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    Drom Taberna

    3.7 (79 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    DROM TABERNA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Will T.

    Food not spectacular and portions were tiny for $20. Patio was above average and music was eclectic and appreciated. Service slow.

    Mushroom with cracked wheat
    Alekhya M.

    We've wanted to come here for a really long time ever since we walked past this place when we went to check out the cool graffiti alley. The live music and the unusual name caught our eye. It's an Eastern European bar serving alcohols and food traditional to that part of the world. The menu is unique - something I've never seen in too many places. So you get that authenticity right from the start. The alcohols (rakija) look like they're reasonable (like $5, $7) but they're served in tiny quantities but super concentrated. So you can down it quickly (although not recommended) and keep getting more. The food is really good too. I had their cracked wheat with mushroom starter and my husband got beef swekers. Both of us enjoyed our food thoroughly. It felt like a very hearty meal. Again, the food, like alcohol, doesn't feel expensive but the quantities are also on the smaller side. The best part of Drom is the atmosphere and the live music. They had two amazing bands the night we were there. They request that you donate and almost guilt you into doing so but as a place that doesn't charge cover for such good music, it's not a bad idea to support local talent. We loved the atmosphere - it was so vibrant! No wonder they are always busy and have a wait. Luckily we didn't have to wait because we went early on a Saturday and we were in a bigger group but for a party of two, we saw that the wait is longer and it can be tricky snagging a table. We will be back to try more of the Eastern European alcohols and more fun music.

    Amy L.

    The place is trendy and hipster and I really wanted to like it from the moment I stepped in. People are friendly, the decor is very cool, and cocktail names are hilarious. However, the music wasn't great and the food left a lot to be desired. We had pierogis, borscht, chicken skewers, and goulash, all were quite mediocre. I have many friends who like Drom, so maybe we were just unlucky with our visit. Well, we will try to give it another try in summer and update this review if we like it better this time.

    Stage area with live band
    Damian R.

    Was here for the live music and the food was just amazing. Generous portions and very tasty. The service was attentive but not overly so. Love the concept of bringing in world music. Will definitely be back!

    Pan roasted fingerling potatoes in garlic butter and herbs
    Culinary S.

    THE BASICS We've been huge fans of Drom Taberna from the day they opened and want to find a way to support them during the Covid lockdown. Drom is the sister restaurant to La Palette, Queen Street West's fixture (and best, IOHO) French bistro. Drom has quickly established a well-deserved notoriety for it's genuine underground culture vibe, delicious affordable Eastern European food (best enjoyed on their great patio lockdowns permitting) and, of course, the spectacular live music. We're always a little nervous about ordering takeout from restaurants that have always focused on dine in, but in this case we needn't have worried. Drom Taberna's food is, as it turns out, perfect for delivery; everything travels well and reheats beautifully. THE SERVICE While it may seem odd to include comments on service for a delivery meal we beg to differ. Good service is good service, no matter what the circumstances, and in this case the folks at Drom Taberna were super helpful in helping us place an order. We called two days in advance and asked them to put together a menu to celebrate a special evening at home for under $100. They put together a lovely meal on budget, and delivered it precisely on time and with good humour. We couldn't have been more happy with the end-to-end service. THE FOOD (*Note: all prices are before 13% HST) The menu is a mix of Eastern European and Balkan fare. It's all very sharable and really suits a casual evening of grazing with a loved one. In an ideal world (read: pre-pandemic) it's great food to share with friends while listening to music and indulging in a few (OK, maybe many! lol) drinks. Goulash - This is possibly the best goulash we have ever had, rivalling our previous "best ever" - a platter of heavenly goulash we devoured at a renowned Hungarian restaurant in Warsaw. Goulash is a rich, flavour-packed meat stew with vegetables. The main flavor profile is Hungry's famous paprika. This is great cool weather noshing, and all-season comfort food. We mop up every drop of the rich sauce at the end, leaving our plates spotless before they hit the dishwasher. Pro tip: for two people order the large portion and save a little bit for breakfast. This goulash with runny yolk, fried egg is outrageous (it would be awesome with a poached egg as well). $16.95 (half portion for $10.17). Ćevapi - Full disclosure; we're addicted to these. They are wonderfully grilled Bosnian beef and veal kabobs bursting with juicy flavour. Tuck one into some of the bread they provide, top it with the red pepper relish (ajvar) and the cream cheese sauce (kajmak), then add a generous amount of the paper-thin slices of onion they provide, and enjoy the mouth pleasure! 5 pcs. $13.56; 10 pcs. $23.56 - worth every penny! Mushrooms - Eastern European cuisine is famous for its mastery of all things mushrooms. These king oyster and cremini mushrooms were cooked with garlic, onions, kale and herbs, all tossed in a delicious green adjika sauce. This is a dish full of deep flavours - umami for days, as we've described it to friends. $15.85 Potato - these pan roasted fingerling potatoes are a thing of beauty. Cooked with garlic butter and green adjika they have a creamy texture that seemed to melt in the mouth. They were so good that we broke our long-standing rule about keeping some fingerlings for next day pan frying (trust us, this is a good rule) and just devoured them all at our evening sitting. Rule breaking can be sooo satisfying. $7.91 Burek - we've had some disappointing burek in the past, but this one was absolutely delicious. This dish is similar to spanakopita: buttery and flaky pastry filled with spinach and feta. It was the best one we've had! ($10.17) Just a note for those fans of Pierogi (we know you're out there). We didn't have them as part of this meal, but have had them when dine-in was an option. Because of the Polish heritage of one half of our dynamic duo people ask us to comment on pierogi all the time, so we're weighing in on this one. To be honest, this is the only dish on Drom Taberna's menus that we would not order again. While the cheese and potato filling is just right, they came coated in rosemary breadcrumbs, which we weren't fans of. That's just a matter of personal preference, we're sure others would try this and enjoy them. THE BOOZE Misha - Drom Taberna's face to the world - has been creating his own vodka infusions. They're delicious. We enjoyed one flavoured with clementines and bitters. It made for a perfect digestivo for two. Perhaps fittingly we've forgotten the price of the booze on this night - oops! THE PRICE We've listed prices for all the dishes so will summarize by saying that Drom Taberna's prices are very reasonable, particularly in light of the quality and quantity of food that you get in each order. Our entire meal came in at under $100 (mystery priced booze, HST and delivery included). Great value for money!

    Koji S.

    Keep adding photos because I keep returning and trying new items! Some new drinks (a cocktail made with a plum liqueur, I believe) and food (Bosnian meatballs to share). I stayed for a full afternoon to listen to three different artists - one bossa nova, one big band, one more popular brand bass - all of which were great in their own way.

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    Bojan P.

    Ambiance: A bit run down, but has some charm to it. lots of interesting posters around the place. Food: (4 stars) Chevaps are amazing! The goulash potine iz sub par. Will come here for the food!

    Beet salad
    Lisa O.

    At Drom Taberna, I was able to satisfy my cravings and had some European dishes. I was able to try here the cabbage rolls, cevapi (kebabs), beet salad and goulash poutine. The cabbage rolls was my favourite here. Seasoned well, great texture while the kebabs were a great hit. Reasonable portions with a great sauce to dip in! The beet salad was simple but flavourful, nothing unique, and lastly the poutine was average. This dish did have a crunch, however the meat ratio was more than the fries so I couldn't enjoy the combination together properly. * Overall, I'd recommend those looking to try European food, to visit here. There was a live band playing in the background which made it quite nice. However I should mention that the patio (at least the section I sat in) was not heated at all! There were a few heaters spread out however it didn't help with the coldness, or some of them weren't on. Also, reservations are highly recommended. Check out IG: @ooi.eats for your next foodie adventure and restaurant reviews!

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    3 years ago

    Terrible service from the management time to the security. They act as they are making us a favor. Not worth the try!

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    6 years ago

    Delicous feel good tasty filling food. Live music every night. A real mix of music. Very fun!!

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    4 years ago

    Would definitely come again, great show by the artists and the owner is pretty cool. Will definitely be coming back again

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    This place has the best vibe. The live music is so fun and the food is non-pretentious and good.

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    8 years ago

    Awesome place, great and tasty food, service is awesome, nice vibe... I'd recommend it 120%

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    8 years ago

    One of my new favourite Toronto hang outs for live music. Super fun and diverse crowd, all over good vibes!

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    4.3(16 reviews)
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    We had just crossed the border and came here for lunch based on the reviews. This place is located…read morein a strip mall and there were plenty of parking. The restaurant is small, but vast enough that you won't feel squashed. The "buffet" is situated to the side, with menu items framed behind it on mounted shelves and a mural painted next to the shelves. You tell them what you want and they scoop it for you. A TV plays in the very back and the drink cooler sits across from the buffet as well. We ordered the following: Cabbage rolls combo with buckwheat and cabbage on the side. It was basically stuffed cabbage. Hubs & daughter thought this was good, but it was no big deal. It was ok. Mushrooms and cabbage pierogi and cheese and potatoes pierogi - Overall these were good but we've had better. Hubs only had the mushrooms and cabbage pierogi and he said that he enjoyed this better than the entrees. Somehow, he didn't get to try the cheese and potatoes pierogi. Schnitzel with green beans and potato pancake- Daughter liked the schnitzel and thought that the sides were ok. Hubs thought the schnitzel and the potato pancakes could've used a little more crisp and that it should be fried a little bit longer. Taste wise was ok. The string beans were overcooked and reminded him of school cafeteria. He always wanted to try it but felt disappointed. Tripe soup - We over got to eat this while there, so Hubs had it a few days later. He said that this was pretty good. It was beefy and the tripe was nice and soft. This was one of the better tripes he's had in his lifetime. Daughter is diabetic and wanted diet soda but they didn't have any, so she ended up getting water. The restaurant was cute but it was cold. All the patrons were wearing coats. Place could use some heat. Service was friendly and quick, though. Glad we got to try it, though.

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    Some of the best pierogies I've ever had (though I've only had them a few times in California, at…read moreSt Jacobs market, and Mrs. Ts). The dough is handmade, thick and chewy, which is my preference. We tried all four savory pierogies and the meat pierogi was my favorite, and potato/cheese was my second favorite. The dumpling skins absorbed the flavor of the fillings and were very savory, not just floury. On the other hand, the dessert blueberry dumpling skins seemed a little thinner and did not absorb any filling flavor, so were a little plain. You should put them whole into your mouth or else you will lose a lot of the berry juice! My partner really liked the tomato sauce on the cabbage rolls and said those rolls were some of the best he's had. I thought they were tender and standard, good. The mustard was slightly sweet and I liked it a lot. The sour cream was thick and tangy, perfect for the pierogies. The sauerkraut was good, though I personally prefer a slightly sweet and less tangy sauerkraut. And the kielbasa was also standard but good. I really liked my mocha, which tasted like how I think mochas should be made: more of a hot chocolate with some coffee added to it. We also tried a prune or date paczki. It was good as a thick glazed donut, though there was hardly any filling. Would definitely come back for savory pierogies!

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