Modern Israeli cuisine in a beautiful King West space — Parallel brings the energy of Tel Aviv's restaurant scene to Toronto with excellent mezze, smoked meats, and one of the most creative vegetable menus in the city.
Neighbourhood: King West · Address: 1087 King St W, Toronto, ON M6K 0C9 · Hours: Mon–Thu 11:30AM–10PM | Fri–Sat 11:30AM–11PM | Sun 11AM–9PM · Price Range: $$ · Phone: (416) 551-3709 · Website: https://parallelbrothers.com · Editorial status: Not yet verified
Parallel is where you can eat the city’s best hummus, try inventive Israeli small plates, and actually taste high-quality tahini in every bite. It’s perfect for groups and anyone excited about Middle Eastern food that goes beyond shawarma.
Parallel is one of the only Toronto kitchens making their own tahini from scratch, and you can taste it. The vegetable-forward focus, plus playful takes on traditional recipes, sets it apart from the city’s standard Middle Eastern fare. Even meat-lovers get serious flavour surprises here — the smoked brisket is legit.
Parallel’s King West outpost puts a modern spin on Israeli and Middle Eastern classics, helmed by the Ozery brothers whose sesame mill roots shape the menu. The space is open and industrial but softened with leafy plants and big windows, giving it a Tel Aviv-meets-Toronto feel. Dishes are meant for sharing — think velvety hummus topped with cauliflower or lamb, smoky meats, and ultra-fresh salads. Expect excellent vegetarian options, superb tahini in everything, and a creative hand with market vegetables.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, but walk-ins are welcome and usually seated quickly early in the evening.
The classic hummus with warm pita is what everyone comes for, but their falafel and BBQ lamb are standouts too.
Absolutely — Parallel is made for sharing plates with groups of 4–6. For larger parties, call ahead.
Most small plates are $12–$18, mains range from $22–$32, with enough options to fill up for around $40–$50 per person.
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