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Mamakas Taverna, Toronto, ON
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Mamakas Taverna

CAN$51 and over
Greek
80 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Y7

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Rafael Rocha

From the OpenTable editors: 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.

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
    Sarah Feldberg : (416) 840-3100
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    80 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Y7
  • Neighborhood
    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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Menu

Mamakas Taverna's menu was last updated on 2/21/2023.

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What 1,421 people are saying

Mamakas Taverna 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mamakas Taverna offers a delightful Greek dining experience with "delicious and fresh" dishes, notably the "best Spanakopita" and baklava cheesecake. Patrons appreciate the "fantastic cocktails" and "festive but intimate ambiance." Although slightly pricey, the "authentic Greek food" and "excellent service" make it perfect for special occasions.
1,421 Reviews

  1. Miriam

    Guadalajara2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious and the service is great! Highly recommended

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  2. Chris

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food. Value for money would be appropriate at 60% of the cost. Ambiance is just ok. At these prices the service needs to be immaculate but the servers seem inexperienced or like this is their first few weeks on the floor. Eg our server was aloof, unavailable, and had to be audibly called to the table if we needed anything. She did not check on our food or cocktails ever. The dishes are good but you’re going to pay$$ I’m not sure the value is all there. Good luck :)

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  3. Gina VIP

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is unmatched at Mamakas Taverna, highly recommend

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  4. Sandy VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the best meal I've had in years! The flavors were out of this world. Great service, fantastic cocktails, festive but intimate ambience.

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  5. Cookie VIP

    Toronto / Ontario11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious dinner. Great service. Staff was so friendly and accommodating.

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  6. Shawn VIP

    Toronto / Ontario27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this restaurant and it was delicious. We made reservations a few weeks prior and I can see why it was recommended. There were a line up outside prior to the restaurant opening. We were seated shortly after 5PM inside the dining room. The decor and food were really amazing. It is a bit on the pricer side, but will go back again!

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  7. Ashley

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening out. The food was amazing, elevated Greek food. The spanikopita and baklava cheesecake left me dreaming about my delicious meal. The lamb shank cooked for 20 hours was AMAZING! A really great dinner. We sat on the patio but there were heaters and it was still cosy. Inside was really loud so we were glad to be outside.

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  8. Julie

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and fresh! The best Greek food I’ve had!

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  9. Dwight VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed three innovative and excellent presentations of classic Greek dishes

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  10. Sarah

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious food and ambience! I especially loved the eggplant entree.

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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 1421 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 65 times today
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80 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Y7

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Humbert Street & Ossington Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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
    Sarah Feldberg : (416) 840-3100

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