How does TastyPals choose the best greek restaurants in Toronto?

We evaluate greek restaurants in Toronto on food quality, room tone, price, and whether the experience holds up for real dining plans — not just the places with the most Google reviews. This list is anchored by Pantheon Restaurant alongside Mezes and Mamakas Taverna, chosen through editorial review and cross-referenced against neighbourhood context and guest ratings. Read our full methodology at tastypals.com/methodology.

GuideUpdated July 14, 2026

8 Best Greek Restaurants in Toronto

Q: What are the best greek restaurants in Toronto?

Pantheon Restaurant is our top pick in Toronto. The Danforth has been doing Greek cooking since before it was fashionable, and Pantheon isn't trying to reinvent that legacy — it's leaning into it hard and charging you almost nothing for the privilege. At price level one, this is the kind of room where the bill reportedly makes first-timers do a double-take. The crowd skews toward longtime neighbourhood regulars and younger diners who found it through word of mouth and are quietly returning. It is emphatically not the place for people who need a tasting menu to feel like they've had a night out. It's for people who want fire, salt, lemon, and a cold drink — and who understand that's often the whole point. The menu centers on a few dishes that diners consistently point to as the reason they keep coming back. The Saganaki is the opener that sets the tone — known for its tableside flame and citrus finish, it reportedly disappears from the table fast. The Garides Saganaki pulls shrimp into the same tomato-and-cheese framework, and accounts suggest the sauce is the kind that demands bread for mopping. The Octopus Toursi is where the kitchen shows a little more range: pickled and built around acidity, it's described as a counterpoint to anything heavier on the menu. Scallops appear two ways — the Scallop Sauteé is reportedly cleaner and more restrained, while the Scallop Saganaki brings the same brasher, pan-driven approach that defines much of what this kitchen does best. Book ahead on weekends — walk-ins on a Friday are reportedly a gamble. The front of the room is said to be livelier; the back runs quieter if that's what you're after. Start with the Octopus Toursi and at least one saganaki variation before you look at anything else. That's the move. Other strong options include Mezes and Mamakas Taverna.

The 8 best greek restaurants in Toronto, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.

The best greek restaurants in Toronto are Pantheon Restaurant, Mezes, Mamakas Taverna, and more. Start with Pantheon Restaurant if you want the strongest overall first pick.

By Marcus Chen•8 ranked picks•Published July 14, 2026•Updated July 14, 2026

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#1Pantheon RestaurantGreek • Danforth • value #2MezesGreek • Danforth • value #3Mamakas TavernaGreek • Ossington • $$

Who this guide is for

This guide covers the highest-rated greek restaurants in Toronto. The picks are sorted by Google rating and review volume to give you a reliable shortlist. Picks span Danforth, Ossington and North Toronto.

Quick picks

Pantheon Restaurant

Greek • Danforth

The Danforth has been doing Greek cooking since before it was fashionable, and Pantheon isn't trying to reinvent that legacy — it's leaning into it hard and charging you almost nothing for the priv…

Mezes

Greek • Danforth

Mezes is a greek restaurant in Danforth in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Mamakas Taverna

Greek • Ossington

Mamakas Taverna suits a night out in Ossington when you want greek that feels grown-up without getting stiff.

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Editorial details

Author: Marcus Chen

Published: July 14, 2026

Last updated: July 14, 2026

How the restaurants compare

How we chose

We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →

Room tone

Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.

Food fit

We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.

Useful range

The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.

8 ranked picks

Pantheon Restaurant — The Danforth has been doing Greek cooking since before it was fashionable, and Pantheon isn't trying to reinvent that legacy — it's leaning into it hard and charging you almost nothing for the privilege. At price level one, this is the kind of room where the bill reportedly makes first-timers do a double-take. The crowd skews toward longtime neighbourhood regulars and younger diners who found it through word of mouth and are quietly returning. It is emphatically not the place for people who need a tasting menu to feel like they've had a night out. It's for people who want fire, salt, lemon, and a cold drink — and who understand that's often the whole point. The menu centers on a few dishes that diners consistently point to as the reason they keep coming back. The Saganaki is the opener that sets the tone — known for its tableside flame and citrus finish, it reportedly disappears from the table fast. The Garides Saganaki pulls shrimp into the same tomato-and-cheese framework, and accounts suggest the sauce is the kind that demands bread for mopping. The Octopus Toursi is where the kitchen shows a little more range: pickled and built around acidity, it's described as a counterpoint to anything heavier on the menu. Scallops appear two ways — the Scallop Sauteé is reportedly cleaner and more restrained, while the Scallop Saganaki brings the same brasher, pan-driven approach that defines much of what this kitchen does best. Book ahead on weekends — walk-ins on a Friday are reportedly a gamble. The front of the room is said to be livelier; the back runs quieter if that's what you're after. Start with the Octopus Toursi and at least one saganaki variation before you look at anything else. That's the move. View restaurant →

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Mezes

Mezes is a greek restaurant in Danforth in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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Mamakas Taverna

Mamakas Taverna suits a night out in Ossington when you want greek that feels grown-up without getting stiff.

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Athens Restaurant

Athens Restaurant is a greek restaurant in Danforth in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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Soulas Modern Greek Cuisine

Soulas Modern Greek Cuisine is an easy greek option in Danforth in Toronto to suggest without needing a long explanation.

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Messini Authentic Gyros

Messini Authentic Gyros is a greek pick in Danforth in Toronto when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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Astoria Shish Kebob House - Danforth

Astoria Shish Kebob House - Danforth is a sensible greek call in Danforth in Toronto when you want something that usually lands well.

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Krystos Modern Greek Cuisine - North York

Krystos Modern Greek Cuisine - North York is the kind of greek room in North Toronto you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.

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Top picks at a glance

Who this guide is for

Quick picks

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How the restaurants compare

How we chose

8 ranked picks

Pantheon Restaurant

Mezes

Mamakas Taverna

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Soulas Modern Greek Cuisine

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