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.

I love Shawarma Royale as they offer great variety of beef & lamb shawarma, chicken shawarma,…read morekebab, shish tawook and falafel; either wrapped or on salad, rice, fries or half & half. I love the taste of authentic Syrian cuisine and the quality that they provide customers with. The service is fast and efficient. You can order for takeout or if you're planning to dine-in, they have plenty of tables inside and ample parking spots available in the plaza.

This is a franchise chain serving Middle East cuisine, featuring Syrian shawarma. There are now 20+…read morelocations in southern Ontario. It started as a little restaurant in 1984 in small, underground hideaway in Waterloo, Ontario. This is yet another new location, with a grand opening on 2024-11-30; that is when we went there. There was quite a party atmosphere with loud music playing. The founder was also there, and we even caught him dancing! They had the same menu as in all other Shawarma Royale location. We just tried their Queen Chicken Wrap ($11.99) for only $4.99 (grand-opening special). It was delicious. It is located in a very small plaza, just north of downtown Burlington. In the same building, Shawarma Royale is on one side and Pinochio is on the other, with indoor seating in the middle. As with other locations, it is an open kitchen so you can see them preparing your food. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There is one gender-neutral washroom. There is free parking in the plaza's parking lot. Review 2025-017

I was greeted by the chef/cook as soon as I walked in with a big smile. There is a dessert place…read moreand another restaurant located within the same establishment. The restaurant is fairly large, lots of seating to accommodate a busy rush. I tried the Hot and Cheesy queen wrap which is a shawarma wrapped in hot Cheetos. It was pretty decent. I have heard great things about this place but I think I started off trying the wrong item. I had my heart set on trying this particular wrap but they had other menu options that looked much more appealing. I will be going back.

I love shawarma and I love the authentic taste of Syrian Shawarma that Shawarma Royale offers. This…read morelocation is called "Shawarma Royale Plus" meaning it offers both "Shawarma Royale" and "Pinochio Desserts". They had their Grand Opening back in late December and has been fully operational ever since. I really love the restaurant decorations as it gives away home vibes. The owner is very nice and deeply cares about providing great customer experience. We tried both "Beef&Lamb" and "Chicken" shawarma and they were both fresh and tasty. I am a big fan of Kebab (specially on rice) and always make sure to order one. So I tried "Kebab of Rice" and really enjoyed its taste and quality. Parking can be tricky, as there's limited parking spots available in front of the restaurant. But there are extra parking spaces available in the parking lot on the other side of the street.

It was good, not great, I've certainly found much better places I would go back to. They were very…read morefriendly, it did not take too long. I got a beef Shawarma wrap and I found a portion to be small for the cost versus other places

I usually don't eat at places that aren't on Yelp for this exact reason, but I drove by and thought…read moreI would give it a shot. I ordered the fattoush salad with double chicken. I asked for the chicken on the side so that it doesn't warm up my salad. It took quite long, which I don't mind. I would rather wait and have something nice and fresh. They served 3-4 customer before me that were just getting wraps. I eventually get my meal and the chick was luke-warm to cold. I immediately went back to tell them my chicken was cold, their comment was "Oh, you want it warm?" Umm... YESSS!! When I see a rotating spit of chicken being displayed I'm hoping the chicken you cut from there is hot and fresh. The lady grabbed my plate, passed it to another lady and told her to microwave it. I said no thanks, took the chicken back and ate it cold. If I had the time and wasn't starving I would have thrown it would and went elsewhere. Good news is the salad was actually really really good. Lots of fresh ingredients and perfect amount of dressing. What a shame.

It's About Time is Lebanese food with specialties from Beirut. It's a store front restaurant with…read morea pretty spartan interior. Most of their business is take out although there is room for maybe four people to sit at two counters. The owner was super friendly and accommodating. I asked him to make me a vegetarian plate of mixed salads and falafel while I moved my car. (The lot behind the restaurant doesn't belong to them and you'll get towed!) The pita, humus, babaganoush, papas bravos, and pickled turnips were very good. The standouts: 1. the lightest, airiest falafel I've ever had. If I knew felafel could be this good, I'd order it more often. 2. Rice with cardamum pods. Why have I never had cardmum in rice before? I've eaten at literally dozens of Middle Eastern restaurants, and this was a first. It was a new taste and absolutely raised the bar on the rice. Finally It's about Thyme was a bargain. I think I paid C$15 for an overflowing plate of food plus a bottle of water. The portion was so generous that I took it home and ate the leftovers for lunch the following day. And here's a lagniappe: the restaurant is across the street from the Salem Chapel British Methodist Episcopal Church where Harriet Tubman was a member. St. Catherarines, Ontario was one of the end points for the Underground Railroad.

This is a hidden gem. Super fresh food and bread. Lots of meat dishes but also very vegetarian and…read morevegan friendly.

Always unbelievable food, ambiance and service! Each guest will greet you with a smile knowing what…read moreyou came in for! Lulu deserves rave reviews and compliments to the chef! My favourite item for 5 years now - is the Large Chicken & Rice to feed the two of us hungry people! Great prices, sauces and drinks ! Love the new renovations. It's about the food, it's about the people! If you want life changing shawarma - come here!

It's great to know their business has not struggled during the pandemic as they were mostly a…read moretake-out joint to begin with. I ordered a Large Chicken Sharwarma, which comes with rice, diced onions, a side salad and pita, and a Large Chicken plate (only chicken, onions and sauce). Extra garlic sauce, extra hot sauce (can't have it any other way). When I opened the box to devour it, the scent brought back the great memories I had when I dropped by during my time in Hamilton. The smell and taste were just as good as I last remembered it to be. Not only a great place to support local small businesses, but you get your money's worth with quality, quantity, and taste.

Pita Republic never disappoints. The chicken is always well-seasoned, juicy, and perfectly cooked,…read moreand the wedge fries are hands down my favourite (crispy on the outside and soft on the inside) It's my go-to spot when I want something filling, flavourful, and reliable. Highly recommend!

Do not pay attention to any of the reviews on beneath here…read more I'm telling you right now.. Out of this world. The chicken shawarma was fresh, packed full of chicken, that was just cut off the rotisserie, made to order with fresh stuff. Toasted, nice and a bit crispy.. My gf and I are sitting here, and are 100% in agreement, we just ate the best Shawarma we've had in years. Its a Sunday. The woman working here is a sweetheart. Go.

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.