Zezafoun Syrian Cuisine

Incredible Syrian food, charming staff, wonderful atmosphere steeped in Syria's rich history and amazing culture - we are so glad we discovered this gem of restaurant. We hope to return soon!

December 22, 2024 on Google

Everything was absolutely delicious and service was great. We got the makdous, red hummus, chicken shwarma plate and ayran. Everything was super delicious. Our server was very sweat and friendly. Everyone in comments mentioned about portions being small, but its pretty filling for one person. We paid almost $40/person for everything.

December 18, 2024 on Google

Wanted to try this place for the longest time and finally managed to. Portions of main courses were very small We had kabob in black cherry which was interesting but there were a couple of seeds in the stew that you could break your teeth We also had a lamb shank dish which was surprisingly came as a black piece of meat. It appeared to be sitting in their freezer for a long time and warmed up and it was disgusting. I honestly couldn’t eat it! I like to support local restaurants that offer cultural food from other countries as they enrich our living experience in Toronto but this was absolutely disgusting Also our waitress seemed to be upset to accommodate our special needs although I called in advance and asked if we could be accommodated! One of the waitresses is nice though

December 4, 2024 on Google

We really enjoyed the service and atmosphere, it was warm and inviting! The fatteh, kebbeh, burning fingers, and sojok sambousk were absolutely delicious and our top picks. The chicken shawarma was high quality but could use a touch of refinement in presentation. The vine leaves, though flavorful, felt a bit too soft with slightly overcooked rice, and the leaves were tougher to chew than expected. Overall, it was a good experience, and we’re excited to return and explore more of the menu!

November 25, 2024 on Google

If I could rate this restaurant higher, I would. Went with family to celebrate a birthday and I could not have had a better experience. Our server was extremely friendly and pleasant the entire time. The food and drinks were absolutely incredible. The kind of food you tell your friends about. Our server made friendly conversation with us while checking in and even provided us with some complimentary desserts after we mentioned that we were celebrating, which were divine of course. There is not a single bad item on the menu with a variety of vegetarian and meat options, you are sure to find something you will fall in love with. I 100% recommend this place to anyone considering it.

August 9, 2024 on Google

My experience at Zizfoun Syrian Cuisine was a mix of highs and lows. First, it took quite a long time for them to prepare the food. We ordered drinks expecting homemade beverages, but they turned out to be overly sweet, syrupy drinks. Additionally, the portion sizes were disappointingly small. I ordered the Fatteh Makdus, which was very flavorful and delicious. However, my husband's Makloube was a letdown. It consisted of bland rice with ground beef, lacking flavor and not resembling the picture in the menu. The tomato sauce was minimal, just a single spoonful. Overall, while some dishes were tasty, the slow service and disappointing portions left much to be desired.

August 6, 2024 on Google

we were excited about trying their food and maybe we expected alot but Food was mainly tasteless, as if there was not much spice was used in the food, specially on the chicken and kebabs. Generally the service was nice and the waitress was friendly but at the end after I paid they started asking questions about the food and services and when I gave them my honest opinion this made me uncomfortable. Generally I won't be visiting there again. I know there is a hype around this restaurant but imo wasnt the best experience. Drink was nice, the appetizers was also great but the main dish was not to my standard of middle eastern flavourful.

August 4, 2024 on Google

I have been to Zezafoun many times and I have never been disappointed. The food (and I have tried almost everything on the menu) is always flavorful and well presented. If you are tired of beef and lamb, try the Moloukhieh, my personal favorite, which is chicken with a super tasty leaf (kinda similar to vine leaf). The drinks are definitely interesting, a bit on the sweet side. The atmosphere and service is also amazing.

September 4, 2023 on Google