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Mamakas Taverna

Name: Mamakas Taverna
Address: 80 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6J 2Y7
Telephone: (416) 519-5996
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.8

CAN$51 and over

Greek

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2 people

Jan 30, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 37 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Lively

Mamakas Taverna is an elegant 85-seat Greek taverna on Ossington Ave. Owner Thanos Tripi brings a fresh, authentic approach to Aegean food, offering classical Greek dishes against a contemporary canvas. Each plate is thoughtfully crafted to evoke the way Thanos’ grandmother cooked, inviting guests to explore the Greece he grew up with through food, art and music.

Meant to mimic an open market, the room is built of white concrete blocks creating an effect similar to the stucco seen throughout Greece. Mamakas is a nod to heritage, history and family memories – the daily trip to the market for ripe and fragrant tomatoes. Visiting a trusted butcher for fresh paithakia, and the local fish monger for the daily catch.

Recipes passed down through generations. Honest Greek fare with a modern twist. Designed to share. Everything just as Thanos’ family has done through the ages.

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Executive chef: Rafael Rocha

From the OpenTable editors: Crowds flock to this rustic-chic Ossington taverna for classic Aegean dishes crafted from local ingredients. Shareables like crispy spanakopita and a solid Greek wine list make Mamakas especially popular with groups. Market-inspired decor and a buzzy open kitchen dial up the transportive atmosphere.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 519-5996
Website
http://mamakas.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Across from Mamakas and above Koukla. Join us at Trapezi for an elevated Private Dining Experience with decadent Aegean cuisine, signature cocktails and exclusive wines.
Private party contact
Sarah Feldberg : (416) 840-3100

Location
80 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Y7
Neighbourhood
Queen West
Cross Street
Humbert Street & Ossington Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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What 1,341 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Toronto
Hot spot

Review summary

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Mamakas Taverna offers an authentic Greek dining experience, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "incredible service." Guests love the vibrant atmosphere and "wonderful ambiance." While portions can be small, the quality and flavor are consistently praised. Popular dishes include the "tea-brined chicken" and lamb neck. Highly recommended for special occasions.

1,341 Reviews

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Giannoula
VIP
Greater Boston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great space for a book club or just getting together to chat, enjoy good food and be served with grace and mutual respect. Loved the references to great food cooked by great mothers.
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Rose
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a business dinner at Mamakas. The food was excellent! We had 3 dips, a salad, lamb chops, chicken and squid. Everything was delicious. The service was excellent as well. The staff made excellent recommendations. Thank you so much for a memorable evening, especially for our guest.
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Fernando
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone was so kind and helpful. The food was absolutely amazing. The beef tartare in particular was the beat I’ve ever had
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Mona
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is absolutely outstanding, gracious service, room is lively and on the louder side. Highly recommend.
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John
Key West
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic Greek food, a smaller menu then most but the food is delicious !
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Alexis
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mamakas was absolutely delicious. Every dish we ordered was perfect and the service was wonderful. Best Greek food I have had in Canada!! Tastes like authentic Greek food. Will be returning for sure.
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Isabella
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service! Would go back for sure — highly reccomend the meatballs!! All their spreads are to die for
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eric
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Authentic, fresh and tasty Greek in the ecclectic Ossington neighbourhood.
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Sarah
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Portion sizes were small but service and food taste were great.
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Ari
VIP
Toronto
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Nice enough experience here, we got the tasting menu and enjoyed most of the bites. My favourite dishes were the eggplant dip as well as the meatball. The lamb was good however it was overdone. Our server was excellent, very nice and helpful. The only thing that really wasn’t the best was how cramped the space was. It felt like sardines packed into a can.
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FAQs

Mamakas Taverna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 519-5996.

Mamakas Taverna is rated 4.8 stars by 1341 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 30, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

80 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Y7

Additional information

Cross Street
Humbert Street & Ossington Avenue
Neighbourhood
Queen West
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://mamakas.ca/
Phone number
(416) 519-5996
Private party facilities
Across from Mamakas and above Koukla. Join us at Trapezi for an elevated Private Dining Experience with decadent Aegean cuisine, signature cocktails and exclusive wines.
Private party contact
Sarah Feldberg : (416) 840-3100

Mamakas Taverna

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Order delivery or takeout

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