Samaira's Kitchen in Toronto

Saw the sign for a cheese burger deal out front and did not regret grabbing lunch here. The burger, the bun the fries. 10/10. Food

Amazing burger, fast and friendly service. My dad and I stopped in for lunch and it was excellent. Worth a stop for lunch if youre in the area

Such friendly owners. We felt like royalty.

A wonderful small hidden gem. A wide variety of food. I can speak of the burgers...YUM! The bums and what is describe as a brioche/croissant and when grilled on the flat top, make a perfect base for the handmade smash style burgers. The mushroom and Swiss burger (mushrooms, onions etc all done on the flattop) and served up to perfection. The fries are done right, just dark and crispy enough...with a soft pillowy interior. Darned good fries. Worth the cost, and there are daily specials listed on the board on the sidewalk. Kid-friendliness: The restaurant is named after his daughter, who was cleaning the tables and customer area when I was there. She is a very proud girl, as she should..with a namesake like this. Worth the trip, worth the money, and worth the time for fresh cooked food to order.

The food was so good I dug in before taking photos! The banquette smash burger was juicy and grilled perfectly. Flavourful! The pizza ingredients were so fresh and cooked perfectly. Definitely coming back to try the wings and machine gun burger. Staff are friendly and so kind. Dine-in is small with only three small tables as a heads up!

What a local gem! The burgers are absolutely incredible - from the freshness of the ingredients, to the love and care put into it. They know how to do elevated burgers. The owner is lovely too. An absolute must try.

Amazing service. The food is fresh,delicious and with an incredible aroma. . Food

Best Burger Ive ever had.

The burger always hits the spot, owner is very friendly and attentive.

We were greeted right away and seated. Really good service and the wait wasnt too long. We got some chicken and wings, a burger, and pizza which were all worth the wait. Definitely a place to go to when in the area. 10/10 would dine again

Burger master who really cares about his food and service. Best smash burgers in GTA!

Wow this is a hidden gem for sure. Absolutely fantastic food, highly recommend it The machine burger is insanely good and the chicken fingers were fresh and great as well. Come get yourself some good food!

Samairas catered burgers and sides to a birthday celebration. The food and service are all top notch. Highly recommend! Thanks Samairas Kitchen!

The burgers are fantastic. The owners is very friendly.

Great burger and very good Greek salad. Always ready shortly after I call in and order.

This is my first (but not last) visit. I had the Monday cheeseburger special. The burger was/is exceptional. The value was also incredible given the price and the quality. Do yourself a favor and eat here.

This was the panzerotti I have been searching for! So good! Stuffed full without being a whole lot of dough, perfectly balanced. The owners are friendly and you can feel that you are walking into a work of passion!

One of the best burger and pizza joints in the city. And I can t rate the fries high enough. Absolute gem!

The Leslieville chicken burger is fantastic. The fries and wings are favourites too.

both my friend & I loved our meals. Burgers & fries are amazing - in fact, burgers are some of the best in the city, imo. Clean, great service, reasonable prices; Nice, comfortable patio. I also love supporting a local, family-run restaurant.

Amazing burgers on the best bun I ve had in a very long time! Fries are nice and crispy and the rose lemonade is perfect answer to a hot day

I was lucky enough to stumble upon this gem when I first moved to Leslieville, years ago! Everything is fantastic and some of the best food in general, not just the hood. I get stuck on my favs and only had the tomato, basil, bocconcini for quite some time. (Try adding chilli flakes in the pizza. It s in my top 3 pizzas of life.) One day I went rogue and tried the machine gun burger. Now my fav burger to date and the fries are awesome. Oooh the salads are also great! I ve had the Caesar and Greek. Everything is so fresh that if there s actually leftovers, they re just as good!

Friendly! Burger comes with fries.

very good service burger was yummy Food

Update 2024: I really want to try the burgers here, but I haven t been able to because I m obsessed with the pizza and can t stop ordering them. Sooo gooooood!!! Potato pizza was a favourite 2023: The pizzas are here are cooked just the way I like them! Very tasty, fresh ingredients, good browning on the cheese. Staff were very friendly, and in general we just felt a very good atmosphere while we were here. Next time we ll have to try the burger (and veggie burger since I ve read so many positive reviews about it and I m not even vegetarian!)

Follow @bredgyeats for more food posts! The Machine Gun Burger features thicker cut bacon and a smash patty this time, crisping up the edges for another layer of texture. The creamy chipotle sauce, mushrooms and jalapenos separate this from your average burger.

The best burger in the city hands down. Smash burger with potato bun and crispy edges. With a glass of wine on the cozy patio - the perfect summer spot. Go here.

Food is soooo good. We had to wait quite awhile because it was Victoria day and they only had one person working. But ultimately our burgers were worth the wait.

Fantastic Banquet burger, fries and onion rings. They make the bread from scratch, butcher their own meat - you really taste the quality and attention to detail. Will be back for sure!

Great burgers, lovely people!

Burger was far from good. Owner was cocky and arrogant, wouldnt go back. Very poor customer service and people skills

I ordered the Classic Banquette burger and fries. I was told by the owner that it s the best burger in Toronto. Safe to say it s not. The burger is small and the fries portion is small too. Not only being small but it s expensive for what you get. The owner is rude to his customers. There is no way this business will last with the attitude he has. I ve been to over 200 places for lunch in Toronto and I have been back to many of them but I will never go back there.

Best. Chicken. Burger. Ever.

Great joint. Will be back.

Amazing burger with super soft bun and poutine! Make sure to dip your burger in poutines gravy hehe

I have walked by many times, so glad I didn t today, I had the veggie burger it was delicious, had me on the first bite, it was the best if not one of the best I ve ever had. I highly recommend going

Had their calzone. Not a fan at all. Would give it a 2 for the price but the guy was nice so its a 3. Nothing special for the ingredients or sauce, small. Like pizza chain quality and taste. Expected much more considering good reviews.

If you haven t been yet, it s a must. Pizza and burgers are amazing. I love the Swiss burger and come back often for it. Raj is just an amazing person. He makes great food and he cares and gives back to the community.

Great burgers and kind staff, would recommend!

Food was good and owner was very welcoming and friendly

Possibly the best burger I ve ever had. Can t wait to come back!

This was a ridiculously good burger. A Everything made in house, even the buns! So delicious, and wonderful service. Try it! You will take memories home. Food

I typically shy away from grilled chicken burgers, but the one here completely changed my perspective. It was exceptional, leaving me utterly speechless due to its flavors and freshness. A standout feature is their commitment to authenticity, especially notable in the freshly made buns that accompany the burgers. This detail elevates the entire dining experience. The maple sticky wings, accompanied by a side of hot sauce, also deserve acclaim. They are irresistibly delicious and a testament to the kitchens prowess. Beyond the food, the heart and soul of this place lie in its community involvement. The owner, an exemplary figure, continues to support community initiatives, even amidst their own challenges. This dedication is both inspiring and commendable. This establishment isnt just a dining spot; its a beacon of community spirit and generosity. I encourage locals to support this remarkable place, ensuring it thrives and continues to make a difference.

Amazing place to eat. Everything is made with fresh ingredients. Open kitchen is extremely clean. Recommend to everyone

Really great local east end pizza - fast and friendly service!

I never recommend this restaurant. They are threatening to people who works for delivery services. I guess he is owner he was so rude and inside of restaurant was so dirty. I can t imagine how clean making foods in discusting situation.

Amazing food!! We had the classic burger and the Swiss and mushroom and they were another level!! We were on a rush, but he made our burgers in 5 minutes! Amazing!! We will definitely come again!

I got the leslieville chicken burger and it was delicious! The bun was soft and the burger was flavourful. I would recommend anyone to come stop by Samaira s. Service was amazing you can tell everything is served with care

The ambience and the place is good. Can say the place is little expensive especially for grads and students. Although working professionals and families will like this place. Being a vegetarian, not a lot of options to order but tried Poutine. It was good. Quantity is less compared with the price that I ve paid. The place is best suitable for Working professionals.

Amazing burger and breakfast sandwich. The buns are so fresh and good. The owner is really passionate about his restaurant and gave amazing service.

This was really good, they have a pay-it-forward meal for transient folks which of course I had to take part in. You get a good sense of the love in the restaurant. The food was superb, veggie burger is definitely worth the visit. Crispy with soft gooey goodness inside. Vegetarian options: The veggie burger is really good, made with kidney beans and full of flavour. The onion rings is also good.

Great food! Machine gun burger top notch. Excellent sauce for fries. Don t miss

Excellent service and excellent food.

Everything is made with love and it shows

Small business owner with a lot of confidence in his food and rightly so. The burgers are DELICIOUS!! Highly recommended! Vegetarian options: Veggie burger was outstanding.

Super friendly and welcoming service with delicious food! A great place for everyone to enjoy.

Best burger in Leslieville!

Go-to takeout spot! Everything is home-made and delicious! Their leslieville burger and french fries are my favourite :)

Burgers are delicious and affordable. Nice seats at outside in a sunny day. Great surface and hospitality. Small place. But burgers and fries are awesome.

I had a machine gun burger and it was literally the best burger I have ever tasted.i devoured it in 1 minute. The owner made everything from scratch and you can tell the difference. You wouldnt want to pass by the neighborhood without visiting this awesome little spot.

Honestly the best pizza in the city!! Wonderful pizza takeout, not fussy, but tasty classic, fully loaded pizzas. Much better than all the other fancy places nearby, where they mix up strange ingredients that dont taste good together and charge you an exorbitant amount of money. This is what I crave! And the owner and staff are all super nice and friendly too. Also good cheeseburger combo, breakfast sandwich, etc. Everything I have tried have been fresh and good. My go to takeout in the neighborhood.

Honest to goodness best burger in the hood. Everything is made fresh and you notice the difference in the first bite. Friendly family run business

Love this restaurant!! It has the best veggie burgers in the city, hands down. Very flavorful, great textures. The owners are so kind and passionate.

Just ordered a burger from here and it was amazing!! Everything was fresh and probably one of the top burgers I ve had in the city!

I admire what this restaurant is doing for those in our community struggling with food insecurity through their pre-purchased meal offer. I saw the program on the news and wanted to commend the owner for his generosity and thoughtfulness.

Decent family run homemade, good quality. Ordered the pizza, no complaints.

Super kind owners who have received more attention of late for their pay-it-forward program where customers can buy a meal for someone who cannot afford to. But long before that, Ive come for the pizza. I find that one of the big surprises is the pepperoni pizza which is the default order when you have little kids with unadventurous palates. Happy to support this Leslieville independent business and always tell others to come here for the food as well.

Delicious, reasonably priced food and very friendly, comfortable, unassuming vibes! Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options! Dietary restrictions: Ready and willing to accommodate dietary restrictions! Parking: Not always easy in this area! Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly! Wheelchair accessibility: Absolutely accessible!

Burger was delicious but giving one star cause they gave bottled water without asking and then charged extra for it :/

We ordered the mushroom swiss burger and the carnivore pizza. The burger was great, and the pizza was okay, a bit overpriced. We would have been happy, except at the end of our meal there was a cockroach crawling by our table. The lady who was there killed it for us, but did not even so much as apologize for the cockroach. Completely ruined the meal for me.

Best burger Ive had in Toronto. Highly recommend!

Got a burger. Got an IPA. Asked for ala carte and the owner was nice enough to knock off 3 dollars from the menu price. Great food and warm homely environment.

We are so lucky to have this gem of a restaurant in our neighbourhood. We ordered the machine gun burger and carnivore pizza with some friends who were visiting from out of town. This is my go to place for both. My friends were so impressed with the quality and taste of everything. Definitely worth the few minutes it took for freshly made food. Oh yes, great wine and ciders as well. Support local.

This family-owned business is hands down the best addition to the Leslieville neighborhood! Raj & his family are a delight to chat with and are extremely friendly! The pizzas and burgers are delicious. My personal favorite is the potato pizza (recommend adding goat cheese) and the veggie burger which is made with in-house spices and on a homemade potato bun. With every burger comes homemade fries which is a win!! Definitely my favorite place for the past few years and I recommend Samairas Kitchen to everyone!

had a solid pizza there. cant go wrong. ill have to try the burgers on the patio next time around

This place is definitely another hidden gem! You can tell every item on this menu is fresh, in house-made and presented with so much love and detail. Raj s hospitality is unmatchable, his passion and creativity speaks volumes in the food he creates! Highly recommend this place if you are ever in the area wanting to grab a bite and are looking to support a small business. You won t be disappointed by the quality, portion or presentation. Can t wait to come back here soon and try new things on the menu!

We love your pizza that you make. Your cheese pizza and potato pizza are really good and your veggie burgers, fries and chicken wings are amazing! Vegetarian options: One of the best veggie burgers I have ever had Kid-friendliness: Kids are very welcome here

Statistically it is possible, but I challenge anyone to find a better panzerotti for the price. Ingredient list is amazing and all fresh fresh fresh, most of all the cheese they are using, that s the MOST important part. Grazie, splendifico!!!!!!!

Tasty burger, reasonably priced!

One of the most amazing spots in Leslieville. Family owned and everything chef recommended we try has been great! We own a store close by and always go here for the most amazing food!

phenomenal service, comfortable vibe, and even better food ! a little bit on the pricer side but you wont regret it definitely coming back !!

Fantastic chicken best in town fries too

Probably one of the best Burgers I have ever eaten, multiple visits, and never disappointed. The owner, who threats everyone with he s undivided attention. Very happy to have them in the neighborhood.

Amazing burgers

Just had a take away burger deal of the day and it was one of the best burgers I ve had in the city. And I ve had a lot of burgers in this city. Can t wait to go back, highly recommend.

Hidden gem in Leslieville with the best burgers in Toronto! Love the machine gun burger. The staff are wonderful and the food is delicious! Highly recommend!

Great burgers , you have to try it!!!

The chicken burger was delicious with a flavourful grilled chicken that wasn t dry, avocados, and melted cheese. The owners are friendly and the store is very cute.

This place is a neighbourhood gem with the best breakfast sandwich in Leslieville. The potato bun is amazing!

Good Pizza!

The service was really great. We actually ordered take out but decided to do dine and just sit there. The chef prepared plate and pops right away! The food was really good. The bread part was really crunch! ordered 11 inch pomodoro Basilico with pepperoni. it was good size for two people! :)

I don t say this lightly, but this is the best burger in Toronto! And the fries and buns are handmade if I could I would give it 10 stars

Damn good burger!

Nice neighbourhood joint with very charming and hard working owner! Good burgers and pizzas and outstanding service. Will be coming back!

Best Burger of our life! The owner is also the most gentle guy! Weve not only had a delicious meal, we also had a great time!

The food was great, the owner is so friendly, and the restaurant had a clean and warm vibe. Would recommend!

When Chef Rajesh served our food, he said it would be the best burger we d ever eaten. He wasn t lying. I ve eaten at a lot of burger joints, and this one is definitely in the top ranks. This place is right in my neighborhood, and I only regret not knowing about it sooner. Excellent food and friendly service.

Hidden gem!!! Lots of love goes into his dishes. Ive tried the burger, panzo, and wings- all were solid! Machine Gun Burger is potentially best in the city. Put it in your body.

I had the Machine Gun Burger. Most importantly the burger Patties are made in house. All the ingredients are fresh, as though your mother herself hand selected, cut and assembled everything. The sauce is also made in house and fries are hand cut. The burger is perfectly seasoned and cooked. Very juicy and tender. Each bite brings you great happiness. The jalapenos were a perfect touch, adding just the right amount of heat without being overbearing. The French fries are the perfect kind of crunchy on the outside while being soft on the inside. Finally the patio was very pleasant. Food was brought out to me and the service was very friendly. They even came out to check on me and ask if everything was to my liking. Not something I expect from a burger joint. But this isnt your average burger spot. This is Samairas Kitchen and I know where Ill be going for lunch while Im working in the area.

Great for a quick cheeseburger and fries. Super friendly service, quick and ready to go, and a nice patio to sit and eat outside.

The best burger Ive ever had in my life. No kidding. Fries are better than McDonalds and lemonade is fresh, not too sweet, simply delicious. At last, the service is friendly and the small patio is very cozy. Love it. New favourite spot.

Their burgers are made with love. About as close to perfect as possible

Lets see .. an in-house ground beef burger with cheese on a house-made bun $10bucks !! I cant pass by without stopping in to grab something. Sure beats the factory food from an airline caterer.

Great service! the food was delicious, I ordered a cheese burger with add Bacon, Crispy Bacon at the right point, what a juicy meat. Very yummy onion rings. Recommend for burger lovers with beer!

I was just walking around downtown and stopped by Samarias to cool off with a cold beer the beer was cold and the food was wonderful. congratulations to the chef on Sundays, everything is deliciously wonderful. the streetcar stops in front! tip! Oh! And good service

One of the best burgers Ive had in ages. Handmade patties, the freshest bun, and fries cooked and seasoned perfectly.

The best burger in Toronto

We went there for lunch today. Absolutely amazing family owned and run place. Best burger in Toronto and Ive lived here a long time. Home made buns, fries, burger patties. Cant beat that.

Food is very fresh! Highly recommended the pizza-made to order. Owner is super nice and polite. This is more of a take out place but there are couple of tables for u to sit and have a quick bite. No hot beverages available tho.

Solid burger and fries.

Shame on me for not eating at Samairas Kitchen sooner. Rajesh and his family are so welcoming and the food is representative of the care and love they put into it. Did you know that Rajesh makes the buns for the sandwiches, every day? Yes, every day...that is a labour of love! If you have ever uttered the words, I support local you should eat here.

Everything about this place was great!. Both pizza & and burgers were amazing ! The customer service was beyond excellent! It was highly recommended to us by a friend...and it definitely did not disappoint. We even met their beauty daughter Samaira! Love Love Love this place!

Very excellent authentic pizza - one of the best Ive ever had! Great customer service by the owner and chef. They have a nice patio outside as well which is nice during summer.

Amazing burger, excellent fries, and thirst-quenching & yummy rose lemonade. Nice guys behind the counter. Cute patio area. Will absolutely dine here again.

Fantastic restaurant! I had a burger and poutine and they were both excellent. But what impressed me even more was the service. Everyone was super kind and friendly. Would definitely recommend a visit!

It was one of the best burgers I ever had. The mushroom Swiss cheese was bomb. Definitely try it.

Seriously delicious burger! And great service too!

I cannot say enough how happy my all around experience was here. I was just walking by looking for a place to eat and tried this place out. One of the best smash burgers I have had in a very long time!!! Service was so chill and friendly . I didnt feel any rush or pressure. I will be back here!!!

Food and service got me coming back time and time again

Samairas Kitchen offers not only excellent and scrumptious food, but an atmosphere that makes you feel like you stepped into Napoli. The owner is incredibly friendly, inviting, and gregarious. He suggested his best menu items and even ran into his garden to fetch fresh basil which he sprinkled upon the delicious margerita that we then devoured. To be frank, this pizza transported us to the Amalfi coast. Would highly recommend to anyone passing by the beautiful Queen West stretch, especially on Jazzfest.

One of the best burgers in the city. The maple buffalo wings are also incredible. Family owned and the owner puts a great deal of love and care into his food!

Fantastic food. Everything is super fresh and tasty. Open kitchen, very clean, tidy, and organized. Owner is super friendly. Will be back for sure. Food : 5/5

Came here with my girlfriend on a whim and we re glad we did. She got the veggie burger and loves the flavour, texture, and sauces. Usually veggie burgers are more on the bland side, this one was favourful and moist. I had the Machine gun which was superb. The buns are made in house along with the sauces, meats and patties. Cannot recommend them enough. Visit them, the prices are fair and the service is excellent. This place deserves to stay open!

Best food in Toronto

The most delicious burgers in town. Everything is homemade and the quality of every ingredient is phenomenal. The service was also fantastic and the owner was super polite and welcoming. 10/10 would recommend!! Food : 5/5

The service was great. They make their own in-house buns for their burgers. It truly was an exceptional smash burger. A must try. Friendly staff and a decent beer list.

Samairas doesnt get enough love in Leslieville. The breakfast sandwich is the best in the city, the burger is fantastic, salad is actually amazing too (you would never guess right?) Highly recommend Food

Our first time here was great.. today was STELLAR! Our burgers were cooked perfectly with a touch of pink, the fries were golden but soft and the rings were crunchy with light batter. As always the service was attentive and friendly. With a patio that has sun all day and has wine for sale, you couldnt ask for more! Thanks guys!

We had the omnivore pizza. It was tasty and good value. They werent skimpy with topping!

This place does not look promising when you see it but as soon as you sit from there service to the food everything is top notch. This is the best burger in Toronto!!!! Every bite is a symphony of flavors. Recommended for everyone

I had my first experience at Samairas this afternoon. I was in a rush between appointments looking for a quick bite. Rajesh the owner prepared a Burger for me very quickly that was absolutely delightful. Will definitely recommend to friends and excited to explore more of the menu! Thank you Rajesh.

Rajesh is amazing and clearly knows his way around the kitchen. He suggested the machine gun burger and it was phenomenal. Food

Awesome place. The pizza is amazing. Were new to the area but this will be a go to for pizza. Its a great small business that we love to support. The patio is great.

Great food! We had takeaway pizza and a burger and both were superb and traveled well! Will absolutely be going back.

I thought I knew the best burger in the city UNTIL I ate this burger from Samaira s Kitchen. Order the Machine Gun and you will not be disappointed.

What a hidden gem in leslieville! The pizza was amazing and the ingredients very fresh. The owner was so friendly! We ordered the large pizza, thinking there s no way we d finish it and it was too good not to! Nice craft beer and cider to pair with it sat on their patio and enjoyed the sun. we were headed back to England that evening but rest assured we will be back!!

I heard of this place through a friend, who raved about it. I did not expect to be so impressed with a burger... wow... it was food bliss Chefs Food

Heard what you guys are doing for your community on the radio ! This is what toronto is all about! Will sure be passing by to support you for helping the less fortunate. Keep up the wonderful work.

More for take out than dining in. Excellent food & service for take out.

Highly recommended

I love that ppl can purchase meals in advance for those in need at this restaurant! What a great idea. Everyone should show this place some love!

Spectacular new find with amazing food. Set up more for take out, though there are a couple of tables. Made from scratch food - the burgers were so flavorful and juicy. Flat top seared, so juicy and crunchy on the outside. Awesome flavours and textures. Cant wait to go back.

Amazing idea to let customers purchase food for others in advance!! We ll definitely support when we visit Toronto! Food

Amazing burgers and pizza. Owner is very hospitable and accommodating. You definitely have to eat here.

The owner of Samairas is a gem. I went in to pick up my pizza, frazzled after a long work day with my kid in tow, and realized I had forgotten my wallet. He could tell I was stressed and just gently comforted me, gave me the pizza, and told me not to worry and to just pay him later. This kindness was so meaningful to me that day. Not only was the pizza delicious, but my soul was fed as well by his compassion. Many thanks, we will be back very soon!

Thank you for giving back also.

Amazing staff, amazing food, amazing atmosphere and the most amazing owners. Thank you so much for all that you do, wish you nothing but greater good.

Just moved in nearby and we were tired and hungry and wanted a quick bite. Our expectations were for a serviceable meal, but WOW were we ever delighted! The service was quick and thoughtful, and the food was out of this world- there were clean plates all round! Cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. So grateful to have found it in our new neighbourhood 10/10

Samairas Kitchen is an absolute gem in Leslieville. There food is delicious and the owners are incredibly sweet. + in addition to having delicious food, they have a program where you can pay it forward an buy a meal for someone in need. When you do, they post the ticket on the window so that the recipient can take the ticket and exchange it for the meal. Vegetarian options: Veggie Burger is made in house. And its delcious.

A delicious Gourmet Pizza experience run by a nice family. The dough was spectacular.

You can tell that the owners have put a LOT of blood, tears and sweat into this restaurant. The bread for the burgers is fresh, as well as the other ingredients. I would very much recommend checking this place out

My husband and I went to Samira yesterday for burgers. We found the burgers so delicious, buns made by them not bought from stores. This was my first observation, the bun looks different from the usual burger buns and when i bite into it tasted so good so I asked the owner if they make their own which he then replied yes. Then digging into the whole burger, the patty was perfect definitely have a flavour and not dry and the condiments perfectly matched it. Overall, we are very satisfied with our meal and we are happy that they are just our neighbours.Cant wait to try their other menus. Highly recommended if you want to have scrumptious burger meal.

Absolutely delicious food and the warmest staff. An amazing addition to the neighborhood. If you love eating great food, its a must.

Back again after a year away from Toronto. This is such a nice family business and they really care about quality food. We picked up a pizza, had a craft beer and wine on their porch. Dog friendly. Really worth it to support great food and nice folks. 06/04/22 Best pizza I ve had in years! Ordered online and requested delivery. It came 10 minutes early and was piping hot. I haven t had a really hot (temp) pizza in a long time. Great ingredients. WTG Samaira!! Yum.

Lowkey might be the best Burger in Toronto!this place is still pretty new but when I tried their swiss mushroom burger I was blown away!!! The owner told me they make everything from scratch and you can definitely taste the quality right down to the fresh baked buns. The value is good and portions are very good too. Theres also a cute little outdoor seating & patio. Must try this burger if youre in the east end for sure.

We dropped by for lunch today. Rajesh brought our food to the patio. Burger was amazing. Enjoyed the experience. It was really great chatting at the end. Hope to return soon with the Desjardins Team to try the pizza. Cheers!

Samaira is an absolute delight. Weve been to this family-owned, owner-run restaurant 4 times now (plus 1 delivery) since we discovered it a month and a half ago. And its apt that the husband-and-wife team named it after their daughter, because theyve obviously poured their heart and soul into this place. The menu is deceptively comfort food - pizza, burgers, chicken, salad. But given that the chef used to work at Four Seasons, this is nowhere near run-of-the-mill taste and quality. Over our many visits here, we got: - Burgers (meat): We got the Classic Banquette and the Mushroom Swiss. This will sound crazy, but the goodness starts with that dome-like potato bun. Its homemade, puffy, and absolutely tasty. Its so good its worth ordering by itself to bring home. As for the burgers, the patty is a good size and homestyle crisped well, the cheddar cheese is standard, and the veggies are generous (for the Mushroom Swiss one, there are looooooads of mushroom). Burgers go with side fries (surprisingly addictive) which can be upgraded to a side salad or poutine (generous gravy, squeaky curds). - Veggie Burger: OMG this is easily one of the best veggie burgers Ive had in the city. I dont know how else to describe it but to say the patty was like a super tasty smoky samosa. So good! Got this one with onion rings which were sweet and not overly battered. - Breakfast Sandwich: Again, that delectable dome of a potato bun, highlighted even more as a sandwich. I find peameal bacon hit-and-miss, but this one was good. And there was a generous amount of egg, cheese and veggies loaded up in this breakfast sandwich. - Margherita Supreme Pizza: An in-between pizza. Not quite homestyle, not fancy-schmancy, not quite puffy American, not quite super thin Nepolitan. The crust is crispy without being cardboard-y, the toppings are generous abd always fresh. Also liked how there are 4 different sizes to choose from, and their large is old-school LARGE. - Chicken Wings: Got this in the maple sticky sauce and Im glad I did. Not overly sweet, not overly sticky, the wings were uniquely sweet/smoky and the type that leave smear marks on your face since you just keep devouring them. - Chicken Fingers: More hands than fingers given they were so huge! Not overly panko-ed so you can really taste the juicy chicken meat. This comes on a bed of those addicitve fries. - Rose Lemonade: Absolutely refreshing. Would get this in the depths of winter or a scorching summer day. Prices are extremely reasonable especially with the care and quality you get. The place itself is small, but they have a great street patio outside (perfect for the summer). What really make Samaira though is its owners. The last few years have been hard on small businesses the world over. And yet here is a couple who goes in everyday, treats their food and customers with the utmost care, and works as hard as they can to give you a memorable experience. I hope more people visit Samaira, because it was an absolute treat going there. We will definitely be back again.

One of the best burgers in TO.. delicious bun.. meat is smashed and has crispy edges.. perfect seasoning .. absolutely delicious !! I should ve taken a photo ..

The best burgers in the city, run by the loveliest people. Highly highly recommend

OMG finally got here and we were blown away by the juciest, tastiest burgers! (Banquet & Machine Gun) Flavourful toppings. Perfect bun. Yummy fries and deceptively simple salad. All served outside on real plates with real glasses and cutlery! The owners treated us like honoured visitors to their home. Cant wait to go back and try the pizza! Quality homemade food served by a family. Love love love!

Decided to try it out because of the reviews on Google. Yeah they didnt lie. Honestly its the bun for me! Burger spot on, poutine delicious. A bit small in portion sizes but worth it overall for the quality and taste. Got it thru skip and they followed instructions to a t order came properly cooked and not soggy or cold.

One of the juiciest mushroom/swiss burger with some nicely salted crunchy fries ive had in awhile with very friendly service.

Samaira s does not disappoint! From the panzerotti, to the banquet burger, to the fresh-cut fries, everything is delicious! Love the house-made special sauce. It s great for dipping your fries into. Thanks for cooking such wonderful food for me!

I ordered a small ham and pineapple pizza. I liked that the crust wasnt thick and tasted good! The staff is nice. I would come here again if I lived here.

Absolutely delicious. Best veggie burger I ve ever had and the Leslieville chicken sandwich was amazing. We re in the neighborhood for 4 days and will definitely be coming back before we head home.

Great pizza and burger; Extra greasy and flavorful. Staff is very friendly, and the patio setting is very simple and relaxing. The small size pizza is enough for 2-3 adults.

Great homemade burgers and buns. And my new favorite place for poutine!

Inside the place it smelled incredible.. I got a basic pepperoni pizza. I really enjoyed it but my girlfriend said the cheese is a bit salty. I was fine with it. Will be going back!

Burgers are incredible!

I had an amazing poutine. Chips were well cooked, covered with cheese and enough for a good meal. Owners were also lovely and chatted to them extensively. Couldn t recommend higher.

Delicious, decently sized portions and reasonably priced. I had the breakfast sandwich and the fries. Their buns are amazing and the over easy egg was perfect. I did take out And everything was nicely packed and had all the items I requested. Super nice service:)

The best burger Ive ever had. Juicy beef and fresh bun, Ill definitely be back here!

Had the breakfast sandwich today and it was outstanding. Sooo worth it.

One of the best burgers we ve had in a long time... truly delicious, homemade feeling and everything is so fresh. The owners are very sweet and make you feel welcomed. We have already gone back twice in a week and plan to be regulars.

Dined in on 8/16/22 with my husband, daughter and my husband s auntie who we were visiting during a long layover as we were on our way back to NC. Met the owner who also served us up with an absolutely delicious lunch! Super kind and gracious with his time chatting with us, making us feel so welcome. Please check it out. Great people-great food!

This is a neighbourhood hidden gem. Best burger and wings (maple glaze) in the city hands down. The owners could not be nicer and their daughter (restaurants name sake) is absolutely lovely and legendary. Go have dinner here as soon as possible. Also pet friendly. Ask for a side of bacon.

This is a hidden gem on Queen East. Their food is delicious, I think one of the best burger in the east end (try the machine gun) and one of the best vegetarian burgers ever! While the food is amazing the owner Raj is a class act. He pours his heart into the food and it shines through. We walk away satisfied and incredibly happy every time we enjoy their food and spend time with them

Great quality! Best wings and burgers in Leslieville. Amazing family owned business with the best tasting fresh food and great friendly atmosphere.

I ve been visiting this place regularly with my husband. Their burgers and pizza are just the best in Toronto. The owner is the nicest guy ever who fulfills any wishes. I recommend 10/10

When the endless debate over whether to get pizza or burgers comes up, just know that what ever you choose, Samaira s Kitchen has you covered! Believe me, you can t chose wrong there. The food is amazing, and all very fairly priced. The owners are extremely kind and friendly, grabbing a a bite to eat there always feels like catching up with friend over a meal. Whether dine or takeout, pizza or burgers. The only wrong choice you can make, is not checking out this amazing family owned business.

Best vegetarian burger I ve ever had! I ve been vegetarian for 17 years, had thousands of veg burgers over those many years and this is a unique and thoughtful approach. Not trying to mimic meat like many trendy veg burgers these days. Flavours are unexpected and refreshing. House made potato bun, fresh toppings, and excellent fries on the side. I ve had this meal several times and the consistency is excellent. Try it, you won t be disappointed! To top it off, incredibly attentive and kind service, the owners and staff are truly lovely people who care very much about the quality and excellence of their food, the satisfaction of their customers, and the well-being of their community.

Incredible. Machine gun burger is

Kind owners, great burgers

An incredible discovery - a fresh take on poutine with incredible fries (they cut their own potatoes) and amazing pizza. Treat yourself to a vanilla shake - it was awesome.

Had their wings and burgers for the 3rd time and OMG so delicious!! Their vegetarian burger is exploding with flavour and is a great balance between taste, flavour and texture. The machine gun burger is the bomb too! All the flavours come together superbly! The service is worthy of a cosy neighbourhood spot where you always feel welcome! Cant wait to go back!

Mushroom Swiss was an incredkble burger, highly recommend. Pizza was good too. But the staff are the best part. It seems to be a family run business and so they treat you like family. Friendly and kind people.

Just ordered the Banquet burger combo and it s VERY good. Classic burger and perfectly seasoned even the fries. Couple is very sweet and super nice!

Hands down the best burger in Toronto. The owner is amazing and he makes sure you have an amazing time

Great pizza and wonderful people behind the counter

We walked into Samairas expecting pizza and instead had the best burger weve eaten in the GTA. I think the Google profile is a little misleading - I didnt see any slices and you have to order full pies from 11 larger. We were confused by the full-page burger/fries menu but decided to try one of each. The homemade potato buns were nicely toasted and held the sandwich together well. The patty itself was crispy, flavourful and a perfect medium rare. Every bite was balanced and we ordered crispy onion rings on the side to top it off. The pizza was good, but Ive had better in Toronto. It was on the soggy side with a dry crust. I definitely think their Google profile should get updated to focus on the burgers because thats where they shined best.

Not open on a Sunday

I had an outstanding and memorable experience at Samairas kitchen today. Raj and his wife greeted me in a warm and friendly way and made me the best burger (machine gun) I have had in Toronto. They put love and care into their food, freshly baked potato buns, handmade patties, in-house cut potatoes and all the toppings are cooked on the spot. It was light and flavourful. I highly recommend it. It was a treat to meet Samaira herself and enjoy her art work :) Excited to come back and try the veggie burger which I hear many great things about.

Fan-TASTIC burger!! Cheeseburger with an egg, absolutely loved it and nice fries too! Bit on the expensive side...But reeeal damn good! Definitely recommend it.

Such a lovely family run restaurant! The owners are very kind and welcoming and most importantly, the food is delicious (and completely home made meat ground in house, buns made in house, fries cut in house etc.) I highly recommend Samaira s Kitchen and will be back soon!