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.

Stopped by Bereket Kebab House for Father's Day. The interior is really cozy and spacious. I really…read morelove the design of the place. It makes it very welcoming to both couples and big parties alike. The service was decent. Although we lost our server for awhile, she was usually around. Thank you to Buket for her diligent work. For the food, we had the Bereket Special Mix for 4 - and no, it's not for four people. More like 4-6 people for sure as I split this with a 5 person family. It had everything: beef gyro, chicken skewers, lamb skewers, lamb chops, veggie Urfa Kebab, Adana Kebab, Chicken Adana Kebab, bulgur, rice, onion rings, beef samosa, veggie spring rolls, and slice Lahmacun (found all these on their website) and yeah its worth it! Generous portions and even had enough to take home for another round. Overall - a great visit for an important family day! Would recommend to stop by and try!

Can't believe this place is tucked away by Morningside and Kingston. Not only is the interior…read morebright and inviting, the food is so, so flavourful. Not just the way the food is spiced but that charcoal taste comes through as well. You'd think maybe something like the service would be comprised but no, they're on point as well. We were served by Buket who made sure we were all good and was so pleasant. No doubt coming back after a gym session

We made a reservation for a Saturday dinner to enjoy the incredible food and live music and we were…read morenot let down! The decoration is very chic and pleasant for the eyes. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the restaurant was packed with customers enjoying their food and drinks. They have a full bar offering great options for cocktails, liquor, wine and beer. We tried two of their specials: Sultans Special and Hazelnut White; both tasted great. Every table is offered complimentary freshly baked pit with cold appetizers (hummus, butter and feta cheese). We also ordered Mix Cold Mezze Plate (Beet Mutabbal, Turkish Baba Ganoush, Fatteh). The appetizers wefresh and delicious. For main, we ordered "Fillet Carnival Kebab" and "Saffron Shrimp Kebab". Both veal and chi ken fillets were perfectly marinated and charcoal grilled. The saffron had added a great taste to the grilled shrimp, too. If you're visiting over the weekend, I'd recommend making reservations in advance to guarantee your table.

Came here due to friend's recommendation. Very nice place with upscale ambience…read more Ordered VIP for 2 (great for meat lover!) There are lamb, beef, chicken, wings, some sort of beef 'pastry' (forgot the name). The best is the lamb, least is beef (nth special, I guess). All is tender, but some are juicier than others (NOT dry, but better if it's juicier). The mashed eggplant that comes with it is great to pair with any of the meat. Ordered sutlac for dessert (light and not too sweet). Highly recommended!

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.

Such a great happy hour! A modern looking Middle Eastern restaurant with plenty of seating inside…read moreand some patio seating out front. I ordered a Lemon & Lavender Spritz to start which was super refreshing. We ended up getting a bottle of white wine to share that was also quite good . For food, we shared their Olives & Pickles, Muhammara dip with pita, Warm Halloumi, Crispy Mushrooms, and Lamb Kebab. I loved everything we got. It was all so good, especially the Muhammara. It was creamy and tasted so good. Our server was great too and attentive to our needs. We really enjoyed dining here and definitely hope to come back!

Brunch here was great - a good selection of dishes in a bright airy space with an open kitchen…read more Really loved the vibe here and service was friendly! The brunch dishes were good, especially the dips and the pistachio labneh. Had a weird hiccup at the end with the dessert - it tasted so bad, as if the pastry / mascarpone had been left out and the dish was moldy / expired. We all gagged and they offered to refund half of it at first. We were quite surprised but they eventually refunded the whole thing. Bit of a shame as the dessert looked great but we probably got a bad batch.

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!

Zezafoun Syrian Cuisine located along Manor Rd near Yonge St serves up homemade, authentic Syrian…read moredishes in a cozy space. I've heard many good things about Zezafoun and was excited to finally try the place. The restaurant has about ~25 seats for customers indoors. They do have a small outdoor patio for when the weather gets warmer. Reservations are recommended during busy peak dinner or brunch times, however it is possible to get a table if you do walk in as well during non-peak times. I dined at Zezafoun with a party of 3 recently on a Sat evening. We didn't make reservations but walked in around 6:30 and was able to grab a table. It wasn't too busy that early in the evening but as the night went on the restaurant got busier. Service was great and friendly. Staff gave us plenty of time to decide what to order as well as gave us recommendations as well. The interior is warm and cozy. For drinks, I ordered the pomegranate juice which was unique and delicious. One member of my party ordered the rosewater and lemon juice which was refreshing and light. They also have Syrian coffee and tea as well on the menu which I will try next time! Food wise, we ordered and shared the following dishes: - Falafel plate (chickpeas patty fried and served with a side of tahini sauce) - Hummus (homemade chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic with a touch of olive oil) - Fattoush salad (Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radish with Zezafoun dressing topped with crispy pita bread) - Kebbeh labanyeh (beef kibbeh in a cooked garlic yogurt stew served with side rice) - Maldoum (beef kufta wrapped with delicious eggplants in tomato stew and served with a side of rice) - Makloubeh (layers of rice, eggplants, and ground beef with tomato sauce served with side yogurt or salad) Food was delicious and unique! I've never had authentic Syrian food like this before and it was a delight. The appetizers we shared (falafel, hummus, and salad) were great to start the meal. The hummus was creamy and the falafel was nice and crispy. The crispy pita bread in the fattoush salad gave the dish a textural contrast, In terms of our mains, all the dishes were tasty but I especially enjoyed the makloubeh! Overall, delicious spot in Midtown Toronto for Syrian food in a cozy environment. Service was also spot on as well. Definitely want to return to try their brunch menu!

We enjoyed the Syrian breakfast; everything was so tasty! It's a great dish to share. They ran out…read moreof one of the dishes, but happily replaced it with delicious hummus! Every time I come here, the food is amazing!

We visited here on Saturday morning and had a great dining experience. The food was fresh,…read moreflavourful, and beautifully presented. We were a group of four, and they gave us a but table which was nice (I think the restaurant sitting area itself is quite spacious) My favourite of the day was Beet & Blue Cheese Salad, Beyti Kebab, and Kunafe. And my friend's really enjoyed Kuzu Lokum (lamb on the bread in the picture) and the beef on baba ghanoush. I guess it depends on personal taste. The portions are generous and good to share. I want to try their mixed grill patter and spinach pide next time. There's free parking area too!

It's a very unique kebab place - The interior is not the traditional Mediterranean kind of design,…read morebut rather a modern glam vibe. Some circular sofas were a bit worn though, like they were used at another restaurant and then moved here. They also serve the traditional Turkish breakfast spread too for $37.99 per person, which seems fancy. We ordered the platter for two, which could honestly feed four people. The meat tasted authentic, by which I mean it was simply grilled with little seasoning, no unnecessary sauces. The kebabs were juicy and flavourful too - you could taste the lamb fat that added some richness. Service was okay, not quite attentive but sufficient. The staff just walked away when we tried to stop them for bill, which was surprising. They offer complementary team after the meal, which was thoughtful. Overall it's a nice dining experience if you fancy some Mediterranean glam. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4.5/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 4/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 4/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 3/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 3.5/5 OVERALL - 3.8