Amal Restaurant

Name: Amal Restaurant
Address: 131 Bloor St W Unit 211, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5S 1R1
Telephone: (416) 551-9929
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

758 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Lebanese

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Welcome to Amal, where the Lebanese spirit of joie de vivre comes to life. It’s a voyage through time and place that embraces the pursuit of pleasure. Amal aims to feed and provoke your soul, but above all, nourish it with hope. Amal is a story. Amal is a home.

One may come as a guest, but one always leaves as family.

Please note that Amal is closed for service every Monday until further notice.
Our kitchen closes from 3 pm -4:30 pm between lunch and dinner service.

For parties 8+, please direct your inquiries to info@amaltoronto.com for further planning.

We look forward to serving you!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(416) 551-9929

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Lebanese
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 551-9929
Website
https://amaltoronto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Rony Ghaleb
Private party facilities
For private events including reservations of more than 7 guests please contact our events coordinator at info@amaltoronto.com.

Location
131 Bloor St W Unit 211 Toronto, ON M5S 1R1
Neighborhood
Yorkville
Parking details
Parking garage available, located underground of the Colonnade building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Kibbeh NayehCA$22.00
beef tartare | bulgur | house spices
Crispy EggplantCA$15.00
yogurt | compressed cucumbers | mint
Bastrema RakakatCA$13.00
aged cured beef | cheese blend
Truffle RakakatCA$16.00
honey | grapes | mint | pistachios
Grape Leaves*CA$16.00
rice | parsley | lime | tomatoes
Marinated Olives*CA$8.00
dried chili | citrus | bay leaves

Salads

Tabbouleh*CA$18.00
chopped parsley | mint | tomatoes | onions | olive oil lemon emulsion
FattoushCA$18.00
baby gem | arugula | cucumbers | cherry tomatoes | radishes | bell peppers | onions | sumac vinaigrette
Monk Salad*CA$16.00
roasted eggplant | capsicum | parsley | pomegranate garlic emulsion
Nabulsi SaladCA$18.00
frisée | baby arugula | avocado | eggplant chips | nabulsi cheese | pomegranate | apple cider vinaigrette

Hot Mezze

Amal's Hummus*CA$22.00
AAA beef tenderloin | pomegranate | roasted pine nuts
Batata HarrahCA$12.00
fingerling potatoes | garlic | coriander | serrano chilis
Spinach FatayerCA$12.00
mini pies | lime | sumac | pine nuts
KibbehCA$16.00
beef | bulgur | pine nuts | cucumber yogurt
Hummus Shawarma*CA$18.00
chicken shawarma | compressed cucumbers | orange zest
SujukCA$18.00
aged beef sausages | tomatoes | lemon
Chicken WingsCA$17.00
sumac | garlic | spicy sesame
Amal Falafels*CA$16.00
tahini | pickled turnip | tomatoes
Roasted CauliflowerCA$18.00
green tahini | hawaij spice | feta
Seared Halloumi*CA$18.00
tomatoes | cucumbers | basil emulsion
MakanekCA$17.00
house beef sausages | lemon | pomegranate molasses | pine nuts

Skewers

all served with biwaz pita | grilled tomatoes | serrano peppers | grilled onions | fries

AAA Beef TenderloinCA$38.00
marinated beef cubes | sumac
Kefta KababCA$33.00
ontario minced beef | parsley | onions
Pistachio KababCA$33.00
beef | house spice blend | grilled tomatoes
Cherry KababCA$33.00
ontario minced beef | barbari | carob molasses
Chicken TawokCA$33.00
charbroiled chicken breast cubes | toum

Entrées

Ontario Lamb Chops*CA$52.00
crushed fingerling potatoes | rosemary | cherry tomatoes
Pita ArrayesCA$20.00
kefta | radishes | pomegranate molasses
Chicken ShawarmaCA$24.00
toum | pickles | house fries
Grilled Tiger Shrimps*CA$38.00
spiced tomato emulsion | cilantro | micro sorrel
Fried FishCA$40.00
seabream | parsley tahini | fried pita
Grilled Branzino*CA$48.00
fresh herbs | lime | pickled red onions | green shug

Skewer Platters

all served with biwaz pita | grilled vegetables | green shug | toum | home fries

For TwoCA$67.00
2 pistachio kabab | 1 tawok | 1 beef tenderloin
For FourCA$142.00
2 pistachio kabab | 2 tawok | 2 beef tenderloin | 4 tiger shrimps

Sides

Pickle Plate*CA$10.00
makdous | house pickles | wild cucumbers
Lebanese RiceCA$8.00
vermicelli
House FriesCA$8.00
Grilled Vegetable SkewerCA$8.00

What 758 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Toronto / Ontario
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Farooq
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Big gap between appetizers and main course. Service was very slow
D
1Dickie
Toronto
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fantastic!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fantastic! Definitely will come again!
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1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience4
Horrible service , food was cold and no personal touch by the management Over rated restaurant
SR
SusanR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! The ambiance, staff and food was fantastic! I will definitely be returning!
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Amrit
Toronto
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was amazing and super filling! Only complaint was that the lighting in the restaurant is super dim and the music was very loud! Love having good music but at times felt like me and my friends had to yell at each other to hear anything which was annoying. Other than that it was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience and service! Food was so good!!! We will be back for sure.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and ambiance! Definitely coming again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service4ambience4
The food was not up to standard, the fattoush salad was very soggy and overdressed. The hummous was way too thick and the pitas were cold.
MB
MiamiBeachLocal
Toronto
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place service impeccable and the menu and food is unbelievable. Always busy. The place to be
SR
SilvioR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Highly Recommend !! but... 2 things that I can add to help your Service experience, as it was a warm night and AC , was not turned on until, 8 pm or so, and serving water that is not cold or chilled was not good either , no big deal, easy problems to fix , overall service and food was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food3service3ambience4
It’s always quite nice there. Some dishes are great and others aren’t that good. The pita is very nice. The hummus is good. The skewers aren’t amazing. The kibbeh is just ok. The fatayah is just ok. The service was quite good. The ambience is quite nice too.
AP
ArtiP
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and the service was amazing. Many people checked in on us
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It has been a while since I have been to a restaurant that checks off all the boxes. I truly enjoyed the food, service, and environment at a great price point. The waiters are friendly, the place is clean with amazing vibes. I will for sure be coming back. This is now my top 3 restaurants under $40 per person in Toronto. 11/10 stars.
JW
JoyW
Toronto
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Our server was super nice but the drinks and food service was slow. Not her fault. We understood the kitchen and bar were backed up. Perhaps short staffed. Tough for everyone right now.
R
Rida
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food5service5ambience5
Everything was great except that I had pre-authorized my card for payment but the bill was still brought to the table and my guests paid even tho I was the one who had to pay.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
NF
NoelF
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Restaurant is beautiful, food is mediocre and so is the service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Right from being greeted, the service, food and ambiance was amazing. Excellent presentation and taste of the food.
MA
MinaA
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding, always! Nabih, our server, was friendly and we had an amazing family dinner. Thank you! We are coming back soon!
c
cameony
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attentive service, great food and atmosphere. Will most definitely be returning. Great place to meet friends or to celebrate a special occasion.
GC
GeorgeClooneyGotaLooney
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my Lebanese wife for her birthday and she loved it. Everything about this place was special.
GD
GiulianaD
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
A great food experience with a beautiful atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
They charged us 2$ for bread! It was not feeling good at all. Sometimes a good restaurant do something weird which makes them one time only. Whats the point for 2$ charge only for some hread which they baked in restaurant. Hospitality was not good at all!
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esquire
Toronto
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant with excellent service and food!
JM
JackieM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just amazing. It was my 3rd time there and it gets better each time. Can't wait for the patio to open.
RA
RayA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Everything went well service was very good however the napkin at our table was dirty and not clean. Very disgusting, we just asked for a replacement and ignored it. Waitress didn’t acknowledge it. As we ended dinner my Fiancée went to the washroom for a moment. Dessert was just cleared up and another hostess comes over to say we need to turn the over. We had just wrapped up dessert and didn’t take long eating them after our dinner.
GH
GiannaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food was really good, the restaurant is beautiful. However, it was really loud in the restaurant I could barely hear my friend I was sitting across from.
L
Lorrain
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely lunch experience overall!
j
joes
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First-class service and wonderful food in a lively and bright room.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibe!
DM
DavidM
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience1
Terrible dining experience on a Thursday eve. Try it for brunch or lunch, food is good and the room is beautiful, however the staff are poorly trained and have little wine and food knowledge. Far too loud, Thursday to Saturday eve expect a King West crowd and a DJ playing 2000s edm tunes…
J
Joanieloveschachi
Toronto
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to Amal with another couple. We ordered the mezzo platter with fresh pita. This was delicious. The fattoush salad was one of the best I have had! I had the fish with the shug sauce which I really enjoyed. My husband had the chicken shawarma which he didn’t realize was wrapped in pita but he liked nonetheless. Our waiter was attentive and professional! The restaurant is beautiful and the ambience was upscale and enjoyable! Overall, we had a great night and look forward to returning!!
S
Steph
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food cooked to perfection… flavours are just right!
EL
EricaL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience5
We really enjoyed our time at Amal. The food and environment was amazing. The flavours in the food were wonderful. The service was pretty slow, however friendly and kind when it did arrive.
SF
SeanF
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience4
The aesthetic of the restaurant was beautiful and the food was outstanding. However our experience was let down by truly terrible service. After being seated it took over 20min for a server to come and welcome us to the restaurant and that was because we waved someone down. Not once during the whole dining experience were we asked if we wanted a drink refill or if we wanted something else from the bar. We were at the restaurant for over an hour before any food was brought to the table. The servers looked more interested in trying to be cool and be social with each other than doing their job.
TS
TaniaS
Toronto
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great restaurant and food! Great service! We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary- it was a very special occasion but was disappointed that the restaurant didn’t even treat us to a special appetizer or dessert…
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
The menu was very limited if you didn’t want eggs. Did not realize there was a brunch menu on the weekend with very few lunch options
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Mvgr
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was a wonderful place with great vibes. The waiter Paris was especially welcoming and make the entire experience fantastic.
BR
BahramR
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect place for a date or celebrating a ceremony.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Amal Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 551-9929.

Amal Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 758 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(416) 551-9929

131 Bloor St W Unit 211 Toronto, ON M5S 1R1

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Yorkville
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Lebanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking garage available, located underground of the Colonnade building.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Rony Ghaleb
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://amaltoronto.com/
Phone number
(416) 551-9929
Private party facilities
For private events including reservations of more than 7 guests please contact our events coordinator at info@amaltoronto.com.

Amal Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Chicken Shawarma

Pistachio Kabab

House Pancakes

Dips

Hummus*CA$13.00

Baba Ghanoush*CA$14.00

Garlic Labneh*CA$13.00

MuhammaraCA$14.00

SamplerCA$26.00

Starters

Kibbeh NayehCA$22.00

Crispy EggplantCA$15.00

Bastrema RakakatCA$13.00

Truffle RakakatCA$16.00

Grape Leaves*CA$16.00

Marinated Olives*CA$8.00

Salads

Tabbouleh*CA$18.00

FattoushCA$18.00

Monk Salad*CA$16.00

Nabulsi SaladCA$18.00

Hot Mezze

Amal's Hummus*CA$22.00

Batata HarrahCA$12.00

Spinach FatayerCA$12.00

KibbehCA$16.00

Hummus Shawarma*CA$18.00

SujukCA$18.00

Chicken WingsCA$17.00

Amal Falafels*CA$16.00

Roasted CauliflowerCA$18.00

Seared Halloumi*CA$18.00

MakanekCA$17.00

Skewers

AAA Beef TenderloinCA$38.00

Kefta KababCA$33.00

Pistachio KababCA$33.00

Cherry KababCA$33.00

Chicken TawokCA$33.00

Entrées

Ontario Lamb Chops*CA$52.00

Pita ArrayesCA$20.00

Chicken ShawarmaCA$24.00

Grilled Tiger Shrimps*CA$38.00

Fried FishCA$40.00

Grilled Branzino*CA$48.00

Skewer Platters

For TwoCA$67.00

For FourCA$142.00

Sides

Pickle Plate*CA$10.00

Lebanese RiceCA$8.00

House FriesCA$8.00

Grilled Vegetable SkewerCA$8.00

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Is Amal Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Takeout

Dining areas

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