Byblos Downtown

Hummus

A silky, refined preparation that anchors the mezze table — noticeably richer and smoother than most versions in the city

Fresh Pita

House-baked, pillowy with a slight char on the edges — essential for sweeping through every spread on the table

Baba Ghanoush

Properly charred eggplant with a deep smokiness that carries through — a version that many Toronto restaurants miss

Lamb dishes

The kitchen's most consistent strength across preparations — braised, grilled, or kebab, spiced with restraint and cooked precisely

Kibbeh

Spiced ground lamb shaped and served in the Eastern Mediterranean tradition — earthy, warming, and well-seasoned

Labneh

Strained yogurt served with olive oil and za'atar — simple but executed cleanly, a reliable mezze anchor

Signature cocktails

House cocktails built on Middle Eastern aromatics — saffron, rosewater, cardamom — that complement the food rather than clashing with it