My boyfriend surprised me with dinner at this hidden gem for Valentine's Day, which also doubled as…read moreour anniversary. It was a really nice spot for a special night... cozy, welcoming, and not overly loud. We enjoyed everything we ordered, but the saganaki was definitely the standout. The wait staff brought it out and poured a shot of liquor over the cheese before lighting it on fire at the table, which added a fun touch without feeling gimmicky. Beyond the presentation, the cheese itself was excellent... crisp on the outside, warm and soft inside, and really well seasoned. Easily something I'd come back for. The mango ginger spritz was light and refreshing, not too sweet, the Australian lamb chops were cooked nicely, tender, and full of flavor without being overly heavy. We ended the perfect night with baklava and vanilla ice cream. It was flaky, just sweet enough to be shared between us. Portions weren't huge, but we left feeling content. We did have to make a reservation well in advance, which I'd definitely recommend. Prices feel appropriate for a special occasion rather than an everyday dinner. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Overall, a great experience and a place I'd happily come back to.

Amazing and that is it! Service 10/10…read moreFood 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Everything about this restaurant is perfect the staff the food the inside decor. This is a great spot for a romantic dinner or dinner with family and friends the setting is there!

From crisp zucchini towers to baklava built tableside, every dish here makes an impression. This…read morebeautiful Greek fine dining restaurant pairs excellent service with plates that are as tasty as they are artfully presented, creating a memorable dining experience. We started with the Philoxenia special appetizer -- a striking tower of thinly sliced zucchini, eggplant, and cheese, crisped to perfection. Paired with a cheesy dip, it was an irresistible combination of crunch and comfort. For mains, we ordered the beef mousakka and a Greek-style paella. The paella was a standout -- a flavor-packed dish loaded with mussels, shrimp, and calamari in a rich tomato sauce over tender orzo. Dessert came with table-side theatrics. Layers of phyllo for the baklava were heated in honey, then stacked with ice cream -- a creative and indulgent finale that built anticipation as we watched. Service was attentive without ever feeling overbearing. We felt genuinely well cared for throughout the evening. On our way out, we noticed a gorgeous garden-style patio at the entrance. Next time, we'll be requesting a table there for sure.

Inside, the restaurant exudes a clean Mediterranean calmness that instantly transports you out of…read moreToronto's winter and into what feels like indoor al fresco dining. It's the kind of space that encourages ordering a half litre of wine (their house versions are only $27) and easing into the evening. A basket of warm, crusty bread starts the meal, with our server snipping dried oregano right into the olive oil - a fragrant, rustic touch. A thick, zesty red pepper hummus also arrives for those who prefer a spread over a dip. Philoxenia offers calamari ($30.95) grilled or fried. The appetizer consists of two sizeable portions of squid with a rather tasteless "house sauce" (a seafood sauce and mayo concoction?) on the side. The calamari itself was fresh, though I wish the thicker end had been cooked slightly longer, since it bordered on gelatinous. Skip the house sauce and pair it with the roasted pepper hummus instead; it works surprisingly well. The lamb chops ($59.95) are the star: four beautifully grilled chops served with a thick smear of tzatziki, soft lemony potatoes, and simply sautéed vegetables (broccoli and green beans). For me, it's these minimally fussed-over dishes that makes for quintessential Greek dining. We added the grilled vegetables ($27.95) on the side, though there really wants a lot of vegetables. Think two thin slices of zucchini and eggplant, a single roasted carrot's worth, and a couple rings of grilled onion. What is there is delicious - drizzled with balsamic and sprinkled with feta - but for a dish centered around vegetables, I expected more. For vegetarians, a mound of rice and lemon potatoes help round it out into a decent main. One thing I genuinely appreciated about Philoxenia is they don't try to rush you. It's a restaurant that lets you linger, offering a leisurely meal in a quiet, spacious dining room with plenty of breathing room between tables... something that's increasingly rare in Toronto's newer, sardine-can-style restaurants. Philoxenia nails that cozy, unhurried Greek dining experience that makes you want to stay a little longer and sip a little more wine.

Ordered via Uber for 7 people. After placing it, the time quoted was exactly 30 minutes. 40 minutes…read morelater, the food got picked up and then it took another 10 minutes to reach us. The ordering process was not user friendly. Advertised deals were not charged as promoted until after the order was actually placed. The categories of food were itemized all over the place, so you weren't sure you were getting what you wanted as if it were a small combo, a larger dinner, or a la carte. The food itself was worth nowhere near the prices charged. For $20.89 before tip and taxes, I got a regular 355 mL can of domestic pop, a lunch sized pita that was completely burnt, and a side of frozen fries. Everyone's chicken was dry as a bone, and even the rice was as dessicated as cardboard. The only decent items were the Greek salad, and the pork which was able to withstand its level of char because it's not chicken. They didn't deliver one of the said cans of pop, which was charged and paid for at $3 for a la carte because it wasn't ordered as part of a preset combo. Add to the order the suggested 20% tip pushing $50, and the total customer experience result is that we'll never order from there again, or bother trying them as walk ins Never again.

Located in the King High Plaza with plenty of parking…read more Came to the Plaza for some errands and was a bit nappies. Ordered a chicken platter and was not disappointed. 2 skewers of chicken with rice and salad- The portions are huge and tastes great! Definitely a must go if you are in the area

So happy I came upon this place for a last minute dinner takeout!…read more Small local that is run by a family that actually lived in Greece. Cozy casual for informal dining. Convenient corner location next to a side street. I was ESPECIALLY excited about their variety of homemade desserts that I don't normally see offered at other Greek restaurants! Friendly staff guided me through the food I was unfamiliar with ~ especially the desserts My takeout order included: chicken skewers (on the dry side), greek salad (very fresh & tasty feta!), fresh phyllo spinach pie / spanakopita (loved it, filling was substantial & much preferred over doughie swirl version), chicken soup (can't comment as it wasn't for me), baklava (fresh, moist filling, perfect level of phyllo layers & crunch), plus their AMAZING home recipe custard dessert (not too sweet, perfect level of sweetness & texture) I will be coming back. Special thanks to Ana for taking the time to explain (you can find me on Instagram via @aida.loves )

This was a great find during my recent trip to Toronto. Souvlaki Place is a small family-owned…read morebusiness and I was very impressed with the quality of the food, and the friendly and attentive service. My chicken gyro wrap combo was 16.80 CAD and the portion was very generous. The food tasted great. They also sell some Greek products.

Many moons ago, I posted a review of McEwans, or Pusateris (I don't even remember!), and I…read morementioned in the review that I had bought some Better than Yia Yia's dips at the particular grocery store and they were amazing. So it wasn't even a review that counted towards BTYY's overall company, and they contacted me and said, "Thank you for the support! Can we drop off some more dips for you to try?" WHAT? That's so nice!! It stuck with me for many years. I continued to buy their products (also sold at Summerhill Market), and they are all amazing. So I was so delighted when I saw on their instagram that they are doing home delivery during the pandemic! I immediately ordered myself some tarmasalata, lemony hummus, Greek yogurt - but they also have vegan options, rice pudding, spices, tea, and even tea towels!! And, in true BTYY fashion, they sent me another dip for me to try, just to say thanks. This is an amazing company with amazing products!!

we are addicted, and I mean addicted to the tzatziki and lemon hummus. They are to DIE FOR. Me and…read moremy daughter go to Mccewans just for these two items. the only downfall is they are 9.95 each, so you spend 20$ on dip. But well worth it. They go great with the blackbird breads. DELICIOUS! we discovered them when they had a taste testing booth at the grocery store (mccewans) and we were hooked ever since :)

Very solid place that one probably had a similar experience if they went there 20 years ago…read more I had the moussaka and it was just what I wanted. The rice was actually a lot better than I expected. I know it's just a side, but rice at times from other Greek places isn't that great, and this was much better. My wife had the mix grill plate, and I helped. She absolutely loved the lamb. It was largely over the quality and the prep was fairly standard, but there's nothing wrong with that. The other parts didn't jump out, but were still perfectly good. The service was very attentive.

Having had moussaka ($33.95) at more chain-like Greek restaurants, Pantheon's version is lighter…read moreand fresher tasting. The potato layer feels fluffy and sandwiches thinly sliced eggplant, so the aubergine is rather pronounced. The ground beef mixture wasn't overly spiced and even the bechamel sauce was a thin layer, so it toasts the top but doesn't saturate the slice. Ultimately, it's not heavy so you could get through a full portion. A flaming saganaki ($19.95), the pan fried kefalotiri cheese, is a staple in Canadian Greek restaurants. It seems touristy to order but there's something endearing about setting a piece of cheese on fire and yelling "opa"! For me, the dish is more for the atmosphere than taste. Pantheon pan fries the cheese well, so it develops a crust even prior to flambeeing and serves it as a thick gooey slice. If only the accompanying bread wasn't so dry and mealy, a good saganaki calls for a better complement. Almost all their mains arrive with a sizeable Greek side salad that's smartly served first containing ample amounts of crumbled feta and some tomato, cucumbers, and onion over romaine. Their dressing is different, tamer and while still acidic there's a sweetness to it. Not sure, but perhaps they use a red wine vinegar and then blend the ingredients together so it's better combined? With the fishkebob souvlaki ($36.95) I was expecting fish, but it's really a seafood kebob containing shrimp, calamari and mushroom. It's cooked well with a faint grilled aroma, very tender, and lightly salted. Sadly, my steamed vegetables were merely carrots and didn't have the delicious garlicky green beans included on my friends' plates. Luckily, there was plenty with the moussaka so I could augment mine. At least there was an ample portion of roasted lemon potatoes that were soft and fluffy with a refreshing pronounced citrus finish. Pantheon doesn't skimp on the lamb chops that arrive with the entrée. And if you can't decide on what protein you'd like, their menu also offers some as add-ons. The lamb chop by the piece ($11.95) was bit gamier than I'd like but was cooked to a perfect medium doneness. A complimentary honey cake arrives for the table and is almost like having baklava in cake form. Just watch out, as the moist crumbly cake is difficult to pick up with a fork. Don't waste a bit of this delicious dessert, just use your fingers.

First of all, restaurant is beautiful. Great place to eat. Secondly, food was delicious and what a…read moreperformance for the cheese and pita apps. And third - staff was friendly. Service was efficient. They were generous enough to offer baklava before we left. Near Yorkdale mall. If you're not driving there. Suggest to take the bus from wilson Stn then walk there

This is my favourite (and most frequently visiting) Greek restaurant in Toronto. Their food is…read morealways consistence and all the menus are delicious. (I personally enjoyed their lamb dish so much!) Staff were so friendly ant attentive every time, and even my friend mentioned their service is exceptional :) Specially inside of the restaurant is elegantly decorated with Greek scenery pictures, so I could feel like a vacation vibe while dining there

outstanding service tremendous chicken souvlaki…read more very clean and fresh tasting best GREEK food in ontario

I loved this place. Things about this that were interesting was that this version of Greek food was…read moregreat and had a different style from the Texan Greek food I've eaten before. Everything was scrumptious, tasted home made and made you want to just eat everything on site. The dining room was small, but let me tell you, everyone and I mean everyone kept coming here. Service was great, we were treated so well and the cashier had the ability to be social with everyone that came by as well. What I liked about this establishment was the authentic Greek Orthodox aesthetic. They had such beautiful icons, cool music, like it was the full authentic experience. We got Niko Nikos back in Texas. Don't get me wrong the food is great, but it doesn't have the authentic vibe that this place had. I'm not in Canada, but if I had to come back this would be one of my go to spots.

I went to the Souvlaki Guys restaurant for a quick meal. The restaurant is located north of…read moreLawrence on a side street. There isn't much seating inside the restaurant, but there is a patio outside. The service was very friendly. I ordered the chicken souvlaki dinner. The two sticks of souvlaki came with rice, potatoes, and a salad. The chicken souvlaki were juicy and tasty. The food was very good. Would I go back? Yes since the food was very good.

Souvlaki & Panini. I highly suggest that you try the meatball panini! You will absolutely LOVE the…read moreauthentic Italian tomato sauce. Mamma Mia! All the food is fantastic and we are regular customers here. The owner,Claudio, is a wonderful host and the place is always spotlessly clean. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Best Greek restaurant in Markham!…read more If you're craving authentic Greek food, I highly recommend Main St Greek. I come here often and plan to continuing dining here for yummy Greek food. Food: Classic Greek Salad (5/5) - fresh, tasty salad that's great to share. I love Greek salad in general and this hits the spot Saganaki (5/5) - flaming cheese! I don't love cheese too much but saganaki I'll eat for sure. Savoury cheese topped with a squeeze of lemon and pairs well with the complimentary garlic bread. Calamari (5/5) - Nice, large slices of fried calamari with a side of tzatziki. I can eat this for days! Pork souvlaki stick (5/5) - Well-seasoned pieces of pork on a stick and grilled to perfection! Comes with a side of tzatziki and tastes great! Service: - our server was very friendly and the staff too - food came out relatively quick - free underground parking btw *they also sell a small tub of their Greek salad dressing to take home

Oh my, this place is awesome. I saw the reviews and it was…read morea must try. We ordered the saganaki, the avgolemono soup, chicken souvlaki dinner, and a pork gyros dinner. The soup was amazing, you could tell it was homemade as the chicken had bones. It was beyond fresh. The saganaki came next, it was disappointing that the server couldn't get the flame going but all is good anyways. Then came the Greek salad that come with both dinners, as you can see the dressing was abundant and it was flavourful. Onto the Chicken souvlaki dinner and pork gyros dinner. You could tell this was made authentically Greek as they were delectable. The quality and taste was through the roof. This is a must try for any Greek food lovers and I HIGHLY recommend. I will be back even if it is a 30 minute drive. It's worth the drive and the time.