Parallel is....unparalleled when it comes to falafel. Not talking about the sandwich but the balls themselves. First, these were the biggest balls I've ever seen - quite intimidating. Second, they are lusciously green inside, green with coriander, just the way I like them. And finally, the texture was perfect - crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Given that I am giving a 5 for each of these, my overall score is 15! Really a very memorable experience. Another stand out from the mezze platter was the bright purple beet dip. Yowza. After I had gorged myself on appetizers, a main course was served. (I should have mentioned, this was a welcome dinner the night before a wedding). I was already so full, but still managed to enjoy some perfectly prepared schnitzel and a fantastic mushroom dish. The service was superb - drinks for our party came promptly, as did the refills. I was drinking wine, but I heard from others that the cocktails did not skimp on the alcohol. :) in recent years, Israeli cooking has reached impressive heights, and this restaurant certainly lives up to those expectations. read more

If you're looking for some of the city's best falafel, look no further. Parallel is one of my favorite casual spots for a sit down dinner or takeout. Hummus is always fresh and flavorful - as are the other delicious dishes on offer. If you're in the neighborhood, add it to your list. read more

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The pros: [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is rather lager with a heated patio which is lovely to sit in especially in colder months.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is great and they play good music (ambiance is great). The salads and drinks are usually really good (we didn't get any this time). They also accommodate gluten intolerance and bathrooms are on the main floor and are accessible. The cons: We just weren't impressed with the food and have felt it deteriorating over the last few times we have visited. We got the Hungarian kebab (2/5 - the potatoes were burnt, the kebab didn't taste great), the arayes (2/5 - the pickled veggies didn't taste pickled, I didn't love the strong taste of the meat), the falafel (2/5 - they have a bitter taste and feels like they aren't changing the oil they use to fry foods in often enough), the eggplant dip (3.5/5) and the beet and tahini dip (3/5). read more

Parallel is one of those special Toronto restaurants that deserves a visit if you want delicious Arab/Mediterranean food. I highly recommend starting your meal with the four dip sampler plate, which comes with the perfectly fluffy pita bread. Also, I really enjoyed their unique *savoury* take on knafeh, which is normally more of a sweet dessert. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service and nice covered patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Reservations recommended! read more

Parallel - Savory Knafeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I enjoy this restaurant! Great middle eastern / tahini type dishes but also great hot dishes. The meze dips are a must get IMO. The pita is excellent here. Service is good and as expected. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I think the restaurant it self had a really cool vibe and is somewhat located in an old industrial type building.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd recommend this place. read more

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An absolute must-visit! My cousin and I had a truly fantastic meal yesterday. We were both blown away by the quality, starting with how quickly our food arrived--less than 20 minutes, and everything was piping hot and incredibly fresh. I ordered the Arais, and my cousin had the Butter Miso Sesame Salmon, and both dishes were absolutely delicious. This place clearly prides itself on quality and fresh ingredients. To top off our meal, our server brought us complimentary, in-house made pistachio Halva. It was a truly unforgettable "chef's kiss" moment. The service was excellent from start to finish, and the entire experience was memorable. For two amazing meals and a grape juice, our bill was about $80 after tax and tip, which is a great value for such an exceptional experience. We will absolutely be back to this amazing spot! read more

Parallel - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here on a busy Friday evening. It was quite loud in the restaurant, but the staff members were very friendly and helpful. The stars of this meal were actually the drinks my friend and I got! The In the Garden mocktail was bitter yet fresh. The tumeric chili house lemonade was not sweet which let the flavours shine. The falafels were moist and as large as tennis balls-- a great shareable! Compared to other falafels, they were definitely on the minty side. However, don't expect the "melt in your mouth" falafels that you would get in places like Morocco. If you are a mushroom lover, I would definitely recommend the mushroom mix on za'atar pizza. I wish you could smell the picture! It was a little salty near the end of the dish though. The savoury knafeh's presentation was immaculate. Careful: the skillet is very hot! I was expecting it to be more melty and gooey in the middle. Overall, if you're a fan of fresh herbs and a friendly atmosphere, I would definitely recommend this place! read more

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We came on a Friday night and it was bumping! It was a chilly night and we sat on the heated patio which was quite warm actually! Our server was friendly but our dirty dishes piled up and we had stack them on the nearby planter. Many staff came by but failed to take them away. Cocktails were well balanced, I enjoyed my basil bourbon. Overall the food was good. The stand out was definitely the falafels. They came piping hot, crispy on the outside and well seasoned on the inside. We all echoed that they were the best falafels we have had. There were some misses such as the tapenade and the tofu (over seasoned and too spicy). Lamb shank was tasty and it fell off the bone but I found the pomegranate molasses a tad too sweet. The sauce for the special fish of day (whole sea bream) was a flavour bomb and it brought me back to Morocco but the fish was fishier than we anticipated. The Challah bread that came with the fish was expertly baked and it looked like a piece of art! The chicken schnitzel was tasty with 2 yummy sauces (green tahini and honey mustard) but nothing too special about this dish. Lastly the lemon tart was well made and not too sweet. Reservation is highly recommended to avoid a wait. Ample of free parking at nearby streets. This restaurant is very on trend right now with gender neutral restrooms, both a store/factory and a restaurant. Bar seats overlooking the kitchen, high tops, low tables and heated patio so lots to choose from for different a experience. Great place for a casual date night or gathering! read more

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June 2/2023: Dinner with my Al. This was a very inexperience. The location is in an industrial area & is half manufacturing & half restaurant. Limited seating is available, so I'd recommend reservations. Started off with a Gaslight Helles Muddy York Lager ($8.50) & a East Street Landmark Dry Cider ($9.00), both we very good. The food was delicious. We had the 4-Dip Meze Plate ($20.00) to start (beet tahini, walnut/lemon pesto, sun dried tomato, hummus) with 2 pitas, all very tasty! Also had tabouli salad ($20.00 - not my fav) & the Chicken Schnitzel meal ($32.00). The chicken schnitzel was GIANT & very delicious. The corn salsa that came with the meal & fabo! A star was lost as our server seemed Uninterested in service & wasn't as pleasant & I think a server should be. Although all was tasty & the serving size for the Meze was undersized based on costing. This was a good experience but not good enough for me to repeat. 4-Star. read more

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PROS: Salads were phenomenal. Citrus and honey flavours mixed with fresh mint. Superb. Beef Kabob was cooked perfectly, potatoes had a nice crispiness to it with a ton of flavour/spice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was fun, energetic and decor was trendy in a warehouse setting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] CONS: Fryer oil needed to be changed. BADLY! All the falafels were coming out dark, dark brown. It took the taste away. ZERO service. Made a reservation, hostess was great ,sat us then we sat and sat and sat. And waited some more. Finally we asked the hostess if our server was around. Hostess ended up taking our order in between seating other guests. Bartender ended up dropping our bottle of wine at our table. Or at least we thought it was a bartender.Food runner ran our food all while our server was no where to be found, never once quality checked or inquired in on us. Management needs to rethink their scheduling. It was a busy Saturday night in June. Too bad. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]My wife and I had a wonderful time at this restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The falafel balls are the size of softballs, and the tahini is to die for. The pita is fresh and when they have the tomato salad in-stock, GET IT! Fantastic experience. read more

I have been seeing the "vibrant green" falafels everywhere on social media and knew I had to try! I've been here multiple times now and everything I've ever ordered has been amazing! The hummus is so fresh and warm perfect when meals arrive and the service is pretty good aswell! The patio was lovely to sit on to enjoy the weather. I will recommend this place over and over. read more

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Went for a friend's bday and the person who answered the phone was very accommodating. Everything was delicious, esp the kebabs but not piping hot. The salads were unique and tasty. Would definitely go back! read more

Hummus is my go to food, I always have it in my fridge and it's always something I order if offered on a menu. This said, I can honestly say Parallels hummus is probably one of the best in Toronto! If it was closer to the downtown core I would definitely be here more often! I've never had anything I didn't like from here- and their pita is so soft and yummy! The vibe is very casual, but the space is eclectic and I do consider it one of my go to spots. Just wish they were closer. I do believe they may be on Uber eats now... which is a bonus! read more

Highly recommend their falafels -- such a fun green colour and they're super soft on the outside, and crispy on the inside. Parallel also has lovely pita; they're fluffy and thick and they last for a few days in the fridge. Lastly, you can also buy their jars of tahini, which I've been mixing with a bit of honey to make salad dressings! Their meal items are sized perfectly for sharing; order a variety of things and you have a gorgeous party spread. Check them out on Geary Ave -- and for the TG2G crew, favourite them and grab a surprise bag! Shout-out to Parallel's commitment to food waste reduction! read more

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Parallel is located on Geary specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine which includes hummus, falafel, and a variety of hot dishes. I've been meaning to try this place for a while now but the location is a bit far for me. I was able to get takeout recently due to the pandemic restrictions. Their restaurant/store also sells a variety of homemade sesame butters and halva. I got these 3 items for lunch: - Hummus (chickpeas, sesame butter, parsley, olive oil and schug): delicious creamy hummus! Comes with 2 pitas which fill you right up. - Falafel (fresh herbs and chickpeas): these falafels were filling, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. delicious! As I was transporting them home, all I could smell were these falafels! - Cauliflower (fried cauliflower, fresh herbs, walnuts, olive oil, lemon, grated tomatos, spicy green and beet sesame butter): This was such a delicious dish with all the different contrast in textures as well as flavours. Overall, solid Middle Eastern eats! Do try if you're ever around the area! read more

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Oh man, Parallel is the bomb. I've been looking forward to coming to this place for literally years now. I've been told that ordering their food through Uber Eats doesn't do it justice, and every time I've been on Geary street (usually late at nights), Parallel was always closed. To say that it lived up to my expectations would be an understatement. The dips are absolutely fantastic (the labneh being my favourite as per usual) and the portion of the chicken schnitzel was something to behold. But the two things that truly surprised me were the Parallel Salad and the falafel. The salad might be the best thing on the menu, and I'm usually the carnivore of the group. The falafels didn't even have a hint of dryness and it was served hot, fresh, and with some delicious tahini. I'm truly happy that I never caved and got these dishes on Uber Eats, because what I've been told was right - they deserved to be eaten fresh, inside the restaurant. If you're ever in the neighbourhood, you should DEFINITELY consider Parallel. I get it - there are tons of amazing spots on the block, but you won't regret it. read more

Israel lands in Toronto in a serious way. Parallel has one of the best collection of middle eastern food. To begin you must have one of the two salads. They are both massive and full of flavor. No meal is complete without the hummus and the selection is perfect from the traditional to the adventurous with a truffle hummus. When it comes to falafel you have hit the jackpot with one of the best falafel I have had in years. The crunch and the amount of parsley is off the hook. Finishing off the meal you must try the Babka. The cinnamon and nuts a burst of wow. By the time you finish this meal you will need to enjoy a Turkish coffee or mint tea and talk how amazing this meal hit home. read more

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Finally tried Parallel for brunch. I made a res but they only had availability at the counter or on the heated patio. I chose the counter but should've gone for the patio, which looked cute and quite comfortable even in the winter. The interior of this restaurant felt cold to me, and not temperature wise. The shakshuka was quite good but not the best I've had (hello Eggstatic on Bayview). Overall, for me this was probably a one and done, but other people absolutely love it -- so definitely try it out for yourself. read more

Unexpectedly one of the best Middle Eastern meals I've had in a while. Though Parallel is located on an assuming street, it has a quaint patio and serves delicious Middle Eastern fare underpinned by flavours from their house made Tahini. The falafels are the best I've had in the city. The baba ganoush, hummus, and labneh dips are good too (though I wish they included more bread). The chicken platter was enough to feed 2-3 and was tasty (albeit a bit oily) as well. read more

Tbh, I never had falafel in my life. So coming here was a different experience for me. #1: I'm not a big salad eater #2: I'm a big meat eater #3: I've never tried falafel. Came here for a friend's gathering and I was shooked! I got the parallel salad ... and hands down ....literally HANDS DOWN.... one of my favourite salads of all TIME! This dish was huge and yes I know it is for sharing... but I just ate this cause most of the items had pita bread or cheese. Aside from the awesome salad, I ordered the notorious falafel. And my GOD!!! It was soooooo good. Like the falafel balls were the size of my fist and it was fried to PERFECTION! I can't praise this place enough. And you know it is good, especially coming from a carnivore like me. lol read more

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The food here is so nice. I was very pleasantly surprised. I recommend to everyone. Delicious crisp on the falafel, nice spreads- I liked the tahini beet the best. Lamb was fall off the bone. Wonderful. read more

I went recently for brunch. They have some vegan options. They charge extra for oat milk in the lattes. My HUGE Toronto Pet Peeve. Blacklisted! And they charge $2 extra if you request hot sauce. Food is ok. Casual ambiance. Repeat visit unlikely. read more

Very delicious truffle humus and super puffy and soft bread! The truffle one my favorite! Their hummus portion size is also huge (as it should for $16-18 price) I also really like their falafel. It's different from other ones because it's soft on the inside and has some green/mix of herbs? It's also super crunchy on the outside so I really like it! Another notable mention is their parallel salad. It's got so much stuff that goes well together! The aria dish was alright. I thought the mixed meat in pita (arias) was good to try but nothing too amazing. Make sure you order their truffle hummus and falafel! :) read more

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Picked up Parallel for dinner and was thrilled!! I had seen their gorgeous falafels on Instagram and was so excited to try it out! I had a friend also rave about them, so I went myself! The location is in a bit of an I retesting area and finding parking was very challenging, since the street is so busy and many spots have "no parking" signs. Thankfully, someone was leaving and we were able to take their spot on the street. There are many options to choose from for takeout from the fridges and shelves, but you can also order from them as well. We picked up 2 salads (parallel and tabouli) both for $17 from the fridge area. We didn't get any drinks, but they were having a sale! We also picked up a bag of pitas, a chocolate halva babka, and 3 containers of halva. From the counter, we ordered 9 falafels, the fried cauliflower, and the vegetarian hummus (I don't remember what it was called). Each dish was delicious and I really couldn't pick a favourite. Starting with the salads, I wasn't sure which dressings to use, since both came with more than one, but overall, they were both SO tasty. The falafels were much bigger than I had anticipated and I couldn't eat more than 2. The fried cauliflower was very nice and had many walnuts to accompany it. Finally, the hummus was nice and came with many toppings. The egg was sadly over cooked so the yolk had a grey ring around it and was quite chalky. However, this was my first tome having preserved lemons and they were quite delicious! The babka was surprising! It was less chocolatey than I had expected but was perfectly sweet with a nice crust on top. We had tons of food leftover and they stayed very fresh. I enjoyed them for lunch today! A great spot to check out. read more

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Absolutely stellar food. Great vibe. The falafel is extraordinary. Been a few times and haven't been disappointed yet. Make a reservation if you don't want to wait. Enjoy!!! read more

The herb falafels here are a must-try!! (especially if you like cilantro and other green herbs) This Israeli restaurant is located on the up-and-coming restaurant street on Geary Avenue (in Davenport area). The inside is quite airy and there are 2 floors. You can see the machine used to make in-house tahini; they also sell their homemade tahini in jars and halva (Middle Eastern sweets) at the front. All the dishes we tried were truly delectable. Sabich Pita - Reminder of the popular street food in Israel Herb Falafels - Crunchy on the outside, soft and flavourful in the inside (SO green inside!) Parallel Salad - Healthy mix of ingredients with nice crunch from the walnuts Grilled Asparagus - Delicious with the labneh, smoked eggplant cream, and roasted almonds Mushrooms Mix on Crizpy Za'atar Pita - My favourite dish from Parallel - truly phenomenal! Branzino Bandora - Delicious fish with garlic, tomatoes, and herb crumbles Beet Tahini read more

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We really like to go here for brunch. Their food is so good ! Pre covid, you sometimes needed to wait 2 weeks to get a reservation for a table. They only have outdoor dining at the moment and their patio is really nice. We love their falafel which are nice and crispy but still light on the inside. Their hummus is a must try ! Nice and smooth and delicious ! This time, we tried some of their specials of the day. It's really filling too. They used to have amazing smoothies (we cannot forget the tahini and date one) and unfortunately, they do not offer these at the moment. Their staff is nice and friendly. You can also buy some of their products to bring home. Definitely worth going there. read more

Parallel - Falafel and specials of the day - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I can't wait to return to Parallel in person when this terrifying nonsense is over. Thankfully, they are delivering through UberEats to satisfy my Israeli snack dreams. My little family adores their huge, parsley-forward falafel, their lamb and beef arais are wonderful and their labeneh is second to none. If you want to treat yourself at home, please consider having Parallel delivered tonight! read more

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Parallel is great... if someone else is paying lol. The parallel salad is fantastic, as is the falafel and their hummus dishes. The salad is really unique and I could eat it daily. It's delicious. I do wish the hummus dishes came with more then 2 pitas as it's not enough for the dish. The falafel is amazing. But, I don't know if 6 balls is worth $20. There are places in city that do good falafel for less than half that, while also being upscale establishments. I also wish they sold a mini hummus dish to dunk them in. Currently you have to order a giant hummus if you want to do this. That being said ... the portions are fairly generous for most dishes. So maybe I'm being too harsh. I will eat here again. I do give it 4 stars though because I feel the price is more expensive then the value. I get that upscale places charge more for various reasons. But, it's a little too much. If the dishes were just a little less expensive, it would get 5 stars. I do recommend it though. read more

Had Parallel recently, and still VERY over the moon about it. The Tabouli, Arais and the falafel turned a regular afternoon into a spectacular one. The labneh was very eye opening. They are generous with their side hummus, so plan ahead! read more

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Most amazingly moist and flavorful falafel I've ever had, and I've had many. Very green (less chickpea and more herbs than most). Also they are huge so 1-2 is enough per person. Had a mixed mezze plate - baba ganoush, beets, and tzatziki were to die for, but I'd skip the labneh. We didn't even make it to the main courses. Worth seeking this place out. Wish we'd bought some tahini to take home! read more

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Absolutely loved it. I was first introduced to North African/Middle Eastern brunch about a decade ago and fell in love. Oddly however, it feels like it took some time it to catch on, but it looks as though more places are popping up now. One thing to be aware of is that the food at Parallel is plated and intended for family-style dinning. Perhaps they may offer a couple things you could go alone with later in the day, but the brunch menu was very much served with platters intended to share. However, even a group of two would manage well and my group of three had lots to choose from. It very much has a warehouse feel to the place. In fact it is still a functioning warehouse in some respects as they have an upper level which has various equipment, including a massive mill - which according to their website, creates their sesame butter, which they say is the heart of their dishes. Prices are a little on the higher side, but the value is apparent even upon just seeing the presentation. The portions are very large too and even 3 of us had a hard time finishing the 'parallel salad' which consisted of: kale, sweet potato, lentils, walnuts, goat cheese, beet, tahini, and a mint lemon vinaigrette. If the ingredients sound great, I'd also go back and state just how well they do presentation as well. Next was the hummus. I absolutely love hummus to the point that I've never even disliked any hummus I've ever eaten - it's just a question of how much I'll like or even love it. Now I've never been to the Middle East so I can't claim to be an expert, but I'll only say that for my experience, their Sabich Hummus (which included a boiled egg and fried eggplant) was perhaps the best I've had. The menu indicated it was made with fermented lemon and perhaps that was part of the extra taste that really made it stand out. I also loved the texture mix between the smooth hummus and lots of full sized chick peas left in. And the eggplant, it was so crunchy and savoury that it could make you forget about any want of meat. We ordered their falafels which were also fantastic and of course flatbread to go with everything. Finally, we ordered Merguez Shakshuka. This, along with the hummus, would very much be an example of how the dishes are intended to share as it is a large bowl of Shakshuka, with several pieces of flavourful merguez sausage and a couple poached eggs. I could go on about how wonderful this one is too, but suffice to say is I loved it as well. I'll return when I can - provided I make reservations as this place is understandably busy. But I don't expect them to be going anytime soon as they really stand out. Now if there was a just some way of getting a few bites of that fried eggplant to hold me over, that would be nice... read more

My friend suggested this place so we got take out! While we waited I got to try the Halva. Thanks to the blue eyed guy who gave me a free sample! We ordered the Herb Falafel In Regular Pita, but I was left wondering where the falafel was?!? It was just veggies and sauce. By this time we were already home to do anything about it. Quite a disappointment. read more

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I LOVE THIS PLACE. This Israeli fusion restaurant reminds me of being back in Israel, pretty much like I'm in Tel Aviv. The food is always on point....I highly recommend sharing multiple dishes to get a taste of the delicious food that this restaurant has to offer. MY FAVE dish is the TRUFFLE hummus - its legit to die for. Additionally, I always get their FRESH FALAFEL.....it's the best! I just recently tried their Chicken thigh skewer (it was good but I wouldn't choose that item again, plus it was 24 bucks!). The vibe in this restaurant is great, its in an old auto body shop so it has very high ceilings and very spacious. The service is great even though it's ALWAYS busy....always busy. Make sure you make a reservation in advance to avoid disappointment. Enjoy the pictures below! read more

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Came here for lunch today and the restaurant was packed. I love Mediterranean food and was really looking forward to trying this place but I wasn't impressed with the food. The service however, was amazing. Super friendly waitresses - not to mention beautiful! The food came out fresh and a lot quicker than expected especially considering how busy it was. We ordered the regular hummus, tahini salad, falafel and shakshuka. Sadly the only item I enjoyed was the tahini salad which was delicious and flavourful. Everything else I found left a bitter aftertaste. The falafel was fresh and had a beautiful green colour but was so bland and flavourless. The shakshuka tasted sour, I guess due to the tomatoes. All in all, I was disappointed. I absolutely love Taboule and Fet Zun restaurants and Parallel Brothers just did not compare. read more

Parallel - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This was the most delicious Mediterranean food I've ever eaten. We had a mezze platter and shakshouka and everything was extraordinary. This restaurant is worth going out of your way for. read more

Evelyn's review brought me here! :) Tried this place yesterday. They've been on the block for 2 years already and they seem rather new and definitely modern. Kinda felt intimidated walking in. The food was absolutely delicious. I split a marinated lemon chicken thigh platter and tabouli salad with my sister. It was filling, satisfying and complete. There were no additional sauces needed. Sometimes, you need to add hot sauce or another sauce to have that extra je ne c'est quoi, not with this meal. It was well seasoned, well flavoured and balanced. During my consumption of the chicken I realized I actually do not enjoy the char bbq meat can have. The chicken had this flavour and I didnt enjoy that. On the menu it does not mention it is grilled chicken or bbq chicken. It simply mentions fermented marinated lemon chicken. My sister did however love it. She said it was bbqued to perfection, the moisture of the chicken meat was maintained. And it was incredible. She could not stop raving about how happy she was about it. The tabouli salad was amazing; so fresh! I also purchased the cheddar chili bites. They were good. In my opinion they could have used more cheddar, as that ingredient which was first named in its title, was faint. The person who served us was rude. Their attitude was unimpressive. And only cuz of the food would I return, yet I will state it is very unfortunate how an unpleasant service experience can sour the excitement of trying out a place for the first time. They didnt tell us the platter is a wait of 20 minutes. This is essential information to pass on to your customers. Meanwhile people are walking in and walking out during our wait time. I dont mind waiting for great tasting food, especially since it is meat, there needs to be quality assurance. Simply communicate though the wait time. So I can understand! That's the proper thing to do! They also made a point to tell us to wait outside, while we were exploring their take away and ready made goodies. Wow! Again, covid19 restrictions only permitting certain amount of patrons in establishments. And they were fairly busy, considering the pandemic. However to kinda push us out, doesnt bode well for that overall lovely experience that could've otherwise likely happened. And to top it off, when this employee handed the food to my sister, they were rather dismissive and eager to get back to their customer. Perhaps some further service training is required here. read more

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I've been about 5 times now so I consider this a weathered review. I'm giving 4 stars because although I have always had lovely wait staff, they are never ready for my reservation time. Each time I've been left standing at the door for 10 minutes waiting for a table, and I've never been without a reservation. The food is excellent however, good flavour. I like the dinner menu better just because there are more meat options, but the lunch is delicious too. Great for groups of 3+ because it's great to share so you can try a few dishes at once! Great restaurant if you like Israeli food! read more

Parallel - Labaneh - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Pretty good - if you're not going out of your way. They take reservations too so safe yourself the headache! It's very very busy here. Honestly the highlight was the hummus, which it definitely should be. But nothing else really blew my socks off. Truffle hummus was the favourite over the regular hummus. It was just a little bit more flavourful but they are both rather similar overall. 3 of us ordered the shakshuka. It was good but nothing stellar... Just an egg in good tomato sauce - what you see is what you get. We also ordered an e-ja which kind of looks like an egg quiche type of thing, this was my least favourite dish. Oh yes the falafel was VERY very good actually. One of the stand out dishes. And we also really enjoyed the pistachio dessert. Other than that it's a cool casual spot to check out and probably pick up one of their tubs of tahini. read more

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