Bilal Restaurant Somali Cuisine — Restaurant in Toronto

If you're looking for the best Somali food in town, this is the spot! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with the warmest smiles and a genuine welcome that makes you feel right at home. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for enjoying a delicious meal with family or friends.

Now, let's talk about the food—absolutely phenomenal. Every dish is bursting with flavor, from the perfectly spiced suqaar to the tender, juicy hilib. The rice? Oh, don't get me started. It’s aromatic, fluffy, and paired so well with their savory stews. And their sambusas? Crisp, golden perfection with just the right amount of filling.

But what truly sets this place apart is the attention to detail. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you're comfortable and happy. Whether it's checking in to see if you need anything or taking time to recommend the best dishes, you feel cared for.

This restaurant isn’t just a place to eat—it’s an experience. The combination of great food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere will have you coming back again and again. Highly recommend...

*UPDATE: Even though I really enjoyed my stay there, I've been told that it's not a clean place at all. A friend of mine went and say a rat, the waiter did not even looked surprised which was what bothered me more. So maybe I gave it a 4 star rating for food, but I would also give it a 4 rat rating for grime.

Original Review:

There are a few places that you feel the owner treats you like his guest rather than his customer. This is one of those places. The service was very kind and friendly, he even gave my sister in-law samples of drinks because she wasn't sure which to choose.

The drinks were bottomless and the food felt the same way. We ordered a three meat plate (combination of three plates) but felt like it was good for 7 people and the taste was just right.

One of my friends was used to a more "refined" dining experience and was second guessing going in solely from the looks of the restaurant, but once he tasted the soup and food, he was blown away.

The only reason I gave it a 4 star is because the place could be a little bit nicer but everything...

Relatively healthy food, tastes good and meat wasn't very rich in flavour. Rice tasted delicious and perhaps buttery. The salad was good, of a standard vinegary flavour. There was noticeably less salt in the goat and lamb than any other eatery I've been to. I liked the lentil soup, but I think lentil soup is hard to mess up and I've had better. Dishes are close to $20 each before tax. I'm curious if there are more savoury dishes in Somali cuisine. I may come back to try it if the restaurant replies with more info.

It's a sit-down place and they bring the food to your table so custom would dictate that you should tip. They don't really have attentive staff as they have one person working who often disappears behind the kitchen door. However they'll pop out every so often.

For a sit-down place, it is poorly lit and a bit run down. They had a monitor on but it was just playing commercials instead of anything entertaining or news. It might have been fun to be asked if we wanted to see anything in particular since there was no one else in...