served with garlic pita
Tzatziki
Homemade dip of yogurt, garlic, grated cucumber, extra virgin olive oil. Served with pita.
Melitzanosalata
Dip of baked eggplant, onion, garlic, extra virgin olive oil. Served with pita.
Taramosalata
Red caviar dip with pureed potatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon. Served with pita.
Homous
An exotic dip of chick peas, tahini, onions,extra virgin olive oil, garlic. Served with pita
Tirokafteri
Feta cheese blended with hot peppers, yogurt, extra virgin olive oil. Wonderfully spicy. Served with pita.
Tappenade
An aromatic dip of ripe Kalamata olives, red peppers, and a hint of citrus. Served with pita.
Skordalia
A smooth dip of creamy potatoes, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. Served with pita.
GARLIC PITA
SLICED CUCUMBER
GARLIC BREAD
GARLIC CHEESE BREAD
ASSORTED GREEK OLIVES
MAKE ANY MEZES INTO A DINNER
add elliniki salad, rice and roasted potatoes
*some restrictions apply
served with garlic pita
Small Kria Poikilia
our most popular dips: Tzatziki, Taramosalata, Homous, and Melitzanosalata
Large Kria Poikilia
Diversify with more of our popular Mezes: Tzatziki, Taramosalata, Homous, Melitzanosalata, and your choice of: Octapodi Toursi, Fasolakia Lemonata or Gigantes
Served with tzatziki. Serves 2 – 4 guests.
Mezes of Rodos
A plentiful selection of Garides Skaras and Rodou, Kalamari, and Octapodi Skaras
Poikilia Mezes
An ample platter of Lamb Chops, Chicken Breasts, Loukaniko and Quails. No substitutions in poikilia platters.
Saganaki
Flavourful Kefalograviera cheese, pan-browned and then flambeed, with brandy, at your table. OPA!
Greek Feta
The very best feta, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, and oregano. Served with olives.
Feta Fournou
Feta Dodonis layered on toasted sesame bread, with fresh sliced tomatoes and herbs, oven-baked.
Fasolakia Lemonata
Fresh green beans enhanced with fresh dill, green onion, red pepper, and lemon.
Gigantes
Giant lima beans slow-baked in tomato sauce with fresh herbs and garden vegetables
Patates Gemistes
Baked potatoes stuffed with spinach, parmesan, feta and kefalograviera cheeses
Pantzaria
Baked beets, infused with red wine vinegar, embellished with fresh crushed garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Gemista
one of each zucchini, tomato and green pepper stuffed with rice
Melitzana Sta Karvouna
Whole grilled eggplant, peeled and dotted with feta cheese, green onion, and basted with extra virgin olive oil.
Spanakopita
Flaky, savoury spinach pie; filo-wrapped with feta cheese
Tirokafteropita
Filo pastry filled with a blend of feta cheese, a touch of hot peppers, yogurt
Pantzaropita
Filo pastry filled with diced beets, leeks and our delicious Skordalia
Assorted pites
Sample all of our Pites: one Spanakopita, one Tirokafteropita and one Pantzaropita.
Kolokithakia Tiganita
Golden fried zucchini, sprinkled with kefalograviera cheese.
Melitzanes Tiganites
Golden fried eggplant, sprinkled with kefalograviera cheese
Grilled Vegetables
Marinated pieces of eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, and a variety of seasonal peppers, delectably grilled.
Piperies Kaftes Gemistes
Grilled hot peppers filled with a coupling of feta cheese and tomatoes
MEATS
Lamb Chops by the Piece
grilled to your preference
Pork Souvlaki on a Stick
Chicken Souvlaki on a Stick
Ortikia
Grilled quails with traditional seasonings.
Loukaniko
grilled Greek sausage with a hint of orange
Keftedes
meatballs, a secret family recipe made from ground beef and served with tomato dipping sauce
Dolmades
hand-rolled stuffed grapevine leaves with lean ground beef, rice and fresh herbs, with lemon sauce.
Seafood
Garides Lemonates
tiger shrimps in lemon-wine sauce with garden vegetables
Garides Skaras
broiled tiger shrimps with parmesan and white wine
Garides Rodou
tiger shrimps baked in tomato sauce with feta and wine
Octapodi Toursi
pickled octopus
Octapodi Skaras
grilled octopus with EVOO
Kalamari
Fried kalamari, lightly floured spiced.
Kalamari Gemisto
stuffed kalamari with feta cheese and tomato sauce
Grilled Kalamari
dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette and topped with fresh onions
Bakaliaro Skordalia
Pan fried, salted codfish with Skordalia.
Atherina
Whitings delicately battered and fried, seasoned with sea salt, pepper and fresh lemon.
Marides
Pan fried sea smelts, floured and prepared with extra virgin olive oil and lemon
Gavros
pan fried anchovies, floured with sea salt, pepper and fresh lemon
(served with your chioce of Horta Salad, Greek Salad, or Roast Potatoes and Rice )
Ask your server for Today's Selection
Broiled and baked whole fish with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh lemon and spices
Pork Souvlaki
on a bun or pita
Chicken Souvlaki
on a bun or pita
Pork Souvlaki Dinner
SERVED WITH ELLINIKI SALAD, RICE ROASTED POTATOES AND TZATZIKI
Chicken Souvlaki Dinner
SERVED WITH ELLINIKI SALAD, RICE ROASTED POTATOES AND TZATZIKI
Lamb Souvlaki Dinner
SERVED WITH ELLINIKI SALAD, RICE ROASTED POTATOES AND TZATZIKI
Beef Souvlaki Dinner
AAA beef with seasonal peppers
SERVED WITH ELLINIKI SALAD, RICE ROASTED POTATOES AND TZATZIKI
Chicken Breast
Two grilled pieces of fresh chicken breast
SERVED WITH ELLINIKI SALAD, RICE ROASTED POTATOES AND TZATZIKI
Arni Psito
roasted boneless leg of lamb seasoned with our own blend of spices and topped with a homemade sauce
SERVED WITH ELLINIKI SALAD, RICE ROASTED POTATOES
Kleftiko
Your choice of roast lamb or chicken breast, baked in filo and layered with onions, tomatoes, spinach and cheese
SERVED WITH ELLINIKI SALAD, RICE ROASTED POTATOES AND TZATZIKI
Paidakia
four grilled lamb chops
SERVED WITH ELLINIKI SALAD, RICE ROASTED POTATOES AND TZATZIKI
Poikilia skaras
a mix of our grilled lamb chops chicken breast and loukaniko
SERVED WITH ELLINIKI SALAD, RICE ROASTED POTATOES AND TZATZIKI
Ortikia Dinner
two quails grilled to perfection
SERVED WITH ELLINIKI SALAD, RICE ROASTED POTATOES AND TZATZIKI
Kalamari Dinner
our famous fried kalamari
SERVED WITH ELLINIKI SALAD, RICE ROASTED POTATOES AND TZATZIKI
Grilled Kalamari Dinner
grilled kalamari dressed with our house balsamic vinaigrette and topped with green onion
SERVED WITH ELLINIKI SALAD, RICE ROASTED POTATOES AND TZATZIKI
Mousaka
Alternate layers of eggplant, potatoes, zucchini and spiced ground beef, topped with béchamel sauce. SERVED WITH ELLINIKI SALAD, RICE ROASTED POTATOES AND TZATZIKI
Vegetarian Mousaka
Alternate layers of eggplant, potatoes, zucchini and a medley of vegetables, topped with béchamel sauce. SERVED WITH ELLINIKI SALAD, RICE ROASTED POTATOES AND TZATZIKI
Vegetarian Platter
Souvlaki of marinated vegetables, delectably grilled. SERVED WITH ELLINIKI SALAD, RICE ROASTED POTATOES AND TZATZIKI
Bifteki Olympou
baked lean ground beef filled with kefalograviera cheese, sautéed vegetables and topped with sliced tomatoes. Served with french fries and elliniki salad
Zinnis Rice Special
a sizzling skillet of rice topped with a sauté of kalamari, pork chicken fresh tomatoes, green peppers onions and herbs
Aegean Fare Special
tender pieces of beef and chicken cooked in wine with mushrooms, onions, green peppers, and tomatoes, flambéed with brandy and served with roast potatoes
Substitute Grilled Vegetables for Rice or Potatoes
Upgrade Your Salad to a Horiatiki
Elliniki
our classic Greek salad
Horiatiki
The quintessential Greek salad. Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, olives and Barel aged Greek block Feta, tossed simply with oregano and extra virgin olive oil.
Maroulosalata
Finely chopped Cos lettuce, fresh green onions, extra virgin olive oil, lemon and dill.
Rodos
A medley of greens, tossed with our own balsamic vinaigrette, dressed with goat cheese, figs and toasted walnuts.
Horta Salad
Boiled endive, presented with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon
Top Any Salad With
Avgolemono
Chicken and rice broth finished gently with whipped egg and lemon.
Fakkes
Lentil soup with vegetables, fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil and lemon
Roast Potatoes
Rice
French Fries
Greek Fries
with feta cheese
SIDE Feta
SIDE Tzatziki
Grilled Vegetables-Side
Baklava
Our homemade version of the traditional favourite: A mix of toasted almonds, pistachios, brown sugar and cinnamon layered between sheets of buttered phyllo pastry, finished with a lemon and clove infused syrup.
Chocolate Baklava
Created by the sweet-lovers right here at Mezes. Bittersweet chocolate, walnuts and dried figs arranged between buttery slips of phyllo pastry.
Galaktoboureko
Sweet semolina custard, with a hint of fresh lemon, parceled and baked in phyllo dough.
Yaourti Me Meli
Creamy yogurt and the very best Greek honey, served with your choice of fresh, seasonal fruit or chopped walnuts and cinnamon.
Cheese Cake
A light shortbread crust filled and baked with rich, creamy cheesecake. This velvety smooth favourite is delicious plain, or topped with fresh fruit.
Chocolate Truffle
Three decadent chocolate layers of sponge cake, white chocolate truffle filling, and a dark, semi-sweet glaze
(Minimum 24 Hours Notice)
Any of our regular menu items can be prepared for service at your home or office. The list below is reflective of our definitive crowd-pleasers, but we are happy to create offerings of your preferred selections.For customized catering menus please email catering@mezes.com
Rice
Roasted Potatoes
Elliniki Salad
Horiatiki Salad
Dip Platters
Assorted Pites
(Order per person)
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
Order per person
Grilled Pork Souvlaki
Order per person
Grilled Lamb Chops
Order per person
Boutari-Moschofilero
Moschofilero is refreshing dry white wine with enticing citrus, floral and melon aromas.
Amethystos- Sauvignon, Assyrtiko
Intense aromas of citrus exotic fruit and a finish with characteristic acidity.
Mylonas - Savatiano
Savatiano opens with a fragrance of lemon blossom, basil and flint. The palate delivers fleshy stone fruit along with mineral notes and a refreshing acidity
Skouras SALTO - Mavrofilero
Pale white with a slight grey tint. Complex nose of roses, jasmine, lime, grapefruit and citrus fruit. Medium body with explosive and refreshing acidity.
Kir Yianni- TESSERIS LIMNES
Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer
Boutari- Agiorgitiko
A Deep red colored wine, with aromas of red fruit, mainly cherries and gooseberries, black-pepper.
Amethystos- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Agiorgitko
Deep red, aromas of fruit spices and vanilla, plethoric body.
Thymiopoulos - Xinomavro
Mega Spileo - Cuvee III - Cabernet Sauvignon, Mavrodaphne, Merlot
Arktouros- Cabenet Sauvignon, Vlahiko, Bekari
Purple color, aromas of ripe berries on the nose, full and balanced pallet, with a long aftertaste.
Fix
Mythos
Coca-Cola
Diet Coke
Coke Zero
Ginger Ale
Green Cola
Product of Greece
Lemonada-Green
Product of Greece
Orangesoda- Green
Product of Greece
Ioli Water 500ml
Product of Greece
Ioli Water 1L
Souroti Sparking Water 250ml
Product of Greece
Souroti Sparkling Water 750ml
Product of Greece
Mastiqua- Sparkling Water
Infused with Mastiha
Product of Greece
Nomada- Honey Soda
Honey from Crete + Sicilian Lemons
Product of Greece
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Love the food. Ordered hot peppers with feta was spicy and delicious, the chicken dinner joins the comfort foods list. Warm service. Homely ambience. Worth eating.
I have been going to Mezes on and off for about 20 years. They used to be the BEST on the Danforth, Not sure about that anymore. My wife and I went there a few Fridays ago. The place was packed but we were seated in about 10 minutes which wasn't bad. I ordered the pork souklaki dinner and my wife ordered the chicken souvlaki dinner. The chicken was tasty but found the portions to be on the smaller side considering paying close to $20 per dinner. My pork dinner came a bit over cooked and pretty dry. It used to be so much better but as with most restaurants, once they get a bit too popular, their prices go up and the quality goes down. I may give Mezes another shot as this was only the 2nd time I was disappointed. Another thing that keeps me away from there is that they pack you in like sardines and the place is very loud. I like to be comfortable when I go out and not hit the guy behind/beside me when grabbing my coat. The service was kind of slow too but they were really busy.
I actually phoned it to tell the manager how much we enjoyed our meal and the service the last time we went. He was so gracious and appreciative of the call. My family has been there a fewr times now and they never disappoint. Great lamb chops!
I've been to Mezes several times now and I've always had an excellent meal. I'm not a big fan of greek food in general because I'm vegetarian and have limited options (it's also starchy with the rice and potatoes -- though delicious), but I've always left Mezes stuffed and satisfied. I was there last night again and ordered the vegetarian platter, and my dinner partner ordered the vegetarian moussaka. We shared a plate of dips as an appetizer. The dips were fantastic -- their tzaziki is absolutely the best. The only one lacking in flavour was the eggplant dip, but the others made up for it. The pita arrived with it hot and garlicky. Our meals came soon after we finished our appetizers and were steaming hot -- I'm not sure why someone here claimed it was like it had been microwaved. My food was fresh and grilled PERFECTLY. When I bit into the potato it was so hot and steamy, fresh from the oven. The salad is lightly dressed with their own vinegar. I am really picky about the quality of my food, and I can honestly say I think Mezes is one of the best on the danforth.
Been here 2 or three times in the past year. Was a great experience. Yes, they are pretty busy, but I would not say that the food took longer to arrive than any other busy restaurant. They take reservations now, so to avoid standing in line, just reserve. Servers are very warm, and put soul and personality in their work, not like manekens in oh so many restaurants. Emotions is good. But perhaps, you need to come from similar culture to appreciate the serve scopping left overs of the dip and putting it on our plate before taking appetitizer platter away. I had scallops in cheese - was ok, but too fatty. The meat and pita dips are amazing. They really go distance for such a good lamb. And the portions are large, so you definitelly will not go undereaten like from some fine dining place. And the prices are reasonable for the quality of food.
Have visited many times, and each time is better than the last. Service is gracious and warm, the food is unbelievably good and reasonably priced. Order many dishes to share, but be prepared not to want to! I humbly submit that this is the very best Greek restaurant.
Overall the food wasn't bad I wasnt too impressed with the stuffed baked potato. maybe it would of tasted better as a side dish and not as an appetizer. I think it should be removed from the "Appetizer Menu" Other then that the other food was good. We also waited 45+ min for a table.
Amazing beef souvlaki. They use high quality, tenderloin - add that with their excellent roasted potatoes & salad and you couldn't be happier. I'll definitely be coming back.
After hearing decent comments about this small restaurant, I decided to finally dine at it with my wife. After the poor service and extreamly long wait for our appetizers, I just wanted to get up and leave. Finally when our food arrived, the quality of the meats and vegetables was poor, and not only that but it was farely cold like it had been microwaved, or sitting under a heating lamp for an excessive period of time. To get another beverage was nearly impossible; I did not enjoy the visit what so ever, and being as it wasn't that busy at the time theres no excuse for the lack of service and quality. I highly DO NOT reccomend this restaurant to anyone.
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Even with a location change, Greek food lovers always find their way to Mezes. The one thing that doesn’t change is the menu. Based on family recipes, the menu items are simple, delicious and served family-style. Try the chicken or pork souvlaki dinner!
View this Smart ListMezes is known throughout Greek Town for not the delicious food, but for the experience provided for diners. Offering authentic Greek service, chicken souvlaki dinner is served with Elliniki salad, rice, roasted potatoes and homemade tzatziki.
View this Smart ListThis authentic Greek restaurant brings the culture’s essence to Toronto. With an emphasis on sharing and sampling every plate, Mezes serves meals that bring diners together. Try the table-pleasing saganaki – pan-browned and Brandy-flambéed cheese that’s prepared at your table. Entrees stay true to the Greek flavour, with full fish, souvlaki and moussaka —all perfect for sharing. Even with an abundance of restaurants along the strip, this one still stands out.
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