Best Shawarma in Toronto (Jun 2026)
14 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated June 20, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
How this is scored
- National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
- How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
- Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.
These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.
| # | Restaurant | Scoop Score | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shawarma Empire | 179 | 4.5 ★3,506 reviews | Chicken Shawarma, Beef Shawarma | 1823 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON M1R 2Y3 | |
| 2 | Ghadir Meat & Restaurant | 145 | 4.4 ★7,621 reviews | Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Sujuk Shawarma Wrap | 1848 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Y4 | |
| 3 | Alpha’s Shawarma (598 Queen St.) | 144 | 4.7 ★4,017 reviews | Chicken Shawarma Saj, Shawarma Wrap | 598 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1E3 | |
| 4 | Flaming Stove | 144 | 4.5 ★791 reviews | Chicken Shawarma Saj Wrap, Beef Shawarma | 21 Davisville Ave, Toronto, ON M4S 1G3 | |
| 5 | Sumaq Iraqi Charcoal Grill | 137 | 4.2 ★4,876 reviews | Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Supreme Chicken Shawarma | 1961 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Y8 | |
| 6 | Aleppo Kebab | 133 | 4.6 ★4,064 reviews | Aleppo kebab plate, Kebabs (general) | 2075 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Z4 | |
| 7 | Original Shawarma | 127 | 4.8 ★4,577 reviews | Chicken Shawarma, Lamb Shank | 1795 Victoria Park Ave, Scarborough, ON M1R 1T2 | |
| 8 | Nasib's | 125 | 4.5 ★869 reviews | Chicken Shawarma, Hummus | 1867 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Y3 | |
| 9 | Tasty Shawarma | 120 | 4.3 ★2,968 reviews | Beef & Lamb Shawarma Combo, Chicken Shawarma Wrap | 2993 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1T 3J5 | |
| 10 | Shawarma Royale | 116 | 4.6 ★1,402 reviews | Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Chicken Royale Bowl | 366 Yonge St FL 1, Toronto, ON M5B 1S5 | |
| 11 | Wanas Shawarma | 115 | 4.8 ★1,490 reviews | Chicken Shawarma (Syrian Style), Shawarma Mixed Family Platter | 449 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P1 | |
| 12 | Johnny's Shawarma | 111 | 4.4 ★1,762 reviews | Mixed Shawarma Dinner, Shawarma Tacos | 1904 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 2L8 | |
| 13 | College Falafel | 100 | 4.6 ★495 reviews | Chicken Shawarma, Donair Plate/Wrap | 450 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6G 3T2 | |
| 14 | Dr. Laffa (Centre Street) | 82 | 4.8 ★85 reviews | Shawarma, Laffa | 1118 Centre St unit #21, Vaughan, ON L4J 7R9 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.