Petra Restaurant in Mississauga

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This is my first visit to this restaurant. It was really a wonderful and magical experience, as if I had returned to Jordan. Their Jordanian Mansaf is authentic, cooked with love and distinction. The staff are friendly and fast. The atmosphere is magical. Special thanks to Ahmed Shawayat, Hamed, Khasawneh and Chef Duwaikat. We asked to meet him and thank him for his delicious cooking. If I could give them ten stars, I would. I highly recommend them.

My kid loved the tea here

Very nice place

Great place to have delicious food and hang out for us with a lovely ambiance.

Not sure where to start from, very disappointed with the service today. I think u guys shout hire more staff who can focus more on customers orders. We were over charged for stuff that we ordered once but we got it twice. Even though I m a regular customer here but unfortunately I m not coming back or recommend this place to anyone.

Hi, I wanted to ask at what time the restuarant will be opened? Is it 3pm? Thanks.

Phenomenal middle Eastern food. Hummus was delicious and kababs was really good. Strong recommend if you like middle eastern

Very delicious food with a nice atmosphere. The staff are friendly..

I recently had the pleasure of dining at ELPETRA RESTAURANT in Mississauga, and I have to say, while it may be a bit pricey, the food is absolutely worth it. The restaurant specializes in authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, and the flavors and aromas were absolutely delicious.

I went to visit the restaurant in Ramadan. The spirit of the place was very beautiful. The food was good, but it did not reach the level of saying that the kunafa was delicious and the Turkish coffee was good.

Sooooo good!

Shame that the owner decides to rehire musical bands when our families in Palestine and Lebanon are still suffering from the war and catastrophe. Truly heart wrenching to see people turning a blind eye to the current state of our region and choosing to live in la la land acting like nothing is happening.

Food is delicious 10/10, but they need more waiters, service is slow

Amaziiiiiiing

Food was decent, but the worst customer service ever. Online reservation system does not work and staff are unsure what days the restaurant is open or closed.

Great food. Will come back again

Mediterranean halal food great staff

Overall good ambiance

Mishandling

Portions are amazing and totally worth the price. The lemonana was so delicious!

May GOD bless them.

We had an amazing Yemeni event that everyone enjoyed the event and the service provided by staff

Had my sisters wedding in ElPetra. The atmosphere was great, and the staff were incredible.

Very bad food , bad taste and not fresh.

My Fav top 5 restaurant in GTA , Amazing food, yes its all about the bbq here its No1

Nice place to dine in and smoke shisha for families and groups.

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Petra is the best Middle Eastern place I ve tried in the GTA. The food is amazing, Argileh is good and staff is super friendly. And they do bring a middle eastern band on weekends. This is my go-to place now for Argileh

Service fees are a little bit high ( 15%)

The appetizers are good but the meat is definitely not. I have been there twice recently and both times it was the same. Good if you are vegetarian.

Food and service are below average , place is very cold not very well heated which make the decor totally useless , very heavy shisha smell and smoke in the entire place.

Petra restaurant is a great spot for shisha and has tasty dishes, but the music is too loud. The ambience is lively, making it a fun place to hang out with friends. However, the service can be slow during peak hours.

Had a birthday dinner with the family yesterday and the food was Fantastic! Some of the best authentic Middle Eastern food Ive had in the city! The bread was so fresh; it was steaming. The staff were beyond friendly, and all of the waiters (Not just the one assigned to us) would come around and make sure that we had everything we needed and even offered to bring a high chair for the one child before we could even ask for one. The atmosphere and ambience were great. My family had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend this restaurant, and Im looking forward to visiting again in the near future.

We recently had the pleasure of having El Petra cater our wedding, and the experience was nothing short of extraordinary. From the initial consultation to the final dessert being served, their service was impeccable. Chef Faris crafted a menu that delighted every guest, blending exquisite flavours with stunning presentation (everyone loved the Vegetarian Lasagne). The Event Planner, Leen, ensured every detail was flawlessly executed, making the entire process seamless and stress-free (mashallah, she was a such blessing to work with). The staff, Emad, Ahmed, Zak, and Suhaib, were nothing short of attentive and professional, contributing significantly to the smooth flow of the evening. We wholeheartedly recommend El-Petra for any requiring top-tier catering and service. We honestly never knew Arab food could be catered this well. Jazak a million!

Elpetra. A name that conjures images of ancient civilizations, but also a place where one might enjoy a meal. Located in a vast, clean space think Dunder Mifflins warehouse, but with more culinary potential the restaurant is undeniably large and open, which is optimal for efficient human traffic flow. The staff were friendly, reminiscent of Mose on a good day, but with more social skills. However, unlike Schrute Farms where everything is meticulously organized and explained, Elpetras menu was severely lacking. Imagine handing someone a beet without any instructions or context. That s what their menu feels like. Just the names of dishes. No descriptions. No pictures. No headings. If you are not familiar with Arabic cuisine, you will feel like Jim trying to navigate through one of my survival drills frustrated and confused. You d need to Google every item or rely heavily on the servers, much like how Pam relies on Jim for protection against the possible presence of a bugbear. But lets talk about the food. Ah, the food. It was fantastic. The fried halloumi with tomatoes was a delight, much like the first time I successfully forged an alliance with a superior beet farmer. The hummus? Perfection. And the kebabs were cooked to an exactness that even I, Dwight Schrute, must respect. Overall, Elpetra has the potential to be a top-tier dining establishment if they could just get their act together with the menu. Efficiency and clarity two things I live by are sorely needed. But if you can navigate the menu, you will be rewarded with culinary excellence. And remember, always be prepared for anything. Even at a restaurant.

I love it

Great foor, good service, friendly staff, price kinda reasonable, recommended for big groups

Came to watch World Cup in this location. This is my second time in this Resturant, and got same things Kunafa and tea. Their Kunafa and tea are good. The resturant doesn t have sun light during the day, but they have inside lights. Food

Great food. Great atmosphere. Would definitely come back!

Very nice welcoming atmosphere

Pretentious and service is terrible

Loved the place, food was amazing, and the service was great. You must visit this place I will go back for sure.

I loved the place and the mansaf was great the only thing I did not like is that all of the restaurant is shisha smoking so it was not a place I can sit in with my asthma Kid-friendliness: I do not recommend for children because of the shisha and smoking everywhere. Wheelchair accessibility: Very easy and spacious

Lovely place. My family and I love coming here. Food and atmosphere is perfect for couples and families. There s a lot of beautiful musical events to enjoy while having dinner. The place is very oganized and the food is mouth watering. There is shisha on the menu as well but luckily the restaurant has high ceilings and a good ventilation system so you re never bothered by the smoke. I love the classy rustic look here.

Unfortunately I had more negatives than positives when I visited this restaurant. The appetizers were really delicious and the service was initially very fast, and the staff which served us was friendly and accommodating, but then we had to wait longer than usual for the grills which arrived extra salty, and we found ourselves drinking more water than usual (me and other party members noticed that). Also for Westerners interested in trying this restaurant, I would be cautious recommending it if they are sensitive to Hookah pipe smoke, which is a common practice in Middle Eastern cuisine. I have been to another Middle Eastern restaurant which implemented a policy of not serving Hookah until later in the day, and they still had lots of customers during the non-Hookah times, so I hope Elpetra implements a similar policy in the future, as I would definitely love to give them another chance.

Had our eid meetup yesterday. Loved how spacious is the restaurant. Service was prompt and food was delicious. Chicken cream was so delicious and big enough serving for 2-3 people. Lamb tagine was so good. Everyone enjoyed their meals.

Amazing place! Amazing food! Most importantly, amazing management! Ahmad was great! He accommodated our company Signaramas annual dinner party on such short notice. We had our own private buffet on the side of the restaurant, and he gave us all the tables with window seats. I would definitely come back here and highly recommend it

My family had a wonderful experience at Petra. The food was fresh and delicious, with plenty of variety for vegetarians. Most importantly the service was one of a kind!! The staff is very kind and helpful. For anyone who is looking for a lovely night out, Petra is the perfect place. Family atmosphere in a relaxing environment!

Very bad customer service we have been in the restaurant 12 minutes and no one comes to ask what we need even they see us

Very bad customer service I will not recommend this restaurant to anyone

Food was delicious tasting, and the platter for 6 had leftovers after everyone was full. Seating was very comfortable. The decor was beautiful. Servers didnt really explain anything, it was very loud with music the entire time, and food allergies were ignored. I wont go back, but it was fun to try. Dietary restrictions: We told the server my Mom had celiac and needed the food to be gluten free. The chef came out and told us that everything was gluten free on the platter except for the bread. So we ordered the grand barbeque platter, no bread. Then they brought bread and a roll that was definitely not gluten free, since its wrapped in a flatbread, with the other food. This made us worried that the meat and sides might also have had gluten in them, but that they just mislead us. Cant be trusted with dietary restrictions. Kid-friendliness: The kids enjoyed the food and mango smoothies, but did not enjoy the people smoking shisha right beside us. I didnt realize that it would be so smoky in the restaurant. I just switched the kids to the other end of the table and they were mostly fine. But if youre asthmatic, or have a kid with sensitivities, Id stay away.

Fantastic place for family and grouos dining , tasty food, superior service by a friendly staff, very acceptable prices, wonderful atmosphere , parking available free of charge. I certainly recommend it and you will thank me for it...

I went here with a friend it was my first time trying Jordanian Mansaf it was delicious would highly recommend to newcomers service was good the whole atmosphere was a vibe the mixed plate was also really good the servers were really nice they offered my friend and I hummus on the house I would recommend this place is for everyone young,old, etc

More food than we can eat. Very delicious too.

The service is very good

Great place

Came here 2 weeks ago on Wednesday night . We didnt like the mixed grill plate. Not tasty at all. Meats wasnt cooked enough , chicken was really salty. Also, the service was a bit slow. We ordered a pot of tea to receive it after more than 30 minutes . The fattoush salad plate to explain how saggy it is. The vegetables were literally swimming on that plate. By the way, we wanted to order escalope to prevent dealing with grilled food, but they were out of it

Mashawi was really bad

Yummy food

Moath who served us, he is the best one with shisha and with their customers. Thank you so much Moath.

Iftar in ramadan totally different thn last year.. Environment and appetizers (fatoush)are good BUT Main meals are not that good. Steak so dry, mansaf rice watery, lamp kharof dry and beef kabab is the worst(not fresh) and so dry. We were 13 persons and most of them agree..$$$$

So bad experience they smoking beside my kids!!!!! I left early before we finished our plate

Best shisha service with moaaz.

My feedback on this is that they close early always weekdays and weekends!

Friend of mine and I, used to go there every other day after Iftar in Ramadan and most of the time the tables are hardly 30-40 % have customers . We called last Sunday 24 March to make reservation and we we were asked to walk in as most of people leave around 9:30 . We arrived @ 9:30 pm and the attitude was terrible by the reception guy who asked about reservation despite the restaurant was 50% free and many tables were without customers. However , he called another person his name is Ahmad Kylani who presented himself as the BOSS and asked us to wait 5 minutes . We waited 17 minutes and reminded them that we are waiting . Then he selected among 20 free tables the worst one in terms of location and size claiming that all other tables are booked and we don t have reservation . I am not sure how customers book a specific table and location over the phone . This is the second incident as last week the same happened and we noticed that no one came on many tables supposed to be reserved . The body language , the response of what so called the manager was terrible . We have decided to leave and will never go there again as long as Mr. KAYLANI is the boss .

Very goog Shisha, good service and great atmosphere!

Its really delicious kebab of the best quality of meat

Ziad, the new employee, is a respectable man and an original and competent employee

Went again for Shisha and Sohour Service, Shisha and food even better than ever Love this place Food : 5/5

Very rude staff after waiting 30 minutes in the buffet queue to be served in an open buffet Iftar in Ramadan which costs about 60$ plus taxes The server said only one sclice of meat for each customer, so other people can get meat as well well!!! You you know what is open buffet ? They want me to skip and queue again 30 mins to get more sclice of meat like if it is donation! We are not begging! They are Very rude and for sure never again!!!! Management should study and know and teach staff about meaning of open buffet, and hospitality!!! Then after that can descide if they are qualified to serve an open buffet or not! Customers can eat what they want NOT what server decides to serve, we pay for buffet it is not for free!!! Very rude, dishonest restaurant, and lacks of hospitality ethics.

Alhumdullilah what an experience! Came here with a freind for the Ramadan buffet! Shorty after breaking fast they had an area for magrib prayer! Food was amazing tons of options from pastas, samosa, chicken kabobs beef kabobs lamb shank kabuli rice, kunifa, dessert options and a variety of juices!! Yes it was $70 per person but it s worth it!!

Good food, well service, friendly staff. Just the music was a little bit loud Food

By far the best Iftar buffet in GTA

Updated Review: I attended the Iftar during Ramadan 2024, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. The food was not fresh, and there was a lack of variety PLUS very long queue, I wouldnt recommend it to anyone looking for an open buffet experience. My rating changed from 5 to 1 star My Old 6 years review: Good arabic and and beautiful vibes! Newly Still have good service and very clean and helpful staff. Will go again to test the rest of the menu.

Absolutely beautiful, authentic, traditional, along with some quite Middle Eastern feeling, while also bringing a little twist. I loved everything including the perfect service. Thanks for a wonderful experience.

If I was Gordon Ramsey this place will be shut down. One star major violation for food handling cold food improper preparation etc Cold food must be hot. Not worth the $55 despite today inflation never coming again until you guys adhere food and safety protocols Food

Nice place to visit .. allot of people. Shisha is available..Profesional in doing shisha . Karak tea very nice . Kunafa delicious.

Moaath has been very caring and pays alot of attention to details! Great experience

Quite good. 4.5/5.

I would never recommend this restaurant, very bad food 0 service 0 handling 0

I m not the one who do this reviewing thing but just to be honest, AHMED is very respectful gentleman who knows how to deal w customers!!!

I visited this place with my Lebanese friend during Ramadan, and we enjoyed their shisha while staying until 3 AM. The experience was enhanced by live music, and we also had kunafa, which was among the best I ve ever tried. While the overall experience was good, the service could be more attentive and requires some improvement. Nonetheless, it was a nice outing and I would recommend it for a lively evening out.

Iftar buffet was amazing :)

Very beautiful place in the weekend, but little bit boring in the week days Parking: Free parking Food : 5/5 |

Everything was amazing! Dont leave without trying Fatoush Salad! Food

Great restaurant and very accommodating staff!! Recommended for all occasions.

Hands down, best Mediterranean Resturant in Canada. Food is great in house and catering outside as well, highly recommedned.

Excellent experience and service

Amazing iftaar buffet during Ramadan.

Went for Ramadan buffat .. I liked the verity of option and atmosphere

Amazing atmosphere and good for bigger groups and party!

The cake is very beautiful, the food is amazing, and the service is excellent. Good luck, Lord

Lovely place for Shisha & drinks great place to spend time with friends

The worst service ever. Recommended by a friend, but this is the first and last time

Friday night, lovely ambiance. Loud and vibrant. Live music. I was excited to try the Jordanian shawarma but it s not even on the menu. Food was on salty side. I don t recommend it for families with little kids, it s loud, my watch kept sending me alerts noise levels of 95 decibels. We could not hear each others on the same table. Also smoke from the shisha. Washrooms were clean. Plenty of parking.

They keep the store open at 2:30, and it took me 30 minutes to walk, and when I arrived, they told me that they do not provide service now. Please note this point, it is disrespectful. I was their at 1:30

Great place to enjoy the food and great hospitality! Love it! I will always advice my friends to stop by and enjoy the food!

Very good atmosphere and service, the karak tea is very good. The Shisha is perfect. Food

The place is very nice cozy. The food is amazing. This is the first time I come to this restaurant, and it was outstanding. highly recommended.

I would strongly recommend it The best on in North America Food

A different experience from what you see in other halal restaurants. But very nice and food is delicious, prices are reasonable . We had a great time

Good food

The best place in Canada, especially mansaf, lemon and mint

Great drinks, the management is unique very organized and a very great restaurant.

Their mixed grill is excellent. Mansaf was very bad. Don t recommend

Love to visit minimum ones a month... Fresh, and good quality of food, outstanding ambience, and best service. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Food : 5/5 |

While the food is good there is absolutely no service. I had to ask 4 times to place our order and the order came out wrong and not timed for all the people at the table so some items were cold by the time the rest of the table got their food. It is very crowded and the tables are not comfortable to sit and eat at. No one stops in to check you received what you ordered, if you need anything else, however if youre looking for a restaurant to go to where you can hang out with your family or friends and not be bothered by the wait staff then this is for you.

The reception guy was racist and avoided giving a table when 70% tables were unoccupied and we were told that everything is reserved. However we noticed people checking in without any reservation after talking to management again we were let in for 1 Hour and we sat there for 3 hours and noticed the tables were still empty. We felt they didn t want us there somehow and it wasn t pleasant experience.