Overall: 5 stars…read more Soothingly calm botique restaurant that offers breakfast for the Anndore House. As a Globalist, I found this Hyatt breakfast to have a small but good amount of variety all executed well. The seating is comforting and the staff are pleasantly friendly and attentive. Brioche French Toast - Thicc cut of toast that is crisp on the edges and soft in the center that pairs with the hazelnut spread. The berries add some needed freshness and the sweetness is balanced with the Canadian maple. Avocado Toast - Light and healthy breakfast featuring a thicc cut of sourdough, a generous spread of smashee avocado, and some light greens. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: +1 Menu: E Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

The service and food here are excellent. I reordered the french toast three days in a row because…read moreit was just that good. They also have excellent coffee and a beautiful restaurant space. Will be back!

Food was amazing. I started off the grilled octopus and grilled calamari - both cooked perfectly…read moreand paired well with their creamy tzatziki. The branzino was great as well, super fresh and not fishy. Service was great. The waiters promptly took my order, and made sure to check in once I received my food. Ambiance is upscale, but there were many people dressed in business attire dining in for lunch. I would definitely come back!!

Solid choice for Greek restaurant. Great staff and service…read more Ambiance was really nice. Food was solid. Traditional made. Had the village salad. Lots of tomatoes and enough feta. Fish stew was great. Lots of seafood. Good flavor. Great meal. Nothing wowed me but I would come back if I am in the area.

This is a large and beautiful restaurant. Everyone who works there was very friendly. I went late…read moreabout 9pm so it was empty. I got the chicken fournou and I shared the kale salad and crispy dolmodes. The chicken was very good and I really enjoyed the kale salad. The dolmodes were good but would be way better without the fried crispiness.

Made reservations and got seated right away on a Thursday night just before 8pm. It was quite dead…read morein the restaurant, there were only about 2 tables in such a big space. My friend and I were a bit worried that the food might not be fresh or tasty. We checked our coats, and looked at the menu. We ordered 2 glasses of white wine and both were great. We were surprised when we received a free starter like an amuse bouche which was pretty tasty. Then we received the beautifully presented octopus dish. We took photos and split it. The kitchen or waiter noticed us splitting the first dish and brought out the pasta and fish dish already split in 2 which was very considerate of them! We enjoyed the delicious flavourful food. Everyone so far tasted great! We had a bit of pasta each left over. Our waiter came and packed them into containers but when he brought them back he did not know which container belonged to which person and both were placed in one paper bag which confused us. We both needed a bag each as we were going our separate ways after dinner. He later on apologized for the mistake. We did order dessert and that too was thoughtfully split in 2. The ice cream was amazing. I would go back just for the ice cream! Delicious strawberry sauce and crunchy bits of pistachio and some sort of praline it was a great end to the meal. Would I go back? Yes definitely!

I had dinner with my wife and a friend on Saturday, July 18. We all had different main courses and…read morethe food was excellent. Service was extremely well done, and I felt that we were taken care of in an amazing way. The restaurant is cosy and friendly. I will certainly be coming back for more.

This restaurant was bustling and server was friendly. Lost stars because it was so hot. With an…read moreopen kitchen concept, ventilation and comfort is key. It was so hot that it was hard to enjoy the meal. Food was delicious though. Cooked so well and played very beautifully. I hope to return to try more of this wonderful menu, but hopefully they will address the comfort issue. The flat iron steak and seared tuna were big hits with the group

We came here to enjoy the summer patio by the water, and the food was as good as the ambiance…read more Although we sat outside at the patio, the interior of the restaurant was gorgeous and pretty large. They have a patio overlooking the lake by the water (some tables are shaded with patio umbrellas, some aren't), and another side patio by the park. The patio with the water view and shade tends to fill up quickly in the summer. Both the food and service were excellent. Although we came during brunch hours (between 11 am - 2:30 pm), we were able to request for and order from the regular dine-in menu. The brunch and regular menus are very similar, except the brunch menu has a few additional brunch items (omelettes, pancakes, toasts, etc.) and doesn't have some of the pastas that are in the regular menu. All the dishes that we ordered were excellent: 1) Pulpo (grilled octopus, squid, crispy potatoes, aioli, pesto purée, extra virgin olive oil) - This was technically an appetizer, but it could've been a main dish given the portion size and what it contained (good amount of octopus and squid which were perfectly cooked, and a lot of crispy potatoes which were 10 out of 10). 2) Arugula Artichokes Salad (with frisée, pomegranates, limoncello vinaigrette) - Great side, loved the combination of arugula and artichokes. Some places serve artichokes that are pickled and too salty, but the artichokes here were great without being overly salty. 3) Truffle Pizza (with truffle cream sauce, fontina cheese, mushrooms, and truffle oil) - You can really taste the truffle here, and the dough was great (a bit chewy with some grill marks). 4) Squid Ink Mafalde (with mussels, calamari, shrimps, scallops, leeks, and lemon butter sauce) - The mafalde pasta was perfectly al dente; I really liked the chewy texture of the wide ribbon-shaped pasta with ruffled / wavy edges. It came with a good mix of seafood, and the sauce wasn't too much. Everything went very well mixed together. 5) Fennel Herb-Crusted Ahi Tuna (with green beans, roasted fennel, cherry tomatoes, and olive tapenade) - Great taste, texture, and it came with a good amount of vegetables. It was a perfect summer patio meal while enjoying the lake breeze by the water.

Went for an early dinner and loved the vibe! Such a cute place and nice that it is right on the…read morewaterfront. While yes per other reviews, there is a fence up due to construction but you could still see the water. The server was very nice and attentive, refilling water and checking on me. I started with the Simona Luminos which was light and refreshing. I got a side Caesar salad to start which was a large side. The salad was good with perfect amount of dressing. The bowl it was served in was a bit weird as it was challenging to eat out of it. For my entree, I got the Rigatoni Bolognese which was good. Pasta was cooked just right. The lemon ricotta was interesting and added sweetness.

AMAZINGLY curated menu with INSPIRING pasta dishes and flavours that honour the seasonal…read morefruits/vegetables. Although we noticed most tables ordered their Olives & Focaccia bread appies...we decided to dive into something different: Hokkaido scallop (3.5/5)- refreshing with a mild cucumber and strawberry taste complimenting the sea scallopy flavours. Ontario zucchini (3.5/5) - another refreshing appie that plays homage to what's in season. Very light flavours, a bit of lemon, ricotta & pine nuts for interest. Broccoli and cashew butter (5/5) - love all the flavours, components & textures with this one. Especially with that Parmesan crisps! Corn & Bacon jam Agnolotti (5/5) - the corn...IT'S GOT THE JUICE! Pockets of pure sweet corn bliss wrapped in thin beautifully done pasta. Stunning colours in this dish. Campanelle & lamb sausage (4/5) - loved this savoury pasta dish, nice contrast to the sweeter corn pasta we had. Everything worked well together and the nuttiness of the arugula balanced it. Vanilla cheesecake with Shiso (5/5) - the lightest fluffiest cheesecake and I enjoyed the refreshing shiso mouse separately as well. I also appreciated their dishes were priced reasonably and didn't cost an astronomical amount! Looking forward to coming back already.

Got seated at the window even though there were empty tables for 2, but it was fine. Just not…read morespacious enough for the amount of food we ordered. They did stagger all our dishes though. Server was friendly and even brought out some chocolates at the end of our meal after having overheard my friend and I talking about her birthday. We got the house wine, which was on the sweeter side but I loved it. We also got the grilled focaccia, burrata, Argentinian shrimp, ravioli, and tonarelli. The focaccia was 3 big pieces and not very oily, which was nice. The burrata looked like only half a burrata but came with this praline crumble, which was delicious. The Argentinian shrimp was my favorite dish - it had Asian flavors with a dominant ginger flavor. The ravioli had massive amounts of walnuts on it and was like having dessert pasta. I wish it had come out at the end, but we ended with the tonarelli, which had a nice salty seafood flavor with the clams. There's not a whole lot of clams in it but it had great flavor. I'd definitely come back for their meat dishes next time.

Alexa Play "You Stole the Show", by Sienna Spiro…read more Okay Canada! This foodie took her talents across the border to visit a very special friend (we are dating them ALL) and when a friend insists a place is a must, you listen. That's how I ended up at Mamakas Taverna in Toronto, and let me tell you... this was absolutely worth the passport stamp. Mamakas feels like stepping into a chic Aegean escape right in the middle of the city. The space is small, yet bright, stylish, and warm, with that effortless Greek charm that makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. The energy is lively but intimate, the kind of place where the food, the vibe, and the company all hit at the same time. From the moment the plates hit the table the spreads, the fresh seafood, you understand why locals treat this spot like a staple. It's elevated without being pretentious, comforting without being basic, and every bite tastes like someone's yiayia whispered secrets into the recipe. If Toronto is going to show out like this, I'll happily keep bringing my foodie passport back. This year is INTENTIONAL! I will be in a new country more often to try new places but honestly Toronto may have to be a quarterly trip. The food places were that good here! Plus he's not that bad either! Shout out to our cute waitress! Let's get into it! Okay so you see all my pictures! I was told I was trying it all! I love a man who understands your love for food! Starters- You must get the dips! Tzatziki - loved this. You could taste the lemon. Taramosalata - this was my favorite! More please! Ask for more Pita bread! We did! Melizanosalata - They changed the recipe so this was just okay according to my date. Mains- Kotopoulo - Tea Brined Chicken and Mushrooms. Sooooooo yummy! Drools writing this. Lavraki- 1.5lb Whole Grilled Aegean Sea Bass - I LOVED this! Sides- Lahanika - Veggies soooooo yummy and fresh! Tiganites Patates - potatoes so delicious! I need more!! Yes! Yes! And MORE YES! Book your reservation for here! If you don't live here, book that flight!

It's been a few years since I was in Greece, so I was dying to try Mamakas. It can be very hard to…read morefind Greek food that rivals that of what you get when actually in Greece, but some of this was very good. The tzatziki was very nice, and kind of a staple. I loved the bread they provided for dipping. It was well seasoned and fresh. I thought the lamb chops were very good. Again the seasoning on each of the dishes were excellent. I definitely want to come back and try more. While it may not necessarily be on par with what I ate in Greece, it came close and invoked memories.

Mezes has been my go to Toronto greek joint for decades! This newer location is where pappas used…read moreto be. It is stunning architecturally. The made it an indoor outdoor seating space for the patio. The restaurant interior is tiered with and upper deck and ground level like their older restaurant (now their take out pick up location). If you heard downstairs, there is the most cozy atmosphere! (Like dropping into nana's living room but classy!) Their food is always phenomenal. Today i ordered the small kria plate (think a mix of four types of hummus like substances) with the extra naan (always get the extra naan!) I've been to a number of greek restaurants in my day and no one does the kria platter quite like here. For my main, i ordered the octopus appetizer. Don't let it being an appetizer fool you, that octopus is one meaty boy! Service was great as usual. No water pitcher was left empty! As always i will return to this wonderful establishment with my friends and family in the future.

Finally! It's been a while since I found a place that will actually flambé the saganaki at the…read moretable! Great start to the night and the food for sure. I took a patio table as the weather was nice and it's all covered anyways. It was packed and a little loud but not uncomfortably so. Great wine selection, some great drinks available as well. I ordered the Lamb Souvlaki dinner, it came with a side salad, potatoes and rice. Server made sure to time the arrival of all dinner components well with my salad arriving just as I finished the saganaki. Everything tasted great, lamb was cooked to my requested temp, I got unlimited tzatziki which was amazing. Service was friendly and attentive, definitely recommend for your next dinner date for sure!