This was my 2nd time to Tabule and it was just as amazing as the 1st time My friend and I did the…read moreSummerlicious lunch menu which had such delicious choices. Brendon served us and made some great suggestions including a cocktail much like a Paper plane. He was attentive and very personable. All in all a great experience.

Walked in on a cold winter Wednesday and got seated right away. They have a half off wine bottles…read moredeal on Wednesdays and will even cork any unfinished bottles for you to take home. Our server was so nice and friendly. We got the tabule salad with falafel, fried eggplant, and lamb grill. The salad is kind of a small portion but very tasty. The falafel was the perfect ratio of crispy to stuffing. However, they were mini falafels and I believe the regular order of falafels is bigger. The eggplant was the least enjoyable dish because it was so greasy and had no flavor to it. The lamb was cooked to perfection and so tender and flavorful. The grills are also served with veggies and rice. The portion size was perfect. We'd go back again and try some other hot mezzes.

Having been to the original location of Darna on Bayview Avenue multiple times (as Darna is one of…read moremy favourite Middle Eastern restaurants in the city), we decided to give their new location in Roncesvalles a visit. The menu was exactly the same, and the food, service, and ambiance were also almost identical to its original location - 5 out of 5 in all aspects. The menu can be described as "modern Middle Eastern", and is categorized into: - Mezze (the typical dips such as hummus, labneh, mutabal, muhammara, etc. - served with bread) - Shakshuka (different variations of shakshuka, which is a dish of poached eggs & tomatoes served with bread, typically eaten for breakfast or brunch) - Salata (Middle Eastern salads such as fattoush, jarjeer, tabouleh, freekeh salad... many contain typical ingredients used in Middle Eastern / Mediterranean cuisines such as halloumi, walnuts, pomegranates, and bulgur) - Mashawi (grilled items) - Fukhara (braised stews in clay pot) - Sawani (traditional oven-baked cassserole) - Darna Signature (their signature dishes - I recommend the Siadiyeh but I'm sure all are delicious) For most mains, you get to choose to have them with either rice or bulgur. If you come with a big group, I recommend getting at least 1 item from each group to try the different dishes styles and cooking methods (grill, stew in clay pot, oven-baked casserole, etc.). They also have a small brunch menu that consists of omelettes, manakeesh (Middle Eastern flatbread), and a "brunch for 2 tray". All of their dishes are great for sharing. Review of the dishes we ordered: 1) Falafels - This was given to us as a complimentary appetizer on the house. How very nice of them! The falafels were excellent - green-ish inside, indicating that they incorporated some green herbs as part of the chickpeas mix. They were aromatic, flavourful, perfectly crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. 2) Baba Ghanoush (tower of eggplant, bell peppers, green onion, coriander, parsley, chopped walnuts) - We always get this appetizer every time we come to Darna. It's not your typical baba ghanoush (the eggplant dip), but a beautiful tower of nicely constructed thick eggplant slices with bell peppers, green onion, coriander, parsley, an chopped walnuts for a nice crunch. We were able to order it without the pomegranate molasses (not a fan of sweet sticky stuff). It was already very flavourful without the pomegranate molasses. This was the prettiest dish on the menu IMO, like a work of art. 3) Jarjeer Salad (arugula, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms slices, carrot, walnuts, sumac) - Nice fresh salad as an accompaniment to the other main dishes. We were able to have it without the halloumi cheese and dressing as requested. 4) Mashawi (grill) - Lavraki (whole Mediterranean sea bass, stuffed with garlic and parsley, served with coriander potatoes and tomato-based sauce) - I was hoping for whole actual cloves of garlic or tons of chopped garlic inside the fish, but didn't see or find any. I didn't really taste the garlic, but it was still great nonetheless. (I prefer grilled fish and seafood with just minimal seasoning so the actual fish / seafood taste shines.) The potatoes that it came with were just so-and-so, but the tomato-based sauce was good - it had small chopped pieces of bell peppers. 5) Fukhara (braised stew in a clay pot) - Vegetarian Fukhara (potatoes, carrots, onions, bell peppers, eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, cauliflower, and vegetarian za'atar gravy) - This is another dish we always order at Darna. Ours was served with bulgur, which paired nicely with the load of soft veggies. The vegetarian za'atar gravy tasted heavenly, and I loved the variety of vegetables in this dish (especially the zucchini, cauliflower, and eggplant). 6) Sawani (traditional oven-baked casserole) - Bahri (Mediterranean sea bass fillet, shrimps, calamari, bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic, coriander), served with specialty rice (seasoned yellow rice with fried onion and slivered almonds) - The "specialty rice" was really good! I loved the crunch from the slivered almonds. It paired really well with the very saucy Bahri. The sea bass was perfectly tender and soft, the calamari was perfect without being chewy or rubbery, and the shrimps were alright. The tomato-based sauce that it came with was very delicious as well. If you still have room for dessert, their selection consists of some of the best Middle Eastern desserts including pistachio knafeh.

I was here for lunch based on Yelp reviews and was pleasantly surprised by amazing food, dining…read moreexperience and elegant decor!

We arrived pretty late, so we didn't have enough time to explore the menu the way we wanted, but…read morewhat we did order left a lasting impression. The smoked chicken skewers were outstanding--perfectly juicy with a subtle smokiness that enhanced the flavor well-seasoned, and cooked with care. I haven't even mentioned the colliflower which should be in a yelp review on its own. The pitas deserve just as much praise. Warm, pillowy, and slightly chewy with just the right amount of char, they were exceptional on their own and the perfect companion to the chicken. I'd love to know the recipe because they're easily some of the best pitas I've had. A special shoutout to our server, Daniel, who made our first--albeit brief--visit a memorable one. His friendly service and thoughtful recommendations elevated an already fantastic meal. This first visit was enough to convince me that I'll be back, and next time I'll be arriving hungry with plenty of time to explore the rest of the menu.

I had high expectations for Fat Pasha after hearing so many positive reviews, but unfortunately my…read morevisit was disappointing from start to finish. We ordered the banana pudding and the cauliflower dish, and both were major letdowns. The banana pudding had an odd flavor and texture that made it difficult to enjoy. It didn't taste fresh or creamy, and the overall dessert just wasn't appealing. The cauliflower was even more disappointing. It had a strong off taste that gave the impression it wasn't fresh, and the flavor was unpleasant enough that I couldn't finish it. Despite all the toppings and sauces, the dish just didn't come together and left a bad impression. The service was average--nothing particularly memorable, but nothing that made the experience better either. The ambiance also wasn't to my taste. The space felt loud and cramped, and I personally didn't find it to be a comfortable or enjoyable setting for a meal. Considering the restaurant's reputation and the prices, I expected a much better experience. While the presentation of the food looked nice, the taste simply didn't live up to it. Based on this visit, I don't see myself returning or recommending it.

For those of you who want to try Emma's Country Kitchen but don't want to sit in the 45-minute…read moreline-up, just cross the street to this warm and wonderful restaurant! Clean, cheerful, and spacious, Aviv Immigrant Kitchen is an excellent find. The portions aren't too large, and the staff are super nice.

I really enjoyed the food here , I ordered the calamari which was really chewy and delicious. I…read morealso got the heirloom carrots which are sweet and yummy , and the shakshuka. this was done really well and I like the side of pita. Great atmosphere!

I had business Partner lunch on Friday on their patio with the great weather. This was my first…read moretime at the restaurant and have to say amazing experience the service, the food & just overall ownership of the restaurant is amazing very great experience a go to for my next meeting in the area & will highly recommend to my clients & business partners. The best Lebanese food I have had in the GTA ever and I have been to a lot over the years.

Fantastic Lebanese fusion style food…read more Every dish was fantastic with many mixes of items. Even the vegetarian items were extremely flavorful. Loved the chicken and the beef kabobs Nice weather? Sit outside Extremely nice staff..... owner let me swear in Lebanese and the staff lost it Would definitely come back Highly recommended

As always... the food here is outstanding and the standard has been maintained ever since it opened…read more The staff is extremely professional and affable So what did we try? The legendary hummus Makdoos Zaatar Mana'eesh Red Spicy sheesh tawook And finished all of the above with: Kunafa PS: Don't take the table right at back at the far right end next to the emergency exit ... not because of the exit but because it's one crazy table and not recommended for those who suffer from sea sickness ... yes the team there have tried to fix it but the table always seems to get its own sway As always I will be back

Food was very tasty. Service was fast and friendly…read more Ambiance was comfortable. I had the saj and eggs. Nowhere on the menu did it suggest that this was an omelette. It would have been nice to have that included in the description. It was still VERY tasty and enjoyable, as was the Americano. The bread that was brought out for the table was excellent on its own, but would have been ideal to have something to dip it in.

This review is for delivery orders. I didn't quite like the first delivery as had the promo items…read more Second time I did a platter that fared much better. Good seasoning and good dips with decent sides. In addition their garlic sauce packs a much desired punch. Good stuff will order again

came here because a friend wanna try this place. not my…read morepreferred place (after reading reviews) but im open to taste it and have my own thoughts. place has a nice decor and ambience. fast and attentive service. ordered lamb medium rare and yogurt brulee. lamb was juicy but it's a bit tough & hard to cut. the salad that comes with it is overly sour-cannot taste the veggie itself (i have never eat sour salad before. maybe this is how armenian eat it. my friend who tolerate sour better than me also commented the same). yogurt brulee is good. different/unique. but nothing wow. overall it's a good experience but not a place i'll be going back.

Big, spacious restaurant if you'd like to come with either a group, or a more intimate setting…read more The service was exceptional, full marks. Full service bar. We got a round of Lebanese arak which was very smooth and of great quality. The lunchtime good options while not very extensive, are still of good quality. I thought the grilled chicken was a bit tough, but otherwise everything else was top-notch, especially the traditional middle eastern mezes. The pita bread is always fresh and fluffy. Excellent options for both vegetarians and those who aren't.

3 stars for food 5 stars for service hence the 4 star…read morerating. Went during lunch with my family. The salads are plenty but very citrusy. I liked the baba ganoush and hummus. Fresh warm pita is brought to the table. Some of the chicken was room temperature. There should be more options for mains. The food was decent but not memorable. The desserts station offers much variety however i noticed a hair on the syrup jar. Staff should monitor the buffet area frequently to keep an eye on everything to ensure cleanliness. Our server was absolutely amazing. We didn't get her name but she was an older (indian or west-indian?? not sure) woman and was so funny and kind. She made our dining experience amazing.