Palace Restaurant

This place is an institution in GreekTown on the Danforth, before even was a Greektown. Very old-​world style, down to the décor and furniture (think 1950s). Don’t pay attention to the outside looks — pretty bad, but at least it keeps the hipsters and wannabe yuppies at bay.
The service is old-​world style. Don’t expect supplication and running after your every whim. That’s not Old World. Old World waiters are dignified, composed and take pride in their work — which is a lifetime profession, not just a part time period in life.
The food is why you need to come here. Food is amazing! Taramosalata was actually made with caviar and not just pink-​colored sour cream. The gigantes were made in the traditional way, soft and mushy. The Moussaka was excellent, the ground meat spiced just right. It could have had a tangier batter on top though.
The keftades were made from mixed pork and beef and had a very good taste. However the highlight of the evening was the Chicken Exohiko — chicken breast, stuffed with feta cheese, red peppers and spices, all wrapped in Filo pastry and baked together. Amazing! Nobody bothers making compllicated dishes anymore, but this one was really amazing.
A gem on the Danforth that should be respected for its food, although the new kids don’t like the ambience much anymore.

This place is great. Kind of an old school atmosphere with excellent service to match. The food was unpretentious and delicious. About $ 50 for main, dessert, and a carafe of wine, for two. The place was almost empty, which is often less ideal, but here it did not take away from the experience. Recommended!

The Palace Restaurant is located directly across from the Pape Subway Station in «Greektown.» This restaurant exudes quiet «old world charm!» Upon entering the restaurant you are graciously greeted by the maitre d’. You pass by the kitchen, which is in full view, and where the charming lady cooks lovingly prepare authentic Mediterranean cuisine. The tables are covered with crisp white linen tablecloths and napkins. The service is impeccable! The restaurant is slightly dated, but this only seems to add to its quiet ambience.
The home-​made daily specials and soups are always a good bet. Their cabbage rolls and stuffed peppers are delicious! The Greek and garden salads are always so fresh and crisp and tasty. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable.
A friend recommended this restaurant to me a couple of years go. Ever since, I have made it a habit to «treat» myself every month or so, to a lovely outing. The entire staff makes me feel like a cherished family member. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a pleasant, quiet and delicious dining experience.

Great Greek Village salad. Moussaka was mediocre. Chicken was okay. I’ve heard people rave but I feel like there are better choices on the Danforth. Parthenon is similarly old-​school, but finer, IMO.

I’ve only been here a few times but every time it’s been excellent. The food is always excellently prepared and the service makes the experience a pleasure. Very attentive and welcoming. I’m not sure if it’s the owner or manager that was hovering nearby making sure everything was perfect, but it was appreciated.
The décor is a bit dated, but for me, it adds to the appeal as it feels like an old world family restaurant.

Though certainly outdated in décor, both inside and out. The palace offers authentic Greek Cuisine in a very friendly atmosphere. The service was above average and Peter the owner personally attended to our meals. The bruschetta and pita appetizer were fresh and tasty. I enjoyed the lamb which was very tender and delicious. The only nit I would have is that the vegetables were over cooked. A great place for great food after getting past the décor.

Atmosphere and staff is super nice! The owner greeted us when we came in and when we left, even came to our table! The food was fresh and tasty! Pricey but worth it! Cute little place!

The Palace Restaurant is one of my favourite Greek restaurants. They serve authentic fresh Greek food in their cozy, somewhat small, clean and classy place. Don’t be fooled by their ugly exterior, the place is nice and pretty inside. The staff here is kind, helpful, and provide great service without being pretentious.
Palace Restaurant has both a lunch and dinner menu. You can find hot and cold appetizers, soups and salads, plenty of grilled meat dishes, seafood, Palace specials, and their extensive wine and liquor list. I’ve tried their saganaki, exohiko (stuffed chicken), lamb souvlaki and more. The dishes here are excellent– satisfying portions, hot, fresh and cooked to perfection! The food here is pricier compared to other Greek restaurants in the area, but it’s so worth it. For example, one entrée ranges from $ 15-​$ 50 by itself.
If you’re looking for authentic Greek food made with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection. I would recommend Palace Restaurant! This place will also make a great date spot; I would recommend one to make reservations since Palace is not so big and can fill up easily. Also, I can’t remember exactly, but I don’t think they accept debit.

Old World Style in Greek Town.
Friends rave about The Palace so we tried it on a quiet Tuesday night and it was nearly full. However, we soon discovered the crowd was a Quebec-​based bus tour and soon we were alone with our server in this compact restaurant. Fine with us as it facilitated conversation without shouting, something becoming an increasingly rare experience.
The Palace looks a bit dated outside and inside and certainly not palatial. However, once we were heartily greeted and ushered past the cluttered open kitchen and seated we were quite comfortable. The traditional European-​looking split level room is finished in stucco, with dark posts and beams, and terra cotta tiles forming a faux roof at the rear of the room with a few random pieces of artwork on the walls.
We began dinner by sharing the sturdy little house white wine and the Cold Mezza Platter, an assortment of 3 pleasant dips: a smooth Taramosalata, puréed Roast Eggplant and Tzatziki with tart pickled beets along with a basket of exceptionally tender right-​off-​the-​grill pitas. The pitas were so good, we requested a second basket.
For our mains, we both had the Roast Lamb that was accompanied by buttery-​soft roast Yukon Golds, and more than well done cut green beans and tiny carrots that both showed ample evidence of a far too long repose in the steam table. When a menu promises «fresh vegetables», we expect better than something out of a can. The ample portions of lightly sauced roast lamb were flavorful and tender, rescuing the overall impression of the meal. A glass of Lindeman’s Shiraz suited the lamb nicely.
For dessert, we shared a successful rendering of Baklava, rich with nuts and honey nestled among many leaves of phyllo. Yum!
Service was prompt, friendly and competent throughout our meal.
Our overall impression is The Palace is a candidate to have their interior refreshed and food lifted into the 21^st century. However, with any luck they’ll be spared a Restaurant Makeover, When we can enjoy a filling and comfortable meal in downtown Toronto for less than $ 100 before gratuity, that’s a successful dining experience and just what The Palace modestly provides.