Tabule Restaurant

Ive been here twice. Not bad at all!
Decent middle eastern with pretty nice vibe

NIce place to go! Great food and employees!

Nice place on Yonge with a big sitting area. The typical Lebanese restaurant with good selection of food. But the wines were a little over priced. Overall nice place to go for hummus:)

I must say that this evening is tough to forget. Food, atmosphere, service and price.
We had starters, labni, falafel and roasted cauliflower. All were stunning, but if I had to pick one, the edge goes to the cauliflower. Stunning sauce with lemon juice. Decadent, but full respect to the falafel and labni.
My son went with the lamb and beef on rice, he says he’ll eat it again… and again, my wife the chicken kebabs on rice… same comment.
I had grilled egg plant on rice. Can’t understand how it tasted so great.
The rice is not just rice. The lentils in the rice take it to a whole other level. Vegetarians should feel like 1^st class citizens here.
Finishing with baklava and a warm custard fill pastry where delightful.
Great food, wonderful service, great staff. Reasonable price. Always finish with Lebanese coffee. Cardamom and strong coffee are an excellent finish.

It was great… service was quick and the waitress was very friendly! We showed up without reservation and they were quick to seat us… although the store was packed… food was amazing too… vegetarian options to suit all… and the best part was the arak… it reminded me of the real deal… The only thing that wasn’t great was the decoration, menu looked horribly designed and the store was packed… But worth it!!!

Try the Labni with some warm pita, it’s delicious. The lamb kebab are tender and nicely seasoned. The delivery in the area is convenient.

I don’t know. But I eat several time at this place and found it untasty at all and most of the food is salty with really expensive prices

What a treat to have such a gem so close to home. From food to drink to service this was a really great experience.
Everything was so refreshing and delicious from their tasty cocktails to their crispy and most falafel. Would recommend to anyone and everyone just be sure to make a reservation!

I really liked this place, lots of options for vegetarians and if you are kosher. We enjoyed the sharing plate with hummus babaganush and falafel and the cheese with zdatar, sounds like not enough for two but we were actually full, however we had to try the baklava with some coffee, amazing! Usually the baklavas that I have tried are way too sweet, this one was perfect.
They have a special lunch menu which is more affordable.
Definitely coming back soon.

I always go once during Winterlicious or Summerlicious. That Menu is usually satisfying.
Good food, Flavourful and well-​presented. It is a good place to meet friends.

came here for summerlicious. everything was DELICIOUS and our server was really great.
had the cauliflower for an app, kefta kabob as the main, and pistachio gelato for dessert.
the cauliflower was the best cauliflower i’ve ever had. it was roasted perfectly and was served drizzled with a white sauce– similar to a tahini. the kefta kabob was tender and flavourful with a little kick in the end. it was served with the most fragrant long-​grain rice ever! the pistachio gelato was amazing because it tasted very fresh and home made, and wasn’t overly sweet.
i would definitely come back here. the portions were HUGE so i got a dinner meal + lunch the next day from a $ 25 meal! AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!

Not so great. Dirty glasses and plates. Some of the food was really well done, but super slow service detracted from the whole experience.

If I lived in the Middle East, I would very likely become morbidly obese because their foods are so. Freakin’. Delicious.
Went to Tabule on a whim and had the most satisfying meal which made the 5lb I feel like I’ve thereupon gained to be worth it
Sampler Platter — we got the following 3:
Babaganüj — puréed BBQ eggplant mixed with lebanese tahini, garlic and fresh lemon juice
Tabülè — hand chopped parsley salad with whole wheat bulgur, tomatoes, onions and a hint of mint tossed in a light lemon & olive oil dressing
Labni — homemade Lebanese yogurt cheese mixed with garlic & topped off with lebanese spices
Each of them tasted delicious with the naan/​roti we had — all were equally good but I particular enjoyed the labni — not too heavy (babaganuj was a little too oily and tabule was overwhelmed with the taste of parsley sometimes)
Cauliflower — flash fried cauliflower finished with a touch of tahini
What is this black magic of flash frying vegetables? I would like to learn it so that I can make every single vegetable taste as good as this. It didn’t even taste like cauliflower, that’s how good it was.
Kefta — skewers of ground mixed lamb and beef with onions, parsley, garlic and spices
Rice was freakin’ perfect. Kefta itself was perfect. I felt so fat after eating two skewers but no regret, none
Ma’anek — lebanese spicy sausage; ground beef with Middle Eastern spices and pine nuts
They’re just good. I feel like lebanese anything tastes good. This Middle Eastern culinary magic is too real.

We’ve been going to Tabule for years and often get take-​out from this location. The service is always good and they are indulgent when it comes to kids.
I have a ridiculous amount of allergies and intolerances; Tabule’s menu still has a variety of options for someone like me and the kitchen is able to accommodate if substitutions are needed.
The only thing that is a problem is the inaccessible bathrooms. They are down a narrow stairway and there are no alternatives. So, if you need to change children in a stroller or you’re in a wheelchair – this is a problem.

Beef plate which has 2 skewers of the most tender no-​dentures-​required-​as-​it-​melts-​in-​your-​mouth beef I have ever tried with rice is a MUST! Cauliflower was surprisingly delightful.
Hummus and babaganuj are always good! Red snapper was flavourful but we don’t know what to make of the akaawi cheese and kefta.
Blood orange sorbet was refreshing, burnt honey gelato was delicious and not overly sweet, Mühalabiya
wasn’t bad and baklava can never be bad.
Reservations are highly recommended.

The restaurant good enough to make me break my eater’s block. That’s right, my first review in 8+ months due to the lack of inspiring meals in my life. Okay fine, sheer laziness may have been a factor.
We started with the sample platter ($ 14) of cold mezzes. Or appetizers, for us uncultured folks:
Hummus: As the in-​house hummus helper, you know I will not pass up the opportunity to hummus. Glad to report that it did not disappoint. It hit the perfect sweet spot of being blended well enough that you can taste the chickpea pulp and evidence of their former selves but not so much that it becomes a watery paste. You know what I mean.
Babaganüj: This was my favourite dish of the night, it was just flabbergastingly good. I have never been a huge fan of the baba, but their BBQing of the eggplants really brought out a smoky taste.
Tabülè: I was being a fancy-​pants and asked for the gluten free organic quinoa version. Honestly, you can’t even tell the difference because they barely put any in there. Save yourself the $ 1.50 and let your leaky gut leak.
Fattüsh Salad ($ 9.95): the refreshing tomato-​cucumber combo makes this an excellent choice for a summer evening. If you’re watching carbs, this salad actually has quite a few pita bits.
Cauliflower ($ 7.50): you know when people eat random meats and claims that it tastes like chicken? I’d like to consider myself and my refined taste buds above that, but this seriously tastes like chicken. I guess it’s even better, since it’s a vegetable and vegetables are good for you? Not sure how healthy flash frying is, but I support the cause.
Garlic shrimp ($ 12.95): tomato-​garlic sauce, good but not outstandingly unique
In terms of overall atmosphere — the service was amazing, their opened door-​windows really adds to the summer patio feel, and plus their restroom soap smells just divine. So, it’s a win win in my books — five stars!

I love middle eastern food and this is a solid location for it but not among my favourites.
To start, the ambiance is dark and feels a bit like a cafeteria. There isn’t anything that makes the space feel special. Secondly, the food while good just isn’t that exciting. The hummas, baba ganoush, falafels and pita were OK but i can’t say they stand out. I liked the service but overall would go back for a work lunch because of proximity but wouldn’t seek it out again otherwise.

Not a good experience. Super greasy dishes yet blend. Even Tabule was not good. There was an insect in my salad; they did not wash the lutes properly. They were not generous with parsley and olive on Humus. Bread was not fresh. Overall, I do not recommend it.

This place is ok, but I can’t understand the buzz around it… Mezzes are ok, but only bad restaurants do them wrong. Taboule is cut thinly but not enough lemony (and not enough salty), and would taste nicer if served with large scaroll or lettuce leaves. Entrees are ok as well but menu lacks multiple other classics of Lebanese cuisine. Prices are totally decent and you will leave full for sure. I’d love them to have an more upscale option and room as well, and for all the take out and pick up transactions to be dealt with elsewhere than in the middle of seated customers. Overall, a decent place with ok food, but I hope there is still a better Lebanese restaurant in Toronto, not yet known to me… as there are in other big cities.

Hummus, taboule, baba ganoush, pita, and falafels were all good — 3 – 4 stars.
Grape leaves were boring — 2 stars.
Service — 4 stars.
I wouldn’t vote no to going back, but wouldn’t choose this place on my own.