Rena on King is truly a great place to dine at for any occasion. This Mediterranean restaurant can easily become a favorite spot for a weekly visit. The vide of the restaurant is second to none. You find yourself so relaxed listening to the music playing in the background and enjoying the decor. That you realize you're talking to yourself softly saying, you don't ever want to leave. As for the service, we were treated really good. We were always attended to promptly, and we even shared some good laughs with the waitress & waiter. We ordered quite a few things from the menu and everything was out of this world. That's one thing about a Tapa style restaurant, you can order so many things from the menu that peak your interest. Falafel bites- Nicely served crispy balls with tzatziki sauce Lamb chop- seasoned perfectly and the spread that came with it complimented the dish perfectly Lamb baklava- deliciously pack with lamb, and the sauce on top was unique. It had a little sweetness to it, but it fit the dish quite well Lebanese tacos- DE-LIC-IOUS....easily one of the best chicken tacos I have ever had Shawarma platter- this is the biggest entree on the menu. The half order could easily feed two people. This dish was really good. The chicken seasoned perfectly, along with the Turkish salsa, tzatziki, flatbread, tabouli, along with other sides in this entree. Is a must order. read more

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Update: Reyna invited us back for dinner, and allowed us the chance to try their dinner menu. I'm updating the review based on our most recent experience It was night and day compared to our first visit, which I believe was a one off situation. Our hostess Marissa was super kind and accommodating, checking up on us to make sure we were comfortable. The food was delicious. The price point reflects the care given to the quality of food. For drinks, we got the mezcal smoke show and old fashioned. Both well balanced drinks. For food, we got the octopus, falafel bites, manchego cauliflower croquettes, picana beef, and Arabic fries. For dessert we got the baklava. The star of the show was the octopus. It was a generous portion and cooked to perfection. The manchego cauliflower croquettes and falafel bites were crispy and delicious, both having us craving more. The Beef Picana was simple, but cooked and seasoned perfectly. I recommend pairing with the fries, which were so satisfying and the date ketchup was addictive. The baklava was plated nicely and a feast for the eyes. A bit heavy on the pastry cream, but the flavours worked well together and a unique interpretation of the traditional dessert. Overall I'd come back for dinner, to bring some friends to have a nice night with great libations. Thank you Reyna for inviting us back and thank you Marissa for your hospitality. read more

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Was looking up places to eat around this area and Reyna on King popped up. The thing which drew me to this place ,was the unique menu items they had. The restaurant has a very charming interior and though quite small, they do have outdoor seating! I ordered the Manchego and Cauliflower Croquettes and these were the right level of crispiness and were really creamy. It made me forget that it was made out of cauliflower! I also ordered the Lebanese Chicken Tacos. The chicken was nicely seasoned and all the components worked well together! Though the menu items are on the pricier side, the unique menu items are a draw to try them out. The service was also good. The servers were really quick in clearing the tables of the plates, though it did take awhile for us to get the bill. read more

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Came here for tapas with a friend. Highly recommend the manchego & cauliflower croquettes along with the lambchops. My friend really liked the lamb baklava which I thought was quite unique. I would say skip the picanha because it was pretty chewy. It is one of those very loud music places that you have to yell to talk so it's more of an upscale bar vibe. read more

Picked this spot for a nice bar night with the girlies after visiting the Distillery District for the Christmas market! Upon walking in we were stunned by the beautiful decor and foliage coming from the ceiling. Absolutely gorgeous! Do note that the space is very small with limited seating so I highly recommend reserving ahead of time. Our group got the following drinks: - The First Lady: Ordered two of these to try. This was so good, fruity and a gorgeous pink colour too! 9/10 - Mojito: Our group got four! You can never go wrong with this! It was refreshing and a light taste. 9/10 - Princess Jasmine's Kiss: Loved the pistachio flavour - Mezcal Smokeshow: Very strong. My friend ordered this one but I knew bitters were not my favourite so I didn't get to try. But if this is right up your alley I am sure this would be a hit! 7/10 - Catch me in Cascais: The Grand Marnier in this really packs a punch. It has a bitter taste with the grapefruit and strawberry bitters too. But overall very delightful! 8/10 Overall, the drinks were quite strong which is great if you are looking for a proper cocktail. As for food, we ordered the following plates to share: - Scallop and blood orange crudo: This was a very interesting dish. On the side it came with these crisps made with squid ink rice cracker, which was extremely crunchy but also very oily! I think it either sat on the fryer and didn't land on a drying rack or it was the squid ink - either way not a huge deal. Together with the scallops it was still a good pairing! 7/10 - Italian fries: There was a lot of grated cheese on this, loved it. The truffle aioli was also so flavourful - exactly what I needed to accompany my drinks on a bar night! 9/10 - Shawarma platter: We got this with the whole chicken since we had a party of 5. I think this was an amazing value for $69. You get a whole chicken with flatbread, picked turnips, tzatziki, salsa, lentils, and vegetables. The chicken was very juicy and tender too! 9/10 - Grilled prawns: This was delicious and there were 5 whole prawns for all of us to each have one! The sourdough toast was very crispy as well. 8/10 - Crispy calamari: Pretty standard and an excellent starter! 7/10 I recommend going here if you are ever in the area for a lil fun! Do note the ambiance in there is very loud so I found myself shouting a bit. If you don't want to talk and just vibe that's fine too - watch the old-school commercials playing on the TV in the corner of the bar! read more

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Simply perfect Excellent ingredients, masterfully combined in an innovative take on Mediterranean food. The falafel tacos and the mushroom tapas were my favourite and left me wanting more. Service was extremely nice. A nice Brazilian lady was our server and she really took care of us. Obrigado Mariana! The place is small which makes it feel exclusive and vip. read more

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This a lovely spot in Corktown that matches the neighborhoods quiet and hip vibe. Staff were attentive and croquettes were delicious. read more

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Came here after not finding anything appealing in the distillery district and loved the ambiance, service, and music! The food tasted fresh and was filling. We ordered the half shawarma platter and split it and it was more than enough for two. read more

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Good vibes only at Reyna on King! If you are going for brunch make sure to make a reservation because they can get quite busy. However, the vibes are great, staff are friendly, and the food is pretty good! I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich with braised beef and it was so delicious! Also the fruit cup , not sure where they source the fruits but it was so good. I wish they put more grapefruit in it but that's my only complaint! read more

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We stopped for drinks after a fantastic dinner down the street. We had several delicious cocktails and had great conversation with the super friendly bartender, PJ. This was a fun end to a girl's night out. The vibes in the bar were moody with some early 00's R&B playing. This would be an awesome date night. read more

One of my go to places to take friends for brunch, good food, music & pretty drinks. Also very nice interior!

Brunch: Ambiance: there is no doubt this place is aesthetically appealing & unique. Ceiling covered in greenery, vibrant furniture to match the surroundings. High table tops, bar seating and much more comfortable intimate seating. Its alot smaller than one would assume but they make best usage of the space. Overall a great vibe! Food: tried the salmon board, avacado toast and croquettes madame. The avacado wasnt ripped so that was a bit unpleasant. Otherwise everything else was fairly delicious. Paired the dishes with the greek and Italian fries, these were really thin slice of potatoes and actually were very good. I read other reviews which indicated that the food was not worth the price. I think the portions were decent. Tried a few different mocktails... nothing to rave about. Service: very attentive, the food came in a timely manner. Overall will return to try the dinner menu read more

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What a wonderful experience! I was drawn into this restaurant because of the beautiful ceiling. They also look like they have great cocktails. They blew my mind! The staff were super friendly, knowledgable and efficient. You could tell they really had a love for food and beverage. We tried four different cocktails and they were all fabulous. My favourite was the mezcal smoke show. Soooooooo perfectly balanced. The food was also out of this world. We tried the Spanish fries with spicy chorizo and Spanish cheese. I love how thin cut their fries are and this is one of those dishes that is so good fresh from the kitchen. We tried to order things that wouldn't travel week as takeout. We also got the cauliflower croquettes. Mmm the spicy mayo was so yummy. Then we tried the lamb baklava which neither of us were expecting a lot from but again, wow! So good! There was a honey mayo and the flavours and textures were unreal. We ended with the halloumi Skewers with housemaid flatbread tomatoes and a delicious Tzatziki sauce. We can't wait to go back. I've been fantasizing about it all day. read more

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We had the best time at Reyna! Super cute vibes and decor and the most friendly and welcoming service. Great drinks too! read more

Reyna on King - Tapas Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The mushroom Montaditos are worth the trip to this King East gem. The ricotta fritters will make you go back. Everything in between will make you a happy diner in the moment. Hail King Reyna! read more

Came for brunch after seeing this place on social media. While it is very "instagramable", it is also delicious. My friend and I agreed this was one of our favorite spots we tried in Toronto! We split the baklava french toast and Shakshuka. WOW. I would eat the french toast every day forever if I could. I wish the Shakshuka had more bread but otherwise was wonderful. Good service but took quite a while to get the check which I think it just common for Canada (I'm not used to it!). read more

I am aware that my cocktail tastes are not particularly refined, but I quite liked both drinks that I was served! When my preference had run out, I just told them what sort of taste profile I was looking for and they cooked up a "jungle bird", which I quite enjoyed. And the decor speaks for itself; it was the reason we went and it was delightful. It was cozy and small, not too loud. Great for friends or for a date. read more

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The food and ambiance were amazing. I loved the Greek fries and the avocado toast. The hostess was very friendly and they have free WiFi.

Great interior and music but food did not match the ambience. Came with my partner for brunch. Shakshuka was decent but bread was stale which is inexcusable. My partner ordered the short rib grilled cheese which was dry and was made with the same stale bread. Their fries are excellent and mimosas delicious. Service was ok; standard for downtown. Worth a try. Undecided if we'll return. Lots of potential and room for improvement. read more

This past week was my first trip to Toronto and Reyna was one of my favorite destinations. The ambiance and service was as top notch. The vibe was absolutely perfect. I had the prawns and a few of the smokehouse mezcal cocktails and everything was delicious. Perfect intimate destination for a date night or bar socializing. I will definitely be back! read more

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Kinda lacklustre service, food was kinda pricey. Not terrible, just kinda not worth the money in my opinion.

We were here on a weekday. Busy. Great cocktail bar vibes. Our reservation was for 8:30pm so a little later than the usual dinner crowd. We wanted to sit at the bar as we arrived early but no can do. After we were seated service was good even if a bit slow. We ordered tapas style, lamb baklava was the best dish we had, beautifully presented and delicious. Melt in your mouth. Italian fries was another super dish, very stringy and truffle oil is a weakness for me and in aioli form was good as well. Lebanese tacos also tasty, lots going on and a good quantity of chicken filling, perfectly spicy for me ie not too much. The Picana beef I would give a 2 star, as a bit too chewy though good flavour (fig glaze was a nice touch). Maybe we have never had this cut before or it was undercooked not quite sure. We will be coming back for the vibes and to try other items on the menu. read more

Reyna on King was a pleasant surprise, and it surpassed my expectations. We sat on the patio out front, where we were able to enjoy their early 2000's playlist that was playing inside for a fun cool ambiance. With the exception of the calamari which was bland and uninspiring, all of the food we ordered was absolutely delicious!!! Surprisingly I did not miss the potatoes in their version of Patatas Bravas using cauliflower. The Halloumi Souvlaki was the perfect combination of salty, savoury, and creamy. The Spanish fries were out of this world with the melted manchego and chorizo. By the way, the fries were the biggest bang for your buck with a larger than expected portion. The service was great. Overall it was a wonderful experience and I'd love to return. read more

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I came across so many tiktoks about this place! I decided to come here for my birthday and the interior is absolutely stunning to take lots of pictures with friends. The food tasted good overall but it is expensive. The portion size is small versus the price you are paying. However, the food is more for sharing. Only the chicken is halal but check with the server. read more

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Went to Reyna on King for a friend's birthday and our experience was amazing! Aside from it being quite loud in there, their cocktails and food were on point. I ordered the Rumi's Ol' Passion, which came with a presentation! Our server assembled my drink at our table (you'll have to order it to experience it!) which made the experience all the better. I also sampled my friend's Lamb Baklava - it was quite delicious and unique! Would definitely return to try their other food items and cocktails! read more

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I went here for a friend's birthday dinner and the atmosphere was very nice. It catered very well to my gen z/ millennial need for an instagramable backdrop. But after that the restaurant kinda fell short. The Greek fries were shredded potatoes with feta, the shrimp was actually really good and the half souvlaki dinner wasn't souvlaki?!? If I'm not wrong souvlaki is chicken skewers and not a half chicken. I feel like it takes away from the juiciness and chard taste of the chicken. Also wasn't a big fan of the lentils that is came with it and I have to mention the pita was actually a tortilla. I get that's it's a fusion restaurant but come on do the dishes justice I am not there to only take pictures of pretty drinks and your plant wall. read more

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This place is an absolute gem! The cocktails are original and delicious and all come with a small story. The service was absolutely wonderful. All the staff members were incredibly friendly and attentive and truly added to the relaxed vibe of the place. You can feel right away the love and attention that the owner has injected into this place. Now for the food! No, this is definitely not a weak point! With everything in a snack format, it really makes everything great to pair with drinks and a relaxing place to chill with friends. As everything is reasonably priced and easy to share, everyone can order their favorite dish. I have to say though, if there's one dish that I absolutely recommend that everyone try is the croquette! And for the Instagramers out there, this place is fantastically Instagram worthy! read more

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I recently returned to one of my fav local restaurants in Toronto, Reyna on King. I love this place for so many reasons! Great staff, service, ambiance and food! Sharing is encouraged to try all of their tasty offerings! They have a unique selection of cocktails including my fav Paloma and the Smokeshow featuring mezcal and tequila Some of my fav dishes are pictured here including the beet and cashew tzatziki, the grilled prawns amazing charred octopus, the halloumi souvlaki cauliflower bravas, and the chicken shawarma platter. Not pictured here but also AMAZING is the lamb baklava which they are known for, in addition to the lamb chops and lamb kofta. So much delicious food ! If you haven't yet tried this place they have two locations both of which are amazing, and you must try to brunch! I love the patio when the weather is nice, and the open windows concept although too chilly for it last night! It does tend to get a bit loud as well as the space is quite small with limited table space, plus the background music, so keep that in mind! Ty for another great night! read more

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Not sure why this place is rated so low. It's a somewhat still newish neighbourhood spot. We went the first week. The staff and the owner were super nice to us. They let us move from the bar to a window seat once most of our order had come because they knew we had been eyeing the seat. Drinks and food were decent. The portions aren't huge so you have to order a bunch of things, but it's meant to be snacking-tapas style. The baklava and pide were my favourite. The cauliflower was missing something, which we told to the owner. She was really nice and receptive. The space is beautifully decorated. It's not huge, but there's lots of natural light coming into the front - mix of small tables and bar seats. The leafy ceilings are interesting. read more

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Great place! Food is excellent, staff and the crowd are nice and easygoing. Highly recommended

I went here for drinks and bites 3 nights during a recent Toronto trip, and I had great times on 2 of those nights. It was in walking distance from my AirBNB in Corktown and offered a nice alternative to the hustle and bustle of downtown Toronto spots. This place felt like a polished yet chill neighborhood restaurant. All of the dishes I ordered were good except for the octopus; the menu said it came with something like "crispy potatoes," but it showed up on top of some kettle potato chips (big let-down). But again, the other dishes I ordered were good. As for drinks, the cocktails were well-made on 2 of the 3 nights I was there. The one slightly underwhelming cocktail experience was on the one night with a reserved (and maybe a tad standoff-ish?) bartender. The bartenders on the other two nights played fun music, engaged patrons at the bar, and sparked conversations between patrons, making the experience enjoyable for all. I'll definitely return during future Toronto trips. read more

An urban oasis in the east! Came here on a Saturday for a girl's night. Wasn't sure what to expect with the snack menu (I was a hungry bear) but was so pleased! Lots of vegetarian options and a great selection of mocktails for the non-drinkers in the group too. We ordered the falafel sliders (delicious), the halloumi sticks (a bit salty, but good), greek fries (just what you'd expect), cauliflower croquettes (buttery soft and oh-so-good), and cauliflower bravas (spicy!). I ordered the Blueberry Rumble mocktail which was a great treat since I wasn't drinking, and they kindly kept the sparkling water flowing for me afterwards. The other girls drank wine all night, but we all drooled over the sangria at the next table. The atmosphere is stunning, with a beautiful green plant ceiling, gold details around the bar, and large, open windows to the street. I rarely venture to the east end, but next time I do, it will be to come here again! read more

Super cute and chill neighborhood hidden gem! Loved the vibe during brunch, the bartender was awesome and food amazing! read more

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A great little neighbourhood spot with good cocktails and good food. The menu is fusion, so don't expect it to be authentic, but they offer a good balance of service, ambiance and quality. Makes for a great midweek spot every once in a while. read more

Super great vibe. Beautiful decor. Friendly staff. Great service. Had all 5 staff come to our table over the course. Drinks were fast, food came out quick. Very tasty. Tried almost everything and will be back! read more

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Great drink menu, nice snack list, and the servers were great. Little spot with a great energy! Recommend the Halloumi sticks and the Cauliflower bravas to eat. To drink, the sangria was solid - not to sweet but quite refreshing. Go on a nice day, large open air windows make it feel almost like a patio if you sit up front. read more

I was visiting Toronto for the weekend and booked Brunch at Reyna on King, since I love Mediterranean food. To start the decor in this place is amazing, it has an indoor garden hanging from the ceiling and a very elegant full bar. We ordered cocktails first and one I really loved was "Message in a Bottle", a perfect mix of Havana Club, pineapple and lime. Then we ordered the "Shakshuka" and the "Croque Madame" to share. These choices were absolutely delicious, specially the fresh and colorful salad surrounding the Croque Madame with small rolls of smoked salmon. But the best part is yet to come, for a sweet ending we had the Baklava French Toast, which is also perfect to share and is so authentic! I had never heard of this dish before, but it sounded spectacular so we went for it! We were not wrong, the mix of vanilla ricotta and candied pistachio over baklava crusted challah bread was indescribable. Service was outstanding as well, all the dishes arrived on time to our table and the waitress was very nice and even gave us directions to take the subway back to our Airbnb. I will definitely come back to try lunch and dinner at Reyna when I visit Toronto again! read more

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While take out during covid is not shocking how good this was really was surprising. I ordered a spicy bourbon based cocktail and was wowed by the cute burlap bag it came in and the very nice garnish (orange peel spicy pepper). The short rib grilled cheese is what comfort food on friday dreams are made of and the little shoestring fries held up really well considering delivery etc. The best was of course the lamb baklava which I ate as dessert (for the cute points) as opposed to an app. So yummy highly recommend spoon to get all the sauce and pistachio that it came with. Yummy thanks so much read more

My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Reyna while walking down the street. Although we didn't have reservations, they were able to accommodate us immediately, giving us the best seats in the house! We only had drinks all night, but we will definitely return for some food in the future. The service was amazing- Troy, TJ, and Lacarrie were so kind and lovely. The drinks were tasty (and definitely did its job). Everything from the atmosphere, music, décor, drinks to the service were 5 stars! I highly recommend to come here whether it be a date, a celebration, or a casual meal- you will leave smiling. read more

We got the octopus with fingerling potatoes with a green pesto. The potatoes were good but a bit greasy. There was a lot of octopus. It was a bit slimy and no chargrilled flavour or marks, which make this dish shine. Instead, it was overcooked on the inside with a slimy side on the outside. With DILL as the main flavour. Dill is really hard to pull off on octopus that isn't prepped up to snuff. The dill overpowered the green pesto which was actually delicious. A completely unbalanced dish that I could not eat it was so unappealing. It looked gorgeous but was not good. There were some kind of chips added (about 6) that were basically a reservoir for oil. I think there's a lot of potential here, but this dish definitely needs to be adjusted. Make it solid before you add originality that doesn't work. read more