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Byblos Downtown, Toronto, ON
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Byblos Downtown

CAN$51 and over
Mediterranean
11 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON M5V 3M2

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 78 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Byblos represents a marriage of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine with strong influences from both traditional and local ingredients, using time-honored classic cooking techniques and modern methods. Our chef has created dishes that showcase the regionally-specific spices and flavours of the Eastern Mediterranean seaboard to craft a menu that will be a true coastal and cultural mosaic, served family style in a convivial atmosphere.

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Executive chef: Ted Corrado

From the OpenTable editors: With its family-style menu and century-old building backdrop, media favourite Byblos is equally well-suited for special occasions and delicious, everyday dining. Eastern Mediterranean flavours are executed in modern ways featuring luscious ingredients like saffron liqueur and date molasses.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (647) 660-0909
  • Website
    http://www.byblostoronto.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Byblos - Downtown can accommodate all your special event needs. All special event inquiries can be sent to reservations@byblosdowntown.com
  • Location
    11 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON M5V 3M2
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District
  • Cross Street
    King and University
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

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Menu

Byblos Downtown's menu was last updated on 2024-03-04.

starters

  • crispy stuffed olives$14.00

    persian feta + za'atar + preserved lemon

    • tuna tartare$24.00

      citrus chili tahini + watermelon + avocado + soy + cilantro + lavash

      • beef tartare$21.00

        toum + mint + capers + sumac + kohlrabi + schug + pickled chili + sesame lavash

        • labneh$18.00

          pistachio + sumac + roasted beets + barbari bread

          • hummus$21.00

            chermoula + crispy chickpea + turkish green chili + sumac onions + barbari bread

            • lamb ribs$22.00

              dukkah + yoghurt + raz el hanout glaze + red chili schug

              • turkish manti dumplings$21.00

                eggplant + yogurt sauce + date molasses

                • hammoumi$18.00

                  wild flower honey + dukkah + pistachio

                  • fried eggplant$17.00

                    honey + baharat + yogurt + cilantro + sesame

                    • crispy shrimp$21.00

                      schug aioli + sumac + lime

                      • octopus$30.00

                        harissa romesco + sumac + cilantro + extra virgin olive oil

                        • pear & arugula$18.00

                          castelfranco + green grapes + candied almonds + cumin & preserved lemon vinaigrette

                          • grilled radicchio & walnut$19.00

                            bulgarian feta + date molasses + red grapes + sabzi + pomegranate flower vinaigrette

                            • gem lettuce salad$19.00

                              brioche croutons + zaatar + smoked brisket lardons + parmigiano + tahini dressing

                              pide

                              • lentil$17.00

                                toum + pickled turkish pepper + sumac red onion + cilantro + akawi + lemon

                                • black truffle & cheese$22.00

                                  mozzarella + feta + akawi + oregano + black truffle

                                  • wagyu lehameh$24.00

                                    spicy toum + urfa chili + parsley + sumac onion

                                    • lamb$23.00

                                      fermented tomato sauce + sumac red onion + pickled turkish peppers

                                      to share

                                      • short rib kebab$42.00

                                        chemen + truffle yogurt + pine nut dukkah + mint

                                        • lamb shoulder (mp)

                                          raz al hanout + pomegranate molasses + pita + sumac red onion + crispy chickpeas + schug + raita + pickles

                                          • middle eastern fried chicken$38.00

                                            toum + red schug hot honey + pickles + za’atar + smoked paprika

                                            • harissa roasted half chicken$42.00

                                              toum + hummus + crispy chickpeas + lemon + harissa vinaigrette

                                              • stuffed eggplant$28.00

                                                harissa & turkish pepper relish + pine nuts + olives + urfa chili + parmigiano

                                                • wagyu beef kofta$30.00

                                                  green chili + tomatillo + peas + mint + dill + crispy shallot + toum

                                                  • halibut$47.00

                                                    sabzi vichyssoise + artichoke pistachio chermoula

                                                    • whole grilled branzino$45.00

                                                      brown butter + chermoula + parsley

                                                      • 17 oz bone-in ribeye$85.00

                                                        charred green onion chimichurri + toum + green peppercorn jus + turkish peppers

                                                        sides

                                                        • sweet jeweled rice$21.00

                                                          carrot + saffron + barberries + almonds

                                                          • black truffle rice$26.00

                                                            roasted mushrooms + cumin labneh

                                                            • sauteed greens$14.00

                                                              spinach + chard + sumac + garlic pine nuts + feta

                                                              • roasted cauliflower $14.00

                                                                tahini + chimichurri + hazelnut dukkah + preserved lemon + pickled red onion + sabzi

                                                                • roasted beets$14.00

                                                                  hazelnut dukkah + winter spiced maple + orange + extra vigin olive oil

                                                                  • thrice cooked fries$9.00

                                                                    za'atar aioli

                                                                    Last updated: March 4, 2024

                                                                    What 4,142 people are saying

                                                                    Byblos Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                    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
                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                    Loved For

                                                                    • Toronto / Ontario

                                                                      Mediterranean

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    Byblos Downtown offers a "superb dining experience" with its unique Middle Eastern-inspired dishes and "fantastic service." Guests are treated to an "amazing atmosphere" with beautifully presented meals that are "bursting with flavor." Though some mention noise and high prices, the "authentic and flavourful food" makes it a "must-visit" in Toronto.
                                                                    4,142 Reviews

                                                                    1. Kevon VIP

                                                                      Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Food was well seasoned and tasty. Also lots of vegan options. Would definitely recommend!

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                                                                    2. Lindsay

                                                                      Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      I've eaten at Byblos before and the food is better than I remember. We had the fried eggplant, lamb, truffle cheese, and om ali. Truly a phenomenal restaurant with great service and droolworthy food. Can't recommend enough.

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                                                                    3. thomas

                                                                      Philadelphia County6 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Excellent meal only small complaint was the waitress insisted we should order 8 courses for four people. We ordered 5 and it was still too much.

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                                                                    4. brianna

                                                                      New York City1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Some of the best food I’ve ever had. Quick service

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                                                                    5. Eda

                                                                      Toronto / Ontario1 review

                                                                      2.0

                                                                      Dined on July 8, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                      Overpriced Around 6:30pm to 8pm, second floor, we found it to be noisy, at the point we couldn’t carry a normal conversation on the table; in addition, our table was too close to the other table, we could hear them but couldn’t hear our people on our table :( Food was good. For birthday celebrations, they do provide free slice of cake with a candle- you have to ask them, though.

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                                                                    6. Camille VIP

                                                                      Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on July 8, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Everything thing we order from the fish to the baby gem salad was incredible. You couldn’t go wrong ordering anything here

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                                                                    7. Cim VIP

                                                                      Toronto / Ontario12 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on July 8, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Food was fantastic, but 2-3 dishes per person was far too much food, lol!

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                                                                    8. Melissa VIP

                                                                      Toronto / Ontario7 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on July 3, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Excellent food vibe and service ! Highly recommend .

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                                                                    9. Jo-Anne VIP

                                                                      Vancouver / British Columbia18 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on July 2, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Favourite Toronto Restaurant. Flavours of the Dishes are so unique and done perfectly

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                                                                    10. John VIP

                                                                      Washington, D.C. Area62 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on June 28, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Five of us did a table mezze. Hummus royale, tuna tartare, Brussels sprouts, shrimp, octopus, and the lamb shoulder with a couple bottles of Chateau Musar. Arak and all 5 desserts on the menu to finish. Everything prepared superbly and nicely presented.

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                                                                    FAQs

                                                                    Byblos Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 4142 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                    2. Canada
                                                                    3. Toronto / Ontario
                                                                    4. Old Toronto
                                                                    5. Financial District

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                                                                    2 people
                                                                    7:00 p.m.
                                                                    Booked 78 times today
                                                                    Google Map for Byblos Downtown

                                                                    11 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON M5V 3M2

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                      King and University
                                                                    • Neighbourhood
                                                                      Financial District
                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                      Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
                                                                    • Price
                                                                      CAN$51 and over
                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                      Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Middle Eastern
                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                      Smart Casual
                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                      Street Parking
                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                      AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                    • Additional
                                                                      Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
                                                                    • Website
                                                                      http://www.byblostoronto.com/
                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                      (647) 660-0909
                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                      Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Byblos - Downtown can accommodate all your special event needs. All special event inquiries can be sent to reservations@byblosdowntown.com

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