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Covered and heated patio - Parallel, Toronto, ON

Parallel

4.8
4.8
979 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Middle Eastern

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 33 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
Parallel brings together the experience and background of the three Ozery brothers, Alon, Guy, and Aharon, to create this unique space and product.
“We grew up in a home where sesame butter (tahini) was consumed regularly alongside flavourful Mediterranean cuisine. Parallel was born from our history and love for sesame butter. It’s part of our culture and upbringing, and we want to share that with you.
There are few ingredients that are as versatile, nutritious, and just as damn tasty as sesame butter. That’s why we decided to make it in all its forms: try it in our dressings, salads, dips, bowls, and our famous homemade halva, and seed what is possible.
The three of us share a passion for simple meals with fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and innovative techniques. That, along with our love for good coffee, art, music, and community, is what shapes the Parallel experience.”

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Israeli
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 516-7765
  • Website
    http://www.parallelbrothers.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    217 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2C1
  • Neighbourhood
    The Junction
  • Cross Street
    One block North East of Dufferin/Dupont
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Dufferin Subway- Take #29 Bus to Dupont. Walk North on the East side to Geary Ave. Turn right onto Geary Ave and walk until you reach 217 Geary (on the South side)Take Dupont bus (#26) to Dufferin St. Walk North on the East side to Geary Ave. Turn and right onto Geary Ave and walk until you reach 217 Geary (on the South side)
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 979 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Toronto

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Parallel is a standout spot in Toronto, loved for its "incredible" Middle Eastern cuisine and "fantastic" falafel. Guests rave about the "fresh and tasty" dishes and the relaxed, vibrant atmosphere. Service is mostly praised as "friendly and accommodating," making it a "go-to" restaurant for brunches, dinners, and special occasions.

979 Reviews

  1. Tejas

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Parallel never disappoints! It's one of our favourite middle eastern joints to go to. We've introduced it to our friends and they have all appreciated the food just as much. Lots of vegetarian options to pick from which is a big plus for us. Highly recommend the parallel salad, savoury knafeh, and their falafel. All of their meze dips are recommended. House lemonades are quite good too!

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  2. Fernando

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite spots in Toronto. My go to spot when friends & family are visiting us. It never dissappoints! Food is AMAZING! Their Falafels are the best in town. And service is always GREAT!

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  3. Elena

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was delicious. The rest was just so so. We got our appetizer salad quickly but then waited a long time for the rest. Then half hour before our allotted 1.5 hours we were reminded that we had to leave in half hour. Since we waited so long for the main food we did not have a chance to order dessert and the server didn’t even offer since they wanted us out. The music is night club style and doesn’t really go with the type of food and restaurant. It is also very loud. I don’t think I will be coming back.

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  4. Jenelle

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Been twice and food great but service is terrible! Ordered two meals, one latte and one americano (brunch). One meal came out after 20 min. Had to ask for the coffees twice. Finally got them after about 25 minutes. The first meal was long finished before we got the next one. For brunch it’s individual plates (not sharing plates)

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  5. Afsoon

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food and defenitly my new fave place to go and have a great Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food. Second time in a week and find the service very comfortable and hospitable. Great value !!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Third time eating here. Loved all the dishes I ordered but the falafel is my fav.

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  7. Leslie

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing. One of my favourite spots in the city

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  8. Buck

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to in house dining and the experience exceeded expectations! We will be back!

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  9. Deborah

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. So fresh and delicious and they service is great too.

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  10. Devorah

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always incredible and the service was great! The best falafel in the country!

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FAQs

Parallel does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Parallel also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 516-7765.

Parallel is rated 4.8 stars by 979 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Parallel

217 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2C1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    One block North East of Dufferin/Dupont
  • Neighbourhood
    The Junction
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Israeli
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Dufferin Subway- Take #29 Bus to Dupont. Walk North on the East side to Geary Ave. Turn right onto Geary Ave and walk until you reach 217 Geary (on the South side)Take Dupont bus (#26) to Dufferin St. Walk North on the East side to Geary Ave. Turn and right onto Geary Ave and walk until you reach 217 Geary (on the South side)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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