Istanbul Kebab House in Toronto

We had dinner at this restaurant and ordered a Lamb Pide and an Urfa Kebab, accompanied by Ayran. The food quality was excellent, and the portions were very generous. The service was outstanding, and the restaurant featured a beautifully designed seating area. Luckily, there was a public parking lot conveniently located right next to the restaurant.

Good food, huge portions!

Food tasted a day old, there were a couple of tiny clumps in the rice confirming it wasnt fresh, the chicken tasted like leftovers too, dry and stale. Salad seemed fresh. Water glasses looked kind of dirty. Waiters never came even once to check on us or fill water or anything. They just glanced over at us from afar every now and then, not even long enough for us to make proper eye contact to request anything

**Highly Recommend** One of the best kebab houses youll eat at. Really authentic as per what you would expect in Turkey. The ayran is delicious.

Dietary restrictions: Halal Food

I ordered five kebabs Shish and five Chickens Shish for the first time, They were wonderful. We loved.

We don t like customer service it s very rude and they not charged taxes but they charged for services $29 just for 4 people

I enjoyed the turkish coffee and the sweets, Its a very nice location witn nice window views and lighting Food

I order on Uber eat really bad garbage food and expensive stay away

Bad experience here: my order was $22, I tip $5, total was $30. and I got charged almost 60. While, I understand mistakes happen. When I contacted the restaurant to solve this issue, the manager got so defensive, used attackings verbal language, and couldnt help me to solve this issue. And nope, he didnt want to give me back my money back, nor willing to solve this issue. I feel the waitress was more professional in handling this situations than he, himself.(I went with my coworker by the way, he got charged $12, his bill was fine)

With one word, excellent. A bit pricey but worth it. Lahmacun 5 stars. Veal lamb wrap 5 stars. Ayran 5 stars.

I went there tonight with my daughters, and the food was absolutely amazing! The chicken was super juicy, the rice, salad, chops, and bulgur were all delicious. Everything was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The portions were also very generous, which is rare these days. Highly recommend

Everything here tastes good and Ive been coming here since they opened this location. I used to go to the Sauga one before.

Had a Turkish coffee and three milks cake. Delicious!

Amazing restaurant, staff and food! Probably is the best Turkish restaurant in Ontario.

A wonderful taste. Excellent price performance

Delicious! I would also love to have some Turkish music

I went for dinner and I think you forgot to put meat in the soup. I think you forgot to put meat in the soup. A spoonful of meat is less. If you have a high cost.

Authentic Turkish cuisine! Friendly service, tender & juicy kebabs, generous portions, and reasonable prices. A hidden gem near Eglinton East! Must-try: Doner Kebab, Adana Kebab, and Tzatziki sauce.

Here is what is my thoughts about this place by visiting my first ever - there was on guy I don t who he was but I guessing it was the owner or manager he was standing all over the place keep looking at the Customers like helooo give people space let them enjoy there foods really wired guy usually owners or managers don t stand look wired at the Customers - service was poor bring water before Castomer ask before the food -when they little bit busy the servers are running come on don t panic Over all the Omer or managers should give people space do not watch them there not going to take your spoon or your cups with them hahahahahha

Ordered today. Chicken kebab is even worse in Akebaba I have never eaten in my life. It is so small and I practically eat one lavash, there is practically no filling.

The restaurant has a very good environment and most importantly, the staff is very kind and friendly. We ordered chicken and pita mix sandwiches with fries and cheese bread. The fried potatoes could be tastier and the food has room for improvement and the buttermilk was very, very tasty. The last interesting part of the story was the tea that we were guests of the restaurant. I really enjoyed this lovely treat especially for me who is madly in love with tea.

The place was wonderful! The lamb pide was delicious, and the ayran was thick, creamy, and full of flavor. However, the chicken köfte was a bit disappointing it lacked flavor. The portion sizes were generous as well. The atmosphere was fantastic, especially with the charming lights. P.S.: I recommend trying the burma for dessert. It has just the right amount of sweetness and a delightful mix of pistachio and caramel flavors.

We got takeout - was amazing!

Wonderful kebab house

Its expensive and you dont get what you want. 0

Fantastic service and dine-in atmosphere. Everything weve tried has been tasty (dine in, take out, and a larger pre-order for a holiday party). Id also recommend that you try their turkish coffee and the sour cherry drink they have - SO GOOD!

Such a beautiful interior, the most authentic Turkish food, great people and affordable prices. I d give 10 stars if I could.

Finally Turkish food in Toronto that s not trying to appeal to Canadians!

This place is amazing!! - best food in the area with great staff. You have to try it. This is my third time, I came alone, then brought my mom and then my partner and roomate. Everyone loved it.

We had the iskander kebab and the chicken wings kebab, both excellent! The staff is very attending and friendly, and atmosphere clean and calm. Highly recommended!

I have never eaten such a doner in my life. It is very good.

Rude Staff. Poor Food Quality. Dirty Place. Disappointed. Never Again. Sad.

I can definitely recommend this place as a local Turkish food guide. Try paca soup if you like soup and order kunefe if you are looking for something sweet. I am happy to find a Turkish restaurant where taste, portioning, price, service are all excellent. Vegetarian options: Spinach pide, lentil soup, pide with veggies Wheelchair accessibility: Main floor easy entrance

Do not order from this place. The babaganush went in trash, it is horrible. Also, they offer a free Coke but Dont delivery it.

Amazing food! Excellent service and atmosphere!

The main purpose of my weekend trip from Vancouver to Toronto was to enjoy some delicious kebab while exploring the city. We ordered the mixed kebab plate, which was generously portioned and perfect for two. The quality of the meat was outstanding, which I found especially impressive as I usually avoid meat due to its unpleasant taste. I highly recommend this place if you re looking to experience authentic Turkish cuisine in Toronto!

Good food, spacious dining. Service was satisfactory.

Delicious food. always tastes good!

Foods were very delicious. Highly recommended for fnf gathering. Parking: Just on the right side there is plenty of paid parking spot Kid-friendliness: Staffs behaviour is friendly Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Very lazy and unprofessional staffs. Even you can wait 1 hr to get your order

Waiters and their services are great.

The food was good but it was expensive the quantity was not so good it was average for me the restaurant staff was nice

Incredible service and delicious food Definitely! Recommended Food

Dirty restaurant. Filthy counters, plates, and flatware. Rude and unhygienic staff. Do not recommend. Stay away.

amazing food and fantastic people! highly recommend.

The food is amazing! The staff is so welcoming and friendly! Definitely a place to check out 10/10

Everyone is so friendly :)

Great food and great service. Beautiful decor.

I will not recommend this place to anyone

We ordered Mix kebab and it was super delicious

I went there with my husband and we loved it! We ordered the dip platter, sigara boregi and mixed kebab and oh my god every single thing was amazing. Portions are quite big so prices are very reasonable. Food is delicious, service is quick. Atmosphere is beautiful, staff is great. We finished with Kazandibi (dessert) and Turkish tea. It was a wonderful experience, were hoping to go back soon!

Good as always

Food was really really good, 10/10

I ordered a sandwich with no tomates or onions and I got a sandwich with both tomatoes and onions. They need to pay attention to details

I havent tried it but its nice.

i expect smth better than this, after paid 50 dollars for 2 pax dinner. disappointed.

Beautiful location, great decor, friendly staff and most importantly: delicious food! I ate the best chicken doner dish. Restaurant has 2 locations. We had dinner on Eglington Ave. Parking: Central location with many nice shops in the area. Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible.

Inconsistent. The first chicken pita we had was delicious, very fresh, and had lots of meat in it. Very disappointed with the second time we ordered, there was fraction of the meat in it, was pretty much all pita, which was also fairly dry this time. Would have given 5 stars if the quality was as consistent as the first the time we went.

Food is excellent. Kebabs cooked perfectly. Service wise is good. Young staff still learning the trade. Atmosphere is alive and energetic.

After a year or two before opening, I was excited to try a new Turkish restaurant in the area and I can safely say the wait was worth it. The food portions are big, the price is average and not overly expensive like some other Turkish places and the taste is really good. Ive been there on more than one occasion now and everyone I went with has praised them. The only downside is the weird door placement to the side which I think should be made more inconspicuous or remove the menu advertisement from there so people arent constantly getting confused and trying to enter from a closed door which also faces customers tables. All in all I have high hopes for this place granted they do not let greed get to them and do not make A. Smaller portions B. Increased prices C. Lower quality of food and or D all of the above. If you guys do any of those I can assure you instead of gaining business you will lose it. With that said, great restaurant will definitely be back! P.S theyre halal and dont serve alcohol which is a huge plus! Please never change.

Veal and lamb doner was excellent, servers are very friendly. The portions are quite big, expect to have leftovers.

Great prices, big portions and delicious food. You also get complementary tea at the end which is nice Highly recommended Food

I called restaurant and person who recieved my call had no sense to talk pathetic is the word I will say

Incredibly large portion sizes, very tasty food and real Turkish tea made us have pleasant impressions and warm memories of this beautiful country

Huge portions. The two times I went, the kebab was a bit dry, but the mixed doner was delicious. (Both the wrap and over rice).

Wonderful food, wonderful atmosphere and wonderful service!

I stayed in Toronto for 90 days and ate here or ordered from here for 80 of them. Bulgur rice and sauces are legendary. My preference is eggplant kebab.

Love this place, I come here all the time after work, as I work nearby construction. The mixed doner sandwich is amazing, so filling and absolutely delicious. The servers are great, inviting, and the environment of the place is super chill.

Just came here for lunch and it was excellent. One of the best Turkish restaurants in Toronto!

One of our favourite local restaurants! Prices are reasonable for generous portions and they now offer free local delivery. Be sure to try the mixed doner and baba ganoush.

Great quality of food and big portions - really get more than what you pay for! Chicken soup is a true food for soul - right texture, rich flavor and freah ingredients. Mix donner plate is my recommendation for those who want to try a bit of all meat type - and the portion is big for two people easily. Recommend drinking ayran with your meals - refreshing and amazing balance of flavor. Recommend for all that want to try the best of Turkish cousine!

blue walls, black ceilings, oriental chandeliers, wall-size windows and almost decent TR music: cool atmosphere. warm greeting, kind staff, large plates; however, no liquor license, meat is too lean and the music hardware must be improved. the challenge will be to attract more canadians. low Q/P

Food was good! Good service , great portion, worth going too! I wluld recommend . Beautiful place

Avg meat, rice has a fishy flavor, good portions

Cant get enough of their spicy veal doner sandwich Its everything and more

Owfull customer service always check your order before leavung the store if you got right order they provided me the kabab from the day before cold and very chwey and they dont accept their fault argumental and so rude .I have been askwd to order a botgle of water and they will send the pper order i got charged by uber but never rrcived the oder and tbey didnt accept to regund that

Delicious Turkish food with generous portions. The decor is eye catching. Staff is friendly and attentive.

Weve been here a few times now, and we always get great service and tasty food. This is definitely on our list of frequent restaurants. Food

The chicken Doner sandwich is one of the best sandwiches in the toronto! Get it spicy! Good to share, it s big!

Great place !

Just how it should be.. nothing fancy but exceptionally well made. I had the lamb chops... fresh, juicy and tasty!

Amazing. Delicious

Great food and atmosphere

Vegetarian options: Portions are small, but not the price. Their menu has 2 -3 vegetarian options and 0 vegan options. The food is missing flavour, and it is clear that they are not using the proper amount of ingredients, especially feta cheese. I ordered a feta and spinach pide, and my dish barely had cheese. Im giving 2 stars only because their lentil soup was good.

I recently dined at this restaurant and had a highly disappointing experience. The service was terribly disorganized. Despite being told that all our dishes would be served together, they brought the first dish and then took another 10-15 minutes to bring the remaining dishes. This created an awkward situation as my friend had finished his food long before the rest of our order arrived. When it came to the food itself, it was quite subpar. The kofte was practically inedible the meat tasted off and was unpleasant. The pide was equally disappointing, with the meat tasting like it had been preserved rather than fresh, resembling the flavor of sausage rather than quality ingredients. Overall, this was a very unsatisfactory dining experience.

This review has been written to address the owner of this beautiful establishment. I can easily tell that you have worked very hard to create this establishment from scratch. Your location is great. Atmosphere is inviting and the interior is clean. Food is wonderful, delicious, healthy and hearty. The ingredients are quality. Each cut of meat and source of animal have been chosen very carefully. Your chef executes his culinary art at high levels. I can see a big deal of care going into every dish. But when it comes to the service, unfortunately with a sad heart, I have to inform you that your wait staff is damaging the reputation of your business. Unprofessional service that your customers get from your wait staff does not pair well with your nicely prepared cuisine. If you do not take your precautions, they may bury this beautiful establishment into the ground. You need to train them according to service industry standards. Human oriented professional service should be the main base of your restaurant. Your wait staff should be thought to serve your customers with respect and kindness. Service should be genuine but official. If a customer asks or orders something in a restaurant, It has to be brought to the customer. Customer doesnt have to ask three different servers, three different times. In the end, the customer doesnt have to stand up, walk to the counter, get it by himself and bring it to his table. People choose your restaurant among thousands of other restaurants. They keep coming back on a regular basis. When they keep coming, everything goes accordingly. But if they stop coming because of the reasons mentioned above, then it may create a big problem for you. Please fix this issue as soon as possible. So that we can continue to recommend your restaurant as one of the best places to eat in Toronto to our neighbours, families, friends, colleagues and other fellow Canadians.

The food was so yummy, good quality, and a reasonable price. It was the best Istanbul food Ive ever had.

Had a great experience at this restaurant. It was recommended by some Turkish coworkers, and it did not disappoint. Its a bit on the expensive side, but the portions are enough for two, and everything was fresh and delicious. I would recommend the lamb chops. I would only advise that you ask the server of your preference, i.e., well done, rare, or something in between. I intend to return in the near future.

Came here for Eid. Very nice atmosphere and service. Ofcourse food was very flavourful. Will definitely come back

The staff are not friendly at all.rude and aggressive.i had a very bad experience 2 times with them to an extent that one waiter came aggressively to tell me that you order last time the same thing and we can t do it again.only the manager was a bit professional.i gave this restaurant 3 chances and am done now.price is expensive.and if you want to amend something with the dishes the answer is always no.as if their orders are a holly book and you can t change restaurants and their staff should be flexible and welcoming and with a good service and well spoken English !

I loved everything about this place! I tried Turkish food in turkey when I was a kid and the flavour stayed with me for years. I tried many Turkish restaurants afterwards but nothing would compare to the food I had there. I had given up on finding authentic flavour until I came across Istanbul kebab house.. words can t describe my happiness.. all I can say go and try as many dishes as you can possibly eat

Always a good experience. Lovely atmosphere, easily accessible, enthusiastic staff, and the food is fantastic. All their bread-related products are amazingly fresh. Dietary restrictions: All pork-free meat options, and plenty of vegetarian options as well.

Service was good, food was delicious, price was expensive.

Came here for dinner with a friend. Absolutely love the atmosphere, food was delish, and service was on point! Will visit again Food

Really great spot at Yonge and Eglinton, MASSIVE portions, excellent, attentive service, highly recommend this place, complimentary tea to finish the meal was a nice touch.

The food was great. We tried Kofta, rice, bread and Iskander Kabab. All were delicious and well-cooked. The service could have been better but was acceptable.

Highly recommend the sandwiches and desserts. My girlfriend said the ayran was thick and creamy. Pide just average.

Rude staff.a general unpleasant atmosphere. Would not recommend.

Great experience! Amazing food, fair prices and great service.

It was a great experience

Food is expertly crafted and delicious

Rude staff.

The ambiance of Istanbul Kebab is decent, and the staff are friendly, I was disappointed with the quality of the shawarma sandwich. Though it was visually appealing and the presentation was good, the bread was disappointingly hard, making it difficult to enjoy the sandwich fully. Despite the effort put into presentation and the friendly service, the toughness of the bread significantly detracted from the overall experience. Hopefully, this issue can be addressed to elevate the dining experience for the future . Not happy with shawarma sandwich but quantitywise it is good value for money.

It s the best Turkish restaurant I was there. A wide variety of foods and deserts especially kunefa

Very delicious food and friendly staff, I have tried almost everything and enjoyed

It was very nice and delicious

Get ready to taste the best kebabs in Toronto! The Mixed Kebab dish is awesome . And make sure you save room for Kunefe, it s a must-try.

Excellent food MashaAllah.

I had a very average experience visiting this restaurant. From the beginning, the bread was dry and stale. When we requested a fresh replacement, we received the same bread, just reheated.The ingredients, including the chicken and beef, were far from fresh. Ive had fresher ingredients at $15 shawarma places.Additionally, I had to ask for a spoon for my meal, which was served with rice.Save your time and money there are much better options nearby.

Friendly staff and delicious food. Beautifully decorated!

Good lentils soup and lahmacun

Hello, I would like to share my experience at Istanbul Kebab House. We enjoyed our food with the great and friendly service and ambience. And we enjoyed the Kind and friendly catering from Mr.Ali Thank you.

Lovely, new spot in midtown! The food was very tasty and the portions were nice and large. Great service and people.

We went to Istanbul kebab house for Aftar&dinner Around 7:00 pm the manager was there and said only for reservations! We asked him kindly to wait but he wasn t welcoming our waiting, we had to order takeout as we re fasting and had to wait for our food with him given us a bad looking and not even say a goodbye when we left, although we spent $130, we re really disappointed

Great atmosphere and exceptional service! We attended a dinner event with a large party and were impressed by the staffs willingness to go above and beyond to accommodate us. The food was truly delicious, and the house-made Ayran drink was particularly outstanding. While I enjoyed several dishes, the iskandar kebab stood out as my favorite. However, the appetizers were only average, and there is room for improvement in that area.

The service is excellent and the food is delicious (and plentiful), whether you re dining in the evening or just grabbing a lunch special. Highly recommended!

Very tasty meat dishes and mezes. Generous portions. Excellent and attentive service. Paca soup had large pieces of meat. Its almost a meal by itself with fresh pide. Trileche cake became my addiction:) Highly recommended at any time of day.

Had a pide, chicken plate and tres leches. Loved everything specially Pide. So flavourful and fresh ingredients. Superfast service with friendly staff, definitely coming back just for the Pides and their desserts. And dont forget their Turkish tea on the house.

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The food is not good and his influence treats people very badly

Delicious food, beverage, desert everything. Best Turkish cousine Food

Great food & amazing service. Highly recommend for a family gathering or celebration.

Had an amazing lunch at Istanbul Kebab House today. As an ex-Istanbulite, I can confidently say the food here is delicious and authentic. From the Turkish doner to the kebabs, everything was spot on. The ayran was also yummy and generously served. Highly recommend to anyone craving authentic Turkish cuisine in Toronto.

Food was delicious Decorations were nice I will be back again Food : 4/5

It s the best food best service I love it

Highbquality Authentic Turkish food. The portions are pretty decent as well.

I enjoyed and loved everything

Perfect atmosphere, everything was great from start to finish. I can say that it is the most successful venue in Toronto and even in Canada. The meat doner was very delicious. I ate the meat doner, which is my favorite after Turkey, here. My favorite among the meals was the mixed plates. As for desserts, you should definitely try burma, trileçe and cyprus dessert. It got 10 stars from us, its definitely a place Ill visit whenever I come back. Thanks for everything. Thank you to all the hard work of all our colleagues.

An absolute gem of a dining experience! From the moment we stepped inside, we were transported to Turkey. The ambiance was inviting, with warm lighting and authentic décor setting the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable meal. Every dish we tried was bursting with rich flavors and made with the freshest ingredients. The staff were incredibly attentive, ensuring our dining experience was nothing short of perfection. Whether youre a seasoned lover of Turkish cuisine or looking to explore new flavors, this restaurant is a must-visit. Five stars all around for an exceptional kebab place.

First time in this place. Everything was really enjoyable. The waiters responded quickly, took our order promptly, and brought the food quickly. The food turned out to be very tasty, and the portions were large. I felt like I was in Turkey. Thank you for the wonderful mood for the whole day. We will definitely come again.

I simply want to say thank you to the restaurant owner and the chef for redefining the notion of sandwiches and taking it to another level. I took a mixed sandwich and I am amazed by the quality and the quantity of it. Thats what we call a real sandwich! Lovely service too Food

Review on service: Did not feel welcome at all coming to this restaurant, it was my 1st time & will be my last time. We arrived at around 8pm so the restaurant was not too busy. When we requested to sit at the booth, they said tables were reserved and today is the last day of Eid which we were aware as we have Islamic friends who were celebrating as well and we wanted to experience having some Turkish food tonight. After dining for 1.5 hours, plenty of booths were empty the entire time, but they squeezed us into one table for 2, plates were big so there was barely enough space for us to eat. Within a span of 5 minutes after we sat down, we had 3 different servers come to us asking what do we want on the menu, but none of them brought us water. We haven t gotten a chance to even look at the menu in detail and we felt pressured to order asap, while seeing other tables were not treated like that. Regardless of your religion, race, sexuality, we felt very judged and discriminated. It was obvious the servers treat us differently compared to other tables. Very disappointing and uncomfortable experience. Review on food: We ordered the mixed pide, mixed doner, and adana kebab. The pide was not as good (just tasted like a regular flatbread, nothing too crazy), but meats on the doner and kebab plate were very flavourful, so quantity, quality, and price of the food was good. Overall review: Service was not good, felt like they want us to quickly eat and leave, but the food was good. Definitely NOT LGBT-friendly, not welcoming, this is Canada, sad to say this, but this was what happened. You don t have to agree with the choices we make, but you should treat others the way you want to be treated, and that was not what we received.

Loved the food,the atmosphere and the service. They also gave us complimentary Turkish tea which made our experience even better. Food

Best Turkish food in Toronto!

Authentic Turkish dishes. Nice atmosphere. Lots of seating. We got the platter. Good choice. Had a mix of all meats with carb and veggies. I was surprised there isnt much spices added. This must be why salt and pepper is at each table so you can add as you prefer. The fruit juice was yummy. Bread is to die for. Hummus was fresh but a bit bland. Staff was helpful and kind. Bathrooms available. Accessibility is possible.

really nice food would recommend the mixed plate for two

The best ever turkish resturant in GTA. I just love their food. The staffs are very friendly and also their food is always fresh and well cooked Recommended dishes Parking space

The service attitude is super friendly, the dining environment is very comfortable, and the chandelier on the ceiling is very beautiful~ It is very comfortable to enjoy the chandelier while eating. The food is reasonably priced and the portion is also large. It is a very authentic Turkish restaurant and a place worth recommending

Delicious!

Great service and amazing food!

Unreal food with huge portions you can take home. Very solid place I recommend highly.

Great food, service and atmosphere. Very courteous staff.

What a lovely restaurant and cuisine... loved the kebabs, turkish tea and Ezme.. The fresh baked bread is amazing too.. Ibrahim is super kind, knowledgeable and nice.. Highly recommend snd great addition to our neighborhood

We ordered chicken and lamb kofte platter. The bulgar was the star of it

This is not Turkish restaurant!!!

Great place,polite and professional staff, Fresh and delicious food,recommend. Vegetarian options: Babaghanosh

The most delicious Turkish doner in Toronto work a great and polite team