Edmonton's Lebanese food scene punches way above its weight. From the shawarma spots on 118 Ave to the sit-down restaurants on Whyte, there's great food in every corner of the city. These are the ones with the ratings and the lineups to back it up.
Best Lebanese restaurants in Edmonton
Turquaz Kebab House: 4.7 stars, 9,212 reviews. Edmonton. Technically Turkish-Mediterranean, but the shawarma and grilled platters are among the best in the city. The volume of reviews tells you how consistent they are.
Fattoush: 5.0 stars, 497 reviews. Whyte Ave. The highest rated Mediterranean restaurant on Whyte. Sit down, order the shareable mezze platter, add the kafta. Good for date night.
Root of Beirut: 4.4 stars, 1,344 reviews. North Edmonton. Classic Lebanese comfort food. The shawarma plate is huge. The garlic sauce is the real reason regulars come back.
Paramount Fine Foods: 4.4 stars, 1,547 reviews. North Edmonton. Full menu Lebanese chain with a strong Edmonton location. Good for groups and larger orders.
Master Pita: 4.9 stars, 760 reviews. St. Albert. Fresh pita baked all day. The shawarma and the manakeesh are the signature orders.
Best shawarma in Edmonton
Jerusalem Shawarma Downtown: 4.9 stars, 5,649 reviews. One of the all-time Edmonton shawarma shops. Chicken shawarma plate with extra garlic sauce is the move.
Tahini's Shawarma: 4.8 stars. Edmonton. Fresh ingredients, bigger portions than most. The Family Feast is a good shortcut for groups.
Shawarma & Mediterranean Flavors: 4.9 stars, 297 reviews. Edmonton. Smaller shop with a steady following. Honest prices, generous portions.
For more, see the best shawarma in Edmonton guide.
Best Mediterranean mezze and sit down
Zaatar w Zeit: 4.6 stars, 2,057 reviews. West Edmonton. Great for weekend brunch. Manakeesh with zaatar, labneh, fattoush salad. Bring friends.
Donair & Shawarma House Sherwood Park: 4.6 stars, 1,491 reviews. Sherwood Park. Big menu, fast service, solid prices.
Basha Donair & Shawarma: 4.4 stars. South Edmonton. A local chain that has been around long enough that most Edmontonians have an opinion. The donairs are the real draw.
Best pita bakery
Alhuda Pita Bakery & Restaurant: 4.5 stars, 352 reviews. North Edmonton. Fresh pita baked every day with no preservatives. They supply local restaurants and stores, and the attached restaurant does strong manakeesh, shawarma and grilled platters.
Sunbake Pita Bakery: 4.6 stars, 2,195 reviews. North Edmonton. Edmonton staple for fresh pita. Pick up a bag on your way home. Grab Lebanese pastries while you're there.
Halal and dietary
Most Lebanese restaurants in Edmonton are halal. Confirm with each spot, especially the Turkish ones that sometimes serve a mixed menu. Vegetarians have plenty of options at every restaurant on this list, from fattoush to mujadara to the full mezze spread.
Explore more
Browse every Lebanese spot, every Mediterranean restaurant, or the full halal food guide.
For related guides try best shawarma, halal meat markets, and best Pakistani food.
