Chapter I

Heritage of the Ancient Levant

Time-honoured Arabic culinary traditions reborn in downtown Toronto

Chapter II

Where Fire Meets Heritage

Live hearths awakening rare spices from Damascus to Beirut

Chapter III

Slow-Roasted Over Live Coals

18-hour saffron, cardamom, and extra-virgin olive oil marinade

Chapter IV

Born From Living Flames

Mastery of open charcoal rotisserie and authentic Levantine grills

Chapter V

The Art of the Knife

Tender golden ribbons carved fresh to order straight from the spit

Chapter VI

Pure Olive Oil & Aleppo Sumac

Handcrafted tahini, whipped garlic toum, and market-fresh herbs

Chapter VII

Harmony in Every Single Bite

Warm saj bread, creamy toum, house-cured pickles, and sumac onions

Zaytoun Toronto

The Grand Table of the Middle East

Generous hospitality, timeless flavours — crafted in Canada.

Our Heritage

From the Old Quarters of Damascus & Beirut to Toronto

Zaytoun is an authentic celebration of Arab culture, generous hospitality, and ancestral culinary artistry. We brought the rich flavours of the Levant to the heart of Toronto — slow-carved charcoal shawarma, cold-pressed virgin olive oil, fragrant heirloom rice dishes, and vibrant mezze designed to bring people together around a shared table.

Whether stopping by for a crave-worthy saj wrap or gathering for a celebratory multi-course dinner with friends, every plate is crafted with obsession: premium Canadian farm meats, imported heritage spices, and recipes handed down through generations.

Live Fire & Charcoal Roasting

Carved to order from our custom rotating spit; never held in warming trays or reheated.

Legendary Arab Hospitality in Toronto

Warm welcomes, abundant portions, spiced cardamom tea, and a room built for family feasts and lively nights.

Ancestral Recipes & 100% Halal

Authentic Levantine flavours crafted with top-tier Canadian ingredients and pure Mediterranean olive oil.

16+Signature Masterpieces
100%Freshly Made Daily
4Languages Spoken With Care
CADHonest, Transparent Pricing

Live Charcoal Rotisserie

Tender, caramelized shawarma carved fresh to order with whipped toum, house pickles, and sumac-dusted onions.

Handmade Mezze to Share

Silk-smooth hummus, smoked baba ghanoush, vibrant herbaceous tabbouleh, and crisp fattoush with pomegranate molasses.

Grand Heritage Feast Platters

Jordanian lamb mansaf with jameed, Palestinian chicken maqluba, fragrant kabsa, and Moroccan tagines for the table.

Proudly Rooted in Toronto

A welcoming downtown venue where our team proudly serves you in English, Arabic, French, and Persian.

Chef Pick
Shawarma
$22.95
Slow-roasted shawarma with toum, pickles, and sumac onions
Kabsa
$24.95
Fragrant basmati rice with spiced chicken, almonds, and black lime
Mansaf
$28.95
Jordanian lamb with saffron rice and traditional jameed yogurt sauce
Maqluba
$23.95
Layered rice with chicken, eggplant, and cauliflower, served upside down
Tagine
$25.95
Slow-cooked chicken with olives, preserved lemon, and saffron
Couscous
$21.95
Steamed semolina with vegetables, chickpeas, and aromatic spices
Koshari
$18.95
Rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas, and spiced tomato sauce
Foul Medames
$14.95
Slow-cooked fava beans with olive oil, cumin, and lemon

Visit Us

Welcome to the Table of Zaytoun

Dine-in, takeout, and catering. Our spit is fired up fresh every single morning for uncompromised quality.

124 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1
Mon–Thu: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Fri–Sat: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM · Sun: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
+1 (416) 555-1234

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