Wow! I'm definitely coming back here…read more I love Ethiopian food so once I saw an Ethiopian restaurant near me I knew I had to try it. The Vegetarian Bayaaynatu is a must get! I like lentils as much as the average person but oh god I didn't know it was possible to put this much flavor in lentils! It tastes so good especially with the injera bread. I just know that I'll be ordering the vegetarian bayaaynatu every single time I come here. This dish cemented this place as a staple for me! As for the meat Bayaaynatu, it comes with a serving of the Goreng Goreng and the Tibs. It says the Goreng Goreng is best served rare but I know myself and wouldn't be able to eat rare meat and ordered it medium and I really liked it! I'd definitely get it again, it tasted so flavorful and the meat was tender and cooked just right. As for the Tibs, it came out pinker than I'd like. It tasted ok, but it was definitely overshadowed by everything else on the plate and we didn't end up finishing it. I tried it out and it tasted fine but the pink color just freaked me out to be honest! All the table have no cutlery so you have to eat everything with your hands, which I personally love! I love the place's decorations and aesthetic, but it can get a bit stuffy. We came on a hot summer day and they have no AC so it was pretty stuff and sweaty in there, but any complaint was gone once the food came out :p The server is just one guy, but food still came out quickly. I'm very satisfied with my whole experience here and I'm definitely coming again and will have to try every dish on the menu!

Absolutely delicious Ethiopian cuisine! Fresh, flavourful, beautifully presented, and served with…read moregenuine hospitality. A wonderful dining experience that I would happily repeat.

This was another Ethiopian restaurant that I went to in Toronto…read more I love Ethiopian food, so I definitely wanted to get some on my vacation. I got the Doro Watt, which is like a savory chicken stew on the Enjera bread. A lot of Ethiopian cooking is hardy sauces, and stews to be eaten with the bread . This one even came with a hard boiled egg . The service is always nice at Ethiopian restaurants. They're not typically packed, but they are a niche style of dining, so when they have customers the weight staff are typically extremely friendly and it feels like you're eating at somebody's home.

Got the meat combination for 2. The dishes were decent, though below average. The spicy dishes were…read morevery spicy. The chicken was almost inedible. The decor is quite nice.

This place is around Odsingtom and Bloor parking is around the residential area. The place is…read moreclean, nicely decorated have friendly servers. We sat in the front where there is like a tent and you could see outside interestingly enough after the front area you have the bar area and then the back area. Most of the people decided to sit at the back area, (more condensed tables) which I feel less cosy. There was a tent area in the very back, set up for a large group.In any case, it's great that they serve a variety of alcoholic drinks and has lounge atmosphere in the front area. They play instrumental music without lyrics that is very relaxing. Ordered the SELAM special for two it included three veggies and the chicken and beef tins which were not a lot of meat to be honest so we added a side of kitfo which was actually a good portion of meat. If I had the SELAM special for two without adding the extra, I would've been very disappointed as the meat amount is very little. The cost was $40 for the platter and $12 extra for the kitfo.

If there was more than 5*, I would have been given it…read more We came to Toronto for vacation for 10 days, and since we came, we have been going to Selam restaurant every day for dinner. We have been to many Ethiopian restaurants around US and other part of the world but no other Ethnic food is better than Selam Restaurant. The food is very delicious and the customer service is one of its kind. I will recommend to everyone to try this healthy and delicious food with welcoming and warm hospitality.

I rarely get to have Ethiopian food where I live in the States and thought this would be a good…read moreplace to get some near our hotel while we're visiting. This place has a quaint vibe to it and the menu is fairly straightforward. I came with my wife and we were seated right when we walked in. We know portion sizes can be fairly large when Ethiopian food and we didn't want leftovers so opted for their veggie combo for 1. It was actually a good size for us to share and not feel too full. The combo comes with 6 items plus the mixed green salad. The items were all well cooked, I enjoyed the lentils but was 50/50 on things I really enjoyed vs though were okay but that was more of a personal food preference vs the item was good/bad. Overall, I'm glad we stopped in.

I was walking by and noticed they had a veggie platter for $10. I hadn't thought of dinner yet, so…read moreI ordered it to go of course! It's covid right now. There were greens! Plus lots of lentils, their shiro wat was quite spicy but very flavourful. It was 4pm and they had just opened and everything was already made. It definitely hit the spot. I didn't give it 4 stars only because I found the cabbage didn't sit well with me. Now I know cabbage has a reputation but normally I don't find it bothers me I'll try it again to see.

Great food, generous portions, and friendly service. Jolly Bar & Restaurant has a relaxed…read moreatmosphere and tasty dishes. A nice spot to enjoy a meal with friends!

I came in and it was my first experience. The waitress was very kind and helped me choose something…read moreto have. I ended up getting the platter and it was so much food! The flavours had a nice variety from spice to a slight sweetness and it was delicious. I definitely recommend it!

We can't speak to the authenticity, but we loved the platter for 2 from here. Every dish that came…read morewith it was delicious. I saved every last bit and licked the plate clean when I finished the leftovers. It was absolutely worth it and absolutely delicious. Perhaps it is altered for foreigners' tastes, but it worked on us. We will be going back here and it has also opened us up to explore more Ethiopian cuisine. Important to eat with your hands and use the injera bread to scoop up the flavourful dishes. We ate this during the pandemic so it was take-out. The pick up experience was pleasant. The lady running the place was very nice and we would love to dine in when restrictions are lifted as the restaurant itself looks nice, clean, and inviting.

What a cozy and relaxed restaurant. I love the ambience! Such a nice take on Ethiopian culture. I…read moreloved the veggie platter I ordered. Perfect for sharing for two people. Very lovely experience here. We even got a rose bucket to wipe our hands. Check them out if your in and around Christie pits. Relatively inexpensive, especially if you use a groupon.

The service seemed quick and friendly especially when compared to other Ethiopian restaurants in…read morethe area. I was caught by the player feature near the sidewalk for a $5.50 veggie platter, one if my favorite Ethiopian dishes. The size of the portion was much smaller than some other restaurants but the price was also lower than others. The food taste great but I thought other restaurants in the area have better flavors. I was surprised to see the beets on the platter and thought it was good! I will definitely be back!

I ordered the meat and veggie plate for take-away and it hit the spot! I must say that there wasn't…read moremuch on the menu that looked different and/or appetizing but I could stick with this dish; the beef on the plate was especially delicious. My criticism is that their salad looks and tastes as though it was dressed with Kraft Italian dressing. Not so authentic... Good food though overall!

Love their food!! It's so yummy and they have so many vegetarian options. It's more of a takeout…read moreplace and the people are really nice!

Came here for Ethiopian food one evening when I was in town this past summer with my 2 friends…read more This place came up as being highly reviewed place in Google maps by locals, so we thought this place ought to be good. The place appeared to still be under some construction or in the midst of moving, so maybe things have been more settled by now. The place itself looks more like a nightclub or bar rather than a restaurant, but sure enough, they do have food, too. Service was a little slow, as there was only one server/bartender, but she was extremely friendly and sweet. We got a vegetarian platter, and the food itself was extremely good. Hopefully, they're more settled in by now.