Arabesque Family Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Arabesque Family Restaurant, a culinary treasure located at 869 Victoria St N, Kitchener, ON. Known for its warm ambiance and welcoming atmosphere, this restaurant offers a delightful blend of authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine, making it an ideal choice for families and food enthusiasts alike.
The menu is a fragrant journey through taste, featuring standout dishes like the chicken shawarma and the addictive mixed sharwarma rice plate. Customers rave about the freshly baked pita bread, fluffy and perfect for scooping up robust dips like hummus. The portions are generous, ensuring that every meal leaves you satisfied, often with leftovers to spare.
Don't miss the chance to try the mana’eesh, a game changer that may redefine your love for pizza. Every plate is beautifully presented, showcasing the vibrant flavors of the region. Join the many who have felt at home here; the hospitality truly elevates the dining experience.
APPETIZERS
Hummus Dip
Chickpeas and tahini mixed with lemon. Topped with olive oil.
Baba Ghanoush Dip
Roasted eggplant, onion, red & green peppers, and tomatoes mixed with garlic, lemon, parsley, and dried mint. Topped with pomegranate sauce and olive oil.
Mutabal Dip
Roasted eggplant, tahini, and yogurt mixed with lemon. Topped with olive oil.
Muhamarrah Dip
Minced walnut mixed with bread crumbs, onions, tomato paste, pomegranate sauce, tahini and hot pepper. Topped with olive oil.
Lebaneh Dip
Strained Yogurt. Topped with olive oil.
Garlic Sauce
Our specialty creamy garlic sauce.
Yalanjee
Grape leaves stuffed with rice, onions, tomatoes, and dried mint. Mixed with olive oil and lemon juice.
Falafel
Deep fried ball of ground chickpeas, coriander, and parsley mixed with onions and garlic. Served with tahini sauce.
Fried Kebbah
Deep fried ball of bulgur, ground beef, and onions stuffed with ground beef, onions, and pine nuts.
Fried Cheese
Deep fried Akkawi cheese.
Breaded Chicken Wings
Deep fried, breaded chicken wings. Served with garlic sauce.
Lentil Soup
Lentil soup topped with lemon juice, parsley, and pita chips.
Fatoush Salad
Chopped lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red & green peppers mixed with lemon juice and olive oil. Topped with pita chips and pomegranate sauce.
Tabouli Salad
Chopped parsley, tomato, and onion mixed with bulgur, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Red Cabbage Salad
Chopped red cabbage mixed with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and vinegar.
Jerusalem Salad
Chopped tomato, cucumber, and parsley. Topped with lemon juice, olive oil, and tahini sauce.
SOUP & SALADS
MANA'EESH & PIZZA
Cheese Mana'eesh
Flatbread topped with Akkawi cheese.
Cheese & Veggies Mana'eesh
Our Cheese Mana'eesh topped with tomato, red & green peppers, and green olives.
Za'atar Mana'eesh
Flat bread topped with ground thyme leaves, roasted sesame seeds and sumac all mixed in olive oil.
Za'atar & Cheese Mana'eesh
Our Za'atar Mana'eesh topped with Akkawi cheese.
Meat Mana'eesh
Flat bread topped with ground beef, onion, tomato, and pomegranate sauce.
Spinach Mana'eesh
A closed pie filled with spinach, onion, pepper paste, lemon juice, and sumac.
Muhamarah Mana'eesh
Flat bread topped with tomato sauce, hot sauce, and onion.
Muhamarah & Cheese Mana'eesh
Flat bread topped with tomato sauce, hot sauce, and onion.
Sajaa Mana'eesh
Flat bread topped with ground beef, garlic, and traditional sajaa spices.
Sajaa & Cheese Mana'eesh
Our Sajaa Mana'essh topped with Akkawi cheese.
Vegetarian Pizza
akkawi cheese Tomato, green & red peppers, olives & cheese
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Thin layers of chicken shawarma seasoned and marinated with our speciality shawarma spices.
Beef Shawarma Wrap
Thin layers of beef shawarma seasoned and marinated with our speciality shawarma spices.
Mix Shawarma Wrap
Thin layers of chicken and beef shawarma seasoned and marinated with our speciality shawarma spices.
Falafel Wrap
Deep fried balls of ground chickpeas, coriander, and parsley mixed with onion and garlic.
Kefta Kebab Wrap
Grilled skewer of ground beef mixed with onion and parsley.
Chicken Kebab Wrap
Grilled skewer of ground chicken mixed with onion, breadcrumbs, parsley, and red peppers.
Chicken Tawook Wrap
Skewered and grilled cubes of chicken, marinated with our speciality tawook seasoning.
Shish Kebab Wrap
Skewered and grilled cubes of veal, seasoned with black pepper & salt.
Arayes
Freshly baked flat bread, stuffed with ground beef mixed with onion and parsley.
WRAPS
ENTREES
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Thin layers of chicken shawarma seasoned and marinated with our speciality shawarma spices. Served with garlic sauce.
Beef Shawarma Plate
Thin layers of beef shawarma seasoned and marinated with our speciality shawarma spices. Served with tahini sauce.
Mix Shawarma Plate
Thin layers of chicken and beef shawarma seasoned and marinated with our speciality shawarma spices. Chicken served with garlic sauce. Beef served with tahini sauce.
Falafel Plate
5pc Deep fried balls of ground chickpeas, coriander, and parsley mixed with onion and garlic. Served with tahini sauce.
Vegetarian Plate
Falafel, yalanjee, fried eggplant, cauliflower and zucchini. Served with tahini sauce.
Chicken Tawook Plate
Skewered and grilled cubes of chicken, marinated with our speciality tawook seasoning. Served with garlic sauce.
1/2 BBQ Chicken Plate
1/2 a charcoal grilled chicken, marinated in lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano. Served with garlic sauce. **Takes 35-45 minutes to prepare.**
1/2 Chicken Tekka Plate
1/2 a spicy grilled chicken, marinated in lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, and chili powder. Served with garlic sauce. **Takes 35-45 minutes to prepare.**
Chicken Mousahab Plate
Grilled, boneless, and skinless chicken leg, marinated in lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano. Served with garlic sauce. **Takes 35-45 minutes to prepare.**
Chicken Wings Plate
8pc Deep fried, breaded chicken wings. Served with garlic sauce.
Kefta Kebab Plate
2 Grilled skewers of ground beef mixed with onion and parsley. Served with our specialty tomato sauce.
Chicken Kebab Plate
2 Grilled skewers of ground chicken mixed with onion, breadcrumbs, parsley, and red peppers. Served with garlic sauce.
Mix Kebab Plate
1 Skewer of kefta kebab and 1 skewer of chicken kebab.
Shish Kebab Plate
Skewered and grilled cubes of veal, seasoned with black pepper & salt. Served with our specialty tomato sauce.
Moe Plate
1 Skewer each of kefta kebab, shish kebab, and chicken tawook. Served with garlic sauce and our speciality tomato sauce.
Lamb Loin Chops Plate
Grilled lamb loin chops, seasoned with black pepper & salt. Served with garlic sauce.
Fish & Chips Plate
Deep fried, breaded tilapia fillet fish. Served with garlic sauce.
Arayes Plate
Freshly baked flat bread, stuffed with ground beef mixed with onion and parsley.
Fresh Pita Bread
Our specialty pita bread beaked in our wood-stone oven.
Fries
Fresh cut fries.
Rice
Basmati rice cooked with peas and chopped carrot. Seasoned with traditional spices.
1pc Lamb Chop
Grilled lamb loin chop, seasoned with black pepper & salt.
Olive Plate
Green olives soaked in olive oil with lemon.
Pita Chips
Deep fried, crispy pita chips.
2oz Garlic Sauce
Our specialty creamy garlic sauce.
2oz Tahini Sauce
Our specialty tahini sauce.
2oz Home Made Hot Sauce
Our extremely spicy hot sauce
2oz Spicy Garlic Mayo
Our specialty creamy garlic sauce with a kick.
SIDE ORDERS
DESSERTS
Baklava
A sweet pastry made from thin layers of filo stuffed with crushed pistachio, then drizzled with sugar syrup.
Harrisa
(Basbousa) A semolina cake topped with pistachio and almond, then drizzled with sugar syrup.