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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: 4.7

CAN$51 and over

Greek

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2 people

11 Oct 2024

19:00

Booked 46 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Hot spot

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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri–Sun 17:00–22:00
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
Ainslie Beattie: (647) 648-7226

Location
80 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Y7
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

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What 1,268 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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1,268 Reviews

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Brian
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food at Mamakas was superb. We had the chef’s menu and enjoyed the variety of dishes immensely. Also a shout out to our lovely and attentive server, who was excellent.
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Isra
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great service, great food—but small portions—at a reasonable price. We felt the service started at a slow pace and eventually ramped up until we were rushed out because we capped the 2-hour time slot for the table—time flies!
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Jeannie
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We ate there on Monday night. The restaurant was busy, the food delicious and the atmosphere very friendly. Highly recommended.
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Linda
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is always consistently excellent. Tasty, full of flavour and decent size portions. Service is always great as well! Highly recommended
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Krystina
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, super accomodating hostess and staff all around, food was off the charts good - there were 3 chefs at the table and each one was completely blown away by the quality and flavour. Thank you for the fantastic experience, we look forward to our next visit!
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Evgeniia
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great overall experience, good was amazing! Def would recommend!
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Joanne
Toronto
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food is always excellant. Best calamari I have had in a long time. We always sit at the bar and the service is great. Thanks Max
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Scott
Toronto
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for another incredible dining experience at Mamakas! The food was to perfection as always and so delicious, especially the spanakopita and lamb neck! The atmosphere was lively and fun, and the drinks were "spot on". Hani's service was friendly, perfect and made the night so enjoyable for my guest, who was a first timer and will definitely be coming back! Highly recommended!
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Tara
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous. Tasting menu was fantastic and the wine pairing, perfect.
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Rock
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious, noise from the dish room was a little loud. ( we were seated at the very back next the the washroom) . Overall experience was very good.
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Mamakas Taverna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 519-5996.

Mamakas Taverna is rated 4.7 stars by 1268 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

11 Oct 2024

19:00

Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

80 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Y7

Additional information

Cross Street
Humbert Street & Ossington Avenue
Area
Queen West
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri–Sun 17:00–22:00
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, Takeaway, 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
Ainslie Beattie: (647) 648-7226

Mamakas Taverna

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Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Private dining

Additional information

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What 1,268 people are saying

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