Zezafoun Syrian Cuisine located along Manor Rd near Yonge St serves up homemade, authentic Syrian…read moredishes in a cozy space. I've heard many good things about Zezafoun and was excited to finally try the place. The restaurant has about ~25 seats for customers indoors. They do have a small outdoor patio for when the weather gets warmer. Reservations are recommended during busy peak dinner or brunch times, however it is possible to get a table if you do walk in as well during non-peak times. I dined at Zezafoun with a party of 3 recently on a Sat evening. We didn't make reservations but walked in around 6:30 and was able to grab a table. It wasn't too busy that early in the evening but as the night went on the restaurant got busier. Service was great and friendly. Staff gave us plenty of time to decide what to order as well as gave us recommendations as well. The interior is warm and cozy. For drinks, I ordered the pomegranate juice which was unique and delicious. One member of my party ordered the rosewater and lemon juice which was refreshing and light. They also have Syrian coffee and tea as well on the menu which I will try next time! Food wise, we ordered and shared the following dishes: - Falafel plate (chickpeas patty fried and served with a side of tahini sauce) - Hummus (homemade chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic with a touch of olive oil) - Fattoush salad (Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radish with Zezafoun dressing topped with crispy pita bread) - Kebbeh labanyeh (beef kibbeh in a cooked garlic yogurt stew served with side rice) - Maldoum (beef kufta wrapped with delicious eggplants in tomato stew and served with a side of rice) - Makloubeh (layers of rice, eggplants, and ground beef with tomato sauce served with side yogurt or salad) Food was delicious and unique! I've never had authentic Syrian food like this before and it was a delight. The appetizers we shared (falafel, hummus, and salad) were great to start the meal. The hummus was creamy and the falafel was nice and crispy. The crispy pita bread in the fattoush salad gave the dish a textural contrast, In terms of our mains, all the dishes were tasty but I especially enjoyed the makloubeh! Overall, delicious spot in Midtown Toronto for Syrian food in a cozy environment. Service was also spot on as well. Definitely want to return to try their brunch menu!

An extremely disappointing experience on all counts…read more The place is kind of shabby chic, but it is not. We seated at a bench (for the ladies) and at what passed for garden wooden chairs which were obviously home made. They required a minimum spending of $35/person with a time limit of 1.5 hours. Appetizers are traditional middle eastern fare but very small. They were just a bit off taste.Somebody was either trying something or just did not know. Labneh, babaganoush and a tomato/pepper mush all 3rd rate and again very tiny. A sharing order of fattoush was brought to the table. It was more in the order of a small side salad. The ordered main course all had chicken. No matter what was ordered from Molocheya, Shawarma Plate, Chicken with eggplant the chicken was the very same off of whatever grill they use. There were a bunch of tendons in the "de-boned" chicken. The Molocheya was a special punishment. Clumps of leaves sodden tasteless, drowned in a wrong tasting lemon broth. There was not a hint of spice blend or texture that makes this dish unique. To add insult to injury, a table of 4 was served 2 small pita bread to consume 4 appetizers. In addition the labneh came with a small square of a flavoured biscuit that was crumbly. An order of falafel was freshly fried but from its very colour we could tell that there were not herbs in the mix. The inside was not only insipid but was thoroughly of a light tan colour. But they were not through with us yet! A syrian coffee was ordered brought to the table. After letting the grind settle I had the pleasure of drinking from a broken leaky cup. I looked forward to eating in a real Syrian restaurant because Syrian Aleppo food has the reputation as being the best in the Middle East. These guys obviously did not get the memo. For a dinner for we spent about $190.00 which is ludicrous for this type of food. ANY street side shawarma joint on Lawrence would be far far better. Save your taste buds and your money.

I love shawarma and I love the authentic taste of Syrian Shawarma that Shawarma Royale offers. This…read morelocation is called "Shawarma Royale Plus" meaning it offers both "Shawarma Royale" and "Pinochio Desserts". They had their Grand Opening back in late December and has been fully operational ever since. I really love the restaurant decorations as it gives away home vibes. The owner is very nice and deeply cares about providing great customer experience. We tried both "Beef&Lamb" and "Chicken" shawarma and they were both fresh and tasty. I am a big fan of Kebab (specially on rice) and always make sure to order one. So I tried "Kebab of Rice" and really enjoyed its taste and quality. Parking can be tricky, as there's limited parking spots available in front of the restaurant. But there are extra parking spaces available in the parking lot on the other side of the street.

I was greeted by the chef/cook as soon as I walked in with a big smile. There is a dessert place…read moreand another restaurant located within the same establishment. The restaurant is fairly large, lots of seating to accommodate a busy rush. I tried the Hot and Cheesy queen wrap which is a shawarma wrapped in hot Cheetos. It was pretty decent. I have heard great things about this place but I think I started off trying the wrong item. I had my heart set on trying this particular wrap but they had other menu options that looked much more appealing. I will be going back.

We chose this restaurant because we love Middle Eastern food and because it had the highest rating…read morefor nearby restaurants. And it measured up in every way! We don't eat enormous quantities, so I can only comment on the fabulous Baba Ghanouj and the Donair meat sandwich. Donair is lamb and beef; the sandwich was wrapped in pita bread, filled chock full of meat, lettuce, onions, garlic and accompanied by delicious pickles (unlike store-bought, maybe sour?) and Tahini sauce. The Baba was unlike what usually passes for that, but small chop of eggplant, tomatoes, with pomegranate seeds and sauce. It was just fabulous! We were in the area for a competition, so stopped by again the next day to sample something else. Needed just a snack, so had another eggplant concoction, Mutabel. It was also delicious and more like what is served as Baba Ghanouj in the States. Very garlicky and delicious. The prices were reasonable. We had a nice chat with the family who runs the restaurant, who are refugees from Syria, a really nice family. The restaurant is decorated with lovely inlay pieces, and Syrian art. The service was friendly and quick though most tables were full at lunch.

I first visited this restaurant in September 2023 when it had just opened. We arrived late for…read moredinner, so I only got to try a few of the many dishes my friend had ordered. When I returned to Mississauga this year, I decided to invite a group of about 30 of my mom's friends to the restaurant. Although they don't take reservations on weekends, Abdulsalaam was very accommodating and helped me find a less busy time to secure a spot for our group. We ordered almost everything on the menu. Although there were some gluten-containing dishes I couldn't try, the staff went out of their way to offer gluten-free options like tabbouleh and fries for me. The dishes I did enjoy, such as the BBQ mix, Mansaf, and rice, were absolutely fantastic. The staff did an amazing job throughout the evening, and each one of them approached our table with a genuine smile. The restaurant itself is simple but beautifully decorated, and the service is top-notch. As for the food--it's truly outstanding and incredibly delicious. I'll definitely be returning the next time I'm in Mississauga!

Really enjoyed the experience here. The ambience was super welcoming and the service was very good…read moreand accommodating for children, which was a plus given we had a child with us. The food options are quite comprehensive. Et tried the chicken and meat kebabs, mansaf, fattoush, and appetizer plate. All the dishes were authentic and fresh. The portions were also on the larger side so keep that in mind when ordering. I would definitely be back!

Wanas Shawarma arrives on the Danforth with the quiet confidence of a place that knows exactly what…read moreit is doing -- and the experience proved every whisper of its reputation well-founded. The chicken shawarma plate is impeccably seasoned, juicy at its core, with pomegranate molasses lending a bright, subtly sweet depth that elevates it well beyond the ordinary. The wraps, by all accounts equally worthy, are next on the agenda. Service is warm and attentive -- genuine hospitality in an unpretentious setting. A find worth savouring.

Pleasantly surprised by how good this Shawarma was as I just found this place on a whim. I was on…read morethe Danforth for something else and was looking where I should get some food. Looked up from the car and saw this place, saw there was lots of great reviews and it did not disappoint! I got the chicken Shawarma Syrian style wrap which was rolled up thinly and long, stuffed with garlic, pickles, fries and pomegranate molasses. The wrap was flavourfully packed and there was quite a bit of chicken. I even ended up just saving half for later! What even impressed me more was how fast they made the order and had it ready to go! There is very limited seating, 2 small booths, so I would plan to take this to go for a stroll on the Danforth. Another note is they do pay it foward meals!! I will be back for more!

Delicious food, priced fairly. Mixed plate is my favourite. Their dips are very good. Portions are…read morebig and satisfactory.

I thought thirds time a charm, but it didn't work, I got the Lawrence plate 12.99 they give a lot…read moreof food but the bbq sauce was way too overpowering, and it had a bitter after taste, I called them and the order was ready pretty quickly they did do a renovation it looked a lot better inside, but yeah the taste of the Lawrence plate was not good at all, the way they make it look on social media, and real life completely different. I think bbq sauce on shawarma should be illegal, it doesn't work at all. I thought Johnny Shawarmas was a lot better than this. This is the last time I will come to Aleppo kabob price wasn't bad for the amount of food they give you but taste was not good at all.

I went today to shawarma royal the food was very good and the portions were excellent I got a…read moreshawarma wrap and it was loaded with chicken definitely coming back

I visit family in the area a few times a year and recently found this place nearby. I enjoyed the…read morefood and bought from them three times during my two week visit. However, after my last visit, I refuse to ever eat there again. Their customer service is not great. If you want to make a small change to your order it always creates confusion and they seem to get really irritated. I asked for no fries just salad with my combo. The cashier said, "the meal already comes with salad". I said, "ok, but I don't want fries". He says very impatiently, "so what do you want?" I said, "I just said I wanted salad" he takes my order and begins to talk shit with the other men behind the counter. How do you run a business like this? Being so inflexible for every little request. If you don't want to make alterations to the menu then say that on your menu or something. Why is it a big deal if I don't want fries?? It's not nice to feel like I'm walking on egg shells every time I want to make an order. When we left a man behind the counter offered us extra garlic sauce and apologized. What's funny is I did not complain. I was patiently waiting. So they obviously realized I was not happy or that they had not handled the situation the best. Unfortunately, this was the last straw for me after experiencing bad service three times, strike you're out. There are so many good Sharwarma restaurants in the area and beyond, I will spend my money where I feel good about my experience which motivates me to want to return. And especially when I had been nothing but respectful. I went to another sharwarma restaurant in the area, not only was the chicken more flavorful and tender, the staff came from behind the counter to ask us how our food was and engaged in small chit chat. I was not expecting it and I appreciated it so much after my negative experience here. I guess they don't need my business. And I'm happy to oblige.

I've only had Amira's takeout, delicious food and quick service. The rotisserie chicken is what…read morethey're known for, I also enjoyed the hummus, falafel, and chicken schwarma.

Pictured: Half rotisserie chicken and vegetarian combo with baba ghanoush, hummus, falafel, and…read moretabouli BuffaliciousBites gives Amira's Kitchen 5 stars!

Amazing deserts. Super friendly staff. Seating is scarce …read more Will definitely try again.

Disappointing Quality - Not Worth the Price. I was really…read morelooking forward to trying Crown Pastry after a new opening in Ajax, but unfortunately my experience was very disappointing. I spent almost $100 on baklava and various sweets, expecting high-quality pastries that would last at least a couple of days. The first day they were mediocre at best, but the real issue became apparent the next day - everything had turned hard and dry. The baklava lost all its moisture and became nearly inedible. For the premium price I paid, I expected fresh pastries that would maintain their quality for more than 24 hours. I ended up having to throw most of it away, which felt like throwing $100 in the trash. Such a waste of money. I'm not sure if this was an off day or if there's an issue with how they store their products, but the quality simply wasn't there. I hate leaving negative reviews, but I hope the management takes this feedback seriously. At these prices, customers deserve pastries that stay fresh and delicious beyond the day of purchase.