Ali's Roti located in Parkdale along Queen St. W. near Lansdowne Ave serves up West Indian food in…read morea casual environment. Their menu consists of a variety of items including curry rotis, paratha, curry rice dishes, jerk chicken, stew (chicken or oxtail), fish, soups, patties, as well as doubles. You are also able to pay by cash or card (if using card there is a service fee though!). Entering the space, you walk down the restaurant until you hit the cashier. You order your items there where you can eat it for here or to go. I've only gotten their doubles here but they are a pretty big portion and they taste great (you can choose your level of spicy and they also have a tamarind chutney as well). I've seen people eating their rotis there and the portions are pretty big. Service is no frills and the staff are friendly. This is a no frills place where you come for the good food. Overall, I definitely will return whenever I am in the area!

Found this spot on IG and decided to give them a try as other influencers mentioned they had the…read morebest roti's in Toronto. I got the curry chicken which I thoroughly enjoyed the flavor of the chicken inside, my problem was with the roti. As I cut more into the roti, it looked as though it wasn't cooked properly like patches of dry flour throughout to the point it didn't look appealing. I also grabbed a double which I enjoyed, they are much bigger than the ones I get at home in Va. I never had a Trini soda ~ Solo kola champagne which tastes very similar to the Jamaican version. The gentleman at the front counter was very nice and patient. The decor was definitely a Trini island feel. Bright colors and hand painted pictures. They have seating available for dine-in experience.

A little bit of the Caribbean in Canada!…read more Parking: easy as it is a strip mall Drinks: a wide variety of Caribbean drinks! Food: so so soooooo delicious! We had the goat roti, beef roti, vegetable roti and doubles. All of them were so tasty. The only thing that I would caution is that they have a lot of spice. Even level 2 was very, very spicy. I got level four for my goat roti and it was too spicy for me. However, that didn't stop me from eating it all! We also had catering for their curry chicken and curry chick peas for Christmas dinner. It was eaten and loved by everyone! Service: very nice! Naz at the front was super nice! She explained what all the dishes were and provided service with a smile! Atmosphere/vibe: very nice typical Caribbean restaurant. Felt like home away from home. Age group: all Bathroom: did not use Return:absolutely

I just wish they'd let me get the hot. "Oh no, that'll be too spicy for you." At least I still…read morepass. Tasty enough, and a good venue.

I've been coming to Island Foods for years and it never disappoints. I had the chicken roti this…read moretime and it was DEVONE... like seriously so good. The flavor, the seasoning, the softness of the roti -- everything hit. This spot has been a go-to for me and it's one of those places that stays consistent. You know what you're getting every time, and it's always on point. I absolutely love it here. If you're craving real Caribbean food, this is the spot.

We popped in this afternoon because I hadn't eaten all day. I had read about this place a while ago…read moreas having one of the best roti in the GTA and had been meaning to come here for quite some time. This place does not disappoint in any way! The boneless chicken roti has a very generous portion of filling. The filling is not loaded up on carrots and peas, but delicious boneless chicken breast and potatoes that are done just right. The grave is smooth and a little grainy without being chunky and chewy. The roti skin itself is absolutely perfect. It is not thick or too thin that it falls apart. Mala, the owner was an absolute sweetheart, and made sure that I would enjoy my meal along with the help of her two daughters. The place is quiet so that you can enjoy your meal without Loud music or loud noises. This is my go to place from now on for a good West Indian dish. Next time I intend to try the courage goat. YOU gotta eat here!

This was our first time trying Trinidadian food. Having watched a few videos on YouTube, I was…read morelooking forward to finally trying the real deal. I am very familiar with South Asian food, but as I wasn't familiar with the names, the lady at the cash register explained the food items to us. We ordered a curry goat roti and a double double. My wife and I split both items, and they were both very delicious. Both items came to $20CAD, and we received our food within a few minutes of ordering. We live on the US side, so it's unfortunate that we just can't drive up every time I'm craving a bite or two. But if we were, I'd be stopping here more often.

Hello foodies today I bring you a pretty amazing review of this fabulous trinidadian restaurant and…read moretakeout place. My neighbor being trini suggested I had to try this place for roti ,so today I decided to drop in and grab thier Curry Goat Roti and oh boy was it fire!  I am white so I am no roti expert only having had it on a few prior ocasions but I know good food when I taste it , and this roti was delicious. Food 5/5 the Curry Goat Roti was a mouthful of flavouful explosions let me tell you ..this goat was not only melt in your mouth tender but loaded with so much incredible trini species coming at you from every angle just so dam good. I opted for medium pepper and it was just the perfect heat level complementing the goat and roti. The portion was huge so much meat like 90% meat no fillers , ya it had some potatoe but it was loaded with juicy goat meat , the curry flavor was strong but yet insanely good. A very filling portion size for anyone they dont skimp out on all that meat filling ..the roti itself was also amazing in itself . Located in small plaza on Kennedy rd with plenty of parking easy to find location Service 5/5 owner who served me was super nice took out the time to explain my options and very friendly, great service food came out piping hot ...really recomend this place if your looking for that spicey trinidadian flavor.

Oh wow. I've been meaning to come by for a while but finally made it in today. I've been following…read morean influencer who is trying roti shops and he found the roti small. I don't really trust him anymore. It was a handful, and beautifully constructed. It held together and was very spicy. I'm glad I didn't ask for extra hot. The doubles (which I swear to god wasn't on the menu) was great. I'm serious, it will fill the hole in my heart left by the loss of Caribbean roti palace. Loved it.

Eat lunch here every few months and it's always great. Avoid the wait by calling ahead and avoid…read more12:00-1:00 when it is busiest.

My mom n dog both got food poisoning from their goat roti. Your putting peoples lives at risk I…read morehope it doesn't happen to anybody else

In terms of Doubles and Aloo Pie this was my go to place when I use to reside in Brampton! If I am…read moreever in the area I do try to make my way out to the shop, but that doesn't always happen unfortunately. :( I see that a lot of the reviews are talking about the roti, but I can't comment on this as I have always grabbed doubles and aloo pie to go. I can say that the family does wear their heart on their sleeves and have always worked hard to prepare everything fresh, their a true Trini family to the bone!

Trish and I had supper Thursday evening at Island Foods. It was surprisingly busy for a cold and…read morerainy Thursday (most were take-outs). I had my usual ... a boneless chicken roti. Trish is vegan and had a veggie roti. Yum!

I was so sad and disappointed when their King West location closed. Thankfully they opened another…read morelocation in Queen West which is newer, cleaner and brighter. The food is a different story though, not the same as it used to be. The Boneless Chicken Roti was overcooked making the chicken dry and rubbery. There's not a lot of curried sauce inside the roti so you have to clearly tell them to put additional sauce. Spice level is also non-existent, even though you say medium there's no spice at all. Doubles (though not as good as ACR) are okay but smaller in size. You need two or more of these doubles in order to be filled up. Long lineups during lunch time so I try to come after 2 pm. During this time your order comes in fast, ready in 5 mins or less. Friendly and delightful service. Would probably still come back despite above inconsistent food quality since there's not a lot of authentic Trinidadian Roti in downtown Toronto.

Maybe a personal record between the time of updating reviews, but after checking in here recently I…read morewas surprised I gave it 4. Not a bad review and perhaps the experience at the time, but just that I can say I've been back here countless times since and that I absolutely love this place. I can say for sure my experiences with service and spice level are different from my first visit. They're super friendly here and provide such wonderful service, even when ordering a simple lunch special. Very nice place to dine in too. And the spice is VERY hot here. I really enjoy spicy food and I can say that even the standard 'hot' here can really test my limits. The roti is fantastic, as are the doubles. Love this place and a major bonus to have in this side of town.

the doubles and aloo pie here is so good! i came to the shop twice in a row because the doubles are…read moreso tasty! i would say this is the best doubles i've ever had. the aloo pie is seasoned so well. the pourlorie is very nice and the tamarind sauce is perfectly sweet. the service is so kind and the restaurant is very clean. whenever i return to toronto im definitely coming back