The Best Greek Restaurants in Toronto

Credited with bringing homestyle Greek food to the city's west end, this Ossington taverna thrills style seekers as well as those simply jonesing for yiayia-style eats. A place that pairs a trendy Mediterranean aesthetic with an abundance of fire-kissed, oil-slicked dishes, imported wines and spirits, this spot is rarely quiet.

A Danforth veteran, this bustling restaurant plays all the hits, from horiatiki salads and brandy-laced saganaki to dolmades, souvlaki, moussaka, and more. With a multi-page menu of options to sample, there's little risk of ever getting bored.  

With its catalogue of classic Greek dishes, this family-run Danforth destination has been satisfying diners since 1997. Open 365 days a year, it's a reliable option for a range of cravings, from feta fries with souvlaki to imported bakaliarakia kissed with olive oil and lemon. 

Though a full menu greets guests at this casual Danforth spot, nine times out of ten they pop in for the team's colossal gyros. Arresting amalgamations of tender pita, seasoned meat, vegetables, tzatziki and golden fries, they make short work of hunger well within budget. 

For the full experience, you'll want to dine with a crowd at this venerable restaurant on Danforth Avenue. Order rounds of mezes as you mull over mains like pastitsio, gyro dinners and crowded plates of charcoal-seasoned meats. Whichever path you choose, walnut cake, baklava and other Greek sweets are non-negotiable final bites.

Bar? Restaurant? Happily, this stylish Ossington space successfully lives up to both descriptors with a solid menu of modern Mediterranean plates plus creative cocktails and a strictly Greek wine card. Weekend brunch is the time to sample baklava pancakes, spanakopita Florentine, and luscious Greek yogurt morphed into standout parfaits. 

Lured by the varied menu, warm welcome, scent of grill smoke, and spectacle of flambé, diners have filled the seats at this family-friendly Danforth restaurant since 1972. Visit for the signature souvlaki — made with pork, chicken, beef or lamb — then delve deeper with dips, flame-licked proteins, and desserts. 

Tradition stands behind the modern Greek menu at this buzzy go-to on the Danforth. Serving dishes from all regions of the European nation, it's recognized as much for its keftedes and mixed grill as it is for its Santorini chicken and flaky exohiko pie. 

Beyond the luxe décor, it's the eye-popping array of fresh fish and seafood that really wows at this Financial District gem. A love letter to Greece in restaurant form, this is the place to feast on the day's best catch, picture-perfect produce and traditional sweets without a second thought to how much they cost.