We visited this amazing restaurant on August 15, 2026, to celebrate my mother's birthday and honor…read morethe memory of her amazing life. The food was exceptional, and the service was truly unparalleled. Everything was perfect, with the only exception being the noise level from some of the clientele. Perhaps the restaurant could consider installing a noise-reduction or sound-dampening system to create an even more enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we truly appreciated the excellent food and service. Keep up the great work!

Taline is a beautiful Armenian restaurant run by three brothers who proudly share their family's…read moreheritage. The menu highlights classic Armenian dishes with touches of Lebanese flavour, all inspired by recipes passed down from their late mother. You can really feel the care and tradition behind each plate. We visited on a weekday evening to celebrate my sister's birthday, and the team surprised us with a sweet birthday note waiting at our table. The restaurant has both a main floor and an upper level that can be used for private events. The vibe is elegant yet cozy, making it a lovely spot for a special night out. We tried "Yalla Per" menu which is the tasting/experience menu here, that includes cold appetizer, warn appetizer, main dish and dessert. You can also do wine or cocktail pairing at extra cost. We trued "Cold Appetizer Trio", "Kibbeh Nayeh", "Bazoog Salad", and "Mante" from the appetizers menu. For entrée, we tried "Vochkhar" and finished off with "Ashta Tart". Everything tasted fresh and delicious; perfect combination of spices.

My husband and I live in the neighbourhood, and decided to have lunch at Beirut Bodega yesterday…read more The care and quality of the food is excellent! And the service is too. The prices are very reasonable, and we had the charcoal grilled kofta wrap and a kofta rice and salad bowl, which were both delicious. The rice is full of fragrant spices like star anise and cardamom. They also have freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices. It is not a fast food place, and it takes time to cook and prepare anything on the grill. I highly recommend this place. Come when you are not in a hurry and enjoy. Andrea

The atmosphere of this place is amazing and calming. The owner was extremely kind and poured his…read moreheart into each dish he cooked for us. The fattoush salad and grilled chicken rice bowl were our favorites.

Having been to the original location of Darna on Bayview Avenue multiple times (as Darna is one of…read moremy favourite Middle Eastern restaurants in the city), we decided to give their new location in Roncesvalles a visit. The menu was exactly the same, and the food, service, and ambiance were also almost identical to its original location - 5 out of 5 in all aspects. The menu can be described as "modern Middle Eastern", and is categorized into: - Mezze (the typical dips such as hummus, labneh, mutabal, muhammara, etc. - served with bread) - Shakshuka (different variations of shakshuka, which is a dish of poached eggs & tomatoes served with bread, typically eaten for breakfast or brunch) - Salata (Middle Eastern salads such as fattoush, jarjeer, tabouleh, freekeh salad... many contain typical ingredients used in Middle Eastern / Mediterranean cuisines such as halloumi, walnuts, pomegranates, and bulgur) - Mashawi (grilled items) - Fukhara (braised stews in clay pot) - Sawani (traditional oven-baked cassserole) - Darna Signature (their signature dishes - I recommend the Siadiyeh but I'm sure all are delicious) For most mains, you get to choose to have them with either rice or bulgur. If you come with a big group, I recommend getting at least 1 item from each group to try the different dishes styles and cooking methods (grill, stew in clay pot, oven-baked casserole, etc.). They also have a small brunch menu that consists of omelettes, manakeesh (Middle Eastern flatbread), and a "brunch for 2 tray". All of their dishes are great for sharing. Review of the dishes we ordered: 1) Falafels - This was given to us as a complimentary appetizer on the house. How very nice of them! The falafels were excellent - green-ish inside, indicating that they incorporated some green herbs as part of the chickpeas mix. They were aromatic, flavourful, perfectly crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. 2) Baba Ghanoush (tower of eggplant, bell peppers, green onion, coriander, parsley, chopped walnuts) - We always get this appetizer every time we come to Darna. It's not your typical baba ghanoush (the eggplant dip), but a beautiful tower of nicely constructed thick eggplant slices with bell peppers, green onion, coriander, parsley, an chopped walnuts for a nice crunch. We were able to order it without the pomegranate molasses (not a fan of sweet sticky stuff). It was already very flavourful without the pomegranate molasses. This was the prettiest dish on the menu IMO, like a work of art. 3) Jarjeer Salad (arugula, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms slices, carrot, walnuts, sumac) - Nice fresh salad as an accompaniment to the other main dishes. We were able to have it without the halloumi cheese and dressing as requested. 4) Mashawi (grill) - Lavraki (whole Mediterranean sea bass, stuffed with garlic and parsley, served with coriander potatoes and tomato-based sauce) - I was hoping for whole actual cloves of garlic or tons of chopped garlic inside the fish, but didn't see or find any. I didn't really taste the garlic, but it was still great nonetheless. (I prefer grilled fish and seafood with just minimal seasoning so the actual fish / seafood taste shines.) The potatoes that it came with were just so-and-so, but the tomato-based sauce was good - it had small chopped pieces of bell peppers. 5) Fukhara (braised stew in a clay pot) - Vegetarian Fukhara (potatoes, carrots, onions, bell peppers, eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, cauliflower, and vegetarian za'atar gravy) - This is another dish we always order at Darna. Ours was served with bulgur, which paired nicely with the load of soft veggies. The vegetarian za'atar gravy tasted heavenly, and I loved the variety of vegetables in this dish (especially the zucchini, cauliflower, and eggplant). 6) Sawani (traditional oven-baked casserole) - Bahri (Mediterranean sea bass fillet, shrimps, calamari, bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic, coriander), served with specialty rice (seasoned yellow rice with fried onion and slivered almonds) - The "specialty rice" was really good! I loved the crunch from the slivered almonds. It paired really well with the very saucy Bahri. The sea bass was perfectly tender and soft, the calamari was perfect without being chewy or rubbery, and the shrimps were alright. The tomato-based sauce that it came with was very delicious as well. If you still have room for dessert, their selection consists of some of the best Middle Eastern desserts including pistachio knafeh.

I was here for lunch based on Yelp reviews and was pleasantly surprised by amazing food, dining…read moreexperience and elegant decor!

For those of you who want to try Emma's Country Kitchen but don't want to sit in the 45-minute…read moreline-up, just cross the street to this warm and wonderful restaurant! Clean, cheerful, and spacious, Aviv Immigrant Kitchen is an excellent find. The portions aren't too large, and the staff are super nice.

I really enjoyed the food here , I ordered the calamari which was really chewy and delicious. I…read morealso got the heirloom carrots which are sweet and yummy , and the shakshuka. this was done really well and I like the side of pita. Great atmosphere!

This review is for delivery orders. I didn't quite like the first delivery as had the promo items…read more Second time I did a platter that fared much better. Good seasoning and good dips with decent sides. In addition their garlic sauce packs a much desired punch. Good stuff will order again

came here because a friend wanna try this place. not my…read morepreferred place (after reading reviews) but im open to taste it and have my own thoughts. place has a nice decor and ambience. fast and attentive service. ordered lamb medium rare and yogurt brulee. lamb was juicy but it's a bit tough & hard to cut. the salad that comes with it is overly sour-cannot taste the veggie itself (i have never eat sour salad before. maybe this is how armenian eat it. my friend who tolerate sour better than me also commented the same). yogurt brulee is good. different/unique. but nothing wow. overall it's a good experience but not a place i'll be going back.

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!

Visited for the Canpaniae Soirée and we loved their vibe so much!…read moreThe place was elegant, cozy, and luxurious :) And they offer high-end service, which was very pleasant. Foods were good and reasonably priced too! 'A Morning in Morocco' cocktail was really good! #recommended I'll probably stop by for a refreshers whenever visiting Yorkdale mall.

Morocco is known for its flavorful dishes and wafting aromas. While a trip might be out of the…read morecards for most, a lunch or dinner is an option with Campaniae. The ambiance is classy and nice with the drinks well made. The aperol spritz especially hit the spot. The shepherds pie was well made and had a Moroccan twist of spices. The Couscous Merguez was amazing with Moroccan spiced sausages, sautéed veggies and warming couscous. Kids are also welcome with a separate kids menu. The service was also fast and friendly. Campaniae is a great addition to yorkdale and makes for a vibrant lunch. Perfect if you're looking for something new.

Walked in on a cold winter Wednesday and got seated right away. They have a half off wine bottles…read moredeal on Wednesdays and will even cork any unfinished bottles for you to take home. Our server was so nice and friendly. We got the tabule salad with falafel, fried eggplant, and lamb grill. The salad is kind of a small portion but very tasty. The falafel was the perfect ratio of crispy to stuffing. However, they were mini falafels and I believe the regular order of falafels is bigger. The eggplant was the least enjoyable dish because it was so greasy and had no flavor to it. The lamb was cooked to perfection and so tender and flavorful. The grills are also served with veggies and rice. The portion size was perfect. We'd go back again and try some other hot mezzes.

Ordered delivery while I was in Toronto for work. The food…read morewas very well packaged and was overall quite good. I ordered a couple small plates and then the lamb banadura. The hummus was good, definitely above average for hummus, a very classic hummus. Also got some falafel which were also good. Not overly fried, good flavor and consistency to them. Paired well with some hot sauce. The lamb banadura was good too, the lamb itself was perhaps a bit dry and could've been more heavily spiced/seasoned, but the tomato garlic sauce in which it was served was absolutely delicious as were the heavily-seasoned tomatoes in the dish. Everything was well packaged for delivery and it was all pretty good.