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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

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 19, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 73 times today

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Why we love it

Executive chef: Rafael Rocha

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
Ainslie Beattie: (647) 648-7226

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 1,240 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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1,240 Reviews

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Jon
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Rarely do places live up to the hype, but Mamakas does. Excellent service from Alana. High quality ingredients made for delicious dishes. The only area I wasn’t ecstatic about were the cocktails. They were good but for the premium price, they didn’t quite live up. I’m surprised Mamakas only has a 4 rating on Apple Maps. It’s a 4.5. We sat in the sidewalk booth which was comfy but lacked ambience. I’d recommend dining inside at least once. Can’t wait to go back.
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Elif
Toronto
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been coming to mamakas for a while now. For the first time, tomatos in the salad weren’t fresh and the chicken dish in the tasting menu was so stale and felt like it was 3 days old. Thumbs down. Great service and friendly server tho.
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Dylan
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional in nearly every way. Kind service, comfortable atmosphere, incredible food, wonderful wine and cocktail list. Completely impressed by the freshness of the produce used to make so many of the dishes. Lamb was perfectly cooked and the pita was the best I’ve had. Magnificent.
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Jason
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was top notch, and food arrived hot, fresh and amazingly delicious. Had heard about this place for years, finally went and it was fantastic across the board.
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Kenya
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nick was the best server and the food was delicious!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Like many successful restaurants at this price point: not as good as it used to be.
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Jason
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service - always unwaveringly delicious
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Amy
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always amazing! Raki (sp?) our waiter was great!
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David
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First-class in every way. When I made our reservation on Open Table, I mentioned that it was our anniversary, and when we arrived they treated us like royalty. We will be going back for all special occasions. Or, to put it more accurately, eating there IS a special occasion.
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Lorraine
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish we ordered was beyond delicious. Spanakopita, Moussaka and roast chicken all wonderful.
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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 4.7 stars by 1240 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 19, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 73 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
Ainslie Beattie: (647) 648-7226

Mamakas Taverna

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Why we love it

Private dining

Additional information

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What 1,240 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Mamakas Taverna offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mamakas Taverna restaurant rated?

Is Mamakas Taverna currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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