Ba-Li Laffa in Thornhill

7117 Bathurst St, Thornhill, ON L4J 2J6, Canada

★★★★☆
(603 reviews)
Categories: Kosher restaurant

About

Mediterranean grill doling out kebabs, hummus & other familiar fare in a casual setting.

Website
balilaffa.com
Address
7117 Bathurst St, Thornhill, ON L4J 2J6, Canada
Plus Code
QHV3+XP Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–3 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM

Services

Service options
No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
603 reviews

Most Mentioned

shawarma (30) steak (12) take out (11) hummus (9) israeli (8) schnitzel (7) dining (7) pita (6) portion size (5) server (5)
5 stars
380
4 stars
129
3 stars
29
2 stars
25
1 stars
40
★★★
December 3, 2024

food is fine but the service needs work. - for dining in, the servers don't really listen to you. if you have multiple requests or more than one person wants to address the server, generally they will say "ok" and walk away the instant your first request leaves your mouth. This leaves the table waiting for whatever they need, often basic things like water, cutlery, salt etc. that should already be on the table. Same goes if you ask for a refill, they will come back, fill only your cup then leave without asking the table. You can tell they are noticeably annoyed after a few trips and it starts to show in their service like they're somehow mad at the table for making too many requests. I want to stress, none of it is unreasonable like going off the menu. It is all basic things. I could maybe excuse it if it was a particularly busy night but this is consistent behaviour. - for take out, every time i go and ask for schug (spicy) its very rare they actually put it on. Sometimes they'll insist i just never asked for it. Other times they'll keep asking if i'm sure i want it (presumably because i'm white since they never do that with my gf who has more of a olive/tan tone lol). On a couple occasions i had to come back and show them the receipt and that they forgot it, only for them to try to charge me a second time for it. I've had to make a mental note to only order online as there is written proof. If i call in the order, they say its their word against mine....which is especially unprofessional as to ensure clarity, i ask them to repeat the order and the mention the schug. it is far from the first time i've seen them get noticeably defensive and blame the customer when it was THEM who forget or just choose not to listen it's also worth noting that you seem to get objectively better service if you speak Hebrew

★★★★★
August 8, 2024

Excellent service! Delicious food, beautiful atmosphere.NAB my server, remembers all my food favorites, and what he should put on the table, which I think is very sweet of him to even remember I love the spicy sauce. He gave me as much as I wanted. Overall, experiences are amazing. Try it you will not regret it, but only go back. Thanks

★★★★
August 5, 2024

When visiting Toronto, Ontario last week, relatives told us we had to check out Ba-Li Laffa in Thornhill. This authentic Mediterranean restaurant has lots of seating with plenty of room. Our server was so welcoming and told us to be ready to experience a "true Israeli cuisine." The meal started off with plenty of spiced pita bread and a slew of sauces/dips/salatim including Chummus, Marinated Eggplant, Matbucha and Babaganush. Each dip had more flavor then the next and looked so bright and vibrant. Honestly, we could have ended the meal with dips and pita bread and we would have been very satisfied. They also have an extensive drinks and wine menu. I had a Tequila Sunrise and my kids had nonalcoholic fruit Daiquiris. Both were delicious. Next we tried both the Moroccan Cigars and the Pulled Beef cigars. Both were steaming hot and full of flavor. Believe it or not, the Moroccan Cigars weren't too spicy which enabled us to enjoy more of them. The Cigars came with an amazingly fresh Israeli salad complete with sweet and tangy dressing. I was really excited when our server, Nicole, brought the next dish. It was authentic Beef Arayes. Now I have never tasted Arayes, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. They are to this Canadian like a hamburger in pita bread. Truthfully though, it is way more than that. The spices, flavors and heat blended together in a perfect bite. Now it was time for the Pulled Beef Flatbread. Now we have had many a meat flatbread. Many of them get soggy quickly and the flatbread gets kind of dough-y because of the wet meat on top and sauce. Bali Laffa’s flatbread had this amazing crush on the BOTTOM of the bread. Not soggy at all. Delicious and crunchy, not to mention the amazingly tasty onion jam on top of it. A must have if I may say so along with the Arayes. My family also happens to love wings, whether sweet or spicy, we love them all. So it was no surprise that we ordered the sticky and sweet Honey Garlic Chicken Wings which were “finger licken good.” It was time for the big main. Nicole approached the table holding a big meat board which had pieces of schnitzel, grilled chicken and steak with fresh chimichurri PLUS an accompaniment of shwarma. Everything was out of this world, fresh, hot, tender and packed with flavor. Lastly, our server dropped off one of their Chinese dishes called Mongolian beef with shanghai noodles. Now all the Mediterranean food was authentic as can be as confirmed by our daughters who just returned from the year in Israel, but a Mediterranean restaurant serving Chinese??? Could they pull it off? They certainly can. It was some of the best Chinese food I have ever had. The noodles had the perfect texture, the meat and sauce was perfect and tasty, it was heaven. After nine plus hours on the road, this was the perfect way to relax and eat and enjoy ourselves. If you find yourself in the greater Toronto/Niagara Falls area, you need to check out Ba-Li Laffa.

★★★★★
May 26, 2024

We got take out earlier this evening. We live an hour away from this restaurant as I was telling the young lady taking my order. And worth the drive in, everyone had a great meal, the food was delicious , staff were great. To one of the chefs who asked how I like the meat cooked , he got it perfect ! Well done ! Delicious ! Thank you guys. We will definitely be back: great evening thanks to this great meal !

★★★★★
May 15, 2024

Celebrated my friends birthday tonight, and I had to say something about this unforgettable experience! From the moment we walked in, we were treated like family. The atmosphere was amazing!!! The food was absolutely delicious! (as usual). Every dish we ordered was expertly prepared and presented beautifully, and the flavors were incredible. But what truly made our evening stand out was the EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE!!!. The owners went above and beyond to ensure our evening was memorable.♡ (Honestly never felt more at home, welcomed, and taken care of as a customer then we all felt tonight), and of course our waitress and the whole staff for that matter were so friendly, realy patient and super sweet. Overall, I highly recommend Ba-Li Laffa for any special occasion or just a night out with friends and family. The combination of great food, amazing atmosphere, and wonderful service makes it a must-visit destination. Thanks again to the entire team for making our friends birthday celebration so special!♡ B.F

★★★★★
January 3, 2024

Thank you, Rami, for an incredible kosher Israeli dining experience! The food was absolutely delicious. If I could give a ten-star review, I definitely would!

★★★★★
May 2, 2023

I have to say that the service here is excellent! We ordered a variety of dishes and these are some of our favorites: ⭐️ The poutine fries ⭐️ The lamb chops ⭐️ The Mongolian Beef ⭐️ The flatbread ⭐️ The churros! The churros were perfectly soft on the inside, just the way they should be!

★★★★
April 9, 2019

I ordered the Chicken Shawarma dinner which came out to $25+tax. The food here has full of flavour and it was delicious and enjoyable to eat. Yes, it is expensive but I would come back any day to enjoy this meal. The restaurant has a nice ambience and fast service. The salad that comes with the meal is addictive with the dressing, I have never tasted salad so good. The laffa was also addicting, but will fill you up so fast you wouldn’t even know. My favourite kosher restaurant hands down.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Hours wrong

Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Probably the worst or one of the worst restaurant in GTA. The kebab was overcooked, burned and tested and looked like a charcoal. The chef should be ashamed for his cooking . Stay away from this place.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Enjoyed my delicious kabob. Place was clean and nice. Parking in back. Also, the hamburger with fries were very tasty.

October 23, 2024

Horrible place, especially for take out. 23$ for a take out cold shawarma with a Laffa that breaks From being stale Vegetarian options: By far the lowest quality of salad bar. Almost nothing to offer

October 23, 2024

Over priced! Not clean, food below average.

Local Guide
September 23, 2024

doesnt taste authentic, food tastes bland

★★★
September 23, 2024

Grilled chicken had no taste and soup was not fresh, was very crowded

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great food and after a small mistake in filling the order they were amazing and sent a fix super fast. Great service !!!! Highly recommended !!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Best waiter is Nab. Excellent service, food delicious! Food

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Dined in. Was very good food. I loved the atmosphere. We heard a birthday song and the energy was infectious. Great dining experience. We were visiting from another city and were impressed with what we found here.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Nab is the man. Great service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Always a great meal

★★★
June 23, 2024

Good food, super expensive

★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Shawarma laffa fell apart, there were pickled cabbage in there, didnt taste good ;´

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Great food, great service, great staff.

★★★
May 23, 2024

We ordered a bunch of food. Majority were decent. We ordered the wings and I could see they didn t clean the chicken as there were still feathers all over it. I couldn t eat it. The schnitzel was good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

I ordered the baked egglant, the shakshuka, and the rainbow trout. All were delicious. The service was attentive and friendly, and I appreciated the complementary laffa bread and pickled vegetables. Yes, the food is more expensive than comparable items at other restaurants, but I enjoyed my meal there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Really fun and amazing food Vegetarian options: Salmon Parking: Depending on if busy Kid-friendliness: Hot dogs

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Thanks for the delicious food and amazing service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Strictly kosher. Recommended dishes

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Best shawarma in town none compares

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Best shawarma in town! They hook it up and pile high. The flavour is amazing and authentic and the staff is super nice. Thank you guys!

January 23, 2024

Airport Prices,,,,come on,,$150 for a steak,,,almost a joke,,yes its kosher but thats a bit much, thanks but no thanks

★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Nice place. Great service. Severely overpriced.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Absolutely delicious falafel sandwich, also got a can of Coke. The staff was very friendly, and I will be back soon to try other options.

December 23, 2023

Horrible customer service! so much attitude. You call to place and order and all you get is attitude. Good food, but taking my business elsewhere.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Ordered shawarma pita to go. The food is ok, however it is not worth $19.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

way too expensive for a mediocre food! Their shawarma was too oily for my liking. Wont come back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Yum food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious food, reasonably priced, great service and lovely atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best food I have ever had at a restaurant. Recommend to everyone, old or young. I am celiac and cant have gluten, and yet I still had the most delicious food ever. Lots of options to choose from and very negotiable. Overall definitly deserves a 5 star rating, thank you for the amazing food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food! Definitely recommend for anyone, they have allergy friends food and its a really good place to dine in with friends or family.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Sorry but the price is just not worth it $90 for 2 meals and it was just okay...

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious, service good, but a bit too crowdy. More important, online menu should be updated to the real one, quite different now.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Its a good restaurant. The chicken shawarma is really good.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Absolutely incredible food, waiters and place.

December 23, 2023

I rarely write negative reviews, but this one needs to be expressed. Today, my family and I visited Ba Li Laffa, where I had made a reservation for 10 people. Initially, the server was polite, but once the food was served, she never checked on us again. Despite understanding the challenges of a busy restaurant, this level of negligence was unacceptable. We had to personally ask for napkins and inquire about missing items such as tea. The kids had to request their drinks multiple times, and one of the meals arrived 15 minutes after everyone elses. There was no apology or acknowledgement of these issues. To make matters worse, three members of our party had to step out for 30 minutes but intended to return. Another server, who had curly hair, approached us and asked if we could give up half of our table. We explained that our party would be back, but she responded with hostility. Later, she abruptly brought the bill and displayed extreme rudeness towards me. I informed her about my unsuccessful attempts to order dessert and hot beverages due to the lack of attention from the staff. It was ironic how she had time to be rude to me and my family, yet neglected to clear our empty plates. Despite being unable to order dessert or hot beverages, I was coerced into paying the bill as they seemingly tried to rush us out. Ultimately, she remained at the table until we reluctantly agreed to give up the second table. Just five minutes later, our party returned, leaving us cramped with nine people at a six-seater table. Throughout the entire ordeal, no one from the staff attempted to apologize or show any kindness towards us. After repeatedly requesting the bill, it took a frustrating 20 minutes to receive it, only after I got up and asked for it myself. I have no intention of returning to Ba Li Laffa, and I cannot recommend it to anyone. Its particularly disappointing that, due to the included 18% tip for large parties, we were treated in such a disrespectful manner. I genuinely felt that my family and I were disrespected, and I hope the management will seriously consider this feedback.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Friendly staff ! Have tried several of their food options, always fresh and delicious ! Definitely worth a visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent Meal for everyone in my Family Our Server Sarah was an absolute delight Very helpful Very thoughtful Very nice Thank you Sarah

★★★
December 23, 2023

My expectations were very low, but as always I go in with an open mind. I dont usually eat at specifically kosher restaurants so I dont have a comparison. That being said the food was pretty good, I ordered chicken kabobs, and a chicken schnitzel. The portions of the chicken and fried were ample, but the side salad was a major disappointment, all the dressings were sub par. The wait staff was very accommodating and every request was met with speed and accuracy. The dips, and pickled stuff were all very tasty, personally I enjoyed the hummus the least. I think my only complaint would be the price for what you get, 33 for two skewers of 4 pieces of chicken, fries, and a side salad, is a bit excessive, I would say 20 should be the right price. Would I go there again, probably not as a choice, but if it was another family outing I would go.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

It has amazing food, but the waiters rarely come to the table. And the tables are very close to each other so it s very loud. Otherwise it s a good place to visit.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Extrimly expensive. $23.00 for a falafel. Food

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Other than the food lacking a bit of salt and flavor this was a good experience. Cost about 150$ USD for 3 adults& 2 children under 12. The place was clean

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

One of the few kosher establishments remaining in Thornhill ..been around for years. excellent food, always packed any night of the week, so be prepared for that.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I always come here to get a shawarma in a laffa. For kosher and the size of the portion the price is good. All the places charge $20 for a laffa so no different here except that its really worth the price. The restaurant itself is cool and has a nice atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Israeli atmosphere and food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We come all the way from Hamilton. Best place ever. Good food, Good vibe. And Kosher. Food : 5/5 |

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The worst service. And the laffa was dry, cold and stale.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious food! Will definitely come back soon!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Service has been great this time . Keep it up.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We ordered a food catering service for our corporate event of over 100 people. the evening was a smashing success, largely due to the great food and easy interaction with the guys at La Li Lafa. Days after, everyone couldn t stop talking about the food. Thanks to your great team

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We just picked up dinner and the food was absolutely delicious!! Everything was fresh and vibrant! Loved the sabich place, chicken motza ball soup and chicken balls . Can t wait to try everything else!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A good option for a casual kosher dining experience. A bit pricey for family dining, and too loud and busy for business dining, special occasions or dates. Pros: Kosher, good service, good food, easy parking, very large/generous portions, convenient location for those in or near Thornhill. Cons: a bit pricey relative to quality/ambience, can get loud and busy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The chicken schnitzel is delicious. I also really enjoyed the General Tao s (sp?) chicken.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We had a great experience here. The did was delicious and the portion sizes were good too. The staff were all very friendly and it was a very nice atmosphere. Even though it was busy we didnt have to wait for a table. I definitely recommend this place if youre looking for great schwarma, schnitzel or hummus.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food, enjoyable family atmosphere and wonderful service. Looking forward to returning soon.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The most amazing restaurant.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

4 stars for service and atmosphere 3.5 for food, portions are okay but rice a little dry. 3 stars for value.

December 23, 2022

Ordered food with Uber for 5 people , took way too long, food was bland and cold, missed items, they didn t provide cutlery or napkins, didn t follow any of the special instructions. A few of the guys were sick the next morning. They just don t care about the customer or food quality!!! Never again

★★
December 23, 2022

I choose this place because when we had the catering at work we got the food from here. It was amazing. This time, wasnt great at all. No taste on the meat. (Family combo) no sauce that comes with it. Also it came with laffa. Thankfully I ordered falafel on the side this one came with dip so I used the dip to enhance the taste of my food. The yellow rice was oily. Very disappointed. Not coming back here again.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

I felt at Ba Li Lapa...like in Israel, a great experience and the food is really delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The portions are great and the food was delicious. The food also held up well on the drive home, which is rare for pickup. Overall a great experience.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Ran out of Laffas, they offered a small pita instead

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Always a favourite

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Fast and friendly service. Good food !!! Try the Laffa

★★★★
December 23, 2022

So I originally ordered the boneless angus steak, not a fan but everything else was amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I has the best steak ever last night. 2 of us went, we had the cowboy steak which could easily serve 3 hungry men. It was fabulous. Lots of sides and exceptional service. They just get better with age... 5 stars without a doubt. Make a reservation. Tell them Yonah B sent you..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great food and service

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Very good food and srevis

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great place, great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious.!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Delicious! We went on one of the busiest nights of the year and the staff was calm and efficient, always friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Went to this place for a quick lunch . I really loved the place and the vibe. They have so many options and items to choose from. I ordered falafel laffah. And it was amazing. The portion size is also very good. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Hands down the best kosher resterant in the city for anything. My mother and I are now usual, its very tasty , they have the best pre appetizer when you sit down and very friendly great staff. Service is quick even when its there busiest time. I recommend this place for both dine in and catering.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We had my grandmothers 1 year memorial at BaLi Laffa and had a horrible experience. The food was lacking, although we paid for a certain amount of food. Service was horrible and dessert was served mid lunch and then hummus was brought after. Dirty plates were left on the table and nothing was in order. I feel like they acted extremely disrespectfully knowing that this was an important day for a Jewish family. I usually only support these establishments, but right now I feel embarrassed in front of my guests and my grandmothers memory. Horrible.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great food! Service not so much

December 23, 2022

Unfortunately, I had an order for pick up but I was not feel welcomed at all as well as the staff was rude. And the shawarma chicken and falafel were not fresh at all and smells not good at all. Very disapointed and will not come here again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Dietary restrictions: Strictly kosher restaurant

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Love this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Latest open kosher restaurant in Thornhill.

December 23, 2022

The food was sub par and ridiculously overpriced The Moroccan salmon lacked flavour. My family member had the kebab which was undercooked with the highlight was the fries. Monday special suggests that Buy 1 entrée get the second half price. How ever that is Not the case. In tiny writing is says only after 4PM. I will not come back here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent food and great service.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good food, price a bit high but acceptable given the quality. Issue is miserable staff with attitude. Waitress just stands staring at you and not taking orders. I asked her if she can take order and she says to wait and walks away and doesnt return. I wont be returning with my family either.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

An Israeli restaurant that serves delicious homemade food with excellent service. We ate shawarma there, we ate excellent rice, good sabih, well-fried schnitzel. They served us with pickles that gave us the feeling of home. All in all it was a good and tasty experience. Parking: Plenty of parking and close to the restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Absolutely delicious! All meals were tasty, baba ganouj fantastic. My friends had the salmon, shnitzel, huge chicken tacos, all fantastic. Ill be going back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Always a great experience. A bit pricey but food is absolutely delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Most consistent kosher restaurant in Toronto. The dishes are tasty huge, can never finish the whole meal. Service is always friendly and I like that they give you extra salads and sides before you even order

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Ordered 3 meals and made a mistake on 2 of the 3. Very disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Despite it being very busy, the staff was friendly and quick. And we got our food very quickly, and everything was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

So great I know someone who eats here every night!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

My favorite restaurant in Toronto

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great place !

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great food. However, don t waste your time ordering online. I showed up 45 minutes after ordering through their website (TouchBistro) and they had no idea about my order. Staff was kind enough to prepare my order in 3 minutes. Please disable online ordering if the restaurant isn t getting the orders.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Our group waited a long time to be seated despite having a reservation. The host wouldnt apologize and instead claimed we were 20 minutes late. The food was good and the waitress was very nice.

December 23, 2022

Trash

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

We ordered food for new year s eve and it was absolutely delicious! Everything was perfect and I would highly recommend checking it out!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

There was so much food and all of it was delicious!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

I order from Ba-Li Laffa all the time, one of my favourite restaurants! Consistently good food and great service. Highly recommend, especially the ribs!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Simple delicious with friendly take out service

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Always a good meal

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent food! They feature authentic Israeli, Iraqi, Thai, Indian, and Asian options. The flavours and presentation are top notch. Value for the portion volume. Highly recommend ;()

December 23, 2021

First time I picked up my takeout they forgot the put the laffa which comes with it. Today the didnt give me any tahini wich also was supposed to come with the shawarma dinner plate. The meat was not enough and dry. The rise was Dry too but it was about a ton! Both times I had to beg for plastic cutlery. For 32 dollars a plate absolutely not worthed!

★★★★
December 23, 2021

They charged us for a salad I ordered but forgot to pack it. Frustrating but a simple mistake. Otherwise would be 5 stars

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great chicken laffa

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

This place has the best shawarma! Very friendly staff and generous portions. I highly recommend this restaurant. Also, their hot sauce is delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Delicious food!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

My family ordered takeout yesterday. Excellent quality and quantity of food! Props on the everything laffa !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I been to Ba-Li Laffa about 4 times now. At first, I was very apprehensive about Shawarma in general since it didnt really sit well with me. After giving my taste buds another chance, I ordered Their Chicken Shawarma in Laffa for about $17.00. Lookwise, it was great but the taste absolutely blew me away. Somehow the homogeneity of all the flavors mixed together to make one of the best Laffas Ive ever had. You could taste every component and it was delicious. The chicken was very flavorful and well cooked, as well as the Laffa being chewy, yet pillowy soft. The other day I came back for more at a later time, but they had just ran out of Shawarma. I was pretty disappointed but i was offered a Chicken Schnitzel in Laffa. It was great. *UPDATE* Quality got even better. Lunch Special Shawarma for 12$ is the way to go. It stuffs two people, and can be a big snack for 4. Conclusion: Service: 5 Stars (It can get busy, but its worth waiting for) Food: 5 Stars hands down Price: 4 Stars Its a little bit pricey, but dont say its not worth the money. Cleanliness: 5 Stars (Spotless Place) Presentation: Perfect. 10/10 Would Recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Delicious food, nice people working here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Amazing food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Delicious food, fresh, tasty, and with their most recent promotions very budget friendly. Was able to feed a family of 5 for under 40 bucks! Portions are generous and the service spot on! Ba Li Laffa is our go to in Thornhill!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great service, reasonable prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good service + good food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent food/service, so much more than just a plain lafa joint. Excellent selection of high quality meats, as well as excellent veriaty of Asian/Middle Eastern cuisine.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Nice burger, drive through could be a bit quicker. Customer Service could be more perky, not friendly. (This review is for the A&W at Bathurst and Steeles.) Ba li laffa is a place I will be visiting. Rave reviews!!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Amazing food, should definitely check this place out when you have a chance.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Had a great time dining under the tent,

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent food and service. Large portions. Took half home Had the mushroom hummus appetizer and chicken schnitzel sandwich. Very nice patio area.

★★★
December 23, 2021

Foods not bad but we were not crazy about it...its too much of a mix trying to be many cuisines at ones. Like most savvy world travellers, Turkish cuisine overall is far far superior ofcourse. No comparison night and day in quality flavours and selection. The Turks have perfected and have much better far superior better versions of most of these dishes especially even the Original Turkish shepherds salad(Choban salad) or so called Israel salad. First of all it needs to be chopped up much more finely and NEEDS mint/parsley olive oil/malt vinegar me lemon. Most of these dishes are not Israel at the end of the day... The originate from the Arabs..

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Delicious food, good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Nice atmosphere, good service, great food. All around great experience.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Last night out for dinner with family visiting from Israel. Decor nice. Wait-staff pleasant and exceptional. Huge menu, large portions & reasonably priced. Food came hot, as we ordered & tasted fantastic. Will definitely return!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great food, amazing service. Honestly the best kosher meat food in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Really nice place

December 23, 2021

I was very disappointed in the service. I ordered the good online, told me it will be ready @ 6:37. I went to go pick it up, and the food wasnt ready. I waited for a extra 45 minutes for the food, that was cold. The owner or manager told me to yell at the staff to hurry up with my order? Was not happy at all with Ba-Li Laffa

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

One of the few places that have stayed consistently good over the years, their shawarma and steaks are always great.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

all the food is excellent! sometimes they skimp on the amount of kebob in the sandwhiches but really good overall

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

One of the best kosher Middle Eastern restaurants in the GTA. The laffa is fluffy and light, the pita is crisp and made with quality ingredients, and the meats are cooked to perfection. Savoury, flavourful sauces and prompt, attentive service. Consistently my go-to establishment for shawarma, kebob, falafel and pita to go.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Amazing ribs really recommended for everyone to try !!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great at everything!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Big portions

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Probably the best shawarma and falafel place in GTA. Fresh laffas are great, and they do have amba!

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great spot!

December 23, 2020

Mother s Day. One of the busiest restaurant. days of the year. And Covid. People desperate for take out for a special occasion. For a restaurant that is used to having very busy Sundays, how can you mess this up? You have been offering take out since day 1 and during Covid, since April 19th. I placed an order in the late afternoon via the website and was given a pickup time of 6:45 - 6:55,. When I arrived at 6:45 pm there was a parking lot full of people waiting to be called. When one of the customers names was called, I asked that that customer what time her pick up was confirmed for, she told me 5:45 pm. - the restaurant had her waiting in the parking lot for 1 hr. A few minutes later I heard one of the staff say we weren t prepared for this. At 7 pm I heard they were cancelling orders. When I placed my order online I had to provide my cell phone number and email address. At 7:30 pm, Bali Laffa had still not send any notification, phone or email, about the delays or cancellations. Don t cell phones and email work BOTH ways? No posting about it on their website. Good thing someone came out of the restaurant at 7:15 to take our names ... but at 7:45 pm we were still waiting for updates. I should have just left but I was hostage to the fact that there aren t too many kosher take out options and it was getting very late to start the process all over again. There isn t ANY excuse for not having a back up plan for one of the busiest restaurant days of the year. Today, Bali Laffa management showed an appalling disrespect for their customers .... they should have not taken orders to start with when it was known they had a staff shortage, or should have taken down the site for the day - that would have been better received than: having customers arrive with no prior warning that there would be a delay of over an hour, not offering the waiting customers the option for the restaurant to call them when the order was ready instead of making them wait in the freaking cold parking lot, not offering a discount when they actually placed the order in the customer s hands, and not offering some discount at a future date.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

There laffa wraps/sandwiches are not very good at all! Go to Dr.Laffa if you want better laffa sandwiches and just better laffa period!!! They need to fix this. There shawarma is not very good either!Otherwise everything else is excellent when it comes to portions and flavour!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Amazing

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Delicious Food, Generous Portions, Friendly and Courteous Service (especially Mira ;)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Thank you Nab for excellent and friendly service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Delicious food! Great service and friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Best service . Best food. Whole family loves it !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Delicious food. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Amazing restaurant. My husband and I have been here several times before Covid. Since Covid we have ordered in a few Shabbat dinners and each and every one has been absolutely delicious. We highly recommend this kosher restaurant to everyone. Great service. Randee

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Amazing food to your door

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Delicious, fresh, fairly priced.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Our company had a holiday celebration and appetizers and the meals all came from Ba-Li Laffa. Oh My Goodness. Amazing Food. I highly recommend it!!