If you have tried many Mediterranean food, you'll find it just fine. It was two of us here for dinner. We got: Falafel, Arnabeet, Lahmeh, Kefta banadura Fauxjito: Habibi, from Beirut with passion The best part of the dinner was the drinks. I liked the combinations of different ingredients and how the taste turned out. The next best was Arnabeet. It's unhealthy and oily but tastes amazing. For the rest of our orders, I had tried a better version of them though. Falafel was too dry on the outside that you couldn't put a fork in them or keep them still on the plate to cut. Lahmeh was overcooked for how we asked it to be. Kefta was also so chewy and dry inside, but better with the tomato sauce. The fried onion on top of the rice was also not crispy and overdone. The restaurant vibe is cool though. Calm music and nice lighting. Small details like how they fill your cups with water or the dishes they serve coffee in are pleasant. You can enjoy several hours here with friends and family without any pressure as it is not so crowded even on Saturday evenings. Aside from the food, a bad experience for me that I would doubt to be back here: To pay for the table, it took a long time to bring us the check with a machine, and the waitress said there was an internet problem. I was also obviously unfamiliar with the machine to pay the tip as I'm new in Canada. After I tapped, she kindly showed me the machine to select an option and I pressed a default option like 1 for 15%. Apparently, it didn't go through or maybe there was an internet connection issue. The waitress who was all nice and friendly the whole night turned red and aggressive and said "you don't pay gratuity?!" I said I pressed the first option that you showed me, did I do something wrong? and then she was tense and said "No, it was not added". I was clearly waiting for her to guide me on how to redo that but instead, she was constantly whispering "that's ok, that's ok" in a tense tone while she was trying her best to push the receipt, the machine, and the check into my eyes to show that the tip was not added. She was clearly too angry, she didn't say goodbye and she didn't bring us a bag for our boxes as she was supposed to. All I want to say is that if it is really ok, why all of those passive-aggressive behaviors? if it was not, I would be happy if you could show me how to redo it as I clearly mentioned which option I'd pressed. And if it is THAT critical to you that you would ruin all the good experience you made for the customers for that, just add the mandatory gratuity to the menu and the check. read more

I came to this restaurant on a busy Saturday evening for dinner with my hubby and some friends. Good ambience, welcoming waiters and good belly dancer :). I believe she dances every 45 min-1hr ( twice while we were there- approx 2hrs). Logistics apart- food was amazing!! Being a vegetarian I had great time and of course good food. We would definitely come back again--soon :) read more

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Easily one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Toronto. The Lamb chops were tender when cooked medium rare and the chicken was moist & juicy. Lovely warm, cozy, atmosphere and the staff were helpful and checked in with us just often enough to feel welcome, even on a busy Mother's Day Sunday. The fried eggplant mezze was so simple yet earthy. The garlic tomato mezze was the only off note, and even then still decent. All on all a wonderful experience. read more

Tabule Restaurant - Lamb chops, chicken tawouk, hummus, pita and assorted pickles. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food is just ok. The atmosphere and interior design is almost non existant. I mean if it was not for the few pictures on the walls you will not know you are in a middle eastern restaurant. We went there for brunch a few weeks ago, it was a beautiful sunny day out side but the place was so dark. I understand it does not get enough sun but the lights inside were all off, gives an uninviting vibe. Playing Elvis in the back ground!! Why not something Middle Eastern? I give it 3 stars for food and 1 star for the experience. But 4 stars for the lovely waitress. read more

My first visit to Tabule and I enjoyed their Middle Eastern food. It has a nice warm, quiet atmosphere at the restaurant. My favourite dish was the appetiser, Fried Eggplant. It comes with a lemon and garlic dressing and was cooked perfectly and not oily. The Kefta dish with beef and lamb skewers was also flavourful. And my friend said the Falafel was also good. They didn't have their coffee frothing machine working today so, I tried their Cinnamon and Ginger Tea. I liked how the tea was presented came in a small metal tea pot and with a small glass cup. All in all a good meal and worth a visit. read more

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Such a great dining experience! Authentic Lebanese / middle eastern cuisine, great prices and sizeable portions. We ordered a bunch of apps and didn't even make it to the mains ! Will definitely be back. Service was fast and friendly. read more

The best middle eastern cuisine I ever had. High quality, fresh and very good taste! Comparable to best restaurants I've tried in Damascus. Highly recommend it! read more

Tabule Restaurant - Freshest best yummy Falafel ever had!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Lovely atmosphere! Amazing food! We had the homemade lentil soup, fried eggplant, chicken and rice, the babaganuj and the pickle/hot peppers combo. Everything was amazing. Staff are friendly and on point! Indid find it odd that they charge $0.75 for the smallest amount of hot sauce but other than that, you must try it!! read more

A very special middle eastern restaurant, the design is lovely, the staff are welcoming, the atmosphere is good, and the food is delicious. My only take on this llace is that it s a bit overpriced. I have been here twice, I've tried many items there, i loved the Tabule, the falafel, the grilled hallomi cheese salad, the hummus and mutable. As for the mains i enjoyed the kofta with tomato sauce, but i thought the lamb skewers dish was way too dry. I was there with my friends twice and I would recommend you to go thhere and try all that with some arak. read more

Decided to try this place out for lunch and glad we did. Saturday afternoon wasn't too busy and had lots of seating. Oh and this place is HALAL!! I was so happy to hear it was because the meat dishes on the menu seemed so good. The falafels are freshly made and not dry! Everything we tried on the menu was amazing. From the fattoush salad, hummus and the kafta and chicken taouk. The pita bread is unlimited, so if you need more they will give you a full new basket. We also received exceptional customer service. The waitress was attentive and super nice and brought out a plastic cup for my son. Will definitely be revisiting this place to try out their other dishes. read more

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Went there during Winterlicious. The food was very good. Very tasty falafels. A little light on the portions for my liking but still very good. The one problem I had was that they really packed people in there like sardines. Because of this, the waiters were never around or available which really put a downer on the night. read more

I've lived in the area for a couple of years now and I've been meaning to check out Tabule, since I've heard nothing but good things. Winterlicious provided a perfect opportunity to finally sample their wares. I started with the Combination Plate (humüs, babaganüj, tabülè and falafel), and I have to say, having grown up in a house where all these things were regularly on offer, I was very impressed with both the quality and the authenticity. I'll admit that the humüs was the weakest link here, as it didn't seem to contain enough garlic or tahini. The falafel was pretty outstanding, though. I should also mention that this was a pretty enormous plate; there's more than enough here for two people to share. For my main, I ordered the Kefta Kebab (juicy skewer of Middle Eastern spiced mixed ground lamb and beef). Again, this was delicious. (There definitely wasn't enough of the actual Kefta for my liking, however.) The meat was flavorful and piping hot, while the salad and rice were both very tasty. I could've used some kind of yogurt-based sauce for the rice, though. Dessert was Knaffa Ashta (angel hair filo layered with custard and topped off with rose water syrup). Now, I've had the real thing in the Middle East and this was, unfortunately, not authentic at all. Traditionally, knaffa contains a layer of a soft white cheese and it's an ooey, gooey mess. This one substituted custard, which was jarring (to say the least). I will admit that once I got over my initial shock, I did embrace this as a very tasty (and filling) dessert. All in all, Tabule is pretty great. I'm looking forward to trying more of their stuff. read more

Came here on a Wednesday night without reservations and was seated fairly quickly. The ambience was casual and comfortable with dim lighting and pretty stained glass lamp fixtures. There were quite a few menu options with cold and hot appetizers plus a decent drink menu. I ordered the grilled eggplant as my main which is a vegetarian dish served with Mujaddara (long grain rice with lentils and caramelized onions), grilled vegetables and drizzled with tahini. I also ordered the Arnabeet which is fried cauliflower with tahini. The portions are definitely enough for one person, I had to take some to go. I was very satisfied with both dishes especially the eggplant. It was quite flavourful and you can never go wrong with grilled anything. The eggplants were decently sized and the rice was cooked just right. Only thing missing were the pomegranate seeds that were listed on the menu. My friend ordered the falafel which was really good too. The texture of the falafel wasn't too dense on the inside which is often the issue with falafels I've had in the past. All in all, the food was great and I'm glad I came. Definitely will be back to try the rest of their menu and their drinks. read more

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We enjoyed Tabule! All of the food was fresh, simply-seasoned, & brightly colored - just like I like it. My son ordered the lamb with fries. He thoroughly enjoyed his meal as noted by the sauce which continually seeped from the corners of his mouth. He wishes he'd gotten the salad as a side instead of the fries. I was kind enough to share mine. I ordered the salmon lunch special. The salmon was grilled nicely. If I had to guess, I'd predict the salad is tossed in fresh lemon, salt, & perhaps a hint of vinegar. There is something else, which I can't identify, but it's deliciously refreshing. read more

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Came here for winterlicious. Generous portions and good service. Definitely paying for the atmosphere as the food itself is alright. Unfortunately, the salad was a little too sour for my preference but very good food overall. Desserts were well done. read more

Went here for my birthday, I had a large group and although they were very busy, they accommodated us right away. I ordered the Kefta dinner which came with rice and vegetables. It was a pretty big portion and tasted good. All of my guests seemed pleased with their meals (even Vegans!) Yummy! read more

This place was an excellent lunch spot with fantastic, authentic, and delicious middle eastern cuisine. I recommend the appetizer sampler because one just isn't enough. Our server Renia was also kind and wonderful. read more

Ratings: Food: 7/10 Drink: n/a Service: 9/10 Value: 6/10 Hygiene: 9/10 Aesthetics: 8/10 Came here for lunch with a large group. I've had a lot of middle-eastern food so I might have had too high an expectation for this place. We started with the baba ganüj, hümus and tabülè. Though it wasn't bad, I've definitely had much better, and the tabule had a little too much lemon. Also got to try the lentil soup and falafel. The lentil soup was a bit disappointing and tasted watered down to me. The falafel was really good though, crispy on the outside and not dry on the inside. I personally ordered a fattüsh salad with an order of kefta (+$6.95/skewer). The fattüsh salad was the same as the tabülè, just way too much lemon juice. It completely overpowered anything else, and this is coming from someone that enjoys eating lemons by themselves. The kefta were ok, but definitely not even close to the best I've had in the GTA (I do prefer a more spiced kefta). I managed to try someone else's eggplant dish and that was great. The quality of the food isn't bad. The average cost of the food here was ~$20 (tax and tip included), which being in the city is reasonable. I suppose you're paying for the atmosphere here, but as someone who eats for the sake of the food rather than just atmosphere, I'd rather pay for just the food cost. At most other middle-eastern restaurants in Mississauga, I'd be paying ~$12 for almost double the portion and much better flavour. The store is clean and nicely decorated, it reminds me of some of the restaurants in Marrakech. The service and waiting staff are courteous and friendly. They also didn't try to cheat us and made sure to mention that our service charge was included (Definitely appreciated). This place isn't a bad place to try out, but personally I have a few other places I'd prefer to go to simply cause the flavours don't really match my palette. read more

I would estimate that I frequent Middle Eastern restaurants less often than those offering most other cuisines. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised with my experience at Tabule. The lunch specials are customizable, meaning that you can substitute various side dishes, salads and sauces to suit your preference. I found the meal to be flavourful and fresh, though the portions were not particularly huge. The staff were very friendly and my friend and I did not feel hassled as we spent the afternoon catching up. Overall, would definitely recommend Tabule for a quick, fresh lunch spot when in midtown. read more

I am very very impressed with the food in this place. We started with some falafel balls and humous which was absolutely fresh and tasty. We then continued to eat some chicken skewers along with some side salads pita and fish. All were very tasty. We finished up with some desert and coffee. Also a great choice to finish the meal. read more

4 stars for food We had lunch with the family today for Mother's Day at the Yonge St. location. Food was great especially the lamb chops that I ordered. The meat was so tender and seasoning was right on the spot. The rest of the group also enjoyed their food. They had salmon kebabs, red snapper, garlic shrimp and kefta banadura. The cold platter combination that we ordered for appetizer was also superb. We had the combination of hummus, babaganuj and tabule with fresh baked bread. Even the kids enjoyed their watermelon lemonade and jallab lemonade. 3 stars for service Service was so-so. There were times that the service was great and there were others that the servers just seems very clumsy. I love my coffee so I did not appreciate when the server hurriedly poured my Lebanese coffee without care into my cup. Overall, it's not terrible but I expected a little more especially being there the minute they opened and before the restaurant got filled. 1 star for ambiance ... or lack of ambient light, that is. This is where this restaurant gets a very bad mark. The lighting is terrible! So terrible that we had to turn on the flashlight on the phone to read the menu! Believe me, the lighting on the way down to the washroom was so bright that I felt like looking at the sun. And that's not because the lights there are bright, it's just too damn dark in the tables. Maybe this is how it is in the Mediterranean region. If so, I apologize. If not, add a little more over-head ambient lights. read more

Spectacular service, value, and Summerlicious menu! I'm a huge fan of plant-based (vegan/vegetarian) Middle Eastern food, but so far have found the Tabule series (this one and Souk Tabule in the Canary District) to be my favorite in Toronto. I was so happy with my Summerlicious lunch today. We made a reservation for two at noon a week ago and glad we booked in advance because the place seems to be a community favorite as the space does fill up! After having had a few tragic -licious experiences, i.e. tiny portions and compromised quality, I was kind of expecting to leave hungry. But noooo, the portion sizes here are fantastically large for every course; my tiny gf couldn't finish her main and dessert after the huge combination platter appetizer. We both thought the appetizer alone would've been sufficient as a meal. There are lots of wonderful vegan options! Don't assume that Middle Eastern food is only about the kebabs :P We ordered the combination platter (vegan) to start and it's basically a mezze plate with generous amounts of hummus, baba ganoush, 3 fried falafels (which were oh-so-aromatic and flavorful), and a tabbouleh salad. The platter came with 4 half slices of thick pita, 2 of which are whole wheat. Very filling. For mains we both ordered the vegan eggplant dinner, which comes with roasted eggplant, peppers, onions, and caramelized onions (so tender and sweet!) on dirty rice (rice and lentils) with tahini drizzle. The rice-lentil base was so yummy I was tempted to order a second helping of just that, but decided to leave room for dessert. The vegan rice pudding was not overly sweet like the grocery store variety - instead the flavors come from the Middle Eastern spices and raisins. Even though it was a large portion and supposed to be dense due to the ingredients, it felt so light going down. The servers were so attentive and all smiles and our waters were constantly refilled. 5/5 would return again and again - only wish that there was a location in Downtown Core! read more

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I always order the Tawuk platter and it's so delicious. I can taste it right now as I write this. I also like the gimmick of how they pour the water (won't give it away here) and there is BYOB once a week. Always busy and I know why - reasonable prices, central location, great food. read more

The atmosphere of this restaurant is lovely. The food was good. I ordered the salmon entree. It came with vegetables and rice. The salmon was cooked nicely, but it didn't taste spectacular. The rice was delicious. Some people may think it's bland but to me, the rice melted in my mouth. read more

Tabule Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Decided to go here for an impromptu date night during Winterlicious. I had zero expectations. It was fantastic. All of their dishes were unique and tasty. The servers were helpful and very polite. I would come back again. My only recommendation is that the salt could be cut down a bit. read more

Not bad. Don't go for lunch because it's a different experience. They cut out too many things. I've been there a lot by virtue of working in the area and having one of my good friends stay in the area. If you want to have a good time, this is the formula: Go on a monday or tuesday when you can bring your own wine for free. If in a group, order a shit load of appetizers and try everything (for every one person, order 1.25 appetizers). Then share a bunch of entrees, at a ratio of about 2/3rd the number of people. This way, you will each spend about $30 but you will be stuffed and have tried so many different things. This has been the winning formula in my experience. Service is good, fun, cool water service, nice at night! oh and for dessert, you have to order the Knaffa ana. Normally this dish is made with warm cheese, but i ventured out and tried their version with cream and rose syrup and it blew my mind. p.s LCBO is jut down the street south on yonge! read more

One of the reasons we picked Tabule for our second anniversary dinner was that I knew for sure they would let us BYOW. I used their online reservation system the night before and asked what the corkage fee was. They called me back today to confirm the reservation and that corkage was free on Monday and Tuesday. Win! So after work, off we went with one of the remaining bottles of wine from our wedding reception. (See my review of Millwood Wine Works. This stuff keeps getting better.) At a quarter after 7 the restaurant was packed and pretty loud. The reservation was a good idea. Everyone was in there, from families with little kids to coworkers having drinks to snoogly romantic couples. The decor is pretty, cozy and neutral coloured with jeweltone lamps and other Middle-Eastern-esque accents. Our appetizers were labni (the yogurty creamy cheese dip) and maane (spicy beef sausages). Both were very tasty, especially the sausages, which were intense little chewy things that seemed to have something like nutmeg or clove in them. Don't be afraid to finish your pita bread, because they'll keep bringing baskets of it. Then again, don't fill up on it, because you want to be able to keep eating. My dinner was shrimp in a tomato garlic sauce, and hubby's was barbecued lamb. The one little problem happened here -- initially I got the dry grilled shrimp when I'd ordered the ones with the sauce, and when I got the right one (very quickly -- the server just took it back to the kitchen to have the sauce put on it) the server came back with a bowl containing two more shrimp and more sauce. Seems my plate did not contain all the shrimp it was supposed to. I wouldn't have noticed, there were six or eight in there and they were huge. Oh, and the waitress came back to tell us about the missing shrimp, after we got them. Everyone was very attentive, as busy as they were. I keep seeing the word 'fresh' repeated in the reviews, and everything is indeed fresh. The veggies are perfect, charred and softened a little bit. I'm used to Middle Eastern food being a little too oily and a little too vinegary, but everything here was perfectly balanced. Nothing was too bland and nothing was too spicy. For dessert we had baklava (hubby initially wanted rice pudding, but they were all out by the time we ordered dessert around 9 pm) and mühalabiya. The latter is a very light eggy custard topped with crystallized sugar, pistachio, and rose syrup. I can't resist rose syrup and I'm glad I went for this stuff. Overall, without beverages (because we brought our own wine), the three course dinner plus tax and tip came to around eighty dollars for us both. If you want to feel like you're having a fancy dinner without having to pay too much or dress up too much, Tabülè will do you right. read more

The restaurant good enough to make me break my eater's block. That's right, my first review in 8+ months due to the lack of inspiring meals in my life. Okay fine, sheer laziness may have been a factor. We started with the sample platter ($14) of cold mezzes. Or appetizers, for us uncultured folks: Hummus: As the in-house hummus helper, you know I will not pass up the opportunity to hummus. Glad to report that it did not disappoint. It hit the perfect sweet spot of being blended well enough that you can taste the chickpea pulp and evidence of their former selves but not so much that it becomes a watery paste. You know what I mean. Babaganüj: This was my favourite dish of the night, it was just flabbergastingly good. I have never been a huge fan of the baba, but their BBQing of the eggplants really brought out a smoky taste. Tabülè: I was being a fancy-pants and asked for the gluten free organic quinoa version. Honestly, you can't even tell the difference because they barely put any in there. Save yourself the $1.50 and let your leaky gut leak. Fattüsh Salad ($9.95): the refreshing tomato-cucumber combo makes this an excellent choice for a summer evening. If you're watching carbs, this salad actually has quite a few pita bits. Cauliflower ($7.50): you know when people eat random meats and claims that it tastes like chicken? I'd like to consider myself and my refined taste buds above that, but this seriously tastes like chicken. I guess it's even better, since it's a vegetable and vegetables are good for you? Not sure how healthy flash frying is, but I support the cause. Garlic shrimp ($12.95): tomato-garlic sauce, good but not outstandingly unique In terms of overall atmosphere - the service was amazing, their opened door-windows really adds to the summer patio feel, and plus their restroom soap smells just divine. So, it's a win win in my books - five stars! read more

I had eaten here several years ago and remember it as a good local spot. I just switched offices and I'm now directly across the street and I have to say I find the food to be really tasty. In terms of Gluten Free options they have tons, from the falafel to a quinoa Tabule salad. The pricing is reasonable, the portions are generous and the staff are great....overall it's a good local spot for lunch or dinner that can easily accommodate even the most severe gluten issues read more

I'm giving them one star because they are cheap. The food is amazing and I go there very often and order from there too. Today I ordered food for $60 and got two pita breads, how am I supposed to eat 1 large hummus and 1 large babaghanoug????? I'm mean come on its flour mixed with water how hard would it be to be more generous with the bread. read more

I really liked my experience at Tabule! Food was yummy, waiters were friendly and the ambiance was lovely (I would actually dub it as date-worthy! Especially since you can bring your own wine for free on Mondays and Tuesdays. ) For food, I recommend their falafel. They were amazing, served hot with a nice crunch of an exterior. The kefta meat were a little dry, but the vegetables that went with it is seasoned quite nicely. Dessert wise, the mühalabiya and rice pudding had a very similar taste, with the mühalabiya custard being the lighter of the two. The Arak traditional Lebanese liquor was quite neat! it clouds up when you pour water into it... kind of like a science experiment! It comes in a shot that you distill yourself and tastes like liquorice (anise). A sipper drink that warms you up. In terms of atmosphere, the decor, music and the extras (the water jugs and the fancy way they poured it, the decorative tea pots, the freebie pickled vegetables side dish) really added to the experience and evoked the Middle Eastern vibe. The restaurant is a cozy place, seemingly small at first glance, but there is actually more room at the back, in an interesting "U" shaped layout. My friend and I were surprised to see people streaming out from nowhere. Apparently there is also a belly dancing show on Saturdays at 9pm. Definitely a place to check out! read more

Being an Arab and a foodie, I judge restaurants that serve my own people's cuisine a bit more harshly than other types. Plus, my mom is a phenom in the kitchen. Needless to say, I grew up spoiled...and fat. But I digress... Tabule is awesome. First of all, I recommend making reservations. It's definitely a popular restaurant and it's a bit small on the inside (typical for Yonge St). The decor is nice- the lighting is dim, Moroccan lanterns cast shapes and designs on the walls, it feels authentic without being cheesy. It's a fine line... We started with fried cauliflower, baba ghanouj, stewed tomatoes, falafel and olives. The fried cauliflower was amazing. It was well seasoned, fried so quickly that it wasn't mushy and drizzled with a tahini sauce that nicely complements the flavors. The stewed tomatoes were garlicky with a bit of a kick. The falafel and baba ghanouj, while old favorites, tasted like my mom's. The bread was served warm. We ordered the grilled shrimp entree, pan fried sea bass and the roasted vegetable meal. The shrimp were grilled nicely- not overcooked, and marinated in a dry rub. I asked for fattoush in place of the rice, which was great. My husband loved the sea bass. Often times restaurants season the hell out of fish, but the sea bass was definitely the main show here. The veggie meal was served with mujaddara- a delightful lentil and rice pilaf. Not sure how people are giving this place 3 stars, because it was a solid meal. If you have a hankering for some crunchy falafel or creamy hummus, definitely visit Tabule. read more

Ellie A. took me here after a sordid afternoon at Barley's Angels courtesy of Yelp. We were famished (okay, okay - maybe just me) & this place knocked my socks off. Service was so friendly, that thing they do when they pour the water made me stay super hydrated, & the food was prompt and delicious. DELICIOUS. It's probably not cool that I subtracted a star because they're not located near me. Sigh. They can do magical things with eggplant. read more

Last night I went to Tabule with my mom, step-dad, husband and sister. The place was utterly slammed. Because it's a small restaurant, there wasn't much room for those of us waiting for tables to stand and wait, which meant servers had to squeeze by the dense crowd of people quite often to get to their tables. It could easily have descended into unpleasantness. Instead, the servers were thoughtful, polite and seemed genuinely apologetic that we had to wait. The manager on the floor gave us regular updates on the status of our table, and when we were eventually seated, our server came to check in immediately. We got warm, professional and super-speedy service with no trace of the annoyance or panic that you might normally feel at a restaurant that's been overwhelmed with too many people all at once. And the food? Still perfectly cooked, delicious and generous. Tabule, you're becoming one of my very favourite restaurants in this city. And for those reading this review: Saturday nights are BUSY. Don't say I didn't warn you. read more

Oh how I love sharing a bunch of mezzes (appetizers) and a bottle of wine with a group of friends! This restaurant has been on my short list for the 'licious events for several seasons, but I'd never made it there until it was chosen this month for my dining group. It's size is deceiving, I thought it was just one little area with seating for about 20, but then you go around the corner and there's double the amount of space. The décor was typical for a Middle Eastern restaurant, and not overdone. I also really liked that they had a dish of pickled nibbles on the table - olives, hot peppers, radish, etc. The service was excellent, our server was friendly and helpful with our selections and very patient with us as well. Whenever we needed something, she was there, but at the same time she wasn't overbearing. We ordered: -a sample platter of dips including babaganuj, humus, and labni: Each of the dips was delicious and creamy, and we were provided with extra pitas without hassle. For those who like a little spice, try the labni (a yogurt based dip) on the pita with one of the hot peppers from the pickle dish - it's like a jalapeno popper! -fried eggplant: Before I tried it, someone mentioned it and I couldn't believe how true it was: it tasted like a toasted marshmallow. Don't ask me how, I can't explain it...it just did. -cauliflower: really tasty and surprised me as I thought it would likely be kind of a dull dish. It had nice seasonings and was served with a little sauce on top that was a great complement. -falafel: I've never actually had falafel (I know, I know) so I wasn't sure how I'd feel about it - but it was delicious! The sauce again was a perfect accompaniment. -grape leaves: I've been in love with stuffed grape or vine leaves since I tried them earlier this year, and have tried them many times since - and often been disappointed. This vegetarian version was just perfect though. -sausage: This also packed a surprise, with a sneaking spice. My first bite I didn't think it was spicy at all, but it hits you after a bit. Still a good level of spice, most people could definitely handle it. The really surprising thing about this sausage though was that it had a definite flavour of cinnamon. It was very good, but never what I would have expected in a sausage. All in all, I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for some Middle Eastern flair. I will definitely be back. Oh, and yes, the way they pour the water is pretty cool. read more

Would I eat at Tabule again? Yes. However, we were completely ignored by the wait-staff who kept walking past us to serve all the other people who arrived after we did (and left before us)! Although they kept apologizing for forgetting about us, it did have an effect on our experience there and the tip! I had mint tea, lentil soup and shared labni (it was quite good), hummus, tabule and one of the salads. It was all refreshing and light, though I think I will have to return to try some of the meat. The belly dancer came out at 9 pm and between her and the wait-staff squeezing past our table and brushing against us (as did her scarf while she was twirling), I will admit it was a bit distracting. Lucky for them I find the humour in things and laughed about everything. Except for when it took them 30 minutes to bring us the very tasty sorbet for dessert. All in all, I would go back but next time I may not have 2 hours to eat, so hopefully I will have a more positive experience. February 2011 - Ok, so I went back and had a much better experience! The hummus was extra lemony - delicious! read more

On one particular night recentlly, I happenned to be driving up Yonge Street on my way to my house in the burbs. As I usually do, i was looking at all of the various stores and restaurants that are littered on either side of Yonge. It was on this ride, that I noticed the very welcoming inner lights of Tabule and it was at that point I made a mental note to visit YELP and see what fellow yelpers had to say about this place before I went. The reviews as you can tell, do not hold back.This place is all that you read, and then some. All I can say is reserve, reserve, reserve. Especially if your going on a Saturday night ( the night with belly dancers!). This place is very cozy, and as a result not much space to hang around. We were promptly greeted by the servers and seated. Service at this place is expectional, try to not get hypnotized by the server pouring your water. The food was simply delightful. This place is not to be missed. read more

Disappointed with the food--was cold and average, and extremely expensive for the size. I was still hungry after and my taste buds hadn't been excited. They have extremely good babaganoush though--I've yet to had better. For the prices, they should have larger portions though. It is Lebanese owned and they seemed very friendly! The food did come quickly though, and for a family owned place I think they operate well,,,the environment is nice and warm. Still, I'm not eating the chairs. read more

We had a good experience here although I wasn't wowed anything and have definitely had better middle eastern. We had falafel out appetizer and kefta and tawuk skewers for our mains. I definitely agree that we could have shared just one of these mains and we both would have been stuffed. The food was ok, but I definitely wouldn't write home about it. As someone who cooks at home a lot, I'd definitely say my own tawuk and kefta kabobs are better. The service was friendly but was a little slow. read more

This place is great for lunch...I'm not sure if I would go there for dinner. My favourite "go-to" dish for lunch is the falafel in a pita served with fries. It's relatively inexpensive, and it's just delicious. The fries are perfectly cooked...crispy on the outside and hot and soft on the inside. The falafel is so well put together...it's very tidy and stuff doesn't fall out of it when you bite into it. And when you bite into it, it's just so crunchy and delicious and fresh. I just love it. I would totally have this over Subway any day of the week. read more