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    Efendi Restaurant - Rutherford

    4.2 (33 reviews)
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    Vivian L.

    Efendi is our go-to place whenever we crave for Turkish food. The service is top notch and the food, oh my god, soooooo good. We love the mix Kebab for two people $82.99, big volume, good for 3 of us, cannot even finish every time. The restaurant is not big, but is nicely decorated. It is always busy, better to make an appointment beforehand.

    Efendi salad with some pide bread
    Jasmine L.

    We got their very impressive Mix Kebab for 4 people sharing platter (there was 5 of us and that filled us up plenty!) and Efendi Salads. When we arrived for dinner on a weekend, it was PACKED and seems like their patrons were mostly middle eastern locals too. Sign of a good authentic spot! Everything came out hot & sizzling. I think my favourites had to be the kebab meats!

    Raina A.

    Excellent Turkish food with a wide variety of choices on the menu. The food came out quickly which was nice and tasted very fresh. The staff are friendly and very accommodating. The prices are fair considering the freshness of the food. I loved the cutlery and plates - so cute!

    Mary M.

    I visited Efendi for lunch after seeing it on social media. They do not take reservations for lunch so plan accordingly as there might be a wait. It was fairly busy when I arrived. Once inside, they have utilized the space well. The ambiance was lovely. We tried different items on the menu. Baba Ganoush was my favourite, the texture of the spread was smooth, there are pieces of eggplant cooked to perfection. It was paired with fresh bread. Complimentary Salad was fresh & tangy, the portions was large. Adana Kebab was packed with flavour! Beyti Kebab was served on a bed of yogurt, this was oozing with spices was delicious. Kenefe, it was alright, ours didn't pull apart all cheesy. Overall, I enjoyed our lunch. We did have to ask for several items which were missed but they apologized and brought it right away.

    Meal for 2
    Ozlem K.

    We had the dinner for 2 this time and it was totally amazing !! The lamb chops just melt in your mouth. We ate a lot and still had left overs. If you are hungry and 2 people you should definitely try this.

    Adana kebob and chicken shish kebob
    Fm P.

    Newly opened in the neighborhood. Ambiance is great, with a tasteful Middle Eastern motif. Service was good. Had a misfortune of sitting next to a party with young crying children. However, the excellent food made up for it Had Adana kebob and chicken shish kebob. If you are good with lamb smell, then you should definitely go for Adana. Chicken was cooked perfectly, and it was juicy. Definitely recommend. Advice to manager: if you have a party of 10-12 with young children, you amy want to isolate them from other patrons.

    Turkish coffee with baklava and ice cream
    Gabriel F.

    Excellent service with very tasty meal and good prices. Will definitely be back the dips were really good

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    rajesh n.

    Amazing food. Our first dinner in Canada. Most places weren't open during Christmas Eve. We are glad we found Efendi. They take reservations. But they accommodated us as a walk-in when they saw we were families with kids and it was very cold outside. Service is fantastic. Food taste is super.

    Mix Kebab for 4 People
    Denis N.

    perfectly cooked food and was delicious. Restaurant is beautiful and clean. Service was quick and polite. Well worth the visit.

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    Good food, good people. The service could be improved just a bit. Otherwise the quality of the food is amazing.

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    10 months ago

    Great food, honest prices, great service! Really worth the try! Ate too much though....

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    The service was really bad. Please take care of it. He is rude and unpleasant. He doesn't like his job.

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    3 years ago

    It is a bit over priced for jusf bbq food and puting it on wood board. Everything os just same taste.

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    3 years ago

    Amazing food and service, Ambiance is also very good. Higly recommend Adana Kebab, Beyti and Lahmacun.

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    This is a busy restaurant with excellent food. The service is not great but the food is good

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    3 years ago

    Mixed Kebab for 4 - tender meat that was incredibly tasteful. Absolutely loved it! The yogurt drink is skippable though

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    The food was very tasty. kebabs were fully cooked. In general, I liked it very much.

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    fair at best. the dips were good but the mains were mediocre, Luke warm and expensive

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    I visited this restaurant for dinner for the first time and we had a good experience. We visited on…read morea Friday around 6pm and luckily there were many tables available since we didn't make a reservation. My friend and I tried the stir fried beef with bulgur and the trilece. Both dishes were yummy and I'm glad the cake wasn't overly sweet! We were also given tea that was on the house, which was really nice after a rich meal. There's live music at 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays so it would've been nice to experience that!

    We came here after a movie nearby and were greeted by excellent service and food. We got…read morecomplimentary bread with a cottage cheese and a pepper dip - SO good and tasty. My brother got the urfa kebab (mild minced beef served with bulgar, tomato, pepper, and onion) which he enjoyed! My partner and I shared the tavuk pirzola (chicken dark meat served with bulgar, tomato, pepper, and onion) as well as the mantarli karsali pide (mushroom and melted cheese). The latter came out very quickly and hot and was so delicious. I think that was my most favourite dish I ate. It also came with green peppers that were pickled which was quite bitter and salty. The chicken was charred very nicely but did not have that much flavour. I still enjoyed it with the side dishes. At the end of our dinner, we also got complimentary Turkish tea which was very nice of them. I only had a sip as I didn't want too much caffeine at night. Service was excellent. Washrooms could be cleaner. Would recommend otherwise.

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    Lovely ambiance with modern classy decor. Came for a family dinner with a reservation and was…read moreseated in a round booth to enjoy our meal. To make things simple the four of us shared the mixed kebab for 2, mixed pide and the pomegranate salad. With the complementary bread and dips, it was the perfect amount of food. Food quality was great, with so many great morsels on the mixed kebab platter. Very much worth it!

    Food is amazing, but service is non existent…read more Food 5/5 Service 1/5 Ambiance 4/5 Came with a reso for five adults and got seated promptly. The restaurant got busier throughout the night. The restaurant has a beautiful interior and high ceilings. Service here is little to none. Which is unfortunate since their food is so good. After taking our orders we were never checked on. Asked 2 different servers for extra serveware and never got it. Had to ask more than once to get water. Overall the service is BAD. What saves this place is definitely their food, as it's very delicious. Definitely start with their variety of dips for sharing. Here's what we got: Mix Appetizers 5/5 - Came with hummus, baba ganoush, spicy mashed and haydari. All delicious and served with fresh bread. Mixed Pide 5/5 - This was also great for sharing and tasting the variety of pide options. Came with cheese, minced meat, and sausage. Mix Kebab for 2 5/5 - This was more than enough to share with the five of us, as portions are large, especially when you are ordering other sides. A variety of meats including lamb, chicken, beef served with rice and salad. The meal ends with complimentary tea. Overall, delicious spot with great food but just lacks any type of service. So good that I'd still come back for their food.

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    I landed at the airport and had to make the drive to North Bay. Before the drive I made a quick…read morestop in in Sofra Istanbul for a late lunch/early dinner. There is construction on 400 so it can be tricky to get here. You might have to go one exit passed Steeles and come back but it's worth it. Because of the time I went , there was only on other person in the dining room. You can see back into the kitchen. I like that be because the dining room usually smells pretty good. The server was from Turkey and he had a bit of an accent which made me think the food would be a little more authentic. On the recommendation of the server I got the Cokertme Kebab. It doesn't quite look like it does in the menu picture but it was really good. The beef strips were well seasoned and tender. The yogurt complimented the beef very well and the chips added good texture. I would definitely recommend giving it a try.

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    Another Turkish restaurant that's an absolute winner!…read more The service is amazing, the food is amazing, and even the aroma is amazing. The moment you walk through the door, you're greeted by the incredible smell of fresh, flavorful food. Even when I order through DoorDash, the aroma fills the room before I even open the containers. Everything I've tried has been delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and the overall experience is consistently great. Honestly, I don't know what else to say just go try it! What are you waiting for? You can thank me later.

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