Turkish cuisine
Istanbul Kebab House
2452 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6E 3T9
Phone: +1 (416) 658-7777
Timings:
Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Signature Dishes:
– Adana Kebab (spicy minced lamb skewers)
– Iskender Kebab (sliced doner over pide bread with yogurt)
– Kunefe (hot cheese dessert with syrup)
🔥 Why Special: Open-flame charcoal grill visible from dining area.
Anatolia Turkish Cuisine
1576 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4G 3B6
Phone: +1 (416) 901-2222
Timings:
Tue-Sun 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
(Closed Mon)
Must-Try:
– Mixed Grill Platter (lamb chops, chicken wings, kofta)
– Lahmacun (“Turkish pizza” with minced meat)
– Ayran (salted yogurt drink)
🍞 Secret: Free simit (sesame bread rings) with every meal.
Bosphorus Restaurant
3700 Midland Ave #15, Scarborough, ON M1V 0B4
Phone: +1 (416) 335-3333
Timings:
Daily 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Highlights:
– Testi Kebab (clay pot lamb stew, cracked tableside)
– Manti (tiny beef dumplings with garlic yogurt)
– Baklava Trio (pistachio/walnut/cream varieties)
🎶 Vibe: Live Turkish music on weekends.
Ottoman Taverna
156 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 2L6
Phone: +1 (647) 352-4444
Timings:
Mon-Fri 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat-Sun 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Specialties:
– Hunkar Begendi (sultan’s favorite lamb over smoked eggplant purée)
– Sea Bass in Salt Crust (halal preparation upon request)
– Turkish Coffee (served with lokum candy)
💎 Upscale: White-tablecloth dining near CN Tower.
