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Pamier Kabob
80/100 (1134 ratings)
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Afghani
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"Someone mentioned this place was pretty good, so I went to check it out seeing as I was already in the area. Ordered the fish kabob. Skinless..."
You Gonna Eat That?
"We came across this place while walking on Spadina, it smelt amazing as we walked by so we decided to try it. It has a fast food type of feel to it..."
Mary
"This place is really worth the money. I ordered the chicken chaplee kebab which was very juicy and tender and the spice levels were perfect. The..."
Akki
"Well priced and decent flavor. The serving sizes are also generous. Good for a quick lunch or dinner. Make sure you like spicy food though as today..."
Reuben Hunter
"Based on what I read in a few other reviews, this place can get very busy at lunchtime. Today it did not appear to be overly busy. There were only..."
Lunny
"This is not indian cuisine it's middle eastern completely different and tastes..."
Maria
"Best Kabob in Town. These guys have the best kabob in downtown Toronto.The meat is perfect marinaded, and the rise is delicious. I am..."
John Eaters
"Outside of Bamiyan, this place has the best Chicken Kabob in the..."
Mo
"...a spacious restaurant featuring halal Afghan cuisine. I was immediately surprised by just how large and empty it was. It was also really warm and..."
Holly Edejer
"This place was worth the money I spent. If you go during lunch hours, the place is packed with groups of people. I generally don't like eating..."
Tanvi Saxena
"This year, Ryan and I were invited to join Kevin, Jocelyn, and Byron on their Second Annual Foodie Adventure: eating at six places in Toronto in six..."
Holly Edejer
Bamiyan Kabob
80/100 (4807 ratings)
Quick Bites
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Middle Eastern
Halal
Afghani
Middle Eastern
Afghan
Halal
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Filet Mignon
Kabobs
Tandoori Chicken
Doner Kebab
Lamb
Beef
Salad
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"Excellent kekbob place !!Usually get kebob here a couple of times a week. Ample tables and clean restaurant! employees are also courteous..."
Vihan Jain
"Busy location. Always full. Food is good. I love bamiyan half chicken always taste the same at all locations. Oh and don't forget to try the sher..."
Torontofoodguru
"The food is delicious as is expected of this franchise. The price is good and the value is good. The atmosphere is quite welcoming. I recommend this..."
Facebook User
"Chicken kabob is fantastic. The marinade is very flavourful and chicken cooked just perfectly. Meal is huge with lots of rice. Too big for me to..."
Hannah Fransen
"If you are looking to try afghan cuisine this place is the best call. You'll be absolutely satisfied. Make sure you don't come very very hungry cuz..."
Farah Wafa
"Great afghan food. Have to say one of the best I've had. Place is always busy and you have to wait for the food. But you know it's fresh and..."
Panagiota
"Loved it! We have eatan here a handful of times, it has been busy every single time, and there is a reason why. There is about a 20m wait for the..."
Maryk
"I seriously love the food here. I always buy extra chutney, as I love dipping my naan bread in it. I wish there were more locations. I need one out..."
Stephanie
"Best Afghan in Toronto. Meat is cooked over charcoal, gives it that great bbq taste. Place isn't the biggest but always busy. If you never had afghan..."
Jim
"There are a number of halal fast food restaurants along Overlea Boulevard in the Thorncliffe Park community in East York. Afghan food and Halal..."
Taylor Fladgate
"Yummy and consistent place for kebabs and similar middle eastern fare. The Afghan patties and very good too. Popular place and large portions. Every..."
Peter Lam
"I am at work and it’s lunchtime.  Someone suggests this Afghani restaurant which is named in honour for the ancient statues carved into the high..."
Caroline Becker
"I've been a regular for a few years now. The food is to die for and the service is quick, however the employees look miserable and annoyed whenever..."
S
"Excellent food at an excellent price! They have an ideal concept at this Afghanistan hotspot. Freshly grilled meat, flavorful rice, salad & fresh..."
Ariafugue
"The service was fast and friendly. The chicken and rice was tasty. Not too fond of the salad the lettuce was in really big chunks and had some bitter..."
SweetBunny
"So delicious!. I have been visiting this location since 2002 when it first opened, and it is consistently delicious and affordable. I actually crave..."
NK
"Impressed. My girlfriend and I went to Bamiyan Kabob this past Sunday, it was my first experience. There wasn't too much for descriptions on the..."
Hungry Man
"Just checked out this place with my cousin and niece last night. We ordered two half chicken kabob dinners and the chicken breast kabob dinner. It..."
Lynn T-pson
"Rustic yumminess. :). So any place that cooks their meet on an open flame is good in my books. They give ample portions but its the flavor that..."
Karlis Zakis
"The food is great, but I can't say the same for the..."
LMnay
"One of the best middle eastern places in town. Don't forget to try sultani..."
Shadman M
"Something different. Tasty, big portions, well priced. Just need better translation in the..."
Loo
"Bamiyan Kabob is a clean neighbourhood Afghan resto. I suggested to my wife that we get out of the house to someplace different, and remembered a..."
Daviding
"My boss and I were taking a cab across town recently, and we began chatting with the driver about food. Insisting that the best Afghani food in the..."
Toronto Food Blog
"Before covid it used to be my go to lunch place. Now they have increased the prices, charging extra for additional sauce, reduced the size of naan,..."
Talha Malik
"Fresh naans and delicious bbq dishes cooked to order, Bamiyan gets the job done! The food was good although they need to work on their decor,..."
Saad Qasim
"First time trying Afganistan food. Tried Chicken Kofta with salads, food was fine. Large portion and fair price. Staff there was not that easy to..."
Mia
"we ordered chaplee kabob and kofta chicken and beef kabob. it was delicious. nice environment. good customer..."
King Khan
"Variety of mazing food with reasonable price..."
Bhawna Panwar
"Good kebabs at a very decent price Liked Chicken chapli and tandoori kebab You can have it with rice salad and bread They give it with sauce very..."
SWAPNIL RAJ
"Great kebabs. I often pick up. I always ask for the salad to be on the side but they don't always get it and the salad comes mixed in with the hot..."
Raza Ali
"Bamiyan kabob provide authentic Afgani cousin. The taste of food is very good all the dishes are not spicy. I order kabuli pulao with lamb shank..."
Agha “Agha” Azhar Rafiq
Mezzetta Cafe Restaurant
80/100 (442 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Eggplant
Tapas
Hummus
Lamb
Shrimp
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I really loved it ..the atmosphere , food and quick service added to the positive experience ..looking forward to returning and trying other things..."
Lisa Bee
"Loved it ....inexpensive way to try different things :)))) Fantastic service & food..."
Christine Wright Dunn
"Good food.. small portions keep your appetite..."
Keith Kiruthikan
"charming place, delicious food, and lovely..."
Siroos Parand
"Loved it, an excellent place with quality foods, nice environment and often with live music, don't miss..."
Ray Fekrinia
"2017/12/16We were in the mood for something middle-eastern for dinner, and we found Mezzetta on the Zomato app. It turned out that we were..."
Lunny
"Loved it. We were a group of 8. Ordered the 6 persons set menu. Food was great and quantities were just right.Owner and waitress were super..."
Moedafer
"An amazing gem. On a cool fall night, we were looking for a lighter dinner, and this hit the spot perfectly. There were a variety of dishes, with a..."
Bug
"Best hummus hands down. I live in Calgary now, everytime I head home this is one of my first..."
CalFoodie
"Great place!. The food is amazing and the prices are good too! Highly recommended. I suggest catching a jazz show on one of their jazz nights..."
Benny
"An all-time favourite. I've been visiting Mezzetta on a regular basis for almost 20 years now - basically, ever since I was old enough to chew! It is..."
Leah
"Best place in the neighbourhood for small, shared plate food. Influences go well beyond Greece to include other Mediterranean cuisines. Look for..."
David Ort
Darvish Persian Restaurant
80/100 (1124 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Halal
Persian
Persian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Eggplant
Kabobs
Lamb
Beef
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Persian
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This was my first visit to a Persian restaurant.My colleague who is of Persian descent took us to this place and I was not disappointed.The..."
Ankur Singh
"For some people, their first impression of a restaurant is how it looks, whether it’s the establishment’s store front or an initial glimpse of..."
Gastro World
"My friends and I went to Darvish in April, 2017 as our first ever introduction to Persian Food!The restaurant was really easy to find due..."
NikiTheFoodie
"I tried three different dishes here and I loved the kobide kabob more than lamb shank and ghormeh sabzi but depends on your taste in comparison to..."
Melika
"Darvish is such a treat. Lots of yummy options in a warmly lit space. Delicious Persian home cooking combined with welcoming service makes it an..."
CordovaPie
"Best little place for delicious Persian on Yonge. We've been here many times and will continue to go back for the delicious beef koobideh and chicken..."
Salsadreea
"Cute little restaurant with delicious food!. Hidden amongst the numerous junk stores along downtown Yonge, sits this delightful little restaurant..."
David A
"Cozy family-owned authentic persian restaurant. Delicious and healthy food, tasteful decor. Excellent service with a smile. Pleasant and relaxing..."
Zed
"Don't miss this place!. I am especially happy at a restaurant where most of the dishes are unfamiliar. This place makes me happy. The food is great..."
Mitty
"We ate here purely on the basis of the recommendations of other UrbanSpoon reviewers.This restaurant is an oasis of calm. The lady who served us..."
Rev'd Paul Mann
"Delicious! Had the chicken kebabs, which were juicy and flavourful, but the ghormeh sabzi stole the show! Tender beef, in a delicious and uniquely..."
Bacon
"Kheyli khoobe!. I love ghormeh sabzi - I can't stress this enough. So, on my first trip to Toronto, I was dedicated to finding a Persian restaurant..."
Daniel
"Best Persian in Toronto. Great..."
Rabi Chaudhry
"The best persian restaurant in toronto, i have tried a couple of rest. In finch and this one beats them all. Very friendly staff and cozy..."
Widd
Aviv
79/100 (846 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Beef
Salad
Duck
Risotto
Burger
Kale Salad
Cakes
Lamb
Shrimp
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Spent a wonderful evening at Aviv, celebrating my wedding anniversary. Service was just great, friendly and fun. Robert is fantastic and pays great..."
Barbara Cameron
"Met up with some friends I haven't seen in forever at Aviv for Stop 2 of my Winterlicious adventures. It was very busy! We only waited a few minutes..."
Lisa V
"2016/10/22We were on our way to the Chihuly exhibit on Saturday, and we stopped at Aviv for a late-ish lunch just before 1 pm. It wasn't too..."
Lunny
"First of all the service is great as Rob is very friendly and accommodating. I miss the old wynn salad with feta, grilled balsamic chicken, avocado,..."
Foodie From The SIX
"I've never been a fan of Mediterranean food...but what Aviv provided us was much more than good food. The environment was extremely cozy and perfect..."
Saya Faction Tonight
"A great cozy restaurant with a nice atmosphere, great food, and service with a smile. They have really good homemade gnocchi and a large selection of..."
Matthew Lam
"Its a great place. The beat salad is amazing, along with their pizzas (I love the one with the pulled pork looking meat/rib). The gnochi is always..."
Steph Lin
"First time here with a friend and it was great! Located downstairs, this hidden gem offered great food, wine and staff. Our server was so friendly!..."
FoodStud
"This place is awesome! Food is great and service is spot on. Try the pizza's, one of the city's best. Ask for Robert, he'll take care of you..."
Calvin Lam
"Great dishes! From the Greek cuisine to Italian pastas, it's all delicious here! They are relatively slow to bring out dishes when you order take..."
Ivan Tran
"Nice area and has a patio space outside for great outdoor lunches. Tasty salads and pitas filled with flavour and the sides are good too. Try the..."
Daniel Lochand
"This place is amazing! If you are looking for huge portions and nice ambient, you should definitly check this place out! They serve authentic greek..."
Kyle Maddox
"Amazing meal. Such big portions, friendly service, warm and open atmosphere. Me and my friend shared the pork/chicken souvlaki platter which came..."
Lucy Chai
"Best Greek restaurant in town. Great menu with lots of variety and the best hummus I've ever had. Better than homemade! Need to try their baklava. To..."
Greg G (JJ)
"Really nice mediterranean restaurant. Healthy, delicious and enjoyable. Options for vegetarians! Great for Family and a date night..."
Diquan Cephas
"very delicious food a bit pricey but worth it with very little wait time. first time here ordered a grilled chicken with salad. will def come..."
Chaldean Alkemist