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Palestinian restaurant in Kitchener, Ontario
What should I order at Arabesque Family Restaurant?
What to order
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Lamb Loin Chops Plate
Recommended multiple times for being grilled to perfection, juicy, flavorful, and served with generous portions including fresh pita, garlic sauce, hummus, salad, and choice of rice or fries. Presentation and substantial quantity also praised.
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Mixed Beef and Chicken Shawarma
Recommended for its delicious flavor and large portions. The combination of beef and chicken shawarma is a popular choice and well-liked by many customers.
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Falafel Platter
Recommended for those who love falafel or want to try something different. Served with fresh pita bread, it is described as a mouth-watering experience with great service.
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Baklava
Highly recommended dessert noted for its perfect balance of sweetness, not overly sweet as usual, and freshness.
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Babaganoush
Recommended for its unique chunky, salsa-style texture and great flavor, making it a standout appetizer.
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Mana’eesh
Recommended for its fresh, soft bread that is so good it has 'ruined pizza' for one reviewer, indicating how much they enjoyed it.
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Chicken Mousahab
Mentioned as a fragrant, fresh, and beautifully plated dish that stands out for solo or group dining.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
About Arabesque Family Restaurant
Large, casual eatery offering Lebanese favourites like shawarma & kebabs, plus baked goods.
Amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Arabesque Family Restaurant known for?
It is especially known for its fresh pita, dips, and shawarma plates, with reviewers repeatedly calling out the baba ganoush, muhamarrah, hummus, and garlic sauce. Guests also mention the lamb chops and mixed family platter as standout choices because the portions are generous and the food is described as flavorful and filling.
What dishes are most recommended at Arabesque Family Restaurant?
Reviewers most often recommend baba ganoush, muhamarrah, mutabal, mixed shawarma plates, chicken tawook, lamb chops, and cheese and za'atar mana'eesh. The lentil soup, toum, and hot pita also come up often, especially for people who want to pair a dip with fresh bread.
What is the atmosphere like at Arabesque Family Restaurant?
The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with a warm interior that some reviewers say feels traditionally Palestinian. It seems to work well for families, groups, and solo diners, since people mention everything from birthday dinners to relaxed meals for two.
Is Arabesque Family Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is CA$20 to CA$30, and reviewers say the food is filling and very reasonable for the quality and portion size. Several guests mention generous servings, fair prices for catering, and meals that feel worth the drive from nearby cities.
How fast is the service at Arabesque Family Restaurant?
Service is often described as quick and efficient, with meals arriving hot and fresh and staff checking in promptly. That said, the restaurant can also get busy for special meals like Ramadan iftar dinners, so some guests plan ahead and appreciate that reservations are accepted.
Is parking available at Arabesque Family Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Arabesque Family Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Arabesque Family Restaurant offers vegan options.
Is Arabesque Family Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Arabesque Family Restaurant is good for kids.
