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Byblos Downtown

Name: Byblos Downtown
Address: 11 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5V 3M2
Telephone: (647) 660-0909
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.7

CAN$51 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

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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Experiences

New Year's Eve at Byblos Downtown
$125.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate NYE at Byblos Downtown! Join us for a vibrant Eastern Mediterranean-inspired evening with a special four-course menu to ring in 2025.  MENU – $125 per person AMUSE-BOUCHE (choice of) Truffle Mushroom Kataifi Shrimp FIRST (choice of) Hummus Royale Tuna Tartare Gem Salad MAIN (choice of) 8oz AAA Striploin Grilled Branzino Fillet Harissa Roasted Chicken Stuffed Eggplant SIDES (choice of) Black Truffle Rice Roasted Cauliflower Roasted Brussel Sprouts DESSERT (choice of) Chocolate Olive Oil Cake Walnut Katayef Lemon Olive Oil Cake Blood Orange Sorbet Additional feature items will be available. We look forward to celebrating the new year with you!

Popular dishes

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

What 4,010 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
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Toronto / Ontario
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Byblos Downtown offers a "fantastic choice for tapas dining" with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." The atmosphere is vibrant, perfect for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings. While some dishes may be considered pricey, the flavors are consistently praised as "delicious" and "unique." Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.

4,010 Reviews

C
Cathy
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fab! The lamb shoulder stands out though!!
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Hangyeol
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Must try the lamb ribs, and of course any of the drinks
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Crystal
Detroit
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Exceeded our expectations.
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Dina
Toronto
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding as usual :)) Byblos never disappoints! service, drinks & food top notch!
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Onaiza
Toronto
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always great food. Crispy shrimp, hummus, runner beans, and short rib were really good. Fried chicken was delicious but the batter was a little too heavy. But otherwise flavours were delicious. Great service - they were just slow on drinks so drinks came after the first course had been served and then we ordered drinks with dessert as well and drinks came after we were halfway through dessert. Loud in the restaurant so sometimes tough to hear. But overall I’ve been to Byblos many times and food and service is consistently very good.
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Eric
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time and the food is really good. Love it. Already plan for the next visit. Thank you
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service!!! Best food I have had in a long time. High recommended. A very unique and delicious menu.
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Enoch
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. Wait staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was out of this world. Definitely going back!
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Peter
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Visited December 6, 2024. When making the reservation on-line I indicated that we would be celebrating a birthday. When we were seated, our server, Jordan, confirmed that it was my guest's birthday. The food and service were excellent. After we had finished eating, our server brought us a serving of pomegranate sorbet to share. We presumed, since we had not ordered it, that the sorbet was complimentary as an acknowledgement of the birthday. After arriving home I had a closer look at our check and found that we were charged for the sorbet. This was a surprise. I contacted Byblos but have had no response to my email. It is not the cost I question but the fact that we did not order the dessert yet were charged for it. Curious to know if this is usual practice with the restaurant.
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Sebastian
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The space is beautiful and a great time, the food is as expected but nothing mind blowing. The service was poor and the waiter was somewhat rude, not the best for the price point of the place.
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FAQs

Byblos Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 4010 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Byblos Downtown

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New Year's Eve at Byblos Downtown

Black Truffle & Cheese

Short Rib Kebab

Lamb

starters

crispy stuffed olives$14.00

tuna tartare$24.00

beef tartare$21.00

labneh$18.00

hummus$21.00

lamb ribs$22.00

turkish manti dumplings$21.00

hammoumi$18.00

fried eggplant$17.00

crispy shrimp$21.00

octopus$30.00

pear & arugula$18.00

grilled radicchio & walnut$19.00

gem lettuce salad$19.00

pide

lentil$17.00

black truffle & cheese$22.00

wagyu lehameh$24.00

lamb$23.00

to share

short rib kebab$42.00

lamb shoulder (mp)

middle eastern fried chicken$38.00

harissa roasted half chicken$42.00

stuffed eggplant$28.00

wagyu beef kofta$30.00

halibut$47.00

whole grilled branzino$45.00

17 oz bone-in ribeye$85.00

sides

sweet jeweled rice$21.00

black truffle rice$26.00

sauteed greens$14.00

roasted cauliflower $14.00

roasted beets$14.00

thrice cooked fries$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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