grilled spiced half chicken served with rice, grain and ginger pilaf, on a table with other dinner plates in the background

Eat your heart out at Babel Restaurant

Drinks

wine by the glass

SPARKLING 5oz / btl

montelliana ‘mont blanc’ cuvée extra dry spumante, veneto, italy
12. / 52.

cave spring ‘o&b sparkle and buzz’ chardonnay, niagara, ontario
16. / 62.

WHITE 5oz / 8oz / btl

maison idiart sauvignon blanc, loire, france
11. / 16. / —

cave spring riesling, niagara, ontario
13. / 18. / 54.

la guardienese ‘janare’ falanghina del sannio, campania, italy
16. / 21. / 62.

umani ronchi ‘vellodoro’ pecorino, terre di chieti, italy
17. / 22. / 66.

ROSÉ 5oz / 8oz / btl

henry of pelham rosé, gamay, pinot noir, niagara, ontario
12. / 17. / 52.

RED 5oz / 8oz / btl

maison idiart syrah, languedoc-roussillon , france
11. / 16. / —

luccarelli primitivo, italy
11. / 16. / 48.

gérard bertrand, cabernet sauvignon, languedoc-roussillon, france
13. / 18. / 54.

cave spring pinot noir, niagara, ontario, canada
17. / 22. / 66.

We also offer a variety of wines by the bottle. Download our menu for full offerings.

cocktails

BABEL CLASSICS 

the last word 1.5oz     16.
tanqueray gin, chartreuse, maraschino cherry liqueur, lime

old fashioned 2oz     17.
wild turkey bourbon, angostura bitters

dark & stormy 1.5oz     14.
gosling’s black rum, ginger beer, lime juice

french 75 4oz     15.
local spirit gin, prosecco, lemon

manhattan 2oz     17.
lot no. 40 whisky, dolin vermouth, angostura bitters

negroni 2.25oz     17.
dillon’s gin, campari aperitivo, dolin vermouth

 

 

BABEL PREMIUM ORIGINALS

saffron odyssey 1.5oz     18.
martell vs cognac, st-rémy vsop brandy, bitters,
nutmeg, saffron

the coronation 1.25oz     16.
empress gin, chartreuse, lime, basil

seabird 1.5oz     15.
captain morgan spiced rum, campari, pineapple, lime

babel saz 1.5oz     16.
martell vs cognac, dillon’s canoe rye whisky,
absinthe, bitters

black magic women 1.5oz     18.
agua santa mezcal, dejado tequila, edible charcoal, orange, lime

babel spice paloma 1.25oz     15.
dejado tequila, grapefruit, lime, soda, sweet & savoury housemade za’atar gomme syrup

BABEL FAVOURITES

nimbus 3.5oz     16.
prosecco, dillon’s selby gin, angostura bitters

golden hour 1.5oz     15.
dillon’s canoe rye whisky, ginger, honey, lime

harvest sangria 3oz     14.
nicolas idiart cabernet sauvignon, triple sec, labbé françois cassis, cranberry, orange, lemon

sangria de luna 3.5oz     14.
nicholas idiart sauvignon blanc, triple sec, orange, lemon

windfield’s flowers 1.5oz     16.
dillon’s selby gin & elderflower liqueur, angostura bitters, lemon, cranberry, egg white

wilket punch 1.5oz     15.
el dorado rum, dillon’s selby pineapple honey gin, pineapple, lemon

medina sunrise 1.5oz     15.
dejado tequila, dillon’s selby elderflower liqueur, orange,
pomegranate molasses

maison festive 1.5oz     15.
dillon’s selby pineapple honey gin, amaretto, apricot, lime

 

 

beer

estrella damm (16oz draught)
9.

lost craft revivale lagered ale (16oz draught)
9.

furnace room beardmore kölsch (12oz / 16oz draught)
8 / 9.

indie alehouse instigator ipa (12oz / 16oz draught)

8 / 9.

peroni (330ml bottle)
8.

lost craft wit (473ml can)
9.

lost craft cider (473ml can)
10.

babel free-spirits

crodino spritz    6.
crodino aperitif, soda, lemon juice

spice market at sunset     7.
cranberry, ginger, nutmeg, lemon

babel sparkle & spice 8.
grapefruit, lime, soda, sweet & savoury housemade za’atar gomme syrup

fatima    8.
blueberry, pomegranate, lavender, hibiscus, lime

phoenix     8.
pomegranate, torched rosemary, lime

basil passion     8.
passion fruit, guava, basil

 

selection of sloane tea    3.75

sloane tea latte    5.5

fruit tea of the day    5.5

fresh juice of the day    6.

 

Please make us aware of any food allergies, as there may be ingredients that are not listed.

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Lunch

starters & salads

babel bread ⓥ 4.
turkish sesame bread, labneh, olive oil

babel falafel ⓥ 9.
four pieces, tahini, green harissa

roasted pumpkin soup ⓥ 9.
labneh, almonds, seven-spice

fried fish rolls 12.
three pieces, crispy phyllo, pickled lemon tartar sauce
add a fish roll 4.

hummus & pita ⓥ 12.
green harissa, tomato, marinated chickpeas

smoky charred eggplant ⓥ 14.
citrus, tahini, date molasses, pistachios

fattoush caesar salad 15.
romaine, spanish anchovies, parmigiano-reggiano, sumac caesar dressing
add falafel 9. salmon 14. chicken shawarma 12. 8oz beef kebab 25.

crushed avocado salad ⓥ 16.
green beans, quinoa, sunflower seeds, smoked paprika

housemade creamed burrata cheese ⓥ 16.
grilled pita, osprey bluffs honeyed dates, thyme, pomegranate

fish cake ⓥ 14.
pickled mango purée, arugula & root salad, labneh tartar sauce
as main (two pieces) 25.

 

shakshuka

roasted pumpkin ⓥ 18.
two eggs, green beans, avocado, chickpeas, pita

rosie’s sujuk sausage 19.
beef sausage, two eggs, green beans, chickpeas,
crumbled feta, cilantro, pita

main plates

fish of the day 20.
hummus, romaine, pickled onions,
hard-boiled eggs, lemon
ask your server

babel rigatoni & meatballs 20
fresh extruded pasta, lamb meatballs,
spicy tomato sauce, parmigiano-reggiano

roasted stuffed eggplant ⓥ 21.
spinach, feta, jeweled rice pilaf, béchamel sauce, almonds

roasted mushroom tagliatelle ⓥ 22.
“bil laban”, fresh pasta, truffle cream, labneh, toasted almonds

babel fish & chips 21.
atlantic whiting, labneh tartar sauce, babel fries

seared atlantic salmon 26.
warm couscous salad, charred leeks, crispy kale, lemon

sandwiches & wraps

falafel wrap ⓥ 17.
lettuce, tomato, chickpeas, pickles, tahini sauce, toum

roasted pumpkin sandwich ⓥ 18
turkish sesame bread, pomegranate, feta, tahini, pumpkin seeds, arugula

chicken shawarma wrap 19.
lettuce, tomato, chickpeas, pickles, tahini sauce, toum

house-smoked pastrami sandwich 22.
turkish sesame bread, caramelized cabbage, pickles, mustard

babel lamb burger 23.
turkish sesame bread, 6oz smashed patty, whipped feta, mozzarella, olive tapenade

sides

classic green salad ⓥ 4.

herbed couscous ⓥ 5.

caesar salad 6.

sesame & garlic potatoes ⓥ 6.

rice & grain pilaf ⓥ 6.

babel fries ⓥ 7.

sweets

warm egyptian rice pudding 9.
plumped dried fruits, coconut sugar, cinnamon

warm date cake 10.
date molasses caramel sauce, crème fraîche ice cream

burnt orange crème brûlée 10.
marmalade baklava crisp

selection of ice creams 10.
ask your server

knafeh 15.
shredded phyllo, fresh cheese, pistachio, orange blossom syrup
add pistachio ice cream 3.

 

 

ⓥ vegetarian
Please make us aware of any food allergies, as there may be ingredients that are not listed.

Please note: Sesame, garlic and onions are staples in our Mediterranean cuisine. For guests with these allergies, we cannot guarantee that cross-contamination will not occur. All beef, chicken & lamb that we serve is halal.

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Dinner

starters & snacks

housemade pickles & olives ⓥ 8.

babel bread ⓥ 4.
turkish sesame bread, labneh, olive oil

roasted pumpkin soup ⓥ 9.
labneh, almonds, seven-spice

hummus & pita ⓥ 12.
green harissa, tomato, marinated chickpeas

babel falafel ⓥ 9.
four pieces, tahini, green harissa

fried fish rolls 12.
three pieces, crispy phyllo, pickled lemon tartar sauce
add a fish roll 4.

 

rosalin’s sujuk manti 15.
housemade sausage dumplings, yoghurt, aleppo pepper, sumac

baked halloumi ⓥ 18.
charred citrus, za’atar, pearl onions, olive oil

crispy fried fish 16.
tartar sauce, lemon, shawarma spice

housemade creamed burrata cheese ⓥ 16.
grilled pita, osprey bluffs honeyed dates, thyme, pomegranate

saffron mussels 19.
1lb p.e.i. mussels, saffron broth, garlic, tomato, cilantro, pita

salads & vegetables

smoky charred eggplant ⓥ 14.
citrus, tahini, date molasses, pistachios

fattoush caesar salad 15.
romaine, spanish anchovies, parmigiano-reggiano, sumac caesar dressing
add falafel  9. salmon  14. chicken shawarma  12. 8oz beef kebab  25.

crushed avocado salad ⓥ 16.
green beans, quinoa, sunflower seeds, smoked paprika

roasted cauliflower for the table ⓥ 22.
labneh, sunflower seeds, pomegranate, flowers

mains

babel rigatoni & meatballs 20.
fresh extruded pasta, lamb meatballs, spicy tomato sauce, parmigiano-reggiano

roasted stuffed eggplant ⓥ 21.
spinach, feta, jeweled rice pilaf, béchamel sauce, almonds

roasted mushroom tagliatelle ⓥ 22.
“bil laban”, fresh pasta, truffle cream, labneh, toasted almonds

seared atlantic salmon 28.
couscous risotto, charred leeks, crispy kale, lemon

babel lamb burger 23.
turkish sesame bread, 6oz smashed patty, whipped feta, mozzarella, olive tapenade
served with fries or salad

slow-roasted half chicken 28.
rice & grain pilaf, garlic tomato, seared greens

lamb shank 38.
babel bbq sauce, labneh, roasted root vegetables, herbed couscous

monkfish ossobuco tagine 39.
spiced gravy, couscous, braised root vegetables, cinnamon, chili

from the hearth

served with a choice of
babel fries · classic green salad · sesame & toum potatoes with seared spinach ·
rice & grain pilaf with garlic tomato & grilled greens · herbed couscous with spiced tomato chutney

the land

grilled hen-of-the-woods mushroom ⓥ 29.
cauliflower purée, garlic dukkah spice

beef tenderloin kebab 36.
picada herb pesto

16oz bone-in veal chop 43.
picada herb pesto

10oz striploin steak 50.
herbs, olive oil

grilled lamb rack chops 52.
pistachio pesto, mint

bone-in rib eye for two 120.
harissa rub, picada herb pesto

the sea

grilled prawn kebab 28.
sweet peppers, charred onion

whole branzino 42.
“samke harra” marinade, spicy chili, cilantro, lemon

grilled octopus 44.
tomato chutney, toum

half rainbow trout 46.
“masgouf ”, smoky tamarind, turmeric, tomato

atlantic halibut t-bone 52.
herb-basted, grilled lemon

sweets

warm egyptian rice pudding 9.
plumped dried fruits, coconut sugar, cinnamon

warm date cake 10.
date molasses caramel sauce, crème fraîche ice cream

selection of ice creams 10.

knafeh 15.
shredded phyllo, fresh cheese, pistachio, orange blossom syrup
add pistachio ice cream 3.

burnt orange crème brûlée 10.
marmalade baklava crisp

sides

babel fries ⓥ 7.

classic green salad ⓥ 4.

caesar salad 6.

sesame & garlic potatoes ⓥ 6.

rice & grain pilaf ⓥ 6.

herbed couscous ⓥ 5.

ⓥ vegetarian
Please make us aware of any food allergies, as there may be ingredients that are not listed.

Please note: Sesame, garlic and onions are staples in our Mediterranean cuisine. For guests with these allergies, we cannot guarantee that cross-contamination will not occur. All beef, chicken & lamb that we serve is halal.

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Brunch

starters

roasted pumpkin soup ⓥ 9.
labneh, almonds, seven-spice

babel bread ⓥ 4.
turkish sesame bread, labneh, olive oil

babel falafel ⓥ 9.
four pieces, tahini, green harissa

hummus & pita ⓥ 12.
green harissa, tomato, marinated chickpeas

crushed avocado salad ⓥ 16.
green beans, quinoa, sunflower seeds,
smoked paprika
add 2. for poached egg

wraps and burger

chicken shawarma wrap 19.
lettuce, tomato, chickpeas, pickles,
tahini sauce, toum
served with fries or salad

falafel wrap ⓥ 17.
lettuce, tomato, chickpeas, pickles,
tahini sauce, toum
served with fries or salad

babel lamb burger 23.
turkish sesame bread, 6oz smashed patty, whipped feta,
mozzarella, olive tapenade
served with fries or salad

shakshuka

sujuk sausage 19.
beef sausage, two eggs, green beans,
chickpeas, crumbled feta, cilantro, saj bread

vegetarian  ⓥ 18.
two eggs, green beans, roasted pumpkin,
avocado, chickpeas, saj bread

brunch

honey yoghurt parfait ⓥ 8.
fresh berries, almond, dried apricot,
dates, rose petals

three egg omelette ⓥ 16.
macedonian feta, spinach, mushroom, mixed greens
add 2. for egg whites only

truffle mushroom cheese pide pie ⓥ 18.
egg, three cheese, roasted mushrooms, truffle oil, pomegranate

babka french toast ⓥ 17.
maple syrup, chocolate glaze,
niagara stone fruit, whipped labneh

fish cake benny 19.
poached eggs, citrus hollandaise, mixed greens

ⓥ vegetarian
Please make us aware of any food allergies, as there may be ingredients that are not listed.

Please note: Sesame, garlic and onions are staples in our Mediterranean cuisine. For guests with these allergies, we cannot guarantee that cross-contamination will not occur. All beef, chicken & lamb that we serve is halal.

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Heat at Home

heat at home

frozen parcheggio lasagna, small 900g 18.
beef & pork ragu, mozzarella, and layers upon layers of fresh pasta
comes frozen • serves 2 to 3

frozen parcheggio truffle mushroom lasagna 20.
fior di latte, béchamel, truffled mushrooms, mozzarella and layers upon layers of fresh pasta
comes frozen • serves 2 to 3

frozen beauty eats classic mac & cheese, 650g 15.
creamy sauce, philly cream cheese, jack & cheddar cheese, garlic breadcrumbs
comes frozen • serves 2

frozen beauty eats the parking lot pepperoni pizza 19.
detroit-style pizza topped with proper racing stripe pizza sauce, housemade pepperoni and italian oregano
comes frozen • serves 2 to 3

frozen beauty eats “the classic” pizza 15.
detroit-style pizza topped with proper racing stripe pizza sauce, housemade pepperoni and italian oregano
comes frozen • serves 2 to 3

frozen o&b artisan tourtière, 900g 30.
this traditional habitant classic is back! this frozen meat pie is filled with a mix of ground pork, ground beef, pork shoulder, spices and lots of love
comes frozen • serves 4

frozen spiced lamb shepherd’s pie 20.
minced and spiced lamb, béchamel, phyllo
comes frozen • serves 2

ⓥ vegetarian
Please make us aware of any food allergies, as there may be ingredients that are not listed.

Please note: Sesame, garlic and onions are staples in our Mediterranean cuisine. For guests with these allergies, we cannot guarantee that cross-contamination will not occur. All beef, chicken & lamb that we serve is halal.

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