Parallel

217 Geary Ave, Toronto
(416) 516-7765

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Heidi Luk

We dined in on a Saturday night. We had comfortable seating at the front of the restaurant. We were worried about bringing our baby but it was fine. They sat us at the corner and we left our stroller in the corner. Definitely friendly to families.

We ordered their Parallel salad, chicken schnitzel and falafel. The food was superb. Thank you to Zara for being so helpful as we ventured out as a family.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel Balls, Parallel Salad

karnan prapaharan

really good food
really nice service and the place was not expensive will come back again and would recommend to friends and family

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel Balls, Shakshuka, Hummus, Kebab Platter

Abby W

Food is incredible, the Shakshuka was a little too strong on the tomato flavor but everything else was amazing. Their espresso martinis are great too. Have had both dine in and order, much better for dining in (taste wise)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Clare Rupp

We ordered takeout and each loved our meals! The chocolate tahini cookies are also to die for

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel Balls, Hummus, Chicken Shawarma Hummus

Mani

I love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Parallel Salad

Jonathan

Food was alright, but it's overpriced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Jonathan Hong

Want to really thank our server Vivian. She made the experience even better. Great restaurant, with awesome food! Best felafels I've ever had. And again great and friendly service!! Thanks Vivian.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

RO

Only people who've never tried authentic Middle Eastern food would find this food appetizing.

I suggest looking for a number of authentic restaurants in the GTA.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Lisa Simpson

Considering the prices, I was not impressed by this meal. The bland chicken schnitzel was $32, with nothing around it to liven it up. The fatoush salad at $21 was so small without the crispy pita chips that define fatoush salad. The optional five croutons were an additional $2.50. The messe platter at $24 included four teeny dishes (about 3 tablespoons each) and two cold pitas that were very sad to share with four people. The hummus was not out of this world good as other reviews suggest. The falafel was sold as individual dry balls for some reason. The staff and patio were cool but the location off Dufferin across from an auto garage didn't warrant a higher price for atmosphere either.

mark harari

The best middle eastern place in the city, with the most comprehensive menu. Absolutely everything is done to perfection, with flavours not for the faint of heart. Perfect for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. I only wish they had a location north of steeles.

Vegetarian options: More than half the menu.

Dietary restrictions: Just ask and they'll prepare everything to your restrictions

Wheelchair accessibility: Good times!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shakshuka, Hummus, Parallel Salad

Raiyan Khair

Decent spot for Middle-Eastern fare. Falafels are great and the hummus w/ other dips & spreads are solid picks. Definitely worth a visit. Would love to take some tahini home next time I visit.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Ned M

Absolutely love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shira P

Excellent food, especially falafel. Careful with the take-away goods. Bought some pita the other day and found mold when I got home so threw right in garbage.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amy Krell

Fantastic plant forward eatery in a formerly industrial area.

Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options. Vegan too.

Dietary restrictions: My dairy allergy was cheerful accommodated.

Parking: We went for lunch on a Monday and it was tough to find parking, but worth it for this great place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Parallel Salad

Long Nguyen

Fantastic middle eastern fare with great atmosphere. Half priced wine on Mondays makes this place even better!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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