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Covered and heated patio - Parallel, Toronto, ON

Parallel

4.8 (1046)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Middle Eastern
217 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2C1

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Lively
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.”

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Israeli
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 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

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Menu

Parallel's menu was last updated on 2/10/2023.

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What 1,046 people are saying

Parallel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Middle Eastern

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Parallel offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "friendly staff." Known for its exceptional Mediterranean-inspired dishes, including the "best falafel in town," the restaurant provides a "welcoming and comfortable atmosphere." Patrons rave about its "great vibe" and the variety of vegan options available. Ideal for groups and intimate dinners alike.
1,046 Reviews

  1. Louise

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Outstanding food. Best falafel anywhere! Great service. A little noisy on patio because of wedding venue across the street.

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  2. Janice

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sesame salmon might have the best salmon I have EVER had!! Zara was a wonderful server!!

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  3. Liddy VIP

    Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All lovely. So appreciative of the delicious food and date in general!

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  4. Cayla VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. We shared appetizers and mains. The service was good and the variety of choices was enough for our party of 4.

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  5. Adolfo

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience, the food is amazing with best quality ingredients. Friendly staff make it even better.

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  6. Maryana

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the pleasure of eating at Parallel. The food was great, a lot of vegan options. Will be back again.

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  7. Joyce VIP

    Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as usual at Parallel. Love the food- so fresh and savoury. We were a large party and so managed to order almost everything from the mains! The service was impeccable. We had reserved a table for 11 and the 9 guests were half hour late and NOONE complained and we are so grateful for their graciousness.

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  8. Cindy

    Toronto / Ontario15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious dinner at Parallel last night. The food was so yummy and the service was excellent. Can’t wait for our next visit!

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  9. Nelson VIP

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great meal. No specific complaints or issues

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  10. Janice VIP

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous dinner at Parallel. We ordered the falafel, babaganoush, fried cauliflower salad and arais. Very generous portions and was absolutely delicious. Our server was friendly and gave us helpful advice in the amount of food we should order.

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FAQs

Parallel does offer delivery in partnership with 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 1046 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
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
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 Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 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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