Jerusalem Restaurant in North York

Get the falafel sandwich. So good.

Food not bad but, sweet buffet not good at all

Had a great time. I strongly recommend

A wide selection of buffet options for appetizers, main and dessert. Food is plenty and good. The ambiance is nice and entertaining. When we went Saturday night there was belly dancing as well, which was a pleasant surprise because last time we went for lunch we didn t see it nor was it advertised. If anyone is looking for a quiet dining space, it s not for you- there will be music, dance and crowd and you might have to line up for buffet. Food was better in lunch last time but we noticed the salad dressing was a bit too sour at dinner. Not sure, if it s different cooks or what changed. Overall, good vibe, abundant food and lively music! Vegetarian options: A lot of vegetarian options ranging from falafel, wide selection of salads, lentil soups, vegetarian pizza, beans and couscous, fruits and desserts. Parking: Free parking is available but is not plenty. Kid-friendliness: Kids eat at a reduced price and the belly dancer is sweet and invites kids to volunteer which they really enjoyed.

Today I had lunch in Jerusalem restaurant in leslie street with my friends . The stuff isn t friendly and polite. Also the atmosphere of restaurant is so bad . In compare of other all you can it restaurant foods are limits , and tastes are n t good. I don t recommend it to other people.

It was bad experience I will never come back again the food it was very disappointing

Foods are good but need to add more options

Good buffet

This was the worst buffet I ve ever had in my life. The food was so low quality, I wouldn t even classify it as Middle Eastern. The Kunafa was so bad it made me gag and I had to spit it out. The service was decent tho and the entertainment was alright. Would give it a 1.3 if possible. I wish I could go back in time and never have eaten here

I really liked it!

been there many times took groups there . great food.lots of options. every one we took there wants to go back. thats a great way to celebrate any occasion. service is great.

Great food. Every time I go to Toronto, I have to stop by.

Manager Nico always takes care of my family, friends and guests! Try the catering!

Not close to the Israel restaurant. Not kosher. There are shrimps on the menu.

Overall service and food was amazing , they have live music and belly dancer too but speaker was super loud and could harm ears, it could have better to put it lower or place multiple speakers , so no need to make it that loud

I genuinely hope this review would be considered as constructive feedback rather than criticism. We went out to this restaurant for my friends birthday yesterday. The hot food was delicious, especially the sea food section. The desserts were yummy as well. The cold food section had a variety of things as well. Some foods that were cold I didnt agree with like zucchini and chicken liver, felt like it was taken out of the fridge moments ago. But its ok, I didnt mind. The servers were attentive and welcoming and were always on top of refilling water and accepting any order requests. Okay, the 3 stars is for how loud the music was, there was live music which I get but it was too loud, we had a table only adults and we couldnt hear each other at all while talking, we were yelling and straining our vocal cords then just gave up and sat and looked at each other, it was very dissapointing. I was looking around and other tables with kids, kids were seen closing their ears because of the music. Basically we had to cut the night short and go somewhere else to socialize to catch up! So please do something about the music level.

The manager Nichlas is a super nice guy Alwsys takes great care of me and my friends.

Great restaurant for small events/parties. Food was high quality.

This is still one of my most favorite places to take out food or to dine in. It is like going home no matter how long since last visit. I am grateful beyond words for such a wonderful team of hard working people who serve here. May God bless everyone and their families always! Food

If you are originally from the middle east and you know how to cook, you will not like the food. The grilled fish tastes horrible and I let their team know but no apologies or any appreciation for the feedback. Tip is mandatory and included in the bill, whether you like the service or not. The place has bad odor that makes me sick. Water is served in cheap glasses and plastic dispensers. I am not coming back and I wouldn t recommend it.

We went there for a birthday. Service was subpar to say the least, our waitress was so rude and ruined the experience for our guests. Would ve give the review 4.5 if it wasn t for the waitress being so rude.

Food was sagey and looks very old.

Im writing this review as Im sitting in the restaurant. I dont mean to be rude but this place REEKS. I brought my family after hearing that their ambience is nice, quite frankly it stank and so did their fish. Im surprised by how many people have given this place good reviews. Their dessert selections mainly consist of tasteless savory foods. FEW THINGS THAT WERE NICE WAS THERE LENTIL SOUP AND LEMON POTATOES. The staff here are also very slow. Had to ask for Dont be fooled by the reviews and photos on google. Ive been to many other Mediterranean restaurants and all of them had better tasting food than this one. THEY ALSO CHARGE A MANDATORY 15% TIP. OVERALL DO NOT RECOMMEND.

I came here for my daughter s birthday thinking it will be a nice treat But everything was awful The food was soooo bad, tasteless and old also some of the food literally stank The desserts we re disgusting The only good thing was melon lol !!!!

The food is cold and very bad, the place smells bad, and the prices are very expensive compared to other Arab restaurants. I do not recommend it at all.

Very awesome and delicious! I love it!

One Of the oldest middle eastern restaurants in Toronto Good place for birth day and celebration The lamp is great Food : 4/5 |

I really liked the selection of food. The atmosphere and service were great. Id definitely like to return again soon.

This is the worst place in the world please I m begging you guys please do not go I don t want anyone to experience what I did there bad service bad food and plus they add tips by them selves with out telling us and people only tip when everything is good not when it s bad

Very bad food it was not good and it was under cooked and then they add tips with out you knowing like why would you do that and the food is very salty and the service is horrible please dont go i dont want u to go through what i went through

The food is old probably from 3-4 days

Very good service Nice buffet Good price Food : 5/5

Horrible food and service

Very disappointed with the visit. Rude staff. Food seemed a bit stale. Some maintenance is overdue. 15% mandatory tip is charged automatically. With so many great Middle Eastern food alternatives in the area I dont see why I would go back to this place.

Great taste always, best falafal ever.

Great food and service, and lots of options

Great food and lovely service free parking and good of food collection. Recommended Food

Great pricing, and great variety of food options. They have dine in and take out options. The food is made fresh to order. Will be back

Food is tasty and if you like lamb or middle east food you will enjoy this place. At the night there is music as well.

The decorations are from many many years ago. I was surprised when I entered to the restaurant. The foods,oh my God horrible! low quality, cold and NO TASTE! Salads are old The color of the onion in the salad was changed! The plates are too old and the color of them were washed out! I wont go back. My first and last time!

It is one of the best buffets in GTA, great varieties of food, and awesome ambiance.

Meh

Amazing

I love the food very delicious and fresh

Delicious food,nice atmosphere & good customer service

I enjoyed the warmth and high-speed service of the staff. The fish fillet was delicious, and the fresh fruits were sweet.

Simply the best of its kind! Very friendly staff, food is very flavorful and delicious. Updating just to say that the quality is still superb! Best falafel in Toronto, the stuffed eggplants, fresh bread, you have to try it all! Food

Vegetarian options: Good Kid-friendliness: Excellent Recommended dishes Kofte Kebab, Mix Shawarma, Beef Shawarma Wrap, Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Parking space

I am a vegetarian and Jerusalem has many excellent options, all made on site: truly delicious falafel (hands down, some of the best in the city!); a huge selection of salads, dips and pickles; lentil soup (wonderful in the colder weather); fresh pita and flatbreads, right out of the oven. All of these things, along with shawarma and kebabs, can be purchased - separately, in sandwiches, or as combo plates - from the take-out counter. I always look forward to stopping by when Im in the area.

The staff came at our table and asked us to leave cause they were closing and they did not ask guest on two other tables to leave gave non DEI vibes. This made me Everything nice about the place. Guess not going back there anymore

There were lots of flies everywhere. Also They got tip without asking us. Food

Some of the food were delicious but the quality is not that great especially the salads and side dishes because they seem to sit there for a long time. The crab salad was really bad.

Amazing middle eastern buffet. Love the endless meat options.

The only all you can eat buffet I ll go to...I feel like I grew up at this restaurant because my family would always come here to eat dinner on friday nights or celebrate big occasions. The food is always amazing and the atmosphere is perfect with live music and belly dancing. If you haven t come here before, you won t regret it if you like middle eastern cuisine. Some of my favourite dishes always available are the fried cauliflower (cold salad section) and kebob.

We popped into the restaurant as recommended by friends. We grabbed some to go food and ate in the little take out area. Food was incredible! I can see the main dining room is lovely we will be back. Kid-friendliness: I saw lots of families eating there.

We visited the restaurant for open buffet lunch for the first time today. The place is spacious, nice and clean. Service was very good. While the appetizers tasted very good, the buffet was extremely lacking in variety. Items that are expected to be there were missing, including French fries, shish tawook, stuffed vine leaves, and kibbeh, which are staples in a Mediterranean buffet. The only chicken option available was chicken legs, and the chicken liver was served cold. The only soup was lentils soup made with chicken broth ( not suitable for vegetarians) Vegetarian options were quite limited as well. For dessert, there was a good selection of fruits, but the baklava, which was mentioned on the menu, was not offered. The dessert buffet is very limited and of low quality. Unfortunately, I would not recommend the place given the other open buffet restaurants available for the same price.

No worse a little expensive

I am been going to this location for last almost 10 years. Yesterday I went for Lunch with my friends. There is no much change to its menu. Compare to what I ate here before the taste and quality was found not up to the mark. Service was as usual excellent. The price of lunch buffet compare to what was offered , I though is more The bread served twice to our table and it came as room temp to us. Many other places they serve hot bread. One king of Hummus and one babganush, compare to other places

This place is heaven on earth. The food, the ambiance, the service. All 10/10. The only buffet restaurant where the I feel full and still have ish I could try all their plates. I have been coming to this place for years and I recommend it for everyone interested in true Middle Eastern food.

Love this place. Salads are always fresh and delicious. Hot station is kept fresh, hot and tidy. Offerings are updated frequently. Dont forget the lamb leg guy in the corner to hook you up. Desserts offerings are alright too. Wish they had ice cream. Food

Friendly and warm atmosphere, good place to bring your kids and friends!

Had an amazing time, although when I wanted to pay and another person on my table offered to pay she quickly dismissed me and let them pay (despite it being my event/idea to go to this restaurant)

Excellent food and service is really nice and helpful. Definitely will recommend it to others who like this food

Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere! Will for sure be going back!

Im writing this review because of our experience last night. We have been customers of the restaurant for over 20 years, and we will not be returning - not for dine-in or takeout/delivery. The food was fine (not great, but fine). Thats not my beef. It was the poor service and lack of caring by management that motivate me to write this review. We ordered delivery from a service. Among other things, we ordered 6 pita breads and a medium-sized hummus. In the notes, we added, please send hot sauce. When the bag arrived, it contained a little container of hot sauce (as requested and expected), but instead of the medium-sized hummus, we got a medium-sized container full of hot sauce... So, now we have a ridiculous amount of hot sauce, but no hummus, for which we paid $10. I called the restaurant. The young woman working the phone explained that they had interpreted please send hot sauce as please replace the $10 hummus with a huge vat of hot sauce to supplement the free one theyre already giving us. I tried to explain that her interpretation of my request was entirely unreasonable and that, if she wasnt clear on the request, then they could have called, as many other restaurants do. I explained that we wanted the hummus delivered to us for dinner that night. We live 4km away. It would have been little effort to send it via uber or taxi to us. She couldnt offer that - just a store credit for a hummus the next time Im in. Not good enough. If I were dining in the restaurant, this problem would have been fixed on the spot. For takeout/delivery, Im charged the same in-restaurant prices with no accountability or service if theres a mistake. I told her all this and asked to speak to the manager. After a 4-minute wait, the same woman came back on the line to tell me that the manager wont talk to me, and the best they can do is a credit for a hummus the next time Im in. I told the young woman to tell the manager that this mistake and their refusal to make it right cost them a 20-year customer. I guess, to this manager, a loyal longtime customer is not worth the $6 Uber charge it would have cost them to make it right. I know restaurants where the manager themselves get in a car to correct errors like this. Why would they do something like that? Because it shows the full-price paying delivery customers that you actually care about providing good service. Those customers will appreciate the gesture, keep ordering and will visit and dine in-person with you as well. Jerusalems management would be wise to focus on the quality of the food and customer satisfaction on the takeout side, not just the dining room. One impacts the other, as their evening manager now hopefully understands. I patronize restaurants that respect and value my business. I will not be giving Jerusalem Restaurant my business any longer. They blew it.

Halal buffet!!

We had a family birthday celebration . Servers are friendly. Food is excellent. Everything seems to be cooked / prepared to perfection. I enjoyed the ambiance. Guest are also friendly.

Highly recommend, takeout is great and the buffet has something for everyone.

waitress, she was very professional, helpful, friendly

Good food, good atmosphere, friendly server, fair prices, underrated restaurant

The food was ok just missing Ice-cream but the price is just totally too expensive

Delicious. Great value. Selection was sufficient. Service delightful. Absolutely would return soon! Parking: In a plaza, lots of parking

I love the food! Very reasonable for a buffet and the price , the quality of the music and performance could be better and more matched with the atmosphere

Ahhmazing! We thoroughly enjoyed the authentic taste ..... everything was yummy The staff is so prompt, polite and very professional :)

Team is vibrant and with great service.

Its my favorite restaurant in Canada

Very friendly and nice place to spend our time with my family and friends love all foods. I got my sons birthday there they let us bring ballons and cake and gave us plates to serve cake. Vegetarian options: All vegetable was delicious Parking: Easy to find parking lot we park very close to resturant door

Everything is amazing.. gr8 value of money.. would love it if they had more items in buffet...

I was just surprised to learn that the buffet is closed. The attendant said in an ironic way that he does not control Google and that I should check the restaurants website for opening hours. When I looked at the website, the information that the buffet is not open was hidden. Please do not treat your customers badly and put the information more clearly on your website so as not to lose customers. Every customer you treat badly you will lose more customers.

A great buffet place with a variety of food to choose from. Our server was very friendly and excellent

Flys all over the place, and the server keeps forgetting to bring cutlery or drinking water. The food was meehhhh, nothing that I would recommend to anyone. I most definitely will never go to this place anymore. Food : 2/5

The best dining experience, delicious food, great atmosphere, great service! Definitely will come again.

We have been in Jerusalem Restaurant last week to try out the buffet section. We arrived at the restaurant around 2:40, and the manager laughing at us said that the buffet was closed. It was very unprofessional, and Ive never seen it before, the manager was happy that we couldnt stay there. We told him that the information in the restaurants website and Google maps was wrong since it says that the restaurant was opened until 09 pm, so he mentioned that information is for takeout, but its not valid for buffet section and also said he cant control Google only their website. Based on this, my suggestion is that the restaurant should update the google map information, and rebuild your website to provide an intuitive interface and clear information about the restaurant. Moreover, I would like to leave a message to the manager of restaurant at Leslie, there is a marketing rule that says that a satisfied consumer will tell 5 or 8 people about their positive experience, while dissatisfied consumers will tell up to 16 people, so next time think before mistreating your customers with rude and disrespectful behavior. Finally, don t waste your time and money coming to this place since they dont care about your customers.

The restaurant is a bit outdated but the food and service is amazing.

Great for all, including families and vegetarians. Has a wide variety of fresh and tasty foods. Welcoming and pleasing service. Vegetarian options: Plenty of delicious choices. Kid-friendliness: Kid and family friendly.

They have a wide variety of Middle Eastern food and tasty , service is very nice and hospital .

Long known for the buffet and hidden gem for good shwarma to go.

I was there for takeout, so I cant properly rate the atmosphere. The food was good and nice that they have multiple vegan options and they are marked so on their online menu. We shared a Moza Plate and Grilled Eggplants - yummy. Oh, and extra house made pitas, too. Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options.

Excellent service from a very kind staff. Whoever wants to eat a shawarma can find it delicious there. Its a comfortable place that offers a great atmosphere to have an excellent meal

Fantastic restaurant! Very family friendly and the food is amazing. The service was on point. Always kept my glass full and tended to our every need. Highly recommend for a nice dinner or even a large family event.

Best food in north york

Great food and great service!

Very kind and helpful people The food is excellent

Great place for family functions and gatherings. They re accommodating to many requests. Food is decent and service is great. Highly recommend if you want to try many dishes. The fresh pita made in house is the star.

Takeout is SO good and reasonably priced. We order extra so we re guaranteed to have leftovers. Never leave without an order of tabbouleh!

Went to a birthday brunch on a Sunday and the food was delicious, l highly recommend this restaurant

Good restaurant

Food was excellent but there were 2 people in our group who were not given the senior rate and they were seniors. The server said she asked the group but she should have asked individually, especially when someone in the party has grey or white hair. It s just more professional especially since she charged gratuities and some had not been there before. Host Nic was great and made sure everything was set up. We didn t trouble him about the seniors but next time we will.

Greta staff and amazing food. Lentil soup with lemon is a must and anything with chicken is amazing

Good food very nice place

Lamb skewers and chicken shawarma were delicious! Dont forget to try the piping hot and fresh Falafels

Delicious food and bread. All the desserts were exquisite. Totally worth it.

Jerusalem (Leslie) offers fresh, high-quality ingredients at fair prices. Both the restaurant and takeout area are clean, and ample parking is available. Will return

Had a large family gathering (26 persons). Staff seated us well (older and very young ones among us to accommodate) and were very friendly. Buffet stlye food enjoyed with a large variety, so there was something for everyone! Kitchen staff were knowledgeable about food allergies and which dishes persons should avoid to meet their needs. Belly dancer was also great, good interaction with all the customers and entertaining.

Good place to get Mediterranean favourites but the chicken souvlaki was a bit dry but really enjoyed the live entertainment on friday

Excellent food and services

The best restaurant

I liked it. The buffet was delicious with plenty of options. Not expensive at all. Kid-friendliness: Its not specific for kids but there were lots of kids when we went and they enjoyed the place and the desserts

Good quality and tasty, if you like Mediterranean food, give this place a try.

I went here for the first time with my aunts! The food was amazing! It s a buffet and it has amazing food! Service was absolutely amazing! The atmosphere was not fun at all! Super boring for me! They had a belly dancer and live music and they were just ok! I have seen better! Overall it was a good experience.

I loved the atmosphere and entertainment! The service was okay but not great. The food was very underwhelming for me. Definitely not worth the price!

Another enjoyable dinner out at Jerusalem. Polite helpful servers. Very large dining areas. One of the best Mediterranean Buffet style dining I ve had in a long time. More of a loud party atmosphere on weekends, including belly dancers that visit your table. Take out is available as well. Highly recommended reservations both Friday & Saturday evening sittings.

I hosted a small gathering here last week. Nicholas was a pleasure to work with. Very accommodating. Food was very tasty and a wide variety that even those who were vegetarians had platefuls of options. Desserts were also amazing. The rice pudding, Creme Brulee and wide choice of fruits were the icing on the cake. The decor is a bit dated, and we should have been able to move the chairs/tables as we wished to in a buffet style set up, but it was not the end of the world. Thank you Nicolas. Keep up the good service.

Good selection of veg and non-veg, good service, and very good atmosphere

Loved the atmosphere

I used to be a regular at this restaurant, and it was my favorite. Since I moved out if town , I hadnt been back in about 4 years. What a disappointment last night was! The buffet no longer served some of their more decadent dishes. The food was cold and stale. Not being replaced with freshly made dishes. The desserts were also stale and below average. The only positive was that the wait staff were friendly and professional. Im not coming back. The quality has significantly dropped!

Delicious food and excellent service. Highly recommend

Jerusalem Restaurant is a Buffet for Middle Eastern food ,Many different food all were delicious and a lot of different dishes for appetizers , Fruit and sweet, every kind I tried was perfect, the staff and the service was excellent and the belly dancing was nice, I recommend. Parking: A lot of parking lots in the plaza

We attended a dinner buffet at this restaurant. It offers a wide variety of dishes to satisfy vegetarian as well as non vegetarian cravings. The food quality was great, especially the seafood served was delicious. A large selection of appetizers was available. We liked the selection of desserts also. We enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant. The parking was adequate. Will visit again. Vegetarian options: The restaurant has many vegetarian dishes as well as a lavish salad bar. Parking: The available parking lot has adequate space. The space is shared with other shops but one can find a spot easily.

I felt transformed while we dined here. It was a great experience overall.

Food was good, on Fathers Day, but I still cannot understand why the restaurant adds 15%, as a gratuity. First of all, this is a buffet service. Secondly, gratuity should be based on the quality of service, rather than, on the basis of a sign, posted at the entrance - this is an UNETHICAL approach to business! By the way, Mandarin offers a VERY GOOD buffet service, and gives the customer options, regarding tips: 12%, 15%, 18%, etc. Thirdly, the Manager, a Mr. Nicholas, by name, is too aggressive. It is obvious that he does not have any FORMAL training, in Customer Service, and does not understand the importance, of the latter, in the hospitality industry, or elsewhere. This is a shame. Last of all: No Discount for Seniors. Vegetarian options: Good Quality... Parking: Many spots available...

I am vegetarian. Im impressed with all the salads and Middle Eastern dips. Ive only had lunch there, so I cant speak about their dinner menu. Given restaurant prices these days, their lunch buffet at their Leslie St. location is reasonably priced. There are plenty of vegetarian and healthy food options, and fish and meat. Service is great. Vegetarian options: Middle Eastern dips and salads. Dietary restrictions: Low carb options, dairy free options. Kid-friendliness: If your kids eat Middle Eastern food, this is a great place to go. Deserts are great. Wheelchair accessibility: I go there regularly with a friend who is wheelchair bound.

A cozy restaurant with a medium sided buffet spread. The food quality and fresh, taste wise is okay, but the best part is the ambience! The atmosphere of this place is amazing! From 830 pm onwards there is belly dancing with love music. The customers and staff all join in! Its like being at a wedding celebration where everyone is is enjoying and vibing together and the food is an added bonus! I went here on a Friday night at 7:30 PM, there was ample seating and lots of parking available! Ill visit again when I feel like I need to be surrounded by happy people! Parking: 100 Wheelchair accessibility: The entire restaurant is on one level and easily accessible by wheelchair. Their is a small portion of the dining hall that is recessed into the ground.

Hosted a baptism here. The staff were amazing! Super friendly and accommodating. The owner was a gem and super easy to deal with. Food

Good buffet restaurant, plenty of vegetarian options as well. Will go back in the future Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options besides falafels Kid-friendliness: Did have games inside but waiters were aware of kids and didnt seem to be bothered by them, very friendly with my kiddos

This is a great lunch/dinner buffet option for a decently cheap price (25$ per person ish). It contains a great selection of various food items like chicken, ribs, rice, sauces like hummus and Baba ganoush, and some nice desserts. You should definitely check this out for a great dining experience, and I hear that the atmosphere at night is electric! 4/5

Brings back memories..love this place too.

Went for lunch. Had a buffet. Food was great. Great options and food tastes great and quality is good too.

Thoroughly enjoyed the food and entertainment. Pleasant people.

Excellent quality and variety with friendly staff. Theyve been around for a long time serving the community.

The food and atmosphere are enjoyable. The open buffet offers decent quality, but there could be more variety in desserts. Additionally, they need to improve on cleaning plates more regularly.

We, 9 people went today to have lunch and we all enjoyed the food and the service. Not too many varieties to try, but the dishes there is enough to try different types of dishes. Tried two different types of fish fries and mussels , all tasted good. The lamb rip is the epic! On dessert side, rice pudding and sweet porridge are really great. Service is bit slow and had to remind couple of times to bring the bill. Other than that, service is okay.

The food is pretty good, customer service is ok and all over the price vs open buffet is fair.

Top nutch place holly Molly , this is Jerusalem restaurant , food haven , large place can take hundreds of people at the same time , all the Middle East food available in one place , you call it and it will be there lots of food to choose from lots of space , and lots of parking , party dancers and music are available every week , arabic dance available every week good show , very nice place to eat have fun and relax with loved ones

Perfect food , fabulous dancing .