Zayzoun Mediterranean Restaurant in Etobicoke

THE BEST SHAWARMA EVER!! Every shawarma place I ve ever been to since I compare to this and nothing compares! My favourite is the chicken with caramelized onion, and those garlic potatoes are sooooo good. Best ever.

Only thing that makes me upset is that 2/3 times I ve gone here it says closed until 4:30 even tho google says it s open. Pls update the hours so no one else s time is wasted. Good food tho

The best Shawarma in the GTA

Consistently delicious, fresh, high quality food and we are treated like family and always served with genuine respect, kindness and love that you can taste in the beautiful dishes. Highly recommended

Everything said about this place is true. True gem.

Delicious and the service was great!!!

Nice recruiting.

Hands down you will have the best testing shawarma in your life.

This is our go to place

Been coming here for years, the owner is dedicated to customer service and very friendly. Food is great, try the saj chicken wrap with fries!

Taste was alright but chicken was really dry. Portions were pretty small too for a large

Not bad place to get a good chicken shawmara. I go like once a month and every time Im never disappointed.

Fresh and high quality ingredients. Great prices and incredibly friendly staff.

Had the Chicken Shawarma Saj, delicious Parking: Parked right infront. Also parking lot beside the building Food : 5/5 |

Authentic

Amazing food and service, never had turkish tea before so our waiter let us try some and it was perfect after the meal.

Thank you for such wonderful food yesterday. Your attention to detail is both noted and appreciated. Falafel for the road was a classy touch! Thanks again, and I look forward to the next time.

Went here cause I was starving. Sadly, the chicken was essentially ground shawarma chicken with a powdery texture instead of the normal fresh and warm from the grill. Rice and chicken both tasted very cold and rather stale. The guy serving it was a super nice guy, but I won t be returning again. Sad to see a place so run down.

Delicious food and great customer care! We go there every time we can. I will recommend it!

Great food and service

Beef saj with fries inside is worth the drive!

Unquestionably the greatest falafel I ve ever had, and one of the best things I ve ever eaten. I requested it wrapped in a saj, which is an enormous thin delicate and delicious wrap, with everything on it and then I immediately ordered one for everyone I love. Perfect perfect perfect.

Great place. Excellent food and service. Our family has visited dozens of times since they opened.

Amazing shawarma Very delicious food, a clean restaurant, and a nice staff. Parking: You have to cross the road and park near Shoppers

Me and my wife have been coming here for over a year. The owner is so friendly and welcoming, this is hands down the best shawarma I have ever had. Will not go anywhere else now!

Just ate one of the best chicken shawarma of my life. Like, eat in the car because you cant even wait till youre home, good. Ive been searching for the best shawarma Etobicoke has to offer and honestly- this is IT. Perfectly thin saj, tender chicken, nice and saucy, huge portions, great price. As an added bonus, the owner was SUPER generous and went out of his way to throw in little extras. Thank you so, so much. Im coming back- with friends!

Favorite shawarma in the area! Owner is very friendly as well. Food

Ordered the shawarma chicken on fries through Uber and was extremely disappointed. Im not sure what happened, and it may have been a one off, but I received a half full container of sauceless fries topped with a few pieces of really dry chicken. Maybe they were upset that I used a coupon through Uber? But it was one of the worst meals Ive ever paid for.

Honestly probably the best shawarma place in Canada. No notes. Why are you still reading this review? go eat. Great staff, great vibe, no-nonsense food executed perfectly. Vegetarian options: Falafel Saj vegan & incredible

Greta food and is run by a very nice man

This place is a hidden gem. The owner takes great care to prepare his products down to the individual sauces. I highly recommend the Chicken Saj wrap - it is unique type of wrap and delicious!

Great taste.

This place is our absolute favorite take-out in the neighbourhood. And the service is outstanding. Parking: Lots of parking Kid-friendliness: My son loves the French fries here

Just wish they closed later

that Saj hit the spot

Food five-star, portion two-star. You dont get the value of your money.

Tried the shawarma plate with salad and it was amazing. Loved the rice they use and the mix of chicken with salad and sauces is spot on. They provide garlic potatoes as well which is something different from other places and I love those. If you like a bit of bland food then this might not be the best place for you but definitely a hidden gem and must try for everyone else.

Best shawarma in the GTA.

One of the best shawarma shops I ve come across! The garlic sauce is perfection.

My favorite place for shawarma and falafel! This place is a hidden gem for take out.

You may never have a better shawarma in your life

The best our food From the best man who worked there Food

Good shawarma

Zayzoun may be modest in appearance and ambiance, but the food is restaurant-quality behind a local strip mall facade. The small menu focuses on chicken shawarma, saj and falafel, with excellent sauces, pickles and salads on the side, so everything is freshly made with care. And finesse: this is not your average local kebab bar. The excellent falafel nicely contrasts crunchy outside and tender inside, while the grilled meat is perfectly spiced even without the tangy sauces and trimmings. (That said, dont miss the carmelized onions and garlic potatoes.) Portions are generous to huge (i.e. the saj). At time of writing, the restaurant is closed on weekends in the interests of the owners work/life balance, so go during the week and take a leaf from that book, too. Vegetarian options: Basically, falafel and sides (hummus, garlic potatoes, salad) but delicious. Parking: Depends on timing, but there are several spaces right around the restaurant. Kid-friendliness: The dining area is a small, plain space adjacent to the grill, but nothing fancy, so little ones can move around and make a mess (within reason) without disturbing any fine diners.

Great place to eat a good shawarma

Tried the chicken Saj wrap and chicken shawarma meal, the portions were so bad. Barely anything in my wrap and the shawarma meal was half full. Better to spend your money elsewhere.

Best shawarma I ve ever had. Must try the saj.

Got the chicken shawarma plate. Very tasty and nice garlic toum sauce

Ordered via UberEATS and ate a few hours later... It was amazing reheated, I could only imagine how good it wouldve been if I ate it right away!! Super creamy and delicious hummus, excellently spiced chicken, and fresh pitas to boot. Will definitely be back!

This place is legendary! Best chicken and falafel wrap Ive eaten. Doesnt make you feel bloated or lazy after stuff your face with this amazing food. Good job guys!

Excellent food! Had the chicken shawarma saj and falafels on the side - perfectly crispy and delicious.

Awesome spot!

Super yummy, lots of toppings, average price, & kind service !

Amazing saj sandwich! A little too expensive but very good.

Amazing experience, people super friendly but chicken saj is in other level. Super delicious.

Fantastic, I will definitely recommend it.

Such good chicken shawarmas. The sauce is so tasty and the chicken is so flavourful. Definitely better than Osmows and every other shawrma place. They don t have baklava btw but still LOL I will recommend this place to everyone!!!

Fresh and delicious

Their excellent food is complimented by impeccable service. Love this little gem serving up delicious middle eastern food.

Wow wow wow ! Amazing !!!

Amazing Saj, and its real, none of this using a burrito wrap, amazing.

Probably my favourite shawarma in the gta. The customer service is great, good portion sizes, and the food is so flavourful.

It was ok, not cheap and portion wasn t as big as some other places

I enjoyed the friendly service provided by the staff at this Mediterranean restaurant as well as the delicious food that it served. If you are looking for the best Mediterranean food in the Midtown, this is the place to go.

One of my favourite spots, owner is very nice, place is very clean, and of course the food is phenomenal. 10/10

Chicken was too hard and there were hardly any toppings in the chicken Saj wrap. The portion was too small for chicken platter.

Came in the other day for a fries chicken saj take-out. The chicken was tender with spices in it, the veggies were fine, and it had the right amount of the sauce and heat (which you can choose). I liked it better than places where the sauce overpowers the meat. I had to wait a bit as it was a one man operation when I visited, but that was no problem. The food was worth it. Will definitely be back.

One of the best shawarmas in Toronto. Really friendly people, almost overly generous portion sizes, and just an overall excellent restaurant that deserves the glowing reviews.

Fair prices fresh ingredients staff is kind would highly recommend eating here never fails hard working people good portions I always get the saj basically getting two wraps for the price of one went to pita and hummus for the same thing smaller portion and double the price

The beef was so dry and hard. The rice was oily. The garlic sauce tasted like sour cream.The salad was very oily and the ingredients were wilted and horrible! Parking: At the side of the building

Great service great food.

Amazing experience, people super friendly but chicken saj is in other level. Super delicious.

Such delicious food. My shawarma wrap was very thick!!! Super nice person working. Yum!

Delicious, authentic food. The shawarma and Falafel are amazing (and fresh). Lovely owners/folks who work there as well. I have and will keep going back

Best shawarma in Etobicoke! Very friendly staff and good pricing. Nice clean restaurant for dine in.

Amazing food. Chicken Saj has amazing flavor. Definitely stop by and try this restaurant out

Ordered a chicken shawarma wrap and it was meh. Nothing special by any means but not terrible. Definitely better shawarma around the area.

Best shawarma in town, probably the best in Canada. The guy really cares about the quality and the presentation of the meal. Prices are the same as any other shawarma spot but the quality and tastes exceeds others. This is a must try.

Simply the best shawarma in town. NO ALTERNATIVES

Excellent food, excellent service!

Excellent quality, flavours and attention give to their food. Would recommend for a good shawarma spot in town.

Great food, their shawarma tastes pretty authentic. Highly recommend trying it!

Great food and service at a reasonable price. One of the best shawarmas in the city.

I was very happy with the customer service when we had some issues ordering online. We called the location for assistance. The guy who helped us was very helpful and nice despite asking multiple questions. The food was great, tasty and satisfying. Loved the chicken saj wrap!!!

Excellent food at a reasonable price!

Incredibly tasty!

Nice taste and service

Service was slow but he was efficient and very nice. Portions seemed small for the price

This is the best Mediterranean restaurant that my girlfriend and I have ever been to. We either get the chicken shawarma saj or the chicken shawarma plate and they never disappoint. Get the garlic potatoes- trust me.

Best and most unique shawarma in Etobicoke. Interesting and exotic drinks available. One man shop so you may have to wait during rush hour. Limited seating.

I ate here yesterday- Sep 08, 2022 I have tried multiple Shawarma places right from the famous chains to local hotspots but this one was an absolute hidden gem!!! - Soft and well-cooked chicken - Fresh veggies and ingredients - Flavourful sauces - Clean space The owner (Mr. Nabil) himself makes the shawarmas and is very polite #chicken #chickenshawarma

Hands down the best saj wrap, shawarma in the city. Huge saj wrap portion that can easily feed two people. The garlic sauce is heaven. Presentation is on point. Great value for the price. The nicest owner. I just wish the tables were a little less sticky.

Killer chicken saj!

My co-workers and I enjoy coming here. The owner is an amazing man. His food is always fresh and tasty and the atmosphere is welcoming.! Hope you stay around for a long time! Climate Works Team

Best garlic potatoes Ive ever had!! Friendly service. Delicious chicken saj. Fresh fattoush - can t wait to go back when I m in town next.

The best shawarma in city I love to go me and my family to this place its the best Middle east shawarma

The shawarma here is very tasty! I recommend everyone try it...not to mention the owner is very welcoming and dedicated. So glad to have found this gem in Etobicoke.

Its a hidden gem in Etobicoke. A must try shawarma, which will be your top of the list shawarma in the GTA. Staff is really friendly and the service is amazing.

We just ordered the Chicken Shawarma and the Falafel Wrap with Hummus and Pita. This is the best I ve ever had in my life. Thanks very much. 10/10.

Try the saj!!! We stopped in here on a whim and it was cool to find a something I haven t had at other shawarma places. The saj is similar to the traditional shawarma (as far as the insides go) but the bread is thinner. So you get less bread but more filling! That s a win! We got it to stay and the presentation was nice - on a board with extra sauce and some hot pickles.

Saw this place recommended in Toronto Life so when I was near the airport, made sure to make a side trip. Did not disappoint. Had the chicken shawarma saj which was delicious. Service was friendly as well. A hidden gem!

The location and ambiance might throw you off, but don t be mistaken. This is hands down the best shawarma joint in Etobicoke. This restaurant should be investigated by authorities because the food is basically crack, especially the garlic potatoes

large chicken plate is my go to

The chicken shawarma Saj is delicious! And the staff are super friendly. Loved the Arabic music playing in the background.

Have heard of a lot of places that sell authentic shawarma. Dont believe them. Come and try the shawarma and falafel here. You will not go anywhere else afterwards. Try with the saj bread, nuff said.

The chicken & beef shawarma here is amazing but the beef sells out quick

Some of the best food I ve had in Toronto! Their chick Saj with caramelized onion is a must!

Food was okay, kinda dry the rice and the chicken and beef was over dry. Salad was the smallest portion I ever had.

Delicious and well made.

IMO, one of the best shawerma places around

Hey, Michael here! :) Thank you so very much for your very tasty food, and telling me about Syrian music, and your son! :) Leaving out any perosnal details, of course, ill just say you made me feel even better for being a bit different in some ways... The chicken saj was the most delicious combination of a nice and crispy wrap, and the most moist, amazing chicken on the inside. Its very delicious! :D Your food aboslutely matches your amazing hospitality and warmth!!! Youre a true healer with your food, which is every bit as nourishing as your very kind words and attitude.. Keep it up! Im inviting mommy with me next time!!! :D

Got the chicken shawarma on saj bread and the garlic potatoes - both were delicious, good quality and fresh! One of the best shawarma spots in Etobicoke!

Great local joint. Saj with the fries inside is . Portion size is huge!

Becoming a weekly spot! Excellent food and super nice people

We ordered our food on a Thursday evening at 7 pm and was extremely disappointed especially after seeing the 4.8 star rating, I couldnt disagree more. The chicken in my shawarma was so hard and dry! Was this a joke? My falafel was over cooked rock hard. 3 pieces for 5$. Waste of money. My 2 year old son had the fries, which strangely was coated with some sort of egg batter and my son is allergic to eggs so he broke out in hives. My Fattoush Salad was soggy. Good lord. At least offer a discount on end of the day food if its going to be that terrible.. or dont serve it at all!

Really good service and the food was decent. Very well presented on the plate. They made a huge effort to serve us well. I would definitely go back again. Is it the best middle eastern food out there? No. But it was better than many. The service and effort made a huge difference and the core reasons I would come back.

Best chicken shawarma in the area. Gotta get the fries in there. Big portion for a great price.

Food always amazing!!!! Best Mediterranean Restaurant!!! Friendly owner

Best Mediterranean Food! Amazing Falafals! Always a nice and welcoming experience!

Very bad smelly food

Worst service

Best shawarma store the food taste is amazing and the service is friendly 100% i will be a regular

Pathetic food

Amazing delicious food!! Best place in town!!

Food was ok. Presentation was indeed very good. Meat was covered in sauces which was covering much of its flavour and slight dryness. Humus was also good. Overall it is not impressive but also not bad at all. The place deserves for sure another try.

Love this place! All their Sauces are homemade. Fellafel heaven.

Closest thing to Ottawa shawarma in Toronto! Editing to say, this is even better than Ottawa shawarma. Its so consistent, too. The saj wrap and garlic potatoes are perfection.

This is by far one of the best shawarma places in town, you have to try the saj wrap! True quality and everything tastes great, really enjoyed it and definitely making my way back for many rounds to come!

Ordered for delivery for a work lunch. Owner is very polite and helpful. Delivery was on time. Food most importantly was delicious and in large portions. Their Chicken Saj with caramelized onions is yummy. Also had their chicken plate and was very happy. Definitely will order again.

Very friendly staff! The food was great value for cost. Delicious fresh shawarma. Will be back for sure!

The most tasty shawarma in the GTA.

Best shawarma in Toronto, Best service, Nabeel the owner is a great welcoming guy. I tried the Shawarma Arabic plate and the taste is very authentic. Loved it so much.

Best shawarma Ive had! Great staff, they work hard and are friendly.

One of the best Mediterranean places Ive eaten at. Price to quantity ratio is just right. They offer only a limited number of options but its done well!

This was an experience. Each layer was so well seasoned, it was amazing

The best shawarma in Toronto, the owner Is very polite and friendly , but I think the Restaurant needs more employees to improve its really rate , best wishes for you Nabeel

The best Shawarma Saj I had so far. Literally stay 5 minutes away from this place but never knew it existed. Good owner and extremely delicious food. I would travel all the way to Erin mills, Mississauga for Saj chicken wrap but not anymore. Literally found a gem.

Good food but portions were light for large plate.

Literally addicted to this place, best Mediterranean food you could possibly get. Theres a heaven of flavour from the very first bite to the very last, the portion size is also fair for the price not to mention the staff members are super kind.

Amazing falafel sandwich with saj bread! Been here a number of times and havent been disappointed. Owners are hard working and friendly!

Best shawarma in Ontario, authentic and top quality.

We love this place! We drive from far to come here. Quality chicken wraps, always fresh, and the people are so friendly. Please don t change <3

Chicken shawarma is good on the Smokey side.

I literally crave the food from here, and nothing else satisfies! Hands down one of the best Shawarma s in town! Try the Saj wrap instead of pita. You will be pleased!

We got the chicken shawarma saj and it was so good. The portions are huge and the staff are kind.

Hello all, so I think i just found( by accident) one of the tastiest Chicken Swarma places around here!! It was spiced perfectly, the toppings were fresh, the service was kind and quick and appropriately portioned and priced right. You can eat inside also. Delicious and fresh. Bonne petite

Great shawarma

Amazing food all the time. Beef shawarma is excellent. Consistent excellent food. Keep up the good work

Always delicious and the owner is very nice.

Super tasty food. Good price good portion. Nice staff/owner

Worth the hype. Saj was great.

The best shawarmas ever! No place has chicken and tahini that tastes so yummy! Love this place

Love this place.

Good portion for the cost! Nice guy and very tasty eats!! Yum!

I just had the BEST chicken shawarma wrap I have ever had. I dont like to use the word best when describing a restaurant because there are so many variables that factor in but there really is no other word to describe Zayzoun. The food is fresh and unbelievably delicious, the prices are reasonable, the place is spotless and the people are SO friendly and kind. Every time I go there, no matter what time it is and no matter what I order, everything is always perfect. Zayzoun is a treasure. Vegetarian options: There are lots of vegetarian choices on the menu and some of the best dishes are vegetarian. Wheelchair accessibility: The restraurant is at ground level and easily accessible to all.

Unique place , great experience over there Fresh food always, my best place to order Special food for special moments. Thank you Nabeel. Food : 5/5

Hi, This cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable host, delicious dishe (Shawarma). I recommend to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again. Lam,

Chicken Saj is a go to order here for me. Falafels are also always fresh, crispy and full of flavour. Happy to have this place close by :)

First review regarding anything, but this place is truly magnificent, amazing food, amazing service and the people working here are superb! 10/10

NABIL is a salt of the earth type of gentleman. The man has a passion for his food and his establishment. I always make sure to pay him a visit, his shawarma is EXCELLENT. He is also an amazing human-being. Please pay him a visit and try is ETOBICOKE BEST shawarma and saj !!!

One of my best shawarma in Toronto easy!!

My experience was bad one . I went in for dinner. The place smelled bad. Food was not bad but somehow I threw up. But the place needs good cleanings hygiene. I will not go back. Vegetarian options: Lettuce should be dry.

Wonderful food, ordered the Chicken Saj Shawarma with Caramelized Onions and it was so delicious! Can t wait to go back.

Very tasty shawarma.

The food really surprised me, so so good. This might be my new favourite shawarma spot. Tried the chicken shawarma plate, food was fresh, portion large and staff was super friendly.

Best shawarma in Toronto !

The best Shawrma in town its great And good service Thanks its delicious

Top 3 shawarma places in GTA. Got the plate first and it was so good that I had to try the saj wrap. And the wrap was even better!

Been back two or three times since finding this place in the summer. They have no weekend hours. Prices are very reasonable for family style eating. Its $50 taxes in for this plate. Feeds three adults and two kids easily with leftovers. One thing I do want to mention is that its a tad bit salty. We find this all the time. After eating it we get very very bloated from the salt and if they could reduce the salt it would be 120% amazing. It could be wheelchair accessible except theres no automatic door. Casual seating and stool style seating. Even with the salt we still return :)