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Covered and heated patio - Parallel, Toronto, ON

Parallel

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 994 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Parallel offers an inviting culinary experience with "delicious food" and "amazing service." It's a go-to spot for "flavorful Middle Eastern cuisine," featuring standout dishes like the "best falafel" and "savoury knafeh." The restaurant's "chill vibe" and dog-friendly patio enhance the dining experience, making it "perfect for a date night."

994 Reviews

  1. Falak

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The labneh and hummus were delicious. The Turkish coffee was outstanding. Our server was lovely. The place was lively and fun. We had a wonderful time.

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  2. Jacky

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome dinner as usual, but a little chilly on heated patio, but also was ABSOLUTELY freezing outside. They turned up the heat for us, thanks!!!

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  3. Nasir

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Very flavourful foods and great to share.

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  4. Ashley

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious vegetarian options. We ordered the 4 dips and pitas. It was delicious but they brought us the wrong dips so that was slightly disappointing.

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  5. Vishal

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and experience. Every dish we got was amazing

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  6. aleem

    VIP

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great, but way too expensive. $32 to $40 for falafel, shawarma or a lunch dish is way too much. The service is EXTREMELY SLOW, we had to wait almost an hour to get our dishes, and my waitress forgot to bring my drink. I wouldn't ever eat here again.

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  7. Janet

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great, but there was a little pause in the service somewhere in the middle, I think it just got too busy for the staff. It was my second time there, excellent the first time, and I will go back, and recommend it.

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  8. Erez

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well managed restaurant. Great staff!! Very professional and personal at the same time! Food is fresh and yummy. Very recommend and definitely going back soon.

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  9. Hannah

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servers went out of their way to accommodate and were very helpful.

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  10. Alex

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing selection of foods for a group of pescatarian and great service. we ordered the 4 meze dip and they accidently gave the wrong dip. the servers apologized and gave us our original order while still letting us keep the one they delivered. little kindness goes a long way

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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 994 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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