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Paramount Fine Foods
Category: Restaurants Middle Eastern Middle Eastern [Edit]
1290 Crestlawn DrMississauga, ON L4W 1A6
(905) 282-1600
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 8 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 8 am - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
32 reviews for Paramount Fine Foods
Review Highlights
"Amazing fresh pita."
(in 3 reviews)
"BY far the best shawarma i have ever had."
(in 6 reviews)
"For desert, we had baklava."
(in 7 reviews)
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31 reviews in English
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Review from Tyler B.
Oakville, ON
2/2/2012
You have to taste it to believe it.
Look no longer for middle-eastern food!
We ordered the platter which was perfect for two people. After ordering (cafe styled) we were asked our table number. After 2 minutes we were served freshly baked hot pita bread with hummus --FOR FREE!
The service was much more than you would expect from a behind the counter, bakery styled restaurant. Besides the appetizer at the beginning, there were also several quality checks.
Recommendation
I am a huge starbucks fan... and if you do go to Paramount, make sure to order a cappuccino because they are delicious.
All I need to say is the prices are great, and the taste is exquisite.
You have to taste it to believe it. -
Review from Jason K.
12/23/2011
- industrial area-hidden restaurants are always fun to dine at. esp if they're stellar. paramount... is average
- granted, it's one of the few place in the area that have manakeesh (kind of like a flatbread with all sorts of wonderful toppings)...
- their shawarmas are crap. sorry to say. the chicken was dry as a desert. it makes me miss montreal and ottawa. -
Review from Maheen M.
12/13/2011
Paramount is one of my favourite places in Mississauga to grab a shawarma/Middle Eastern eats. This location has ample seating, it was packed last night on a Monday night. The ordering process is cafeteria style with waiter service, you go up to the counter and order and they bring the food to your table once it is ready. Food is always hot and fresh.
I love the fresh pita bread they service when you get a table. Their hummus is a must try as is their manakeesh counter. Their zatar bread is soo yummy!
If you love sweets, you will fall in love with their sweet counter which is baklava galore!
Make sure that your stop by Paramount whenever you are in the Mississauga area!Listed in: Mississauga Eats
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Review from Fern H.
11/5/2011
After loving the downtown location of Paramount, I thought I'd check out this one in Mississauga to see how it compares.
There's plenty of parking at the location and the space is much bigger than the Yonge St. restaurant. Unlike downtown, there is no waiter service. We grabbed a table and then placed our order at the counter, giving our table number. Food was delivered to our table once it was ready.
We ordered the hummus with beef ($7.99). It came with the nice hot, puffy pitas that I love so much. Also ordered the sirloin beef platter ($12.99) and pop ($1.55 each). We grabbed 6 cookies from the dessert counter which are charged by weight ($3.45).
It took a bit of time for our pitas to arrive but that's forgiveable because I think they are made fresh. Beef in the platter was well-done but still very tender and flavourful. I had ordered a beef sandwich downtown and the beef was still a bit pink in the middle which I appreciated. Really loved the cookies, although not quite sure of the names. We got an assortment with dates and a few chocolate ones.
This location of Paramount is bright and bustling. I also felt very safe eating here because it's located next door to a Mississauga police station and there were a few uniformed officers on their lunch/dinner break. -
Review from Nicole H.
11/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Fab falafal! I found the experience here so overwhelming though, that I actually got my food to go and sat in the car to eat it.
I was there during the Saturday lunch rush it seemed, and it also seemed that everyone knew where to go and what to do but me. As a first time patron I would have liked a little direction. The tables were mostly full in this massive warehouse-like restaurant and lines were everywhere. I wound up just getting a falafal pita which I really enjoyed but I'm not sure if I would return and endure the stress of the place for one again. Maybe going at an off hour would be better and give me the opportunity to really peruse the menu and ask questions to the staff. We shall see. -
Review from Saleem M.
2/10/2012
Excellent lentil soup chicken
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Review from Syed I.
Milton, ON
10/30/2011
Food at this place is really good, hummus and baba ghanuj is tasty.
Portions are small and prices are bit higher. Place is packed on the week end and bit hard to find table. -
Review from Simika K.
10/13/2011
I LOVE this place - been coming here for years, way before the secret got out and it went so mainstream :) This is my family's go-to shawarma place. Plus, they're also the only place I've found outside of Kuwait that does a great cheese manakeesh.
Things to order here:
* their shwarmas
* the hummus
* their cheese manakeesh
* their kenafes
* their labneh - with some of their fabulous freshly made pita.... heaven on a plate, my friends.
I guess what I'm trying to say is: GO NOW :) -
Review from Janice L.
Thornhill, ON
10/11/2011
The falafel is amazing here.. the best falafel i've had so far...
This is a cafeteria style restaurant.. you order your food and give them your table number. Someone will bring you your food once it is ready. You can add other items to your order and just pay by giving your table number to the cashier before you leave.
When we were at this location, the owner was walkng around greeting customers and making sure they were good. I am not totally familiar with their menu and wasnt sure what some of the items were and he took the time to explain it to me and offered samples as well.
Definitely my favourite place for Middle Eastern Food.... YUM! -
Review from Junaid U.
Toronto, ON
6/9/2011
Best hommus in the GTA - with fresh pita straight out of the oven!
While the meat items here could be improved, the appetizers and the baklava here will leave you coming back for more. Stick to the hommus and the fresh Turkish pidas and your stomach will thank you. -
Review from Daniel S.
Mississauga, ON
9/5/2011
very appropriate name...the quality/freshness/originality of this place are paramount.
Don't think twice, go there. And don't worry, it is busy but they can deliver it very fast. At least they did today whilst the place was packed full (labour day!)
Only problem: one bill table, so if you are with people with very different habits (say one orders only a hummus and someone else goes for 3-courses) you will have problem splitting the bill. -
Review from Antonia W.
Toronto, ON
4/25/2011
I was in the area with a friend of mine and she suggested Paramount for our lunch break. I was confused when she turned into this industrial-looking area, but when we stepped in, it was pretty nice! There are lots of tables so no worries about not getting a seat I think.
We ordered two pizzas - the kishek and the spinach & cheese. For $2.50 and $3 each, it's a pretty good deal. You can see them being made behind the glass window at the counter. We also got a tub of hummus for $5 and it came with two gigantic pieces of pita. They were all hot and puffy from being just made. The tub of hummus looked small, but it was actually a pretty good serving size. Between the two of us, we still had some leftover and so we packed it.
Total damage for two : $14
Service was friendly at the counters and the bussers were really efficient about clearing tables when people left.
On our way out, we got tempted by the cute mini baklava's and ordered some to go. Super sweet, as expected, but small enough to not feel bad for eating it :D -
Review from Jonathan C.
Oakville, ON
2/11/2011 2 photos
Busy, busy, busy.
For lunch, this location is packed like a mall on Christmas eve, especially considering the location is fairly tucked away.
With this amount of turnover, the food is fresh and pretty good. I wouldn't say the meat is substantially better than other schwarma places in the area, such as Pita & Grill, nothing that blows me away. The portions of the sandwich are also pretty small.
The best thing is probably the pita bread, which is really fresh and is all puffy and steaming when it gets to your table.
The hummus is creamier than most other places.
Garlic sauce is alright, but I think the one at Pita & Grill up the street is better.
I think this place is a bit overpriced, ($11 + tax for a chicken schwarma plate, I've uploaded a pic of their price list) for what you get compared to other schwarma places.
Overall, the place is good. I don't mind going, but I do think the rating on Yelp is a bit high for the quality and price of food, but that's just my opinion, to each his own :) -
Review from Radhika G.
Toronto, ON
7/21/2011
After my friend talked this place (and its hummus) up like it was Saddam Hussein's presidential kitchen, I was disappointed to find freeze-dry falafel wraps, humdrum hummus, and mediocre manakeesh. The food is simply not that great. My biggest criticism would be that everything was dry. There are great places for Middle Eastern cuisine in the GTA, and this just isn't one of them. On the bright side, it looks freaking fabulous.
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Review from Jannies L.
Brampton, ON
3/25/2011
I have been to both the Crestlawn location and the Young Street location. I like the young street one more because:
1. it is bigger
2. the owners and service are definitely more attentive
3. I go to the Young street for gatherings more than just a quick bite
But at both places the food is great, I always go for the shawarma plates with the meat/pita/rice with a side of hummous and always hot sauce. (One of the awesome girl at the young St location came by to refill my hot sauce =D)
Both places have given me free desserts to try every time I go, I love this one dessert with an orange substance on top, warm it up before eating (YUMMERS)
Their non alcoholic beer is also pretty good! Their pizzas are cheap starting from $3, and the plate is always big enough for me to share with a friend so it is $11-$13 between two of us.
It is a order at the counters and they bring it to your table type establishment.
Tip: Pita bread is made fresh and just so soft and different from other ones. -
Review from Stephen G.
Mississauga, ON
10/15/2010 1 Check-in Here
Amazing fresh pita...served warm from the oven. Deliciously creamy hummus and crisp falafel...in a clean and friendly space. What a great find!
Will be back for sure... -
Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 10/26/2010
I also wanted to talk about the Baklava that I tried here today.
I wasn't pleased when I walked into their location at Yonge and Steeles, because it was so loud and busy that no one took the time to explain what each one of these big plates were.
The baklava is served on these giant plates, and each one is different. There are no labels, so you need to go someone to help you explain.
The minute I was standing there, someone came over to help out. I asked what was in them, and she pointed and quickly said a succession of "pistachio" "cashew" at the different ones. She also explained to me that each giant plate is different because of the ratio of nuts to pastry.
Pricing is at $24 a kilo, which would give you around 40 pieces.
In the end she got me an assorted half a kilo. I found out later, she even put in some of the specialty baklavas that actually are more expensive.
SO YUMMY, but very sweet.
Perfect house party dessert gift.Listed in: Lunch time in Mississauga, Eats in Mississsauga
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9/10/2010
So much food! So yummy!
It was before 12pm on Friday, and the place already was filled with people.… Read more »
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Review from Danielle M.
Oakville, ON
8/5/2010
BY far the best shawarma i have ever had. Very flavourful, fresh ingredients
It's a hidden gem - random street around industrial buildings in Mississauga. However it seems there are a lot of ppl in the know on this place b/c it was packed on a random weekday at lunch (it's not a small place either - lots of seating inside and outside on patio)Listed in: Fav. Lunch Spots
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Review from Scott M.
6/28/2011
Good food overall as noted by others. Be warned it's cafeteria style with self order and thus dont give over a 3 star as the full dining experience cannot be had.
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Review from Maanu S.
Mississauga, ON
8/17/2011
Best Arabic food in North America. If u like humus,falafel,chicken, cheese zatar, beef laham & kabab in Dubai or Abu Dhabi then u will get the same taste here.. Really good food and not at all expensive
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Review from Donald L.
8/20/2010
My wife and I went to Paramount Fine Foods because of the reviews that I read on Yelp. The reviews were true. The food here is great. We had tabbouleh, hummus & meat and the chicken & beef shawarma plate. For desert, we had baklava. Of the the two shawarmas, if we return, we would get just chicken shawarma. It was moist and had nice seasonings. The beef shawarma was a tad dry to us.
The restaurant is surrounded by warehouses. So initially you make think that you are in the wrong location but fear not. Once you enter, select a table and remember it's number. When you order you give the person taking your order your table number. Go to the different stations, there are 4, to order your food, drinks and deserts. Then sit and wait for it to appear at your table. When you are finished, go to the check out and tell them your table number then pay the bill. -
Review from Brad C.
Grand Valley, ON
4/21/2011 5 Check-ins Here
A (well) hidden gem. Step out of industrial Mississauga and into the souk; so authentic there is a prayer room in the back. Sort of like a Middle Eastern Marché, you order from separate counters for dinner, drink and sweets. Pay for the lot as you leave, and be sure to take away a box of sweets. Busy at lunch time. The mixed grill plate will give you a taste of everything, and ample reason to return to this spectacular restaurant. Bravo!
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Review from Original E.
Toronto, ON
3/16/2011
I normally don't make it out to these neck of the woods, but my friend dragged me there for other business and we made a pit stop to this unique Middle Eastern eatery.
It's a bakery slash restaurant... the tables are visibly numbered and you have three different sections of the restaurant.
There's the shawarma area, with a large variety of Lebanese food, and also pre-plated hummus and salads. Then there's the Lebanese pizza section (quite a large selection, impressive), where they also hammer out freshly made pita bread to order.
The last section is an assorted dessert area, with Arabic sweets, cookies and cakes.
I think it's cool that you can order from all the areas, and then pay near the exit by simply telling them what table number you were at.
Prices: moderate, but I would say a bit higher end than your average Lebanese bakery.
Pizzas are about $3 each, mains $8-$12... sweets are about $20/kg, or some by the piece.
Would I go back? Well, not to this location, too far for me. But I think there's a location on Yonge Street.
Service is amateurish, with a slight arrogance added to it, but then again it's f*%&#n Mississauga. -
Review from Joeie K.
Mississauga, ON
8/9/2010 1 Check-in Here
First off, we're talking about Mississauga here.
In my opinion, I think this place overexceeds the expectations that usually come with "Mississauga restaurants". It's very authentic food and atmosphere wise... okay, let's get started with the review!
Food: I've been several times, and there are three sections to Paramount. One is the shwarama/hot plate area where you can get falafels and other Lebanese hot foods such as that.
The other section is the immense sweets selection that they have - delicious and a large variety of standard Lebanese sweets.
The last section (and my favourite) is the manaakeesh section. Manaakeesh (sorry for misspelling if so) is like a mini pita pizza but with Mediterranean spices (such as zaatar or labneh) and other toppings. It's cheap - $3.5 is the most expensive for one, and you get about 4 slices per manaakeesh (think pita!) If you are not familiar w/ Lebanese food, I think this is a great experience because you can go with a few friends and order a few of these "pita pizzas" and share and taste the different spices used. It's cheap too, so it's not going to break the bank.
I've also had the "special juice" and it's delicious, but heavy!
Atmosphere wise it's a bit food-court-esque where you have to go up to the counter and order. When you do, you give them your table number and then they'll bring the food to you. It's not a "romantic" or "classy" restaurant by any means, but it's clean and the food is good.
Paramount is one of my favourite restaurants in Mississauga to go to - for new experiences w/ friends or as a regular restaurant go-to. -
Review from Dharti A.
3/30/2009
Great falafels, awesome piping hot fresh pita straight from the oven, FRESH harissa, a full on bakery with a multitude of choices of baklava (and cookies)...not to mention the cheap prices!!! The zaatar manakeesh - so fresh and yummy. The hummus is the best - creamy and fresh.
Can I keep saying fresh over and over again?
We love this place...I am getting hungry for Paramount just writing this review.
Another awesome plus - the cleanliness. They also have ample seating which is good because every time we've been there its been packed. Another bonus - the staff there are just nice and they have free coffee for their customers :) -
Review from Tommy K.
Mississauga, ON
5/3/2011
Great Food, Great Service,
Wish they had a better ordering system it doesnt make sense to go order one place get your ticket then go pay another place, they should have some kind of automated ordering system where. -
Review from Muriel P.
7/28/2009
This is amazing food. Amazing. The tabbouleh was actually tabbouleh. The hummus is good. The pita is cooked right there and brought warm to your table. Just feed me now.
Don't even get me started on the deserts. Those little cakes are just each and one of them a little piece of heaven. If i were you, i would skip the chocolate ones, it's not their forte. But all the traditional middle eastern / north african ones, just go ahead. -
Review from Taiyab K.
Toronto, ON
1/30/2010
I wish I could write reviews like Anthony Bourdain. Nevertheless....let's go.
Located in a very..isolated area in Mississauga...looks like a banquet hall on the outside....name makes it sound like a grocery store....is a restaurant, but operates like a cafeteria or a fast-food place.
Besides that, it has pretty decent food. Our meal came with complementary zatar bread. http://upload.wikimedi... It is pretty good....although, the green stuff has a very "herby" and "earthy" taste...so be aware....also each meal came with complementary pitas, that would puff up due to steam - EAT QUICK if you want to enjoy it....
I ordered the kafta kabab, ground beef flavoured with herbs and then grilled. It was pretty good, although the integrity of the beef was compromised because of the coriander and parsley...nevertheless, it was pretty good. It was served with hummus, which was good...but not enough of, also came with short-grain rice was awesome. I prefer this to basmati, it has more "bite" cause the grains are shorter and absorb more liquid and thus flavor.
As for everyone around me, they had the standard shawarma...which I believe was well priced and had to have tasted nice, no complaints at all.
Many families come here, particularly of Arabic and south-Asian culture so do not expect and alcoholic drinks. Nor can you expect there to be sheesha, they do not have it cause of the atmosphere.
They had TONS of desserts..I didn't get anything nor did I look at it - but it looked quite nice, lots of baklava.
I don't think you can go wrong here. Price-wise it is pretty good, could be better but that's just me, hahaha. -
Review from Randy C.
Brampton, ON
Updated - 1/23/2011
Took my mum and sister there.. We each has shish tawook and the food was great. They are having a draw for a BMW which i entered in (Fingerzzzzzzz crossed). Anyways there was a great manager there and he was mentioning the sweets (Baklava etc) and gave us a free sample as it was mother's first time at the restaurant. Great service..Great food..
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8/3/2010
This place honestly has some of the greatest food and prices. I have had a variety of things… Read more »
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Review from tcup e.
Toronto, ON
12/22/2010
paramount fine foods, amazing prices, fast and really really fresh!!!!
baklava is made fresh every morning!! it was the perfect gift to bring to my families house for Thanksgiving so they all asked for it again this year during the holidays!! sooo yummy -
Review from Bee K.
Toronto, ON
2/4/2010
If you want to eat real food as has been the case for thousands of years with humans then go to this place. People who have lived in NA all their lives have a lot to be proud of but they have pretty much eaten garbage all their life and don't know any better. Go to see how food looks like before going in the processing tubes and slowly killing you...
For Canada, amazing ME place. People who drink concentrated OJ might not appreciate this one....go to the arches....
Enjoy
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