I thought thirds time a charm, but it didn't work, I got the Lawrence plate 12.99 they give a lot…read moreof food but the bbq sauce was way too overpowering, and it had a bitter after taste, I called them and the order was ready pretty quickly they did do a renovation it looked a lot better inside, but yeah the taste of the Lawrence plate was not good at all, the way they make it look on social media, and real life completely different. I think bbq sauce on shawarma should be illegal, it doesn't work at all. I thought Johnny Shawarmas was a lot better than this. This is the last time I will come to Aleppo kabob price wasn't bad for the amount of food they give you but taste was not good at all.

What just happened?…read more I used to love this place. In fact, I would drive 30 minutes each way just to pick up some of those tasty kebabs and that unforgettable garlic sauce. The food was so full of flavour and care, it stood out among Toronto's many Middle Eastern options. Lately, I'd been seeing a lot of their mouthwatering Instagram videos--chicken shawarma piled high, platters being loaded up with garlic sauce and fries, etc.... What can I say? The marketing worked. I started thinking about Aleppo Kebab and decided to order some for lunch via Uber Eats. Unfortunately, the meal fell flat. The shawarma was bland, and flavourless. The rice, once fragrant and almost biryani-like, was now just plain and forgettable. The salad was not dressed, the garlic dip tasted like it came out of a can, and the sujuk rolls were coated in a chalky flour residue that made them unappetizing. I'm not sure if this was just an off day or a more systemic issue. But every part of the meal was underwhelming. It's disappointing, especially when I know what they're capable of. They've clearly stepped up their marketing game--but if the food doesn't live up to the hype, no amount of social media will keep people coming back. I'll give it one more try before writing it off completely, but here's hoping the Aleppo Kebab I once raved about makes a comeback. Until then, 2 stars is fair.

Right at the corner of Dixie/Dundas in Mississauga, this place has a great selection of authentic…read moreTurkish cuisine. From the photos, we ordered items like the Veal and Lamb sandwich, Hummus that came with pita chips, and Pide! Everything tasted very delicious and I would recommend trying. Beware that they do not offer water so your only option is to buy bottled water from them so keep that in mind when coming here.

I honestly can't remember if I've ever eaten at the restaurant itself, but I do know that every…read moretime I'm in Mississauga, I end up ordering from them through DoorDash. The first time I ordered was about two years ago during Ramadan. We were fasting, and at the last minute my uncle called to say he was coming over to break fast with us. I think I placed the order only about an hour before iftar, expecting it to be rushed or average at best. Instead, the food arrived fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. Everything tasted like it had been cooked with care. The flavors were incredible, and honestly, as I'm writing this review, my mouth is watering just thinking about it! Since then, I've ordered from them many times, and the quality has remained consistently excellent. The portions are generous, the food is always flavorful, and they've become one of my go-to places whenever I'm in Mississauga. Highly recommended!

Talk about getting more than your money's worth in a meal! Loaded with a generous amount of…read moreflavorful lentils, seasoned rice, lots and lots of meat, and the fluffiest borek this was one of the best meals I've had in a minute! This couldn't be finished in one go and we had to take it home for leftovers. We ended up getting an extra 3 servings. Hot tip: we had a lot of leftover meat, so we shoved it in a croissant and added a bit of garlic sauce and it was incredible!

I'm so happy that Istanbul in Canada is now located by Niagara Falls closer to the bridges and the…read morestates. I was fortunate enough to stop in and try their mixed grill, feta cheese pide, lava cake, knaffeh, kefta and chicken kabob platter all of which I highly recommend. Their bread for appetizers was fluffy and rich. Their baklava w/ ice cream was the best we've ever had. The knaffeh had the perfect amount of sweetness and was matched with their traditional Turkish tea. Their service was great. The gentlemen matched our interests with the menu and often checked in to make sure we were ok without being over bearing. The food was absolutely delicious and we were very happy we stopped in. The atmosphere was quiet as we noticed some people sit in but their takeout services are in high demand. Great location, fantastic food, truly a new hidden gem at just 8 mins from Rainbow bridge . The Mississauga location has been raved about for so long. I still have to visit but I am glad they are promoting together online and on IG which is how I found this one so close to home! Thank you!

Really enjoyed our dinner out the patio here! The small patio is a few tables out front, so it can…read moreget quite loud and busy with all the cars passing by, but it did the trick and we were able to dine with our pup. We ordered the chicken doner and cheese pide as well as the mixed grill for 2. It was more than enough food for 2 of us and we ended up with some leftovers to take home. All the meats were really delicious and I liked the softness of the pide. They also offered us complimentary tea after our meal which was a great way to end off dinner.

Delish Turkish food next to York U!…read more Be advised that the patio is a few seats outside the restaurant, not a proper patio, but it does the trick! We got the platter for two and the chicken shawarma pide. The pide was really good, but it was just missing something. Maybe a dip or something? Overall still quite filling and delicious. The platter was very juicy, large and delicious. Service was quite good, despite us being the only people on the "patio" and the inside being busy. Would come again

The place is clean and spacious, with both indoor seating and a patio…read more We ordered the Mix Kebab Combo for Two, and the portion was good enough for 3-4 people. The plate had a good variety of meats and no BS (unlike some other restaurants that throw fries on the plate and call it 'delicacy'). They also didn't dip everything into lamb oil to "enhance" the flavour - you could actually taste the meat itself. The beef was soft, the chicken was juicy, and the lamb was tender. They also offered free naan and dipping sauce, which was very nice. For dessert, we had baklava, $4 for a small piece, but we had no complaint considering the free appetizer earlier. Service was okay. The staff was friendly and attentive. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4.3/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 4/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 4/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 4/5 OVERALL - 4.1

We had the best time at Efendi, Rutherford location, on a snowy day. We really liked the…read morefamily-friendly atmosphere of the restaurant and the friendly and welcoming staff who delivered top-notch hospitality. We ordered "Mix Appetizers" to share, which was served with freshly baked Turkish bread. Spicy Mash had a bit of a kick, but not too spicy, which we enjoyed. Baba Ganoush, Haydari and Hummus were fresh and tasty. For main, we ordered "Efendi Lamb Chops", "Efendi Meat Shish Kebab", "Beyti Kebab", "Sac Tava" and "Spinach and Cheese Pide". Efendi Lamb Chops And Efendi Meat Shish Kebab were served on a hot sizzling plate which was really fun to watch and they were the most tender, juicy and flavourful ones we have ever had. Pide was fresh and the cheese was very tasty. Beyti Kebab had a bit of a kick to it which we really loved; we also enjoyed the combination of yogurt and Spicy Mash; it was a great combination with the veal wraps. Sac Tava was a great combination of cubed beed, green peppers and spices. We loved every bite of our food. We ended on a sweet note with freshly made "Kunefe" and of course Turkish coffee. Kunefe was very delicious and right amount of sweetness. Turkish coffee was served in beautiful cups and we enjoyed both.

Loved the mini Cappadocia vibe -- it felt so cozy. The service was exceptionally friendly and…read morewelcoming. We started with a salad, followed by a mixed grill kebab platter served with lahmacun bread. All of the BBQ meats were nicely charred and packed with flavour. I especially enjoyed the Adana and beef kebabs. When we opened the homemade flatbread, hot steam came out -- which was so cool. We tried both the lahmacun and the spinach & feta pide, and they were delicious. It was also my first time trying Beyti kebab. It's basically Adana wrapped in flatbread with cheese, served with tomatoes and yogurt. Such a great dish! I also tried a fermented carrot and turnip drink called Şalgam (the spicy version). It was salty, spicy, and really tasty -- it paired perfectly with the meal. We enjoyed every single dish here and will definitely be back.

Great customer service. We only tried kunafa. It was made…read moreby them. It was delicious. Beautiful setting for dine in. Parking can be tricky. Don't have lots of space for parking.

Great place for Turkish food…read more We came here in a weekday morning for brunch and was pleasantly surprised by just how much food was available. We were all provided with complimentary bread and tea, and ordered the mix kebab platter for two, and the authentic Turkish village breakfast platter for two. The meal was phenomenal, and the spread was generous. The breakfast included an assortment of different sides & dips such as, olives, cheese, salads, butter, honey, jams, tahini, etc. we dipped it with the pide, bread, fries, roll borek. It even had a lovely sujuk with eggs. The mix kebab had lamb, chicken, wings, meatballs, doner, with rice, bread and salad. We had to grab some take out boxes at the end, as the meal was wonderfully filling.

This is a meal that I've been thinking about since last night... but not really in an ideal way…read more Yes, it was good, but mainly because of how shockingly expensive it was. I'm conflicted because the food and service were great so I can't be complain about any of that. I came with 2 friends and we wanted a variety so we settled on the mix grill platter. The menu options only offer a 2 and 4 person platter, but our server told us they could make one geared for 3 people so we decided to go with that. It came with a salad and fresh bread to share. The meats were tender and juicy. Everything was really flavourful. I enjoyed the food. The server was also really helpful with answering any questions we had. But the bill came and I was shocked. It came out to $59.99 per person after tax and tip to split the platter 3 ways. Quality was pretty decent but the portioning of it does not justify the price. Next time if I were to return, I'd probably just get my own dish... the platters present that "wow" favour but they're pricey. I get that there's quite a bit of protein but there are other things I'd rather get for that hefty price tag. I don't think it would be fair to leave a lower rating solely due to the value aspect because the food was yummy and all other factors such as environment and service were satisfactory... but for me the value weighs heavy in my priorities and I feel the cost of the platter is too high, as good as it is.

Food here is amazing. Customer service here is good…read more Cute little place in a rough area. But very cute.

worst place I've ever been. costumer service is bad, they serve you like if is your responsibility…read moreto buy them. food is 50/50 no to many options of ingredient.