Jack B.

Food (5/5): Very delicious Service (5/5): Very nice Ambiance (5/5): Very pleasant, looking forward to their outdoor seating when it is warmer out.

Morlene C.

3 for 3 on the businesses I visited during my short day trip to Montclair. Toros was the site of our lunch before catching a ballet nearby, and with so many great restaurant options in the area, we were a bit stumped on where to go. After I compiled a list of the best sounding spots, my friends helped us settle on Toros, because we wanted a fresh, mediterranean meal. The flavors were on point and they were not shy about portions. We ordered stuffed cabbage, chicken skewers, and hummus, and they brought out a huge plate of house salad and buttery rice with slivered carrots. The chicken was charred and cooked to perfection and the stuffed cabbage had me wondering why I ever doubted this dish. Our food came out promptly and our server was super nice. The space is very clean, a little rustic, and so cozy for lunch or dinner. I'm so glad we landed here!

Victoria W.

I recently visited Toros with some Turkish friends and family (it's always a good sign when Turkish folks recommend a Turkish place, right?). I'm truly grateful we found it! The ambience is warm and ornate--truly out of a story book! The food was absolutely incredible all around. Let's start with the bread, which blew me away. We had to take some to go--it was that good! They make it fresh in another one of their locations and you can certainly tell it's their own. Great flavor, fluffiness, and crust. Next up, we ordered the hummus which was creamy and delicious (especially with the bread!). After that, we got the shepherd's salad which was refreshing, well-seasoned, and was gone by the end of the meal! I tried the moussaka as my entree which had a rich flavor and came with the most fantastic rice and bulgar. My brother tried the kebab entree and WOW. The seasoning on the meat left me speechless. My mother's vegetarian dish and friend's fish dish were pretty good, albeit not as "wow-ing" as the other food. If you come here, I highly recommend trying out the kebab--you'll thank me!! The service was attentive, albeit a bit cold and curt in demeanor... I see other reviewers had a similar experience. However, I have to give props to our server who spoke Turkish with our family friends, who are from Turkey originally--I could tell it meant a lot to them. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience and amazing food and will be back!

Jeannette L.

Last evening, I took my partner out to dinner here for a special occasion. We've been fans of the original Paterson location for years, and have also enjoyed times at Clifton, but this was our first time dining at the Upper Montclair location. With it being a Friday night, I called the restaurant earlier that day to place a reservation (just in case it was busy and there may be a wait for a table - I wasn't sure). Later that day, when we walked inside Toros, a woman greeted us and lead us through the restaurant to the patio where she gave us an option of two two-person tables. After were were seated, we were given menus and bread/butter and a bottle of water were placed on our table. When you think of Turkish cuisine, you think of the meats - doner, kebabs, etc. However, it's possible to enjoy a delicious meal as a vegetarian...My partner is vegetarian. Note - Technically, there is only one vegetarian entrée on the menu here, but there's a whole selection of delicious hot and cold appetizers that are vegetarian friendly. For example, below what is what we ordered (minus, my Adana Kebab entrée - my favorite) VEGETARIAN-FRIENDLY DINNER ORDER - Coban Salata - they'll ask if you want the feta cheese on it or not - Patlican Soslu - one of our favorites. so good with bread... tomato-based, an alternative to the other eggplant based apps that have a smoked/smokey flavoring (partner is not into smokey flavor profile) - Sigara Boregi - my partner's favorite app of the night - cheese-filled crispy filo with the little salad on the side - Mucver - pan-fried zucchini fritter - fresh, light, refreshing with the yogurt and dill - Sebzeli Guvec (vegetable dish) - under traditional Turkish cuisine on menu Other vegetarian-friendly appetizer options of note are hummus and falafel, but we have these regularly, so we passed last night. For dessert, baklava and almond pudding are nice, too. We hope to come back again with friends. Toros is highly recommended! Especially if you can get a patio table when the weather is nice this summer.

Ana D.

Service was standard. The inside decor is nice. There is a good amount of outside seating in a little courtyard in the back. The food was very good: -lebni: lightly flavored and absolutely delicious with their warm, fresh bread - toros combination platter: good variety of meats and adequate amount of food for the price. Meats were nicely grilled and well-flavored. Would recommend.

Aya E.

Ordered: Coban Salata - Sheperd's Salad (~$15): chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, tender long green peppers, red onion & parsley tossed with extra virgin olive oil & vinegar Arnavut Cigeri - Fried Veal Liver (~$17): tender fried veal liver breaded & pan-fried, then blended with seasoning & herbs Small Mixed Appetizer Platter (~$26): 6 choices: stuffed eggplant, babagannush, hummus, lebni, stuffed grape leaves, tabbouleh Toros Karisik - Toros Combination Plate (~$36): 1 izgara kofte served with a half portion of adana, chicken, shish & doner kebab Baklava (complimentary) Kazandibi (complimentary): baked and caramelized light milk pudding Diet Coke (~$3) Aya's take: We stopped by Toros for dinner after our original dinner spot fell through. Being Middle Eastern, I'm a big fan of Turkish food as it is fairly healthy, filling, and full of flavor. We started off with the Coban Salata, Arnavut Cigeri, and Small Mixed Appetizer Platter. The Coban Salata is a must. It was simple, crunchy, and deliciously fresh. I've never had fried liver the way this Arnavut Cigeri was served. It was breaded which I found a bit unusual, as it's usually only pan-fried with the seasonings & herbs. It was still somewhat addicting, just not what I expected. The Small Mixed Appetizer Platter was great for sharing among the 4 of us. The stuffed eggplant stood out to me the most. I'm a sucker for combination platters as it gives me the chance to try a bunch of items at the same time, so the Toros Karisik was perfect. I particularly liked the izgara kofte and adana kebab. Their rice is also unbelievably buttery and soft! I absolutely loved it. As we were finishing up, they gave us some complimentary desserts which is always appreciated. The Baklava and Kazandibi were sweet, delectable, and a great way to close off the meal. If you find yourself craving Turkish cuisine in the Montclair area, look no further than Toros.

Sne G.

First time visiting Toros. Went on a weekend evening for dinner with friends and family. Quick to get a table since we went there early. Restaurant staff did not come across friendly. Ordered few cold appetizers to start with - Hummus, baba ganoush and fresh bread. The bread was fresh, but the spreads were a total let down and lacked any flavor. For entrees, they had only 1 veg dish which I still ordered on the staffs recommendation - Zucchini pancakes - was alright but lacked any salt or spice. Lamb chops dish were 30$ and it was not even a good portion for 1 adult. We got two small chops that were dissatisfying. Extremely disappointed with the overall experience

Mike V.

Great little spot! Beautifully decorated with plenty of Mediterranean flair. 3 Course Lunch Menu for $15.99 is quite the good deal. Great, welcoming staff. I've also had dinner here and eaten in the outdoor courtyard. I haven't had anything yet that wasn't good. BYO-Bonus!

Maya N.

Food - fire Combo platter - well diversified Shrimp : farm raised as per Algerian shrimp connoisseur friend Hunkar begendi- lacking a jalapeno pepper Service : ok