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Toronto - Restaurants - Middle Eastern
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Addis Ababa Restaurant

Ethiopian treats!

1184 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1J5
Canada
+1 416 538 0059

Located in Parkdale, this eatery is popular amongst the artsy crowd and intellectuals. It serves Ethiopian delicacies in softly lit surroundings with classic music playing in the background. Traditional art adorn the walls here. If you come in on Fridays and Saturdays, you can enjoy live piano melodies. Not too complicated, the menu offers you just two pages of options, one of them vegan. If you don't know what to order, you can go for a combo dish, which allows you a taste of several preparations. Get ready to use your hands while eating!

Review © 2007, Wcities

Addis Ababa Restaurant photo by Darrell Harden

Photo: Darrell Harden

C'est What

Good beer, food and music 67 Front Street East
(at Church)
Toronto, ON M5E 1B5
Canada
+1 416 867 9499
http://www.cestwhat.com/ Located in a century-old building at King and Yonge, this combination restaurant-live music venue provides food and spirits both for the body and the soul. Folks also come here for the 28 locally brewed beers on tap, along with whiskey, wines and tequila tastings. There are two sides to the restaurant/pub/cafe, with two separate entrances. The "ethno-clectic" menu ranges from pastas to curry, and Lamb Burgers. There's also a Saturday brunch, but you'd better get there early.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: Sheryl Kirby

Free Times Cafe

Soup and a song 320 College St
(at Major Street)
Toronto, ON M5T 1S3
Canada
+1 416 967 1078
http://www.freetimescafe.com/ Known as one of Toronto's most popular folk clubs, this resto-bar just west of the University of Toronto campus offers live music, poetry readings and dramatic performances to go along with its Israeli/Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine. Try the bowl of matzo ball soup, or a deli salad that combines eggplant, beets, cucumber and couscous. For a full meal, go for the falafel platter. Located on the premises is the non-smoking Bella's Bistro where an award-winning all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch is offered for CAD18.95.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: Joanna Potratz

Rosedale Diner

Eclectic Dining 1164 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4W 2L9
Canada
+1 416 923 3122
http://www.rosedalediner.com/ Located in Rosedale on Yonge north of Davenport, this diner has remained a neighbourhood favourite for 20 years. The secret is an eclectic menu, generous portions, and cheerful service that attracts locals and out-of-towners. The menu ranges from genuine Israeli to Cal-Ital. Starters include Calamari Piccante with lemon and caper aioli, while dinner main courses are headed by a renowned Grilled Certified Angus Striploin. Brunch, served on weekends, is a house specialty. Six wines by the glass include a 1997 Tortoise Creek Syrah. See website for more.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: Jason Chiu