1635 Lawrence Ave W, North York, ON M6L 3C9, Canada
Family owned and run Middle Eastern cuisine
picked up Shawarma mixed plate with salad both beef and chicken were both dry almost like beef jerky seems like the meat was from yesterday ? salad was fresh though! If you’re going here, I would definitely ask to taste the meat first before ordering 😬
Super nice guy behind the counter. Food tasted fresh and healthy!
I discovered Red and White when they first opened almost 20 years ago. Smart phones and google reviews werent even a thing lol. I lived in an apartment just down the street.. single guy so it was a quick fix for a great price.. feels like it was a different life lol. The shawarma here, was hands down the best I've had in Toronto.. I think it was my first shawarma too.. this is the kind of meal you want and could eat daily. There was no getting tired of it, it was that good. Since then, I've moved, had kids, started my own business.. i've had LOT'S of shawarma from all different restaurants from all nationalities hoping, praying even to find another shawarma that was close and ive had some almost as good, but I've yet to find a place that can put together such a delicious shawarma as you get here. A lot has changed in almost two decades since I came across this place.. and as luck would have it, I was in the area the area this afternoon. imagine the excitement when I saw Red and White still there! It had changed owners though.. naturally I asked myself "will it be the same?" I rolled the dice, ordered a wrap with everything on it like i always did, and AMEN! I was a 20 year old again.. the nostalgia.. it brought back some great memories with just one bite.. if youre wondering.. YES it was just as good as the first time.. I just finished mine and I'm ready for another.. I don't know what they put in it, but it's DAMN DELICIOUS! If you're in the area, treat yourself. Great price for a big wrap, but all the plates are generous servings. Disclaimer: you won't be able to enjoy a shawarma anywhere else after this. So be ready for that.. A way i like to describe dishes with this kind of flavour is to say "itll make your mouth orgasm" lol.. yeah. It's that good. Don't take my word for it. The worst that'll happen is you'll be disappointed.. that you didnt try this sooner or that Red and White isn't closer to your home.. I know I am 😮💨 You'll remember this review and thank me.. you'll thank yourself too for trying it, I'll bet on it. Enjoy!! Thank you Red & White for staying delicious.. until next time 🤤🤤🤤
Amazing customer service. Professional, friendly, and very competent. Food could be a little bit better. Their veggie options are great but the meat needs work. I had the chicken and beef mixed plate. Both the chicken and beef need more love during cooking. But the exceptional customer service makes up for it. Great work by the staff!
Came here on the recommendation of a friend and did not disappoint! Meat and toppings are fresh and they’re generous with their portions! I will say, a large shawarma wrap is very filling!
I visit here regularly. It is a nice and clean place where we go with our family, smiling and sincere people. The lady and the gentleman are very polite and have a nice business that produces very delicious products. We are always happy to be here.
Great service with friendly staff I especially like when the lady greets you as soon you enter the door. Great menus. Lintin soup my daughter wants this everyday , mix platter, shawarma wrap chicken and beef, I have notice there wraps also have rice and chickpeas which is amazing my son eats everything to thr last bit, red & white now have coffee people yes coffee! Check it out .great place for a quick bite or to watch a game. They have highchair for little ones and good seatting booths cozy and nice for you and your family or groups great atmosphere with soft music . Red & white is know for there good eats and great service, a little gem you must visit!! try the baklava and cheesecake.
"The food is great! Have been coming here for more then 10 years ! Their shareama plate is soo good wish the portion was bigger like other places.. anyways the hot sauce they make is the best and when they grill the shawarma pieces on stove it makes he chicken taste sooo goood!" That was my original review. I changed my review now. Because I went today and the portion shrank!! The square box is now a small rectangle box with less rice and chicken like lit nothing, and the price went up! Also soooooo much oil as I posted a pic too show. There was more but a lot of the extra oil dropped in the bag. I rather go to Tahinis that opened up in rexdale positions r soo big and same taste! Disappointed!
Ok Shawarma place. The guy working there was very nice. Food was average Shawarma was nice. The meat was a bit dry. Hot sauce was good.
Great
The chicken shawarma was a little too dry for my liking
Great service tasty food the lady served me was really helpful will come back defiantly
The chicken shawarma was good. But the lettuce wasn t as fresh as I expected and would ve like it toasted longer
A Flavorful Delight with Exceptional Service at Red and White Shawarma! Pleasee do read as this review is original! First and foremost, lets talk about the food its simply sensational! The shawarma here is a symphony of spices, perfectly cooked meats, and fresh ingredients that dance on your palate with every bite. Whether youre a fan of the classic red or the refreshing white, each option promises a mouthwatering adventure. But what truly sets Red and White Shawarma apart is their outstanding customer service. The staff here goes above and beyond to ensure every guest feels welcomed and valued. Their friendly demeanor and attentiveness add an extra layer of enjoyment to the meal, making you feel like part of the family. And then theres Mojda a shining star in an already stellar team. Her extra attention to detail and personalized customer service elevate the dining experience to new heights. Whether its recommending the perfect dish or going the extra mile to accommodate special requests, Mojdas dedication to customer satisfaction is truly commendable. In conclusion, Red and White Shawarma isnt just a place to grab a bite its an experience. With delicious food, friendly service, and Mojdas extra touch of magic, its the perfect destination for a memorable dining outing. Trust me, once youve experienced the charm of Red and White Shawarma, youll be counting down the days until your next visit!
Nice place to be for brunch on the go or at a restaurant. Cool place with a positive environment. A soft arabic music at background makes whole eating activity great Vegetarian options: Just know that in vegetarian they offer falafel separately and falafel wrap. Also they offer Salads. Parking: Parking not to count, there are several. Wheelchair accessibility: The area inside out is quite open and has wheelchair accessibility.
I ordered chicken shawarma but when i ate there lot of beans very small quantity of chicken
Grabbed a chicken shawarma wrap and it immediately hit the spot. Fresh, well seasoned, and great value. Friendly service too. The whole bag. Highly recommended.
Total 4 star review across the board. Actually very tasty.
Vegan friendly shawarma place. I ordered the falafel plate with some eggplant. The falafel was interesting and unlike the typical fried falafel at most shawarma places. This falafel had a slight kick to it (spicy). There are two rice options (plain turmeric and rice and lentils). The food was slightly on the salty (could just be me) side but I think I can definitely see myself ordering from here again.
Love it
Good food big plates great quality but the customer service is great tttt I will return again for sure
The best lentil soup anywhere
Best shawarma wrap in Toronto! Not too salty, homemade lovely hot sauce, and elegantly crafted with fresh ingredients!
A nice Family Restaurant. Lovely folks work here. Nice portions and good price. Great customer Service.
Amazing food and service!!! Will come again!
Some of the best and tastiest shawarma I ve ever had, the price you pay for a large beef shawarma is unbeatable and is a must try! The chickpea topping option is somthing I like as most places don t have it as an option, the shawarma is always grilled to perfection and the staff are always so friendly and cool. I stop by everytime I get the chance
Absolutely perfect shawarma and falafel. Great portions. Fair price, biodegradable packaging. Everything was fantastic. Vegetarian options: Falafel. Parking: Lots of spots.
Been coming here from time. Food is great and customer service is great as well. This is one of my favorite spot for chicken shawarma. Thumbs up
Food and prices were great ! Customer service good the lady was really nice and patience
The owner put together a really good dinner 10/10
My go to shawarma place for years now. Chicken shawarma plate is a must try here.
I ve been a loyal fan since they opened when I started middle school in the area! Easily my favourite place to grad a Shawarma and one of my raves/selling points about the neighbourhood. They ve been consistent in flavour for years. Parking: HUGE PARKING LOT!
Delicious!
Clean place, good music, friendly staff, and more importantly, the food was delicious! I had the mixed shawarma plate, very big portion.
not fresh at all
Not sure what was in the food but I had very bad food poisoning after eating their chicken shawarma
Vegetarian options: Falafel Food
Wonderful shop with great staff and delicious shawarmas!
Such kind service. And amazing food.
Was at 5 stars: I consistently buy falafel plate from here but this time I got the most undercooked falafel I have ever seen. It was literally not edible. Was not cooked long enough and the middle was cold. I herd the manager say to push in the middle because this would happen, yet this is what was served to me. You also received an extra negative 2 stars because when I called in the person trying arguing the fact. If someone calls in an saying hey this isn t cooked through you should assume they know what they are talking about. I literally threw them out and went to Osmows since they actually cook falafel all the way through.
the food is bless would recommend you check it out Parking: lots of space Food : 5/5 |
chick peas instead of rice is amazing. no student special is the only downside
Fantastic place, great yummy shawarma and large shawarma is very large. The girl working is extremely kind and helped us, only improvement I would give is they are shy on sauce and dont add much and the hot sauce is not hot, not overreacting the hot sauce actually just tastes sweet. Amazing place though
Love this place! Service is always so friendly & the prices are unbeatable. Been going here for years now and it has become a staple in the neighbourhood :)
This is the best falafel in the entire city! This restaurant has so many amazing menu options. The staff is amazing & the owner is an amazing guy! The prices are also more than reasonable. I recommend this place to everyone & no one I ve ever sent here has ever been disappointed!
Wow. Total let down. Ordered a large fries this eve. Brought them home and as you can see the box isnt even half full. I was also charged for garlic sauce ( never was in the past). Worst of all this fries are not cooked. This cost me just under $10
Chicken sandwich is Excellent and they take pride in their food and restaurant.
always amazing and fresh. Have been coming here for years!
Its pretty good. I think once the chicken was a little overcooked but otherwise I enjoy their food.
It s very costly Chicken swarma is very costly and contaties is less Before only $10 now $14.68
The best in the city ! Super clean environment, the owner is amazing, friendly and courteous.
Chinese restaurant
Good shawarma for a decent price. Has a washroom, nice.
Great experience - super friendly
I visited it before yesterday with my best friend in Canada and we had our lunch over there, we ordered falafel and shawrma plate It is very good and the taste is fantastic plus it is very clean and the worker is very clean, smiling, serving very well as well 5 stars Thanks and I will visit you back again.
Genuine taste of a Shawarma.
Excellent place, it is a magical place
Amazing as always. My colleagues and I have been eating here for over ten years as we work in the area. Today we went after a long time since covid started. Pre covid we used to have weekly lunch at Red and White. Same taste same flavor same amazing food today!!!! Thank you!!!!
I went to this restaurant to pick up my Doordash delivery, I showed the lady my phone (the order). She starts preparing it, when someone already prepared it and it was sitting there. She tried charging me for it when the delivery was already paid for by the customer. Eventually, they weren t willing to give me the order and Doordash canceled my delivery. She then came out to my car and said her boss said I have to pay for it, when it was her fault. Because I told her I showed her the order and she made the mistake, she started cursing me extremely nasty telling me to never come back. Wow! They definitely need training in mannerism. Yikes! Definitely do not recommend!!! Thank you for your response, however it is inaccurate because I did say that we were from Doordash. Also, the fact that your employee cursed me so badly is unacceptable. Just like your working, I also was working and the mistake was your worker.
Looking for good service or a reliable restaurant? look elsewhere! This restaurant was by far the worst establishment I have ever had the bad luck of coming across. Low class and sloppy staff, unprofessional, filthy establishment. Would not recommend at all if you have an ounce of self respect. The foul mouthed, hazy-eyed cashier thought it was a wise decision to open her pack of cigarettes and light one up while servicing me, i saw her curse out a few other customers. Not to mention I saw roaches approach me to end the experience off. This establishment should not be in operation if this is how they run business operations. Truly disappointed and worst $20 spent of my life.
Havent visited in a while since I moved but I have yet to find a shawarma in Toronto thats as good as this one! Super flavourful, great portions, wrapped well, and reasonably priced! Will be ordering again next time Im in the area!
Red & White is one of my favourite middle eastern joints that I usually grab a mixed plate from. Their service has always been truly a great experience. I use to go here often a couple years back when I lived near by. But I recently started to drop by frequently when Im in the area doing errands. Mixed plates chicken and lamb is so good! Must try!
Their wraps are really good and flavorful. Its one of the better shawarma spots in the GTA. Feels fresh and customer service is also great. Fair prices also especially for the large shawarma wrap.
Cozy place to sit and eat.
Yummmmmm
Excellent clean food
Great food, great service.
Their chicken shawarma wrap is very good.
Authentic shawarmas at reasonable price!
Very nice staff.
Rice is good. no potatoes. paid additional charge for extra tabouleh and barely any. got lots of garlic sauce but no hummus or tahini. all this could be overlooked but why on gods green earth do I have 5 pieces of shrimp breast kabob instead of shawarma. Shame, shame, shame. Red and White Shawarma? More like Red and White Kabob...no shawarma here
this use to be my favourite spot in the city, then they changed the rice and started doing something with the chicken. rice has a different taste to it now, not a fan. chicken is dry and crunchy, everytime. as if it is the last bits left. last time was my last time ordering here. wont be going again
Delicious food, filling portions, and very friendly staff! We came by and placed a somewhat complicated order for several people and the gentleman at the counter remembered all of the details right off the bat. I have been a fan of Red and Whites shawarma plates for years and they have never disappointed. Love their combination of toppings and sauces and always consider them at the top of our list for good shawarma 5/5.
Order from here all the time. The food is always fresh and delicious!!
The beef shwarma sandwich 10/10 i have a new favourite food
There is an expanded menu now and this has become my favourite place for food now. Shawarma Poutine is on the menu . <3
best chicken ever......... fresh and so friendly specially Ako
Delicious shawarma
Awsome
Been coming here for years. Best falafel and chicken shawarma in Toronto Update: I just had the the worst meal ever from there. Theres a swimming pool of oil in the rice. Very disappointed.
The food is flavorful, great quality and quick delivery (doordash) I would highly recommend to anyone I had the chicken shawarma plate and added a falafel. Delicious
Good food, fast service
It is the best shawarma in Toronto the taste is amazing
I love the food, the owner is super friendly and there is lots of parking. I am never disappointed! I totally recommend it.
The beef shawarma plate is excellent! Ive never ordered anything else because its so good!
Order by skip the dishes and found the portions to be really small. Not worth the money. Not sure how it would be for dine in or take out but not a good first impression.
Id say one of the best shawarma Ive ever had
Good food..... value for money
Generous sized beef shawarma sandwich. Tasted great. Great value.
Delicious shawarma, ordered 3 wraps hot and fresh. Great value for the amount of food. Falafel dinner also super yummy, made right in front of me.
I absolutely love their food and customer service
Friendly and fresh chicken shawarma Was really good ...such a great customer service , I will be back for sure again.
Really good food. Great flavour, good portions decent price. It looks like a lot of salad but it s just the right amount. Filling & flavourful! Will order again off uber!
The best in the city, the only place I go
I was told this was a bad place to get shawarma but I decided to give it a chance. When I ordered 2 shawarma plates yesterday I received both with uncooked hard rice. Also, there was a weird smell coming from the rice like it was spoiled. I hope this issue is noticed and the staff are more careful when serving the rice and taste it themselves before deciding it is ready to serve. Furthermore, the beef shawarma is like rubber. Please change your beef shawarma.
Great food! Always fresh and very tasty. Love Red and White
Best shawarma in the area!
Ordered thru skip-the-dishes. Food is very tasty. Will order again.
I ordered 3 plates. Asked for hot sauce on the side. One had hot sauce on the side. The other two were doused with hot sauce. Not edible. Very disappointed.
Go to place for good food!
Amazing! The portion sizes are perfect for one (sometimes you can take home). The prices are great for the wonderful shwarma that you receive. And the staff that work there are really friendly. Ive had a lot of shwarma in North York and throughout Toronto and this is my favourite place.
Best Shawarma ever.
Incredibly delicious and tasty, Very filling meal.
Place was neat and clean. I was greeted by one of the staff members when I walked in. My order was received and prepared quickly and efficiently. Got chicken donair, was pretty satisfied with price and quality
A decent place to have your meal. It s clean, fresh and delicious. The guy is super friendly and makes sure you re satisfied with the quantity and quality. It s a must have if you like Mediterranean food. Best part: it s cheaper than other places in the area.
Order from here and the food was good cant complain.
They recently added the addition of fries which makes this place way better now. Chicken shawarma with fries and veggies is really good.
Best shawarmas!
Large portions ! Clean and friendly.
Very good meal.
new management they are so cheap they reduced the quantity
Love their shawarma plate!!
The food is ok there is a guy that serve that is very slow and needs help . I send my son for a wrap there was only 4 customers he couldnt handle it my son waited for 35 mins he still hvnt got to serving him yet its like he havent a clue what to do i was disappointed my son had to leave with being served or being noticed.
I typically have great food experiences at a lot of Mediterranean restaurants. I just ordered from this location for the first time and I have to say I am extremely disappointed in the quality and taste. I got a chicken shawarma plate and beef shawarma plate. The chicken plate was at best below average the chicken itself was okay but the food surrounding it was absolutely disappointing. The chickpeas were flavourless almost tasted like it was directly from a can. The beef... when I order beef shwarma Im expecting beef; what I got was some sort of processed meat that tastes kind of like a sour gyro. Everything just tasted sour and I didnt even get the toppings I requested for my order. Honestly i see great ratings on google and on my delivery vendor, but this was just a very bad experience for almost 15$ a plate. Im hoping maybe this was just a one time thing with my order but it was just terrible.
Their sandwiches are firrreeeeeeee. The white sauce and hot sauce are just so tassstttyyyyy.
This is my favourite spot in the West End of the city for ash warm up it is absolutely incredible the food is prepared fresh by husband and wife you will not go wrong trust me once you have one youll go back for more enjoy
Awesome customer service awesome food that make your mouth water and awesome prices for all dinner plates
Blesssed
Best Shawarma place around. Not a fancy restaurant but by far the best Shawarma Ive ever had.
They are the best pitas I have ever eaten in my life. 100% recommended.
Lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff. Food is fresh, authentic and they serve a generous helping for their price. I come here almost every week! Delicious & amazing. Perhaps if they accepted credit it would be a little more convenient, but otherwise awesome.
Best lamb shawarma in Toronto
Best shawarma
Love love love this place. Their food is sooooo tasty....probably best chicken shwarma I had. I work near by and probably go once every two weeks. Their homemade garlic sauce is phenomenal.
The food is always very fresh and quite tasty and delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly and professional. A great neighbourhood Restaurant
Wanted to try their food, called to ask if their meat was hand slaughtered. I understand a lot of people eat machine slaughtered which is totally fine but I personally prefer to consume hand slaughtered. The man I spoke with said we are 100 percent halal and hung up the phone. Rude! I would have appreciated an honest answer like other places .
I havent been here in a while, ever since a competitor opened a location closer to where I live. But this place still remains the same! Pros: Food is still as fresh as I remember it, got the falafel plate and the dish tasted fresh and bursting with flavours from their toppings. ( Which I didnt get any taboulee for some reason). Portion size is decent, although I recall they use to give more. Service: The owner was the one serving and hes just as friendly as hes ever been. Was willing to give extra sauce when asked! Cons: When asked about additional falafels, was told itd be a dollar a piece. Which is pretty expensive considering their competitors offer .25¢ each.. Washrooms are in okay condition, just like I remembered. (Lights were set to an off setting?) And had no paper towels. Overall, place is still good whenever in the area. But I wouldnt make the trek out here like I use to.
Very friendly environment and very tasty food!! Extremely satisfied
The best shawarma in GTA.
Great food, and decent portions. Size was big enough to share with my young son. Our family ordered shwarma and kabobs so we got a good representation of the different menu items. Many places premake their non-shwarma items like kabobs. Red& White Mediterranean does it right. Ordered Kabobs, they cooked it fresh on the grill. Thats how its supposed to be. Shwarma was juicy and not dried out. This was late evening so I didnt expect as much and I was pleasantly surprised. The hot sauce was excellent. Garlic sauce was also excellent. Everything seems to be made on site and not canned. It is rare for me write many reviews because most places are mediocre. This place is not. This review is not for the former downtown TO location.
hi guys, I am the owner of red and white shawarma and I am thanking all of you for the nice review, also I will be talking about some comments comes from some customer, regarding the price some people saying is been change since we open 10 years ago ! we try not to touch the price but things price change from 10 years ago and our price is the cheapest in the GTA, also we are human and we may make mistake so please let us know when you have any issue and we will fix it for you on the spot , at the end thanks for every ,
Love this place!
The people were really nice and fast PLUS it was by far the best shawarma Ive ever had the pita wasnt dry like some places either. Would definitely recommend.
They dnt have much options to put on the shawarma. Its tasteless the beef taste like rubber. So disappointed and i really wanted shawarma i guess toronto doesnt have good places
One of the best shawarma I had in a long time.
Good food, lots of space to dine inn
I ve been coming here weekly for the past two years. I usually get the shawarma chicken plate. I ve been to around 10 other shawarma places in Toronto and this one is my favourite. Chicken is always well seasoned and tasted good. No tasteless or burned chunks like some other places.
Been going there for like 10 years now. Very good shwarmah, and excellent customer service. Can get busy there and I always recommend calling ahead if you plan on getting their delicious kababs! Highly recommended. Remember 3-4 toppings max with garlic, hummus, tahini and a little hot sauce will go a long way!!
My go to place when Im in the mood for chicken shawarma.
Great falafel
Great tasty food... You can never go wrong here - but definitely a bit over price for the portions you get. Still amazing food!
My now husband showed me this place when he lived in the area and I have become obsessed. When I was pregnant we used to drive from Scarborough just to get red and white. The food is amazing - chicken shawarma plate is my go to! The only reason I deducted 1 star is because the food is not consistent. One day youll have the most amazing meal and the next the salads too bitter. I mean, its not a HUGE deal seeing as my husband and I always go back. They have good days a lot more than bad ones.
I knew it was going to be good the minute I walked in and got a smell of the food grilling. Quick and tasty.
Great place to grab kebab and shawarma
Great shawarma here! Flavourful, plenty and good price! Been dozens of times and its very consistent as well
Good food
Great food. I would actually prefer more vegetables, and less generous meat portions.
Owner is super polite and a great guy. Food was fresh and tasty, service quick. Loved the chicken kebab plate. House made hot sauce was just amazing! Read somewhere in reviews that the place is expensive. I dont think so, its a clean and nice place and the owner makes sure to serve fresh and delicious food, to me it was worth every cent! Ended the meal with some delicious baklava. Will certainly go back to Red & White.
Nice foods and good services
Good food, inflated prices, would still recommend as the chicken shawarma and falafel wraps are good.
Great food and even greater service. I live nearby so I go all the time.
Chicken shwarma was very good but could have been a little bit moister. The salad with it was very small. Samosa was yummy. Falafel a bit dry. If the food had been a little fresher it would be delicious and five stars.
love the food i come every week ...i highly recommend it to everyone friendly staff,tasty food
Awesome food.
Delicious! I order from here frequently via Skip the Dishes. Always fresh and always tasty.
Excellent dishes served here and the owners/staff are very polite and friendly. Best shawarma place in Toronto!
Favourite shawarma in Toronto. The plates are a must!
Amazing Food
Awesome place. Definitely recommend for continous eats
Shwarma is awesome! I normally dont order falafel balls but the owners insisted, and now Im addicted. Actually the best Ive ever had. Didnt know they could be so tasty and fresh. 10/10 must try.
Amazing food. Fantastic people. I travel here from work as often as I can. Its a little out of my way, but so worth it. I have the chicken kebab plate most often and it is delicious. The man and woman who run this restaurant are also awesome people. They always greet with a smile and are friendly as can be. I would recommend Red & White to anyone.
Awesome neighbourhood joint. Good food. Good portions. Good prices.