Burlington and surrounding area! You are in for a treat! Those who know me, knows I love my…read moreMediterranean and Mid-East Foods and have been to quite a lot of places - minus going to the mid-east! :) My most recent trip is to Reco Shawarma. It's a long way away from my place but it was worth the drive. The delish food can not be compared to any of those chain places that's been making their way around. You know the one that's selling shawarma with basketball players... I guess marketing knows their target audience - I for one don't get it. If I was a world class athlete, why would I eat plastic food. Go figure... and like I always do for some reason... I digress! LOL! Let's get back to Reco! Reco is a family owned and run business that's less than a month old. Though we are in the middle of a pandemic and lockdowns are stressful on small businesses, they decided it's time to open. They feel that fresh quality food will keep the customers happy and the doors open. That's what I call confidence in one's product! I wish them the best because I am definitely HAPPY! Everything is basically inhouse made and prepared fresh. The dips, salads, and dressing are all made on the premise. The meats are cut and seasoned by the staff and cooked over REAL CHARCOAL grills. Let's bring traditional cooking and flavours back! Oh... even the baklava is made traditionally and in house - I think I bit my lip thinking about this while writing this review [insert teary eye emoticon - and when will YELP allow emoticons!!!!???] Falafel lovers... their falafel is probably one of the best I've had - seriously! The outside crust is crispy and the inside is moist and tasty. They have a secret blend but if you are a true mid-east lover - you can guess what the ingredients are... I DID and probably the only one so far! Nailed it! Just call me the Fantastic Falafel Foodie! What can I say, I strive for perfection in my Foodie Studies! LOL! :D The staff here is the friendliest and warmest of people. I am jealous of all you West Dwellers as you have quite the gem of a place for you to get great quality and tasting food. During this Pandemic and Lockdown, it's important to help support our local and independent businesses. I've been going to many new and existing business to support them. Let's all do what we can or we may be left with eating Clown Food and wearing Paper Crowns while making a Run For the Border - and no one wants that! CHEERS!!!

Reco Shawarma is a new place specializing in Middle Eastern food located in Burlington. This…read morefriendly family run business opened just 2 weeks ago. The owners are run by women are passionate about their food and makes pretty well everything from scratch on the premises. Fresh local ingredients are used. The meat for the kebabs are halal and cooked on a charcoal grill for an authentic smokiness just like how it's done in their homeland of Egypt. I recommend their Mix Grill ... includes Chicken, Lamb and Kofta and 2 sides for $19.00. And you can't go wrong with The chicken Shawarma on rice The chicken Shaklee is tender and so flavourful. I also recommend their homemade mushroom soup There is a selection of vegetarian dips and salads for $9,90. The portions here are huge and reasonable. If you are in the area.. I recommend you go visit this place.

We came here for a Sunday lunch and were very happy with our choice…read more They offer Egyptian style Shawarma and Falafel. The staff are very friendly and spent time giving is a history of the restaurant and we talked about Egyptian Cuisine. We ordered a "Chicken Shawarma Plate" and a "Falafel Wrap". They food was very tasty and made of fresh ingredients. Also, when they were cutting the chicken pieces, there wasn't too much oil coming off of the meat, which reassured me of it being healthier than other places. Falafel tasted pleasantly different from other shawarma places and the staff explained to us how the ingredients are different for Egyptian style falafels.

I am very happy that we have an authentic, Egyptian style Shawarma place in Burlington. The food…read morehere has been really good and so is the service. My favourite is always the Shawarmas and their Garlic potatoes. The people are super nice, and shy. Make sure to say Hi and they'll be happy to give you a smile.

Fantastic Lebanese fusion style food…read more Every dish was fantastic with many mixes of items. Even the vegetarian items were extremely flavorful. Loved the chicken and the beef kabobs Nice weather? Sit outside Extremely nice staff..... owner let me swear in Lebanese and the staff lost it Would definitely come back Highly recommended

I had business Partner lunch on Friday on their patio with the great weather. This was my first…read moretime at the restaurant and have to say amazing experience the service, the food & just overall ownership of the restaurant is amazing very great experience a go to for my next meeting in the area & will highly recommend to my clients & business partners. The best Lebanese food I have had in the GTA ever and I have been to a lot over the years.

The service was amazing. We went during Ramadan and the servers explained to us the decorations in…read morethe restaurant. They helped explain the menu and gave wonderful suggestions. The large platter for two was great. Between 3 of us we shared that and a pide and it was a good amount of food. The flavours in the meats were not bad!

Located near the hospital, Finjan is in a strip plaza that has many medical clinics. Waling in we…read morewere surprised to find such a decadent interior with rich colours, fabrics, and lighting. It looked like a mini event space! Our party of two visited for the first time on a week night, and so it was pretty quiet. Just a few other tables around. We were greeted warmly and seated at a large table for four. They were well-staffed this evening. Someone was cleaning the windows and dusting the decorations -- which was odd for operating hours, but not unexpected for a small business. The food was beautiful! Displayed dramatically with flair and fun. The flavours were great. The mixed grilled platter (for 2) was unlike any other restaurant I've tried -- each meat had it's own unique seasoning and flavour. It is a little smaller than other restaurant's grilled platter. We had to have other appetizers to be full. But we were pleased and would definitely return to try more from their menu!

I accidentally put four stars instead of five so I'm just updating it to 5 stars! Read my previous…read morereview that is attached to this one :)

From the owner: Step through the doors of Opal Lounge and find yourself transported to the heart of the Middle East…read more where golden lights shimmer through patterned lanterns, oud melodies dance in the air, and the aroma of signature shisha fills the night. More than a lounge, Opal is an experience: a symphony of luxury, culture, and connection. Every weekend, our curated DJs and live acts create a modern Arabian night. blending Toronto’s vibrant energy with the timeless soul of Dubai, Beirut, and Amman. Savor handcrafted mocktails, exclusive house shisha blends, and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes all designed to awaken the senses. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Opal Lounge captures the magic of modern Middle Eastern luxury, right in the heart of Oakville

Very tasty food, large portions. Good prices, but they are creeping up a bit…read more We always take out

Phenomenal food - helpful staff that were accommodating to someone who's had very little experience…read morewith the cuisine. Friend in the group who's been to Jordan and Oman for months at a time said the flavors were very authentic and matched those he had overseas. Overall a great experience, unbeatable for the price.

Let me start with the ambiance - which for me is quite unique and makes me like the place even…read morebefore I've tasted anything Julia, who looked after us was great too We started with the Rayhoon Trio sampler - beautifully presented and equally delicious. I recommended upgrading to the Barbari bread We also started with the Shiraz salad - this was the only thing we ordered today that was ordinary The Koobideh Kebob and the Dahl Addas were delightful Please note that that we had loads of rice because both the Kebob and the Addas came with sumptuous quantities Overall a very nice experience It's been a few years since I came here last and I'm sure my next trip will not take as long

I went to Burlington for a week for leisure. We were walking around and looking for a restaurant…read morefor dinner. We passed by this cute restaurant. The outside of the restaurant was quaint. We peeked inside. It was busy and with quite a few Persians. We decided to try it. I am so glad that we tried it. Everything that we ordered was outstanding. We got the Rayhoon trio sampler, Addas Palo, and lamb shank. The trio sampler was basically 3 different dippings and came with a basket of bread. The owner was very nice. While we were enjoying the food, he walked up and greeted. He explained how we could use the trio sampler to enjoy the entrees which really made it even better. Following the suggestion, I put a little bit of lamb sauce over the rice and put a little bit of yogurt sauce over a small piece of lamb, then ate them all in one spoon.... It was amazing!