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Covered and heated patio - Parallel, Toronto, ON

Parallel

4.8
4.8
1013 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Middle Eastern
217 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2C1

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
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

Menu

Parallel's menu was last updated 2023-02-10.

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What 1,013 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Middle Eastern

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Parallel is a vibrant eatery in Toronto offering "incredible food" and "great service" with Middle Eastern flair. Known for its falafel and unique dips, the restaurant serves generous portions perfect for sharing. The atmosphere is lively, with a heated patio, although some find it chilly. Highly recommended for groups.

1,013 Reviews

  1. Paul

    Switzerland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. We got mix dips, fattoush salad and the beef kebab. The kebab and potatoes it came with were unbelievable. Flavourful and a good size portion. Highly recommend.

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  2. CLAUDIA

    Toronto3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday brunch menu was original, well balanced, good portions. Ambiance friendly, family oriented, clean, nice plain decor. Prices reasonable. We will be go back. My favourite dish was the Mushroom mix platter with aragula salad; the dresing was delsih.

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  3. Nancy VIP

    Toronto30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parallel is always amazing. We were 4 people and ordered a bunch of dishes to share including the salmon and chicken schnitzel. The Parallel salad and falafel are winners but everything else was delicious too. Great restaurant with a great vibe! We will keep returning. Casual and fun environment

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  4. Jennyfromtheblock

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I love this place - the food is incredibly delicious and good value. The pesto dip is a must - also the eggplant one. So yummy. I love going with a group because it’s easy to share the dips and falafel, the fattoush salad is my favourite - I only wish I could order it with a chicken skewer for more protein options. The cookie skillet dessert is a MUST if you love chocolate - I hadn’t thought tahini ice cream would be as incredible as it tastes with the chocolate; I’m dreaming of it still! The service is excellent - it’s obvious the staff are customer service focused and go out of their way to accommodate. My only critique is that the patio, though heated, is still VERY cold - if you want to be able to take off your coat while you eat then I wouldn’t sit out there in the cooler weather.

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  5. Becky VIP

    Toronto41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fabulous food & service! My fave resto in Toronto! Was originally miffed that the Sabich was taken off the menu, but the Shakshuka was absolutely phenomenal! 🤤 Tahini Latte is delicious (I was a fan of the old Turmeric Latte)

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best falafel in Toronto without any doubt. However, the humus did not taste good this time. It was too bland. The vegetable is cooked perfectly with good crunch and seasoning.

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  7. MarlenG

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. So delicious. Great food and service!!!yum

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  8. Denni

    Toronto10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is amazing and makes up for the slightly slow service

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  9. Anna VIP

    Toronto15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious as always. Outdoor seating is less than ideal as the heaters are super hot!!

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  10. Kyle

    Montreal2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a group of 5 and had a great time! Vivienne was our waitress and was super sweet.

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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 1013 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 37 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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