East York has strong options for halal food. What it has at the top of that list is Ajwa Pizza n Grill — a halal restaurant at 25 Overlea Blvd, Thorncliffe Park, that has earned 4.4 stars across more than 1,500 Google reviews serving a fully halal menu of pizza, wings, burgers, and grill items. This post covers why Ajwa has become the reference-point halal restaurant for East York and the surrounding community.
What makes a halal restaurant the "best"
Three things: the halal standard, the menu range, and the operating reliability. On standard: a halal restaurant should have every item on the menu sourced and prepared halal — not a section, not an option, the whole menu. Ajwa operates this way — one fully halal kitchen, no exceptions. On menu: the best halal restaurant for a family or group should handle the whole order; Ajwa's menu covers pizza, wings, burgers, cheesesteaks, and combos, so no one in the group needs to order from a second place. On reliability: 4.4 stars across 1,500+ reviews is a measure of consistency over time, not a single lucky month.
The full Ajwa halal restaurant menu
The most common entry point is the pizza — Ajwa's specialty halal pizzas in tandoori, BBQ, supreme, and more, built on hand-stretched dough and baked to order. But the full menu goes further. Halal wings in five sauces (Hot, Mild, Barbeque, Honey Garlic, Ranch) come in orders of 15, 26, or 36. Pizza-and-wings combos start at $32.99 and scale to double-pizza party configurations. Halal burgers and cheesesteaks are on the menu for the group members who want something different. See everything on the full menu page.
Family dining at East York's top halal restaurant
For families — and especially for parents with children who have different preferences — a fully halal kitchen that covers pizza, wings, and burgers solves the "what does everyone eat?" problem. There is no menu to inspect for individual items. Everything is halal, and the portions scale from a lunch for two to a party for twelve. Dine in, order for pickup at 25 Overlea Blvd, or get delivery to your East York home. Read more about family halal dinner options in East York in our family dinner guide.
Open late — every night of the week
The best halal restaurant in East York has to stay open when people actually eat dinner. Ajwa is open daily from 11 AM until midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. There are no early closings, no "kitchen closed at 9 PM" surprises. For East York families and the Thorncliffe Park community, that reliability has been a consistent reason to return. Order online or call (416) 423-2792.
The review milestone: 1,500+ and counting
In August 2026, Ajwa's Google review count crossed 1,500 — a milestone few Toronto halal restaurants reach, and fewer hold at 4.4 stars. The reviews consistently mention consistency, portions, and the confidence of ordering from a fully halal kitchen. That count, and the rating behind it, is the most honest measure of why Ajwa holds the top spot for halal restaurant in East York.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best halal restaurant in East York, Toronto?
Ajwa Pizza n Grill at 25 Overlea Blvd in Thorncliffe Park is East York's top-rated halal restaurant — 4.4 stars across 1,500+ reviews, fully halal menu of pizza, wings, burgers and grill items, open daily until midnight.
Does Ajwa Pizza n Grill serve food other than pizza?
Yes — Ajwa is a full halal restaurant. Beyond pizza, the menu includes halal chicken wings, pizza-and-wings combos, halal burgers, cheesesteaks, and grill items. Everything is 100% halal.
Is Ajwa Pizza n Grill good for large family or group orders?
Yes — Ajwa's menu is built for groups. Party-size pizza, double-pizza combos, 36-wing orders, and group-friendly pricing make it practical for family dinners and group events. Open late for those evenings that run long.