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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
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 59 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
  • 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

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

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                                                                    Last updated: March 4, 2024

                                                                    What 4,083 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

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                    Loved For

                                                                    • Toronto / Ontario

                                                                      Mediterranean

                                                                    • Old Toronto

                                                                      Best Food

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    Byblos Downtown offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "flavors are delicious." Its cozy, elegant ambiance is perfect for a conversation. Guests appreciate the "attentive" and "friendly" service. Signature dishes like lamb shoulder and halloumi shine, complemented by unique cocktails. Highly recommended for special occasions and memorable nights out.
                                                                    4,083 Reviews

                                                                    1. Andrew

                                                                      Toronto1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Fantastic food and a great environment. Would definitely go again

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                                                                    2. Wranga

                                                                      Toronto1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      The service was good and the food was delicious. However, we didn’t like how close the tables were to each other, and the music made it difficult to hear one another.

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                                                                    3. Carlos

                                                                      Toronto1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Outstanding place. The food is amazing!…. We also loved the service, the staff was so friendly.

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                                                                    4. Manpreet

                                                                      Toronto1 review

                                                                      1.0

                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                      Had a hard time with the server as the server was showing attitude and wasn’t very warm. Apparently there was a flood and we didn’t get our main meals.

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                                                                    5. timm

                                                                      New York City2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Food was very very tasty. Some dishes could have come out a little hotter.

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                                                                    6. Matt

                                                                      Toronto1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Food was delicious and unique. We aim to eat what we don’t make at home and every bite of every dish was worth it.

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                                                                    7. Julia

                                                                      Toronto1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Had a lovely dinner at Byblos with a friend. The atmosphere was cozy, elegant, and not too noisy - perfect if you want to have a conversation. The Mediterranean-inspired dishes were exceptional! The service was great too - attentive, with everything coming in at a perfect pace. Definitely worth a visit if you're downtown.

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                                                                    8. Jeffrey VIP

                                                                      New York City79 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      Dined on March 30, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                      Lebanese done rights. Interesting flavors, smells, and variety of dishes. Four steps down, low key ambience. Certainly worth a try.

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                                                                    9. Danielle VIP

                                                                      Toronto6 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on March 28, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Awesome food, beautiful space. Quiet because we were there late on a Thursday.

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                                                                    10. Neil

                                                                      London10 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on March 22, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      The food was wonderful - super tasty and plentiful. Will definitely return!

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                                                                    FAQs

                                                                    Byblos Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 4083 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                    Booked 59 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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