Mamakas

What Reddit says

A Greek taverna on Ossington that comes up often in recommendations for a good night out, usually alongside Bar Isabel. Most call the food excellent and fair value for a tasting-style meal, though one person found it overhyped.

Paraphrased from the comments below.

What to order

• Seafood5 Redditors
• Mezze & Hummus4 Redditors
• Bread3 Redditors
• Tasting Menus3 Redditors
• Calamari & Octopus2 Redditors
• Fries2 Redditors
• Souvlaki2 Redditors
• Brunch1 Redditor

In their words

Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.

• “I had so many great meals: Lunch Lady, Mamakas Taverna, Sunnys Chinese, Mhel, Dumpling House, Dim Sum King, Beast Pizza.”

• “for two hundred dollars you expect something much better and we didn’t get that. Wouldn’t go back.”

• “Second choice would be Mamakas on Ossington, if you want style and atmosphere but higher prices and smaller portions.”

• “Go, get the lamb, octopus, potatoes, and tzatziki, it’s the best in the city. Their pita bread is amazing too.”

• “Pure facts, been there, same experience and opinion.”

• “20 minute walk to ossington and even more good places. Mamakas, soos, Paris Paris.”

• “I just thought for the price, and if you’re going out for just really good food, you can get better elsewhere.”

• “The octopus is meh, potatoes and tzatziki are very very tasty though”

• “\- Mamakas”

• “Microscopic portions for ~$50 dishes. Service wasn’t great either.”

• “My personal favorites as a frequent visitor are Mamakas Tavern, Bar Isabel, Union, Richmond Station, and Maha’s”

• “Mamakas is my favourite Greek place in the city and it generally has great reviews”