Efendi is the best Turkish restaurant in the GTA!!! The best food ever. It tastes just like it does in Türkiye. Top service, beautiful location, and a very nice atmosphere. I highly recommend you try their doner with pilaf, aswell as alinazik. You can't go wrong with anything you order here. Their lamb chops are to die for. read more

The place is clean and spacious, with both indoor seating and a patio. We ordered the Mix Kebab Combo for Two, and the portion was good enough for 3-4 people. The plate had a good variety of meats and no BS (unlike some other restaurants that throw fries on the plate and call it 'delicacy'). They also didn't dip everything into lamb oil to "enhance" the flavour - you could actually taste the meat itself. The beef was soft, the chicken was juicy, and the lamb was tender. They also offered free naan and dipping sauce, which was very nice. For dessert, we had baklava, $4 for a small piece, but we had no complaint considering the free appetizer earlier. Service was okay. The staff was friendly and attentive. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4.3/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 4/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 4/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 4/5 OVERALL - 4.1 read more

Efendi Restaurant - Rutherford - 2-People Combo. Good enough for 3. - Turkish Near Me - Maple, Ontario

We had the best time at Efendi, Rutherford location, on a snowy day. We really liked the family-friendly atmosphere of the restaurant and the friendly and welcoming staff who delivered top-notch hospitality. We ordered "Mix Appetizers" to share, which was served with freshly baked Turkish bread. Spicy Mash had a bit of a kick, but not too spicy, which we enjoyed. Baba Ganoush, Haydari and Hummus were fresh and tasty. For main, we ordered "Efendi Lamb Chops", "Efendi Meat Shish Kebab", "Beyti Kebab", "Sac Tava" and "Spinach and Cheese Pide". Efendi Lamb Chops And Efendi Meat Shish Kebab were served on a hot sizzling plate which was really fun to watch and they were the most tender, juicy and flavourful ones we have ever had. Pide was fresh and the cheese was very tasty. Beyti Kebab had a bit of a kick to it which we really loved; we also enjoyed the combination of yogurt and Spicy Mash; it was a great combination with the veal wraps. Sac Tava was a great combination of cubed beed, green peppers and spices. We loved every bite of our food. We ended on a sweet note with freshly made "Kunefe" and of course Turkish coffee. Kunefe was very delicious and right amount of sweetness. Turkish coffee was served in beautiful cups and we enjoyed both. read more

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I had such an amazing experience at Ziyafet Kebab Modern Turkish Cuisine! From the moment we walked in, everything was perfect. The atmosphere is beautiful and modern, but still very warm and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious -- fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can really taste the quality and care in every dish. Everything we ordered was beyond our expectations. I also want to give a special thank you to Manolya and Pinar. They were incredibly kind, professional, and attentive throughout our visit. They made us feel so comfortable and taken care of. Their positive energy and excellent service truly made our experience even better. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic and high-quality Turkish food. 10/10 experience! read more

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Great food Great service Great people Food was tender and nice Very fresh salad Good meat read more

Excellent food. With so many kebab restaurants in the area The kebab is tasty, moist, and full of flavor. The menu was smaller, but we came hungry and finished everything. The red sauce for the bread was just like pico de gallo, just in case you have a Mexican hankering. We had to ask for water, and there are limited drink options. We sat outside, and enjoyed the great weather. read more

Efendi is our go-to place whenever we crave for Turkish food. The service is top notch and the food, oh my god, soooooo good. We love the mix Kebab for two people $82.99, big volume, good for 3 of us, cannot even finish every time. The restaurant is not big, but is nicely decorated. It is always busy, better to make an appointment beforehand. read more

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Excellent Turkish food with a wide variety of choices on the menu. The food came out quickly which was nice and tasted very fresh. The staff are friendly and very accommodating. The prices are fair considering the freshness of the food. I loved the cutlery and plates - so cute! read more

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We got their very impressive Mix Kebab for 4 people sharing platter (there was 5 of us and that filled us up plenty!) and Efendi Salads. When we arrived for dinner on a weekend, it was PACKED and seems like their patrons were mostly middle eastern locals too. Sign of a good authentic spot! Everything came out hot & sizzling. I think my favourites had to be the kebab meats! read more

Efendi Restaurant - Rutherford - Efendi salad with some pide bread - Turkish Near Me - Maple, Ontario

Good food, good people. The service could be improved just a bit. Otherwise the quality of the food is amazing.

Very amazing and yummy food. The stuff is very helpful and welcoming. The environment is also very calming and respectful. Their food taste amazing and there's so many options to choose from very authentic Turkish food. read more

I visited Efendi for lunch after seeing it on social media. They do not take reservations for lunch so plan accordingly as there might be a wait. It was fairly busy when I arrived. Once inside, they have utilized the space well. The ambiance was lovely. We tried different items on the menu. Baba Ganoush was my favourite, the texture of the spread was smooth, there are pieces of eggplant cooked to perfection. It was paired with fresh bread. Complimentary Salad was fresh & tangy, the portions was large. Adana Kebab was packed with flavour! Beyti Kebab was served on a bed of yogurt, this was oozing with spices was delicious. Kenefe, it was alright, ours didn't pull apart all cheesy. Overall, I enjoyed our lunch. We did have to ask for several items which were missed but they apologized and brought it right away. read more

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Great food, honest prices, great service! Really worth the try! Ate too much though....

The service was really bad. Please take care of it. He is rude and unpleasant. He doesn't like his job.

We had the dinner for 2 this time and it was totally amazing !! The lamb chops just melt in your mouth. We ate a lot and still had left overs. If you are hungry and 2 people you should definitely try this. read more

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Newly opened in the neighborhood. Ambiance is great, with a tasteful Middle Eastern motif. Service was good. Had a misfortune of sitting next to a party with young crying children. However, the excellent food made up for it Had Adana kebob and chicken shish kebob. If you are good with lamb smell, then you should definitely go for Adana. Chicken was cooked perfectly, and it was juicy. Definitely recommend. Advice to manager: if you have a party of 10-12 with young children, you amy want to isolate them from other patrons. read more

Efendi Restaurant - Rutherford - Adana kebob and chicken shish kebob - Turkish Near Me - Maple, Ontario

Excellent service with very tasty meal and good prices. Will definitely be back the dips were really good read more

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Amazing food. Our first dinner in Canada. Most places weren't open during Christmas Eve. We are glad we found Efendi. They take reservations. But they accommodated us as a walk-in when they saw we were families with kids and it was very cold outside. Service is fantastic. Food taste is super. read more

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perfectly cooked food and was delicious. Restaurant is beautiful and clean. Service was quick and polite. Well worth the visit. read more

Efendi Restaurant - Rutherford - Mix Kebab for 4 People - Turkish Near Me - Maple, Ontario

Efendi does not look like super appealing via its storefront. I picked it as a lunch place with a friend based on pictures I saw online. I was really drawn in by the intricate China that they served tea and desserts on if I'm being honest. My friend and I got the platter for 2 and it was a feast. Everything was so delicious and presented beautifully. There were so many good menu options and I felt like this was a perfect sampler of a little bit of everything. I feel like it could probably feed 4 people to be honest - it was a ton of food (but they have a 4 person platter as well). My only suggestion is that the platter should come with serving spoons. We also got Turkish tea which was also delish and presented in the cutest little teacups and saucers - I loved it. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone stopping by this area (a little far from Toronto downtown - but if you find yourself out here, check it out!) It's tucked away in a shopping plaza but honestly feels like a hidden gem. read more

Efendi offers average Turkish food but the service is absolutely pathetic. No one waiter was responsible for seating or for our table. The entrees took forever and bread was served thirty minutes later so the experience was a complete disaster. Will avoid Efendi at all cost. Wasted two hours!! read more

Efendi Restaurant - Rutherford - Entrees - Turkish Near Me - Maple, Ontario

Sadly this place did not meet our expectations. Excited to try this new place, we had a reservation on the weekend for dinner. Once we realized we were going to be a little late (15 mins) we made sure to call the restaurant to let them know but unfortunately no one answered the phone. When we arrived at the restaurant 15 mins after our reservation, we were met with a feeble lecture from the host which we felt was half expected but once we told him that we tried to call and no one answered that really should have been the end of that since there isn't anything else someone can do. After the "greeting" we were seated at our table and that's when the waiting began. We waited for a very long time while not one single waiter (and there were many) came by to greet us or ask if we were ready to order or even offer water. No one was even willing to make eye contact, it was very weird. We eventually realized this was the type of situation where we needed to make the first move. Once we awkwardly flagged someone down, we made sure to order everything at once knowing this was not going to be a "service-oriented" type of place. As for food, we ordered the baba ganoush which felt more like yogurt than eggplant. We had some efendi salads which were very sour and not refreshing at all. Seriously, I've never had a salad I don't like. We ordered $38 lamb chops which were alright but pricy for such an establishment and the beyti kabob which was small for the amount they were charging ($27). There was also a fruit fly circling around which honestly added to the poor experience. All in all we didn't get a good feeling from this place. With the prices they're charging, they really need to step it up. I wish we could like this place, but unfortunately it'll be a hard pass read more

Great food - busy in Friday night. Service was quick and good. Prices reasonable. Food was a tad on the spicier side but non the less delicious. Tables were squished close to each other - that did not mater as the food was a delight read more

This is the second time for us to go to the restaurant. Because of the excellent experience of our first visit, we choose to try it again for my wife's birthday. However, our experience this time is quite bad: no naan was served until we asked, but still without the three pastes. No one comes to add iced water even if we had requested for several times. At last, when I paid the bill, I found the lowest pre-set tips increased to 18%! I don't think we will come back again! read more

It is a bit over priced for jusf bbq food and puting it on wood board. Everything os just same taste.

Amazing food and service, Ambiance is also very good. Higly recommend Adana Kebab, Beyti and Lahmacun.

Service was little late because restaurant was full. Also they brought us foods separately, two of them earlier another two 15 minutes later!! Taste we're okay. read more

This is a busy restaurant with excellent food. The service is not great but the food is good

Mixed Kebab for 4 - tender meat that was incredibly tasteful. Absolutely loved it! The yogurt drink is skippable though

This place is wonderful. Some restaurant's appeal is with their scenery, some with how good the food looks. This place is all that AND the food is delicious. Seriously I can't understate how good the kebab and sides were. Make sure to not skip out on the tea and desserts. Definitely the cherry on top for my family and I. Also the waiters that served us made sure our water didn't see the bottom of the cup. All in all excellent experience at this. Definitely will be returning in the future. Kudos to the staff and management here read more

The food was very tasty. kebabs were fully cooked. In general, I liked it very much.

We had a wonderful dinner here on Saturday night with friends. The service, food and ambiance were very impressive. And thank you Pinar for your attentive and excellent service. read more

fair at best. the dips were good but the mains were mediocre, Luke warm and expensive