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    The SAJ

    3.7 (24 reviews)
    InexpensiveHalal, Pizza, Mediterranean
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Joyce L.

    I ordered a falafel wrap ($6.49 +tax) from Saj. Initially, I was sold on the concept of healthy fresh unleavened flatbread with no preservatives, cooked on a metal griddle. The flavor of the wrap was very disappointing. I was tempted to leave the store after watching the server placing four falafels in a plastic container, then placing it in the microwave. It completely defeats the healthy philosophy displayed proudly on the chalkboard. To be honest, I felt a little deceived. If I wanted "dead food" from the dielectric heating of microwave, I could have purchased microwaveable dinner. If I wanted carcinogens along with other harmful toxins in my food, I could have ingested plastic directly. Unfortunately, I had already paid for the wrap and felt stuck with it. The falafel for some reason was flattened on the flat bread upon being microwaved. Although I appreciate wrap made from fresh dough, it was not enough to compensate for sub-par microwaved food. P.S. Someone please private message me, if you know a good place to eat before class! University of Toronto, St. George Campus is a food desert :(

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    I enjoyed the soft chewy texture of the Saj bread. The sujuk was familiar yet alluringly different. There is an old expression: "more than one way to skin a cat" well, I believe "there is more than one way to enjoy a wrap"

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    Not very many places have manakeesh in Toronto so when I saw that this place offered I jumped on the chance, and luckily it was great. We also had a cheese za'atar wrap with falafel, which was tasty as well. Will be my new go to spot if I'm craving a falafel wrap and/or manakeesh.

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    If you're looking for a quick single-person pizza for lunch, this is a good takeout choice.

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    Such incredible Pizza. The service was pretty quick. Prices seemed reasonable in Canadian dollars. I also got a mango juice which I loved

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    4.5(260 reviews)
    2.7 kmBeaconsfield Village

    So far, I've had their Vodka, Margherita, Burrata Marinara and Cacio e Pepe. They have all been…read moreAMAZING. I thought it was overhyped, but my friend and I decided to check it out and we were quite satisfied with what we got. One thing to note for Cacio e Pepe is that it was a heavier slice. I loved the cheese but I think it's one of those pizza where I can't have a lot, or I have to really be in the mood for. Tip: During busy hours/seasons, order a whole pizza ahead of time to skip the line unless you want to try different slices at once.

    I finally got to try this legendary establishment. It is perhaps the most famous pizza place in…read moreToronto right ? I mean I'm sure we've all seen those line ups that wrapped around the block on social media. Apparently BTS recently came here for the pizzas when they were on tour. Anyways, I would never wait hours in line for pizza lol. we were just around the area and luckily the line was quite short so I immediately found nearby parking (which was quite difficult by the way, I'm pretty sure I got the last spot) and jumped in line. We got the vodka, cacio E pepe, and their capicola & pineapple slices. All three slices had such an amazing crust. It was thin and crispy with the perfect amount of char and a nice chew to it. The Vodka sauce was so rich, creamy and velvety. It was my favorite slice and I can see why it is their most popular as well. The cacio e pepe had a sharp, savory, and creamy cheese flavor. It was great as well. The one we didn't like as much was their Pineapple. I mean the crust was still great but there was like no pineapples lol. Is it the best pizza in Toronto ? Honestly I don't know but it definitely isn't worth the line up to me. It is great pizza though but I'm not sure if I would ever come back cause of long lines and I don't live around the area. But if I ever do, I would love to try their Burrata Marinara and Mushroom Bianco. I also tried their chips that they collaborated with Miss Vickie's and the chips DO NOT do their Vodka slices justice. the chips were very mediocre.

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    Uncle Tony's

    3.6(94 reviews)
    2.0 kmSt. Lawrence, Downtown Core
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    This place gets a solid 4.5/5 for its authentic southern Italian food and very friendly & attentive…read moreservice. It has a very homey, old-school Italian American restaurant ambience - the opposite of the stylish, hipster or touristy restaurant vibe. Apparently this restaurants gets a lot of regulars, and I could see why. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you're transported back to the 1960s with the red-and-white checkered tablecloths, red chairs, old-style wax candles, brick walls, and a large black-and-white photo of an Italian family on the wall (perhaps the founder or owner's?). I could see this place being a movie set for films that need an old, classic Italian American restaurant as a setting. In addition to the décor, I love the 1960s music being played in the background. Size-wise, the inside of the restaurant isn't that big so it feels very cozy. It can get very busy and crowded after 5 pm, as most people seem to come here for dinner. We came during lunch hour and we were the only patrons there. The southern Italian touches are very apparent in most of their dishes - with heavy reliance on olive oil, tomato-based sauces (especially in the fish and seafood dishes), fresh seafood, herbs, peppers, and vegetables such as eggplant. This is in contrast to northern Italian cuisine that is characterized by rich, creamy dishes using butter, lard, and cheeses, and puts more emphasis on rice, polenta, and meat-heavy dishes (where as seafood is more prevalent in the south). Dishes that we tried: 1) Baccala (Pan-Seared Black Cod) - This was the BEST and my favourite dish here. The black cod had a crispy exterior and flaky interior, and came with roasted mini potatoes and mixed vegetables (zucchini, red bell pepper, Brussels sprouts, eggplant) roasted with garlic -- such a well-rounded and wholesome dish. The roasted mini potatoes were so flavourful, and the vegetables had a nice char. I asked for the puttanesca sauce on the side, as the fish was already flavourful on its own without the sauce. But the sauce was better than I expected - it contained actual whole chunks of cherry tomatoes and olives. 2) Steamed Mixed Fish & Seafood in Tomato Sauce - This dish wasn't on the website menu, but it was on the printed menu in the restaurant. It reminded me of cioppino (Italian-American mixed seafood stew with tomato sauce, herbs, and spices). It came presented as wrapped inside aluminum tin foil, which the server then opened in front of us on the table with steam coming out. The fish was salmon, and seafood consisted of mussels and shrimps. This dish was just alright. For almost $50, there wasn't much seafood. 3) Pizza Funghi - I liked the very thin and crispy crust, and the sliced roasted mushrooms as toppings, but I wasn't a fan of the "truffled honey" they added on top of the pizza. I didn't taste any truffle, and the honey made it very sweet. Not a fan of sweet pizza. 4) SIDES: Rapini, Brussels Sprouts, Mushrooms - They got bonus points for being able to customize the sides. They didn't have asparagus that day, so they substituted it for steamed Brussels sprouts with garlic instead - which was heavenly. The Brussels sprouts weren't overcooked at all, and they were generous with the garlic (anything with extra garlic gets extra thumbs up from me). The rapini came out chopped with a side of lemon wedge. Mushrooms weren't on the menu as a side, but we asked and they were able to make a simple side of just mushrooms. Overall the vegetables got 9/10. The chef was very friendly as he came out and talked to us. The server was extremely attentive. Great service overall.

    Nice local Italian restaurant that is enjoyed by us locals as well as those who come down for shows…read moreat the St Lawrence ctr for the arts and the Meridian Hall as well as sports fan here for games. They have a great stock of wines and an impressive drink list that we don't get to enjoy as we can't handle drinks these days. We do enjoy the food and the friendly service immensely tho. Lots of options for shareable apps; excellent options on pizzas and pastas; and I am always impressed with their mains (as someone that has to limit carbs, options can be limited at some Italian restos). They are also understanding of reasonable diet requests. They have gluten-free options as well. It is more of a "quiet" restaurant in terms of the clientele chatter, at least for the times I was there, so I can hear the music they play ("oldies"!!!!)

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    Uncle Tony's - Interior - classic red-and-white checkered tablecloths and old-school vintage photo on the wall

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