Café Toranj

Sheida

5.0

We had lunch at this café & really enjoyed it. The coolest part was the unique main dishes on the menu. Even as a persian, it was my first time trying Gham-bar Polo Shirazi, & I loved the slightly sweet taste. Gheimeh Nesar was another great choice. The main dishes also come with a small yogurt on the side.

Francis

5.0

Excellent & delicious Persian food & tea! Good service with a pleasantly warm atmosphere. I highly recommend.

Allie

5.0

I visited Café Toranj with my mom, & it was our very first experience with Persian cuisine. The food was absolutely exquisite - full of flavor & beautifully presented. The service was outstanding, attentive without being intrusive, & the ambience of the restaurant made the whole evening feel special. I highly recommend Café Toranj & look forward to returning often!

Pouja

2.0

I had a mixed experience in this restaurant & actually thought that I will not write this review. Because of the several negative comments concerning the bad service I thought that I would like to share my story.

We were happy to enter the cafe. The staff seemed to be friendly & both gave us a table quickly & took up our order quite quickly as well. The interior of the cafe made us feel comfortable & relaxed.

While we were eating the food (most of it was quite good, except of the mirza ghasemi, which tasted odd because they probably barbecued the eggplant) we heard that one of the waiters was speaking about us.

She was commenting on how much we were eating & if we really want to eat even more or if we are going to explode soon. Then she started laughing & continued to comment on us & laughed again. Maybe she forgot that we also speak Persian & could understand what she was saying to her friend?

My wife then got upset & after we payed the bill she decided to confront her. The waiter acted as if she didn't know what we meant, but it didn't seem credible to be honest. We apologised & left.

The owner of the restaurant listened to the whole thing & then followed us on the street & asked what was wrong. He listened & apologised & didn't seem surprised about his wife's behaviour. He seemed to be an extremely nice & honourable person to be fair.

What I also found quite unprofessional was that many people were waiting to be seated or to place an order while she was sitting besides some guests & making plans about her weekend. Some people came & ordered at the counter then.

I don't know if I recommend going. They have vegetarian & vegan options which are rare to find in Persian restaurants. But if you go out to have a nice time you don't want something like that to happen. Decide for yourself what you think is tolerable to you.

I would probably give this cafe another chance because the owner seems to be a kind & honest person. I am somehow also leaving this comment so that these kind of things do not happen again because I wish these guys all the best for creating such a place away from home.

Sheida

5.0

Amazing place. I've tried many Persian restaurants in Toronto & Halifax but this place is something else. They offer Amazing authentic persian food that are rare to find. Great presentation & refreshing authentic drinks. Highly suggested.

Funny

5.0

Absolutely delicious food! The flavors were rich & authentic, & everything was so fresh. The saffron cake was incredibly moist & full of flavor - paired perfectly with the tea. The service was also wonderful - warm, attentive, & welcoming. Toranj is a great spot for anyone craving quality Persian cuisine. Highly recommend!

Shaun

5.0

We visited this Iranian brunch spot & had a great experience. The place was cozy & welcoming, & the food was fresh & well-prepared.

We tried two dishes:

Nashtaei 2 - A mix of potato pudding (Do Piazeh), lentil soup, a Persian-style omelette, & pinto beans, served with tea or coffee. Everything was flavorful & comforting.

Nashtaei 3 - A savory plate with sausage & tomato mixture (Bandari), boiled eggs, potato pudding (Do Piazeh), & pinto beans, also paired with tea or coffee.

The service was friendly & excellent, & the restaurant had a relaxed atmosphere & cozy ambience.

One thing we missed was the saffron ice cream, but we'll definitely be back to try it.

If you enjoy good food with rich flavors, this place is worth a visit! Highly recommended.

Quentin

4.0

It was my first time trying persian food. What a great discovery. Every dish is an explosion of flavors & the staff is friendly

Rémy

4.0

Tasty Persian food & generous portions.

I enjoyed the lentils soup & the beef & eggplant stew served with saffron rice.

I do wish they had some sort of appetizers so that we can sample more dishes & flavors.

Seems like all the portions are fairly large.

Service was quick, decor is cute.

Dean

4.0

Was greeted with a huge smile by a sweet Persian lady. Highly recommended