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Amal Restaurant, Toronto, ON
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Amal Restaurant

CAN$31 to CAN$50
Lebanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 78 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for groups
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 home. One may come as a guest, but one always leaves as family.

2023 & 2022 MICHELIN Guide Recommended

Please note that Amal is closed for Lunch service every Monday, we are open for Dinner. Our kitchen closes from 3pm -5pm (daily) between Lunch and Dinner service.

For parties of 6+ please direct your inquiries to info@amaltoronto.com for further planning.

We look forward to hosting you!

Please note that our voicemail services are currently experiencing technical difficulties. For urgent inquiries please email info@amaltoronto.com

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Rony Ghaleb

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Plate

    2022

From the OpenTable editors: Amal dazzles diners with bright, stylish decor that draws inspiration from traditional Lebanese design. This alluring Yorkville restaurant backs up its good looks with an expertly executed Middle Eastern menu that touches on all the classics—dips paired with housemade pita, mezze, well-seasoned skewer platters, and shawarma.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • 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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 551-9929
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For private events including reservations of more than 7 guests please contact our events coordinator at info@amaltoronto.com.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Amal - New Year's Eve Dinner

    $150.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Experience an enchanting New Year's Eve at Amal! Indulge in exquisite Lebanese cuisine, mesmerizing entertainment featuring belly dancers, a percussionist and a live DJ — making for an unforgettable countdown to 2025. Enjoy our signature à la carte menu, all reservations starting from 7pm require a minimum spend of $150 per person.

What 2,495 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amal Restaurant offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests praise the "beautiful ambiance" and "friendly staff," while standout dishes like the pistachio kebabs and truffle rakakat are frequently highlighted. Although noise levels can be high, the overall atmosphere remains lively and welcoming.

2,495 Reviews
  1. Vlada

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sticky date dessert was amazing! Ambiance is nice as well.

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  2. Jocey

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went early in the week to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday, and to my surprise, the restaurant was very busy. I had made a reservation for 7 PM and noted that we were celebrating a birthday, but when we arrived, they seemed to have trouble finding our reservation. Despite this, they seated us at a small table in the middle of the restaurant, which felt cramped and not ideal for a special occasion. The ambience was beautiful, but it felt like the restaurant was more focused on quantity over quality. The staff was okay overall, but our waitress came off as a bit cold—possibly due to how packed the restaurant was. The food was good, but not exceptional, and the prices felt a bit high for the portion sizes. I was hoping for an elevated dining experience, but instead, it felt rushed and lacked attentive service. If you’re into trendy spots for Instagram photos and upgraded mezzes, this might be your place, but it didn’t quite meet my expectations.

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  3. Lilianne

    Toronto

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had heard many positive comments about Amal from friends and family so I decided to try it to celebrate my wedding anniversary. It was a Monday night and you would think it was Saturday night! It was so busy! The service was great and so was the food. My husband and I shared the Crispy eggplant, the Amal Hummus with tenderloin, a kebab from the Skewers and the grilled shrimp from the Mains. The portions are very generous and we were stuffed! Often times, nice restaurants skimp on the portions but not this place. Our cocktails were also really good. The Amal Espresso Martini is made with cognac and was so good. We really enjoyed this restaurant and will definitely come back!

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  4. James

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, gorgeous setting, excellent service, beautiful location, great vibe.

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  5. Nima

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last min plan to go here but wanting to go for some time now. The decor is just AMAZING!!! Overall atmosphere is so good, service was excellent and food really good too! Definitely will be back.

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  6. Elaine

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was excellent, and the service elevated the experience even higher. Our server, Mohammed was so sweet and charming and helpful, and made us feel so welcome and delighted to be there. Many people came to our table, bringing their sparkling personalities again increasing the sense of delight. We come there every year for our birthdays and noticed the were many other birthdays being celebrated. Beautiful opulent dining room. A rare Michelin star restaurant In Toronto and quite wonderful

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  7. Mariam

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good. Parking was tough to find but eventually found underground parking. It’s also tough to get a hold of the restaurant. We tried to call several times and it went to voicemail. Otherwise the food was good and the ambiance is nice.

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  8. Rabea

    Toronto

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and Jad was amazing! Recommend it 100% and hoping you get the honour of being served by Jad.

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  9. Vanessa

    Edmonton

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, beautiful decor very elegant perfect for any occasion, business meetings, dates, girls night out… however our server George was not great, he gave us sass when we asked to split the bill 3 ways. Also i recommend getting the platter rather than the skewers value wise…

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  10. Jennifer

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant is beautiful but very noisy. It was hard to have a conversation and one of our guests wears hearing aids so very difficult for him. 2/3 of the meals were divine. The lamb chops were overdone so they had to remake them. The serving staff don’t know anything about wine. We ordered a 2017 Il Pogonne which as it turns out was not available. They brought us a 2022 and offered it at the “same price” as the 2017 figuring it was “the same”. The sommelier came over and made it right. Overall not the experience I would have expected from a Michelin restaurant.

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FAQs

Amal Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2495 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 78 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Amal Restaurant

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • 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
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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.
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