Big Belly Greek is a trendy takeout spot in the heart of downtown Toronto.

Known for its large portions and unique presentation, the restaurant has been serving customers since Nov. 2025.

Its sister location, which opened in July of 2024, can be found on Dufferin, just north of Lawrence.

Both restaurants share an eye-catching blue and green colour palette, as well as a distinctive "street style" aesthetic.

Owner Max Ahmady tells blogTO that this aesthetic was specifically chosen to make the restaurant stand out.The ground floor of the downtown location features a large mural, designed by Max himself. Toronto landmarks, such as Skydome and the CN Tower, can be seen floating in a sea of fluffy clouds, dotted with Grecian pillars.

A man dressed in a toga and a laurel crown sits at the center of the mural, holding a gyro in one hand and fries in the other.This same man can be seen on the restaurant's upper floor, along with a number of flashy neon signs.Despite the restaurant's over-the-top aesthetic, Big Belly Greek's menu is rather simple. Most of the items on offer are variations on classic Mediterranean dishes, such as gyros, souvlaki and salad.

The main difference is their ingredients. Big Belly Greek uses 100 per cent halal ingredients and boasts that every dish is made to order and can be customized to suit the customer's personal taste.Though Greek fries ($8.95) are a staple of restaurants throughout the city, Big Belly Greek does theirs a little differently. In addition to the requisite feta and olive oil, these fries are topped with paprika and pomegranate fusion sauce.Steak poutine ($18.45) is a slightly more substantial dish, topped with feta cheese and flavourful strips of beef. Rich, velvety gravy helps to tie the ingredients together.If you're looking for something even larger, consider trying the protein poutine ($30.99). This massive meal is the equivalent of two regular-sized bowls and contains all three of the restaurant's major meats.

It also contains roughly 150 grams of protein, making it one of the healthiest options on the menu.The chicken souvlaki wrap ($11.95) is stuffed with your choice of breast or thigh meat, along with a wide array of toppings. Options include chickpeas, cucumbers, tzatziki and many more.The beef gyro wrap ($11.95) is an equally customizable wrap, made with thinly sliced beef and fresh pita bread.The shrimp salad ($16.45) consists of two grilled shrimp skewers on a bed of fresh greens. Cucumbers, olives, onions and tomatoes are mixed in to give the dish a stronger flavour, while hummus and tzatziki are served on the side.Like the chicken souvlaki wrap, the chicken souvlaki bowl ($16.45) can be made with breast or thigh meat. Regardless of which option you choose, this bowl is one of the most filling items on the menu.

Greek rice or roasted potatoes serve as the base, while vegetables, sauce and meat rest on top.

Pita chips ($4.45) are thin, crunchy and borderline addictive.

Though typically paired with a side of creamy garlic sauce, they can be enhanced with almost any type of dip. My favourite combination was the pomegranate fusion sauce, which gave them a sweet and tangy flavour.Greek puffs ($4.95) are crispy puff pastries topped with your choice of Nutella or caramel sauce. Chopped nuts are layered on top, giving the dish a crunchy finish.

Big Belly Greek also offers a wide selection of soft drinks, including Epsa and IVI.
Big Belly Greek is located at 187 Dundas Street West.