Azhar Kitchen + Bar

Azhar Kitchen + Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Lyli

   Toronto2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   First time attending and also having middle eastern cuisine. Went with kids. All staff were friendly/helpful. Everything we ordered was delicious and beautifully presented. The saffron rice was our least favourite, as it was on the bland side, but it served as a good side dish to be eaten with other dishes, especially with kofte. Didn't order any of the larger dishes. Our family prefers to eat a variety of appetizers. Favorites: crispy mushrooms, muhamarra and kofte. Pita was light, airy, and perfectly baked/toasted. We ordered extra. Would definitely return.
   

   Azhar Kitchen + BarResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Lyli, we're so glad to have provided you and your family with a memorable dining experience! Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!
   

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   Diane

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food , excellent service , wonderful 1st experience .
   

   Azhar Kitchen + BarResponded on May 3, 2025

   Hi Diane, we’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us - we can’t wait to see you again!
   

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   Jenna VIP

   Toronto13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous food and service! Great vibes. Lovely staff.
   

   Azhar Kitchen + BarResponded on May 3, 2025

   Thank you, Jenna! We can't wait to host you again!
   

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   Susan VIP

   Toronto5 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Our waitress was lovely and friendly when we arrived. We ordered happy hour items and told her we’d start with that and add on … Something changed several minutes later. She seemed annoyed but we’re not sure why. She never came back to ask if we wanted any last items before happy hour ended, in fact she came back 5 mins after happy hour ended. I thought that was lacking from a service standpoint, but we pleasantly said okay, and ordered more items full price. I did my best to engage her but she wasn’t receptive, perhaps something else on a personal level was off. But it was definitely off. She told us abruptly that we could order more but we had 40 mins to finish up because she had another table coming in. The restaurant was half empty. It was her tone. It was confusing. Any restaurants that we have been to since Covid that claim to have a two hour sitting period have been super accommodating for paying customers. We decided not to create more stress to our evening, so we left and went somewhere else around the corner (that ended up being super attentive). Food was terrific.
   

   Azhar Kitchen + BarResponded on May 3, 2025

   Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent experience with us. We are sorry to hear that there were elements of your experience that we could have improved upon. We value all feedback and will share these insights with our team. Thank you, and we hope to host you again.
   

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   Ozlem

   Toronto4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Overall, the experience was decent. The food was good, but considering the price, we expected a bit more. Our server was friendly, but he seemed overwhelmed and wasn’t able to attend to us properly. Unfortunately, our drinks arrived late, and some of our food took much longer than expected — it seemed like part of the order may have been forgotten. All in all, it was an okay visit, and it’s worth trying at least once.
   

   Azhar Kitchen + BarResponded on April 29, 2025

   Hi Ozlem, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent experience with us. We are sorry to hear that there were elements of your experience that we could have improved upon. We value all feedback and will share these insights with our team. Thank you, and we hope to host you again.
   

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   torontodiner

   Toronto4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was good but they rushed us through the meal. We were in and out in just over an hour for a table of 6.
   

   Azhar Kitchen + BarResponded 4 days ago

   Hi there, thanks for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your dishes, but are sorry to hear that there were elements of your visit that you felt we could improve upon. We value your feedback and will share it with our management team. Thank you, and we hope to see you again
   

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   Sujata

   Toronto1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   I came here to celebrate my birthday, and while the food was genuinely good, the overall experience was disappointing. From the moment we sat down, we felt rushed — not exactly the vibe you want for a special occasion. The food was genuinely good — well-prepared and flavorful — but unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired. From the moment we arrived, we felt rushed. Despite having a 9:00pm reservation, it was clear the staff was already winding down for the night. If the last order is truly at 9:30pm, the restaurant really shouldn’t be taking 9:00pm reservations. It doesn’t give diners enough time to enjoy their meal without feeling like they're an inconvenience. A little more consideration for the guest experience would go a long way.
   

   Azhar Kitchen + BarResponded on April 25, 2025

   Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly value all input from our guests, as it helps us in our commitment to providing best-in-class experiences. We are genuinely sorry to hear that your recent experience did not meet the high standards of service that we are committed to providing. Rest assured we are taking your feedback seriously and will be passing it along to our management team. We hope to welcome you back soon.
   

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   Hilary VIP

   Toronto3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We ordered the set menu for $65 per person. There was plenty of food overall, but for what it was, I felt the price was too high. Over $400 for a family of five for just good Mediterranean felt like a lot - and we didn’t even order any drinks. I wouldn’t have been bothered as much, but the DJ was so loud, it also impacted our experience. (Not sure why this restaurant needs a DJ on a Monday night.) The ambience would have been perfect if we could have talked to each other instead of straining to speak and hear. The highlight was the service. It was fast and efficient - very well run.
   

   Azhar Kitchen + BarResponded on April 23, 2025

   Hi there, thanks for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. On Monday evenings, we have Martini Mondays with live music but on the other days of the week, we do not. We value your feedback and will share it with our management team. Thank you, and we hope to see you again.
   

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   Lisa VIP

   Toronto2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of my favourite restaurants! Full marks! Thank you for a lovely evening.
   

   Azhar Kitchen + BarResponded on April 23, 2025

   Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience and look forward to welcoming you back!
   

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    Akarsh

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great food and felt transported to Mediterranean summer. Thanks for an amazing experience and great happy hour hospitality
    

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    Azhar Kitchen + BarResponded on April 22, 2025

    Such an incredible compliment! Thank you so much, Akarsh!
    

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