Middle Eastern Restaurants

Looking for the best Middle Eastern restaurants near you in Canada? You’ve come to the right place. This category is your exclusive guide to halal-certified Middle Eastern dining—from Syrian grills to Lebanese mezze and Palestinian musakhan. Whether you’re planning a special night out or simply craving authentic, comforting dishes, our listings connect you with top-rated Middle Eastern restaurants nearby, wherever you are in Canada.

A Flavorful Journey Across the Middle East

Middle Eastern cuisine is known for its bold spices, warm hospitality, and rich culinary traditions. The restaurants featured here focus on halal dishes from countries like Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine, Egypt, and Yemen—each offering its own authentic specialties.

Popular menu highlights include:

  • Grilled meats: Juicy kababs, shish taouk, lamb chops
  • Appetizers & dips: Hummus, baba ganoush, kibbeh, tabbouleh, fattoush
  • Signature mains: Mandi, musakhan, kabsa, maqluba, mansaf
  • Halal sweets: Kunafa, harissa, madlouka, baklava

Explore Middle Eastern Culinary Roots by Region

  • Lebanese Cuisine: Known for manakish, falafel, hummus, and fresh salads like tabbouleh and fattoush.
  • Syrian Cuisine: Famous for grilled meats, Aleppan kibbeh, fattoush, and decadent desserts like madlouka and kunafa.
  • Moroccan Cuisine: Offers rich, aromatic dishes like tagine and couscous.
  • Iraqi Cuisine: Enjoy traditional grills, lamb quzi, kabsa with nuts, and fragrant majboos.
  • Egyptian Cuisine: Satisfy your cravings with dishes like koshari, ful medames, and taameya (Egyptian falafel).
  • Palestinian Cuisine: Taste the bold flavors of musakhan with sumac, traditional maqluba, and classic mansaf.
  • Yemeni Cuisine: Known for authentic mandi, sizzling saltah, and hearty meat stews.

Middle Eastern Food That Feels Like Home

Whether you’re in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, or another city, there’s likely a Middle Eastern restaurant nearby serving fresh halal meals made with care and tradition. Many offer dine-in, delivery, and catering services for special events like Eid, weddings, and corporate gatherings.

If you’re searching for halal food that blends tradition with modern flair, Mulham Cuisine in Mississauga is a must-try. Known for its hand…

Sama Lounge

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Sama Lounge isn’t just a restaurant—it’s the first of its kind in Canada, where authentic Middle Eastern cuisine meets elevated presentatio…
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Ottawa Kabab

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Discover Ottawa Kabab, a standout halal dining destination nestled in the heart of Canada’s capital. Celebrated for its mastery of both Ira…
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At Chef Abod Café & Catering, we bring the rich, diverse, and authentic flavors of the Middle East and Mediterranean straight to your t…
Inspired by the name "Al-Sham" (the Levant), Levant Restaurant is one of the closest authentic Syrian dining spots near Square One Mall in …
Shawarma Alzaeem is a well-regarded Middle Eastern restaurant in Mississauga. Known for its authentic Syrian flavors and 100% halal offerin…
Bread & Salt Bakehouse in Mississauga is a family-owned bakery and café that brings together the rich flavors of Levantine and Mediterr…
Falafel Plus in Mississauga is a popular Mediterranean eatery celebrated for its authentic flavors and freshly prepared dishes. The restaur…
Mandi Guys Restaurant & Café in London, Ontario, brings the rich flavors of traditional Yemeni cuisine to the heart of the city. This h…
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Paramount Fine Foods is a popular Middle Eastern restaurant in Toronto known for its authentic Lebanese flavors, halal-certified dishes, an…
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Zaad Restaurant is a popular Middle Eastern eatery in Toronto, renowned for its flavorful shawarma, grilled meats, and vegetarian options. …
Al Salam Bakery & Restaurant is a family-owned Arabic eatery located at 10141 34 Avenue NW in Edmonton, Alberta. Renowned for its authe…
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Aleppo Kebab in Scarborough offers an authentic taste of Syria, crafted by Zakaria Al Mokdad, a refugee from Bosra who founded the restaura…
Saraya Restaurant in Mississauga is a halal Middle Eastern eatery known for its flavorful, authentic cuisine and warm, inviting atmosphere.…
Original Shawarma in Mississauga is a well-known Middle Eastern restaurant celebrated for its authentic flavors and generous portions. The …
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Byblos Downtown has become a symbol of culinary excellence in Toronto, garnering recognition and acclaim for its exceptional food. In 2014,…
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Aleppo Shawarma and Donair is a popular Syrian restaurant located in Calgary, Alberta, known for serving authentic Middle Eastern dishes in…
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Maha’s Egyptian Brunch is a charming, family-run restaurant in Toronto known for serving authentic Egyptian breakfast and brunch dishes wit…
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Zezafoun Syrian Cuisine is a family-owned restaurant in Toronto offering authentic, home-style Syrian dishes crafted with warmth and tradit…
East Tea Can in Mississauga offers an elegant and flavorful journey through Middle Eastern cuisine, combining authentic ingredients with cr…
CheeZaatar is a Lebanese bakery and restaurant in Mississauga, Ontario, renowned for its authentic manakish and traditional Lebanese dishes…
Baghdad Restaurant in Mississauga brings the essence of Iraqi street food and home-style cooking to life with a menu full of flavorful, hal…
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In Calgary, House of Mandi has been serving authentic Yemeni cuisine since 2015, becoming a beloved destination for rich, traditional flavo…