Best Greek?

only one greek meal in Toronto, where should I go?

Mezés on Danforth

Avli on the Danforth is good for an upscale, authentic Greek restaurant, Zorba's, on Danforth just east of Pape, is great for avgolemono and souvlaki(but it looks like a greasy spoon)

I don't have enough experience to know if Avli is the best of all Greek restaurants in Toronto, but I do know that it has a lovely atmosphere and great, friendly service. And great food, too.

On the night I was there the owner was greeting patrons. One passer-by looked inside out of curiosity, but was a bit timid to try the food. The owner invited her to sit and try a plate of sample items from the menu. No charge! I immediately took a liking to the place.

Skip lunch on the day that you are going for dinner, because the portions are huge.

you may want to try this link to a previous discussion :)

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oh, and FWIW i love Zorba's too. go in the middle of the night, half drunk, and have the saganaki.

yum.

the hummus is incredible too. enough garlic to stun an elephant.

I just don't get it. Why is everyone singing the praises for Avli? One time I took my sister there for dinner. My moussaka was so-so, and her pork souvlaki was so tough. It definitely wasn't worth the price.

Avli has excellent spanakopita, grilled octopus and dips. When I want souvlaki, I head to Zorba's, or other more humble establishments. I find souvlaki, like burgers, roti and poutine, are best at hole in the wall type establishments