Middle Eastern Restaurants near Waterdown, ON

“my favourite spot for shawarma, always get the freshest and most quality meat whenever i’ve been here doesn’t matter the time of day. the workers are very friendly and overall my favourite lunch/dinner spot whenever i’m in the mood for a quick biteVegetarian options: have options such as falafel and veggiesDietary restrictions: very accommodating“

“Went there with my bf and friends. My bf and I had the chicken skewer plate. It was our first time here and we loved it! Food was amazing, staff were friendly and kind. Also loved the tea they gave us. The atmosphere was lovely. We'll be going back again!“

“So, that is a real shawarma! Their shawarma is pure heavenly. Very fresh ingredients, friendly service. light lovely garlic and moist not too salty chicken. The chicken is very delicious and tender, you can notice the difference! The greens with the platter were so fresh, and the portion was just very filling! More importantly, the owner, Mina, is very friendly, talks to customers and get to know them and remember them coming again all the time! Overall, wonderful experience, definitely back again!“

“One of the best and cleanest places I’ve eaten in the GTA area, extremely nice and professional staff, great hospitality and care, the food was over the top, I was so happy I stopped by and ate here, definitely will come back here and bring my family and defiantly recommend trying.“

“Nicely decorated, well kept restaurant. Owner served us beautiful food, his freshly made humus was very tasty, and the shawarma over salad was also very good. Ordered a large portion, which is basically two meals. Will definitely come back when in this “

“I think La Luna was the first Lebanese restaurant I ever ate at, more years ago than I want to count. I was in town for an appointment and took my teen there and it is still fantastic. We had the lunch special and the wrap and salad were a generous portion and delicious. The baklava was tasty and 1 order was plenty to share for 2 people. Highly recommend!“

“Great spot for great food, and above and beyond customer service.The gentleman that runs this place knows the business well and serves his customers efficiently attentively listening to their requests.I ordered a chicken shawarma plate with less rice and more veggies. Gave me a few options on how I’d like it and picked one of his recommendations.Enjoyable experience overall.“

“I'm extremely satisfied with their service! there food was Delicious , very clean and organized The owner George and Hanadi are incredible, so welcoming & sweet. Friendly staff and the price are affordable. A place you can enjoy with your family and frinds . I really recommend this place. !“

“A good place to have a shwarma . I cant say its the best but still its not bad at all . Good quantity for the price and the service they provide . The staffs are so good . Honestly the bad thing i could say about this place is as its busy the table and the floors are not taken care very well . Needs more attention in cleaning.“

“The food is sublime, fantastically made with care and quality. Ive been a customer for almost 10 years now and the owner Tarik is a fantastic lovable man who is an absolute joy to be around. Provides excellent service and sustenance for the soul, will be a customer of this in house glory till the day I die, best food I've ever had, for an extremely reasonable and affordable price.“

“I have never felt more welcome in any other places I have eaten. The food is exceptional. I am always pleased to purchase my favorite food here. Chicken Shawarma over salad or if I feel extra hungry over rice. I am able to have it again later the next day because the portions are so large. Great quality and quantity, thank you for the best ever for the family price. Always happy to see the business is rocking!10 out of 10“

“Chef's Door - Premium Shawarma is an absolute gem in Burlington! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with fast and friendly service that truly made me feel like a valued customer. The staff was incredibly helpful in guiding me through their menu and recommending their must-try dishes.The fresh ingredients used in their shawarmas were top-notch and truly made a difference in the taste. Each bite was bursting with flavour, and I could tell that everything was made with great care and attention to detail.I highly recommend Chef's Door to anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying meal. The combination of exceptional service, fresh ingredients, and mouth-watering flavours make this place a must-visit. I will definitely be returning to try more of their delectable offerings!“

“I ordered Nabil for the first time based on the good reviews. They did not disappoint!! The tabouli is exactly like my dad used to make. So delicious, so authentic, such excellent service, SO GOOD!!I catered by birthday party with my whole family, and Nabil was a total hit.“

“Really good place highly recommend the food is so good and they have a wide selection of drinks to choose from really enjoyed there food and the vibe they have when you walk in really good songs playing at all times my go to spot for Middle Eastern food the staff is amazing they all are really nice people“

“I had the most wonderful Iftar dinner here this evening! It was my first one. The food was absolutely delicious! We also had a hookah - another first for me - which was delightful. The entertainment was so enjoyable! Our host/server Taj was just wonderful too! So friendly and helpful! I would recommend Nai to everyone!“

“I do not recommend the Ancaster location. Based on looking at container I chose small Greek salad with chicken shawarma. Guy put my salad in metal container used for hot food that holds less. Salad and chicken in this. The cashier said to him “that’s supposed to be a small salad” and he ignored her. I said “that significantly less salad than usual” and he just asked if I wanted cutlery. I paid extra for the location, but hot half the food. First and last time for me…no thanks!“

“I like the concept of their menu and that you can view and order everything on a touch screen so you can customize your meal to your liking. I have a bit of an issue with the presentation of their food and how it’s packed. I don’t like how everything is packed and piled into one bowl then the lid is placed on top and everything gets squished and smooshed. The sauces all end up on the bottom of the lid and not on the food. I think they maybe need better containers and something bigger to portion out the food better. I also don’t like how they only use paper forks. It changes the taste of the food.“

“LET’S JUST SAY YUMMMYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!! This is THE BEST LEBANESE food around!!! Hands down.... family owned and run. Fresh, hot, flavourful, cooked right in front of your eyes! This place has not disappointed yet! I LOVE LOVE LOVE THEIR FOOD!!!!!“

“Visited here for some late night shawarma.It’s really a hole in the wall, with product everywhere, you can tell they don’t clean much.However the shawarma itself was very good!Got the large chicken shawarma wrap. They go generous with the sauce and really pack that wrap full!It’s not a super cheap place but for what you get I think it’s good bang for your buck. $12.50 for the large and it was huge (didn’t take a pic this time).The guy serving me was friendly.“

“I was in Burlington with 2 friends and we decided to give Rayhoon a try. It was my 2nd experience with Persian food. One friend was totally unfamiliar and another was very familiar with it.The restaurant is very warm and welcoming. Service was a bit slow but very pleasant. The food was amazing! I had the cardamom lentil soup to start (I really have to figure out the recipe!) and a beef stew with saffron rice as a main. I finished with the Persian hot chocolate (really good!) and the rollette. The rollette looked a bit like a jelly roll cake but was filled with real whipped cream and the cake was topped with chopped pistachios. It was all so delicious! Portions were very generous. It was a little pricey - $115 for 2 including tax and tip and no alcohol - but very much worth it.“

“Ordered a simple chicken shawarma… I didn’t know what I wanted and the guy behind the counter was patient and helpful. Thanks Hussain for a great experience. He also did a little trick to ensure my fries don’t get soggy… everything tasted great!“

“What a great meal from Golden Pita!!! We both enjoyed 2 main entrees of Chicken Shawarma and Shiska Kafka, delicious Lentil Soup, Salad with Pita’s and Baklava for dessert. The food was hot, fresh and delicious. We love to support this family owned restaurant, they are always wonderful and pleasant to deal with. The pricing is reasonable and worth it. The Williams Ancaster ❤️“

“Stopped in to try them out. Wanted the family chicken but they didn't have stock so he offered 10 chicken tenders instead. They were great quality! Only downside was that I ordered a few sides and they ended up forgetting to give me one of them. All the food was delicious! Best beef shawarma I've had.“

“So I’ve been here before but this time it was different. Omar served me and I had a great experience!The food was excellent, my shawarma was HUGE, and my sister’s chicken and rice was absolutely amazing!The last few times I was there the middle of the shawarma had no sauce and it wasn’t as tasty. I’m not sure why that happened.This time everything was evenly distributed and it was good from start to finish!I’m 27 weeks pregnant so if it’s good for me now, it’ll be even better for me after the baby!I’ll be back!“

“Customer service was quick and respectful. Food was amazing !!! First time trying it since they just opened in jackson square on Monday. I'll definitely be coming back every time I'm in the mall ! Thank you for this great experience. My mother and I enjoyed it ?“

“Had chicken shawarma plate …. It had salad, potatoes and rice with chicken …. I felt chicken was bit dried …. Potatoes were good …. Overall it was okay…. Quantity was good …. Paid around $16 for this …Parking: Lots and lots of parking … it’s a corner shop and there a big lot in front of freshco so you can find spot easily“

“Place is great but extremely disappointed. I live 45 minutes away and called in advance, arrived at 630 today ( Posted closed @ 8:30) to see they were behind the counter but closed?? 3rd time this has happened!!! Make sure you call, ask if they're staying open for the next hour!!“

“Great place. Always clean and friendly service. Your orders are on time or made quickly if you walk in. Great place to run into friends you haven't seen in a while as well. Everyone I know that has tried food here is a repeat customer as it's always on point. Shwarma and fatoosh salads can be a bit sauce heavy, so I always ask for half, and it's perfect. Meat always cooked just right, and the cuts are nice and lean. Veggies fresh and nice. I am very pleased, my mouth waters the minute I get my order. Try them out. You will not regret it.“

“Love this restaurant - it consistently meets and exceeds our expectations. The food is so good - ingredients are high quality and fresh. The servers are fast, friendly and competent. We visit this location frequently and it’s always really good.“

“Chicken Shawarma was really good and we enjoyed it. However fish and chips were a Lil oily. The ambience is really good. Gives a middle Eastern restaurant feeling and fishtank elevates their beauty and also their unique items inside. They also have a collection of green tea packs and pickles for sale.“

“I've been coming here for years. It's always been my go to spot in Hamilton, from when I was a young adult coming from the bars, to when I was on my way home after a long day at work. I have to say though...coming back after a long time, their quality has gone above and beyond what it already was. Delicious new additions to their menu such as the lentil soup and fresh bread are a staple. Highly recommended!“

“Had a pretty great first experience here at the Upper James location. I'd never been here but my friend had been.I completely enjoyed my meal. A fresh pita hot out of the oven came to the table and was super delicious. We ordered the cucumber yogurt dip to dip the pita in...mmm ?My main was Beef skewer with rice and some pickled "stuff" that I thought were very tasty. The only complaint I have food-wise is my beef was very WELL DONE; my preference for beef is actually rare to medium rare but I was not asked how I wanted it....but it was freaking delicious for flavour so I actually didn't care.I think the service could be more attentive...it was my first time...so an offer to help with the menu or recommendations would have been helpful....I wouldn't have realized to order the dip for the pita if my friend hadn't suggested we split it. Perhaps, if the server could say I'm going to be bringing you a warm delicious pita, I'd recommend the hummus or yogurt dip as an accompaniment....it would also encourage new patrons to up-sale their orders. The pita would have been delicious on its own but was enhanced by the dip in my opinion. Maybe by asking "have you been here before" the servers could then realize the potential to be more suggestive and helpful with first timers, like myself.I would add that I did find it a little pricy...there were less expensive options but I chose something I knew I'd enjoy disregarding price because I'm new-ish to middle Eastern cuisine.Half the dip and my meal with water to drink came to $33. That's pricy for lunch...but I never mind paying for quality...and quality was there.Definitely will try going back and recommend you check it out“

“We had to grab a quick bite before hitting the road. Our daughter recommended Tahinis and I have to say the food was excellent.We ordered a jerk wrap and Habibi bowl. Portion are really good, will definitely drop by again if we're in Hamilton.“

“Not all Pita Nutso are the same this one is the best, I have probably had close to 500 cheese chicken shawarmas from here never been disappointed. I don't live in the area anymore and my wife knows if we are going past here its a must that we stop in!“

“Outstanding food and warm service. Truly flavourful very generous portions of all your favourite middle eastern dishes. Do yourself a favour and order the Meza. Low-key family restaurant, wheelchair accessible, great value for money, free parking on premises and across from the hospital.Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible“

“Amazing place, a gem in Hamilton. If I'm ever doing a late night work crunch and can't make food I have this place. This and city shawarma are tied for the best shawarma places I've ever had. Portions are amazing and staff is really good, they are quick and prioritize customer service. Would love a location in Toronto they would destroy the shawarma shops there.“

“I walked in and was greeted so politely and promptly. After the nice man gave me a table he asked me if I knew what I was having. By the time I finished my sentence the food was infront of me. Simply amaizing service !!! Two thumbs up for sure !!!!“