A little about this place
About Byblos Downtown
Byblos Downtown is an upscale Eastern Mediterranean restaurant at 11 Duncan Street in the Entertainment District, a short walk from the King Street theatres, with a plain exterior that hides a candlelit two-level dining room. Plates are made for sharing: Turkish eggplant manti, hummus royale, fried eggplant, crispy stuffed olives and wagyu lahmeh pide to start, then lamb shoulder, lamb ribs, short rib kebab and grilled branzino with sweet jewelled rice or truffle rice. Tasting menus suit groups, and there are vegetarian options. The bar pours wine and cocktails, and dinner is by reservation, popular before shows.
Signature dishes
- Hummus royale
- Turkish manti dumplings
- Lamb shoulder
- Middle Eastern fried chicken
- Sweet jeweled rice
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.5 / 53,826 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
2679 2,679 - 4 stars
686 686 - 3 stars
203 203 - 2 stars
91 91 - 1 star
167 167
What people enjoy
- The shared plates are richly flavoured, with the lamb shoulder, manti, fried eggplant and short rib kebab singled out.
- Servers are attentive and give good recommendations, including on wine and pacing before a show.
- The candlelit room has a lively but polished feel that suits date nights and groups.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What alcohol information is recorded for Byblos Downtown?
Alcoholic drinks are listed in the researched menu or restaurant source.
What is on the Byblos Downtown menu?
The Byblos Downtown menu on this page lists 66 items across 11 sections, including Hummus royale, Turkish manti dumplings and Lamb shoulder, checked September 2026. Prices shown come from the restaurant's own menu or direct-order channel as observed on that date; delivery-platform prices are labelled separately. The restaurant's own website is linked on this page as well. Menus change, so confirm current dishes with Byblos Downtown.
How much does food at Byblos Downtown cost?
Byblos Downtown's own menu or direct-order prices observed in September 2026 ranged from $3.00 to $76.00 CAD. This range covers the captured items and variants; larger platters or catering packs may be included. Prices are set by the restaurant and can change; the observed date is shown beside each price on this page.
What is Byblos Downtown known for?
Byblos Downtown's listed signature dishes include Hummus royale, Turkish manti dumplings, Lamb shoulder, Middle Eastern fried chicken.
