A little about this place
About Istanbul Shawarma
Istanbul Shawarma is a small Turkish shawarma and grill counter at 430 College Street, near Bathurst and the University of Toronto, open late into the night, until about 4 a.m. on weekends. The spit-roasted chicken, beef and mixed döner comes as wraps, plates over rice, over half rice and half fries, or as shawarma poutine, with Turkish salads and dips, lentil soup, baklava and tiramisu. Its social pages describe the food as 100% halal Turkish cuisine. There is some seating inside, and it handles large late-night catering orders.
Signature dishes
- Turkish doner
- Meat pide
- Shawarma
- Baklava
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
3.7 / 5910 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
492 492 - 4 stars
98 98 - 3 stars
66 66 - 2 stars
42 42 - 1 star
212 212
What people enjoy
- Tender chicken and beef shawarma, loaded wraps and shawarma poutine are well liked.
- Portions are big and prices fair.
- Staff are friendly and helpful.
Things to keep in mind
- Some find the shawarma dry, bland or light on meat.
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 is Istanbul Shawarma known for?
Istanbul Shawarma's listed signature dishes include Turkish doner, Meat pide, Shawarma, Baklava.
Is Istanbul Shawarma open past midnight on Wednesday?
The Wednesday service continues overnight: 11 AM to 2 AM next day. The closing time is on the following calendar day.
Where is Istanbul Shawarma located?
Istanbul Shawarma is at 430 College Street, Toronto. The listed neighbourhood is Little Italy. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
