One of the newer Greektown arrivals with a modern approach to the ouzeria tradition — small plates, ouzo, and shared mezze in a lively room. The dolmades, loukoumades, and fresh pita with spreads are exceptional.
Neighbourhood: Danforth · Address: 500 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON · Hours: Mon–Thu 12PM–10PM | Fri–Sat 12PM–11PM | Sun 12PM–9PM · Price Range: $$ · Phone: (416) 469-0005 · Website: https://ouzeridanforth.com · Editorial status: Not yet verified
If you love well-executed Greek comfort food and a buzzing atmosphere where sharing is encouraged, this is where old Greektown meets new Toronto. The combination of ouzo, impeccable mezze, and crowd energy is hard to match.
Ouzeri takes its cues from classic ouzerias but avoids the kitsch many Danforth spots fall into. The focus on top-tier spreads, standout pita, and a tight cocktail list gives it a younger, cooler edge. Weekly chef’s specials mean regulars never get bored.
Ouzeri is one of Danforth’s fresher faces, shaking up Greektown traditions with a menu built for sharing and sampling. Expect colourful, contemporary mezze—think silky taramosalata, crisp dolmades, and ultra-fresh pita—served with a side of ouzo in a boisterous room fit for big personalities and bigger tables. Run by a group of Greek-Canadian friends obsessed with keeping things both fun and delicious, Ouzeri ditches tired clichés for true Greek comfort and a touch of modern flair. Their loukoumades (honey-soaked doughnuts) are reason enough to linger till dessert.
Reservations are recommended on weekends, but they keep a few tables for walk-ins—expect a wait during dinner rush.
Start with the mezze spread—especially the ktipiti and dolmades—and tack on loukoumades for dessert.
Yes, it’s designed for sharing; tables of 4–8 are common and the room is lively, but larger groups should definitely book ahead.
Expect $12–$18 for most small plates, and $7–$10/glass or $50–$60/bottle for wine or ouzo.
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