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    3.4 (59 reviews)
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    Spanakopita Florentine
    Monica M.

    Ordered the Spanakopita Florentine and shared the Baklava Pancakes with my friend. Price for the first dish was $22 and the latter dish was $16. The egg benedict and the hollandaise sauce were so good. The crispiness also added to the whole dish. There were also hints of orange as well, and as you got to the centre of the dish, it became more sweeter. The pancakes on the other hand were good but didn't really live up to the hype it has online. The ambiance was really nice and cozy, we got seated at the bar where we could see the chefs make the dishes. If you want to sit at the tables, I would recommend placing a reservation. Our waiter was also really friendly and polite.

    Sandra M.

    We went to Bar Koukla for after work drinks. The inside is beautifully decorated with a Mediterranean feel, with a small patio outside. I have mixed feelings about the service; one waitress was really accommodating when we asked if we could move to the patio. However, our waitress on the patio was quite short with us; it felt like we were inconveniencing her with our orders. The food portion sizes are small for what you're paying for.

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    Christopher B.

    Stumbled into Bar Koukla on a random Sunday and had a great time drinking cocktails and enjoying small bits. Awesome atmosphere with a sleek almost European feel. Everyone in the group enjoyed their drinks. The servers and bartenders were also friendly and knowledgeable on the menu.

    Circe
    Robert C.

    I like the atmosphere in this establishment. We sat at the bar for dinner rather than sitting out on the patio. This gave us a big opportunity to speak with the bartender who was a maestro behind the bar. As I like cocktails on the sweet side he recommended the Circe. Not only was it pleasing to the eye but it got my stamp of approval for taste. To follow it up I had a Roz Sour also excellently put together. Presentation on both drinks was flawless. He was an artist behind the bar. For appetizers we had the Moschári which was a beef tartare and Koulouri which was a sesame bread with honey butter. Both were good and both had sesame bread. I would stick with the former since I don't need two sesame bread appetizers although both were fine. For the main entree we split the Mixed Grill. There were a few items that came with this. The Souvlaki was just alright but I really enjoyed the lamb ribs the most followed by the meatballs. The lamb and meatballs had really good flavor....something I hadn't tasted like this before. This is a great place for a date night. The bartender kindly let us go upstairs to the room they had for special events. It was really nice up there with a bar too. I'm sure it's not cheap but seems like a great area for that very special occasion. Put this place on your list for Greek inspired food.

    Mezcal cocktail
    Libby H.

    I've now been to Koukla three times and the food remains excellent. Our server was not only friendly and at times hilarious, she really knew the menu and helped the 3 of us navigate the perfect sharing plates. My favourite dishes by a longshot are the lamb, sesame bread and phyllo triangle. Mushroom dish was our least favourite as it was gritty. And the Mezcal cocktail knocked my socks off (photo attached). Although it was quite loud, I will continue to go back!

    Andrew L.

    Came for a weekend brunch and the truffle eggs were delicious. The egg is perfectly fluffy and not overcooked. The truffle was a nice touch and just elevated the dish. Wish there was some component of acid, maybe something on the side, to round out the dish. Portions are quite small too, would recommend getting several things if you're feeling hungry! Ambience was great and the servers were very friendly and helpful.

    Sasha H.

    We loved the small shareable foods here. The food was all super flavourful and delicious. The feta and the bread was a must. The cocktails were all perfectly done and well balanced. They had happy hour until 7:30 - half priced bottles of wine and sour cocktails.

    Karen K.

    Overall really great spot on Ossington! The vibes are great for someone who wants to go solo or as a group of 2-4 for dinner or drinks. But I'd definitely recommend both! We tried the grilled lamb, eggplants and the octopus on sourdough bread, and it was all so well prepared! The lamb and eggplant were especially delicious. The lamb slid right off the bone and with the eggplant you could taste its natural flavor! Definitely recommend!

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    Eileen L.

    We made a reservation here on a weekend evening, but there was plenty of space so we switched from bar seating to table. Very kind servers who refilled our water every single time. The interior here is nicely decorated, and clean. There is a large bar, and a few tables for dining. We got the sesame bread with honey butter, lamb ribs, and gnocchi. The sesame bread was served warm, the honey butter was sweet and salty. The Lamb ribs were firm and well cooked and seasoned. The gnocchi dish was very small, but they use high quality olive oil that I could taste. For two people, this was not enough food (unless you have a small appetite). Prices are high for the portion size. Washrooms are downstairs, inaccessible.

    Baklava Pancakes
    Areeba Z.

    The hype for this place is real. This has been on our social media platforms for a while now so I made sure to try out their famous brunch when I was in Toronto. The place inside is very small and they have tiny tables and low chairs. Nevertheless the place is always packed! The service is nice, however very slow and our server kept forgetting things we had ordered. We didn't mind as she was very nice. The brunch menu is limited but sounds delicious. The server insisted that everything is shareables and encouraged us to order multiple items to share. Instead we all got a savoury item for ourselves and the pancakes to share. The food took its time to arrive and I'm pretty sure our neighbours who arrived after us got theirs before us. Once we got our food, everything looked instagram perfect. The taste however lacked big time. The pancakes were very sweet and I'm glad we had one savoury item to balance the sweetness. The truffle eggs had absolutely no seasoning. No salt. No pepper. We requested the server to bring us some hot sauce and seasoning however we never saw it come to our table. The coffee however was amazing. Definitely come for the coffee to go. I'd pass on the rest.

    Rea H.

    This place is always to busy so I always wondered what the hype is all about. Other than a beautiful atmosphere and a romantic feel there really wasn't anything special about it. We just came for drinks so I'll have to try to food to give it a more accurate review, but based on the menu it really doesn't feel authentic Greek like its neighbour next door. I ordered the drink with the baklava on top. It was way too strong, it was also 5% drink 95% ice for a $20 cocktail. It was so ridiculously overpriced for frozen water and a piece of the baklava on top (which by the way was just a sheet of the pastry no filling with powdered sugar on top).

    Elvis A.

    This was a planned outing so I had made reservation ahead. I am fan of their original restaurant across the street and recommend it for Greek food most times. The place is open and I recall another spot here a while ago. The interior is nice and inviting however I didn't appreciate the chair without the back rest as it was quite uncomfortable a while. There are plenty of options to meet most dietary restrictions. I went with the Haloomi sandwich sans the bacon. Decent attempt IMO however the portion is small for what you are paying to the extent I ended up sharing a Bakhlava Pancake. The pancake took a while to arrive as apparently its baked fresh (could be in between batches). Hmmm not my idea of a pancake as the filling threw my taste buds off quite a bit. The service is great so kudos for that. I would say 2.5 stars for what one pays.

    Baklava pancakes
    Shaan A.

    3.5 It's a trendy spot on the Ossington strip. I came for brunch and unfortunately didn't have a reservation and was told the wait time was an hour (I saw plenty of empty tables both inside and out). My friend asked if we could sit outside on the patio and the server said she would check - they initially assumed I wanted to be seated inside). Anyways I was seated outside with my friends in a half shaded spot. Lots of inventive brunch options - very tasty and great flavours. Loved the spinach phyllo with poached egg and hollandaise on top - definitely a star. The dishes were very photogenic as well. Water was filled up frequently. In line with pricing for other brunch places.

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