First time trying Armenian food, but definitely not the last! The whole experience was wonderful from start to finish. The restaurant is tucked inside a charming little house with a deck out front, string lights & such a cozy feel. When we arrived, it was packed with couples young & old and families, and the whole atmosphere felt low-key, warm & joyful. We ordered wine and a few things from the menu: Fattoush Salad, Sarma (grape leaves), Cheese Borak, dips (hummus, moutabbal & lavash eggplant) and Shish Taouk (chicken kabobs). While there are similarities to Middle Eastern food, there were some subtle differences I really loved, especially the chicken, which was incredibly moist & flavorful, and the Cheese Borak, which I'd never had before and was SO good. Everything we tried was delicious, the service was wonderful, and I would absolutely come back. read more

Lavash Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This Armenian restaurant gets 2.5 stars. 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. read more

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We decided to get takeout from lavash for lunch. 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. read more

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" Wow factor " authentic, Armenian fare Lavash serves up authentic Armenian diaspora cuisine in a family format. After parking in the huge lot, ,it feels like home as you walk into a semblant of a modern urban chic house with about 30 or so seats spread out before you hit a wall of an impressive wine art cellar and some Armenian tableaux and artifacts along the walls, not to miss the fully stocked bar that also features a few bottles of the signature syrupy fruit and plum compote cocktail bottles that are so common in Eastern Europe. For appetizers, We started with the grilled hallumi ($13), which came in a lovely wide and narrow olive patter with cucumber slices and tomatoes, delicious! Next,came a lovely bowl of the garlic and mint labneh dip ($10) - It was bursting with flavor and needed every bit of the nicely packed lavash and pita breads to mop every bite! We couldn't help but indulge into the lentil soup ($5) which came in a lovey ornament bowl with a side of riled crispy pita chips. I have had my share of lentil soups over time ... and this one is definitely above the crowd! We were slowly getting full and we are just at the starters, Still!!! So I unbuckled my belt to give my tummy some wiggle room and just as I was doing that; a heaping bowl of amazing looking tabouleh salad waltzed onto the table ($13) - and let me tell you, wow! This was clearly just made in the back kitchen right there and then as it was bursting with fresh flavor, not too oily and just the right balance of lemony goodness in the well balanced dressing For the main, we opted for the filet mignon platter ($27) which came in as the star of the show at our table. The Cutesy square patter was lined up with the most tender seasoned grilled filet mignon beef cubes , definitely a barbecue showpiece and the highlight of the meal, MMMM MMM MMM yes, it was delicious, tender and a heaping portion with its two skewers ona bed of lavash bread which was soaking up the juices drippy below, wow! Yes, wow!. There was also a grilled lavash bread slice with a spicy tomato and onion topping baked in which is divine when you add in the side of the accompanying garlic sauce, chargrilled jalapeño and tomato, agan... wow! Wow wow! We added a side of rice ($8) which was delicious - a type of fluffy and buttery basmati rice that had vermicelli noodle pieces mixed in; Mmmm Mmmm Mmmmm!!! Just as we were about to burst, we were curious about the " dessert of the day " ($6)), Our meal was such an amazing experience thus far, how could we not at least try out the surprise? And we were stunned by how amazing the featured baklava patter serving was. Baklava is so common and we have all idly tried all kinds of varieties; In the Greek and Turkish varieties with are fillled with layers of phyllo sheets, istachio filing and then soaking and fully drenched almost taking swirls in a pool of sweet syrup this making them inedible after a few bites. Lavash's version of this dessert of the day " came into 5 cigar style small Baklava pieces that were nice and not too sweet at all; and this Armenian version of baklava was filled with actual baked whole pistachio kernels - wow, wow wow! Again, wow! There was a hint of syrup at the base of the platter below of each piece, it was so light that we can just savor and gobble up each one with 2 bites per baklava, wow! I was getting so full, I just had to wash it down with some hot mint tea just to keep my belly from bursting and finish things up on a high note, again, wow! Well, earlier I mentioned about unbuckling the belt, this is by far one of the best meals and dining experience we have had in a while - so remember to just come hungry because there is serious barbecue eating that you will be doing once you enter this amazing family run Armenian house...I mean restaurant. We definitely had to take some take out containers to enjoy some of the flavors later on. Did you know that tabouleh when it is properly prepared and fresh like it is here at Lavash, tastes even better the next day as the juices from the dressing fully bastes the parsley? Ah!...we haven't left yet and I already can't wait for lunch tomorrow! See you soon Lavash, definitely worth the drive out - and we will definitely be back! #wow! read more

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Never tried Armenian food before. Mediterranean is not my favorite, but I think the quality is not bad, plus venue and service are both good. read more

Incredible, beautifully presented and delicious dishes from Armenia and the surrounding areas. Hit this restaurant on a business trip to GTA and this was a #1 top pick that we will visit again. Service was spot on and the wait minimal despite many large parties. read more

Lavash Restaurant - Combo for 2 - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

When the name of the place is Lavash, the minimum I expect is fresh warm lavash bread. No fresh lavash bread here.. Cold bread wrapped in plastic bags... When I asked if they have any fresh lavash, they offered to microwave the cold ones... The the service was sad (ordered tea, never got it) and at no point anyone cared to check if there is anything we need. The 3 stars are for the meats that were fairly fresh and tasty. Overall I don't think I'll be visiting this establishment again. read more

Lavash Restaurant - Cold pitas wrapped in plastic bags... - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Our food was incredible! Great service too, I was welcomed by a waiter as soon as I came in.

From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, welcoming, and professional. The staff were attentive without being intrusive and made us feel right at home. The food? Outstanding. Every dish was full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and beautifully presented. You can tell the ingredients were fresh and prepared with care. read more

Interesting dishes. All halal. The restaurant is intimate and nicely decorated. I think its a home renovated into a restaurant. Had the Lebanese MAKANEK for an appetizer which is a serving of a bunch of seasoned mini sausages in pomegranate molasses and pine nuts. It was interesting, though a lil stiff and dry; and ghavourma which was pulled beef on a rice, basically. They ghavourma was not extremely flavourful, but still tasty. The place was a bit dead for a weekday night, and the staff didn't offer us any drinks. Half way through the meal we had to ask for water. There is parking around the building. I would recommend this place if you're looking to try something new and interesting. read more

Lavash Restaurant - MAKANEK (appetizer. Lil beef sausages with pomegranate molasses and pine nuts). - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came here on a Friday evening. It wasn't busy, no reservation needed. We ordered a combo for 2 and had leftover for another meal. We also ordered a yogurt and mint soup. This is our first time having Armenian food. We enjoyed everything, especially the roasted eggplant dip . All meat was really soft and tender. Would recommend it. read more

Lavash Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Amazing food and great service! Very clean and lovely environment to dine in! Highly recommend! read more

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FOOD: 4/5 We ordered a combo for 2 for $50. I was blown away by Baba Ganoush, Mouttabal, and Cheese Borak. My wife really liked the aforementioned items and Kebbeh. Rice was very tasty as well. Meat dishes left me disappointed though. Shish Tawook, Filet Mignon, and Kebab were all dry. They were all well done. Such a waste of meat. Normally, you expect the waiter to ask, "How do you want your meat? Rare, medium rare, medium or well done." Not here. They brought out 3 dry skewers that I ended up eating because I was hungry, not because I was enjoying the meal. SERVICE: 3/5 Nothing special. The waitress didn't even ask if I wanted the meat well done, medium or medium-rare. I paid $50 for a meal that I partially enjoyed due to overcooked meat. Not sure what the tip is expected for which starts at 15% on the payment terminal. A tip is earned for above and beyond service, when the server is particularly attentive to a customer. When an empty glass gets refilled without you noticing. When someone comes over and asks, "Is everything is ok with your meal?", etc. However, when the waitress can't even pack the food to go and you have to perform a service she's supposed to do, what's the tip for? My own labour? When you go to a restaurant, you expect a certain level of service and attentiveness. After all, I can eat at home just fine. Tipping is for great service. Not for ordinary or subpar service. WASHROOM: 5/5 One of the best and cleanest restaurant washrooms I've seen. A clean washroom is always a good sign when it comes to restaurants. read more

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I ordered chicken and rice and it was excellent for $28.00, I also ordered Sarma which is grape leaves for $15.00.....The grape leaves are inedile and whatever they are stuffed with, is not rice, but something brown and I don't think it's rice, just something disgusting. read more

Solid choice for middle eastern. A bit of an odd physical location but the food and service is a win/win. Would go again. read more

This is a new place that opened in the neighborhood that my wife wanted to try. We ordered mixed kabob and 2 appetizers, samsak (fried dough with beef) and garlic yogurt. I'm glad we finally tried Lavash because the food was VERY good. The samsak was addictive. The kabob was well seasoned and had a delicious charcoal flavour to it. The rice was also very flavourful and moist. The service was great. We ordered over the phone. They gave us a pick up time and the food was ready for us when we arrived. I'm definitely going back. I suggest you try it. Great value for the money. read more

I had the lentil soup and the eggplant salad. The salad 5/5. Eggplant, carrots, walnuts n more. Light smokiness. Lentil soup 3/5. Decent thickness but bit plain. But pepper availb on table which i appreciate. The decor is bright and light and very clean. Too many overhead lights actually. Staff friendly. Priced right. read more

Lavash Restaurant - Eggplant n veggie salad - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went for a family get together- very early dinner so it was quiet. Service was good and quick. Enjoyed the food. A little drafty by the door though. Will be back. read more

I love the kebabs especially the mix platters, the taste is very different an authentic Armenian cuisine, I'd come back in this place again read more

Lavash Restaurant - Mix kebab platters - 4pcs ground beef, 2pcs Filet Mignon, 3 pcs. chicken ordered 1 extra pcs., grilled bread with pepper sauce and rice - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Incredible service! Went for takeout and food was ready very fast. Everything tasted great, definitely coming back soon!

We used to go quite often as the quality was excellent when they first opened. The food was very flavourful and you could taste the effort and care the chef put in. Unfortunately they have fallen in quality clear disregard for what is being served to customers. Completely burned and charred kebabs. We had to throw out half of it after cutting off the charcoal. No thanks we don't want stomach/colon cancer. See you never again. read more

Lavash Restaurant - Burned and still served - Lebanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love this place. Got the combo for two which was very good. Meat was very tender. Hummus and mouttabal very tasty, and large portions. I loved the kebbeh and cheese borak. Our server recommended the eggplant salad and I'm glad we ordered it. Might have been my favourite dish. Also got the two soups, both good. This was way too much food for two people, but I got to eat it the next day. Also loved the juices. Will definitely be back. read more

Ordered takeout dinner and 2 party platters visiting 3 times within 1 week. Their food is delicious. First time trying Armenian food so I had nothing to compare to, but my family enjoyed the food so much we went back again and again. They also have excellent service. I called them many times inquiring about ingredients because I was concerned with my sister's nut allergy. They were extremely patient with me and very helpful!! Wonderful restaurant! read more

Excellent food and reasonable portions for the price. I tried the chicken, beef, and ground beef kebab and all 3 were season well and very tender and juicy. Fries are good, nothing exceptional. Garlic sauce is above average and lavash is great as it should be read more

Ordered for delivery. Excellent food, just withholding a star till we can rate a dine-in experience. Great kibbeh appetizer, wonderful hummus and very tasty kebabs. My roommate enjoyed the lentil soup, which came with croutons and lemon. Even the rice was very tasty, real Middle Eastern style with browned vermicelli bits mixed in. Definitely want to try more dishes from them. Based on the dine-in prices on their own web menu, I'd also say they are quite reasonable, especially the large platters being a bargain. read more

Drove by and they appeared to have a nice patio. A few days later checked out what appeared to be a fine varied Armenian style menu. All the regular dishes and then a few more. Earlier today I checked out the reviews here and elsewhere. 5 Stars here and that was consistent on other site. Then I applied a bit of logic and sifted out the obvious reviews that did not seem genuine. Still came up with 5 Stars after doing that. My wife called them and made a reservation for 6:30 p.m. They were happy to accept it and they informed us they were doing a party. We arrived 10 minutes early, and I checked in inside (Patio Dining only are the local rules). A very attractive well decorated 'fresh' restaurant with nice lighting. The hostess politely asked if we could wait to be seated until 6:30. We totally did not mind. There were 3 tables of 6 full. One table was made up of moms and a baby. The other 2 tables were children between the ages 8 and 10 having a great time. A bit of running around, lots of laughing, much joyful noise. It was delightful! At 7 p.m. we had not gotten our appetizers. We had ordered Fattoush Salad, Eggplant Salad, Labneh and Fried Halloumi Cheese. At 7:10 p.m. at large group of adults arrived accompanied by 1 little girl. They immediately began asking to have the tables moved together to make it one continuous banquet style table. Our local outdoor rules for restaurants to follow is no more than 6 people at a table. The hostess was around as we had been asking about getting our food. The 3 cold appetizers only needed to be served and garnish but more than 1/2 an hour later they had not arrived. I took this opportunity to mention to the hostess that we were not comfortable was that kind of crowding in such proximity. We mentioned that we cared but that they should care too. The went to discuss this with the large group, but the tables kept being moved together. We decided to leave. On my way out I noticed the busboy carefully wiping the single use menus they brought to our table. So much for single use! It may be that the hostess did not have the experience or will to set out the restaurant's guidelines. She was a charming person, smiling and helpful. But some parts of the job are tougher. This was a sad evening. A nice long patio sit ruined by not getting any food and having it spoiled by inconsiderate pushy clients. We left and got some take out. Not the evening I expected, and I now wonder if they cut those corners in plain sight, what happens behind the scenes? read more

I love Armenian food and often try to find new places to go and experience the food. The experience I had at Lavash was absolutely terrible. The customer service is far below the expectation you would have at any restaurant. On top of this after speaking with them in advance about a corking fee, Lavash tried to charge us the full price of the bottle after we had brought our own. The place is run by a group who doesnt seem to care about providing an experience and environment usually provided by Armenian people. Disappointed in this restaurant and would recommend others well ahead of them read more

We got the combo for 4 for takeout and exceeded our expectations in every aspect. The food was very well packed, everything was very flavourful and came in large portions. Amazing value and perfect for a weekend family meal (4-6 people). read more

Placed an order with Armen over the phone...it was my first time ordering from Lavash, so I didn't know what to expect. When I turned into the parking lot I thought I died and went to Armenia....I was hit by the smell of heavens gates. I went in, the decor was exquisite, the customer service was impeccable, and everyone working there was super helpful and friendly. It was so hard to bring the food home, and not tear into the bags. The food was packed well, portions were fantastic.... And the food...well, it was even better than it smelled, if that's even possible. Absolutely delicious. We ordered the bbq family platter, the sandwich and fries mix, and the meat and cheese Burek.... . I highly recommend this restaurant. Don't miss out. Order now. I will be a repeat customer for the rest of my life and will send others their way. Thank you Lavash Restaurant. read more

I haven't tried many Armenian restaurants, but I'm glad I took a chance with Lavash. The grilled meats are deliciously seasoned and grilled just right. They also have very interesting Armenian specialities like Manti which are little meat-filled pastries. My wife and I enjoyed found these new and delightful. My other favourites are their delicious cold dishes such as hummus and the eggplant based dips. On top of everything, the staff (owner?) is very friendly and enthusiastically explains each dish to you, even during takeout. He is clearly very proud of sharing his cuisine with the world, which makes it all the more enjoyable. Thanks for the extra rice and pickles! read more

Went there for the first time for takeout. Amazing food, service and price. You can't get more authentic Armenian food than here. We got the mixed BBQ for four with extra hummus. It was great. We will be back for the patio. Highly recommended. read more

Service is not great at this restaurant. I loved the food however, when I tried to order take out at 1:PM on New Years Eve, I was told I can't until 8:30 PM and that I needed to order a week in advance. Are you kidding me? I called the day before to inquire about NYE/Day hours. I checked their website and there was no notification about having to order a week in advance for pick up on New Years Eve. I was using a gift card and now I will never go back to this restaurant. I have been in this restaurant for take out and I have seen customers screaming at staff. The food may be good and their prices used to be decent (they recently raised everything around 12%) but I cannot and will not be going back to this place ever again. As someone who used to work the hospitality industry (I am a chef) I know this response from your staff on the phone was garbage. You changed your mind when I said you lost a customer. It would never have been hard to accommodate a simple take out order. I guess you don't need my business. read more

extremely tasty food, much different than you can find anywhere else. clean dining hall with all health safety measures.