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Aviv Restaurant, Toronto, ON

Aviv Restaurant

3.9
3.9
33 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mediterranean
328 Dupont St., Toronto, ON M5R 1V9

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
Aviv Mediterranean Restaurant is located in the heart of the Annex just south of Casa Loma. Own-ers/Operators Chef Al Garber and Robert Chee invite you to come savour the fresh and delicious cuisines form different Mediterranean regions like Israel, Middle East, Italy, Greece and Morocco. Authentic plates such as Jerusalem Fattoush Salad, Moroccan Lamb and Beef Kefta with Shakshuka, Vegetarian Mezza Platter with Falafel Balls, Hand Rolled Potato Gnocchi, Pan Seared Brome Lake Duck Breast, Mer-rakesh Braised Lamb Shank, Fresh Daily Fish, Thin Crust Stretch to Order Pizzas and more.

Chef Al Garber uses local ingredients sourced from the local Annex area. He does his buying daily to keep his dishes fresh and delicious.

Aviv is serving up the wonderful cuisines at Lunch, Dinner and Weekend Brunch. Ample parking is available. (Free after 5pm and all day Saturday and Sunday)

Aviv takes reservations from small to large groups.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 10:00pm Saturday: 10:30am - 3:00pm 5:00pm - 10:00pm Sunday: 10:30am - 3:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Al Garber
  • Catering
    Aviv Catering. Please let Chef Al Garber and Robert Chee cater your next function. Please call 416-922-2433 or 416-859-5861 and let Aviv customize the menu with very reasonable prices for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Aviv offers private space from 40 to 80 people.
  • Neighborhood
    The Annex
  • Cross street
    Spadina Rd
  • Parking details
    Aviv Mediterranean Restaurant offers ample parking on sight or street parking. Free parking is available after 5pm on weekdays and free all day on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Public transit
    Aviv Mediterranean Restaurant is located just two minute walk west of Dupont Subway Station.
  • Entertainment
    AVIV is host to local live bands. AVIV has a large screen TV and multiple smaller ones to watch the current sports events.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 33 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

33 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 23, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu was interesting but the food was OK. The meatballs were rock hard and the calamari was boring.

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  2. PPWTO

    Toronto12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great restaurant before Tarragon Theatre, and has different weeknight specials including Tuesday free corkage on BYOW! Watch out for caffeine in Decaf coffee!

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  3. Haligonian

    Atlantic Canada7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 30, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a perfect spot for a casual bite before a show at Tarragon Theatre - just a short walk around the corner. The waitress also offered a discount after confirming that we were attending a show. Our food was very tasty and was relatively quick. The decor and condition of the tables and chairs needs some attention. On the other hand, the two female servers were extremely attentive and good natured making up for those minor deficiencies!

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  4. WNYfoodie

    Tampa5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 26, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This quaint restaurant is close to Casa Loma, which is why we picked it. The owner is friendly and the staff are accommodating. Gluten free pizza is as good as you'll get and is close to the real thing. There are many creative pizza topping choices. The Mediterranean theme pervades throughout the menu, but spices are a bit lacking. Wine by the glass choices could be better. Best dish in our group was the lamb shank, very tender. Prices are reasonable.

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  5. SusanL

    Toronto4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 22, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed the lamb shank and flourless chocolate cake

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  6. Babagene VIP

    Toronto6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 20, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was fairly good - very interesting taste combinations - but it was not hot. The service was helpful but found the ambience very uninspired and had been expecting a little more.

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  7. Lizzybob

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 25, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Needed somewhere to go after visiting Casa Loma, and found Aviv on OpenTable. We arrived at just the tail end of what appeared to be an unexpected rush. Rob (?) was very very gracious and worked to ensure that we were taken care of. I ordered a burger, which originally came out with a wrong topping. It was quickly rectified and my wife and I agreed...the burger was outstanding. It's hard to make a burger stand out, but they did. Great meal. Only downside was that they ran out of the beer I was drinking.

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  8. CynthiaN

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 9, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We accidently stumbled onto this little gem. Food and service was great. The atmosphere is cozy, informal and you feel like your eating at a friends home. We will be back

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 1, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We like everything about this restaurant (food, price, wait staff. manager) except the noise level, especially on a weekend. We were a table of four and we had to move because we could barely hear ourselves speak. I recommend that management look into possible remedies, if any.

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  10. Pickyeater VIP

    Toronto29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 25, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at this establishment . Quite impressed with the fare. Food was delicious and well presented . Owner took the time to say hello and was very focused on providing a good customer service experience.. Will return.

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Aviv Restaurant is rated 3.9 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

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328 Dupont St., Toronto, ON M5R 1V9

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Spadina Rd
  • Neighborhood
    The Annex
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 10:00pm Saturday: 10:30am - 3:00pm 5:00pm - 10:00pm Sunday: 10:30am - 3:00pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Aviv Mediterranean Restaurant offers ample parking on sight or street parking. Free parking is available after 5pm on weekdays and free all day on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Public transit
    Aviv Mediterranean Restaurant is located just two minute walk west of Dupont Subway Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Al Garber
  • Entertainment
    AVIV is host to local live bands. AVIV has a large screen TV and multiple smaller ones to watch the current sports events.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Aviv Catering. Please let Chef Al Garber and Robert Chee cater your next function. Please call 416-922-2433 or 416-859-5861 and let Aviv customize the menu with very reasonable prices for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Aviv offers private space from 40 to 80 people.
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