Souvlaki & Panini

What is Souvlaki & Panini? Souvlaki & Panini is a compact takeout-friendly shop on Fairlawn Avenue in the Lawrence Park neighbourhood. It merges two comfort-food traditions—Greek souvlaki and Italian panini—under one roof, and it works better than you'd expect. The space is small and focused on quick service, making it a go-to for nearby office workers and families picking up dinner on the way home.

Souvlaki & Panini Menu & What to Order The menu splits cleanly down the middle. On the Greek side, the chicken souvlaki plate with lemon potatoes and Greek salad is reliably good, and the spanakopita is flaky and well-seasoned. On the Italian side, the veal panini—lightly breaded with tomato sauce and roasted red peppers—is the standout, while the meatball panini hits the comfort-food mark. The arancini (Italian rice balls) make a great starter, and the portobello panini with goat cheese is the best vegetarian option.

Know Before You Go Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 8 PM, and Sunday from 4 to 8 PM. The space is mostly set up for takeout and delivery, so don't expect much seating. Payment by cash and card. Phone ahead at (416) 489-4895 if you want your order ready on arrival.