This Armenian restaurant gets 2.5 stars…read more Tanabour was rich, thick & creamy. Yogurt & mint meant it was a bit of an acquired taste, but it was decent.  Samsak was decent. The crumb was crumbly, though slightly dry. The beef tasted decent, though it was a little dry.  Ghacourma was alright. The beef was slightly dry. It came on rice which was confusing given the menu description. We got complimentary prepackaged lavash & pita on request to make the sandwiches, but given how simple the flavour was the sandwich didn't work as it was too dry & plain (since the bread was even drier & less flavourful than the rice). The dish was rather one dimensional without any sauce as the beef was very simply cooked. The rice was also simply cooked with pine nuts.

We decided to get takeout from lavash for lunch…read more Overall, the food was ready on time and packaged nicely so everything was easy to unpack and eat. The hummus and eggplant dip were fantastic. Great flavor, great texture. The salad had crisp lettuce and shredded cheese. The baked potato bread strips add a great crunch to the salad. The meats were all flavorful and cooked well without being dry. Our favorite was the eggplant appetizer which had tons of flavor and texture - just so interesting the way it's put together. Price: It is definitely pricier than your typical restaurant but the quality is definitely high.

Best Turkish restaurant in town by far. Amazing service and…read moreatmosphere. Highly recommended.

Lovely ambiance with modern classy decor. Came for a family dinner with a reservation and was…read moreseated in a round booth to enjoy our meal. To make things simple the four of us shared the mixed kebab for 2, mixed pide and the pomegranate salad. With the complementary bread and dips, it was the perfect amount of food. Food quality was great, with so many great morsels on the mixed kebab platter. Very much worth it!

The place is clean and spacious, with both indoor seating and a patio…read more 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

We had the best time at Efendi, Rutherford location, on a snowy day. We really liked the…read morefamily-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.

They have a complete menu of Turkish cuisine and they're rather busy even on weekdays, but still…read morevery cozy and quiet. There's street parking available on Yonge street (in front of the restaurant). The service is rather fast and efficient even when they're at capacity. We ordered "Baba Ghanoush" and "Garden Salad" and "Yogurtlu Kebab". Baba Ghanoush is not served with fresh baked pita and we were a bit disappointed. The presentation could've been better, too. We also ordered "Kunefe" for dessert and enjoyed it.

This is a Turkish restaurant featuring kabobs and pides (Turkish pizza). We came in weekday night…read moreand it's half full, therefore got seated immediately. We ordered: 1. Mixed platter 5/5 2. Combo for two 5/5 3. Additional salad 5/5 4. Ground Beef pide 3/5 Overall good experience here, staff is very friendly, food is good with big portions, will come back again

Food here is amazing. Customer service here is good…read more Cute little place in a rough area. But very cute.

worst place I've ever been. costumer service is bad, they serve you like if is your responsibility…read moreto buy them. food is 50/50 no to many options of ingredient.

Fantastically fresh food that's family-friendly…read more Food: Had a couple of dishes to share, starting with the garden salad that was very fresh and cool, perfect for a home summer day yet with a hint of sweetness that made it bright and vibrant. The hummus with mushroom was also very unique, it tasted very earthy and balanced the pita very well, providing some chew and meatiness to the dish. The pide was also very nice and crispy, and you can taste each ingredient separately on the pide yet it all melds together with the fragrant spices combine it all. Service: There was plenty of seating available in the restaurant, and the people were all very friendly. As it was our first time, the server helped provide some recommendations and walked us through some favourites on the menu. Atmosphere: The place was a nice and clean, but nothing spectacular in terms of design. Seats were comfortable enough, although the tables were fairly close together.

I landed at the airport and had to make the drive to North Bay. Before the drive I made a quick…read morestop in in Sofra Istanbul for a late lunch/early dinner. There is construction on 400 so it can be tricky to get here. You might have to go one exit passed Steeles and come back but it's worth it. Because of the time I went , there was only on other person in the dining room. You can see back into the kitchen. I like that be because the dining room usually smells pretty good. The server was from Turkey and he had a bit of an accent which made me think the food would be a little more authentic. On the recommendation of the server I got the Cokertme Kebab. It doesn't quite look like it does in the menu picture but it was really good. The beef strips were well seasoned and tender. The yogurt complimented the beef very well and the chips added good texture. I would definitely recommend giving it a try.

Stopped by Bereket Kebab House for Father's Day. The interior is really cozy and spacious. I really…read morelove the design of the place. It makes it very welcoming to both couples and big parties alike. The service was decent. Although we lost our server for awhile, she was usually around. Thank you to Buket for her diligent work. For the food, we had the Bereket Special Mix for 4 - and no, it's not for four people. More like 4-6 people for sure as I split this with a 5 person family. It had everything: beef gyro, chicken skewers, lamb skewers, lamb chops, veggie Urfa Kebab, Adana Kebab, Chicken Adana Kebab, bulgur, rice, onion rings, beef samosa, veggie spring rolls, and slice Lahmacun (found all these on their website) and yeah its worth it! Generous portions and even had enough to take home for another round. Overall - a great visit for an important family day! Would recommend to stop by and try!

Can't believe this place is tucked away by Morningside and Kingston. Not only is the interior…read morebright and inviting, the food is so, so flavourful. Not just the way the food is spiced but that charcoal taste comes through as well. You'd think maybe something like the service would be comprised but no, they're on point as well. We were served by Buket who made sure we were all good and was so pleasant. No doubt coming back after a gym session

We visited here on Saturday morning and had a great dining experience. The food was fresh,…read moreflavourful, and beautifully presented. We were a group of four, and they gave us a but table which was nice (I think the restaurant sitting area itself is quite spacious) My favourite of the day was Beet & Blue Cheese Salad, Beyti Kebab, and Kunafe. And my friend's really enjoyed Kuzu Lokum (lamb on the bread in the picture) and the beef on baba ghanoush. I guess it depends on personal taste. The portions are generous and good to share. I want to try their mixed grill patter and spinach pide next time. There's free parking area too!

It's a very unique kebab place - The interior is not the traditional Mediterranean kind of design,…read morebut rather a modern glam vibe. Some circular sofas were a bit worn though, like they were used at another restaurant and then moved here. They also serve the traditional Turkish breakfast spread too for $37.99 per person, which seems fancy. We ordered the platter for two, which could honestly feed four people. The meat tasted authentic, by which I mean it was simply grilled with little seasoning, no unnecessary sauces. The kebabs were juicy and flavourful too - you could taste the lamb fat that added some richness. Service was okay, not quite attentive but sufficient. The staff just walked away when we tried to stop them for bill, which was surprising. They offer complementary team after the meal, which was thoughtful. Overall it's a nice dining experience if you fancy some Mediterranean glam. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4.5/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 4/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 4/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 3/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 3.5/5 OVERALL - 3.8