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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

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 75 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 17:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:45
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
Area
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
CA$125.00 per person
31 Dec 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 olivesCA$14.00
persian feta + za'atar + preserved lemon
tuna tartareCA$24.00
citrus chili tahini + watermelon + avocado + soy + cilantro + lavash
beef tartareCA$21.00
toum + mint + capers + sumac + kohlrabi + schug + pickled chili + sesame lavash
labnehCA$18.00
pistachio + sumac + roasted beets + barbari bread
hummusCA$21.00
chermoula + crispy chickpea + turkish green chili + sumac onions + barbari bread
lamb ribsCA$22.00
dukkah + yoghurt + raz el hanout glaze + red chili schug
turkish manti dumplingsCA$21.00
eggplant + yogurt sauce + date molasses
hammoumiCA$18.00
wild flower honey + dukkah + pistachio
fried eggplantCA$17.00
honey + baharat + yogurt + cilantro + sesame
crispy shrimpCA$21.00
schug aioli + sumac + lime
octopusCA$30.00
harissa romesco + sumac + cilantro + extra virgin olive oil
pear & arugulaCA$18.00
castelfranco + green grapes + candied almonds + cumin & preserved lemon vinaigrette
grilled radicchio & walnutCA$19.00
bulgarian feta + date molasses + red grapes + sabzi + pomegranate flower vinaigrette
gem lettuce saladCA$19.00
brioche croutons + zaatar + smoked brisket lardons + parmigiano + tahini dressing

pide

lentilCA$17.00
toum + pickled turkish pepper + sumac red onion + cilantro + akawi + lemon
black truffle & cheeseCA$22.00
mozzarella + feta + akawi + oregano + black truffle
wagyu lehamehCA$24.00
spicy toum + urfa chili + parsley + sumac onion
lambCA$23.00
fermented tomato sauce + sumac red onion + pickled turkish peppers

to share

short rib kebabCA$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 chickenCA$38.00
toum + red schug hot honey + pickles + za’atar + smoked paprika
harissa roasted half chickenCA$42.00
toum + hummus + crispy chickpeas + lemon + harissa vinaigrette
stuffed eggplantCA$28.00
harissa & turkish pepper relish + pine nuts + olives + urfa chili + parmigiano
wagyu beef koftaCA$30.00
green chili + tomatillo + peas + mint + dill + crispy shallot + toum
halibutCA$47.00
sabzi vichyssoise + artichoke pistachio chermoula
whole grilled branzinoCA$45.00
brown butter + chermoula + parsley
17 oz bone-in ribeyeCA$85.00
charred green onion chimichurri + toum + green peppercorn jus + turkish peppers

sides

sweet jeweled riceCA$21.00
carrot + saffron + barberries + almonds
black truffle riceCA$26.00
roasted mushrooms + cumin labneh
sauteed greensCA$14.00
spinach + chard + sumac + garlic pine nuts + feta
roasted cauliflower CA$14.00
tahini + chimichurri + hazelnut dukkah + preserved lemon + pickled red onion + sabzi
roasted beetsCA$14.00
hazelnut dukkah + winter spiced maple + orange + extra vigin olive oil
thrice cooked friesCA$9.00
za'atar aioli

What 4,016 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

Loved For

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.

4,016 Reviews

C
Cathy
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have the lamb shoulder, you won't regret it! Always a fav when in TO.
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Cathy
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fab! The lamb shoulder stands out though!!
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MaeL
VIP
Toronto
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Small portions but food is good. Bread/ rice is not served with every dish and no complimentary bread. The hummus royale
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Hangyeol
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
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 on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Exceeded our expectations.
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Lanna
VIP
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lamb chops were overcooked and our rice dish was forgotten. Byblos is usually much better
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Dina
VIP
Toronto
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
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
VIP
Toronto
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 8 December 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 7 December 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 7 December 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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FAQs

Byblos Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 4016 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 75 times today

Experiences are available.

11 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON M5V 3M2

Additional information

Cross Street
King and University
Area
Financial District
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:45
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

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starters

crispy stuffed olivesCA$14.00

tuna tartareCA$24.00

beef tartareCA$21.00

labnehCA$18.00

hummusCA$21.00

lamb ribsCA$22.00

turkish manti dumplingsCA$21.00

hammoumiCA$18.00

fried eggplantCA$17.00

crispy shrimpCA$21.00

octopusCA$30.00

pear & arugulaCA$18.00

grilled radicchio & walnutCA$19.00

gem lettuce saladCA$19.00

pide

lentilCA$17.00

black truffle & cheeseCA$22.00

wagyu lehamehCA$24.00

lambCA$23.00

to share

short rib kebabCA$42.00

lamb shoulder (mp)

middle eastern fried chickenCA$38.00

harissa roasted half chickenCA$42.00

stuffed eggplantCA$28.00

wagyu beef koftaCA$30.00

halibutCA$47.00

whole grilled branzinoCA$45.00

17 oz bone-in ribeyeCA$85.00

sides

sweet jeweled riceCA$21.00

black truffle riceCA$26.00

sauteed greensCA$14.00

roasted cauliflower CA$14.00

roasted beetsCA$14.00

thrice cooked friesCA$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Additional information

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