Banu Restaurant

5.0

250 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Persian

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

“A collaboration between the Mohyeddin siblings, this family run Iranian eatery, bar and commissary, is a destination in Toronto’s Queen Street West neighbourhood. For more than a decade, Banu has been serving up the very best of Persian inspired cocktails, cuisine and culture.”

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Persian, Middle Eastern
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 777-2268
Website
http://www.banu.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Amir Salar Mohyeddin
Catering
A full catering menu is crafted for every price point and occasion.
Private party facilities
A beautiful second floor private mezzanine is great for parties and special events.

Location
777 Queen St West, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1
Neighbourhood
Queen West
Cross Street
Euclid
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Queen and Palmerston
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Roasted Eggplant$13.00
Oven roasted eggplant, fried mint, caramelized onions, turmeric, whey
Tongue$15.00
Braised cow tongue, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, lavash bread
Lentil Salad$8.00
Lentils, parsley, scallions, onion crisps, lemon, olive oil
Beet Salad$13.00
Grilled beets, feta, mint, micro greens
Cheese Plate$15.00
Sheep's milk cheese, walnuts, in-house sour cherry jam, fresh herbs, barbari bread
'Must' Have #1$12.00
Yogourt, cucumber, damask rose, mint, raisin, walnut
Beef Side Rib$10.00
Grilled beef side rib, pomegranate molasses
Marinated Olives$9.00
Angelica, pomegranate molasses, olives, garlic
Shirazi Salad$10.00
Diced tomato, cucumber, onion, lemon
Charred Eggplant$12.00
Slow smoked eggplant, roast tomato, garlic crisps
Banu Salad$12.00
Mint, arugula, sumac, radish, scallion, pomegranate
'Must' Have #2$11.00
Slow pressed yogourt, elephant garlic, mint
Ground Sirloin Skewer$13.00
One skewer grilled ground sirloin, roast tomato, sumach, fresh herbs, wrapped in lavash bread
The Offal Truth$16.00
Grilled cow heart and / lamb testicles (when available)

Mains

Okra & Eggplant Stew$16.00
Okra, cinnamon, turmeric, tomato, match stick fries, saffron rice
Persian Spice Braised Lamb Shank$24.00
Saffron, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic, fresh herbs, plum, saffron rice
Barberry Rice & Chicken$22.00
Slow braised saffron & turmeric chicken, barberry rice, yogourt
Everyday is Koobideh$22.00
2 skewers grilled ground sirloin, tomato, fresh herbs, onion, sumac
Fresh Herb Stew$19.00
Braised beef, dried lime, fenugreek, parsley, chives, cilantro, spinach, saffron rice
Ontario Lamb$37.00
Grilled rack of lamb, pressed yogourt, lemon OR pomegranate molasses & crushed walnut
Turmeric & Split Pea Stew$19.00
Yellow split peas, beef, dried lime, tomato, turmeric, saffron rice, match stick fries
Saffron Lemon Chicken$22.00
Grilled chicken thighs (or breast), saffron, yogourt, fresh herbs, sumac
Pomegranate Beef Tenderloin$34.00
7 oz grilled filet crushed walnut, pomegranate molasses
Catch of the Day
- MP

Sides

Saffron Basmati Rice$5.00
Barberry Rice$7.00
Barbari Bread$3.00
Roasted Beets, Feta, Scallions$8.00
Fresh Herbs$3.00
Torshi$3.00

What 250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Banu Restaurant in Toronto offers "authentic tasty food" with "exceptional service." Guests rave about "delicious Persian dishes," including hearty stews and perfectly cooked kebabs. The "welcoming atmosphere" and "attentive staff" provide a dining experience that feels "like dining in someone's home." Banu is a "must try" for Persian cuisine lovers.

249 Reviews

A
Ali
Toronto5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food Great people They will be missed 😢 Thank you 🙏
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Sanam
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The smoked eggplant was amazing and the rack of lamb was cooked just perfect - like always. And the all time fave - the koobideh loghmeh didn’t disappoint
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Roya
Portland25 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Persian food outside of grandma's Persian kitchen!!
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Krista VIP
Toronto17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very warm and welcoming restaurant. Cocktail menu is well thought out. We shared a few dishes. The lamb was one of the best preparations I’ve ever had and the Koobideh was an absolute stand out. Service was very friendly and attentive. This is a lovely place to meet with friends.
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Jody VIP
Edmonton1 review
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Literally perfect. Fabulous food. Wonderful service and a great room and vibe. Would definitely recommend.
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Christopher
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always fantastic and the service from the Banu family is top shelf! They will be missed!
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Liz
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Incredible food! Every dish was so beautifully prepared and so delicious. The restaurant staff is warm, friendly, and very helpful. Don’t miss this gem!
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Julie M VIP
Toronto5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, the service matched the fabulous food. Amir made us feel like he was welcoming us into his home. His suggestions were very helpful as we navigated a menu which was unfamiliar to my guests. The food was full of flavour and well presented. We'll be back!
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Anne-Sophie
Montreal2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious food and even better service !!
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Nay-Quan VIP
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing!!! So flavorful, great portions, my first time trying the cuisine and I loved it. The service was so attentive and I would definitely return for more.
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FAQs

Banu Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 777-2268.

Banu Restaurant is rated 5 stars by 250 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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777 Queen St West, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Euclid
Neighbourhood
Queen West
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Persian, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Queen and Palmerston
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Amir Salar Mohyeddin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://www.banu.ca/
Phone number
(416) 777-2268
Catering
A full catering menu is crafted for every price point and occasion.
Private party facilities
A beautiful second floor private mezzanine is great for parties and special events.

Banu Restaurant

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Roasted Eggplant$13.00

Tongue$15.00

Lentil Salad$8.00

Beet Salad$13.00

Cheese Plate$15.00

'Must' Have #1$12.00

Beef Side Rib$10.00

Marinated Olives$9.00

Shirazi Salad$10.00

Charred Eggplant$12.00

Banu Salad$12.00

'Must' Have #2$11.00

Ground Sirloin Skewer$13.00

The Offal Truth$16.00

Mains

Okra & Eggplant Stew$16.00

Persian Spice Braised Lamb Shank$24.00

Barberry Rice & Chicken$22.00

Everyday is Koobideh$22.00

Fresh Herb Stew$19.00

Ontario Lamb$37.00

Turmeric & Split Pea Stew$19.00

Saffron Lemon Chicken$22.00

Pomegranate Beef Tenderloin$34.00

Catch of the Day

Sides

Saffron Basmati Rice$5.00

Barberry Rice$7.00

Barbari Bread$3.00

Roasted Beets, Feta, Scallions$8.00

Fresh Herbs$3.00

Torshi$3.00

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