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Shalom Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant

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One of the Top rated Family restaurants in Old Toronto


Address

587 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M4X 1P9, Canada

Website

shalomrestaurant.ca

Contact

+1 416-964-7271

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (263 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: platter (15) coffee (14) Ethiopian (14) great (12) service (12) delicious (11) time (9) experience (7) amazing (7) Shalom (7)
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  • 5/5 Christopher G. 1 year ago on Google • 87 reviews
    The dining experience starts with the pleasant atmosphere of the restaurant. Service was friendly and efficient especially considering the number of tables she was serving. Our party of six had a samosa appetizer and two veggie platters which were more than satisfying. The samosas were crispy without being overcooked or oily and the centre was warm and delicious and savoury. The lentil selection on the vegetable platter was spicy without being overpowering and complimented the injera nicely. We are definitely looking forward to our next visit.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caroline 9 months ago on Google • 243 reviews
    the sharing platter is phenomenal! lovely server, she always made sure we were doing ok and gave our group extra injera when we were running low. would love to try the coffee next time, the aroma from another table was heavenly!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wendy X. 1 year ago on Google • 186 reviews
    Such a lovely spot for some of the BEST Ethiopian food! The owner is so wonderful and we LOVED the coffee ceremony experience. The lamb stew was especially delicious, and most of the platters are gluten free (one of our party has an allergy)! Just a great place for an excellent meal with friends and family!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vicky Brown V. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Toronto! The atmosphere is warm and cozy, the incense smells amazing, and the food and service are excellent. The vegetarian platter is rich with complementing flavors. We also tried the coffee ceremony, and the coffee is so robust and tasty. Thank you so much! I will miss this place and will always come back to it every time I’m in Toronto.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S S. 1 month ago on Google • 60 reviews New
    Awesome! Just awesome! I loved the Kitfo! We also ordered the Shalom plate. I was a bit disappointed by the lack of beer or tej, but the food was awesome.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalia M. 11 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    I love the Ethiopian food and this is such a good spot to have it while I am in Toronto. The meal was super fresh and healthy. Also, I enjoyed chatting with the owner. She is very friendly. Definitely recommend this restaurant, will visit again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas K. 5 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    This was such a great restaurant! I've never had Ethiopian food before so was excited to try. It was really delicious! The shared plate for 2 was a perfect amount of food. The service was amazing. Very accommodating of allergies and helped explain the dishes on the platter. What a great gem in Cabbagetown. Really recommend it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucía S. 2 years ago on Google
    . The food is delicious (meats are spicy 🔥) and wholesome. The taste of Shalom and meat platters were super tasty. Ordered with Ritual, had a problem and arrived after they had closed and they were kind enough to wait (thanks and sorry!)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kirill T. 2 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    Samosas and a latte. ~$10 total, owners are super nice and the full meals that I've had there before were absolutely delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shirley Y. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was amazing and the owner is so friendly. We got the taste of shalom platter with lamb, and the vegetarian platter. It was plenty of food and their coffee is freshly roasted every morning. I'm definitely coming back here again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rey M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Ethiopian food, portion is huge. Espresso is good too. They will give you spoon if you ask for it. Appreciated.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 DJ 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly service. Good food and reasonable prices. We got the veggie Sambusa and the Shalom platter to share. More than enough food for two people. Food took a bit longer than expected but it was a lovely day to sit on the patio. Would go again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Graeme T. 1 year ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Wow! All i can say is wow! This was my first experience with Ethiopian food, and i knocked my socks off! The food was incredible, and i am wishing that I was closer to here so I could come by more often! I loved the veggie side dishes, they complimented the spicy chicken perfectly! Would give 6 stars if i could!

  • 5/5 Michael S. 4 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    The coffee was phenomenal, the waitress (owner?) was lovely and personable, and the ambience was quite perfect. Decorations were gorgeous. Totally worth the visit, will be back. Super affordable too. Got coffee and snacks for 2 for like $22

  • 5/5 ido z. 2 years ago on Google
    Really good Ethiopian food. The vegetarian platter for two is really filling and the service is great.

  • 3/5 Nida K. 2 years ago on Google
    First time trying out this restaurant. Was looking for a rice speciality dish. Staff was nice and helpful over the phone. They made a lamb dish with rice. Was not really what I expected it to be because I thought it would have been mixed in. The meat was really hard to chew and not soft. Flavors were okay.

  • 5/5 Robert T. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible. So delicious. Had the Taste of Shalom platter with lamb stew. Stew was so damn good. All the sides were so delicious. It will defintely be a little bit of a wait, so if your impatient , stir clear. But it is 100 percent worth it in the end.

  • 5/5 bidisha g. 6 months ago on Google
    Their food was so delicious!! The Shalom platter came with a variety of veggies and each one was absolutely delicious. The platter I ordered came with chicken and an egg. The gravy was very tasty. The service is also great. The lady who served us was so kind and explained her dishes with a smile every time I asked a question. Highly recommend!!

  • 5/5 Daniel N. 1 year ago on Google
    Saba delighted us with her kindness and service. We had the meat platter and were very pleased with the quality flavours and quantity. Such incredible authentic food and experience. We are definitely looking forward to the next visit!

  • 5/5 Naomi W. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a great time! The food was amazing, Very friendly people and great costumer service. Will for sure be coming back

  • 5/5 Annie M. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place! The food is delicious and fresh. Love the in resto experience with coffee service, and also for takeout and delivery. Doesn’t disappoint!

  • 5/5 S L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, great portions, great service, great atmosphere and great presentation. Take out containers are really nice too, with individual compartments to keep the different dishes separate. Lovely staff, very warm and friendly. I would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Mawardi G. 2 years ago on Google
    I would like to start of by saying how amazing Saba is. The food is sooo delicious and She is very friendly to everyone and she has great costumer service. Ever time I am craving Ethiopian food shalom is the place to go. I highly recommend it.

  • 5/5 Ann L. 2 years ago on Google
    Didn't catch her name but the lady serving us was absolutely lovely! We got the Shalom platter with lamb and it was super tasty- we'll be back !

  • 5/5 Fadi Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Once you step through their door you feel like you've been teleported. Saba and her team are so welcoming and hospitable. I was there for coffee, but I will be returning for food it looked and smelled so yummy 😋!

  • 5/5 Phillip W. 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing experience to be had at Shalom - Saba just made us feel right at home with amazing hospitality and of course the food too which was so fresh and flavoursome. Being a part of the coffee ceremony made us feel so special. We truly had an enjoyable time and can't wait to return!

  • 5/5 Ki-Ae L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great ethopian food restaurant and gracious server. The food was decently priced and the portion sizes were generous. Can't wait to come back again soon.

  • 3/5 Sean S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed this meal vegan meal Enough for two. And I had the traditional tea

  • 5/5 Kayla & J. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing! Our first time having Ethiopian food and we’ll be back again for sure. We had the vegetarian platter for two and the Ethiopian coffee for two which came with popcorn and incense. The lady working was very kind and shared with us some cultural tips (don’t fill your coffee half way - it’s bad luck). We will be back with friends! Food, service and atmosphere - excellent!

  • 5/5 Quinn H. 2 years ago on Google
    Very flavourful and authentic Ethiopian food. We always order the vegetarian platter then we eat in and order our fav vegetarian dishes when we eat out. Always pleased with the quality of the food and service. The owner is very nice and we have had many conversations with her. Make sure you give this place a try. It is as good as the best Ethiopian in the city but for less $$!

  • 5/5 Scott M. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutly incredible authentic Ethiopian food in a small little cozy whole in the wall. You can taste the passion in the food. The Ethiopian coffee qnd ginger tea was also incredible..

  • 5/5 S D. 1 year ago on Google
    First time trying Ethiopian food and enjoyed the food & whole experience here! Nice atmosphere & LOVED the coffee. Saba is so sweet. Can’t wait to come back!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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