Toros Mediterranean Turkish Cuisine

Low quality food and rude staff!
I wish I could give them zero.
The kebab was dried and far from Turkish kebab dishes. The falafel was also dried, not fresh without taste. The service was quite wired and the waitress was behaving kind of rude to us.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

We had a wonderful experience! A big thank you to Nur and Baki for their warm hospitality and attentive service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Toros Turkish Cuisine, formerly known as The Kebab House, is one of Upper Montclair’s true dining gems. The food is consistently delicious, with standout dishes like the tender lamb shish kebab and perfectly prepared grilled shrimp. The mezza (appetizers) are outstanding—rich baba ghanoush, creamy labneh, and an array of flavorful hummus varieties, all paired with warm, freshly baked Turkish bread that is simply irresistible.

The service is just as memorable: warm, friendly, and knowledgeable, especially helpful to anyone new to Turkish cuisine. The setting adds to the charm—inside, the dining grotto creates an inviting ambiance, while the back arbor surrounded by plants offers a beautiful, almost secret-garden feel.

Desserts are not to be missed, from the comforting Turkish rice pudding to flaky baklava and more. Toros is one of my favorite go-to places in Montclair—a restaurant that blends incredible flavors with a welcoming atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was amazing and the waitress was super friendly. 10/10 recommend. Would definitely visit again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food, lunch menu great value.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A lovely restaurant, Beautiful ambience. The food is good though I'm more into spicy food of which none of the dishes were spicy at all.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Toros used to be our go-to place for every special celebration. Unfortunately, our most recent visit was very disappointing.

The quality of the food has really declined. My favorite, the Mix Meze Platter, was bland and flavorless. The hummus was honestly the worst I’ve ever had. completely tasteless and definitely not worth the $30.

We ordered Hünkar Beğendi, which was listed as lamb, but what we received was clearly beef. I asked the waitress again, but she insisted it was lamb. The difference was obvious in both taste and texture.

The Adana kebab lacked its signature flavor, and the shish kebab was tough and full of gristle. The service wasn’t bad, but I was surprised they charged for tea. Turkish restaurants usually offer tea as a complimentary gesture.

It felt like the old restaurant was gone and replaced by something entirely different. We left feeling very disappointed.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

First off I want to say that this Toros here in Montclair, cannnot and will Not compare to the Toros in Clifton NJ. About a 1/3 of the employees there look extremely miserable. Nobody seems organized, a simple
Order as to just slice a fish down the middle of the belly like a spatchcock chicken cut style. Instead I get a branzino fish massacred on one side criss crossed like a 2 year old took a butter knife and stabbed it and thought the fish was a Tic-Tac board.thats not the worst part of the whole Branzino fish that I ordered to also please be slice from belly open , on top of all of that the fish Which was whole and only cut (Massacred) on one side was also not fully cooked and had the taste that just didn’t settle well With me. They have 5 waiters all basically sharing each tables attention and completely unorganized. I don’t plan, Nor will I recommend this location to anybody ever!! Clifton Hands down is by far the most Authentic Toros In NJ ..

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 3

The worst rice pudding I have ever eaten in my life. They highly recommended rice pudding, I can’t imagine the other desserts.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

I love this restaurant. It has such a beautiful interior and the food is so fresh and delicious.

I would love to share my great experience with other people so they will know the pleasure and the service and the delicious food at this place. Very nice cuisine great spirits definitely recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The more convenient place for me than the Clifton London, although I like the atmosphere of the Clifton restaurant a little better. The food though is always good and service is pretty attentive either or not they are busy. The Montclair spot has a very nice outdoors seating section in the back.
Parking can be iffy as it's on-street and there are other restaurants in the area and close spaces seem to get taken quickly. However, if you don't mind a small walk there are plenty of lots and side streets in the area, just mind the meter requirements.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hummus, Fried Calamari, Shepherd Salad

lentil soup, hummus, falafel

I went to Toros restaurant, the place is very nice, I liked it, I ate chicken skewers with Ezogelin's soup, it was delicious, I liked it very much, I recommend you to go too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

If you’re looking for delicious Turkish food, affordable prices, attentive and friendly customer service, then definitely try Toros.
It’s my first time in this location (I’ve been to Clifton before) and again I had a great dining experience!!!

I came during lunch time and ordered the lunch special which includes salad or soup, appetizer and an entree, for $17.99. The lamb was cooked to perfection, the hummus was so creamy and with the fresh bread, it was all I needed!!! :)

I then ordered desserts (not included on the lunch special). Had the almond pudding and the pistachio rolls, both worth to try. Nothing where was overly sweet.

Toros is always a great idea!! I can’t wait to go back and try more dishes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5