Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Toronto
307 restaurant menus in Toronto, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"I can’t say enough , the food is mouth watering delicious , the people are incredibly nice and friendly , they have such a warm and welcoming vibe..."
Heba Ahmed
"The best food! Finally Egyptian food in the downtown! Definitely a must to try. Awesome owners..."
Hassan Soona
"Thank you so much for such delicious and authentic food. Everything was outstanding and well presented. What a wonderful meal to celebrate Ramadan. I..."
Maya Hosni
"Amazing food best place, very..."
Md Al-Hroub
"اليوم استلمت الطلبيه من. مورجان كاترينك وكانت عباره عن تركي محشي وعلى الرز لو مهما..."
Rawa Alobaidy
"Very friendly stuff , tasty food especially Kushari � , and affordable..."
Huda Al-Obaidi
"Best Egyptian food i ever had and prices are very good..."
Amjad Alhafez
"Amazing Koshari and wara2 3enab (vine leaves)!
Owners are awesome and very friendly as..."
Ahmed El Gammal
"All the best to your new project..."
Nagwa Abdelsadek
"The food is super delicious , clean and the service is with a high quality and very good standard. I loved it and will definitely order again ...."
"A great little place for a latte (the best I've had anywhere in a long time) and a bite to eat. Whether you are looking for sweet or savoury there is..."
Paula Huisman
"A fantastic place for a latte and a butter tart. Breakfast was excellent too and hosts were charming. I’ll come back for..."
Emercio Arenas
"Amazing food!! Wonderful coffee and Amazing staff! A great little place to check..."
Amber Parkinson
"Great food, charming hosts. A wonderful place to sip real coffee and enjoy fine..."
Joseph Bornstein
"So here’s the deal. I live nowhere near UB Social. I work nowhere near UB Social. But I am always trying to figure out how to carve out some time..."
Rodney Reagan
"Delicious food that is reasonably priced and the service is..."
"Delicious food served fresh, great service, and ambience. Love the open kitchen concept where you could see the chefs cooking the food, and the fish..."
Sue Romanidis DeSousa
"I was there today for dinner, freaking awesome. I personally found the music a bit heavy, but oh well. Food was excellent, good prices as well(with..."
Dionysis Aldeydis
"Fantastic food, real Greek fare...the best I've had outside of Athens! Enjoy the patio..."
Sheryl Williamson
"Best Greek food I've ever tasted, and first-class service to go with it. Try the chicken souvlaki and the roast..."
Heather M O'Connor
"Always love coming here when we’re in Toronto. Never disappointing!!! Personally it brings me back to restaurants in Greece, before the touristy..."
Georgia Dimakis Tzortzis
"Love it best Greek food and fabulous..."
Natasha L Erdos
"Great new place on the Danforth! Food is fresh and flavourful! The owner was so..."
Robin Leibovitz-Rakowsky
"Great atmosphere. The food was delicious and the wait staff was wonderful. I will definitely be going back and recommending this restaurant to my..."
Chrisanthy Maiorano
"αν θες να φας κάτι καλό και διαφορετικό από την καθημερινότητα
μόνο εδώ φιλικές..."
Dim Paris
"I'm really picky with greek restaurants because they don't compare to the ones in Greece but I was very impressed with this place, everything was..."
Maria Antonoglou
"Amazing food, friendly staff. We really enjoy the food..."
Swaa Heli
"Delicious and delightful. Next time we will definitely try the grilled octopus and the whole fish - they looked amazing. Charming, friendly host and..."
Megann Willson
"The food was absolutely wonderful, from preparation to presentation, very pleasing. We enjoyed the..."
"Nima is the sweetest and his food is the yummiest! Viva Shawarma is the best thing to happen to Vic Pk and St Clair since I've lived here. Thank you..."
Lee Xiao Hua
"This place is a hidden gem. Great food and price. Healthy, Delicious, Great Portions, and the owner is a genuine Good Guy. The word is spreading!
5..."
Colin Ward
"The best Shawarma I have had here. Quality of the food is amazing. Taste is mindblowing.
You are always greeted with smiling face on entering the..."
Saravana Kumar
"went today for the first time! after friends had said it was great, and they were right! got a chicken shawarma and a chickenn plate which the..."
Amy Morgan
"My husband and I came to this hole in the wall spot on Oct 26, 2017, and let me note a few things:
1. The owner is the sweetest, most welcoming man..."
JHannaly Dominguez-Diolanda
"Amazing food and amazing service! 10/10 will definitely be back! Great prices as..."
TL Lacey
"Best chicken shawarma in the city!!! You have to eat..."
Zack Curry
"Ate here for the first time tonight and will definitely be back!!! Super friendly service and AMAZING chicken..."
"Phenomenal to-go 'global' Mana'ish! Whether you try traditional or fusion the flavores are sublime and the freshness is unmatched. I highly recommend..."
Latie George
"Amazing fresh food, highly recommend!!� they have an amazing selection; I also recommend the tabbouleh with quinoa..."
Lara George
"Honestly, I've gotta root for this globally-minded mom and pop shop! I raaarely leave reviews but my best friend and I were so impressed last night...."
Fabiola Melendez Carletti
"THIS PLACE IS LITERALLY THE BEST!!! I work around the corner so I come here a lot. I have never had a mediocre experience it's always been amazing...."
Sasha Kay
"Been dying for a place like this to crop up near my work for years. Anytime I used to get a craving for mana'ish, I would have to wait until the..."
Jacob Michael Hanania
"Very nice staff and amazing food and prices! Will be coming..."
"Really delicious, and lives up to the hype! The eggplant dip and the grilled pitas are so simple but were perfect way to kick off the meal. I..."
Jude H
"Staff was super friendly, the vibe inside was great, and the food was very tasty. I especially loved the dip with the steaming hot pitas. It was very..."
Patrick Baral
"Pita was so fresh! Lamb chops are a must - very juicy! Chicken delicious as well! Overall very happy! Very happy with the food and service! Also got..."
Nikita Gill
"Incredible food and service, definitely one of the top restaurants in Toronto for me! We got four dishes (as per our server's recommendation), the..."
Ginny Tan
"Busy place downtown with a good menu and wonderful service.
The food was good but nothing stood out as great. All properly seasoned and cooked- each..."
Dong-Ling Chen
"Wonderful service and very tasty food!
We ordered the spanikopita for $18 and grilled
Lamb $54 and both were cooked and seasoned to perfection. We..."
Carole Wang
"Dined @ Mamakas on July 4th, 2022. The overall experience was exceptional. Pictured below is what we ordered. People are encouraged to order for the..."
"I went on ha;d-price wine Tuesday with two friends and had a wonderful time! James was an amazing server and made the experience that much more..."
Lindsay Ringuette
"Incredible food, tried almost everything on the menu! The fried chicken and house made pickles are not to be missed. Wine menu is well thought out..."
Julia Milborne
"Fabulous food, service and ambience. Brussels leaves (uniquely done with a salty, nutty flavour) and fried chicken (honey glazed) are a must...."
Mark Sandler
"Can't say enough about the warm and knowledgable staff, extensive yet finely curated wine list and of course the food. I'll be coming back again and..."
Sophie Rose
"Amazing place, loved every minute of my experience! Food is to die for, can't wait to try the half price wine on..."
Aisling Bermingham
"A delicious, interesting menu made even better but attentive, friendly service. This is spot is a must-visit for Ossington..."
Barbora Simkova
"Awesome new addition to the Ossington strip. Flavours are INSANE! The menu is tapas style, which make it easy to try everything that catches your..."
Karen Davidson
"Had a great time here the other night. The food and service was next level. I highly recommend the meatballs and the..."
Maurino Berry
"The food, drinks, staff and vibe were all incredible! Definitely my new favourite spot in Toronto by..."
Lindsay Robins Dubrovsky
"Best staff, unreal food, exceptional cocktails and the best..."
Phil Dubrovsky
"Amazing staff! My favorite chef ever! Food and drinks best I’ve had in..."
Aaron Goldfield
"My husband and I had a fabulous meal here! The decor is so amazing - I suggest you try to sit in the back, and it is just so beautiful, and you get a..."
Jordan Anderson
"Loved the atmosphere with very welcoming staff. Fabulous food! Thanks again for great evening Bar..."
Trisha Kendall
"Great service and friendly staff. Of course great food and drink as..."
Josh Storey
"Amazing food, and service, amazingly knowledgeable and talented..."
Matt Parker Max Taylor
"The food and the service were impeccable. Thank you Xana for your excellent recommendations! Will absolutely be..."
Nicole Brown
"Best, most tender and most well seasoned lamb kofta outside of the Middle East! Overall, big flavours. Will definitely be..."
Sherri Smolkin
"Tonight I had the pleasure of dinning at Sybanne. Chef Howard took our table on journey of taste and new senses. The Sybanne Old Fashion and Harissa..."
Alan Thomas Smith
"Amazing experience in this oriental bar/restaurant. The place is clean, beautifully decorated and has a patio. The cocktail menu was quite original..."
helene 3698
"⭐ add this extra star to the rating, coz our dinner last night was exceptional! So impressed with the quality and taste of the food. Tender, juicy..."
Massimo Ambrosini
"We had a great night at Bar Sybanne. If Google allowed half points to be taken off i would for the initial hickup we had with the server. The food..."
Eat the World TO Food Blog
"We drove past the Ossington area to find a good place to stop. As soon as we walked into Bar Sybanne we loved the "Vibe" It felt fun and cozy at the..."
Joe Lite
"Delicious cocktail (I got the Floating Linda) and amazing food. The portions are actually quite large! I was super surprised. The dips and brussel..."
Melissa Donato
"When I say this is some of the best food I’ve had I mean it. I’ve traveled a lot and always try to eat at restaurants that have the best food..."
Charity Alexander
"Had an amazing dining experience at Bar Sybanne. Between our group of 5, we had a gluten, nut and dairy allergy and the chef went out of his way to..."
Meaghan Lacquaniti
"Cocktails AMAZING Food DELICIOUS Service FANTASTIC Atmosphere PERFECTION. *Dairy free and vegan..."
"Wow!!What an amazing meal! Every single dish was amazing and we are definitely going back! We left the menue with the only desire of going..."
Krishna Goel
"We tried their mocktails and they were amazing! They were an interesting and refreshing blend of sweet, sour and spice. Hubby and I are now..."
Wanderlusting Mama
"I recently dined here when I was in Toronto on business. I sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly and helpful with the menu. I took his advice..."
Sneha Verma
"Ohhhhj what a place . Such amazing food and it’s hard when you have to choose just a few dishes . Thankfully we could order quite a number of..."
Anjali Chatterjee
"Too big and too loud otherwise it’s ok Better overall experiences exist but it’s a good high volume restaurant Nothing close to quaint..."
Epicurian Traveller
"Amazing food and atmosphere. Very much a dark lounge feel. The dishes are a lot smaller than they look online so you'll want to order 2-3 dishes per..."
Foodie
"Very creative take on classic middle eastern dishes. Great atmosphere. Very expensive but it's my favourite for special occasions. I recomend the..."
Zachary Halpern
"The decor is modern and clean and the dim lighting made it a perfect romantic choice for my date night. I even like the simplicity of their white..."
Amuse
"I've booked our table 24 hours ahead. The restaurant atmosphere was amazing. The food concept was mixed of middle eastern food (I could see some hint..."
Negar
"Had the best time here! The service and food were both amazing. Our waiter was attentive, fast and helpful. Will definitely be coming back here..."
Beenthere8that
"My boyfriend brought me to Byblos for my birthday celebration! We loved our experience at Byblos and decided to revisit :) Service was excellent. Our..."
Ch3rieberry
"Absolutely incredible Mediterranean cuisine! Authentic and delicious. The grilled octopus was delicious. Beet dip was amazing. Slow roasted lamb was..."
David Hewitt
"One of the best and interesting meals in a while! Go there and be adventurous. We had the waiter order for us and were very happy. So good; hard to..."
Hannesppf
"Excellent service and delicious food. Waitress was well trained explained everything about the dishes and the portions. Menu is doubly interesting if..."
Mina R. Zaky
"Byblos mixed the traditional with the modern and focused on dishes from the Eastern Mediterranean region. Although it was a bit on a pricier side, we..."
Cathy Lin
"To sum it up:this is where i take people to impress with the Toronto food scene. Love the set up, the food, the service. Very pricey, but you get..."
HM
"The bartenders is a wizard. The food is over-priced but the quality is worth it!We went to Byblos as a party of 7 on w Friday night without..."
Kal Ramos
"A very favourite spot in downtown Toronto. Fantastic interior in a shabby chic kind of way. I've been a number of times, most recently to..."
Jenn Nicken
"Their house labneh ($11) was rich and delightful, but too filling if you’re only a table of two. The strained yoghurt was impossibly smooth and..."
Gastro World
"The decor and ambiance boasts a modern romantic feel. Candle lit but lively, great for a date and dinner party. The servers were knowledgable and..."
Eva
"Can't get into how great of a place Byblos. Sat upstairs in the dining area. Great modern look and feel, yet small enough that you feel a real..."
Nevdogg
"byblos. a toronto favourite of mine. drinks and decor alone make this king-west spot top-ranking. occupying two floors of the storys building, the..."
A Culinary Cabaret
"AMAZING!!! I went here for my birthday, my boyfriend is not the biggest fan of middle eastern food, however he kept saying during and after dinner we..."
Christinaashley
"I do not give 5-stars gratuitously. It tasted like Morocco, it is genuinely the kind of restaurant that would have its place among the fine dining I..."
Zineb Drissi
"Tasty middle Eastern food with a twist, besy experience you will find in Toronto. Though not entirely traditional or authentic, the dishes are middle..."
Karam
"Owned by Ink Entertainment, Byblos opened back in 2014 and they offer a contemporary spin on classic Eastern Mediterranean cuisine in tapas style...."
Anh T
"The concierge at Westin Harborside managed to snag us seats at Byblos, an upscale take on Eastern Mediterranean cuisine nestled in the Entertainment..."
The Primlani Kitchen
"I've never gone for strictly 'Mediterranean' food before, so this was definitely something different. I've heard many good things about Byblos and..."
Karen Ng
"I rarely give 5 ratings but this place was amazing ! Everything we ordered was great. They also have a nice selection of cocktails and..."
Sylvia Cung
"I really liked the figs that were incorporated into this dessert as the fig slices were so fresh and balanced the slight sweetness of the dessert. ..."
Stenoodie
"Interesting interior, nice atmosphere and really delicious Middle Eastern meals served in smaller plates so you can share. They offer lot of..."
Jamie Sarner
"What a great restaurant!!! My family was in town and we decided to try Byblos. I loved the internal decor (by a local company), it is the perfect mix..."
Vincenzo Palermo
"In early 2014, Mediterranean restaurant Byblos opened its doors in early 2014. As I have limited experience with traditional Mediterranean..."
Joy Hip Po
"And as each dish arrived, I think my heart skipped a beat at each time. I tried my hardest to make the pictures give it justice. As for the taste,..."
Ann Gagno
"Best Mediterranean food in the GTA! 5/5. Can't think of any other restaurant which has such good and authentic food. The lamb ribs are my personal..."
Dreynolds376
"A very cool place hidden near King street. Our bartender was very friendly and made a great Old Fashioned. We tried four "small" plates and the fig..."
Nucleus Solitarius
"When they write my obituary, I'm not sure if they will say I was a kind person or a generous person or a well liked person, but here's a phrase I..."
Steve
"Food was good and innovative! The Turkish Manti Dumplings were the BEST I have ever tasted (and coming from the Middle East- that's really..."
Duha
"I visited this restaurant for my birthday and I would really recommend this restaurant for celebratory dinners and events. Or even a date..."
Akki
"One of the top five best restaurants in Toronto in my opinion, have tried everything on the menu so far. Great place to go with a friend for sharing...."
SarahNOM
"Went for dinner yesterday, good food and great ambience.. Must go place, however the portions were small so you have to order a number of..."
Ankush Suri
"We had a group of 10 and was looking forward to this highly acclaimed Charles Khabouth resto on Duncan. We arrived on time at 8pm and were greeted by..."
Hellodimsum
"Lovely place. ITs my first time to visit this place and i immediately experienced the awesomness of the place upon entering its portals. The place is..."
Abullah.elmarei
"... I heard so much about Byblos from blogger friends, and the cold winter in Toronto did not stop me from visiting the restaurant. From the same..."
Mary Tang
"They may have gotten me to like them with a coat check and sparkling water, but their lamb shoulder made me fall in love. My only remaining advice?..."
Annie Chu
"Now, I wouldn’t call myself a professional food-trend predictor, but guys, I totally called this Eastern Mediterranean one. If Pan-Asian can make..."
Annie Chu
"Fabulous experience. Service, food and ambience were all top shelf. Flavour explosions coupled with an energetic vibe. Toronto is lucky to have such..."
Blip
"Amazing food, ambiance and service at this new Mediterranean gem. Our dinner club has tried Byblos twice now and both times were great experiences...."
Electronic Owl
"Where to DINE now. The boys are back. On March 13, Charles Kabouth and Hanif Harji unveiled Byblos, their newest and most exotic Toronto restaurant...."
DINE Magazine
"Try it before it's way too busy to get in! This place is surely going to be on the top ten list in Toronto! It was..."
Daniel Alter
"Amazing dining experience. A new must on the Toronto dining..."
John M
"...Toronto has been flourishing in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine restaurants. One of those restaurants has been Byblos (11 Duncan) located..."
TorontoIsAwesome.Com
"Byblos will become a popular eating spot for the after-work crowd, pre-theatre crowd, pre-Roy-Thomson-Hall crowd and even pre-Blue-Jays-games crowd...."
Lori Bosworth
"Another year another change for the Story’s Building, and this one proves to be the finest yet. As I approach..."
Caroline Becker
"One of my favourite spots right now, one that I can't wait to go back to, is Byblos. Serving Eastern Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Toronto's..."
Stella
"Byblos is one of those perfect date spot or for a girl's night out!The entrance is small and unassuming. The interior of the restaurant..."
Jennifer K
"My friends and I were craving to try one of North America’s underrepresented cuisines at Byblos, and we were not disappointed. All of us were blown..."
Kelvin F
"Hands down Byblos is the best restaurant in Toronto! My friends and I visited Byblos because I had a big craving for turkish food. The turkish manti..."
Eat My Shorts
"One of my favourite places right now, one that I can't wait to go back to, is Byblos (Facebook: Byblos, Twitter: @ByblosToronto). Serving Eastern..."
Stella
"Follow MoVernie vs Food BLOG here movernie.blogspot.ca/When I first heard the word "Byblos", I was curious. That's an interesting name. So,..."
Vernon Chang (aka MoVernie)
"Charles Khabouth restaurants (Patria, La Société and Weslodge to name a few) are always beautifully designed and Byblos is no exception. The first..."
Jess W.
"Byblos, a Mediterranean restaurant located in the entertainment district at 11 Duncan St, is owned by Toronto’s Nightlife Guru Charles Khabouth and..."
The Girls On Bloor
"Coming back from Kingston, I got off the train in the middle of rush hour and realized it was hapless to attempt to drive back to London so I took..."
Shawn Penny
"In the last few months, Toronto has been flourishing in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine restaurants. One of those restaurants has been..."
Toronto Guardian
"Toronto’s trendy King West community is no stranger to the doings of Charles Khabouth and Hanif Harji. Along with the culinary genius of Stuart..."
"Akropolis Pastries is a lovely Greektown locale on the Danforth just east of Pape offering home made spinach and cheese pitas, delicious sweets and a..."
Hal Carim
"Great bakery with a short but sweet menu on the Danforth!There is more to Greek desserts than baklava..... go adventurous and try something..."
Cal76
"One of the best bakeries on the Danforth. The family that runs this local business is super friendly and they make the best spanakopitas along with..."
Cris
"My kids and myself have been coming here for years and we love the cheese & spinach pies. The food is always fresh, the service welcoming & friendly..."
Alex MacDougall
"THE BEST GREEK PASTRY IN TORONTO. We live on the Danforth and our family is obsessed with Akropolis Bakery on the Danforth. We have been going there..."
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