Visited for the Canpaniae Soirée and we loved their vibe so much!…read moreThe place was elegant, cozy, and luxurious :) And they offer high-end service, which was very pleasant. Foods were good and reasonably priced too! 'A Morning in Morocco' cocktail was really good! #recommended I'll probably stop by for a refreshers whenever visiting Yorkdale mall.

Morocco is known for its flavorful dishes and wafting aromas. While a trip might be out of the…read morecards for most, a lunch or dinner is an option with Campaniae. The ambiance is classy and nice with the drinks well made. The aperol spritz especially hit the spot. The shepherds pie was well made and had a Moroccan twist of spices. The Couscous Merguez was amazing with Moroccan spiced sausages, sautéed veggies and warming couscous. Kids are also welcome with a separate kids menu. The service was also fast and friendly. Campaniae is a great addition to yorkdale and makes for a vibrant lunch. Perfect if you're looking for something new.

We enjoyed dinner at Layla's on a Saturday night. The vibe was trendy with music going and…read morebeautiful crowd dining. Service was friendly and very helpful with dining options. We had some folks in group that hadn't tried Lebanese cuisine so server was very attentive to their questions. Full bar with good wine selection. For appetizers, we ordered fattoush salad for the table and yogurt with fresh naan bread. Dinner we ordered two platters with mixed Grill kebabs. Sirloin, chicken, other kebabs with rice pilaf with pine nuts and chimichurri. Grilled veggies as well. Everything was very good and fresh. There was street parking available but big city so we walked to restaurant.

Came here on a Saturday before an orchestra. We had…read morereservations so it was pretty easy. Our server Mahsa was really good to us, patient and gave us a lot of great recommendations! She really knew her stuff... from drinks to food. Wish we had room for some dessert... but we were really full.. Inside is very clean and well kept. Really pretty too. In between our appetizers and main, they cleaned our table and gave us new plates. Felt nice. Overall, although on the expensive side, we really enjoyed it and my vegan friends had a lot of options, so it was great for them too!

Zezafoun Syrian Cuisine located along Manor Rd near Yonge St serves up homemade, authentic Syrian…read moredishes in a cozy space. I've heard many good things about Zezafoun and was excited to finally try the place. The restaurant has about ~25 seats for customers indoors. They do have a small outdoor patio for when the weather gets warmer. Reservations are recommended during busy peak dinner or brunch times, however it is possible to get a table if you do walk in as well during non-peak times. I dined at Zezafoun with a party of 3 recently on a Sat evening. We didn't make reservations but walked in around 6:30 and was able to grab a table. It wasn't too busy that early in the evening but as the night went on the restaurant got busier. Service was great and friendly. Staff gave us plenty of time to decide what to order as well as gave us recommendations as well. The interior is warm and cozy. For drinks, I ordered the pomegranate juice which was unique and delicious. One member of my party ordered the rosewater and lemon juice which was refreshing and light. They also have Syrian coffee and tea as well on the menu which I will try next time! Food wise, we ordered and shared the following dishes: - Falafel plate (chickpeas patty fried and served with a side of tahini sauce) - Hummus (homemade chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic with a touch of olive oil) - Fattoush salad (Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radish with Zezafoun dressing topped with crispy pita bread) - Kebbeh labanyeh (beef kibbeh in a cooked garlic yogurt stew served with side rice) - Maldoum (beef kufta wrapped with delicious eggplants in tomato stew and served with a side of rice) - Makloubeh (layers of rice, eggplants, and ground beef with tomato sauce served with side yogurt or salad) Food was delicious and unique! I've never had authentic Syrian food like this before and it was a delight. The appetizers we shared (falafel, hummus, and salad) were great to start the meal. The hummus was creamy and the falafel was nice and crispy. The crispy pita bread in the fattoush salad gave the dish a textural contrast, In terms of our mains, all the dishes were tasty but I especially enjoyed the makloubeh! Overall, delicious spot in Midtown Toronto for Syrian food in a cozy environment. Service was also spot on as well. Definitely want to return to try their brunch menu!

We enjoyed the Syrian breakfast; everything was so tasty! It's a great dish to share. They ran out…read moreof one of the dishes, but happily replaced it with delicious hummus! Every time I come here, the food is amazing!

Such a great happy hour! A modern looking Middle Eastern restaurant with plenty of seating inside…read moreand some patio seating out front. I ordered a Lemon & Lavender Spritz to start which was super refreshing. We ended up getting a bottle of white wine to share that was also quite good . For food, we shared their Olives & Pickles, Muhammara dip with pita, Warm Halloumi, Crispy Mushrooms, and Lamb Kebab. I loved everything we got. It was all so good, especially the Muhammara. It was creamy and tasted so good. Our server was great too and attentive to our needs. We really enjoyed dining here and definitely hope to come back!

Brunch here was great - a good selection of dishes in a bright airy space with an open kitchen…read more Really loved the vibe here and service was friendly! The brunch dishes were good, especially the dips and the pistachio labneh. Had a weird hiccup at the end with the dessert - it tasted so bad, as if the pastry / mascarpone had been left out and the dish was moldy / expired. We all gagged and they offered to refund half of it at first. We were quite surprised but they eventually refunded the whole thing. Bit of a shame as the dessert looked great but we probably got a bad batch.

Didn't know what to expect, but I'm so glad I gave this breakfast feast (Serpme Kahvaltı) a try…read more You can order one per person ($38), or just get one to share for an extra $15--it really depends on how much you can eat. I also love that they offer this on weekdays (11am-4pm), so it felt pleasantly busy without the usual Toronto weekend brunch chaos and long lineups.

The lenti manti dumplings were very good; I would recommend these for carnivores and vegetarians…read morealike! The zucchini fritters were good too. We also tried the salgam drink; this comes in a little plastic bottle, and was a hit for those who like salty beet drinks, though not my personal preference. The restaurant was busy, though mainly filled with silver-haired seniors. The food was tasty, but a bit pricier than expected. If you want to eat here, make sure to come with reservations; we had to leave after only an hour.

For a few years I've been eyeing this restaurant. The place looks cute in photos, the menu sounds…read moredelicious. Finally being in the area one day, I popped in for a late lunch (luckily there was space, it's a fairly small restaurant) and I'm glad I tried it out. I kept it simple as I was dining solo, so went with the Chicken Levant plate, with rice/lemtils and hummus. If you think you know what hummus tastes like bc you picked up a tub at your grocery store, think again. This hummus had a deep rich flavour that just oozed deliciously good food. The chicken was nice and juicy, the rice/lentils were cooked to perfection. I honestly don't know what more to say then simply, it tasted lovely. A small salad accompanied it. Feel free to add sauce (extra $2, I chose the hot honey one). Definitely want to come back To try their other dishes, brunch, mint tea etc.

I can't even tell you how many times I've walked by The Haifa Room and been like, I really need to…read morego there sometime. So when the opportunity to pop in arose on a recent night out, I was thrilled to finally stop inside. I was very intrigued by all the cocktails, but I eventually decided to try the Siti Zainab ("dill infused gin + aquavit + dry vermouth + dill olive oil"). I chose correctly because it's terrific. The unusual flavors all work really well together, and I can safely say it's one of the better cocktails I've had recently. Even though we'd just eaten dinner, we figured we should grab some food, so we wound up ordering the 2pc Beef Kofta ("harissa tahini") and it promptly blew my mind. I've had plenty of kofta in my time, but this was perhaps the best of the bunch. It's so flavorful and super tender. Honestly I could've eaten about a hundred of those things. For dessert, we got the Labneh Cheesecake ("pistachio + hazelnut + baharat strawberry preserve") and it's just as good and so, so satisfying. Yeah, The Haifa Room is a top-notch little place. We'll definitely be back.

Service is great. Ambiance waa good and the menu looked promising…read more The proteins for somenoff reason seemed over salted and just so over the top with the salt that we couldnt eat one at all. Staff was very kind and offered a replacement which was tastu. Too bad the pita was not homemade like the naan. Naan was over priced @ $7-$9 a piece but the Persian rice was delicious and a huge portion for $9. Overall portions were very generous and flavours robust.

A delightful experience within the Aga Khan Museum! The food was delicious and portion sizes were…read moregenerous. Had a lovely lunch with friends...we enjoyed the shrimp curry (with papadam and sabzi rice), the vegan Falafel bowl and the Jollof Chicken Biryani with Boondi Raita...all of the entrees were delicious and the staff was lovely. The setting is amazing...we will be returning!

We visited Lebanese Garden Restaurant and enjoyed a nice selection of classic Lebanese dishes in a…read morerelaxed and welcoming setting. The staff were very friendly and attentive and made us feel right at home. They prepare house-made dips like hummus and baba ghanouj, and their grilled plates follow traditional recipes using fresh ingredients. We tried the "Falafel Balls", "Grape Leaves", "Hummus", and "Baba Ghanouj" to start, and they were fresh and well balanced. For mains, the "Chicken Shish Tawook Salad" and "Kafta Kebab Plate" were very satisfying; the chicken was especially juicy and tender and almost melted in your mouth. The mains are served with their house-made garlic sauce and hot sauce; the garlic sauce in particular was very creamy and added a really nice flavour to the meal. We finished with "Baklava" and "Sfouf", which were a simple and sweet way to end the meal.

Great food and service…read more Food had an abundance of flavor what a surprise!! Priced accurately for location plenty of street parking