Amal Toronto

Amazing experience! The service and food were absolutely top-notch. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and seated at a perfect table. We had made a reservation in advance and mentioned it was our anniversary, and they went above and beyond by surprising us with a complimentary date cake. This thoughtful gesture truly stood out and made our evening extra special. We ordered the hummus and kebabs, and both dishes were incredibly delicious. The DJ was fantastic, and the music added to the wonderful ambiance. Without a doubt, the service was exceptional throughout the evening. I highly recommend Amal Restaurant for a special occasion or even just a memorable night out. It’s a place you won’t want to miss!

This is one of the best Lebanese restaurants I have been to outside Lebanon. The food is delicious, the decor is tasteful, the ambiance is vibrant and the staff is great. We had several Mezza plates, couple of main dishes and desserts. Everything we ordered was made to perfection. I wish they would open branches here in the US.

Overall lower than average. The best part: the hummus trio. It was creamy, with interesting flavours and was well presented. Our favorite was the basil hummus. Although the pita was dry and crispy, which isn’t my preference. The kibbeh was tasty, but nothing special. I expected more for the price. The lamb shank had no real flavor apart from the natural lamb and had no sauce with it. I was a little disappointed overall. The restaurant had nice vibes and atmosphere, I also love the color scheme. They also never answered the phone when I tried calling ahead multiple times to update my reservation. Would’ve given 2 stars if not for the hummus.

Moment I walked in I was immediately impressed by how amazing the restaurant looked. With a live DJ and busy environment, the vibes were great. Being Michelin recommended for three years in a row I had really high expectations. We asked our server for recommendations and decided to start with their famous Amal's Hummus, and it was the best hummus I've had. The veal was so tender and the pomegranate and roasted nuts added such a nice unexpected touch. This raised my expectations even more for the skewers but that unfortunately fell short. The skewers were great but nothing that blew me away, especially when considering the price point paying for these. I would prefer getting skewers somewhere else at a lower price.

Amal really lives up to its goal of being a lively, memorable dining experience. It blends modern style with Lebanese tradition, creating a space that’s both vibrant and inviting. My partner and I have celebrated a few special occasions here, and the food always impresses. It’s hard to pick a favorite because everything is consistently delicious. The service is also top-notch—attentive without being overbearing, which really adds to the experience. The ambiance is another highlight, with soft pastel tones that give off a Mediterranean vibe. It’s a modern space with traditional touches, making it a great spot for a memorable meal.

I booked this restaurant for myself and my partner for valentine’s day far in advance before the restaurant had revealed any special menu/entertainment etc as we love this type of cuisine and the reviews had all been pretty good. A few weeks after booking, I was called to be informed of $125pp minimum spend which i was grateful to be told in advance and understood due to it being a special event day. We also saw that on their instagram there would be a dj and belly dancers! So we were very excited. We were greeted with roses, and reminded of the minimum spend before being seated. My partner and I made sure we hit the minimum spend pp, something we struggled to meet as a lot of the dishes are small sharer dishes and we don’t typically eat that much but we thought we can just take it for leftovers. Granted all the food was very delicious, some of the portion sizes for the prices were questionable but we overlooked this for our experience. We noticed tables around us did not seem to be ordering many dishes that would equate to $125pp and felt a little disappointed by this, the party next to us was seated long after us, dined and left before us, there was no way they met $125pp minimum spend. We had already ordered our food so there was not much we could do about this so we took it on the chin despite being a little annoyed by this. One thing we were not told about was that 20% gratuity would be added to our bill on top of the minimum spend, we did not appreciate not receiving this information upfront. Although our server was very attentive, we felt 20% was exceptionally high gratuity on top of a minimum spend and also the entertainment promised on their instagram post (dj&belly dancers) either did not go ahead or was over by the time of our reservation which was very disappointing. We also noticed on the bill a couple of dishes were put through at a higher price. We did raise this with our server who apologised and got the manager to correct this for us, we also were given a complementary drink on our way out. However this was just another thing on top of some unfortunate events that occurred for us on this evening that was supposed to be very special for us. Despite all being said, the food was tasty, just as mentioned above - the portion sizes were on the smaller side (4 slices of halloumi for $20+ is crazy, no matter how good it tastes) Due to our experience we won’t be visiting here again anytime soon.

Winterlicious Menu Service was outstanding from the moment we entered the restaurant. Very friendly and willing to try to accommodate any requests. Our waiter was excellent, attentive but not disruptive. Managers are doing their jobs and supporting the staff. Waiters have additional floor staff to help support them which keeps things moving quickly. All of the food was fresh, hot or cold as it should be, very well presented and delicious. The atmosphere is very high end and beautiful and attention to detail is clear from the moment you enter including the washrooms which are often overlooked. I am very impressed with Amal and we will certainly be going back. Thank you for an incredible experience from beginning to end. I can see why you are Michelin Star rated.

We visited Amal Restaurant on Bloor Street to celebrate my birthday, and it was a fantastic experience. The restaurant is incredibly chic and elegant, creating a wonderful atmosphere for a special occasion. The quality of the food was good—we ordered drinks and kebabs, both of which were delicious and well-prepared. The overall experience was memorable