How is Atlas Restaurant - Permanently Closed restaurant rated?

Name: Atlas Restaurant - Permanently Closed
Address: 18 Dupont St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5R 1V2
Telephone: (416) 546-9050
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.3

Atlas Restaurant - Permanently Closed

4.3

90 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Moroccan

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Atlas Restaurant – named after the epic mountain range that spans the North West of Africa – pays homage to the regional cuisines of Morocco. An intimate room, with only twenty-two seats, is warm and inviting for groups large and small.
We kindly ask groups of 5 or more contact us at 416-807-2227 or email us at Events@P2PHG.com for bookings.

This cuisine presents a rich tapestry of spices and herbs – textures and tastes. The regional variances of their cuisine is as vast as their topography and Chef Doug Penfold tries to present an honest and deferential interpretation of this food.

Complementing the food is a thoughtful list of wines and spirits from the great vinicultural regions of the world. The complex cuisine of Morocco allows us to explore Old and New World selections alike, and allows us to enhance the experience through compelling pairings and non-typical offerings.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Moroccan, International
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 546-9050
Website
http://www.atlasrestaurant.ca/
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Douglas Penfold
Private party contact
Events@P2PHG.com: (416) 807-2227

Location
18 Dupont St Toronto, ON M5R 1V2
Neighbourhood
The Annex
Cross Street
Avenue Road
Parking Details
Residential Parking on Dupont Street<br />Metered Street Parking on Avenue Road<br />Green P Lot one block North on MacPherson
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Marrakesh-Style Olives$7.00
green picholine olives marinated in cumin and garlic
Eggplant Zaalouk & Jben$18.00
charcoal-grilled eggplant dip; fresh creamy buttermilk cheese; housemade flatbread
Amlou with Harcha$16.00
ground almond spread; semolina and buttermilk skillet bread; harissa-spiced apple
Beet Salad$14.00
roasted beets, yogurt, celery leaf, chives, and preserved lemon
Briouat$15.00
sautéed mushrooms baked in phyllo pastry with green harissa
Goat Hand Pie
braised goat, pâte brisée, chevalier, cilantro
- per piece$9.00
Beef Kefta
aromatic beef meatball with pomegranate and mint
- per piece$5.00
Bulgur Salad$10.00
salad of steamed bulgur with mint, radish, lemon, and spring onion, dressed with lemon and olive oil
Loubia$10.00
white beans, grilled red peppers, bulgarian feta and za'atar

Tagines

All tagines serve two

Tagine of Agadir-Style Whitefish$56.00
green olives, preserved lemon, sundried tomato, and zucchini
Tagine of Chicken$55.00
apricots, pine nuts, and spinach
Tagine of Lamb$60.00
medjool dates, slow-roasted fennel, rapini, toasted almond

Sides

Couscous$5.00
Flatbread$5.00
Harcha$4.00

What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

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IanG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Unfortunately, we’re told we were there on the last day of the restaurant’s existence.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
So amazing... going to miss this gem
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a wonderful experience. The staff were lovely, the food was exceptional, the space was beautiful. All round it was a really great evening and we’ll be back again.
DV
DeanV
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and experience. Highly recommend - a great Moroccan experience. Will be sad to see it go.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service! The beef kefta and the tagine of chicken are musts.
JR
JillR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was absolutely delicious! The only thing that was weird was the music, which was completely out of synch with a Moroccan restaurant (Elton John and other mellow rock and pop music). The staff said it was a conscious choice because it's a contemporary restaurant and they didn't want to "overdo" the Moroccan theme.
L
Lucien
Toronto
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Loved the restaurant, relaxed feel not being rushed , I wish portions were bigger
L
berndL
Toronto
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and very good, if somewhat fast service. The evening was perfect. Having spent some time in Marrakech, I venture to say that the menu at Atlas is : "Nouvelle cuisine Marocaine", not "traditional" . We'll be back to sample more of their fare, and I hope to fine a good bstilla on the menu next time ;-).
PW
PamelaW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous food and attentive service. Lovely relaxing decor. More interesting music selections would be welcome. Wonderful place to share an evening with friends. The lamb tagine is spectacular!
V
Victoria
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience5
Lovely, absolutely charming room. Very good food -- the flat bread and roasted eggplant were standouts. Also had the chicken tangine which was very good but not outstanding. The service started off well with a very warm welcome and our coats hung up. Nice. But we did not order as many dishes as our waiter recommended and he seem put out by this. As three women we don't need five dishes plus a large shared tangine. In fact, even though we ordered fewer dishes, we still couldn't finish it all. Our waiter was definitely less friendly after that and whisked plates off our table with notable abruptness.
BS
BruceS
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2019
overall1food1service3ambience3
Very disappointing food. Perhaps it was the chefs night off?
KS
KatherineS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Amazing food and prices; casual, comfortable setting, nice location. Service felt a little rushed at first - but they slowed down on request and all good. Definitely return; chicken tangine delicious!!
EP
EvaP
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2019
overall3food4service3ambience2
Quality ingredients and authentic dishes, we definitely appreciated our dinner, although it was really expensive for what we ordered. Unfortunately the kitchen is open to the main dining area and the entire place smells a LOT. the place will definitely need a more appropriate ventilation system: the smell of cooked meat coming from the kitchen was almost nauseating, so strong that all our clothes and coats smelled for days after leaving the restaurant.
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xec2sekk
Toronto
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
Wonderful! Cosy atmosphere and stellar service. Food was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great flavours and some unique dishes combined with a tight wine list. Service was personal and professional.
RL
RalphL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
limited menu. no vegetarian mains. the smalls are overpriced
DW
DarrenW
Toronto
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
Really good experience. Seating is quite limited so make your reservation well in advance. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Atmosphere was really cozy. We had the briouat, tagine of lamb, and the chocolate & cardamom tarte. All were delicious. The restaurant is right beside a residential area so it's great if you're looking to have a nice meal and avoid the busy-ness of downtown.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome. Everything was delicious service excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fab food and wonderful experinece
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic fare in a funky environment with an amiable server for a great price. What more could you ask for? Superb.
B
Brad
San Diego
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely superb! Will go again and again! Particularly loved all the delicious vegetarian dishes. Mmmmmmm
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience3
Waitress was not overly good. Very small restaurant so extremely loud. Food was good.
NP
NPCc
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
We were very pleased with the quality of the food, will definitely come back again.
RJ
RoubaJ
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great food, great ambiance and great service! True taste of Moroccan food.
DT
DanTheWino
Toronto
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service, everything tasted fantastic.
BR
BoultonRussell
New York Area
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
An enjoyable meal of interesting and fresh flavours. We particularly enjoyed the Amlou with Harcha. The whitefish tagine was great, and our servers recommendation to have it with the bulgur salad were spot on - a perfect fresh contrast to the richness of the tagine. The eggplant was also good, but we probably had a little too much food! There was no room for dessert.
J
John
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
A nice newish restaurant in the annex. The food is Moroccan inspired, and quite good. I would not say it the best Moroccan I’ve had, but I lived in Paris for a while, so my standards are high. Prices are fair for a good restaurant
w
williamm
Pittsburgh
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Awesome, start to finish . Eggplant, mushrooms in phyllo, beet salad , white fish tagine. All outstanding!
GB
GraceB
Toronto
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing! Great service! Will definitely recommend to friends and family!
D
Dany
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, had the chicken for two, red peppers, and beet salad. Would go back, would recommend to friends looking for a terrific date night dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small but mighty! We loved the intimate space, delicious food with exciting flavour combinations and excellent service. Not to mention the yummy cocktails and wine!! Perfect date night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2018
overall1food1service3ambience1
This is not marocain food... more like fusion marocain food. (Only bcs is using marocain spices) My lamb ribs were so fat that I couldn’t eat it. Also What marocain restaurant doesn’t have a lamb t’agite or merguez? Unfortunately there is no good authentic marocain restaurant in Toronto so to cook fusion marocain dishes instead ... is a ‘crime’
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience3
We had an early seating. The restaurant is very small so there are 2 seatings. The appetizer was brought out right away. Before we put our fork down the main arrived. It was 50 minutes into the dining experience when we finished the main course. The dessert menu was on the table before we finished our wine. We didn’t stay for dessert because we were too rushed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great dips!
VF
VictoriaF
Toronto
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Hidden neighbourhood gem, food focused, great flavours, savery + sweet...attentive service too 👍💥💥
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Flavourful food, knowledgeable and welcoming staff, and beautiful atmosphere.
BP
BethP
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience3
The chef's take on Moroccan cuisine was fabulous - we will be back so we can try the rest of the menu!
TC
TheCoalman
Toronto
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service!
m
mikey
Toronto
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
Loved it! Everything thing chef Penfold touches is a winner.
KR
KeithR
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. A nice change from the ordinary. Excellent service.

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Atlas Restaurant - Permanently Closed is rated 4.3 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Cross Street
Avenue Road
Neighbourhood
The Annex
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Moroccan, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Residential Parking on Dupont Street<br />Metered Street Parking on Avenue Road<br />Green P Lot one block North on MacPherson
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Douglas Penfold
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.atlasrestaurant.ca/
Phone number
(416) 546-9050
Private party contact
Events@P2PHG.com: (416) 807-2227

Atlas Restaurant - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Additional information

Menu

Main

Marrakesh-Style Olives$7.00

Eggplant Zaalouk & Jben$18.00

Amlou with Harcha$16.00

Beet Salad$14.00

Briouat$15.00

Goat Hand Pie

Beef Kefta

Bulgur Salad$10.00

Loubia$10.00

Tagines

Tagine of Agadir-Style Whitefish$56.00

Tagine of Chicken$55.00

Tagine of Lamb$60.00

Sides

Couscous$5.00

Flatbread$5.00

Harcha$4.00

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