Taline in Toronto

We have been to Taline before and had a wonderful experience the food was great and so was the service. I am sad to say we went back with some friends after making the recommendation and felt honestly a bit embarrassed by the recommendation. The service was so off that it made the whole dining experience awkward and not enjoyable. We had to ask for everything from wanting to order food to having our wine glasses filled to having empty plates sit on the table for over 30 minutes all to end it off with our bills being wrong. Given the Michelin recognition I d think the experience and attention to detail would have improved but that was not the case. We, unfortunately, will not be returning or recommending again.

The food was amazing, friendly staff and the service was A1. I would defiantly recommend Taline to anyone asking for great Armenian food.

New experience. Excellent service the food was very good and so was the ambience. Hummus and Babaghanoush were special. Lamb chops were great. Fish rapped in wine leaves was exceptional. kunefe desert and Armenian coffee very tasty! The suggested wine pairing was outstanding and allergy restrictions well respected

If you are like me, you are not going to like this place. If you like to go to good restaurants to socialize in a pleasant atmosphere, read on because you will not like this one. We were 4 friends wanting to chat and catch up about each other life. Impossible here, we were told that the owner likes very loud background music to create the right atmosphere. Certainly not the right atmosphere to socialize in a place already terribly noisy. The food very hyped up by many reviewers, in my opinion is nothing special much less for the price of it. The service is indeed great. The serving crew is very attentive to your needs, but their facial expression is more in keeping with not being happy or wanting to work there. I don t think the restaurant owner cares much about people like me. They prefer the ones that go for the buzz of it and don t mind to shout across the table to be heard by their friends while eating a basic but expensive food fare.

Had high expectations, but the food was underwhelming. Only the lamb chops were good. Definitely not worth the prices charged. Will not be returning. The service was also unusual - the restaurant chose to give the table right next to us free dessert topped with a candle for the customer s birthday. It was my husband s birthday too, and the restaurant chose to give my husband a blank white card that had scribbled on it happy birthday. For a place that prides itself on service, it was really weird

Was there tonight and the food and service was absolutely fantastic! The server was amazing, gave us all the right recommendations and it all tasted incredible. The ambience was spot on, the music was incredible and wasn t too loud. I had told them that it was my wife s birthday and that if they can bring us a dessert at the end of the meal, and the server (without my wife s knowledge) brought us a desert with a candle. It was incredible! Must try if you haven t been, can t wait to be back!!!!

taline is not a restaurant, it is beyond an experience. they are good, not proving to be good, it is just right, it is just a fact, it is a truth. taline doesnt sell good food, it sell a path that have been revived through platea . it is a place that messes with the conventional and proved to be exceptional. taline is when you walk tall being Armenian, being lebanese, trencending of great culture...plates that bring myths to life. i know I sound cheesy, but I forget myself there. thank you sebouh for being you , thank you John for respecting our cutlure and being just genuine person...taline is home , taline is a place that i walk away being proud being lebanese. thank you

Great unique food and experience.

An incredible experience. We had the 90 CAD tasting menu, and was a truly Michelin star experience. The menu is based on Armenian cuisine of Lebanon with some modern twists. Highly recommended Food : 5/5 |

We had an amazing experience at Taline. We originally wanted to order two main dishes, but the maître d told us to go with one main dish and add a few appetizers, which was a great idea. All the dishes were flavourful and perfectly cooked. The service was also great.

Love Armenian food and this was incredible. The flavours were excellent and the service was great too. Definitely a must try in the city!

The food was delicious, the portions generous, and the youngest brother was the consummate host. We will be back

Fantastic food, excellent service, and a great atmosphere. The venue is a little Middle Eastern, a little Armenian but it was all tasty and delicious. We enjoyed the Octopus with Green harissa and Jerusalem artichoke, as well as the lamb with ras al hanout. An excellent TO restaurant and its also open Monday nights.

We recently dined at Taline and have mixed feelings about the experience. The ambiance and service were pretty good. Also, I have to say that the dishes have been very well arranged on the plate, in very appealing way. However, we go to restaurants for FOOD experience first of all. The food fell short of expectations. Appetizers: kibbeh nayeh was plain and lacked texture. The Mante dumplings were good, but were too dry, the sauce was supposed to balance it, but failed to do the job (maybe just not enough). The Banru (cheeses mixture with chili) was pretty good, but how could this tiny plate cost $26??? The fattoush salad was OK, but not more than just OK. Mains: we had 2 dishes of lamb chops. one was good, on the other one chops had a lot of fat and very strong lamb odor This definitely should have been stopped by the kitchen and not be served to the table!!! The veal shank on the jus was surprisingly dry and hard to chew... The last one was the Kunefe desert and it was very successful! In summary, dishes are not balanced, although well set on plates. Way way overpriced!!!!! Its totally not worth it!!! We dont understand the HIPE about this place.

Great food!!! Great tastes !!!

Phenomenal experience.

Awesome service and food

Great food, great Armenian wine, great experience. Will definitely go back!

Amazing food and service, waiters recommendations were spot on. We loved it

Such a great place in the middle of Summerhill. Everything we ve tried was absolutely amazing. Something new amongst gta restaurants.

Not a good experience - the saving grace is the food and even then it s not much. Service - We came on a Saturday night, party of 6. Right off the bat, our server was not the kindest towards us. We arrived late and she offered sarcastic commentary. Did not explain menu items, didn t really explain the drinks, or really anything about the restaurant. For a Michelin recommended restaurant and the price point, there are certain expectations around service that the server did not meet. My partner and I did not get the tasting menu but the other 4 members of our party did. However, our server thought it would be a good idea to check in on them the rest of the night. She did not come back to us after our meals were served. Not even to ask if we wanted drinks or dessert! Missed opportunity on her part. Ambience - I don t know why every Toronto restaurant and lounge thinks low lighting and loud music are a good combination. There were elderly couples using their flashlights just to read the menu - INSANE. Had to yell across the table just to talk to the rest of our party. Food - the food was okay. For the price point and Michelin recommendation, we were expecting something mind blowing. If the restaurant has any hope of earning a star, they need to put more effort into presentation and balancing the tastes in their dishes. Everything was oversalted; the steak was overly chewy, the babaganoush did not have its classic eggplant flavour, and the desserts were underwhelming. Overall, I wouldn t recommend this restaurant. A dinner for two with 2 drinks, a main and an app cost $120+. For that price point, expectations and standards should be high and Taline failed to match. Parking: Good luck Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible

The food is incredible- the beef tartar, the labneh, lobi salad, octopus, and halva dessert. Amazing service!! 10/10

Amazing food and service!! Highly recommended!!

Great experience. Cabbage is interesting and tasty! Lamb is great. Snow pea salad is not as good. Dessert ice-cream is nothing special. Food : 4/5

Got the chefs menu. Best octopus dish Ive ever had. The lamb chops were delicious. They had some good Armenian wine

My favorite restaurant in toronto blown away by all of the flavors and hospitality of the staff. We were fortunate to be served by one of the owners. Sooooo good!!!!

Not worth the price. Food on sweeter side.

I recently dined at Taline for dinner and was thoroughly impressed. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with soft lighting and tasteful decor. The lamb was tender and juicy, the fish was fresh and flavorful, and the fattoush was crisp and refreshing. The service was impeccable, with attentive and friendly staff who made the experience even more enjoyable. Whether youre looking for a romantic dinner or a casual evening with friends, Taline is a fantastic choice. Highly recommended!

Delicious!

Food was good but not great and certainly not worth the price point. The mezzas we got were good. The bread served with them was fresh. The mains all left something to be desired and were honestly quite disappointing. Fatoush salad was some cucumbers and tomatoes, very basic. Potatoes were dried out and lacked flavour. We didn t even want dessert. Cocktails were good. The service was also majorly dissatisfying, even though we were one of only two tables in the restaurant the waitress was not attentive to our orders. The second mistake was sending a dish covered in a food allergy I had disclosed, which was not described on menu, with no follow up or apology. Overall not a great experience. Wouldn t recommend and certainly would not return. Sub par.

Inventive and flavourful. The passion jumps off the plate. Not to be missed!

A modern take on tradition armenian cuisine. Food is high quality, wine is delicious and service is great. The trout and the Soong were our personal favorites as well as the armenian ice cream. Food

I high recommend the lamb chops and gedzou patates.

Where do I even start. Wow , I am still speechless. I haven t come across a restaurant that I thoroughly enjoyed from the appetizers to the mains and dessert. Taline exceed my expectations beyond belief. The food was outstanding. The flavours Were bold and intricate, but not overpowering. You know, sometimes when you taste a certain cuisine, the flavours are same throughout And it seems like your Entire dinner tasted the same. Not here every single dish was so unique and different from the other. The presentation was beautiful. The portions were generous. The trio dip and pita was amazing. The Lebaneh had pieces of burnt caramel that complemented the dish on another level. The pita was so delicious Light and fluffy with a beautiful crisp. The highlights for me were the dips, mushrooms, fattoush salad , lamb. The potatoes were insane. I believe that they were duck confi potato In this beautiful spicy roasted pepper sauce. I would come back just for those. we finished off with the coffee ice cream, which was out of this world. It was so delicate and creamy not overly sweet excellent flavor. Aside from the food being outstanding, the service was just as excellent . Every single course came with clean cutlery, plates, and a table wipe. My glass of water was never empty. Every single server that came to our table, explained every single dish Which I loved because this was my first time having Armenian/Lebanese cuisine. I will definitely be back Our server told us the cabbage was on another level and she sold me . Thank you

I came across Taline through Instagram and decided to try it and they did not disappoint! Authentic Armenian, Lebanese cuisine and has a great restaurant vibe. Highly recommend for newcomers wanting to experience the cuisines they offer. You cant go wrong with Armenian/Lebanese cuisines. Their cabbage, manti and lamb were absolutely delicious.

Scared of recommending this place with fears that it will be overrun with people seeking the best lamb in Ontario but really I think everyone needs to know. The flavours of the lamb dish (vochkar) were exceptional and it just tasted like really good quality lamb. The potato dish (gedzou patates) was just the right amount of spice and flavour sooo delicious. The dumpling style ground beef (mante) was great value although didn t really get the flavour profile of the tomatoes - it was delicious regardless! Highly recommend. Tried two cocktails and the pistachio dessert all fantastic! Please try this place it s incredible.

Great food , great service, but small portions for the price point.

The lamb chops and bulgur wheat had an amazing exotic flavor - makes you feel like youre back in Armenia. Holy... that lamb dish was good. Vegetarian options: The Maitake mushrooms

The food was amazing

beautiful comfortable space and delicious food served hot and fresh. it s a family business that s run with a lot of heart and tasty flavors!! they re doing a pop up every saturday 12-4 behind the restaurant!

Great experience all round! Superb food. We had the hummus, Lobi salad, lamb and spicey potatoes. Everything was really fresh and nicely presented. The Armenian ice cream dessert was delicious! Great vibe - loved the modern minimalistic decor with some old world accents (Church windows). Service was excellent - Attentive and friendly. Definitely will return. Excited to try other dishes!

We had a lovely dinner here. We sat upstairs and really enjoyed all the recommendations and dishes that we had. The only issue was that the service was slightly slow ... probably due to the one server responsible for the entire floor. The only disappointment was the fattoush ... it is not a traditional one and quite small as a sharing plate.

My recent visit to Taline for Mothers Day brunch left much to be desired. Despite my initial excitement to indulge in their fixed brunch menu, the experience fell short due to several disappointing factors. First and foremost, the service was notably lacking in attentiveness. Its bewildering how a restaurant can offer a fixed menu for such a special occasion yet fail to ensure the availability of basic items like eggs Benedict. This oversight speaks volumes about their preparation and attention to detail. Furthermore, the portion size of certain dishes, particularly the fattoush salad, was far from satisfactory considering its hefty price tag. For a dish priced at $20+, one would expect a more generous serving size. Overall, my dining experience at Taline left me feeling underwhelmed and disappointed. While the ambiance may be pleasant, the lack of attentive service and inconsistencies in food availability and portion sizes detracted significantly from what should have been a memorable Mothers Day celebration.

Very nice date spot! Service was great and staff were really friendly. I got labneh, mante, fattosh, Kaghamp and the lamb! The mente is a must it was so good! The lamb so tender great flavour! A great wine pairing was the Armenian wine my first time and it was the best wine! I also love the location!

Went to celebrate my sisters birthday and had the Chefs special menu. And food was amazing! Every course had a delightful variety of dishes prepared to perfection. It was very difficult to pick a favourite dish. The only part that we were unprepared for was how long the meal was. Our reservation was at 8:45, by the time we were done, it was close to 11:30.

We go to a lot of restaurants and i must say this place is my absolute favorite!

Overall atmosphere and service was pretty good but the food was not that great. for starters half their menu items are not authentically made, the hummus had way to much cumin in it and the Fatoush salad wasn t even Fatoush it was something completely different. The mains weren t any better we ordered the steak medium and it came out practically raw, we were also told the steak was 10 oz when it clearly wasn t it was more like 6 or 7, the chicken lacked flavour and was also very small for the price. All in all, if you re looking for authentic Armenian food this is not the place to go!

Taline excels in delivering flavour. The tabule salad was delicious. Instead of using curly parsley; kale is used which is far more interesting than curly parsley anyways. Next, we had the gedzou patates which was an absolute triumph. The confit potatoes had a creamy interior and a deliciously crispy crust enveloped in a spicy dressing of shallot, aleppo and urfa biber. The plate was dotted with a black garlic toum - a creamy, savoury, umami powerhouse of a sauce. The kaghamp is heavily featured on their website and it shines. The humble cabbage is braised, charred bringing out an inherent sweetness that is rarely featured when eating cabbage. This was paired with a tahini sauce that I found a little chalky. The pops of sweetness and texture from the pomegranate were wonderful but the dish craved acidity. My only qualm is that for a dish priced at $26 there just needs to be more. The vochkhar (lamb) was beautifully cooked highlighting the protein. It was served with eetch, a bulgur salad and a yogurt sauce. The dish needed more sauce in proportion to lamb and I did not particularly care for the bulgar side dish. A fun touch was the zataar dusted lemon that brightened the dish! Service was good but slow to start. The actual restaurant is gorgeous. In general, dishes and drinks are listed are higher price point and sometimes do not deliver what you would expect considering the hefty bill. It s for this reason that I did not give Taline 5 stars. Overall, Taline highlights food rich in soul. Chef Yacoubian honours his mother and reminds us that love and food are so deeply intertwined.

amazing food, amazing service! Kate was an amazing server and very knowledgeable. can t wait to see what they achieve

I was in Toronto for a few days visiting and couldnt miss the opportunity to dine in Taline. This was hands down one of the best meals I have had in recent memory. The food and cocktails were excellent, the service warm, and the atmosphere vibrant. I cant wait to go back!

Had our anniversary lunch at Taline

Wow! One of the best experiences I ve had in Toronto in awhile. Taline is a beautiful two storey restaurant, service was friendly, helpful and an incredible menu. My partner and I were recommended a lovely Armenian wine with the chefs menu and were so impressed course over course. Come hungry, the portions are sizeable and you won t want to miss a bite. We loved that they didn t rush us and it felt like we were on vacation for 3 hours. Thank you so much for a spectacular date night!

We were blown away. The seasoning was spot on. Everything from the lamb to the hummus to the potatoes was outstanding.

Amazing Authentic Armenian Food made with love and fresh ingredients! Will be satisfied 100% we had the Curated Chefs Menu and was worth the journey of multiple plates and flavor profiles. Drinks are also high end top notch will be back soon thank you for the epic culinary adventure! Vegetarian options: Hummus is out of this world with fresh baked bread.

I wanted to like Taline but I had a disappointing experience. The food and drinks were sub-par: hummus that resembled supermarket hummus, cocktails that weren t mixed properly, and food that just didn t taste very good. The serving staff were polite, however, it took over 35 mins just for us to get our first appetizer despite us having a chef s tasting menu experience. Finally, the restaurant has very loud music and an ambience that isn t conducive to conversation. On the positive side, we did enjoy the dessert dish that we had - it was a type of coconut pudding and that was tasty. Overall, I don t think my experience aligned with the reviews I ve seen. I came on Valentines Day so perhaps that contributed to a sub-par experience.

Fantastic!!! Great Food, Service and Atmosphere!!!

Went in with high expectations given the reviews. My girlfriends and I were disappointed. We were seated then not acknowledged for about 20 minutes. We had to ask the waiter for water several times. Then we got passed to about 6 different waiters, we were so confused who was serving our table. Throughout the night more disappointment, after one of the servers was done reviewing the whole menu with us and we wanted to order something specific, they said they were sold out of the option due to valentines day (at this point Valentines day was 6 days ago). And why not tell us before we made our choice? The food was mediocre, yet the price points were quite high. I doubt we will be back.

Taline is an exceptional dining experience. The food is delicious, the service is impeccable, and the atmosphere is welcoming. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable meal.

Food was okay. The service was good and our server was great. However, we spent $80 per person and did not get food that was worthy of the price point unfortunately. Although the food was okay, I have had better Mediterranean food at other restaurants for half the price. Would not return

The whole team was incredibly welcoming, always a pleasant experience.

Lovely atmosphere with amazing owner who cares about his customers. He greeted every table with smile and made great experience for us

Without a doubt the best Armenian restaurant in the city. The best Mante I ve had in a while! Everything from the decor, music, and the servers were great but the standout is certainly the food. We had a big group and were able to try multiple items from Tuna Nayeh, fatoush salad; the grilled Octopus, the grilled fish, and the grilled Lamb. Highly recommend all of these options but a must try would be the Mante, Tuna Nayeh, and the grilled Lamb! Parking is a bit tricky but worth it to navigate.

Fabulous food, and a wonderful atmosphere. Love the skylight on their second floor. This is fine dinning at its best, with affordable prices. This was our sixth time here. I love to bring my clients to Taline, they have variety food different preferences. I recommend it here for both business lunch/dinners and gathering with friends.

Had a delicious dinner here, every dish we ate is a 10/10! Definitely want to come back here with a bigger group to try more dishes. The octopus was the highlight of our meal but the cabbage is a close second. It was perfectly tender inside and charred on the outside, covered with a delicious tahini sauce. The only concern is that many dishes on the menu have a garlicky sauce, otherwise I would be interested in trying them.

Food was delicious, especially the housemade flatbread and humus. The lamb chops are a must try. The cocktails were meh, and service could have been better but the ambiance is super cute. Great for date nights and family dinners but not much of a vibe. Vegetarian options: Available Dietary restrictions: Accommodating Wheelchair accessibility: N/A

Extremely delightful meal and superb service

such an amazing and unique experience. Many will eventually try to replicate this Armenian / Lebanese gem but i doubt anyone will come close. Seb and his whole team perform at such a high level that this has become my number 1 place for a dinner date.

The service was amazing. Aoron, the waiter who served us, gave us a truly amazing experience. Thank him for warm welcome. But I didnt like the food. Very small portions and limited menu choice. My favorite is tabule and potatoes.

Food is great, yet it is not american cuisine infused with lebanese spices at all, it is Lebanese cuisine with a twist. Nothing American.

Incredible culinary experience.

We were here to celebrate our anniversary. I wanted something different. It surpassed our expectations. The chefs menu was fantastic. We have to return to try other items on the menu.

We did the chefs choice. Food tasted very fresh but we did not feel it was good value for money compared to similar tiered restaurants we ve done this at. The food was good but it wasn t wow pretty forgettable. Food

Came to Taline for Valentines Day. From the start, experience was great. Host was polite, table was ready for our 8:30 reso. Service was excellent as well, our server was knowledgable about the menu and drink options. We had a few apps, and two mains. Food was delicious as well. Ambience was electric and buzzing, exactly what you can expect from such a popular and hip resto. All in all a great experience, looking forward to trying new dishes next time

I m a huge fan of octopus and when I saw it on the menu, I had to have it. And it was a showstopper! The zaatar on the lemon was a nice added touch. I really loved the vibe of the resto and music as well. The Taline cocktail was top notch and I got it with tequila. So so good!!! I ll definitely be coming back for more

The food was amazing and Service was effecient. Nice spot to take someone special.

We let the chef Seb feed and he did not disappoint. Octopus was was my favourite dish but all dishes were excellently seasoned and super flavourful. The cocktails were also on point and the service was friendly and kind. Highly recommend Armenian food in Toronto!

Vibe and service were phenomenal, the first few items we received were also phenomenal. We got a tasting menu and a wine pairing - not a single glass of red wine and no meat/chicken options at all We loved everything else but definitely a big miss for a tasting menu for any non vegetarians- also the last course was the fish and it was okay but so many tiny bones in it

Had a wonderful dinner at Taline. Service and food were great. Portions were large and perfect for sharing. Space was busy but not overly loud. Lovely environment for a special dinner out. Recommend highly.

Incredible food and service! The chefs tasting menu paired with the cocktail tasting was amazing! Highly recommended and we will definitely return!

Taline has an amazing atmosphere, drinks and food! For two we had the babaghanoush and fattoush to start, and both were so fresh and seasoned to perfection. Drinks were amazing, and such a large selection to choose from! We had the vochkhar (lamb) and ishkhanatsoug (trout) as mains, and both were fantastic! The trout was unlike anything I had before, and was so flavourful! We also had potatoes as a side with our mains which were delicious, cooked perfectly and had amazing seasonings added! We finished with the ashta tart, which I m still thinking about! Our overall experience was amazing, with attentive and friendly staff, a delightful dinner and upscale but still cozy ambiance!

This place is quite the hidden gem. Some of the best food and cocktails in the city. I ve been three times now (with friends and a date night with my boyfriend) and I can t wait to go back! If you go, definitely try the Kaghamp, the lamb, and the espresso martini! You can tell the owners put a lot of love and effort into the place.

Food was very regular that you can find anywhere in Toronto and it s overpriced definitely for this kind of dishes. When I introduced myself to manager and asked his name, the manager did not tell me his name and was really rude and unpleasant in conversation with me. Though the rest of the personnel was very nice. Never again in this place.

Great service and food. Good selection of Lebanese wines

Just let me start by saying if I could give Tagine more than 5 stars I would. Ill start with the service. It was amazing, the staff is welcoming, attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. The food outstanding, the babaganoush and tuna tartar starters are a must try. The lamb was cooked to perfection, and dont miss out on the braised cabbage. Im already looking forward to my next visit .

Amazing food and wonderful staff! The labneh and mante were especially great, and we were impressed with the restaurant s unique take on the Armenian cuisine. The restaurant s ambience, soft lighting, and coziness set the mood for a delightful experience. The chef is also very nice and attentive to all the guests. We had a memorable evening and are looking forward to our next visit!

Don t order: IMAM BAYILDI the eggplant is not cooked well and the flavour is bland. DAVAR the meat is tough and tasteless. Octopus is rubbery Not the best Tabule Otherwise the food is good but extremely overpriced. Wine selection is limited and overpriced. Music was getting louder and louder till we couldn t hear each other. If you re of middle eastern background don t get your hopes high, it s not what you expect of home cooking, it s just a tweaked middle eastern food to satisfy upscale dining, unfortunately they paid more attention to presentation than taste & flavour.

We were having dinner with friends in Tuesday and WOW this place packs a flavourful punch. This was one of the most flavourful meals I ve had in Toronto. All the server favourites were excellent and we were so glad we went with their recommendations. Will definitely be back!

Highly impressed with everything about this place. Thoughtfully planned and flawlessly executed. We had a marvelous experience from start to finish.

Chef Samuel is the best!

Amazing food!!!

Get ready for expensive plates and very small portions. The hummus at Costco tastes better and the Fattoush Salad is just a cucumber and tomato salad with croutons.

Lamb chops are great, drinks and service not so much

Amazing! Food was incredible, absolutely must try the lamb and the fattoush salad was so fresh and flavourful! Worth every penny. Cant remember the last time I had a meal this good, 10/10!

If youre looking for a place to savor exceptional Armenian cuisine with Lebanese influence, Taline is the place to be!! I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant and am incredibly proud of what they have accomplished here. The dedication to quality extends to every aspect of the dining experience at Taline. Outstanding service, with staff who are extremely knowledgeable about the menu and always willing to make recommendations based on your preferences. Dining at Taline is an experience that fills both your heart and your stomach with joy and satisfaction.

Absolutely amazing! They were so accommodating to my allergies, the staff were super friendly and the food was fantastic!

Everything we ordered was absolutely to die for. The Taline cocktail with vodka was fantastic! The lamb... dont even get me started. Def not a one time visit kinda place, ill be back!

Fantastic environment, excellent food and great service. If youre looking for a class night out, Taline is the place to go to. The friendly staff made our experience as great one, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I highly recommend Taline to everyone. Food

My favourite restaurant in the city! Delicious food, incredible atmosphere and service. I especially enjoyed the unique cocktails offered. Some of my favourite dishes included the lamb chops (karnoug), fattoush salad, hummus and fish. Cannot wait to go back.

Drove all the way from montreal to try this place and all i can say is WOW already reserved a table for next week!!! I cant wait to come and eat those delishes meals again and the cocktails are so good ! Honestly best restaurant ive been too !

A beautiful addition to the Toronto scene doing the courageous work of representing Armenian food in a fine dining context. Not something you see everyday. All the respect.

Dining here is more than just the dishes that you enjoy, it is an experience an incredible dining experience,The atmosphere and decor is warm and welcoming, the staff is attentive. The dishes are beautifully executed. Lots of Love and passion for their Art of cooking great job to the curators and staff. Will definitely be returning

We had an amazing experience dining at Taline. The food was incredible, service and atmosphere were top tier. You will not be disappointed, have been recommending Taline to everybody!

The staff is patient and knowledgable, juicy and tasty dishes. Give it a try you will fall in love.

Can t think of the last time I had a meal this good. Service. Food. Atmosphere. All top notch. We went with our families , and also a boys night. Both times the service was unmatched. The attention to detail and quality at this establishment is unparalleled. Can t wait to go again!!

Most amazing culinary experience

Vegetarian options: Fantastic food and service, will definitely go back again and again! Food

Great staff and amazing food and well presented

Amazing food and atmosphere. Staff is knowledgeable about the different types of food. The food is exceptionally delicious.

Taline is one of the best Armenian Lebanese &Greek fusion restaurant that serves quality dishes in Toronto . The food is great the service is amazing and the price is fair to what you will get . I do recommend anyone that is looking for an unusual and cozy atmosphere to visit this place and try the Lam chop dish for sure .

Was there on Thursday in July. Great wine selection and even better food! Food : 5/5

We really enjoyed the food and the staff was very helpful!

We had an awesome time, the food was one of a kind and the service was amazing!!

There s a lot to be said about this place, but no choice of words would do it justice in a short google review. Food is exquisite, service is orchestrated like clockwork, and the restaurant itself is probably one of the most tasteful and inviting places in the city. Give this place a try, you would be a fool not to.

Wow just amazing! Go and see for your self! It is very good not exaggerating! Food

All I gotta say its a MUST ! From start to finish . The atmosphere was amazing , the staff and the CHEF made sure that you were having the best experience possible. Everything on the menu is soooo gooodddd . Obviously make sure you get your hands on the best lamp chops in town ! Going back every chance i get

The food was amazing. From the apps to the mains, you can really feel the attention to detail and the care put into the food. The service was immaculate. The servers are well informed and helped guide me through what Armenian cuisine is like. Definitely going to recommend this place to others.

Awesome new addition to my restaurant rotation. Service was impeccable, the food was delicious and the drinks were amazing. The only thing I regret is forgetting to grab some pictures of the food and the stunning interior (especially the wine room upstairs). One other thing Id like to point out - one of the people at our table was doing keto when we went to Taline. The chef was awesome and accommodated all of the keto requests - and even made some off-menu dishes. Highly recommended experience - make sure you dont skip the potatoes! Vegetarian options: Tons of options for vegetarians!

Amazing place !

Dinner with family, celebrating a birthday. Wonderful experience. We all had the tasting menu which was superb. The appetizers, the starters, the grilled fish, the grilled lamb, on and on all delicious. Very attentive service.

I had an incredible dining experience at Taline restaurant! From the moment I walked in, the warm ambiance and friendly staff made me feel at home. The menu offered a variety of authentic dishes bursting with flavor. I loved trying traditional Armenian dishes with an exciting twist, making the experience even more enjoyable. The impeccable service and captivating decor added to the charm. If you want to savour the true essence of Armenian cuisine and culture, I highly recommend this restaurant. Its a gem that guarantees a memorable and flavorful journey!

Very nice restaurant, great atmosphere, amazing service and delicious food.

I dont like to give poor reviews because I know how detrimental it can be for a start up, but also think progress comes from experience and honesty and this place has so much potential. The concept here is good - the menu is simple and the food wasn t bad - although it was nothing particularly special or memorable. If you re looking for a quiet restaurant and an intimate dining experience then definitely check this place out, although if life and energy is what you re looking for I would recommend somewhere else.

Delicious food and great service.

I am so very happy to see more and more ethnic cuisines taking it to the next level with food quality, room ambiance, presentation and great wines and cocktails. Meet Taline, an Armenian restaurant with Lebanese hints as well. It s a lovely space with a great chef who truly cares that his guests understand the flavours of the region. I was in love with the fried cheese, green beans, lamb chops and octopus to name a few. The wines are regional and very creative. Taline is mid town and easy to access.

Taline is outstanding! Exemplary service, amazing ambiance, and their lamb chops are simply spectacular. A must visit for a memorable dinning experience. Can t wait to return!

The food and service is incredible. I will definitely be a regular here.

Seb is truly an incredible chef and delivers an exceptional dining and service experience. The menu is curated and tailored to any dietary restrictions without any compromise to flavor or presentation. Everything I asked for, I needed. This will be a staple for my boyfriend and I. Dietary restrictions: I was able to eat 90% of the menu which is incredible as I m DF and GF.

Came here with my wife for our anniversary and couldnt be happier. All the staff is very friendly and the food is exceptional. Recommend sharing a few things we got the mante, cabbage, lambchops and fish. Highly recommended!!

With our large party, we were under the impression and were informed about family-sized portions. However, considering each of us spent over $100, the overall value felt a bit off. Enhancements in the drinks and service would elevate the experience further. I see great potential in this establishment and hope theyll consider aligning the value more closely with the price in future visits.

Taline is an exceptional restaurant with a variety of mediterranean dishes all bursting with flavour! the ambience was perfect and the service was attentive. I will definitely be coming back!

Food was delicious, mante, banru and the potatoes were my favorite, my partner loved the lamb chops, it was perfectly cooked. The best part though was the service, I noted that it was our anniversary on our reservation and the host and our server wished us happy anniversary. They also accommodated my dietary restrictions due to pregnancy without me even telling anything - amazing attention to detail from our server. We will be back, thanks so much for a great experience Taline!

Dined here with my family in celebration of my birthday and I couldn t have chosen a better spot! You can feel the warmth of this family owned restaurant the instant you walk through the front door. The service is attentive and passionate and the food is phenomenal! Must try all of the dips, the lamb, the fish and there are no words for the pistachio halva dessert! I will definitely be back! Thank you Saro & bros!

Great food, exceptional service, relaxing atmosphere. Our server Kateryna made our day - thank you! As too the food, octopus is a must have, lamb was very tender and cooked just right. You have to try all the starters - hard to pick a recommendation. Overall, great experience. Well definitely return to Taline.

A wonderful selection of very tasty Armenian cuisine with an excellent bottle of Lebanese red wine.

So sorry to say this was an expensive lesson in choosing a newly opened (5 months) Toronto restaurant. All would be fine if only the food was up to par to warrant the pricing. Extremely small portions, not ideal for sharing. 3 appetizers ordered, one was three small pieces of bread with a halloumi spread across, $20+ dish that was painfully subpar. The fattoush salad was a single tomato cut up with a bunch of (perhaps) pea-sprouts on top, simply not worth $24. One of the $42 chicken legs was surprisingly undercooked (the one meat you simply cannot serve this way). And a *very* expensive premium on alcohol. The space is cute but not on par with the pricing and our service was ok up until the last glass of wine was being ordered, where, when asked for a glass, a slightly smug suggestion (aka upsell) was the just order a new bottle and take it the rest home. Sorry, but that was not appreciated. I didnt get to read the itemized bill, but the final tally was $600 bill for 4 people. Hoping to see a shift and improvement in this restaurant, as I am a big fan of middle eastern restaurants making their mark in this city, but would never reccomend this spot as it stands to friends.

Way overpriced for what is is. Not sure what is driving these prices, but the food you get for the price you pay is not worth it. 4 of us went for a dinner and our total with tip came to $700 ($200 went on wine). Heres an example: I had the chicken main dish ($42) with side of potatoes ($24). We share the whole bunch of apps, of which one was a fattoush salad, seemed to have consisted of a single tomato with greens ($26). It was honestly nothing to write home about. And Im not saying this because of the price alone - we have high disposable income and are used to Toronto dining prices - but these dishes simply dont live up to their prices. Lets compare apples to apples (in this case chicken and potatoes) say you went to Byblos, and ordered a whole middle Eastern fried chicken (size to share) is $36 and thrice cooked fries are $9 ... You do the math. Anyway, sad to say, but our opinion is that this is not worth the repeat visit.

Very aesthetic restaurant, if you wanted to take cute instagram pics this is the place. However, thats the only good thing about Taline. Food is very expensive and very small. 4 people shared 2 apps, 2 sides, and 2 mains, which we thought would be more than enough. It wasn t. Also for some reason, the lamb was not halal even though the chicken was. Their non alcoholic drinks cost more than alcoholic drinks at a nice bar. We got: Banru - dip which only came with 4 small pieces of bread. We ran out of bread before we ran out of dip. Extremely salty and flavours were not balanced Mante - very small and chickpeas didnt really make any sense with the dish. Ishkhanatsoug $46 - We laughed when the server brought this fish to our table. She said it was huge and would feed at least 2 people. I am not a big eater and I could eat this whole small fish by myself. I will give them points for the fish was very pretty, but for a pricy fish I would expect them to do a better job of removing the bones, which I had to keep spitting out. Faroug chicken $42 - Our friends said it tasted fine but were disappointed by the portion size as well. Gedzou Patates - Pretty boring fried potato wedges. Piping small amounts of sauce around the potatoes doesnt justify the price. The server seemed bored and rushed us out by asking if she could get us the bill when we were barely finished. She kept trying to take our plates when there was still food left on them. Felt like we were not welcome to stay any longer than necessary. Service was unimpressive and the minimum suggested tip was 18%. We left with our wallets empty and our bellies not full. Would never return and suggest you dont come either.

If you ve ever wanted to try authentic Armenian/Lebanese cuisine, Taline is the ONLY place to go. My family and I experienced the best Armenian & Lebanese cuisine at Taline this weekend. We tried the tasting menu where every dish that was brought to us became an instant favourite. The food is fresh and exciting, using different elements in the authentic recipes to make them taste even better than home cooking or food I ve had in Armenia. There were so many thoughtful details such as lemon slices being served with cumin/zaatar sprinkled on top as seen in my pictures, so that the spices mix with the juice as you squeeze it. I was so impressed by the presentation, appeal, and high quality taste of each dish - literally everything was amazing! A huge shout out to the incredible team at Taline who took care of us so wonderfully and made our night genuinely an unforgettable experience. The staff are incredibly kind and made sure our table was clean between each course of our tasting. The best part was the traditional Armenian coffee that was served in front of us in the proper way of splitting the coffee amongst two cups so one isn t more bitter than the other. They brewed two pots to serve the four of us which ensured the perfect cup for each guest, which to us was the ultimate sign of respect, care, and graciousness. Taline s hits home for me. The atmosphere warm yet modern and aesthetically gorgeous, while also highlighting Armenian and Lebanese culture throughout the walls of the entire restaurant. The brothers who own the restaurant are incredible people and have truly made the Armenian community so proud of what they are accomplishing at Taline. I highly encourage everyone to visit this incredible restaurant and try everything they have to offer. Thank you Taline!

Loved Taline! The restaurant is very tastefully decorated and is a great spot to celebrate a birthday or any milestone. Our server was fantastic; she was really sweet and easy to talk to. And of course, the food was fantastic. We had the Banru, and tuna nayeh to start. Both were delicious! The hadig salad had so much flavour I was pleasantly surprised. The lamb was probably the best Ive had in a while and I actually want to come back to have it again soon. We had an Armenian wine which was light and delicious + a cocktail each - they were so unique but tasted really good. Overall would definitely recommend dining here!

Did the tasting menu and everything was 10/10. The octopus was truly incredible.

Delicious lamb and confit potatoes and halloumi with bread and labneh. Dessert of ashta tart is tasty and can easily be shared among 2 people. Service was great with music in the background thats not too loud.

Food and service were amazing. Dishes are part of a modern twist to Armenian dishes that I really enjoyed. I read a review that humus is better at costco. That person clearly has no taste buds. They are not even in the same league and cant be compared. This was one of the best hummus I have ever tried. Would highly recommend the place and would bring friends to enjoy the food.

It was my first time trying Armenian food and had a great experience. Our server was very welcoming and friendly, thoroughly explaining the menu for us. For appetizers we had Kibbeh Nayeh (like beef tartare) doesnt say its beef on the menu but this was really good. Babaghanoush was a bit too charred for my preference. For main, ordered Farouj with 2 sides Gedzou patates and Fasoulia. Chicken was good and the best dish out of all was the potatoes. Everything tasted very fresh and well prepared but some I found a bit too bland. Overall, I had good experience and will visit again to try other dishes on the menu.

Excellent food, service, and ambiance.

Excellent food & service

Perfect place for a date night. We did the chefs tasting menu ($100/person) and a cocktail each ($24, $19) and were consistently impressed with everything that came out. We sat at a table for two upstairs, closest to the kitchen, which was perfect because there was a buffer from some larger / louder parties that were celebrating birthdays. We really appreciate this because we could have intimate conversations while enjoying excellent food and drink. The chefs menu for the night was: three dips, tuna tartar, beef dumplings with tomato consumé, fattoush salad, an absolutely insane grilled cabbage, fish of the day (sea bass with watermelon radish and cantaloupe), and a pistachio cream tart for dessert. Each dish was beautiful, flavourful, and an experience of its own. The dessert was not sweet, which I really appreciated after such a rich meal, but the tart had a thick crust that was admittedly difficult to cut through without making a mess. The cocktails were sublime. We ordered the Lost in Bourj Hammoud and Gin Taline. While the presentation was simple, the drinks were out of this world. We have a fairly strong cocktail game at home, and *rarely* find ourselves excited by cocktails at a restaurant. Taline knocked it out of the park. Unlike some other reviews might suggest, I think the portions are generous. After the apps and entrees, we were stuffed, and it was honestly a little difficult to get through dessert. After tax and tip, the night was ~$325, so on the pricier side for a night out in Toronto, but my partner and I both feel like we got our moneys worth. Stunning presentation, incredible flavours, attentive wait staff, and great atmosphere. Never had food like this before, and the menu is changing soon, so I absolutely see myself returning. Vegetarian options: While I didnt look at the actual menu, there were plenty of vegetarian dishes that were served with the chefs tasting menu. I honestly think that vegetarians would be happy with the tasting experience, since they were incredibly flavourful and the chef clearly would make accommodations. Dietary restrictions: We did the chefs tasting menu, and we were asked if we had any dietary restrictions (things we cant eat) or preferences (like foods we would want to avoid because we dont like them). While we didnt have any, it was clear that the chef was willing to make accommodations and work with us to have a great experience.

Taline was amazing! Their food was cooked to perfection. The Lamb was one of my favourite highlights. The vibes was really nice and seemingly warm and inviting! And the employees are so nice! We also met Saro - one of the three brothers behind Taline and he gave a lot of insight on the history of the company. Also very kind! Would 100% recommend to anyone! I would definitely be coming back in the future!

Absolutely amazing, this was our second time and it was perfect. Our server was so nice and the food is so delicious! The best part is the elderflower cocktail, absolutely the best cocktail Ive ever had.

The finest Armenian restaurant in Toronto. Very inspiring story about the owners. The place is filled with love!

We had chef tasting menu great experience. Its little pricey.

great dinner. exceptional service. will be back

Definitely recommend! Amazing chef . Classy , clean , unique with a lot of flavour . Love the music , ambience and delicious meals. Perfect for a date , anniversary, dinner ! My husband surprised me for my birthday. I am definitely returning with my friends . Perfecto!

One of the loudest restaurants Ive been to in my life. I could barely hear anything. The food was very bland and mediocre. At this price range I Atleast expect good flavourful food even if the portions are small. But no, the portions are tiny and the food is bland. Look at mayrik, babel, Amal, Byblos, myth and the size of the portions there.

Taline is an absolute gem in Toronto! I cant help but gush about their steak and lamb hands down, the best Ive ever had in the city. The bar theyve set is unbelievably high, and I havent encountered anything that even comes close since my visit. The chefs at Taline work wonders, and the service was nothing short of exceptional. Trust me, this hidden gem is an absolute must-visit. You wont be disappointed!

One of the best restaurants Ive ever tried. This is worth 100%. The food is amazing, ask for the recommendations, the service is super friendly and the place itself is very warm. Loved it!

Blown away by the experience we had at Taline. Having the opportunity to have an authentic food experience in a fine dining setting is something Im sure we all chase. I can sit here and tell you the food was amazing and the ambiance was cool or that the service was top tier like Yelp wants me to do but in all honesty it doesnt end there for this restaurant. As an Armenian I felt so proud to see my people showcase our food in the way they did. I didnt know it was possible to have a fatoush salad the way they made it or eat the same lebne I did as a kid with the amazing fresh baked pita that they made. How the chef managed to take a steakhouse style steak and make it taste like the best skewered over charcoal grilled xhrovats is nothing short of magic. What made the night even better was with the food we had some of the best drinks Ive had in years with a music playlist you have to be in there to appreciate. Being from LA we are making sure we let everyone back home know that one of the Best Armenian Restaurants in the world is on Toronto

One of my best meals of the year! We let the Chef feed us. The Armenian / Lebanese menu was inspired by the owners mother Taline. Perfectly executed menu with great flavours. Thoughtful service and wine list with good Armenian selections too. Highly recommended. Vegetarian options: The vegetables are a highlight. The cabbage was excellent

Absolutely stellar and authentic middle eastern food with an innovative twist to them. Fantastic food and can t wait to come again

Amazing experience at Taline. Each dish was delicious and thoughtfully presented. Highly recommend trying the Chef s choice menu to get the full experience. They were also very accommodating for my partner s tree nut allergy. We will be back!

We had 7 dishes and literally everything here (besides the tabboulhe was good but not impressive) was impressive. Service was attentive, and even the chef came to chat with us for a moment. My favorite dishes were the Kibbeh Nayeh and Banru Hatz. Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options, including an amazing halloumi with feta (banru hatz), amazing cabbage (kaghamp), amazing potatoes (gedzou patates)

Excellent food, excellent service, will go back in a heartbeat

Stunning food, lovely atmosphere, kind staff. After our first dinner at Taline, we knew we had to come back. We had our family wedding dinner on the second floor, and could not have asked for a more perfect experience: Chef Seb was warm and helpful at each step, and a joy to communicate with, the space was intimate, the staff were attentive and enthusiastic about the food. The food, my goodness! Even our less adventurous guests partook eagerly of all the dishes, and we do mean all the dishes (the Kibbeh Nayeh was a surprise hit). We are still talking about it two weeks later. We cannot recommend Taline more highly. For those interested, here is a list of the dinner food (served family style, abundant in quantity, and every single one absolutely delicious): Hummus, Babaghanoush, Banru, Labneh, Kibbeh Nayeh, Fattoush, Tabule, Farouj, Tsoug, Gedzou Patates, Kaghamp, Ashta Tart.

I love the atmosphere great and welcoming the food is delicious thank you

Delicious food, great atmosphere and and vibe. 10/10. Highly recommend.

One of the best dining experiences I ve had in Toronto. We had a great time, staff was friendly and helpful.

I rarely leave reviews. However, people need to know about this place. Everything was amazing. From the vibe, ambiance, to the service and the food. The food was absolutely outstanding. We had the mante and the octopus to start. Which were both extremely unique and super flavourful. We had the trout and and lamb chops for the main with a side of potatoes. Fish was melting in your mouth and the lamb was so flavourful and had such aromatic spices, it was one of the best I ve ever had. Absolutely must try and truly a hidden gem. Will be back again and again

The restaurant has potential for a neighbourhood restaurant. but their ratio of price to quantity is off. They don t post the menu prices on the website, the food was good but we were shocked how small the salad, potatoes , Labane etc they charge $46 for less then 1lb Branzino which they serve with no sides. I won t come back till they change the quantity s.

Amazing place !

Good food, very good service, very loud, hard to carry on a conversation or hear the wait staff. Would have left on arrival but had to reserve with a deposit.

Taline was a great experience.. Did the tasting menu with my friend and the food was very well prepared and you could really tell the care and love put into it all. The chef came out to talk to us in the beginning to adjust to our tastes. If you like dips and bread, you wont be disappointed. And the lamb was one of the best values in the city. That said, where it fell short was the wine pairing. It was $75 for the pairing and I only got two glasses, regular 5oz pours. It was too steep. I wished I just went by the glass or went with the cocktails, which my friend had and were really good. Their gimlet was surprisingly very good. Food is a great mix of Lebanon, Syrian ans Armenian food.. all good and enjoyable. Youll walk away stuffed!

Amazing food, experience, and service. Alaways looking for a chance to go back

Food was delicious, testing menu is a must, drinks were amazing, service was excellent! My girlfriend and I had such a good time we didn t notice how we spent over 4 hours there:)

Absolutely Beautiful !! Food Was Amazing, The City Needed This ! Def Going Back !!! Food : 5/5

Way too expensive for such tiny portions . We were told that portions were big enough to share, NOT TRUE. Hardly enough for one person. They charge for bread even. I will spend my money elsewhere .

Delicious dinner, great cocktails and wine selection, wonderful ambiance and service. Only one note: the ashta dessert, the cream was not thick enough for the hard shell and to support the quantity of toppings. Otherwise excellent meal.

Wonderful surprise and it s a shame I didn t take photos of the food yet, the kebbeh neyeh is heavenly delicious .. way better than anything I had before. The lamb chops OH MY God! And of course the pistachio dessert is wonderful!

I have the pleasure of experiencing a truly remarkable dining outing where the chefs mastery and imaginative dishes are Michelin star worthy! Chef Seb passion shone through as each plate was a masterpiece from traditional memories of his mother. Finally, each dish boasted a symphony if vibrant colours and robust flavours showcasing the natural essence of each ingredient which elevated our taste buds to new heights. Without a doubt, Taline is a must-visit for any culinary enthusiast looking to embark on a cultural experience beyond their wildest buckle list dream.

What an experience!!! Thank you Chef Seb and your team for the amazing food and taking the time to tell us more about your story and dishes.

Delicious food, great service

Great food is the most important part of an event in my opinion. I had heard about Taline Restaurant and decided to hold my baby shower here. I m not one to rate 5 out of 5 because there s always room for improvement but Taline met every single one of our expectations from the start to the end of our special event the food, service and ambience , everything was absolutely perfect! Did I mention the food??? UNREAL Chef Seb and the entire crew was an absolute pleasure to work with, very accommodating and kind. I will certainly visit Taline again on my next visit to Toronto.

We were there yesterday with another couple. We had no expectations and boy we were surprised. The food was AMAZING. We had the two fish options and a verity of dips and salads. Absolutely FRESH and YUMMY . Well be back for sure !

Loved the food, service and the vibe. We tried Mante and Banru (dip) for appetizers (both recommended) and rib steak (Davar) and chicken (Farouj) for the main. While we wanted to get lamb chops but that was the only item on the menu that we were told wasnt halal. The dessert Ashta Tart was different as well - it was not bad although not sure if I would try it again (personal taste) Dietary restrictions: Halal

We ordered the chefs tasting, in my opinion it made the meal. The chef came out and explained how everything was made and the inspiration behind every meal. Food was excellent, best meal I ve had in some time.