3.5 stars for Paramount!
Pros:
+ fluffy pita bread the size of your head
+ best moutabbal (eggplant dip) ever, for dipping the aforementioned head pita
+ great option in a desolate part of town for restaurants, unless your favourite cuisine comes from the Hard Rock Cafe or Eaton Centre food court
Cons:
- always crowded
- slow to be served, especially considering much of the menu (e.g. juices, dips) is made-ahead and desperately waiting to get in my mouth
- rushed if not rude service (we once had an older waitress so surly and impatient that she straight up snapped at us when we asked for a recommendation)
Despite the fact that I regularly wait 10-15 minutes after sitting down just for some water, I can't quit the cheese and za'atar manakeesh. It is the apex of "ethnic pizzas" I've tried. On occasion I've ordered the other veggie varieties in an attempt to get some greens (between the head pita and the pizzas, it's a lot of bread) but clearly the C&Z is the MVP.
Note to Paramount: I understand the convenience for to-go orders, but I do wish you would serve your delicious dips for sit-down diners in normal bowls instead of the wasteful plastic takeout containers. Hopefully you'll take the feedback and go green.