Nader’s Middle Eastern Grill & Bakery

Their service was great. I was walking towards the cashier to make my order, but she was leaving her position. Another off swift employee saw me waiting and he quickly came by to do cash in less than 20 sec.
I took my receipt and wait for them to call out my order number. However, the waiting time was kind of slow. I wished it could be a little bit faster, but I think it is because they cooked each dish for each order.
Their tagine was quite huge and it came with a plate of rice. It could easily shared with another person. I liked their rice a lot. It has some spices or herbs to it. Their deep fried chicken was not bad with their special seasoned fries too. The fries were hot and tasted great with ketchup. The tandoori chicken was not bad as well. The salad on the tandoori chicken was fresh. The tandoori chicken was juicy.
The price is kind of expensive but remember the portion is huge and could be share. I would go back again for their middle eastern food.

I have never actually sat down at this restaurant but we had take out from here several times. The restaurant is large, with many tables. Usually, pretty empty. There’s a reason for that though. Read on…
The food is not bad but the service really makes it hard for us to want to go back to this place. Even if there are only 2 – 3 people in front of you, it still takes for-​bloody-​ever to get your food. We even tried calling in to place an order for pick up. They say the order will be ready in 20 minutes and we STILL had to wait an extra 20 minutes. It’s ridiculous.
We’ve given Nader’s Grill many chances and they blew every single one of them. Unless they fire their whole stuff, we’re not going back.

Tried this place for the first time around lunch. Checked the other reviews and they mentioned that the service is not great. I was attended to within 1 minute of lining up to place my order.
Waiting for the order was another thing though, I wanted about 13 minutes to get a plate which is really long compared to places like Villa Madina. The hummus was a bit salty for me but maybe others like it that way. The pita that came with the plate was freshly made, I think they bake it when you order so that was good.
The portion was enough to make me full. I would come again but only if I am not pressed for time because this place was slow even though it was dead inside.
A little pricey compared to other middle eastern places but it is quiet in there.

Overall not bad. Menu is extensive so you will have a hard time choosing one thing. We stopped in here by chance as we were shopping in the area. The place is huge and when we went it was not very busy. We ordered a burger and fries. I know it is not your typical Middle Eastern meal but we were craving a burger and the patties are made fresh, plus the cashier recommended it. The service was VERY slow. Only one guy cooking and prepping all the food. Although it was not busy we ended up waiting 15 – 20 minutes — waaaay too long in my opinion. The burger tasted pretty good and the fries were so so. I would definitely go back and try a traditional plate in the future.

Excellent food recommend to any one who seeks middle eastern cousine unlimited refilling drinks very amazing deal

Food ³⁄₅
The food is actually not bad! Sometimes better, sometimes not so good.
Service ¹⁄₅
They are pretty cheap about the garlic sauce and we’re giving an attitude when you asked more than once. Also they seem not very attentive because by the time we got our food, they still didn’t bring the bread. They forgot about it and we had to ask for it, even though it was not busy at all.
Décor ⁴⁄₅
It is actually really nice decorated and I had a good first impression.
Facit: I used to come here a few times because paramount was a bit too far. But now that they opened one at Erin mills town centre, I will not come here again. The service in Paramount is much better and they are way more generous!

We went here for dinner for the first time. We had a great experience. The food came out fresh and quick. Everything tasted very good. The pricing was very decent. I will definitely go there again. It is a good place To go with family.

I’m updating my review because they have been improving in the service side and keeping the good flavour.
The lentil soup has been always good reminding that I had in Istanbul, their bread is also very good.
They have a section where you can have shisha which can be smelled in the whole restaurant. I would recommend to keep improving and pay more attention to the cleanliness of the place.

Worst restaurant ever: S very bad service … I don’t recommend anybody to go there

Considering there are plenty of kebab restaurants opening everywhere in the westend of GTA, I am very disappointed in Nader. I was looking forward to this place opening some time ago. It finally did and I was impressed by the size of the place. It was promising. The food was pretty good.
The downfall of this place? BAD MANAGEMENT!
They can’t seem to figure out whether they are a cafeteria style or a sit down. They started cafeteria style. Then their price went up and all of a sudden they’re a sit down. Months later, the restaurant didn’t seem to increase in patrons and I visited and all of a sudden, they no longer serve tap water. When I spoke to the manager, she said, they technically do not have to serve tap water. An obvious money grabbing technique. I promised myself livid of this that I would never return.
However, one night with my husband, parents and children we found ourselves there once again. We stood in front of a sign that said «Please wait to be seated.» Staff passing by in an empty restaurant and not one of them came to seat us. Alright… almost 10min later, a staff passes by «Can I help you?» …uhhhh… «We’re waiting to be seated?» Well here’s his wonderful response, «Oh you have to order your food from the front and then seat yourself.» Well then… I indicated that they should remove this sign by the door then.
Starving family in an empty restaurant, I stood behind a couple who are ordering for what seems like 30people. Individual orders… for take out. I stood there for another 10 min waiting for this couple to figure out what they were ordering. Meanwhile, about 5 staff members stood behind and in front of the counter twiddling their thumbs. Finally, I interrupted and asked…“Is there anyway to make an order for sit in?” Manager arrives…(same manager with the water debacle) «Oh, I can help you here!» Well then…
That was the end of that. Never again Nader. It is unfortunate, you will not survive. You need to hire a proper manager who will run the place better. Let go of that manager! She’s terrible!

Poor service. Actually, zero service. Its a do it yourself restaurant. like a high school cafeteria. Very inconsistent. Useless for «dining in». But they charge dine-​in pricing.
You have to stand and wait in line to order your food, then you have to pick up your food when they call your number. Nobody will check on you, ever. If you want desert or coffee, you again need to stand in line (a different line where there’s nobody attending, pay again. This place is ridiculous. Food quality is about a 6 out of 10. Sometimes a 7.

First time here. Dropped in after going to the Winners next door. Walking in, the place is huge and clean. Almost empty when I was there.
Girl taking order was aloof and looked as if she could care less. I ordered the shwarma plate for take out.
I was very disappointed upon opening my food up at home. It was mostly rice with a little bit of chicken shwarma on the top. The salad was just all iceberg with a lil bit of tabouli drizzled on the top. Looked nothing like what they had up on their signs. The meat was dry and tasted really old. The rice was very oily.
Overall a very dissapointing experience. Might go back for baklava/​gelato. They also have hookah for $ 12.

I’ve been a Nader’s supporter ever since they opened. Their food is quite decent — pricy, especially for Middle Eastern takeout, but it tastes good. I often get the Chicken and Beef Shawarma Plate. Their salads are decent, but the rice, mixed meat shawarma, and the garlic sauce really does it for me. I’d definitely recommend this dish even though it’s quite pricy — $ 12 I believe.
Other items thats I’ve tried at Nader’s include the Turkish pitas and the kebab plates. The Turkish pitas were decent, but I haven’t had them enough to acquire a taste for them. The kebab plate, on the other hand, was really good.
Moving on to the restaurant itself — everything about it just seems to be a little awkward. The space itself is very big and beautiful — everything is nicely decorated. However, it seems as if their restaurant is too big — the vast majority of their tables are always empty, and it gives the illusion that nobody ever eats there. Their menus are very poorly done (looks like I could’ve put them together in 10 minutes on MS Paint), and they use the numbering system akin to many fast food establishments. It just seems as if the whole restaurant lacks a firm direction.
Lastly, just wanted to debunk the claim that they don’t serve tap water and force you to buy their bottles. I’m not sure how they handled this earlier in 2013, but I went just last month and they brought a whole jug to my table.
Overall: check the place out, have a chicken and beef shawarma plate, you (most likely) won’t be disappointed :)

Poor service. Ask politely for a condiment and they tell you to line up to pay for it. Never been asked to pay for a condiment in Toronto my entire life. Instead of just handing out a condiment to keep a customer happy and coming back, the manager wants to argue with the customer about their business model?

Boring, bland, reheated rice and chicken shawarma. Shawarma consists of poorly marinated and underseasoned gristly dark meat. Waitresses unwilling to do any type of substitutions or changes to your meal.
And flat out refusing to serve ice water to a dine-​in guest is downright greedy and ridiculous. «Nader» the owner’s idiotic response to another diner on a different website is that «they don’t allow serving tap water due to health concerns»
Since when is Peel Region’s water a health concern to consume? Where is that a concern ANYWHERE in Canada? Give me a break. More concerning than the state of our water is your desire to squeeze your dine-​in customers for every last red cent.
Been twice, gave it 2 shots. That’s enough for me. Won’t be back, and definitely will not recommend it. Probably why the place is the size of a high school gymnasium yet only ever has 2 tables occupied.

This place wasn’t bad last year, I always order the mezze platter. Went last week, man, this place has gone downhill. They used to have nice homemade pita bread, now it’s just dry, hard prepackaged crap. Their potatoes were one of
I’d had, now just meh. What a disappointment, that was definitely my last visit.

I have been to Nader’s, around 25 + times. The bad reviews are valid with regards to service, but I mean its actually a good restaurant foodwise.
The service here is SOOOO SUCKY. Mixing up orders all day!
and the hilarious part now is they don’t offer a glass of water, you have to buy a bottle, so I guess the point of having a huge enormous restaurant and having fast food style service is what they are trying to do… so silly.
Always at least 3 –4 whole Islamic families eating here, which is nice to see families eating together. Really good to see preservation of culture and fam bonding.
The lamb is good, the afghan rice is good and naturally the baklava is good. I opt for the lentil soup when not too hungry and it is very good.
I really like the food here, maybe order and take out would be better. It is right near square one, so pretty convenient and ample parking.

Bad food… worse service!
The venue is truly beautiful and this place had all the potential to be something special. It’s a shame the same attention to detail that went into the ambience did not go into getting good staff or creating good food for that matter…
I’ve been here a handful of times. The Turkish pidas were rather good. As for the dishes from the grill, they leave a lot to be desired at their prices. I’d take paramount over this place any day…

this place is huge and good to go with huge group.
Food is mediocre, however service and welcoming attitude of the owner and waiters was very refreshing. We went to this restaurant with group of 30 people and at the end was offered free tea for every one, tea was freshly made.
Will go back.

The bakery section has excellent pastries: Some of the best Baklavas in the GTA west end.
However, the restaurant section is a failure: Prices are way too high for the quality of food & service. We ordered the Wazeri Kabab ($ 19), which consisted of Minced meat kabab & Chicken kabab. We ordered it with Afghan spiced rice & fries (yes Fries, because they didn’t have many of the sides shown on their menu. We also ordered the Lamb Chops ($ 17) with Basmati rice drizzled with saffron & salad.
The cashier was a teenage girl, who didn’t have much enthusiasm (no «please» or «thank you»), bordering on rudeness. The lone waiter was over worked, running around and definitely didn’t have time to be efficient or polite.
Food. This was probably the worst Middle Eastern food I’ve had in Canada. You are better off dining @ Afghan Kebab Cuisine, Bamian or BBQ Tonite.
Wazeri Kebab — Chicken and minced meat kebabs were dry and tasteless. Fries were soggy. Afghan spiced Rice was decent, but not as flavourful as expected.
Lamb chops — 3 small pieces of tough meat flavoured with little salt and cumin. Very bland and not enough to fill us up. The salad had no dressing. Waiter initially brought as plain rice. Upon complaint, he brought back the rice with saffron drizzled on it. Rice wasn’t bad.
Condiments are sparse. If you still insist on dining here, make sure to pick up a free side of yoghurt dressing to give some flavour to the food. Their «hot sauce» is Frank’s hot sauce: Vinegary.
I would not recommend the restaurant to anyone. If you like sweets, try the Bakery section. Cheers.