Pomegranate Restaurant

420 College St, Toronto
(416) 921-7557

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Mirza Qasemi Appetizer Barbary Flatbread Vegan

Mirza Ghasemi Kashk Bademjaan Zeitoon Paratha

Zeitoon Parvardeh Barbary Flatbread Vegan

Kashk-E Bademjaan Barbary Flatbread

Shirin Polo Braised Lamb Shank

Fesenjan with Chicken

Bastani Akbar Mashdi

Baklava Sweet Things

Maast-O Khiar Dolmeh

Saffron Ice Cream

A gorgeously aromatic dip of sautéed eggplant, softened, mixed with Persian whey (kashk), sautéed garlic, mint , walnuts and caramelized onion. Served with Barbary flat bread. SERVED COLD; CAN BE RE-HEATED OR ENJOYED AS IS -Vegetarian, contains dairy, contains walnuts -Bread served untoasted; best enjoyed after toasting

Mirza Qasemi Appetizer + Barbary Flatbread (Vegan)

A puree of smoky charred eggplant cooked in a garlic tomato sauce. Served with Barbary flat bread - Vegan (Bread served untoasted; best enjoyed after toasting)

Maast-o Khiar + Barbary Flatbread

A rich creamy yogurt with English cucumber, rose petals, walnuts and mint. Served with barbary bread (Vegetarian, contains dairy) (Bread served untoasted; best enjoyed after toasting)

Maast-o Museer + Barbary Flatbread

A delightful creamy yogurt sprinkled with Persian shallots. Served with Barbary flatbread (Bread served untoasted; best enjoyed after toasting)

Pickled Pleasures

Shoor-o Torshi: Pickled Persian gherkins, aged garlic, shallots and a mixture of traditional vegetable torshi.

Entrees

Fesenjoon with Chicken + Saffron Basmati Rice

A sweet and sour ('malas') stew of chicken breast pieces cooked in a ground walnut pomegranate reduction. Served with saffron basmati rice (Halal, G F, no dairy, contains tree nuts)

Adas Polo + Braised Lamb Shank

A saffron basmati rice pilaf of lentils, dates, raisins and barberries topped with caramelized onion. Served with braised lamb shank . (Halal, G F, no nuts, no dairy)

Qeymeh + Saffron Basmati Rice

A savoury stew of yellow split peas, halal beef chunks and sun-dried lime cooked in a tomato saffron sauce topped with cinnamon. Served with saffron basmati rice. (No nuts, no dairy, halal, GF)

Aloo Gheysi Stew + Saffron Basmati Rice

A stew of boneless chicken thigh pieces cooked in a Bukhara plum, apricot and saffron sauce, topped with zereshk (barberries) Served with saffron basmati rice. NOTE: Pits in the plums (Halal, G F, no nuts, no dairy)

Fesenjoon with Mushroom (Vegan) + Saffron Basmati Rice

A vegan ground walnut and pomegranate reduction cooked into a rich stew with pieces of cremini and Oyster mushrooms. Served with saffron basmati rice (Vegan, G F, no dairy, contains tree nuts)

Baqali Polo + Braised Lamb Shank

A pilaf of saffron basmati rice cooked with dill and fava beans served with a braised lamb shank and Persian pickles. (Halal, G F, no nuts, no dairy)

Shirin Polo + Braised Lamb Shank

A pilaf of saffron basmati rice with slivered orange peel, pistachios, almonds and dried barberries. Served with a halal braised lamb shank. (Halal, GF, no dairy, contains tree nuts)

Mirza Qasemi + Baqali Polo Rice - Vegan

A puree of smoky charred eggplant cooked in a garlic tomato sauce. Served with Saffron Basmati Rice cooked with dill and fava beans (Baqali Polo) - Vegan (G F, no nuts, no dairy)

Qormeh Sabzi + Saffron Basmati Rice

A stew of boneless halal lamb chunks cooked in a green herb sauce with red kidney beans and a sun-dried lime. Served with saffron basmati rice (Halal, G F, no dairy, no nuts)

Boz Qormeh + Saffron Basmati Rice

A specialty from Kerman: a stew of boneless lamb chunks cooked in a creamy Persian whey sauce (kashk), topped with sautéed eggplant and beet. Served with saffron basmati rice (GF, no nuts, halal, contains dairy)

Sides/Add ons

Extra Barbary Bread

Bread served untoasted; best enjoyed after toasting

Creamy yogurt

A side of creamy yogurt 4oz

Dessert

Sweet Things

3 pieces of Persian-style Baklava and 3 pieces of Nokhodchi (small, chickpea shortbread cookies)

Bastani Akbar Mashdi - Very cold, travels well!

Traditional Persian Ice Cream – a saffron rosewater ice cream with slivered pistachios and almonds, topped with crushed rosepetals

Drinks

Doogh Mahali

Our beloved homemade doogh; a salty yogurt and mint drink perfect for 2 or even 3 people (825ml)

Nestea 335 ml Can

Coca Cola 355 ml Can

DietCoke 335 ml Can

Sprite 335 ml Can

Gingerale 335 ml Can

Coke Zero 335 ml Can

Alcoholic Beverages

Stella Artois Beer Bottle

a premium European Lager of noble traditions, that truly symbolizes European style and sophistication. It traces its' roots to 1366, has a full distinctive taste and is brewed with the finest barley and hops.

Mill Street Organic Lager, 341 ml. Bottled Beer(4.2%25 ABV)

Original Organic Lager, only uses imported organic hops and malt to create a uniquely refreshing lager with a distinct European flavour. This European-style pilsner offers a light, crisp and refreshing flavour, with a clean finish.

Santa Carolina Sauvignon Blanc

From Chile, hand-harvested, and fermented at cool temperatures. Light, lively and refreshing on the palate, with flavours of gooseberry, peach, citrus and herbs.

Henderson's Best Amber Ale

Henderson's flagship, Henderson's Best, is a modern take on classic English Ale; refreshing, with a mild floral nose and an ABV of 5.5%. To create this beer, we tried to imagine the beer first brewed in Toronto at the beginning of the 19th century and how it would have changed and matured over the 215 years between then and now. That recipe, tweaked throughout 2015 became Henderson's Best. Best w

L'OrangeraieRose Pays D'OCRosé 750 ml. Bottle

Salmon pink colour; soft floral, raspberry, strawberry and citrus aromas with a mineral note; medium body, dry; berry and citrus flavours, moderate acidity and clean finish

AmsterdamBoneshakerIPA 473 ml. Tall Can

Brewed with lots of fresh hops; bottled unfiltered and naturally carbonated. Pours a hazy amber with aromas of grapefruit, orange peel, pineapple and resinous hops. The palate is full, rich and well carbonated, with flavours. Long and fruity, bitter hop finish

Blanche de Chambly - tall can 473ml

Brewed since 1992, this beer is one of Quebec's most famous. Pale straw in colour, with inviting aromas and flavours of citrus peel, cardamom and cinnamon. Medium-bodied and lively carbonated, with a refreshingly crisp finish.

Collective Arts Life in the Clouds NEIPA Tall Can 6.1%25 alc

Fall into the rich embrace of this New England style IPA. Simcoe and Mosaic hops balance each other to make this juicy IPA explosively fruit forward in both taste and aroma while curbing any unbearable sweetness to make an extremely drinkable beer. The huge mouth feel ensures all of your tastebuds are enveloped in a blanket of tropical bliss, paradise in a can.

Burdock Brewery Tuesday Saison 355ml can

Set in Toronto's west end, they've been creatively crafting eclectic suds since 2015. Slightly hazy, expect notes of citrus, clove, cereal malt, apple, pepper and floral hops. Medium-bodied and fruity with lively carbonation and a refreshingly crisp finish.

Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 750ml. Bottle

Pale gold colour; tropical fruit aromas with melon, peach and orange blossom notes; dry, medium bodied, with great acidity and flavours of grapefruit, peach, green apple and pineapple; good length on the finish.

Te Henga Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand

New Zealand's Marlborough region burst on the wine scene in the 1980s with is vibrant style of sauvignon blanc. Te Henga follows suit with intense aromas and flavours of lime blossoms, kiwi, herbs and a grapefruit hint ending with a lifted, refreshing finish.

Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay 750 ml. bottle

Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay is full bodied and soft with bright varietal flavours of pineapple and fig. The palate is creamy and smooth with light touches of spice. A subtle note of oak completes the offering.

Cavaliere D'Oro Gabbiano Sicily 750 ml Bottle

Pale straw with green highlights; light floral, pear, apple and lemon aromas; dry, medium/light body; round fruit flavour and clean citrus finish

CarmenReserva 1850 Premier Carménère 750 ml. Bottle

Ruby colour; coffee, prune, nuts, toast and honey aromas; medium bodied, extra drywine; lively coffee and dried dark fruit flavours with toast and honey notes and good finish.

Castillo de Almansa Reserva 750 ml Bottle

Deep ruby colour; aromas of black cherry, licorice, vanilla and oak; dry, medium-bodied, with balanced acidity, fine tannins and a soft plummy fruit finish.

Chateau D'Aigueville CdRhone Villages Red AOC

Grenache/Syrah/Carignan: Thirty-year-old vines are the basis for this elegantly structured bottle. Intensely aromatic with a bouquet of smoke, juniper, prune and tobacco. The palate is fruity and concentrated dark fruit with smoky, tarry follow-through.

Chateau Puyfromage Francs Cotes De Bordeaux AOC

Chateau Puyfromage is located in the Francs Côtes de Bordeaux, next to Saint-Emilion. Merlot is the primary variety in this appellation. The wine has aromas of ripe cherry, plum and strawberry, with notes of forest floor. On the palate, it is dry and medium-bodied, with red fruit flavours and a spicy finish.

El Abuelo Organic 750ml red wine bottle

El Abuelo OrganicTempranillo Monastrell Almansa DO 750ml red wine bottle Spain's Almansa region is rich in limestone and poor in organic matter - ideal soils for quality wines! El Abuelo (Grandfather) is deep-coloured, with bright aromas of fig, ginger and red fruit with smoky hint. It is dry and approachable, with spice and red fruit flavours, soft balanced acidity and ripe tannic structure.

Era Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOC Organic

Medium ruby colour; red cherry, subtle oak and savoury herb aromas; medium-bodied with berry fruit, light cedar and savoury herb flavours.

Henry Of Pelham Baco Noir VQA

Baco noir's wild berry and smoky notes are deftly handled at Henry of Pelham, where this variety has become a recognized specialty. Deep ruby red colour with hints of purple; blackberry and plum aromas with coffee, cedar and smoky notes. Dry and full-bodied with pronounced black cherry flavours lingering on a smoky finish.

Masi Bonacosta Valpolicella Classico DOC 750 ml. Bottle

A description of Valpolicella attributed to Ernest Hemingway calls it ' light dry red , as friendly as the home of a favorite brother.' Friendly notes of coffee, licorice, prune, clove and violet pull you in; flavours of coffee, spice and plum embrace you and end in a silky finish.

Woodhouse Stout Beer 473ml can 4.7%25 ABV

Woodhouse Lager Beer 473ml can 5%25 ABV

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Dropped by Anar Restaurant the other night, and honestly, the vibe was super cozy — very traditional Persian décor, the kind of place that makes you feel like you just walked into someone’s mehmooni back home.

Food-wise, it was a mixed bag. I was hoping the Shirin Polo would come with real Iranian rice — that would’ve taken it to the next level.
But credit where it’s due: the fresh pomegranate juice was absolutely amazing, and the kashk-e...

November 2025

Among all the Persian restaurants I’ve tried in downtown, I’d say Pomegranate is easily one of the best. The portions aren’t as large as what you typically get at Persian spots uptown, but every bite is full of flavor.

I tried the Morghe-Torsh for the first time and really enjoyed it. The lamb shank, served with baghali polo, was also cooked perfectly—tender and flavorful. The only thing I found a bit underwhelming was the side with the Morghe-Torsh,...

August 2025

We went to the restaurant yesterday and had such a great experience. Our server was a lovely woman who spoke perfect Farsi and was incredibly kind and welcoming. I ordered Baghali Polo, Zeytun Parvardeh, and Kashk-e Bademjan they were all amazing. We also tried the pomegranate sangria, which was really refreshing. One of the dishes we had tasted a lot like Ghormeh Sabzi, I think it was called Morgh Torsh it was a bit salty but still flavorful.

The Baghali Polo...

July 2025

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