Efendi Turkish Restaurant (BAYVIEW LOCATION)

Mohamad Bitarafana month ago

★★★★★

We came here for a business lunch after having previously visited their Rutherford location. We ordered a variety of dishes, including the chicken, Adana kebab, and İskender kebab. I had the Adana kebab but also got to try the chicken and the İskender. The food was fresh, flavorful, and had the authentic Turkish touch that keeps us coming back. While everything was enjoyable, I felt the Rutherford location was just a step above in terms of overall taste and execution. They offer complimentary appetizer and the tea is also on the house. The service here was outstanding. The staff were friendly and generous, even bringing us extra rice and salad at no additional charge, which was a very nice gesture. Overall, both Efendi locations are among my top picks for Turkish food in the GTA. The quality is consistently good, and the level of hospitality is better than what you’ll find at many restaurants in Toronto. Definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for authentic Turkish cuisine.

Eli rf3 months ago

★★★★★

We had an amazing experience at Efendi. The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully served. The atmosphere was warm, elegant, and very welcoming. The restaurant manager, a blonde lady, was extremely professional, kind, and respectful, and her positive attitude truly made our experience even better. The staff were all excellent, attentive, and friendly, especially Faryad, who provided outstanding service and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Highly recommended, and we will definitely be coming back! It was great Mother’s Day in Efendi

Kia S3 months ago

★★★★★

a nice Turkish restaurant with super friendly staff. I love Turkish food and have tried it many times in different places. The food here was good but definitely not the best I’ve had, there’s still room for improvement. I really liked the atmosphere and the beautiful Turkish chandeliers. One suggestion would be to serve ayran in a traditional cup with some aromatic herbs instead of a plastic bottle …

Julia R.5 months ago

★★★★★

Food was excellent. Taking stars off for service - in the 1.5 hours we dined, not once did a server stop by to ask if we need anything, ex. to refill water. Not a single time. Otherwise, the food & general atmosphere were very good. The free appetizers while we waited for our food were fantastic too!

Allan Wong5 months ago

★★★★★

Our first exposure to this wonderful restaurant was through a take-out order when we had a hankering for good Turkish food one night. The food was so good that we decided to come back later to the restaurant to have a proper sit-down meal. The Adana Kebab was perfectly grilled and served on a savoury bed of rice and grilled vegetables. However, that paled in comparison against the Ali Nazak which is a dish of grilled meat served over a bed of smoky eggplant and creamy yogurt. As good as the Ali Nazak was, the Guvac Kebabi took things to the next level. The dish was served in a heated clay pot with a hearty stew of slow-cooked lamb or beef with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and eggplants. The pot was sealed under a pita to lock in the aroma and flavour. It was simply outstanding. Perfectly grilled meat, honest dishes, served by friendly and efficient wait staff. The restaurant was full of families and kids, all were having a great time.