Honestly I never write reviews but this was quite terrible. There was absolutely no flavour to the food (I'm not sure if chef was having a bad day or the spice shipment didn't come in, judging on other reviews out experience was surprising.) Came here on recommendation and was so happy to get some middle eastern food. out Babaganoush was not puréed or spiced even salted for that matter, dumplings had no taste, and shakshuka was so beyond uncooked. We needed up taking all the food we ordered home and flavouring/cooking again and then it was not terrible. Never had this experience at a restaurant before it was so bad. First photo is what we took home from the restaurant the rest are after we respiced and cooked all the food (even blended the babaghanoush and added so much spices and salt.) I am middle eastern my partner is not and we were both shocked at the quality of food here ! read more

Mayrik - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The best Resturant on leaside by far!!!! The food is soooo delicious and so reasonably priced. The service is implacable top notch from the server to the owner and the talnted cheff. They always make you feel like you at home. I really highly recommend this Resturant. I have been going there for over a year with friends, family and I never had a bad meal or a bad check. 10/10. read more

After a tiring day and trudging around Toronto, we finally made it to Mayrik. We found a cool welcoming oasis. Owner Aram greeted us warmly. We ordered three appetizers, Manti, Urfa Kebab, mushroom and eggplant with special blend of spices on a freshly baked open face bread. Every one of those was a winner. Mayrik means mother in Armenian, and seemed as if the food was prepared by Armenian moms. You can't go wrong. Every bite was heaven. Chef Raffi also brought one of the dish with a great smile. Toronto visitors and locals give Mayrik a try and enjoy delicious Armenian cuisine where tradition meets new world. read more

Mayrik - Armenian Manti. - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

One of Toronto's must go to restaurants! The food is incredible, the staff professional and the overall atmosphere is amazing. I've been here twice, The first time I thought maybe it was a beginners luck and maybe since it's new that the food is good and the second time it was confirmed that their food is actually that good. It's very difficult to pick one mane dish to recommend but if I really had to, it would probably be the octopus. It's to die for. There are not very many chefs in Toronto that can cook an octopus like this one here. read more

So walking around the area to just find a good dinner, we stumbled upon this place. And after checking with Yelp, wanted to try it out. I'm not from Toronto, so this was a pop in and check out Place right off this strip. To start, the ambience is very nice. We went on an early Friday evening, so wasn't too packed but enough to know they could draw in a good crowd. We jumped right into a red glass of wine and then with suggestions from our server, we got the octopus appetizer. That appetizer was very nice, slightly charred, but lots of flavor. Definitely recommend. Then on to our main course, we got a nice salad and then did the lamb with a side of the cauliflower salad dish. The cauliflower was really nice, lots of flavor and a great side dish. The lamb, just slightly short. When going to a nice upscale restaurant and get lamb, usually the bone stem is clean and the cuts are clean. Here, the bone had a bit of meat on them and the end was cut a bit rough and the topping was a bit too much. But yes, it still had a great taste to the lamb, for my liking, just lessen the topping and make the cuts a bit nicer. Overall, great service, from the greeter to the server everyone there was very polite and suggested some great items on the menu. Menu had some good looking options. Look forward to going back, for the service, ambience and to try another good dish. read more

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Amazing food, fantastic service, beautiful space. Stand outs: beet salad, lamb chops, hummus and dumplings (sorry, can't remember the traditional names on the menu). I'd pass on babaganoush - (not creamy and garlicky as I like it). Rose wine was a big hit as was the cocktail special (puréed peaches, gin and elder flower liquor....psst, I despise gin but loved the drink.) Props to the bartender for mixing it as it was meant to be and not substituting vodka as I originally asked. I will be returning soon for sure. So happy that this awesome place opened up in my 'hood!! read more

Best Armenian food in the city. The owner and his staff are incredibly helpful, and the food is incredible. If it's your first time, I recommend the unique cocktails, and definitely the Mante and Akawi cheese! Go go go! read more

As regular visitors to Armenia, my wife and I were happy to find an Armenian restaurant in Toronto while visiting for business. It's a bit outside of downtown, but WELL worth the trip. Mayrik takes Armenian food and brings it to the next level. Traditional dishes are given a modern twist, leaving you surprised and delighted with each course. Everything knocked our socks off, and this is from two people with a deep connection to the cuisine! The staff is also amazing. The owner is very knowledgeable and willing to talk to you in detail about his restaurant. They clearly take pride in making this a fine establishment. Be sure to visit whether you live in Toronto or are visiting! read more

One of my favorite things when I eat out is going to a restaurant that has a short menu and not many confusing options and that is what this has, very specific items that helps you decide what to order. Very good place to hang out with friends or have a work/meet dinner or a family gathering. Lamp chops are a must to try, and the cawliflour is very flavorful, the other dish that is must to try is the dumplings, amazing. Staff are very friendly and they make you feel that you know them from before, and makes you feel that you are sitting at home amd not in a restaurant. Too bad I didn't take pictures of my orders to post here but I was too busy eating. Highly recommended to try. read more

Food, ambience, value: 4-4.5/5 Service: 3.5-4/5 (lower score because mains can take a while on a busy night, even though Service is friendly & helpful) Everything is delicious. We ordered beef tartare, babaganoush, cauliflower and rib eye. Repeat: Certainly. One of our favourite middle eastern restos in general (i.e. anywhere). read more

Mayrik is a gem on the Leaside strip. The food is interesting, hardy, and packed with flavour. The muhhamara is now my favourite dip, perfect with the crunchy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside, hot-from-the-oven house-made pitas (please excuse the heavy compound modifier usage here). The seared Akawi cheese is comfort food heaven. The only complaints are: (1) our grilled branzino was slightly over charred in certain spots and could have used more seasoning, and (2) the kebab had a slightly off-putting funk and was unwieldy for being served atop a large fluffy pita - too big/not meant to be picked up and hard to cut through otherwise. Overall, great experience and plan to go back to try the rest of the menu. read more

This place was AMAZING! Definitely exceeded my expectations. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and the restaurant is beautiful. Definitely recommend! 10/10 read more

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Very expensive, bad service. I am just wondering for this high score in rating,You can find many middle eastern restaurants with better quality and also cheaper. read more

Ate here on strength of reviews....except for the bread, the rest left me mystified. Food is bland and under-seasoned as though chef is wary of asserting her/himself. Fish course was minuscule, no sides. Dips were so-so. The space is box-like, attempts a contemporary vibe but ends up drafty and, like food, bland. Where did we go wrong? On the positive side, servers are attentive and personable. Oh, and their kanaffe was divine, so was the baklava.. I'd go back for the carbs. read more

Great service, we didn't have reservations and had no expectations of getting a seat right away and they accommodated us. The food is authentic with lots of shareable dishes with larger portion sizes read more

Have been wanting to go for since it opened. Walked in, place is adorable. Well decorated modern but still felt warm. Service was impeccable. All the small touches were very special. But, the food was not up to my standard. Our server suggested we share items, so we did. The sea bass was terrible. It was served butterflied on the skin. There was no meat, I think by the time I scrapped the few slivers I could off I may have gotten one hearty bite. So disappointing. The cauliflower was hard, it slipped off the plate when we tried to cut it. The sauce was ok on that. Since I liked all but the food I tried, I will give this place another chance, but it's certainly not near the top of my list. When I do, I will report back hopefully with a better review. Oh, and it's quite pricey for the portions. read more

I went here with my family last night and every part of the meal was spot on. Not only was the service great from before we got there (they allowed us to come a half hour early and had dates and dips ready for a few in our party to break a fast - bonus all the meat was halal) it continued throughout the evening, with recommendations, attentiveness and warmth. The portions were healthy and every dish was stellar. We had all four dips, the cauliflower, fattoush, and all mains except the octopus. The bread was a standout for the dips, each of them being distinct and unique versions of Mediterranean mainstays. The cauliflower was really nicely done and flavourful. The fattoush was also unique and although doused in dressing didn't taste overwhelming, just light and tart as the salad should. The ribs were one of if not the best in the city. The steak was perfectly done, salted and portioned. The fish was light and delicious, it's making my mouth water just thinking about it. The chicken was surprisingly good - I only say that because it's a roast chicken, I mean what would you expect - but the skin was crisp and it fell off the bone. Desserts were both great and sizable, we had one each between 6 people and barely finished. I think what makes this place great is that it's upscale but not pretentious in any way, and the dishes reflect this, as amped up versions of simple Mediterranean classics. I'll definitely be coming back, it's great to have one of my new favourite spots in the city so close by! read more

Good choice for yummy food. I ordered hummus and for my meal I ordered chicken kabobs it was served with potatoes, mushrooms a garlic paste (out of this world with flavor) salad (also delicious). The chicken had a grilled like Smokey flavor(yummy. A must be if I you're in the area. read more

Great place, delicious food.. go there with friends or family. Mante was amazing and loved all their other unique dishes.

I'm definitely an explorer and admirer of food and I love trying new places. Have seen lots of places come & go on Bayview. I took a friend out for a special thank you dinner for kindness she had shown in my time of need. She picked Mayrik. We were so excited to try this place. Really pretty place & ambiance. Very disappointed in the flavor of the food overall. Maybe it was just our luck that night but we tried several dishes (including The cauliflower, baba ghanouj, ribeye, dessert, etc) and after spending over $200 on a dinner for two with no alcohol, you would have thought at least one dish would have hit a home run. Just didn't cut it. I feel terribly let down. There are so many amazing places to eat in Toronto; restauranteurs have to be that much better today. read more

While I'm more than amenable to say this restaurant puts emphasis on fresh ingredients and provides literally pretty excellent food. The owner does not pay his employees properly. As a previous employee of Mayrick - I have blatantly been cut out of tips and or hours recorded. So here's my question to anyone reading this review - please note that your servers who're working themselves to the bone to provide you with great service - are not being paid fairly and/or on time. As a human being, are you willing to keep supporting this restaurant given the above - thanks. read more

The most incredible middle eastern food in the city!!! Soo many vegetarian dishes and all dishes we tried were very delicious indeed!!! Especially the rice dish and roasted cauliflower!!! (They drizzle with tahini rather than dairy which we looved!) We enjoyed such kind hospitality from start to finish, really over the top actually! They were very accommodating to our many needs, including that of bringing our own vegan, gluten free birthday cake! Looove this place, can't say enough about the quality of food, the great ambiance and the awesome team!!! read more

Great spot for a lunch. Amazing presentation and authentic taste. Favourites were grilled fish and beet salad.

Food was good, in a nice surrounding. Service was very friendly but terribly inattentive. Went on a slow Wed night and took over 2 hours to eat. Waitresses paid more attention to folding napkins and wrapping cutlery than to serving tables. We spent most of the night with empty glasses and long waits between dishes. Manager was friendly but oblivious. Too bad because the food's good but the staff seemed to have checked out or forgotten what their jobs are. Seems like it's hit and miss because our last visit was better. But when it's miss...yikes! read more

The food was great and tasty, I think they might have been short on staff the night I went there. It was a full and out server took a while to get to is. But over all great food and nice environment. read more

We had a fantastic dinner at Mayrik! I would say this is definitely not traditional homey Armenian food. They are creative and created all authentic dishes with a twist. Try the cauliflower and the hummus. Service was friendly and they have a fantastic cocktail menu. It is a little on the pricey side but worth it! read more

My wife and I tried this gem tonight on the recommendation of friends and it was excellent. The food was delicious. If you want to try brilliantly prepared delicacies that you won't find just anywhere, then you should try this place. I had lamb dumplings with mint and yoghurt and my wife had beef tartar. We are going back soon read more

Such an original and authentic place, it is totally unpredictable, full of surprises. The room is small but intimate, the service is quick and efficient. The food quality is a solid 4/5, the cocktails can be worked on a bit more. The owner is super nice, the food was quick to arrive. Everything was served just like they should be. Our salad was so refreshing with fresh foraged wild herbs and unusual ingredients. The beef tartar with bulgur was so mild I could hardly taste the raw beef, it was simply delicious. The manti dumplings were not bad although they were far from being juicy. They probably could use a bit more yogurt sauce. The spreads were very good. We ordered two different cocktails and they were okay but nothing great. The restaurant was nice and clean. The parking situation can be a pain; so just be aware of it. You may need reservations if you go during weekends. I've been told that it is a fusion of Armenian, Greek and middle eastern food. Very creative menu! read more

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Armenian/Turkish style food that was tasty but not spectacular and not earned the extra price tag. Between the 4 of us we had most items on the menu. Mussels were big but slightly too fishy tasting so im not sure about freshness. The fish dishes came out quite a while after all the sides and other dishes and then came cold. The prices for the mains do not include sides. The brandy orange cocktail was nice. Brussel sprouts and potato dish was also very good. read more

The food is incredible the service is consistent. Everything about the restaurant blows me away absolutely incredible thank you so much

AMAZING! WOW! Every dish was delicious! The Greek spin on the grilled corn was superb. The steak, the green beans... wow! Our server Aaron was Infirmed and delightful, and Chef Seb came out and personally to describe the dishes to us and thank us for coming. read more

Visited on a Saturday evening. We really liked the atmosphere of the restaurant and the service was great! The dumplings were incredible and the cocktails were also good but unfortunately the main meal was underwhelming. We had the chicken which was burnt and not well seasoned and the cauliflower and potatoes as sides (both were good but again, nothing special). We would return but only for appetizers and drinks. read more

Order a side of cauliflower with mains lamb & chicken. Food was great. Would definitely visit again. Our server Shane was excellent, very welcoming & informative. Only downside was the chicken is cooked fresh & so it took a while to come. Rating 4.5/5. read more

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This restaurant has good food. However because of COVID-19, my expectations have changed. I noticed a few discrepancies when eating there. First of all, while all the waitresses were wearing masks, one male staffer wasn't. I'm not sure why. I'm not sure if he was the manager. Regardless, he was serving people while not wearing a mask. In addition, they did not take your contact information before being seated so be warned. read more

Blown away by the brilliance. Steak was better than most steak houses, Armenian food was as good as homemade. Absolutely fantastic. Very professional restaurant, friendly waiters and owner, delicious food. Family business named after their mother. They also have great specialty wines made by fellow families read more

Amazing food and service. The restaurant is very passionate about serving fresh food. Everything was very tasty. We cannot wait to come back ! read more

Honestly one of the best meals I've ever had. Totally worth the commute! Zen is a wonderful chef and so young... what a talent. Aaron was an amazing server. So smart and so wonderful. read more

If you're expecting traditional Armenian food, you may be a bit disappointed (according to our friends). However we really enjoyed our meal. The dips were average but we loved the fatoush salad, lamb and chicken. Amazing riff on baklava to end the night. read more

Great ambiance, modern, open concept and warm. We were here for dinner and ordered a nice variety of dishes. The prices do seem high initially however, most of the portions are large and are meant to be shared. We ordered the potatoes which were delicious and the Mante (beef dumplings) which were slightly dry but quite delicious and filling. We also ordered the Chicken which was supposed to be flavored with Mediterranean spices, but it tasted like a store-bought Rotisserie. We didn't enjoy it at all as it was bland and dry. The servers were friendly and did a great job but given the quality and taste of the food, the dishes were over priced. read more

We were four for dinner and since we had read the reviews ahead of time, went with what everyone here seemed to like best: the lambchops, fattoush, cauliflower, and dumplings. Actually, the surprising winner was the octopus-- so tender and well seasoned. The seasoning of the dishes, using yoghurt, tahini, pomegranate seeds, lemon, zaatar, etc. is what makes their food especially memorable. I have only one "complaint" which will sound petty, but eventually it got pretty bothersome. And that was the service. It was, if one can say this, too attentive. Our waitress must have some over some 6 or 7 times, and was always gushing about the food. I almost felt I should let her bring over a chair and join us. We were offered water--still or sparkling-- again, maybe 8 times. One of the servers kept coming over to remove plates that we weren't quite finished with, until we asked him to stop. Often there isn't *enough* attention to restaurant patrons (even in other reviews of this place), but we must have hit on the night the most eager servers were on. At first we felt rather indulged, but by mid-meal it was enough, having conversation interrupted over and over to respond to offers of water or clearing plates. So Mayrik, tone it down a notch, ask your servers to be a tiny bit less intrusive and you have a very fine dining experience. And the mint tea, served in small brass Armenian teapots, was the real thing and really delicious. read more