We were in the mood for some chicken shawarma so figured we would give this place a try for take out. When we got there, we were left unattended for about 8 minutes or so with no one else in line. I get it, covid 19 times means lots of orders to attend to, no biggie. We placed our orders for 2 chicken shawarma plates. It turned out they charge a small fee for using credit cards. I'm not sure if this was something this establishment was doing prior to covid 19 since this was my first visit but you would think amidst this pandemic that a restaurant would discourage the use of cash altogether, but not this place. Mind you, the fee wasn't anything big but it was the principle that matters. Anyway, the food itself wasn't all that good. The chicken was dry, the potatoes were hard, the rice had this buttery taste and their version of the white garlic sauce was something out of a ranch salad dressing bottle. Also, the hot sauce they provided was from the Red Rooster bottles you would find in Asian grocery stores. I've never ever had this kind of hot sauce from a shawarma joint, lol. Definitely not coming back to this one! read more

Orly Restaurant & Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - North York, Ontario

3.5 out of 5. We ordered Chicken Shawarma and Lamb Shish Kebab for takeout during the COVID-19 pandemic. The yellow rice was very moist and delicious. The potatoes are okay but a little on the dry side. The chicken shawarma and lamb shish kebab came with a generous amount of meat and we were happy. The meals came with a hot sauce (small size) and a white creamy sauce (big size). I enjoyed the sauce but we ended up squeezing some lemon juice on our lamb to minimize the gamey taste. There was also salads that came along with the meals. I would say the chicken shawarma was better than the lamb. I think we probably would head back next time. read more

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Thinks have improved a great deal since the last time I went to Orly. There are a lot of mixed reviews and I understand why. Some menu items are very good... others not so much. If you know what to order, you will be happy. My go to is the grilled chicken breast kabob with yellow rice and fried potatoes. Some people do not like the rice. I love it! Yellow and buttery rice. The small size comes with one skewer, the large has two. Yes the garlic sauce is nothing to write home about... it is basically just salad dressing (I think that is it's intention here, not for the chicken). The falafel balls are very good as well. Here is what has not been great. The chicken shawarma is not the best. Mixed quality chicken with no great sauces to put on top. Here is what they can improve upon: Make a really good garlic sauce to put on top of chicken (that is what can keep people coming back) Make a good hot sauce Improve the quality of the shawarma meat and possibly make it more well done Provide tahini with falafel balls This place has a lot of potential! It is getting better. read more

This place is amazing!!! From service to its food, its top notch! We tried the Falafel platter, which is perfect if u want falafels and hummus as a side. The chicken shawarma is amazing, so flavorful. Don't even need the garlic sauce. Don't miss out on this hidden gem! read more

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Very satisfying and well-priced. The garlic potatoes are fantastic and you can't fault the chicken nor the rice. The "regular" (realistically HUGE) portions for $2 more is a massive plate and good enough for two large meals (I do believe the prices on the website are outdated). The garlic sauce also tasted great and the spicy sauce provides an interesting 'afterburn'. Service is lacking. Clearly their specialty is in take-out, the server is rarely in sight (in a small store) and didn't remember customizations (eg. we were asked if we wanted all potatoes, or half rice/half potatoes, and everyone got half/half). There is limited parking in the lot, as it's shared with a large number of other establishments. The restaurant has a not-very-noticeable sign with a white background. They do accept credit cards, which is set by default not to ask for tip (?). It will shop up on your credit card statement as Orely Grill (sic). read more

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Order chicken shawarma wrap and lentil soup. Chicken was ok, but terrible lentil soup. It just hot water with a bit carrots and lentil. And the taste is like exactly water. It was the first time that I was in this restuarant but I am so unhappy. Dont waste your money for lentil soup. read more

Orly Restaurant & Grill - Lentil soup - Middle Eastern Near Me - North York, Ontario

Used to frequent this place a lot but sadly to say, it's not the same anymore. The asian lady serving has terrible attitude. Of course everyone has their bad days but this was not the first time. This will be the last time I will be supporting this local business. Not to mention the food, the potatoes were not edible. They were as hard as a rocks which only makes me think they've been sitting there for a long while. Im so disappointed. Definitely not coming back ! read more

Orly Restaurant & Grill - Small chicken plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - North York, Ontario

I always enjoy Greek food in the States, mostly because they tend to be healthy and tasty. Therefore when I was visiting Toronto, I looked for a place that has quality Greek food. Do yourself a favor, removed all the chain ones from your search list. I tend to find one that's family run and make their food with wholesome ingredients. Orly seemed to meet Yelp search criteria. When we visited, there was ample parking in the front. We were immediately greeted and the owner/ manager made sure my mom that speaks minimum English feels comfortable. This is not a full service restaurant. It's a take-out restaurant with a small clean eating area. The food was good portion and tasty. Service was amazing. We felt like home. The only minor disappointment was the unavailability of tabouli and other side veggies (picked red cabbage). I would really recommend this Greek restaurant if you are in the North York/Willowdale area. read more

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Felt like shawarma one morning; saw this in area. Not bad, but not the best. Dont like their spin on shawarma, which is the pita bread instead of ur regular wrap. The beef kebab dinner was great tho. read more

I've been eating here for the last couple years, I always get either the beef or chicken pita with harcho soup. The pitas are huge! The coleslaw filling is the best, meat is grilled perfectly.. so tender and flavorful! The dinner plates are also excellent, love the fluffy rice and garlic potatoes! Parking is in this small lot, it can get tight but it's ok. Definitely recommend this restaurant. The staff that work here are super nice too! read more

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One of the best shawarma places in North York. 1. Chicken shawarma laffa: 10/10. This is more than enough for one person. I took half to go and half to eat in. Put most toppings. Definetelt get the eggplant topping - it is to die for! The staff is generous and if you ask to put extra they do it! 2. Chips: 10/10. Yummy fresh chips, lightly salted. Can't go wrong with chips lol. Definetelt try this place if you're in the area. If you're new you may get lost. It is in the same plaza as happy bagel. Staff is also very nice! read more

The comical and charming Russian server with the 'good hair day' everyday adds color to this humble establishment which is family owned and OWN shawarma making like a BOSS!!! Pita stuffed with the works, chicken ALWAYS fresh. This ain't your typical reheated chicken from yesterday. Once they run out of the chicken meat, no leftovers from yesterday's seconds will land on your plate because they exercise quality like a gymnast on crack. No fast food practice here. The portions are huge, this is definitely the better location compared to the one at Richmond Hill. Flavor rocks the taste buds with their garlicky side potatoes and tangy slaw that tops off as the shawarma's crowning glory. My only one unpleasant experience is when a lady served us the shawarma plate and she forgot to top the rice with some onions and garlic sauce, (place was not busy, only one person dining in and one takeout customer) so I had to walk back from the car in the rain to kindly request for the toppings that add a gazillion notch to this dish, which she gladly did. We quickly became frequent cravers and I cannot be more happy with a place that believe in making sure their customers are happy and I've seen the staff here welcome new faces and old ones with the most positive approach getting you hooked on their grub. Daaaammmmn shawarma, come to mama!!!! read more

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It's a shame this place came under new management or ownership that doesn't really seem to care. The previous person running this shop, who I believe is who claimed it in Yelp and had proudly displayed the "people like this place" sticker from Yelp in a prominent location, seemed to care a whole heap more than the people running it now. This used to be my go-to for a quick, fresh shawarma when I got the craving, and living within walking distance makes the location convenient when stuck working from home. On the changeover, a few things were noticed instantly: the shawarma being served was no longer seasoned or the fresh stuff from the spit, the variety of veggie toppings dropped, the sauces are totally wrong, and the quality of the carb sides took a nose dive. Had the GAF level been maintained, the regulars from before would keep returning. Now, any previous regulars won't come back after one taste and newcomers won't be served anything memorable. COVID-19 won't be able to claim this future casualty. read more

Came here with my bro for a post-workout meal. He's been going here for months and always gets the same thing. Dark meat grilled chicken with rice and potatoes. He goes crazy for the rice, but I think it's just ok. It tastes great, but it's not as dry and fluffy as I prefer. I LOVED the potatoes and the chicken was cooked perfectly. We'll probably be back for another post-workout eatfest. Atmosphere is very very casual, service was friendly. You order at the counter and they take the food to your table. read more

Orly Restaurant & Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - North York, Ontario

Extremely solid. Portions are on the small side but every part of the meal from meat to rice to potato had flavor. People were very nice. Wouldn't hesitate to go back. read more

Looks sketchy, but this run-down place has a lot to offer! Shawarma plate is probably the best deal here. The portion is unbelievably huge...two people can share this plate! So good and reasonably priced. The meat is so tasty and tender. The salad is fresh and the rice is yummy! The cashier was really friendly when I went there. They also serve alcohol. There are really weird people that come and go. Place is run down. Nothing fancy at all. But you definitely should go here for the Sh awarma plate because it is so delicious and huge! read more

Orly Restaurant & Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - North York, Ontario

This is more like a fast food shop that you order and pay, then you sit and eat. Didn't expect too much. Surprising the people working there are super nice. The chef came out asking me how would I like the lamb cooked, I told him medium then he went back to cook. I was impressed as this is just a fast food shop, their service is like a high class restaurant. Food is exceptional delicious, better than restaurant quality! Very impressed. Chef and waitress/ manager came to us and asked how's the food, and did I enjoy the lamb+ is it how I like. Very good service;m, good food. They let us sit as long as we want, also greet us when we left. Small tiny shop has restaurant quality food and service. Impressive read more

Orly Restaurant & Grill - Lamb - Middle Eastern Near Me - North York, Ontario

popped in here during lunch, and of course it's because I was craving my New York style chicken on the rocks. the portion was huge but it wasn't satisfying. the rice was over cooked but the chicken was good - I was looking for that perfect garlic sauce but it wasn't enough in the meal. I had to go back and ask for more - which cost me an extra 50 cents. without it my meal would have been dry. read more

Orly Restaurant & Grill - chicken sharwarma dinner - Middle Eastern Near Me - North York, Ontario

Came to the restaurant over 2 years ago. Came back to visit recently, I wish I had read the reviews before I had done so. I wasn't aware of the changes in ingredients and food preparation. I was totally caught off guard by how different and bland my shawarma tasted... I don't care how a restaurant looks or whether it's renovated, I usually can overlook bad service (unless it's abhorrent), but, I cannot overlook bad product... read more

Big portions Actually fresh and tender chicken Get the diner plate Friendly dude that service read more

Orly Restaurant & Grill - Big portions and fresh chicken not like many places - Middle Eastern Near Me - North York, Ontario

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Excellent value for money. Very large portions. The shwarma meat is perfectly cooked and seasoned the way I like it (nice and simple, very classic shwarma taste). Toppings include various types of cabbage/salad, tomatoes, onions pickled radishes, garlic sauce and hot sauce. The shwarma dinners are huuge. There is no way I could have finished this by myself. It is served on an oval platter and includes half rice, half meat, a few potato wedges, onions, pickled peppers, white sauce and hot sauce. Also includes a starter salad. Whaaat so much food! Ps. The hot sauce smells amazing, but I can't handle spicy food so I didn't try it. Garlicy potatoes are so delicious! Yum! My bf and I were served by the same young, hard working chef/server with blonde streaks in his hair. He strikes me as very nice and is always making a joke here and there. I love this guy and this little place and will definitely come back many many more times. read more

Orly Restaurant & Grill - Chicken Shwarma Dinner. Comes with side salad. - Middle Eastern Near Me - North York, Ontario

Bathurst Manor has so many russian / persian/ israeli / ukrainian / georgian style kebab places; that it is hard to not fall in love with one and stick to it. I personally can vouch for Belle / Me Va Me/ Mr combo / Aragvi. Yet, the adventurer in me brought me into Orly's. Boy was I surprised. "THAT RICE THO!!! like on fleek ...swagger on a mill!!" cough cough *clears throat* excuse me..my inner ratchet came out. A giant portion of yummy yellow rice and house potatoes to accompany these large chunks of Lamb that were grilled to perfection. So soft. The garlic sauce to accompany tasted home made and their hot sauce complimented items well. Even tho its tomato paste to me; however my palate can handle quite a lot of spices. Im definately coming back; as that rice was amazing. Those of you who have tried nando's (like the whole world should have by now). It is similar to their rice but waaaaaaaaaaaaay better! read more

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I love this place. I found it 3-4 years ago just before I left Toronto and knew I hit a goldmine. It's a bit of a hole in the wall and it was generally quiet there back then but this time I'm back, it brighten up, a lot busier and the food is as good as ever. Food wise, I got the beef (medium). It comes with fried potatoes (frikken awesome, very crunchy); meat is well seasoned, charcoally flavor; and rice, the absolute best. I don't know what it is about the rice but its soft, buttery, super fragrant. They have pickled onions and a few jalapeno on the rice, which definitely adds to the whole date. there are two sizes, small, which comes with one skewer (~9.99 or so), and reg that comes with two (13.99). Reg is really big and can easily feed two moderately hungry people. Oh ya, it starts off with a leafy salad with a light sauce. Greens are very fresh. My friend got the chicken. It was all thigh, well seasoned, and soft. This place is the bomb. The service is really good. The guy there is really friend. He kept offering me the bar (they have a license!) as a joke since I was waiting on my friend. I asked him to tell me how to make the rice but he said he'd have to kill me. I'll kill to have more of that rice. Only downside is that it's chilly in the restaurant close to the door. They don't open the heat. Perhaps it gets too hot near the bbq if the place was heated. It bothered me a bit until the food came, then I didn't care anymore. Go to this place! read more

Orly Restaurant & Grill - Beef dinner! - Middle Eastern Near Me - North York, Ontario

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Tried this place ordered the large chicken dinner with onions and the small chicken without the onions. Both came with a salad, sauce on the side and I want to say hot sauce that wasn't spicy. Good food over all. The small is 1 scoop of meat, the large is 2 scoops of meat. Both have the same amount of rice and potatoes. read more

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Good size portion. Friendly staff. Asked what size I should get said the small is more than enough. Truth read more

Orly Restaurant & Grill - Treat yourself. Small Chicken Shwarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - North York, Ontario

We used to come here frequently and it was superb. Since ownership changed this summer, it is OK but not as good. Falafel aren't crispy, rice is not flavourful, portions are smaller. The potatoes are good but not as outstanding as before. I wish the new owners would cook things exactly as the prior owners had. read more

It was just barely O.K. for me. I'm going to give 3 stars instead of 2 because I arrived late and they were out of chicken shawarma, so I had to order other items, so I'm scoring it generously. Lamb shish-kebab on a pita was a soggy disorganized mess, with the pita improperly cut and loosely wrapped and completely unable to corral its contents, resulting in something that was much closer to a wrapper full of 'finger stew' than anything remotely resembling a sandwich. Completely unable to hold a candle to the lamb shish kabob sandwich from Jerusalem takeout on Leslie. The chicken shish kabob dinner fared better, with the flavorful buttery rice quite enjoyable, a few chunks of chicken kebab dark meat which was juicy and not overcooked, but the potatoes cut overly large, chunky, starchy and bland, quite a disappointment after reading such enthusiastic reviews. Service was friendly and really pleasant courtesy of the two lovely young ladies running the show around 8 p.m. on a Tuesday, but sadly the food did not impress. It is my intention to go back and give the shawarma another chance, but honestly, I won't be in a hurry to return, based on this first visit. read more

My boyfriend and I are highly addicted to this place... We were so addicted to the point where we both had come to the agreement that we can only it here once a month. The rice is out of this world!!! I don't know what they put in it, but it's seriously delicious. The chicken is moist. The food is always made to order so it's fresh! Definitely best chicken dinner in North York. Make sure you get extra garlic sauce and hot sauce when you eat here :) read more

So you have your normal sized shawarmas in a pita- the portion you end up with when you're in a touristy area and shawarma is the most exotic choice around. Then you have your very generous, ballooning shawarmas in a pita- the kind offered by most authentic, hole-in-the-wall Middle Eastern spots. Then there's Orly's sized. The kind that makes you question what your stomach lining is made of and how is it able to accommodate this wrap that looks like it can feed a small Arabic army. Above and beyond just being generous with their portions, they also offer a larger variety of fresh toppings compared to your typical shawarma places. All of this at the very affordable price of $6. If you're willing to overlook some questionable hygiene and outdated decor for some great food, Orly's would be recommended without reservation. read more

Excellent shawarma! Just the way it should be. The food quality stays the same so many years . Many thanks for such a delicious experience!

Picked up a chicken shwarma today while I was running errands. This place is fairly close to where I live but I have never gone in until today. Not the fanciest place around, BUT: the size of the pita pocket was HUGE, the chicken tasty, the vegetables definitely fresh, the hummous could have used a bit more garlic and lemon juice. The owner is a character (in a good way). The stuff is basic, but good and hits the spot. I was very surprised - it looks somewhat unimpressive from the outside. This is good, healthy, solid, basic fare without any hype or pretence. read more

I agree with the previous reviews on the portion size here...they are huge! I got a small chicken sharwama plate ($10) and I couldn't finish everything in one go. However, the taste of the meat is decent, but it is not Halal Guys in NYC. The salad that came with the plate didn't taste that great due to the overwelming flavours of the dressing. The wait time here could be quite long compared to other sharwama joints, where I waited around 15mins for my food. I would not suggest dining in similar to the reasons of the other reviewers. Overall, I would come back and have take-out if I was craving for some portion/price friendly sharwamas! read more

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My family loves this place and we often end up getting takeout from here. The food is great--we've never branched out from the sandwiches, but the shawarma and falafel are crispy and flavourful and there are plenty of pickled toppings available to tart up the sweet tahini and garlic sauces. The blonde girl working there is great--very smily and welcoming and willing to make your sandwich exactly as you want it. The guy, though, is a jerk. He fills the pitas the way he wants to and if you try to correct him, he'll grumble under his breath and roll his eyes at you. Seriously, it's terrible. Fortunately, it's really hard to ruin these sandwiches, and most of us are pretty easygoing about what goes on our sandwiches, but if you have any serious dietary restrictions, you'd better watch out. read more

My husband and I were craving some falafel one December night around 10:30 pm so I called in to order ahead so we wouldn't barge in 5 minutes before closing. The guy on the phone was SO nice. He told me he would start the falafel, which takes some time to cook, so that when we came in we could pick our toppings and be on on our way. The fact that he made fresh falafel, right off the bat was a great sign. When we came in, the falafel was ready, our pitas (choice of regular/whole wheat) were ready to be topped. The same guy (wish I'd got his name) from the phone served us and was super friendly, and very generous with the toppings. Overall, it was my top two falafel pita in the city, and I would go back simply for the service. read more

The staff is nice 5 stars The food is minus 5 I have never taste falafel or hummus or kabab like the one that this guys do It's shameful to call it Middle Eastern food Absolutely 0 star I'm sorry but the truth is always hurt read more

Hole in the wall? Yes. Great shawarma? Double yes :) We've been getting shawarma here for lazy takeouts more than a couple times now, and we're not even close to being tired of it. No idea how they make anything, but it's an incredibly filling meal (enough for 2 people to share if you're not starving that day)- comes with a salad, lots of rice, and deliciously baked/grilled potatoes. I've only ever gotten the chicken shawarma here, and it smells and tastes all kinds of Mediterranean heavenly Very greasy though. So... maybe once or twice a month is better for your cholesterol. read more

Ive always been a fan of good shawarma and falafel but unfortunately even though the middle eastern population in toronto is quite large, there arent many contenders. Orly really changes that. My office used to be in the area and I would go there for a chicken shawarm pita religiously (at least 3 times a week). The chicken is always fresh (they usually run out after lunch time and pop on a new skewer of chicken). Pita's are delieverd fresh each day (ive seen the delivery guy many times) and the condiments and toppings are all uniquely fresh and delicious. One must remember that shawarmas and what is considered middle eastern varies by region, ie: iraqi is different then iranian is deifferent then georgian is different then turkish, this style is definitely more armenian/georgian style. Value wise, it is too cheap. I often ask sasha the main shawarma maker to give me less chicken, its just too much meat for me to handle. I think my average lunch costs $5.65. Portions are massive, everything else on the menu is awesome (kebob's are unbelievable, sides are unbelieveable, my dad can eat a whole serving of rice just plain). Go there, it is the best in toronto hands down read more

Best falafels we've ever had!! Service is very friendly, the place is clean and the food is really very delicious overall.

Orly Grill is a treat whenever I am in the area. The fiance is from the neighbourhood and introduced me. He has been going here for years. So when we're around town we stop by for takeout before heading home to grab their chicken shawarma with rice. The portion is giant, the chicken is tender with crispy edges, they way I like it! And their rice has a hint of flavour. The only downside is the parking is limited out front. read more

Orly Restaurant & Grill - Orly Grill's chicken shawarma! - Middle Eastern Near Me - North York, Ontario

The guy manning the place is so quick! Liked the shawarma, better than paramount. The rice was nice and fluffy. Would come again. read more

Orly Restaurant & Grill - Shawarma Dinner - Middle Eastern Near Me - North York, Ontario

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