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Mamakas Taverna

CAN$51 and over

Greek

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Neighborhood gem

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.

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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.

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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

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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What 1,362 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Mamakas Taverna offers "phenomenal" food with a variety of dishes and "great service." The ambiance is lively, making it a "fantastic dining experience." Highlights include the "baklava cheesecake" and "spanakopita." While some find it "overpriced," the "authentic Greek cuisine" keeps patrons coming back. Perfect for a memorable meal.

1,362 Reviews

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Katherine
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were incredible, service was fantastic and the food delicious. Thank you for helping to make my daughter’s birthday so wonderful.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our third time here and it does not disappoint. Service is exemplary and attentive. The food is delicious and the ambiance is great. Highly recommended.
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Tejas VIP
Montreal2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a great time at Mamakas Taverna. This was my second time there, and yet again, I loved their food. We ordered some Kalamari, eggplant and tomato (sides), and all of them were delicious. The ambience of this restaurant is very nice as well, and if you are looking for some Greek food, then you can't go wrong with Mamakas.
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Tory VIP
Toronto10 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Used to be awesome. Saganaki now comes in fritters. The portion sizes have shrank some how. The service is low BUT the dips are still yummy. Would only go for dips and wine. The rest is mid.
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tanya
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A staple of the Ossington strip Consistently amazing A beautiful room , with great ambiance, friendly staff And tasty ,elegant food Everything on the menu shines. Their patio in the summer is also divine as is their other restaurant across the street Koukla
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olaf VIP
Toronto19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and service. Server had really good knowledge of Greek wines too. A little noisy.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service and the food were both fabulous to make this birthday celebration memorable for all of us. We started with the dips and the saganaki kroquettas which had a lovely burst of flavour. I would also highly recommend the beef souvlaki dish which is the best I’ve ever had. The baklava cheesecake was also a great finale but make sure you have someone to share it with! Our waitress also took great care to make sure we had everything we needed at all times. It’s a bit pricey but I felt it was worth it for the overall experience. We’ll be back!
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Elliot VIP
Miami3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, amazing atmosphere to hang out.
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Yianni
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, amazing service, and best cocktails in the city.
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Mohamed
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and vibe definitely try the lamb chops
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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 4.8 stars by 1362 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

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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

Mamakas Taverna

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Private dining

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