Updated September 2026: Mississauga’s Syrian restaurant scene has changed considerably since this guide was first published. Some longtime businesses have closed, while newer restaurants and bakeries have become local favourites.
Because restaurant openings, closures, locations, and hours can change, this article is now a short local overview rather than a permanent ranked list. For the most current selection, visit THF’s directory of Syrian restaurants in Canada. The directory brings together Syrian restaurants, bakeries, shawarma shops, breakfast spots, caterers, and dessert businesses across Canadian cities, with individual profiles, photos, specialties, locations, and available halal information.
Featured Syrian restaurants in Mississauga
Bake Time
Bake Time is a popular Syrian restaurant and bakery in Mississauga, known for fresh manakish, baked goods, breakfast dishes, shawarma, and familiar Syrian flavours. Its Dundas location is the original branch, and the business has grown to serve more of the Mississauga community. View the Bake Time profile on THF for current details.
Damaski Palace
Damaski Palace focuses on traditional Damascene breakfast and hospitality, with dishes such as fatteh, ful, hummus, falafel, manakish, fresh bread, and Syrian sweets. Its family-style atmosphere makes it a strong choice for anyone looking for a more traditional Syrian breakfast experience. See the Damaski Palace listing on THF for its profile and latest information.
Syrian Restaurants Shifting
Canada’s Syrian restaurant scene is undergoing a massive shift right now, with several beloved institutions shuttering their doors due to skyrocketing commercial rents and leasing issues, while exciting new locations emerge to fill the void. This reflects a broader economic shakeup where over 11,000 Canadian restaurants are forecasted to close between 2025 and 2026 due to inflation and rising costs.
The following businesses appeared in earlier versions of this article but are now marked closed:
- Levant Café — closed early 2026
- Mulham Cuisine — closed late 2025
- Samooon Resto & Lounge — closed late 2023
- Shawarma Mazaya — looking to sell the business mid 2026
- Zain Alsham — opend early 2026
These names are retained only to help readers who may still encounter older recommendations online. Always check a restaurant’s current listing before travelling.
Find current Syrian restaurants across Canada
This Mississauga guide highlights only two local options. For a broader and regularly updated resource, browse Syrian restaurants across Canada on The Halal Food. You can discover businesses in Mississauga, Toronto, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Ottawa, Calgary, and other Canadian communities.
If you want to explore Arabic and Middle Eastern dining more broadly—not only Syrian cuisine—visit the Arabz restaurant directory for restaurants and food businesses from across Canada.
Restaurant information can change. If you notice a new opening, closure, or incorrect detail, contact the directory directly so its listing can be reviewed and updated.