Parallel

Name: Parallel
Address: 217 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6H 2C1
Telephone: (416) 516-7765
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

529 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Middle Eastern

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(416) 516-7765

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Israeli
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 516-7765
Website
http://www.parallelbrothers.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Labaneh
Sheep and cow yogurt, olive oil, za'atar, confit garlic, grated tomato
Babaganoush
Fire roasted eggplant, labaneh, scallions, parsley, garlic
Hummus
Chickpeas, tahini, parsley, lemon, chili, garlic
Tzatziki
Sheep and cow yogurt, cucumber, lemon, dill, garlic, olive oil
Beet Tahini
Beets, sesame butter, dukkah
Walnut & Lemon Pesto
Basil, walnuts, lemon, parsley, garlic
Sundried Tomato Tapenade
Sundried tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, rosemary

Salads

Parallel SaladCA$19.00
Kale, Napa cabbage, sweet potato, scallions, black lentils, walnuts, mint, goat cheese, beet sesame butter, lemon & honey vinaigrette
Tabouli SaladCA$19.00
Parsley, mint, cilantro, beets, cauliflower couscous, red onion, scallions, dried cranberries, pine nuts, sesame butter, pomegranate vinaigrette, labaneh

Salads - Add

Hard Boiled EggCA$3.00
TofuCA$8.00
Pomegranate molasses, za'atar, fresh herbs, olive oil

Falafel

Falafel
Fresh herbs, chickpeas
- 4pcCA$10.00
- 6pcCA$14.00
- 9pcCA$18.00

Hummus

Each hummus is served with 2 pitas

Classic HummusCA$17.00
Chickpeas, sesame butter, parsley, olive oil, schug
Mashweya HummusCA$18.00
Roasted red peppers, tomatoes & onions, garlic, amba, chickpeas, parsley, sesame butter, schug, sumac
Truffle HummusCA$19.00
Soy mushrooms, chickpeas, parsley, truffle oil, sesame butter, lemon, schug
Weekly Hummus
Please ask your server
- MP

Mains

Not available during brunch

Persian Lime Cornish HenCA$26.00
Half cornish hen, house persian lime spice, corn salsa, sumac, pickled onions, spicy green sesame butter, fresh herbs
Sea Bream & House TzatzikiCA$26.00
Pan seared sea bream, tzatziki, grilled zucchini, za'atar, grated cured egg yolk
Mushroom Mix on Crispy Za'atar PitaCA$18.00
Variety of sauteéd mushrooms, grilled pita, sesame butter, garlic, lemon, thyme, za'atar, arugula, truffle oil
Napa Wrapped KoftaCA$24.00
Lamb & beef kofta wrapped in Napa cabbage, mashweya salad, sesame butter, amba, sumac
Savory KnafehCA$18.00
Spinach, onion, goat cheese, sumac, chili, shredded phyllo, spicy green sesame butter, diced tomato, parsley, za'atar

Extras

House Fermented Pickled VegetablesCA$4.00
House OlivesCA$8.00
SchugCA$1.50
Side of Carrots & CucumberCA$4.00
PitaCA$1.50

Brunch

Main

Available saturday and sunday 10am - 4pm

Herb OmeletteCA$18.00
3 eggs, fresh herbs, butter, tzatziki, green salad, pita
ShakshukaCA$18.00
2 poached eggs, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, paprika, chili, served with 2 pitas
Daily QuicheCA$12.00
Served with side green salad
House Granola & YogurtCA$12.00
Pressed yogurt, berry couli. Choice of orange cranberry or chocolate halva granola
Savory KnafehCA$18.00
Spinach, onion, goat cheese, sumac, chili, shredded phyllo, spicy green sesame butter, diced tomatoes, parsley, za'atar
Mushroom Mix on Crispy Za'atar PitaCA$18.00
Variety of sauteéd mushrooms, grilled pita, sesame butter, garlic, lemon, thyme, za'atar, arugula, truffle oil

Extras

SchugCA$1.50
Fried EggCA$3.00
House Fermented Pickled VegetablesCA$4.00
Green SaladCA$3.50
PitaCA$1.50

Dessert

Babka SliceCA$7.00
Pastry filled with parallel's chocolate spread, vanilla ice cream
Parallel CookieCA$15.00
Chocolate chip cookie baked in a cast iron pan, ice cream, tahini, date honey
HalvaCA$7.00
Pistachio, chocolate & sea salt, cardamom & almond, vanilla
Halva Slice (Rotating)CA$2.50
BaklavaCA$3.00
Featured Dessert
- MP

Coffee & Tea

Oat milk, vanilla shot - $0.50. Extra espresso shot - $1.50

Drip CoffeeCA$2.50
Fresh Mint Leaf TeaCA$2.75
Turkish CoffeeCA$4.75
Specialty Hot DrinksCA$4.75
Chai latte, hot chocolate, turmeric latte, matcha latte

Selection of Genuine Teas

Turmeric Ginger
Lavender Sencha
Chamomile Lemongrass
Cream of Earl Grey
Assam Breakfast
Blueberry Peony
Milk Oolong

House Cocktails

Royale Sip
Thai basil infused ketel one, tanqueray gin, lillet blanc, lemon twist
- 3ozCA$16.00
Frutteto Bianco
White wine, calvados, peach apricot black tea, lemon juice, cane syrup, fresh mint, peach kombucha
- 5ozCA$15.00
Under the Rays
Coconut washed havana 3yr, arak, pineapple syrup, lime juice
- 2ozCA$15.00
Campo De Flores
Sombra mezcal, aperol, hibsicus agave, lime juice, egg white, flower dust
- 2ozCA$17.00
Breath of Fresh Air
Tanquerary gin, st. Germaine, fresh cucumber juice, lime juice, cane syrup, fresh mint, prosecco
- 2.25ozCA$16.00
Black Gold
Bulleit bourbon, Assam black tea, lemon juice, za'atar spiced honey syrup, limonana
- 2ozCA$15.00
Arak Lemon DropsCA$7.00
Arak + lemon juice + cane syrup

Wine

Red

Quintela Colheita Tinto, Portugal
- 6ozCA$12.00
- 9ozCA$17.00
- BtlCA$48.00
La Lecciaia Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy
- 6ozCA$14.00
- 9ozCA$19.00
- BtlCA$55.00
Domaine des Homs L'amadier Cinsault, France
- 6ozCA$15.00
- 9ozCA$20.00
- BtlCA$57.00

White

Fidora Veneto Bianco, Italy
- 6ozCA$12.00
- 9ozCA$17.00
- BtlCA$48.00
Feast Moschofilero, Greece
- 6ozCA$12.00
- 9ozCA$17.00
- BtlCA$48.00
Comenge Colección Verdejo, Spain
- 6ozCA$14.00
- 9ozCA$19.00
- BtlCA$55.00
Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
- 6ozCA$14.00
- 9ozCA$19.00
- BtlCA$55.00

Rosé, Orange & Sparkling

Granduca Rosé, Greece
- 6ozCA$12.00
- 9ozCA$17.00
- BtlCA$48.00
Therianthrophy Mouflon Skin Contact, Ontario
- 6ozCA$18.00
- 9ozCA$23.00
- BtlCA$64.00
Fidora Prosecco, Italy
- 6ozCA$14.00
- 9ozCA$19.00
- BtlCA$55.00
Casa Belfi Frizzante Rosso, Italy
- BtlCA$65.00

Beer & Cider

Blood Brothers Blood Light Ale (4.5%)
- 355mlCA$8.00
Left Field Greenwood IPA (6.3%)
- 355mlCA$8.00
Burdock Tuesday Saison (5.3%)
- 355mlCA$8.00
Collective Arts Audio/Visual Lager (4.9%)
- 473mlCA$8.00
Collective Arts Daily Forecast: Mimosa (4.5%)
- 473mlCA$8.00
Spearhead Hawaiian Style Pale Ale (6%)
- 473mlCA$8.00
Anderson New Zealand Lager (5.0%)
- 355mlCA$8.00
East Street Landmark Dry Cider (6.0%)
- 473mlCA$9.00
East Street Small Batch Cider (Rotating)
- 355mlCA$9.00
Bellwoods Jelly King (Rotating)
- 500mlCA$15.00
Partake Non-Alcoholic (Pale Ale or Peach Gose)
- 355mlCA$5.00

Non-Alcoholic

House Cold Brewed Iced Tea (Rotating)CA$5.00
Greenhouse Deep RootsCA$7.50
Cold pressed apple, carrot, beet, lemon, lemongrass
Loop Kefir SodaCA$5.50
Clementine, ginger lemon
JonesCA$4.00
Rootbeer, orange
Greenhouse Wing ManCA$7.50
Cold pressed apple, lemon, ginger
Greenhouse GatsbyCA$7.50
Cold pressed cucumber, apple, spinach, kale, ginger, lemon
LimonanaCA$6.50
Original, lavender
Tonica KombuchaCA$6.00
Ginger, peach
Ontarieau Sparkling WaterCA$2.50

What 529 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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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food1service5ambience5
Everything about this place was nice except the food. Not Authentic at all but most things don’t taste good. Don’t get the falafel😭
A
Atul
London
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
As always, great food and service! Also, dog friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spectacularly good food. Amazing spicing sand herbs and greens and tastes unlike anywhere else in town. Best Hummous on the planet. Great friendly staff. A total fave.
CF
CarlosF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is excellent and the staff is friendly and professional. Love the family share dishes concept and the best Falafel in town. Great restaurant in the Geary Ave Community
MB
MarkB
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
so wonderful to get delicious food without overuse if cheese.
B
Bean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food! Super well ventilated space which made it a tad bit chilly but no problem, I will wear a sweater next time I come. Highly recommend the mezze, the lemonade, and the parallel salad.
CP
ChanduP
Toronto
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great, tasty and authentic middle eastern food at affordable prices ... good ambiance Do not forget to take some freshly prepared food for eating later over the next few days...superior and cheaper than supermarkets and specialty food outlets
J
Jono
Toronto
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a cool area is developing on Geary Street. We ate across the street from an automotive repair facility that was working late, right beside a nice restaurant with some booming music. Then we had a totally unexpectedly great meal, I never knew what pita and hummus should be like. The "Sandstorm" cocktail was excellent, the Hummus and Tapenade was the best I ever had and the Napa wrapped Kofta was very tasty. Service was polite and friendly and she knew her stuff, ambiance on a cool fall evening could not have been better. Only issue is the parking, take an Uber. Definitely going back.
SR
SRTinTO
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food in casual atmosphere!
MW
MoisheW
Toronto
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent, as usual!!
GD
GregoryD
Phoenix
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
A neighborhood go to... Terrific food for the vegetarians and others. We look forward to every visit!
MK
MikeK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Appreciated being able to make a reservation on the covered patio.
R
Rihanna
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience in Parallel, the food was amazing and the service was fast. We tried the Mezze platter with Falafel which were great, really recommend this place to anyone looking for middle eastern cuisine.
AP
AlissaP
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was already thrilled about the delicious menu, the friendly service, the casual yet refined ambiance - but then I found out that bottles of wine were half price on Mondays! Was absolutely phenomenal. High recommend the falafel, Parallel salad, and Parallel cookie. Will definitely become a staple spot for us.
PS
PandoraS
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service, as usual. Falafels are my favourite. Could eat them every day.
NW
NataliaW
Exclusive
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All was great
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Smiley
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We came to have a little taste of Middle Eastern cuisine and our taste buds had a party. The food, particularly all the dips and the amazingly fresh, warm pitas were a major hit for our whole party. Come for the experience. You will not be disappointed!
FA
FeodorA
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience3
We had a reservation at 6pm without mention of time limit. As soon as we sat at the table the hostess rudely mentioned that by 8:15 we have to leave the premises.. it is not acceptable and of course it ruined our party
j
jeffm
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent all around!
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Rebeca
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
A bit pricey, but absolutely incredible food (and good portion for what you pay for). You've gotta try the dips (all are delicious) and the sea bream & tzatziki main-- SO flavourful & nicely presented. The parallel salad is so well rounded. The staff (shout out to David!) also made sure we had a special night since we were celebrating my partner's birthday. Will definitely be back many more times!
MW
MoisheW
Toronto
93 reviews
vip
4.0
93 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food was excellent and the service fabulous!! They are very consistent with their food presentation, quality and always tastes great!!
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Tracy
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We discovered Parallel by accident, and were absolutely blown away by the food and friendly service. Fresh ingredients, innovative twists on traditional middle eastern dishes, and complex spices and flavours, bring an exciting energy from the kitchen to the table. We were delighted by every dish. SO GOOD. And we loved the hip vibe in this open air space. Raving all the way home, we will definitely be back again for seconds!
BK
BKlu
Orlando
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an amazing gem of a restaurant. Everything about our dining experience was top notch. Highly recommended!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
In town for the afternoon
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Mannett
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Come here almost weekly! Such good, consistent food!
AE
AndrewE
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Toronto
ET
EvanT
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent! Delicious food and kind service.
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Ally
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Honestly I love the food here. The salads are some of my favourites ever and the other dishes are so tasty. The falafels are a must!
KT
KarenT
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food here is lovely; portion size is shareable for two adults and food are made hot and fresh. Staff are lovely and open to questions. Patio is not outside at the edge of the street so you don’t have to worry about passing cars/dust.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great!
SW
ScottW
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Absolutely outstanding food and service. Already recommended to friends and will be back soon.
LE
LisaE
Vancouver
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Really good food, friendly service, a bit loud, loved the 1/2 price wine special!
CC
CourtneyC
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was amazing, we were all impressed. Our only complaint is that it seemed our server was distracted and we kept having to flag other staff for water refills, extra dips/pita after we’d asked out server and it had gone ignored. Very happy with our experience and will definitely go back, but may ask to be in a different section if the same server is working :(
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Snapple
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat on the outdoor (covered) patio. The service was prompt, friendly, and quick. Brunch was delicious. 10/10 will be back again.
MJ
MJ1973
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding truffle hummus!!! Loved my meal - mixed greens watermelon feta salad and warm chocolate babka. Excellent service from our waitress.
E
Ella
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience3
BEST FALAFEL IN TORONTO (Honestly, best falafel I have ever tried)
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StuW
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food and service were excellent. The menu has a good variety of dishes, all intended for sharing. The salad was delicious but enormous, even for sharing for two people. It would be nice to have the option of buying a smaller salad portion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
10/10 will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I keep bringing new people here and they are always hooked. Keep up the great work.
JL
JeffL
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
They brought all 5 dishes at the same time, but when I mentioned to the server that it was not appreciated, she immediately took away the hot dishes and remade them later. Cocktails and food were great, as was the service.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 529 OpenTable diners.