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The best shawarma in Toronto

Ranked by Reddit

76 places ranked for shawarma, from what 1,527 Redditors said about it. Scores are for the shawarma specifically, not the restaurant overall.

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  1. 9.3#1

    1. Pita DelitesTop pick

    Middle Eastern in Ajax

    4 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Pita Delites in Ajax is the best I've ever had.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  2. 9.3#2

    2. Zayzoun Mediterranean RestaurantTop pick

    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean in Islington

    10 Redditors on the shawarma

    “only one that compares to Ottawa for me is a place called Zayzoun”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Oct 2023Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  3. 9.2#3

    3. Shawarma PlusTop pick

    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean in Mississauga

    5 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Surprisingly, Shawerma Plus is the best that I have found so far there.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  4. 9.1#4

    4. Pita & HummusTop pick

    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean in Wychwood

    10 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Pita & Hummus is a great shawarma spot”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  5. 9.1#5

    5. GhazaleTop pick

    Middle Eastern in Annex

    7 Redditors on the shawarma

    “I was always a fan of Ghazale's at Bloor and Bathurst. They're tomato okra was fucking nuts too.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  1. 9.1#6

    6. Shawarma AlzaeemWorth trying

    Mississauga

    10 Redditors on the shawarma

    “AlZaeem and Yasseen are the only fully authentic Syrian shawarma.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  2. 9.0#7

    7. Aleppo KebabWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Wexford/Maryvale

    15 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Lawrence east on THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DON VALLEY has some of the best shawarma. Ghadir Meats, Sumaq Iraqi Grill, Aleppo, etc etc.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  3. 9.0#8

    8. Sumaq Iraqi Charcoal GrillWorth trying

    Wexford/Maryvale

    12 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Lawrence east on THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DON VALLEY has some of the best shawarma. Ghadir Meats, Sumaq Iraqi Grill, Aleppo, etc etc.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  4. 9.0#9

    9. Chris JerkWorth trying

    Caribbean in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan

    6 Redditors on the shawarma

    “the [jerk chicken shawarma meal at Chirs Jerk](https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodToronto/comments/1atbf5u/jerk_chicken_shawarma_meal_from_chris_jerk_in/) is goated”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  5. 8.9#10

    10. Euro ShawarmaWorth trying

    Oakdale-Beverley Heights

    13 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Damn no love for Euro Shawarma (Keele and Wilson). Best in GTA”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  6. 8.9#11

    11. ChamsineWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Wychwood

    15 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Chamsine st. Clair”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  7. 8.9#12

    12. Karaza ShawarmaWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Dorset Park

    11 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Just north of Lawrence on Kennedy is a spot called Karaza. Syrian style shawarma and is insanely delicious”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  8. 8.8#13

    13. Shawarma EmpireWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Wexford/Maryvale

    109 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Very solid shawarma.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  9. 8.7#14

    14. Dr. LaffaWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean in Vaughan

    9 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Dr Laffa is a good choice.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  10. 8.7#15

    15. Meron RestaurantWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean in Vaughan

    5 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Have you checked out Meron in Thornhill? Amazing shawarma spot!”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  11. 8.6#16

    16. Chef HarwashWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean in Kensington-Chinatown

    9 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Chef Harwash in the shipping containers at Market 707 (Dundas east of Bathurst) makes good Syrian shawarma.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  12. 8.5#17

    17. Pita LiteWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean in L'Amoreaux West

    9 Redditors on the shawarma

    “recently tried the Pita Lite shawarma at 4698 Yonge Street and absolutely loved it”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  13. 8.4#18

    18. The Salad HouseWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean in Church-Wellesley

    17 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Salad House. Dumb name but best shawarma in downtown Toronto.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  14. 8.4#19

    19. Yaseen's ShawarmaWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Mississauga

    27 Redditors on the shawarma

    “In the GTA, try Yaseen, Ghadir, Johnny's.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  15. 8.4#20

    20. Two Brothers ShawarmaWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Keelesdale-Eglinton West

    24 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Two Brothers location in Etobicoke on Lakeshore is nice and juicy”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  16. 8.4#21

    21. Shawarma LandWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Aurora

    10 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Honourable mentions: joia on main, shawarma land, five guys, St. Louis, molisanas, ghost taco, and chick fil a”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  17. 8.3#22

    22. Pita Golden PocketWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Sandwiches in Vaughan

    19 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Pita Golden Pocket”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  18. 8.2#23

    23. Orly Restaurant & GrillWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean in Bathurst Manor

    3 Redditors on the shawarma

    “very juicy and amazing portions all salads add to everything family owned passion shows very flavorful best hummus made fresh”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  19. 8.2#24

    24. Keko ShawarmaWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Junction Area

    4 Redditors on the shawarma

    “If only the Saj was homemade to order like at Shelby’s and Keko shawarma.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  20. 8.2#25

    25. Johnny's ShawarmaWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Burgers in Dorset Park

    15 Redditors on the shawarma

    “In the GTA, try Yaseen, Ghadir, Johnny's.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  21. 8.1#26

    26. Pita WayWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Sandwiches in Downtown Yonge East

    3 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Mixed shawarma wrap at Pita Way, $5”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  22. 8.1#27

    27. Lezzet ShawarmaWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Turkish in Mississauga

    23 Redditors on the shawarma

    “I don’t think it can compare to a place like Sumaq, Lezzet, or even the other two spots on this list.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  23. 8.1#28

    28. Cafe ParadiseWorth trying

    Cafés, Bakery, Breakfast & Brunch in Dovercourt Village

    4 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Paradise shawarma, Sumaqs, Aleppos are all good”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  24. 8.0#29

    29. Da.si.mar ShawarmaWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean in Church-Wellesley

    6 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Da Si Mar you can ask for bed of fries instead of rice.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  25. 8.0#30

    30. ZaadWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Turkish in Annex

    11 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Zaad for shawarma plates.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  26. 7.9#31

    31. Eat NabatiWorth trying

    Vegan, Middle Eastern in Kensington-Chinatown

    3 Redditors on the shawarma

    “I've had good vegan shawarma at Eat Nabati, Cafe Landwer and Boustan.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  27. 7.9#32

    32. Wanas ShawarmaWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in North Riverdale

    66 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Give me Wanas Shawarma's wraps - right outside of a TTC station, open late, and hits the spot every time!”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  28. 7.9#33

    33. Big PitaWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands

    5 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Absolutely delicious and the owners are super nice”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  29. 7.8#34

    34. Shawarma WestWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Harbourfront-CityPlace

    4 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Shawarma West on Queen West. Everyone has their own top shawarma place. This one is mine”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2023Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  30. 7.6#35

    35. BoustanWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Oakville

    16 Redditors on the shawarma

    “except maybe the original Boustan in Montreal (though they didn’t make their own pita)”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  31. 7.6#36

    36. Shawarma AvenueWorth trying

    Mississauga

    4 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Shawarma Avenue is my pick for shawarma in that plaza”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  32. 7.6#37

    37. Alexander FalafelWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in South Parkdale

    3 Redditors on the shawarma

    “alexander falafel: unfussy shawarma place at queen/dufferin”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  33. 7.5#38

    38. Aladdin Shawarma HouseWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Pleasant View

    6 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Aladdin which opened near me recently which is also very good with big portions”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  34. 7.5#39

    39. Taste of ShawarmaWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Briar Hill-Belgravia

    3 Redditors on the shawarma

    “That’s taste of shawarma, love it”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  35. 7.5#40

    40. Shawarma DaddyWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Palmerston-Little Italy

    3 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Shawarma daddy at Christie pits”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  36. 7.5#41

    41. El GourmetWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Sandwiches in Rosedale-Moore Park

    3 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Great shawarmas and falafel wraps (super authentic flavours)”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  37. 7.5#42

    42. Shawarma ClubWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Islington

    4 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Shawarma Club is close ish and better”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  38. 7.5#43

    43. Shadi ShawarmaWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in High Park-Swansea

    4 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Shadi shawarma is independent and slightly cheaper than others, especially their deals.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  39. 7.5#44

    44. Sababa RestaurantWorth trying

    Middle Eastern, Bakery in Vaughan

    5 Redditors on the shawarma

    “They really got fresh stuff there and its always good whenever I have it”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  40. 7.5#45

    45. Farooj Abo AlabedWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Wexford/Maryvale

    4 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Both their shredded and their breast(tawook) are the juiciest I’ve had”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  41. 7.5#46

    46. Three Brothers RestaurantWorth trying

    Stonegate-Queensway

    5 Redditors on the shawarma

    “2 brother's @ Keele & Eg.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  42. 7.5#47

    47. Sultan Shawarma & FalafelWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in East End-Danforth

    6 Redditors on the shawarma

    “i like the shawarma place in the corner called sultan. decent prices for the dollar and always tastes good.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  43. 7.5#48

    48. Tasty Chinese FoodWorth trying

    Chinese in Kensington-Chinatown

    8 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Personally I love Tasty Shawarma at Pharmacy and Sheppard they grill them after making them”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  44. 7.4#49

    49. Lebanon ExpressWorth trying

    Middle Eastern in Roncesvalles

    17 Redditors on the shawarma

    “I wanted to cast my vote for them since *I love the food*”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  45. 7.3#50

    50. LazizaWorth trying

    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern in Dovercourt Village

    7 Redditors on the shawarma

    “Laziza for a classic shawarma/falafel spot”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)

More shawarma worth knowing

  1. Shawarma Frenzy7.2
  2. The Flaming Stove7.1
  3. Romi's7.1
  4. Nasib's7.0
  5. Lebanese Garden7.0
  6. Shawarma Q7.0
  7. Alpha's Shawarma7.0
  8. The Empire6.9
  9. Alforat Iraqi Street Food6.9
  10. Falafel World6.8
  11. Ghadir Meat6.8
  12. Alpha's Shawarma6.7
  13. Sumaq6.7
  14. Amir6.6
  15. Yaffa Shawarma & Falafel6.6
  16. Shawarnado6.4
  17. Ibrahim Halal B.B.Q. Shawarma6.4
  18. Ali Baba's6.3
  19. El Gourmet Lebanese Market6.0
  20. Lazeez5.5
  21. Sumaq Iraqi Charcoal Grill4.7
  22. Shawarma Royale4.2
  23. Liberty Pizza4.2
  24. Tahini's2.8
  25. Tahini's1.6
  26. Shelby's1.4
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