Amal

What is Amal? Perched on the second floor of 131 Bloor Street West in Yorkville's Mink Mile, Amal is INK Entertainment's high-energy ode to contemporary Lebanese hospitality, founded by Charles Khabouth alongside Executive Chef Rony Ghaleb. Designed by Studio Munge, the light-washed dining room channels Mediterranean coastal elegance with creamy plaster, pastel blue velvet seating, and an expansive heated wrap-around terrace overlooking Bloor Street. Diners settle in across plush banquettes, high-top lounge tables, and a central marble bar that comes alive with weekend DJ sets and belly dancing.

Amal Menu & What to Order The entirely halal-certified kitchen focuses on vibrant mezze, oven-fresh puffed pita, and charcoal-grilled skewers. Start with the dip platter—featuring silky hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, and walnut-rich muhammara—paired with warm spinach fatayer or seared halloumi with pomegranate emulsion. For mains, the char-grilled skewers and tender grilled octopus excel alongside the Phoenician Connection, a signature cocktail blending mezcal, arak, and crushed pistachio. Save room for dessert, where the warm, crisp, and syrup-soaked kanafeh is the table's undisputed highlight.

Know Before You Go Reservations through OpenTable are essential for weekend dinners and bustling Saturday and Sunday brunch, though walk-ins can often find a stool at the bar for weekday lunch. Underground public parking is accessible directly beneath 131 Bloor Street West, while Bay and Museum subway stations are both less than a five-minute walk away. Expect the space to transition into an upbeat, lounge-forward atmosphere with higher volume later in the evening.