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Byblos Downtown, Toronto, ON
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Byblos Downtown

CAN$51 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District
  • Cross Street
    King and University
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

What 4,061 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Byblos Downtown delivers a memorable dining experience with "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Known for its "unique and unexpected pairings," the restaurant offers a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere. Signature dishes like lamb shoulder and halloumi are highly praised. Perfect for special occasions, guests appreciate the "delicious food" and "attentive staff."

4,061 Reviews
  1. Patricia

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Our waitress was fantastic. She was very attentive, friendly and mindful with our time as we were going to a show after dining.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We sat downstairs and it was way too cold. They should do something about the cold air that gets in every time the door opens and closes. The cold ruined our whole experience - I had to eat with my jacket on.

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  3. Valerie

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food not as good as expected and portions are big we ordered too much based on waiter’s recommendation Costly résult !

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  4. Eduardo

    VIP

    Houston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Most of the food was not warm enough. The only exception and best dish was the pide

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  5. Jacline

    VIP

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous! Food was spectacular- highly recommend this restaurant!

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  6. Susan

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty food, beautifully presented. Very attentive service and great ambience.

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  7. Rayan

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been to Byblos multiple times and they never miss! This time I went for Valentine’s Day with my husband and wanted to specifically shout out and thank our waitress Lea for being so friendly and warm towards us!

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  8. mehrdad

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I had specifically requested a quiet, romantic setting well in advance, even informing the manager, as I planned to propose to my fiancée on Valentine’s Day. Despite this, we were seated near the bar. The service was lacking, with the waitress only checking on us once or twice. To make matters worse, we noticed a mousetrap nearby, which was quite unsettling. The menu was priced at $125 per person, yet the portions were disappointingly small. For our entrées, we ordered steak—mine medium rare and hers medium well—but both were dry and consisted of nearly 50% fat. On the positive side, the manager did apologize and comped our steaks and drinks (we had two glasses of wine). However, the overall experience was far from what I had hoped for, and I ultimately had to postpone my proposal. It was a huge letdown for such a special occasion, and I won’t be returning.

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  9. Victoria

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible authentic dining experience in the heart of the theatre district. Bold flavours from the heart of the levant transport you to another world while leaving you feeling right at home in the kitchens of the most ancient place on earth.

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  10. Mike

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service coupled with delicious food made for a remarkable dining experience. Kudos to the servers who were knowledgeable and incredibly helpful.

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FAQs

Byblos Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 4061 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 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
  • 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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