Kara Mia in Markham

7690 Markham Rd Unit 6, Markham, ON L3S 3K1, Canada

★★★★☆
(1688 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant

About

Kara Mia is an upscale casual restaurant serving a wide variety of Italian inspired dishes! We invite you to discover our rich sauces and special blend of spices that will both surprise and delight your senses!!

Website
karamia.ca
Address
7690 Markham Rd Unit 6, Markham, ON L3S 3K1, Canada
Plus Code
VP3V+7M Markham, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
12–9:30 PM
Tuesday
12–9:30 PM
Wednesday
4–9:30 PM
Thursday
12–9:30 PM
Friday
4–10:30 PM
Saturday
2–10:30 PM
Sunday
2–9:30 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee Halal food Healthy options Small plates Vegan options Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
1688 reviews

Most Mentioned

halal (187) poutine (110) ribs (35) saffron sauce (33) well done (19) saffron chicken (16) steak pasta (16) prayer (15) ramadan (9) peppercorn steak (9)
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283
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113
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1 stars
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★★★★★
December 14, 2024

First time we dined at Kara Mia. The service was very good and swift although it started to get busy, well, for good reasons! As for the food, the quality and the taste were both great! Kudos to the chefs! If you want a well cooked to the taste, juicy, 11-oz steak with a variety of savory sauces, or yummy ribs, chicken, and pasta dishes, this is the joint to go to. The prices are also reasonable. We will go there again with friends and family. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 11, 2024

I had such a great time at Kara Mia! The vibe of the place was super cozy and welcoming, I went out with a group of 15 and it makes for a great lunch or dinner spot. The food was amazing. I tried the Kara Mia special with Penne De La Casa, and honestly, it was some of the best I’ve had in a while. The steak was cooked to perfection, the flavors were on point, and everything came out fresh and hot. You can tell they really care about the quality. The only negative about this was the sauce could have been a little bit better, as it wasn't the best, but every thing else was great. The staff were awesome too, so friendly and attentive without being overbearing. It’s nice to feel taken care of when you’re out for a meal. If you’re thinking about checking this place out, do it! I fully recommend it.

★★★★★
November 27, 2024

The food and atmosphere were pleasant as always but the service topped it up. Cannot remember the server's name but we went around 4pm on Sunday so I'm sure the restaurant will know who we are talking about. The server was funny, vibrant and very accommodating. He also put a special treat together for our friends birthday. Overall, very pleasant experience.

★★★★
October 16, 2024

First things first, service was phenomenal. The server was very kind and paid attention to everything and was very energetic. We were a large group and we called in on short notice. Even though the restaurant closes at 9:30 staff stayed an entire hour after for us and were extremely accommodating the whole time. Image was the Kara Mia Special. The pasta was well-prepared with a smooth, creamy sauce. The saffron chicken was cooked properly and had decent flavour. Overall, the meal was satisfactory. Strong point was definitely the service so worth the visit and a solid 8/10!

★★★★★
August 16, 2024

The perfect place for a dinner date, and halal delicious Italian food. My favorite is the chicken penne picante but their other dishes are well prepared especially their steaks. The servers are so attentive and helpful, you won't feel ignored at all during your time there. The washrooms are seperate for men and women and have bidet to use. They also have large tables for bigger parties 4+ (8 and 10). They also have a small prayer area with carpeting, prayer mats and privacy walls.

★★★★★
March 2, 2024

Amazing food and amazing service! The portion sizes were perfect! The food was so flavourful and hot all throughout. The restaurant is nice and cleans and the staff was super friendly and welcoming. Will definitely return to try other dishes. Would highly recommend this place for an iftaar. They have a wudu suitable bathroom and a space for prayer.

★★★★★
August 19, 2023

I don't usually rate 5 starts to the restaurants, but Kara Mia's food was awesome and deserves this rating. Their steak is amazing, and saffron Putin was out of this world. Staff is also really nice and provides the best service.

★★★
June 6, 2023

Went to Kara Mia after many years. Pretty decent establishment. The menu is small and not overwhelming. Service was very good. I had the hot spot burger and saffron sauce poutine. Was expecting the burger to be more spicy given the name. The fries were not that great but the saffron sauce was good. Prices are a little on the high end compared to similar restaurants.

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Lovely restaurant filled with lovely people. The saffron poutine and Kara Mia Alfredo never fail to impress me. It s the manager s fault that I wind up here so often. Keep up the great work!

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

I had an amazing dining experience at Kara Mia Restaurant, and I must say the highlight was the incredible service provided by Joban. From the moment we were seated, Joban was attentive, friendly, and made us feel completely welcome. The food was just as exceptional. The Saffron Sauce was heavenly rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned. It added such a unique flavor to the dish, making it unforgettable. As for the Spicy Cajun Fettuccine Pasta, it was an explosion of flavors! The spice level was just right, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. Joban made the experience even better by ensuring our meals were served promptly and checking in to make sure everything was to our liking. It s rare to find such impeccable service and delicious food in one place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Consistent quality over a long time, and great service from Falif every time we visit

Local Guide
December 20, 2024

I ordered the spicy saffron steak medium rare and it was one of the worst steaks I ever had eating out, the saffron sauce was extremely lacking in flavour however the fries were quite good but were basically just Costco fries, my girlfriend ordered the penne steak pasta and it was somehow even worse than my steak, overcooked pieces of steak, pasta felt slightly undercooked and under sauced and just simply had no flavour, probably won t be visiting again

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

the food was great, appetizer portions were really good for the price. service was good really nice server. the atmosphere of the place is really friendly

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Service was good, food was absolutely amazing. The portions are also massive, definitely will get your moneys worth.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Best pasta in Toronto ! Love coming here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

We love it here. We enjoy their food and consistency. We were celebrating two birthdays and the staff was soo accommodating and the food was so good. The saffron sauce is to die for. The pastas are always so good. The steaks cook is always on point. We also need you to please put the cream bulee on the menu please. It was sooo good I cant wait to come back and try it again.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Always enjoy coming to eat at Kara Mia. Its a family favourite! I order the delicious penne rose picante and my husband orders the steak and enjoys it too. Oh, the mushroom soup is amazing! Ive also been there for the Ramadhan specials, also great! We always get excellent and friendly service from the staff and the owner. The food is quick and the portions are great- always some left over for lunch the next day. Its nice to have a halal eatery to go to and enjoy! Definitely recommend! Cant wait to go back!

Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Literally drove from london to have their food and they closed at 9 despite google saying 1030 Super disappointed I had a party of 6 and we had to find alternative

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

best place Ive ever been to, so good that all other restaurants taste like crap now, my standards are now too high and its even better than the food back home in some respects. If I didnt have utmost respect for my mom Id almost say its close to her cooking, thats how good. And its halal ontop of that if you needed anymore reason. GO HERE

Local Guide
November 22, 2024

The staff were very nice and polite but the food was absolutely disappointing. The saffron Chicken was dry and had no taste. The fettuccine Alfredo was just mediocre.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The food is great, stuffs are very friendly. We went there to celebrate our friends birthday. They came out with a surprise birthday cake and we all were really overjoyed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

This was our first time back to Kara Mia in almost 2 years and we had an amazing meal. The steak was cooked to my liking, the saffron sauce was delicious and our waitress was awesome! Juveria was all smiles the whole time. I would highly recommend getting to know Kara Mia all over again! 2024 update: The food was served quickly, the price is still reasonable considering the quality of the meals.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

This is really a good place to go. Food is really awesome. Place and atmosphere is clean and neat.

November 22, 2024

Worst food. Please don t waste your money. It was our first time and we regretted a lot of spending 75$. Not at all tasty. However, the waitress was very friendly and polite. Thanks to her. I would never ever try this place again.

November 22, 2024

Called for a take out and the online timming says they close at 9:30 and at 9:15 the manager is telling me the staff has left and they are rapping up.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Fresh and very tasty. Also good service and value for your money.

★★
October 22, 2024

Mediocre food, the pasta was very bland that I had to add salt and pepper. Chicken and beef were dry and overcooked. The service was barely ok, had to wait the waiters finish chitchatting with the coworker until I could order my food.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Food was great. Service was awesome. Been here many times. Facility could be better. Washroom area can be kept clean - Something to improve. Food

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent service and food

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Most of our party enjoyed the food and the service was great. We got exactly as we ordered. Bill came to $260 for 5 people. Id say thats a bit more on the expensive side. As a halal option, its a great place, but check the menu and pricing before you go.

★★★
October 22, 2024

In my recent trip to restaurant after several years, I was quite disappointed with quality and quantity of food. It is not the same place anymore I used to love and visit frequently.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The food at this place is absolutely delicious and the staff are extremely friendly, would definitely return again. The Rosè sauce on their pasta especially is the best Ive had ! A small suggestion I have for the owner would be to dim the lights a little bit and have some background music for a better ambiance.

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

It was delicious but the portion is small for what you pay.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great halal place for pastas! Their saffron dishes are unique and flavourful, def get the saffron poutine. The burgers and steaks are not the best but we typically go for pastas. I also really appreciate that they have a permanent little prayer corner!! Btw, kudos to the chef, food comes out really fast!

★★★★
September 22, 2024

The food quality and taste were great.. good portions too and Halal options. The service was average. The washrooms (men s & women s) were not clean, wet floors, dirty toilet seats, no paper towels! And they force you to pay 15% tips! What if I wanna pay 10% or 12%? Frankly with these dirty washrooms and average service you don t deserve 15% service fees. My recommendation order their awesome food togo, i hope if you get the food as a takeout you don t need to pay 15% extra for nothing.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Very good experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We went for the first time and had an absolutely Amazing experience. The food was excellent and so delicious. The serving size was very generous. Also, a huge shout out to Talha who was our server. He was so kind and friendly. He made our first time experience even more enjoyable. We definitely plan to be back.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Delicious food and large portion sizes. Service is very fast and professional. I will definitely be adding Kara Mia to my list of favourite restaurants!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I Rated this restaurant 5 Stars 7 years ago and even today I can do the same, still they are the best halal steak restaurant in all of GTA

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Called 2 days straight at 10pm...they show closing time at 1030...but when u call, they say they closed early. Maybe then you should update your hours to say may close early so please order before x time.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

This place was overall just amazing,the people were super nice, and the food tasted amazing.If you plan on eating here, then definitely order the saffron poutine. Dietary restrictions: All halal for muslims

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Nice food and good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Highly recommend this place and our waiter Falif made our experience memorable and very pleasant.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Saffron chicken on rice was soo good. Chicken was very tender and juicy from inside. Little on pricey side but worth it.

July 22, 2024

If I could give zero starts I would. The food was terrible, bland and incredibly overpriced for what you get. Please listen to the other reviews and do not waste your time or money here

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

I came here today with my friend. The food here was horrible. There is no taste in the food the presentation is amazing and the space is lavish but food is garbage. So tasteless and we barely ate the food. Wouldn t recommend this at all to anyone.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

One of the better Italian/Halal options in the GTA

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Rithika provided exceptional service during our visit. She was attentive, courteous, and made our dining experience delightful. Her professionalism and warm demeanor truly stood out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Came here on a Tuesday night and everything went perfect. The service here is just amazing and the food hits the spot. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Excellent food/ service. Such a beautiful place Italian halal restaurant Food was absolutely delicious I was surprised to see that the menu does NOT include any vegetable dishes or even a side dish of vegetables

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Service here was phenomenal, Waitresses were very friendly and manager was very understanding. That being said, The food here was not very enjoyable. I ordered a peppercorn poutine which wasnt your traditional poutine but was bearable. For the main, I had ordered a Chilly saffron steak done medium rare which came out well done, Had to send it back and came back just rare. Steak had no taste and was just drenched in sauce. Felt like me and my friend ordered sauce with a side of steak. Not very pleased with our visit and don t see myself coming back here.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Ritika was excellent and really helpful

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

We went for dinner, the food was great and our server was efficient and attentive. Dietary restrictions: Halal food

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Nice ambience. Great service! Fairly priced. The chicken parm was not, steak with peppercorn sauce was a little bland. Their saffron sauce is bomb!! The saffron poutine is a must try!! Saffron steak was also delicious. I was disappointed by the burger. It was a frozen burger patty, not a fresh meat burger. Food portions are ok, could be larger. Vegetarian options: Lots of great vegetarian options Dietary restrictions: Menu clearly outlined gluten free and dairy free options Parking: Lots of parking available Kid-friendliness: Excellent kids menu Wheelchair accessibility: Lots of parking and accessible parking at plaza

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Excellent food and always meeting expectations!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The steak was delicious but the barbecue sauce was overly salty

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Love their saffron poutine. I drive over an good just to pick it up

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Overall 4.5/5 We loved the Italian dishes ordered. The staff was extremely humble.Chocolate Cheese cake was cherry on the top. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Good first experience.. will update better review on next visit

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Im lost for words. This place is truly a hidden gem. The food was fresh and delicious. The washrooms were clean and wow the service. I cant believe how amazing the staff were. Around 35 to 50 dollars per person. Thank you Tall for helping us reserve and make sure we were satisfied. Thank you everyone for the great experience.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

I love this restaraunt great service I loved the food it was amazing.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

I came to this restaurant a few weeks ago and forgot to write this review. I ordered the saffron chicken and fettuccine Alfredo. The food was A1 and the waiter awaeas I think his name was was delighted to help with all my requests. He loved to accomadate my needs and was so lovely. In the future 100% I will be back and hope to see Awaeas again.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

I came a couple weeks ago to kara mia and least to say it was a wonderful experience I was delighted to have Awaes as my waiter he was very accommodating and respectful. I ordered a medium rare stake with chicken saffron. It was very delicious I had a wonderful time eating here.

April 22, 2024

No next time... Food OK Service so bad Food : 4/5

★★
April 22, 2024

Iftar menu during Ramadan had very few limited options. I chose the steak plate and there was only option of getting it well done. Would recommend this place after Ramadan!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great place great food and above all great service. This restaurant is a treat after all this stay at home order and lockdown. We had a great time celebrating my husband and my sons birthdays at Kara Mia with the certious staff. Definitely 5 stars and recommend the place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Always an excellent experience from customer service to food.

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I am so upset at this place right now. I will leave a more detailed description of the encounter I just had. Simply put white non Muslim patrons can order of the regular menu while Muslim have to stick to a pre arranged iftar menu. If there is an opportunity to address this at a human rights level, believe my I will. Utter grotesque behavior from a resturant my family has supported since they were a small outfit in Vaughan. More to come, need to open my fast somewhere else.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Amazing Place with great food portions are huge

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Its the only halal Italian place Ive ever been to, and Im so glad it exists! I have a lot of Muslim friends who only eat halal meat, and its nice to have an option beyond South Asian & middle Eastern food. The place is clean, and the food is great!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

I forgot to take pictures of the food but they look very much like the photos on the menu. Their service was great. They even let us taste the sauces before deciding on which sauce we wanted on our stakes. I absolutely loved the Mango cheesecake slice that we had at the end. All in all it was good. Dietary restrictions: Chicken and beef is halal

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Very delicious food. Try their steaks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Delicious halal steak and pasta options ! Dietary restrictions: Halal Parking: Free

March 22, 2024

We called and booked appointment for 8pm and was told we will have a table, reached the place at 7:57pm. They told us we are running late on table of we can wait for 5-10 mins. it s 8:28pm now and 5 family s who came late were seated before us. I guess we might be the only customers who have faced this issue, but worse management ever. May Allah grant you success in your business, but please remember you sent few people back hungry! FYI - never coming to this restaurant again and don t plan your weekends dinner at this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

My favorite pasta and steak house in Markham

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Best service and amazing flavours. A gem! Coming again for sure

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Wonderful atmosphere, Delicious food, amazing hospitality. Highly recommend this place! Dietary restrictions: Halal Kid-friendliness: They have kid-friendly items in the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Awesome food and service!

Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Feel like we were rush to leave after dinner, as last Bite and waiter come with bill and then little later cleaning table And also my steak was smashed to make it thinner and big according to chef ? Didn t understand that part ? Eating steak for last 15 years !

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Kalil is one of the best waiter i have delt with. Definitely makes the guest feel welcomed and serves with love. Food is amazing highly recommended place to go.

★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

What happened to the food quality? My pasta had no salt ..

★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

I am not very excited to give them a 2 star rating. I am actually feeling very generous. If it was a non halal place i would probably have rated them only one star. We were a party of 16 people, visited today to celebrate a very special occasion. We all ordered different types of food, ranging from Burgers to steaks to Chicken Parmesan. All of them were somewhat below average in taste. Burgers were dry and too saucy. Steak was almost well done as compared to medium well of what we ordered Parmesan was again too saucy and chicken was over cooked Our server didn t even bother asking us how our food was. He knew exactly what we will say Cold drinks were half of what we ordered they were drinks not cold. We were given ice to make them cold Some of us live in Mississauaga. Some in Oshawa and some in Pickering. We all came to this place because it was in the middle and it was Halal. Pure disappointment was what we all got.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Love this place. Was greeted very nicely by the staff. The food, atmosphere and the staff were all great! Would definitely come back Food

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

They have decent Italian food here. It s like a halal East Side Mario s/Montanas vibe. Very commercial and it didn t have much sitting. Our waiter seemed new and didn t know much about the menu. The older gentleman seemed very nice. Vegetarian options: They did have few vegetarian options. Dietary restrictions: They are a Halal restaurant and also have vegetarian options. Parking: It s in a crowded plaza and is quite packed. We had a hard time getting in, as few people parked right by the side walk if they were uber or pick up.

★★★★
January 22, 2024

We like the food, but it s a mix of Italian and Asian flavours. Our Italian friend wasn t a big fan. It was spicy for them. Green pepper overtake the flavours of the pasta and Italian herbs. Service was excellent for take out catering. The chicken breast was smaller in size, it was not a full breast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food. Excellent service even for a large size party! Kids menu was excellent as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely food, excellent service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This restaurant was amazing. The staff were so helpful. 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had my first birthday in Kara Mia and it was an amazing experience I ever had. The food is taste mote than anything.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Talha was an excellent waiter. Best service I have had in a long time!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Service needs to be improved. It is not like before.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the biggest disappointments of my life. The gratuity was 15% but the behaviour of the server was beyond that. Coming to the food, the menu has so much complications and gaps. If you ask for the pasta on the side with the kara mia special, they will tell you you have only three choices, but the menu has no indication for it whatsoever. In addition to that, I asked for a medium rare steak, and half of it was medium rare, while the other half was raw. The chicken was extra salty and i think i have had much better ribs. Their accommodation was quite crammed up and the washroom was quite unhygienic and unclean. Not trynna be nit-picky here, but if you are spending 51 dollars for dinner at some place least you can expect is a good meal. Highly recommend for authorities to be more sincere about quality and not just focus on quantities, leading to making customers stand and wait 20 mins over their reservation time.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Most overrated restaurant in Ontario. Made us wait over 40 minutes from our reservation time, and denied us to reschedule to a bit later when asked over phone. Tried to rush me and my guests to order. Server tried to trick the group by speaking unclearly and even used cheap restless tactics to make us order nervously. Menu was very unclear (Karamia special). 2/10 accommodation 1/10 service 3/10 food (uncooked pasta, back ribs had 0 flavor). I do not know why i had to pay 15% gratuity for the group of 6 for this terrible experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Came here with my wife on Saturday night, we ordered a few things for us to share and try, and it was delicious. We ordered chicken parmesan, steak & fries, penne rose, and a cheesecake slice. The portions were amazing and filling. Would highly recommend all to try. I really appreciated the customer service and the atmosphere created by the workers. Dietary restrictions: Halal

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful food with amazing customer service! Came in here with my family and we ordered Saffron Poutine, Steak & Fries, Ceasars salad, and Peppercorn Poutine. Planning on coming back here again with family and bringing some more friends. Also, this place serves halal and is kid friendly! Dietary restrictions: Halal Kid-friendliness: Good to bring kids in

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I went here last night for dinner. The food the was amazing! I absolutely loved the atmosphere. The staff were very friendly, will definitely come back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This review is for Markham location only. Kara Mia is original Italian halal restaurant in Toronto and this location captures what made it a success. Food is good and service is impeccable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Halal steakhouse in Markham! Went here for lunch on a Monday and loved it. The decor/atmosphere was clean, elegant, and welcoming. The service was amazing and all the staff were very friendly. Steak with peppers was delicious and cooked perfectly. Saffron chicken and French fries were great also. An excellent place, would recommend! Dietary restrictions: Halal

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Service was amazing from the moment we stepped in!! And the food was spectacular.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Just now spent $95 for 3. It was worth it coming all the way from Whitby . We had the best peppercorn steak, steak pasta and peppercorn chicken with caesar salad. I strongly recommend to visit. For sur l will do Parking: A lot of parking space in the mall

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Talha recommended a special dish. Made the overall experience phenomenal! Gotta visit guys!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely delicious, the saffron sauce is to die for!! The pasta di Carne was so good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food! Highly recommended!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Halal steak options, prices are a bit on the higher side. Overall good experience. There must be some events supposed to happen after us because the server seems to be on a hurry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love it

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service! Children friendly!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Choose this place as my cousins from New Jersey wanted an Italian that s good and not too pricey. I picked this one and booked for 18 people and it did not disappoint me. All members of the family loves the food. Not too mentioned the great service of the waitress and waiter. Very attentive and made sure that everyone has their needs. They all thought that it s not an Italian restaurant because of the Halal but I would say, they served a great Italian food. Very tasty and just right with the tastes. I will definitely recommend it. Parking: There s a lot parking as it s located in the plaza. However, a bit hard to find in front of the restaurant as there s other restaurants besides it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Been here a few times and the food is always good. Love the Saffron poutine and the Penne Salsiccia both are really good.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is a decent halal italian restaurant with a nice family feel to it. The service was good, but the food didnt stand out to me. Ive only tried the pasta here, so maybe the other items taste better.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I ve given a 3 star based on what we ordered, but the customer service was really good and quick. I ordered the ribeye steak and fries. Steak didn t taste that good of quality. My son enjoyed his Chicken Parmesan, for me it was pretty bland. My wife ordered the rose penne pasta and she was happy with it. Like always, try it for yourself.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Happy to experience dining here.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Steak pasta is good too much dairy kids meals needs updating maybe a breakfast menu? Not a fan of the sausage pasta

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always loved the saffron putin. any pasta item is really good. they do things properly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food is amazing. I ordered a steak and it was perfectly cooked to my liking.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Kara Mia truly has set the bar for a good Halal Italian restaurant. The ambience was elegant coupled with the soft lighting and tasteful music, created a sophisticated and comfortable ambiance. The menu showcased a wonderful fusion of flavors, it was evident fresh ingredients were used, and the presentation of the food was impeccable. The waitstaff were knowledgable and attentive. The service was prompt and excellent. Whether youre celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for comfort food, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Most meals in Kara Mia are enjoyable for all ages, whether the individual is old, or young. From my personal experience my younger brother is a very picky eater, but he was very delighted by the delicious saffron poutine and the creamy fettuccine Alfredo which are both some of my favorites. Younger children have different experiences with food when it comes to flavors, but in Kara Mia the younger ones seem to enjoy the meals as much as the adults. I would definitely encourage people to stop by and dine in at the amazing kid friendly restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and amazing service. Talha makes the experience great! He had great suggestions and ideas to help you order. Before we needed anything he was there providing it. Had an amazing time with delicious food!

★★★
December 22, 2023

It s a nice place but not Italian and very lightly inspired . The pasta sauces have a sweet flavour to them and the sausage is beef (halal). Very friendly staff but a bit immature. They were joking in the back about diahrea while we were eating. Menu isn t clear so we were surprised with everything that came out. Not the place if you have a craving for Italian

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the best service Dont know the name of the waiter but he surely knows what hes doing Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food, but even better service by our waiter tala. Will be coming back soon with more friends and family after this experience. Amazing staff. Keep it up Kara Mia!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best thing is they are HMA certified

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great place. Will definitely go again!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I really like their Pastas in this location Their Saffron Poutine is also highly recommended when visiting :)

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good restaurants food was class definitely going to go again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food, amazing service. We had a large party and they treated us so beautifully, thank you! Highly recommend the saffron poutine!! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was absolutely amazing, and service is always served with kindness and a smile!!!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

The pastas, salads & poutines are always delicious!!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

I can only comment on the Chili saffron steak and saffron poutine because it is all i ever get. That sauce is delicious, and you could put it on anything! Steak was prepared well, and food was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

good food good price

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Customer service was very nice and food came in very quick and hot. The food was absolutely delicious and me and my friends loved it. I would recommend to come here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went there for the first time there. The food was truly amazing. i recommend their steak, and their saffron chicken was amazing. The sauce was delicious and will be going back. Recommend this place 100%.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Kara mia is our go to place for halal and family friendly steaks sit-down resturant. The staff is very humble, friendly and extremely accomodating. The food is always excellent and on point! The cook on the steaks was perfect and tasted great! Best part is that they followed every covid protocal to the T. Visting here is always worthwhile! This is a gem of a place! Definitely recommend! Return customer! Update: went in after a very long time and was again impressed by the kindness of the wait staff and the food taste. Worth every penny. Clean area and great service with delicious food. Best is they accomodated all my food requests. Always a happy cx.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent Halal Italian food. Quantity could have been a bit more. They have a prayer room for 3 people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

a nice halal Italian restaurant that would be good for a date night or family dinner! the waitstaff here are so friendly. the moment we lost a fork or ran out of water, someone would be there to help us out. they have a special saffron cream sauce that they use for pastas, steaks, their poutine, etc. and i d recommend trying something with that Dietary restrictions: Halal

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

HMA Certified Halal Italian food. One of the top spots in the GTA. Staff is very nice and kind. Food was amazing, I love the saffron sauce. The steak was also really good. Theres also a small prayer section in the back. Recommended dishes BBQ Steak, BBQ Ribs, Soup of the Day

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pricey and small portions

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Dietary restrictions: Halal Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely loved my Steaks and Talha took great care and gave excellent service

December 22, 2023

There was images on the wall but they dont even help because they do there own thing they are mean and disrespectful and the bugs are just flying in your face

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Normally I don t write such negative reviews but my experience was nothing short of awkward and embarrassing. I went with my family because this place was great years ago, however it has quickly succumbed to the tier of fast food. The food: The food is not freshly prepared, the chicken breast on the pasta was so thin I laughed when I saw it. It was also distastefully chewy which shows how little meat they used because of how cardboard it felt. The pasta was way too spicy, I understand it s fusion and not authentic Italian but it didn t even taste like penne. Not to mention the quantity of the food, it was so poor in comparison to the asking price . The bread alone was 2 slices for $7-8!!!! I asked for Parmesan on top of my pasta and they declined and said it s additional to the cost of the cheap pasta because it s included in the price I mean seriously? Not only is there no complimentary bread, asking customers to pay for Parmesan is something I ve never seen at an Italian establishment. So embarrassing. Ambiance: The interior of the restaurant was dirty and unkempt, the foyer carpet was gross, however the prayer area was really touching to see. The service: Not great. At all. This will be my last time coming here They re halal dining certified.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Looks like and tastes like fine dining!! For good prices and it s halal

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I went here with my friend and it was so nice and personable. The restaurant looks nice and fine dining and the prices are amazing. I got the pasta and it was so amazing, the food was very delicious. Also HALAL GUYS ITS HALAL!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love this place. i have coming here for over 8 years. Great halal food, service and ambience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was really good and friendly staff!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This place was amazing, I came with my friends today snd we needed a seat for 7, they customized everything for us, for example, they moved the table and they moved the seats, they made us feel special and the food here is premium I had a burger and Oh My God, the burger was amazing, the pasta was amazing. This is a premium and a amazing restaurant to eat from.,the menu option is also very good10/10 Kid-friendliness: great menu

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This place is amazing! I had Penne, Silsiccia, Pasta di Carne and Fettuccine Kara Mia. All 3 pastas are great! The portion sizes are very good too. For Dessert I ordered a home made Tiramisu which was the perfect way to end it off. Definitely a must try restaurant for Halal pastas! Will be back for sure. Vegetarian options: Available Dietary restrictions: Halal Parking: Lots of availability Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food at Kara Mia was amazing! We had the Fettuccine Kara Mia, penne silsiccia (fave), and pasta de carne. The atmosphere was lovely & the staff were amazing! I was very pleased with the service. Their prices were also very reasonable. The best part was that it was Halal!! I highly recommend Kara Mia if you re craving some delicious pasta. Def must try if you re in the GTA.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Vegetarian options: No vegetarian options Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Falif was an amazing server and our food was so tasty. Definitely my favorite Italian restaurant in the GTA. Abdul Rehman is a great chef. Mashallah Allah Humma Barik

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food (Abdur-Rehman) and service (Falif)! Thank you for having us, we will be back when in the area iA. Loved that there was a prayer area here as well. Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This halal restaurant is excellent! From the service to the quality of food, they focus on exactly what they should. We have gone here quite a few times now, and they always make a point to attend to our specific dietary needs. We will continue coming back for sure, and I highly recommend this place to others!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service at Kara Mia was impeccable. The staff was attentive, and the food arrived promptly. The restaurant had a cozy and amazing atmosphere, perfect for a family dinner or a special celebration. In conclusion, Kara Mia is a gem of a halal Italian restaurant that offers an authentic taste of Italy without compromising on quality or flavor. Whether you re a fan of Italian cuisine or simply looking for a delightful dining experience, Kara Mia is a must-visit. I can t wait to return to savor more of their delicious dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

delicious food and great service.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food wasnt worth the price, customer service was not very kid-friendly.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Kara Mia s Steak is out of this world. Staff were extremely courteous and friendly Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Peppercorn Poutine. Just incredible!

★★
December 22, 2023

Went here based on reviews and recommendations. Food was a major disappointment. I had the saffron rib eye. Sauce is overpowering and seems like it is all over the menu. My wife had their pasta not the best as well. Service was ok. Overall 2.5 out of 5. I dont think I would be back. Food

December 22, 2023

Not Really a very good experience especially the pasta is overcooked didn t make it al-dente. On top of that is very over priced. Definitely not worth for an Italian experience.

★★★
December 22, 2023

was not a fan of the food tbh, was pretty bland for my taste. nice servers and helped us surprise a friend for her birthday.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Steak was really over cooked. Server took a really long time to come and ask if we needed anything.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place, and lots of great options for food. The staff is also very friendly and kind. The food here never disappoints. Would 100% recommend this place to everyone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the best. So Delicious!