Azkadenya Restaurant Queen St. W. in Toronto

Wonderful restaurant- great place for a quick and delicious lunch. Not only was the quantity and quality of the food really good, but the customer service was superb. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff, they deserve a six star rating!

Wonderful food and very kind staff!

The rice served was out of this world! It left an amazing taste in my mouth. Definitely recommend taking the Jerusalem street style plate.

We had a great experience here. The food was awesome. We love the flavours.

Entering Azkadenya Restaurant is like going to the Middle East, in terms of the atmosphere and the taste of the food. I highly recommend trying it

I had an amazing experience at Azkadenya. The food was delicious and full of flavor, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. They made us feel right at home. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for great food and service!

Good food and service and friendly staff

One of my favorite restaurants! The interior is so comfortable and stylish. The service is great all the employees are friendly and the food is made in good time. The food itself is amazing, Ive visited a couple times now and have never been let down.

Delicious food and great service! The menu had a lot of tasty options, and everything we ordered was cooked perfectly. Definitely a spot worth visiting!

On that day there was only one nice person serving us, so we waited for a while but the food was amazing

Humis and grilled skew.

Incredible place.. as a vegetarian love love love their haloomi wrap. It s the best wrap Ever! Add to that sticky date cake and you are going to be super satisfied.. my fav spot downtown!!

One of the best restaurant. Good service, best food.

Great food served in a warm, thoughtfully curated atmosphere that gives you glimpses of pre-Nakba Palestine. Owner is a lovely man from Gaza. Go show your support!

Fire place, fire food, fire service. Certified RANs

Kind owner, amazing food, certified RAN s fire place to eat

Chicken was juicy and portion size was perfect. You can tell they put time and effort into making sure the food is great quality, we need more places like this!

The food is amazing, and the service is even better. Highly, highly recommend Azkadenya to anyone in the city or visiting, this is a must try!! I think the owner was working today and he seems so passionate about what he does.

absolutely delicious.

delicious food and great service

Food is good, the portions are big, but hygiene is bad. They didnt wear gloves to pick up the flat bread or serve fries. It was the same unwashed hands they used to take payments from customers. If you are willing to close your eyes in that part, you will definitely like it. The entrance smelled like pee. Would I have known that, I would probably not have given any tips upfront.

Amazing food, a must try!! Start with Jerusalem plate.

Good food and great service

Food was what one should eat every day for pure bliss. We got Jerusalem plate and fattoush.

Azkadenya serves some of the best Middle Eastern food Ive had in Toronto. The flavors are authentic, and you can really taste the quality in every dish. If youre after genuine Middle Eastern cuisine, this place is a must-visit!

Clean, delicious, welcoming people.

Not more than 2 stars for the quality of the food.

Delicious falafel fresly made daily

The best falafels I have had downtown! I always come back just for the falafels and it tastes the same every time! They are made fresh daily in house!

Food was great but the protein could be a little less dry. Overall the vibe of the restaurant (interiors, lighting, etc) was on point. The staff is friendly and the service is good. The food came really quick and everything was freshly made.

Falafel just as good as the Mississauga location.. chicken was delicious.

The lamb wrap looks quite different from the menu Where are the tomatoes and onions? So this wrap is a bit dry and pricey

With a dietary restriction, it s important to know what I put into my body and the hostess was very helpful! The food was great quality as well and presented in a clean way making it very easy to enjoy. We ll be back!!

I love this place. Am Caribbean and love trying new foods. Am now an addict. Brigett

Good, simple fare.

Amazing food quality and decor. Highly recommended.

Simply amazing. Thank you for everything

Its pretty good, i would say the platter is expensive for 1 person but 2 people can share it along with a side. The garlic sauce (toum) was absolutely perfect, best toum ive had in canada Vegetarian options: They have falafel

Tried their chicken shawarma plate and it was really really good. The meat was tender and juicy, and the portion was generous. Ill be back! Food : 5/5

Quality is always great and food is delicious. The staff are kind and attentive.

Nice Atmosphere, excellent menu options and excellent staff. At affordable prices. The sandwiches and dishes are super.

Tariq was an accommodating host, incredible service and food. Well done!

Can t say enough about Azkadenya. Try to come out here every time I m in Toronto!! Great staff

This is hands down THE best spot in town for Falafel. Theyre so soft and crunchy. The hummus is perfect too. Overall, the Arabic food scene in Downtown is not the best, but Azkadenya is a GEM!

The food is absolutely delicious, the staff are great, and the place is clean and thoughtfully laid out. Such a gem!

The shawarma wrap was perfectly spiced, and the slaw gave it a delightful crunch. We also shared the hummus with freshly baked pita. Spectacular food, and quickly made for how fresh everything was. What a treat to stumble upon this place!

I went here today and was pleasantly surprised! I never know what to expect when trying a new place. I ordered the chicken shawarma and it was AMAZING. The wrap was so soft, but had a nice chew. The meat was tender, juicy, and flavourful. I loved the way the sauces mixed with the fries in the wrap. The cabbage and pickles inside were almost my favourite part because they added acidity. I will say the wait was a bit longer than anticipated, but they have a sign that warns you of that when ordering. It was well worth the wait since they take care in preparing your dish. I am excited to try something new off the menu!.

Excellent food - first time in a while I actually tasted real rice and flavors. The bbq meat is fresh and delicious. Food : 5/5

Best place to try All kinds of shawarma

Delicious shawarma & great service, God bless you

Staff is really sweet. There was an issue with my order and they immediately worked on fixing it. Also gave us some date cake on the house (which tastes amazing! I didnt find it to be overly sweet like a lot of desserts are. It has spices in it too). I would also recommend ordering falafel there. The outside is crisp and the inside is soft. Vegetarian options: Falafel and different vegetable sides, hummus and other pita dips

Delicious food! Loved the artwork on the plates! Liked the overall decor of the restaurant as well.

Hummus and bread is the best. Lots of seating and nice atmosphere

First time coming to this place, highly recommended, very delicious shawarma.. absolutely would come again and again

They literally make sandwiches with love. Your brother from Jordan!

Fantastic... words cant describe how good this restaurant is, enjoyed every single bite.. highly recommended

Good food and good prices, the owner was very nice too!

Good food, well decorated and clean space, and at a decent price :) Would recommend to my friends. we ordered a beef and a lamb shawarma and I suggest the lamb one! Or was so good.

Very clean and spacious place located in heart of downtown. The food was very nice, high quality, good portions and prepared to order. Staff are attentive and very friendly. Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair and stroller accessible

Delicious and fresh food. Clean and nice decoration.

Over 20 minutes for a wrap with fries... they ended up forgetting my order...

Loved this place! We ordered the chicken shawarma it was super tender and bursting with flavor. The in-house bread is a game-changer. A great place for middle-eastern food lovers! And let s not forget about the design it s such a fun place to enjoy an authentic bite

The restaurant is very delicious. Greetings to them from Saudi Arabia Thanks to Professor Tariq Abu Hamza

Excellent food Kid-friendliness: Yeah Wheelchair accessibility: Yeah

Good food!

Food was fresh and delicious! Portions are generous too!

Not my first time. Food always great. I noticed they switched to President Choice Soda for their drinks. They no longer serve the other ones so I decided to leave a supportive review. So much respect for you guys!

I really enjoyed the experience in this lovely restaurant from A to Z. The gentleman explained the menu to us well and helped us make our choice. The place is beautiful and clean, the choice of colors and decorations go very well with the theme of the restaurant. The food is delicious and the employees are smiling. Truly a place to visit with your eyes closed. I will definitely come back next time without a doubt. Highly recommended

Owner/manager was extremely kind, he saw we came in with flowers so might be celebrating a special day and served us his date cake dessert for free! Vegetarian options: Hummus, Salads

My quest to find a good Middle-Eastern food place in Toronto goes on. Astronomical difference from how good it would taste in the Middle East.

I visited it with my friend, and really enjoyed the beauty. The food was amazing, I had the mixed grill and it was very delicious. I will definitely go again

Its an amazing location, close to all transportation. I went with my friends and we ordered falafel sandwich, fatoush salad, chicken shawrma plate. All are delicious . We will go back again for sure.

Rude behaviour

Food was OK. Service was efficient if not friendly. The space was uncomfortable.

The food is good but the service isn t that great. I gave it four star because of the food. I don t think I will like to eat there again. They need to step up their game. Like is said food is good no doubt. Food

The decor here is warm and inviting. The ambience is cozy and the food is reasonably priced. This spot is great for groups. I like the causal feel and fun colours in the food and decor. Easy process to order and quick service. I ll be back again. Really convenient location as it is right near Osgoode station.

Very awesome restaurant and delicious food

Great food.

Another Middle eastern resturant we tried. Food was tasty and portion size was enough for two people. We ate MothersChoice, which came 4 falafel, Chicken Shawarma + Rice & Salad. Its tasty , yum and different to other shawarma places. Its a great option for lunch specially when you ate starving. Lots of seating available and you can also do a take out. Its very close to Osgoode Subway station! Please try this resturant at-least once at you wont be regretting it. Recommended!! Vegetarian options: Falafel & fries Parking: garage parking

This is literally the best hummus I have tried to date. The beef is very soft and portions are very large. Would highly recommend. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

Food is really good , fresh and filed with love

Extremely long wait for takeout no interest on waiting customers

worst place to have shawarma ! Its not at all authentic , it has more cabbage than the roll dough ! and chicken was so blunt and tasteless !

Fresh food, great pricing, hospital and smiley people.. chef Tariq did a very nice job!

Clean place, owner is very generous and super diuious and healthy food! Their Humus and Falafel is #1 and the best you could ever try

Excellent shawarma bites, big portions, really cool vibe and great service!

The lamb kofta sandwich is a beautiful thing.

Loved the food. Been here a few times and have never been disappointed

The food in general was okay. If you like middle eastern food it s not too bad. For me I had the sheesh. Typical chicken beef combo with some rice and salad. The garlic sauce was pretty good and humus was pretty decent too. The beef was a bit stale, maybe overcooked. But overall okay.

The actual dishes didnt quite match the photos. The rice was served cold. However, when I brought it up to the staff, the chef personally came out with a warm plate. It was a thoughtful gesture on the chefs part.

Was absolutely delicious! First time in Toronto and this spot is a gem. The hummus was addictive. Made me feel like I was back home at my grandmother s.

They charge $17 before tax for six falafels, a tiny portion of salad, and a scoop of hummus. The pictures of the in restaurant serving sizes do not match the take sizes. It was not worth it at all, I had to go eat more food immediately afterwards.

Don t be afraid of the outlook, the food is tasty, portions are huge and the staff is very friendly

good atmosphere and location, however food is just alright they used a tortilla for shawarma

Great food!

Amazing food

Very bad service worst food

Perfect place to enjoy a nice Vegetarian Mediterranean lunch and people watch on Queen Street.

Nice spot, good ambience. Nice and tasty food

WOw - the jerusalem plate was absolutely delicious. One of the best places in Toronto for middle eastern food!! Couches and tables were super comfy too. 5/5

I recently used Azkadenya for catering a party and I couldnt be happier with the experience. The shawarma bites were a crowd-pleaser, tender and bursting with flavour. The hummus was top-notch, creamy, and one of the most authentic ones I ve had here. Chef Ahmed, Tarek, and Hadi were professional, flexible, and easy to work with. They effortlessly accommodated our requests and ensured a seamless experience. If you re looking to cater an event, I d highly recommend Azkadenya!

Amazing shawarma sandwich probably best I had in toronto. Made with love and care and the staff is very friendly.

Azkadenya is a fantastic spot! The vibe is lively, and the food, thanks to Chef Tarek, is downright amazing. The shawarma sandwich and kebab plate were top-notch a perfect blend of flavors that left us thoroughly satisfied. Definitely coming back for more!

Food is delicious. Service was good as well and gave a free dessert.

Dropped in for a quick dinner and wow the food was great! Restaurant looked clean and staff were nice. The platter was great, really fresh crispy falafel, smooth humous, and rice was nice and fluffy.

As someone from the Middle East I can assure you The food was fresh authentic and very good period the restaurant was clean period the service was friendly and I left with a compliment sticky cake from the chef I highly recommend you to this restaurant.

Food was good but very overpriced

Visited with my friend and really enjoyed the vibe and aesthetic. The food was amazing, I had the Sheesh and it was so good. Would absolutely go again

This was a great find I got the platter with falafel and every thing was so fresh, the hummus, fries, really tender falafel, the pita was freshly made. They had olive oil to drizzle if needed. For the price the quality is outstanding, this is going to be my new regular quick lunch/ dinner spot. Give this place a shot! The place is clean and good service

I had an exceptional dining experience at , thanks to servers Pukar, Pammika, and Neil. Their attentive service and friendly demeanor added to the enjoyment of our dinner with friends. The seamless coordination and personalized attention they provided truly enhanced our evening. I highly recommend [Azkadenya] for not only its delicious cuisine but also for the outstanding service delivered by Pukar, Pammika, and Neil.

A very great place for authentic middle eastern food.....falafel and sumac fries are second to none...Def. recommend

First time going to this spot. Was very clean place, the atmosphere was as the photos show, and I was impressed! The food was fresh and amazing. Definitely will be back again!

We went in but didnt like the atmosphere so left without ordering

Follow @bredgyeats for more food posts! The Med Veg - Eating vegetarian wasnt so bad, especially with the freshly baked, fluffy pita bread. Perfect for dipping in the hummus, or tomato sauce, or sandwiching it with falafel, or all of the above. The falafel was a bit dry but flavour was decent.

I ordered a Jerusalem street style via Uber eats.. It was disgusting and horrible that we had to threw the entire food.. NEVER ORDER FROM HERE.. It was such a waste of money and time..

Plastic found in the salad!

#Arabic Food

Great hospitality, food, everything!

Tasty and a good, casual place to catch-up with friends

Very good and tasty food! Recommend this halal restaurant & the service is good friendly!

Lovely Restaurant

really tasty, got the jerusalem platter. portion was generous and the rice was sooo bomb, Im gonna get an extra side of rice next time.

They have a very good taste and the ambience is lovely Vegetarian options: Its mostly for non vegetarians. Food : 5/5 |

If you like small portions, excess packaging, and high prices, then this is the place for you.

Amazing food. Had the leventine platter. Probably the best shish tawook in downtown. Must try!

Hands down the best middle eastern restaurant and the best shawarma in Toronto

Had a work lunch here, everyone found something they liked. I really enjoyed their halloumi wrap. Everything looks exactly like the pictures! Dietary restrictions: halal

EXCELLENT food with quite big portions. This was our first meal after getting off a flight to toronto, so we hadnt eaten for ~6 hrs and were quite hungry when getting to this place. But the food turned out to be *more than enough* for us. we ordered a tawook on rice (seems to be chicken kabob + rice + veggie) and a chicken wrap, and we (2 ppl) could barely finish it. The quality was good too. The chicken tasted delicious, and we loved the wrap as well.

Extremely late time - took about 20 mins to prepare a shawrma

Great ambience, delicious food, loved the sumac fries!

Azkadenya Restaurant Queen Street West was really good! Service is quick, the atmosphere is excellent and the food is pretty good!

We ordered mixed Grill & mixed shawarma plates was very good ! It s delicious food after Toronto waterfront marathon I recommend for everyone, looking Jordanian restaurant downtown Toronto Food

Very inattentive cashier, charged me twice. No greetings, no smile. The owner was nice and fixed the issue.

The food was very delicious. Recommend

Very helpful, hospitable, and professional staff! Food, decor, and ambiance all incredible

I walked in looking for a halal place while I was in the city and was not disappointed. The server was courteous waiting patiently for me to decide what I wanted. He explained the different options on the menu and how I could combine different items in the platter and the cost difference. The food itself was good. I didnt customize but just went for a full Mixed Grill. If I had to pick on something, I would have said a separate plate for fries would be more convenient. But all the items in the dish were delicious and had good portions. The restaurant is clean and welcoming and the restroom is also clean enough. The cost is not particularly great but considering the food and the location, its reasonable. I would definitely like to go here again. Dietary restrictions: Halal

Very dope, perfect place to walk into. Got the chicken shawarma platter, shawarma, hummus, rice and white sauce were very generous and delicious. Pita was fresh and tasty, especially with the hummus. All the workers were very nice:)

The food was fabulous! Service was friendly. Prices are good. We couldnt have been more pleased.

Very friendly staff and a very unique shawarma. I really liked it.

Ordered online. One of the best authentic Shawarmas in Toronto!

Very bad experience

Super slow employees. Roaming around aimlessly. No clue whats going on. (5 more minutes) only words that come out of them.

Dropped in for some food, and didn t expect this place to be as good as it was, the meat was tender and well seasoned. The spices were super interesting. Spoke to the chef and they told me it s Jordanian food. The rice was also spiced with cloves and other aromatics, the hummus was silky smooth.

Nice place . Food is fine . Shawarma is cooked like a stew not on the vertical sheeeh

Ok food. Rude lady at the counter.

Amazing place, lots of place to sit as well as options to stand. Food came quickly and was delicious. Definitely coming again. Vegetarian options: Falafel, fattouch salad, sticky date cake, hummus, and plenty more vegetarian options Kid-friendliness: High chairs available for infants and kids

The service was kind, and the food was amazing.

Nice clean place right on Queen str W. We ordered the beef shawarma and the mixed grill (chicken and lamb). The sharwama was fine but definitely not among my fav shawarma place (only onion and cabage as vegs inside, not sure if it was truly mediterranian. The chicken was very good but the lamb was dry and chewy. I was more impressed with the decor than with the foods.

One of my favorite falafels in the city!

Wanted Shwarma on a salad. Paid 21$ for this. The chicken was clearly cooked on the grill not a spit, and covered in some kind of BBQ sauce, so not sure what they are calling Shwarma. The salad also came with pita chips, Not listed on the menu and trying not to eat carbs so a bit of a inconvenience. In fairness the guy saw me removing them and offered to make it again, not interested in waiting or wasting food so I refused. It tasted ok, there was about a cup of dry chicken and the salad was swimming in a vinigaret that make it impossible to finish. Not even close to Worth 20$, if you like Shwarma go elsewhere.

One of the best shawarma.

Absolutely fresh and delicious. Outstanding:

We found this place by chance and the surprise was very good, the staff who served us was very friendly, the place was very clean and the food had very good flavor and very good quantity.

Poor Quality food no respect for employee

Worst Customer as well as staff service. Staff are treated very poorly.

Very nice place, tasty food, great people, prices are good.

Great atmosphere and amazing falafel Kid-friendliness: High chair Food : 4/5 |