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Paramount Fine Foods

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1290 Crestlawn Dr
Mississauga, ON  L4W 1A6

(905) 282-1600

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December 19, 2010

Delicious mediterranean cuisine in a casual setting. Perfect for family gatherings or socializing with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. Prompt and friendly service make this a dining experience to be enjoyed.

A wide range of Mediterranean dishes including Falafel, Shawarma, Hummus, Kafta, Tabouleh etc.

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3.5 star rating
August 16, 2015

If you're in search of a nice sit-down shawarma restaurant with a great decor and ambience, or with more options for vegetarians other than falafel then this may be your place. But for an awesome taste experience there are definitely better places out there (hint: Lazeez). One vegetarian in my group got the falafel while the other got the pizza. The pizza was really enjoyed. I got the shawarma... more

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3.5 star rating
July 30, 2015

Great food and I love the newly renovated place. Unfortunately, the customer service has come down. I'm a regular and every time we go, there are new faces. I missed the Filipino workers that were really friendly and accommodating.

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3.5 star rating
July 30, 2015

First time I have ever been there, and my first time trying Shwarma. Would go back in a heartbeat.

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3.5 star rating
July 10, 2015

I used to love this place. It was the best. Filled with families every day. You had to wait to get a table. I havent stopped by in a few months. Last night went there, and it was pretty dead.
I noticed they renovated and changed their menus.

The prices have went up too. The meals were under $10 at one point now its around $13 for a plate.
The beef wasn't even beef. It was mostly fat. The... more

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3.5 star rating
July 08, 2015

If I have craving for hummus or kebab, I always choose this place and they never let me down for four years. Hummus is so creamy unlike store bought packages...
So far we tried Kafta, Falafel, and mixed grill and all tasted amazing. And these portion are huge because it usually comes with pita bread. So, it is pretty filling for everyone. Awesome.

Highly recommended!

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3.5 star rating
July 04, 2015

My girlfriend and I visit Paramount frequently, we are both fans of the zataar with cheese (be warned, this is salty but flavourful) and the various manakeesh.
The shawarma dinners are excellent and prices are superb. My only complaint is the food has arrived cold on a few occasions however I highly recommend this place.

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3.5 star rating
July 04, 2015

I absolutely love this place! Amazing interior & exterior design and the service has always been wonderful. The food is delicious, fairly priced and a generous portion! Would and have recommended this place! My favorite item is the shawarma

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3.5 star rating
July 01, 2015

Definitely recommend this place! The portions are huge and food is tasty! Service is quick and naan is so yums. Can get pretty crowded - just don't go on Sundays :)

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3.5 star rating
June 26, 2015

The best thing I have to say about Paramount is probably the fresh bread (pita) that they serve you as soon as you are seated! The food are your typical arab food i.e. shawarma, shish tawouke (those are what I normally get). They are pretty good if you are a meat lover but I'm not so I didnt enjoy so much.. their salads are okay as well. The seatings are a little crowded as the place is always... more

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3.5 star rating
June 08, 2015

I decided to go according to the reviews on Yelp here.

When I entered into the restaurant, I must say I was impressed with the clean and professional look.

I had to visit the restroom first. The restrooom is quite modern and clean. I also noticed the prayer room, for 2 people. It is good to have it.

I had to stand and read the menu board for a while to decide what to order, and I ended up... more

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3.5 star rating
June 03, 2015

The cheese pizza is amazing! Thin, crispy and the cheese is salty and buttery... sounds funny but it's really good!

My other favourite is the shish taouk with extra garlic sauce. To all you garlic lovers out there... MUST TRY!

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3.5 star rating
May 08, 2015

Conflicted on the rating 'cause the food is fantastic but the service is really terrible.

I understand that Arabic customs are different but the first few minutes in this always-packed restaurant are really frustrating. Its a while before you get seated and no menus nor instructions are given whatsoever. You have to then go to the cashier and order. How when you don't have s menu? I'm not... more

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3.5 star rating
April 25, 2015

This place is always busy. It can be a bit confusing when picking up your take out here. If I have to pick up a Shawarma, Lentil soup and pizza (group orders) You will be going to 3 different counters. Its nice seeing the pizza station as their pita bread are all made in house... and you can view the process.

Than you line up to pay.

Authentic middle eastern food.

Paramount has grown since... more

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3.5 star rating
April 11, 2015

Decent place for Middle Eastern food in Mississauga. Food was good and the place is usually full

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3.5 star rating
March 12, 2015

My husband and I were looking forward to some Mediterranean food when we came across this restaurant in Yelp. The reviews seemed pretty good and we decided to give it a try. It was very close to our hotel which was a bonus.

It was a strange experience once we got in because it looked like we had to wait to be seated and there were a few waiters walking in front of the counter, but no one... more

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3.5 star rating
March 08, 2015

I just had the worst chicken shawarma sandwich. There was barely any meat, all I could taste was the pita, and it set me back about $7. Will not be returning here again. I guess once you've had a shawarma from Ottawa, nothing else will compare!

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3.5 star rating
March 07, 2015

Finally a location that is closer to me.

Pros
- The food is always very fresh
- They are generous with the bread and dipping sauces which I love most
- Just found out that they also offer free hot sauce in addition to their famous garlic sauce and hummus
- Love the decor
- Waiters and waitresses always friendly
- They have a playground for kids which is good for families or events

Cons
- The... more

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3.5 star rating
February 23, 2015

This location is the best out of the three I've tried(Thornhill and Toronto).

Service: After you place your order at the counter, the food comes out pretty quickly. The servers come by regularly to check up on your table asking if you need a refill or more bread. The managers usually go by every table and ask how is the food.

Food: The price has been going up every year by a dollar or so... more

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3.5 star rating
February 18, 2015

I've been here a couple of times but it has been a while and my boyfriend never tried it, so we decided to give it a go.

I just think the set up is very odd. The fact that you order your food at the counter "fast food style" yet there is a waitress who comes and brings your food and is there to grab you drinks and what not. It's either one way or the other - in my opinion.

We started with the... more

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3.5 star rating
February 03, 2015

Very poor quality of food along with delayed and non responsive services. I convinced my friends to go with me to paramount for enjoying best quality food. Unfortunately from now on ward I will not recommend anybody to visit this restaurant.

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3.5 star rating
January 27, 2015

Good food good service. Yummy menu. Also great for big groups. Halal menu. T kids love the place.

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3.5 star rating
January 19, 2015

I'll have to return in hopes of having a better experience and I acknowledge that this is only based on two menu items but...

For those of you that know what butter chicken should taste like, avoid the butter chicken pizza at all costs. It has that distinctive and powerful "generic curry powder" flavour akin to Lipton's Chicken Noodle Soup powder.

The falafel sandwich had a good flavour but... more

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3.5 star rating
December 30, 2014

Excellent service each time. This location is my personal favorite. Mohamad el sabeh the branch manager is an excellent host. He welcomes all the customers like a VIP guests, visits each table personally to make sure everyone is doing well. Thumbs up for his excellent service!!! Good job mohamad :-)

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3.5 star rating
December 21, 2014

This restaurant is one of my favorite team gathering place. It is significantly better than Nirvana which I gave a poor review on due to the p@!s poor experience I had there. Tonight I am going solo with a light dinner.

The service and the quality of food is above par for the area I am in. I haven't paid for the food here before so I am not sure how well it is price wise until tonight.

The... more

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3.5 star rating
December 19, 2014

We've been 8-9 times & continue to love the food. Fresh flavours. Have never left feeling hungry. Friendly staff & good prices. My only complaint would be the disposable cups & plates when eating in. Some stuff comes on real plates & cups, it wouldn't cause any trouble to do all the same. It would save them money & the environment to serve all eat-in meals on real dishes. Otherwise we always... more

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3.5 star rating
December 13, 2014

Went there last night. More locations. Equals less traffic. Better service. Also less food orders means more time for the chefs to concentrate on your order. Very happy. The manakeesh was the best I have ever had there. Now that customers have branched off. I was so happy with every single part of my visit last night. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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3.5 star rating
December 12, 2014

Too much over priced and tasteless food. The people working there are all extremely very rude probably because they are all young. But price of food is ridiculous for the type and amount of food.

This place used to be good a long time back and then since they started branching out, they lost the taste service and respect for customers.

If they can change all their servers then I might come... more

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3.5 star rating
December 07, 2014

First time here. We went in and did take out.
I must say the staff were very friendly and helpful.
As for the food we enjoyed our meals and would love to try some different items next time. The place is huge and very clean.
I would recommend.

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3.5 star rating
November 13, 2014

They have good food that is totally bland without any salt or spices (perhaps, a wrong choice for a girl that prefers spices, flavor, and aroma like Pakistani cuisine). Stuff is over priced and over hyped. Staff is rude in general. The service is extremely slow. On top of that, families with loads of kids who are running around in aisles between tables and screaming, adults talking to each... more

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3.5 star rating
November 03, 2014

It's like riding a magic carpet into Aladdin's Palace when you enter Paramount Fine Foods. Suddenly, you are no longer in the bleek industrial Misses Sausage, but in some Arabian paradise.

The Sandwich shwarmas are good. Falafel good. Some kind of mini arabic meat pizzas were delicious. Fries are excellent. Food does come to the table as it's ready, so don't expect everything to come at once.
... more

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3.5 star rating
October 12, 2014

Best desert counter I have seen anywhere.. Great coffee and kebabs too. 4.5 of 5. Everything is made on site. The Baklava is sold by weight you can Mix and match. Friendly staff.

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3.5 star rating
September 25, 2014

I am a regular customer here but my family of 6 and I suffered extreme food poisoning from eating here last weekend. We consulted a doctor and we indeed did all fall sick from eating at Paramount.

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3.5 star rating
September 25, 2014

Too bad this place doesn't have more competition; the food is pretty mediocre and often not fresh, service is chaotic. This is not representative of middle eastern food but sadly most people don't seem to know the difference.

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3.5 star rating
September 13, 2014

There are a lot of good things to write about Paramount, So here it goes..

The food quality is very good, its always fresh, the Kabobs are made to order,
they are one of few restaurants that makes fresh Pita bread all day everyday.
their pita bread pizza are simple yet amazing, shawarma and salads are also decent.

They changed their hot sauce and its the bomb, its roasted red pepper hot sauce... more

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3.5 star rating
August 24, 2014

The only restaurant I've been to that has a Muslim prayer room, so you won't find any bacon/pork items here! I'm not muslim or Arabic, so this review will be from a native Canadian guy with little experience in middle eastern food.

I ordered a mix of items to sample the menu.The chicken shawarma meat was very good, but I've had similar quality/tasting chicken elsewhere. Nothing special. The... more

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3.5 star rating
August 20, 2014

Didn't like it , menu is rich but food doesn't reflect the real Middle East flavors. And it's over rated and over priced.

Beef shawarma has nothing to do with shawarma , it's simply sizzled beef.

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3.5 star rating
August 06, 2014

This place was in the middle of nowhere even for suburban standards. The outdoor patio concept is not bad but I wish I didn't have to see auto repair shops and other industrial complexes while sitting out. The ordering system was very confusing. You order at 1 counter and then pay at the other end of the room. The place was chaotic and the food though above average wasn't the best.

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3.5 star rating
July 22, 2014

The food here was A+ . First time I've been to this location, but not the last. Everything was fresh, waiters paid attention, and the food was delicious!

I had the Shish Tawouk w/ rice + sides, everything was freshly prepared and the pita bread was fresh out of the oven. The chicken was juicy and tender and went well with the side of garlic sauce.

The Paramount special cocktail was very good.... more

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3.5 star rating
July 19, 2014

very good Mediterranean food. A little on the expensive side.

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3.5 star rating
July 11, 2014

I like the food here, especially the shish tawouk, falafels, and the various little "pizzas" selection they've got. More than anything I think this location has really great customer service! The staff are always helpful and pleasant. It gets pretty busy near the dinner time rush, especially for takeout, so arrive early!

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3.5 star rating
July 05, 2014

This is a great restauant. The food and service was fantastic!! The restaurant is kind of hidden off of the main street but don't let that fool you. This place gets busy!! The food is delicious and plentiful. You will it leave feeling hungry that's for sure. Chances are you will some some leftovers to bring home. Everything is fresh and tasty!!

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3.5 star rating
June 22, 2014

Amazing bread and hummus. I've had better shawarmas. The patio in the summer is a nice touch. The only annoyance is the wait when they're busy as you have to place your order and the counter. I agree with all the other reviews, this location is far superior than their other ones.

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3.5 star rating
June 05, 2014

This place was great when it first opened..then went though a rough patch and is now back on the up. A busy lunch place weekends it is also pretty popular. You order first then go to your table. While your supping the complimentary yummy coffee with cardamon your dishes are delivered to your table. Portions are pretty generous and the freshly bakes pitas are amazingly good. Kibbeh have really... more

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3.5 star rating
June 03, 2014

I believe this is the best location from all other Paramount chain and love the fact they have 4 sections.

The sections are divided into Juice bar, Grill, Desert (sweets) and Flat bread (pizza) areas.

I have tried their Sharwara plate and its quite good but not best in the area. The bread they give is very nice puffy and soft. Their juices and shakes are freshly made hence a little pricey but... more

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3.5 star rating
be prepared for long wait times
May 30, 2014

We kept driving by this place and it always looks busy with long line ups. We decided to give it a try to see what it's all about! We waited for a while just to be seated, then, you have to go and line up at the cash register to order your food. A server brings you the food when... more

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3.5 star rating
Middle eastern
May 27, 2014

Paramount fine foods on Erin Mills town Centre.
Authentic middle eastern food at it's best.
Value for money and great atmosphere.
An unbelievable variety of sweets and deserts.
Nine out of ten.... more

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3.5 star rating
Terrible place
May 21, 2014

I have been in Paramount for a reasonable amount of times but recently I found out the following:
First of all, the take away service is very bad, poor and non respectful; it takes a very long time (even longer than the time it takes for in service by hundreds of minutes) and the way they serve people there is... more

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3.5 star rating
Prepare to wait for take out
May 18, 2014

We have ordered take out and dined here several times. Very good authentic Arabic food. Generally friendly staff. The price of food is on the expensive side compared to equally as good or better take out from Adonis. We have pre-ordered food for family dinners and specified a pick up time (and ordered well in advance) and it seems the... more

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3.5 star rating
May 10, 2014

So this is the better Paramount location from my humble opinion. It's pretty standard as far as Arab food is concerned but I really enjoyed the hummus here. I would return if they kick it up a notch - this is what happens when you have a client base relying on you for a quick turnover and ample selection.

Deff worth a visit yo'.

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3.5 star rating
May 05, 2014

Talk about being BZ, I would understand if was amazing food. But seriously being from Detroit, It wasn't all that for me. The best part was being with friends, and having fun. Plus their Pita bread was fresh from oven, I usually don't like pita, but they were really good. They took good 15 min to seat us, and a good 30 mins to bring up food. Food wasn't bad, there was 13 ppl 6 adults, and rest... more

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3.5 star rating
Rudest staff
May 03, 2014

My girlfriend and I waited to be seated for twenty minutes and no helped us. I then walked over to the counter and tried to place an order and the girl told me to go back and wait for a host. She said she will not place an order until I get looked after by the hostess. We went back... more

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3.5 star rating
Food is good but quite pricey and desserts (baklava) is amazing
April 29, 2014

Visited both locations either for lunch or dinner and found food to be very good, but slightly over priced in comparison to other places serving Middle Eastern foods. The bakery is phenomenal especially the Baklava selection. Had family over from England whom have tried many places serving the same variety of food and they said that the food is over... more

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3.5 star rating
April 29, 2014

Absolutely love Paramount!

Paramount Fine Foods is the perfect place to come for some good Middle Eastern cuisine at a fair price in an atmosphere that has this weird mix of feeling fancy but very casual at the same time? The decor is nice and the place is clean and energetic. Most of the cooking areas are open for view and you could take a stroll around to see how most things are done. The... more

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3.5 star rating
April 22, 2014

Been there twice so far, and both times went with the mixed shawarma. It was great. And oh the fresh pita is amazing. They have varieties of desserts too which is a must try. Expect to pay $10 for a sandwich and $15 for a platter. The service is also very good.

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3.5 star rating
April 17, 2014

Paramount is one of my favourite middle eastern restaurants in the GTA. It is located in an industrial area that can be a little off putting at first, but you will get over it! The only downside is the service, which can be a little confusing for a first timer. So just note that if you are planning to stay, walk in and find a free table. Decide what you want to order and then proceed to the... more

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3.5 star rating
Getting a little pricey but the crowds keep coming
April 11, 2014

The food here is excellent. There are very few kid friendly options and they are not allergen safe.
Menus are clearly not designed to be understood without asking questions. Schwarma sandwich is a wrap. Schwarma plate is meat and veggies on a plate without pita bread.
Some better pictures would help. Not all visitors are from the Middle East and... more

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3.5 star rating
Excellent food
March 21, 2014

This place has great food a little pricey for the atmosphere but great food. Kid friendly and large assortment of food, sweets and great juice.

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3.5 star rating
Good food but slow service
March 11, 2014

Went here for dinner with friends on a Sunday night around 6pm...ordered chicken swarma sandwich. It tasted fresh, but it was odd that we had to pay first and give a tip (optional on machine) before getting our food. It was crazy busy, my friends went early and got us a table. Definitely a family restaurant, there were many kids... more

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3.5 star rating
Excellent
March 04, 2014

The best Middle Eastern Food I have every had!
Everything is made fresh in house and you can really taste the quality.
The fresh pitas from the wood burning oven are complimentary and are outstanding!
I go here more than twice a week because I love the food here! Everyone is very friendly as well!
I hope they open one... more

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3.5 star rating
Paramount Fine Foods
March 03, 2014

This location (crest Lawn) has really good food better than the new one they open late Oct 2013 on Eglinton Ave.
The problem is it is far away. would still go for it for sure. Have good memories there.

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3.5 star rating
Best authentic Lebanese food that you can get your hands on... ESP their garlic sauce! And can't go wrong with unlimited fresh p
March 03, 2014

Amazingly delicious food with unlimited fresh pita right from the oven! It's super packed but the atmosphere is completely different. You probably would not go in a typical restaurant that's so packed. But all the paramount locations are exceptional

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3.5 star rating
Feeling like in Middle East
March 03, 2014

Excellent food, service and reasonable price. They serve a wide range of typical middle east food and they have eastern deserts as well.

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3.5 star rating
Taste A proffesional food
March 03, 2014

In a warm family atmosphere enjoy the food which is well prepared by a proffesional team and ask for Arabic sweets which have different types also the ice cream & the fresh juice which you will ever taste before.
It is the most suitable resturant whom they look for the especiality.

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3.5 star rating
Golden middle eastern gem
March 02, 2014

This is the place for delicious food, excellent service and great prices, what more can we ask for when it comes to dining out... Let's face it people, Toronto (GTA) does not have good places to eat at. Since we moved here to Canada from US, we've been very disappointed with our dining experience. So please go visit Paramount, you... more

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3.5 star rating
Good Food, quick service - awesome
February 26, 2014

I would never expect such well organized "IT" in this type of restaurant. Once you place your order those are minutes to actually enjoy it. Nothing is mixed, you don't need to remind. Full professional restaurant and the food? AWESOME!
additionally... half of the offer is a bakery and those sweets are delicious... more

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3.5 star rating
Great food at great prices
January 18, 2014

What a great place for fresh food! Unfortunately expect to wait in line for 10 minutes as the place is always packed, this is not normally an issue, but with the amount of people coming in and out of the resturant the place gets cold in the winter. Be sure to have a table away from the front doors and... more

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3.5 star rating
Very good
December 18, 2013

My family has been coming here quite a bit and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. I was not disappointed - what a great gem. For it to be busy on a random Thursday evening for this location that is really in the middle of a mixed low-rise commercial area in the evening says something about... more

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3.5 star rating
Poor Sweets
December 14, 2013

I did not come here for the food, came here for the sweets because i know they have a large selection of Arabic ( Lebanese exactly here) sweets. When we came in nobody even noticed us, only after some time somebody said Hello, place was not as busy we came late in the evening. I got a box of mixed... more

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3.5 star rating
Average Lebanese cuisine
November 22, 2013

Crowded spot with different varieties of Lebanese cuisine starting from appetizers, main courses to the deserts.
You got to pay first for your order because you don't have a server to come to your table, lines are not respected by some people (so get ready to affirm your spot), appetizers are great, we liked the chicken shawarma and lamb meat,... more

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3.5 star rating
Food poisoning
November 19, 2013

My family and I all experienced food poisoning after eating here! We are a family of 6 and all fell sick after eating here. I have been a regular customer but will be very cautious going back. The seating was horrible and lines were incredibly long. Not quite happy with this place.

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3.5 star rating
Middle East Treat
November 18, 2013

I love the style of food. So much flavour and textures. I am not an expert so I am not sure what to say when it comes to this style of food. My friends from the middle east rate this place very high but I give it a good rating. I love the offerings of other restaurants but they claim... more

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3.5 star rating
Alright food...poor service
November 15, 2013

So let's get the poor service out of the way - can't expect much at such places.
The food tastes great WHEN it's warm. And typically it's not because a it's not prepared right then and there like places like bamiyan or pameer or Kandahar kabob - all in Mississauga.
Some ppl find the food dry.
The new location in... more

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3.5 star rating
Authentic Arabic and great ambience
November 12, 2013

All in one shop for great food and traditional Arabic sweets. Attentive service and great ambience. The humous could be worked upon a bit more.

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3.5 star rating
Great food, mish mash service
October 25, 2013

We came here for lunch with family. The atmosphere is impressive with a great selection of Arab food and desserts. The server helped us get a booster for our toddler and brought coloring pages and crayons for the other kids. I ordered the chicken shawarma which I loved. My mother in law ordered the falafel, which came when the rest... more

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3.5 star rating
Comp Baklawa
October 15, 2013

Went to pick up a takeout order this past weekend. Upon paying for the meal, I decided to purchase a couple of pieces of baklava, as the aroma in the air were irresistible. The gentleman at the cash was kind enough to offer me complimentary dessert and allowed me to choose any pieces of baklava that was on display. Little... more

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3.5 star rating
Was an original loyal customer, but never going back because of rude service
October 13, 2013

I've eaten here w/ my family before the reno. and when they sold coffee/nuts. Always came back for the authentic flavours. I didn't have any issues w/ their often chaotic system of taking orders (@ different counters), as my food always came and the order was correct. I loved this place (Crestlawn location) and pumped it up with my friends.... more

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3.5 star rating
Horrible service
October 11, 2013

Have been going to the Mississauga location for 6 yrs now. This last visit was one of the worst ever. The lady first screwed up my order. I asked for a high chair only for the waitress to tell me she spoke no English. (Caught her two minutes later speaking English to the manager and me). Waited 20 min to... more

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3.5 star rating
A gem
October 04, 2013

This place is huge, spotless and serves excellent food. Love the shish tawook, hummus and pita. Pita comes to your table puffed up and steaming hot! Falafels are also good. Stay away from the burger. My friends son order it. It was not good. I told him it served him right for ordering it here ;-). Lol! You can take... more

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3.5 star rating
Nice change
September 23, 2013

My wife and I were looking for something different while in Toronto. Having perused the listings we decided to try the Paramount in Mississauga, as it was close to our hotel
As we had never experienced Middle Eastern food before, we were more than pleased to be met when we walked in by the guy seating people who was more... more

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3.5 star rating
Tasty middle eastern food
September 04, 2013

Overall amazing food and service is so quick they are always jammed with people have nice big patio and nice atmosphere highly recommend to try their arab style pies (manakeesh)

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3.5 star rating
Top quality middle eastern fast food
September 03, 2013

when it comes to Arabic fast food, this is the best you can get!
Paramount is always the right spot when you`re on the go, and want to grab a quick bite without risking the quality!
highly recommend their Shawerma, Humous and Tabouli! You can`t go wrong!

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3.5 star rating
One of the best Mediterranean restaurants in the GTA
September 02, 2013

GTA has scores of Mediterranean restaurants but Paramount is undoubtedly one of the best that I have come across. Each time we have been there it's filled to capacity even though it's seating capacity is much more than an average restaurant - a sure sign of it's popularity. Unlike most other halal restaurants they have paid attention to ambiance -... more

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3.5 star rating
Love love lovee the food
September 02, 2013

Hands down the best lebanese restaurant in the GTA and not surprisingly its always packed so be ready to wait for a bit to be seated

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3.5 star rating
Top Notch Middle Eastern Food - ethnic ambience
September 02, 2013

If you are and looking for tasty Middle Eastern food (especially meat), this is a great option. Added bonus for those who are looking for this is the halal certification of the meat. Plenty of seating, plenty of waiters, and loads of options in terms of menu choices. Typical middle eastern fare (kebabs, salads, bread, etc). The bread or naan... more

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3.5 star rating
Amazing Middle Eastern food: worth the hype
August 21, 2013

This is casual but amazing ethnic dining. The restaurant design is a friendly bazaar. It sets the mood for a great meal. The kitchen does not disappoint, even on my third visit. The fresh mango juice: divine. The service is good. They want you to enjoy. The hot pita and hummus starter warms you up for an amazing grilled dinner.... more

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3.5 star rating
I thought I was in the Middle East amazing
August 17, 2013

Being born in the Middle East but of European descent when I walked into this restaurant I thought I just stepped into another dimension and was brought to Saudia Arabia or another middle eastern country!!
The people inside were all from one of the Arab countries or from an Asian country! There were soooo many people and the line up... more

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3.5 star rating
Sandwich - good value. Platter? Not so much
July 29, 2013

Lamb platter ($17) was only okay. Both lamb and chicken had raw garlic taste which was mildly annoying. 2 small skewers on a bed of plain rice that was a bit over cooked. Pita was excellent. Would definitely recommend the sandwiches. Desserts did look scrumptious though.

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3.5 star rating
Excellent
July 29, 2013

We found this restaurant close to our hotel after a long day of driving, and the food was great. The layout is a little different, and it is very casual, but don't let that bother you. The quality here is excellent. It was very crowded too. Right after we sat down there was a line out the door on a... more

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3.5 star rating
Busy and chaotic but great middle eastern food
July 28, 2013

A Lebanese colleague told me, "These are my people, this is my food"
"Don't go anywhere then the Mississauga location, it serves it best"
Best advice ever for Midddle Eastern.
It's busy. All the time. It's in an industrial park in Mississauga.
It's got souk architechure and the music pumps up the pace.
Large families are the order of the... more

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3.5 star rating
Best lebanese food I've had in years
July 22, 2013

I'll keep it short - simply outstanding quality and taste, the best Arabic food I've had outside of the middle east. Go when its not busy (we had to return twice because it was so busy). If you're looking to try a couple of items, be ready to spend about $25 a head. Not expensive by my standards for excellent... more

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3.5 star rating
Fantastic, authentic, family run, inexpensive
July 22, 2013

This is a fabulous, informal, inexpensive place to get some authentic Lebanese food. We had really nice tabouli, specialty breads (try zaatar, manekeesh, and/or laham bajeen fabulous!), also fool im dumus (who would think that fava beans could be this DELICIOUS?), and OH MY GOD the pastries, all hand prepared, so many variations on the same old boring Baklava.
The... more

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3.5 star rating
Love this place
July 15, 2013

Excellent Middle Eastern food. For years and years we waited for good Arabic eats, very hard to come by, Paramount was fantastic, amazing mo3ajanaat (dough pies, with cheese, labneh, sausage, za'atar etc), on weekends they serve fattet hummus, delicious, their mixed grills are really good. Huge selection of Arabic desserts. It's very crowded though and the service can be lacking... more

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3.5 star rating
Great Food - horribly crowded & lousy service
July 14, 2013

I have been craving good middle eastern food ever since I left the area in the early 90's. After trying the various pita / sharwma pretenders I had almost given up. In come Paramount and blows the competition away. The food is head and shoulders over any other middle eastern food I have tried in Toronto. Things to try are... more

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3.5 star rating
Very good
May 28, 2013

Nice middle eastern cuisine.. well done restaurant.
Been there a few times now, good for family and friends.

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3.5 star rating
Fun
May 27, 2013

Chaotic, busy, fun
Superb food
Typical Middle eastern hospitality - amazing !!!
They work on an honor system - you pay on the way out. Never seen anyone "sneak" out without paying.
Free Turkish Coffee
Weekends tend to get very busy, so go early

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3.5 star rating
Crowded but surprisingly fast
April 27, 2013

Dropped in the Paramount last Saturday night around 7:30pm for dinner and was greeted with a long lineup that extended onto the patio. We had a party of 7 and thought for sure we would be waiting for hours since the place was packed. It was our first time for dinner at the Paramount so their system was bit confusing... more

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3.5 star rating
Not Worth the Hype
April 26, 2013

I visited this restaurant for dinner after receiving many recommendations from friends. The first thing I noticed was how crowded it was and how close together the tables were placed. We ordered the BBQ family platter, with some hummus and tabouleh, and unfortunately, we were not impressed by the meat or the salad. The humus was fine, and so were... more

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3.5 star rating
Great food. Be prepared to stand in line
April 25, 2013

I knew the food would be good with a line of patrons flowing out the entrance. I met some cool folks in line who insisted I eat with them (I had planned to get my food to go). We enjoyed the chicken kabobs. Very tender and juicy, nicely marinated and grilled.
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3.5 star rating
Great food
April 21, 2013

This is my favourite Lebanese restaurant.
Not fancy, just casual, for families and friends.
Their system is a little different.
A server will give you a table. Go make your order and give your table number and they will bring your food.
Want more? Go to the order line again. Simple as that.
The food is very good.
Location is... more

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