Karbouzi in North York
2048 Avenue Rd, North York, ON M5M 4A6, Canada
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Cheerful eatery with classic Greek fare & Mediterranean decor, plus a patio & upstairs bar.
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The service was very slow and the restaurant was empty. Not even a table check once the food came so we couldn’t tell her we were missing items or that we were hoping for a drink. Our server pretty much ignored us until the bill came and then she became animated and realized we exist. Told us about her financials and swore while conversing. It was definitely a forced conversation for the tip. I still gave her 20% but it was definitely not deserved. The food was mediocre at best. The feta was old (we eat feta everyday so I can guarantee it) and the potatoes tasted stale and had a hard layer around them, almost as if they were microwaved. Chicken was tender and tasted very good. Disappointing especially with their prices. We also went very out of our way to get to this restaurant.
Nick the owner was friendly and nice. We got the chicken souvlaki entree and the fried calamari. The rice was flavourful and the chicken was tender and juicy. Upstairs bar had a cozy vibe with nice decor. Come if you want some good authentic Greek food!
I've been a few times, and it's always delicious. Finally, I got to take my husband, and we sat upstairs. Friday night regulars. All so friendly. NICK the bartender IS AMAZING! He's so friendly,abd attentive even though he was crazy busy. There was a little mix up with our appetizer (they forgot to make it) that next time we go, it's on him. Great service, atmosphere and food. Can't wait to go back.
Our server was lovely and had a wonderful energy. The place was cozy. The hummus was delicious but the calamari was nothing special. I had the lamb shank special which came with delicious lemon orzo soup and I had vegetables (nothing special) and lemon roasted potatoes (which were undercooked). I'd recommend for atmosphere and service.
This is a review for delivery I often think eating out means having something unhealthy; meals generally contain more salt and more fat. That’s until we ordered in from Karbouzi and found their chicken souvlaki dinner ($26) tasted homemade. This isn’t a disparaging comment towards the chef, the entire meal was clean tasting leaving me satisfied but not sinfully so. The chicken was covered with a delicate char and remained tender thanks to the pepper slices in between that seem to baste the bird with juices. There wasn’t an outrageous portion of sides, the protein simply accompanied with lemony roast potatoes and fluffy rice that were both low on salt, but the cool tzatziki and chicken juices really helped.
Fantastic service! Loved our server, god bless her :) she was lovely. Good was great, drinks were good! Good music 🎶.
We ordered on UberEats. Food tasted good. Portions are smaller than expected. Honestly, when it arrived it looked underwhelming (especially for price; i recognize presentation isnt a thing with delivered food, but relative to other deliveries its dissapointing). Again it actually tasted quite good. Overall: pricey for delivered Greek food so we won't do that again, but we aren't aversed to trying it again as a dine-in experience.
I loved the place and the food, happy atmosphere, good service, great souvlaki and fried calamari ( not over cooked). Going back.
Great souvlaki and comfortable atmosphere
Nice decor, service was friendly, portion was smaller than expected. Food was unremarkable.
Amazing service! Great food. One of the best greek places we ve been to (been to lots and have been in greece). Won t regret!
This is one of the best secrets in the city. Quality food at a good price. Great Value! Wanna watch a game? Sneak upstairs to the bar. Lots of screens, very comfortable.
Went there once many years ago and havent been back since 10/10
Delicious fresh food with awesome service
Super cute, great service & delicious food. Thank you Eli, it was pleasure meeting you.
A great experience every time, food is delicious and well priced. Always a nice and home feeling environment, our go to place for dinner in the neighbourhood.
Great food & great Greek wine. Wonderful server
These days, in Toronto, you can pay upwards of $180 for a meal for four people. You often walk away saying that wasnt worth it. Tonight we had an amazing meal, incredible service, we didnt pay nearly as much and walked away saying it was totally worth it. If you want a great meal and fantatsic atmosphere go to Karbouzi! OPA!
Amazing place, super friendly and the food is delicious. The prices are a little bit high, with almost all entrees being $30+ but I think its worth it. The food is flavourful and the portions are very generous. Our servers were so friendly and attentive, we had a great time here.
Weve been coming here for years so if youre looking for delicious Greek cuisine in a cozy, intimate setting, this family-run restaurant is the perfect spot. From the moment you walk in, youll be greeted with warm, friendly service that sets the tone for the entire meal. The menu features a variety of traditional Greek dishes that are all prepared with care and attention to detail, resulting in some truly outstanding flavors. From the Dolmades to the hearty moussaka, every dish we tried was a standout. The service was great, super friendly and happy and always makes the best recommendations. This is a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking for authentic Greek cuisine and exceptional service.
I LOVE Karbouzi. We have been eating here and getting home delivery regularly for 6 years now and it s the best Greek food out there. The Tzaziki and chicken greek salad are my favorites.
Great restaurant. Hostess Ellie was the best hostess I have encountered since covid ended. We took our food to go and was not disappointed. We will be back, and it will be sooner rather then later.
Canceled Pre-scheduled Uber Order last minute
Food is good. Service could be friendlier. BUT we came again to have dinner on a Saturday at 6pm and the place was closed. They did not post it on their website and no notice on door. Very very disappointed.
A legit taverna. Try the mezze plate, and some baklava. Food : 4/5
Staff very nice and friendly Pastry tasty
Best Mediterranean food ever.
Ordered fried calamari appetizer - it feels and tastes like it was microwaved. By far the worst calamari I ve ever had. Rubbery and cold. Feels like chewing a car tire
Excellent, always excellent
A local fixture for over 40 years. Food was fresh and tasty. Food was served within a reasonable time. Service was good. Would definitely recommend. Only draw back was I found it a little pricey. But I will definitely be back.
My first time dining at Karbouzi and I am very empress, first with our server, she was very nice, foods are excellent and place is spic and span! Highly recommended this place! Little piece of paradise on Avenue Road!! Thank you Karbouzi team!!
Enjoyed a wonderful birthday dinner for my neice. She and her husband were visiting from Germany.
Best Greek food in Toronto, no doubt about it. Consistently excellent and delicious food. Nothing but great things to say about this place.
Great friendly people, great food! Highly recommend
Love this place, great people running it and great food. Awesome all around!
we were there with the two kids for our anniversary. Amazing food and experience. They offer wine tasting which I thought was pretty cool for a casual dining. That imo elevated the customer service experience.
Excellent. Took some time to get the food, but it was well worth the wait. Got the lamb souvoulaki, game with very generous portions. The Agiorgitiki wine was a nice dry wine.
Awesome service and awesome food! Amazing ambience
Great food . Amazing service
Great Greek food. Reasonably priced.
Friendly staff. Good patio in the summer. Prices reasonable. Maybe not as many choices as the Danforth but still pretty good.
Awesome spot.
Best Greek in north Toronto. Nick and the family are great hosts
I ordered Lamb Souvlaki well done, it was medium rare. My friend ordered beef souvlakia she couldn t ate it was too chewy. I love Greek salad, rice and potatoes. Kind and friendly server.
Great Greek food without going down to the Danforth.
Best Greek takeout in the city! You can taste the love in every bite.
Server was kinda rude. Chicken souvlaki taste great. Steak sandwich didnt taste as good as i thought it would.
Pretty good food, service, and price. Just dont get fooled into buying too many appetizers there almost the same size/price as the main dish.
Lovely little hidden gem. Amazing food. Try the lamb burger if you go. Nice staff too, willing to hold convos and serves you well
We celebrated our friends birthdays here and loved it! Our waitress Alex (the granddaughter of the founders) was phenomenal! The food was fresh and the service was excellent! This little family owned restaurant has a lot of love and history. As a Greek, this restaurant won me over because it was REAL traditional Greek food. No wonder why theyve been in business for almost 50 years. We will definitely be back!!
Mediocre at best. Nothing special
Loved the atmosphere and service Atmosphere 5/5 Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Value 4/5 Coffee 5/5
Great Greek food! It feels like a home away from home. They were very accommodating to my dietary restrictions. I wish they were closer to my home, I would be there all the time!
What Greek food is supposed to taste like. Great staff, great food. No need for the Danforth.
First, the good. Service was very friendly, helpful and fast. The place looks nice and is clean. The place was rather empty for dinner which usually indicates how good it is. The food was not good. Ordered steak and fries. The fries were more crispy than concrete and the steak was really blend and cold. So I didnt eat my fries and didnt like the steak which bums me out. When I order the most expensive entree on the menu I expect it to be good. Other people in my party had the lamb chops and they said those were fine. Nothing special but fine.
Great food and great service
First time I was there was amazing. I went today for lunch. Different server. I ordered the pork souvlaki sandwich with fries (like last time). The food came and instead of fries there was Greek salad. Not a big deal, I told the server and she said she was having a rough day. The fries came out a few minutes later but were undercooked. The server asked if everything was ok and I told her that I appreciate the fries being rushed out due to the mistake, but they weren t cooked long enough. I would have thought that there would be some sort of discount due to the two mistakes. I didn t early the salad or the fries. Was charged full price. Too bad, would have saved a customer has they charged half price to cover for their mistakes.
Great neighborhood establishment. Food is excellent and business is well run. Local atmosphere makes this a real gem.
Fantastic food! Beautiful staff! What more do you want!
A lovely quaint Greek restaurant with wonderful service and amazing food!! :)
Yummy food and nice staff. Very filling.
Good food
My uncle has been going to Karbouzi weekly for 30 years. Id been there as a child and enjoyed it. My uncle brought me there for lunch a couple of weeks ago and was I ever impressed! From the service and hospitality, to the food and the whole ambience of that place, I had a wonderful experience and could not stop smiling. I highly recommend this family owned and run restaurant!
Good food and service
Attentiveness of the staff add to the atmosphere. Food amazing and plentiful
Very good food one of the best Greek restaurant in town. Very friendly staff
Food is very good. Portions (sides) could be a bit more generous. Potato and rice costs nothing. Better on the plate than in the garbage the next day.
Lovely little Greek in North York. The food is great, and the atmosphere is nice and friendly. Great for both family gatherings or couples night-out. Nice wine list.
The pork souvlaki on a pita was a great dish.
Best lentil soup! Must try!
A good variety of delicious European and North American food with exceptional service.
Best value in the city. Bar upstairs is fun too.
Nice venue and friendly staff. They are definitely slow with large groups. The food was okay. Have had much better Greek food elsewhere.
I had a seefood pasta and it was excellent
Great place !
Delicious pita & feta salad. Cozy decor.
Quick and un-personable service, delicious gyros, and okay dessert. I would come back again, but I thought it was a touch too expensive for the quality of food.
The owners are kind and the food this excellent could not ask for anything better greatest chicken wings
Decent restaurant with good menu mix in the Greek theme; had been there many times in years past and really enjoyed it. Feel its gotten a little less the high quality/high value that I remember in recent months; bit more expensive for what you get and doesnt feel like as good value... Though still tasty.
The best Greek food ever
Ive had better and Ive had worse. Nothing memorable about it.
Amazing food! Amazing staff. Huuum the Tzatziki
I expected a lot more given the reviews that I saw. Admittedly, the food was decent, but certainly not high enough to justify the rating received.
It was very good and the service was great
Best Greek restaurant in Toronto
Really great food and service ! Reasonably priced and everything was delicious. Our server was really sweet and helpful & offered to take photos of our group for us. The decir is also really unique and cute - its a great alternative to the downtown Greek restaurants
Great rustic feel and food was delicious. Service was personal and great!
Good food, great service. Casual atmosphere.
Great Food and Fare!
Excellent food and service !
Chicken wings were not good. Not seasoned at all and basically raw.
Had the pork souvlaki several times, awesome every time!
Great alternative to Danforth. Service is very inconsistent as is the Tzatziki!
always great food and people. try the spanakopita it never disappoints
Food was great but the price was a little high for what I got.
Order through Order it and it took about 2 hours to come. Packaged my chicken pita with the potatoes which meant the pita sat in oil for however long basically had an oil soaked pita with chicken. Very disappointed. Just an FYI pack the pita and potatoes separately! Wont do that again.
Had the pork souvlaki dinner AWESOME. But even better then that was the tall gorgeous redheaded bartender that served me. And all the hot women on the patio and up stairs at the bar. WOW what a place.
