, and garlic dip - this was very good as well and allows you to try a lot of different things). The service was also great - we had a small complaint on one of the chicken wings in our platter and the server came back and replaced it (and more), free of charge. We came here on a Friday night and was surprised by a live DJ who was playing music. The vibe here was super chill and fun on the Friday night, especially with the live music, dancing, and shisha. I'd definitely come back and try their other food items.

Came in to try their chicken shawarma plate, small mom and pop shop with great customer service and…read morethe food was pretty good as well. I would come back for more when I'm in the area. The chicken though not freshly cut off and served was kept moist in a small container with fresh veggies and good dressing it's good for the price. Better priced than most shawarma places these days. A little over $10 for the plate and a drink.

Awful! Ugh. I ordered the chicken shawarma pita. The chicken was old. Like it had been sitting out…read morein the warming pan all day. It tasted a bit weird, but it was hard to determine what the weird taste was because of all the toppings and sauces. But the chicken was hard and dry so I pulled a bit of chicken out of the pita and smelled it. It did not smell right. I am so hoping that I don't get sick from this. Do not come here! Improper food storage!

This place is a 10/10 for me. The food is always good every time I've been there. Recently I…read moreordered the chicken mandi with salad and rice, probably one of the many great dishes they offer there. The ambiance is very well laid out, lots of space for small and large gatherings. Customer service is also great. If you're ever in the area, check this place out, you will not be disappointed.

Xawaash is great if you love air conditioning. The restaurant has a lot of space, making it easy to…read morewalk in for dining; it seems like a place where takeout is more popular. You place your order at the front even if you are dining in, and they'll bring the food to your table afterwards. I had a chicken shawarma, a mango lassi, and a couple dessert items. If you like honey barbecue sauce on your shawarma, they do have that here! The food is decent but nothing I would go out of the way to have again or to try.