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What to order at Byblos Downtown
- Must order
- The mezze board to start and a wood-grilled main from the menu.
- Signature dishes
- Eastern Mediterranean small plates, Wood-grilled mains
- Editor tip
- The first-floor bar runs spritzes from 16:00 and accepts walk-ins. Second floor needs a reservation.
CuisineMediterranean
Price$$$
Neighborhoodking-west
HoursSun-Wed 17:00-22:00, Thu-Sat 17:00-22:45
Phone+1 647 660 0909
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Signature dishes: Eastern Mediterranean small plates, Wood-grilled mains
Must order: The mezze board to start and a wood-grilled main from the menu.
Tip: The first-floor bar runs spritzes from 16:00 and accepts walk-ins. Second floor needs a reservation.
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Address: 11 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON M5V 3M2
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