Fat Pasha sits adjacent to the railroad tracks on the northern edge of the Annex, in the former home of long-time neighbourhood staple, Indian Rice Factory. Sometimes people will wander in unaware of the business change—certain elements of the old restaurant, like its iconic back patio koi pond, have remained—but it doesn't take long to figure out that there's a new kid on the block.
“The Grateful Dead is always on,” says the restaurant's front-of-house manager Kathleen Shattock as she gestures to the mural behind her, which features a fez-clad figure with a more-than-passing resemblance to Jerry Garcia against a background of iconic Middle Eastern vignettes rendered in a puff of hookah smoke. Another mural on the building's exterior wall shows the same husky fellow parting the red sea.
The mural sums up Fat Pasha's concept: Old-school Middle Eastern cuisine with a rock-and-roll twist.
This particular fusion is personal for owner Anthony Rose, who is both Jewish and a total Deadhead. As Kathleen puts it, his vision for Fat Pasha was to blend creative Middle Eastern culinary stylings reminiscent of Israeli-born chef Yotam Ottolenghi with “Jewish grandmother food” such as latkes, lox and brisket.
As for the rock-and-roll? Well, that part just comes naturally. “We like having loud and ruckus atmospheres and having a lot of fun doing what we do,” says Kathleen.
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A platter of house made vegetable salads, dips, pickles, olives, pita, falafel and more
OLIVES
pickled garlic, sesame seeds
HOUSE PICKLES
FALAFEL
tahini, smoked chipotle, lemon
FRIED POTATOES
halloumi, chili oregano dressing
Classis Hummus
tahini, chickpeas, chipotle, lemon
Grilled Chicken Hummus
Ras al Hanout, tahini, charred onions
Israeli Breakfast Hummus
chopped Israeli salad, tahini, fried egg
Falafel Hummus
pickled red onion, marinated cabbage, tahini, skhug
Labneh
Evoo, za'atar, tomato pulp, pita
Chopped Eggplant
tahini, lemon, pita
Tahini by Soom
Evoo, everything bagel spice, lemon, pita
Fattoush
chopped Israeli salad, za'atar pita chips, halloumi
Roast Cauliflower
tahini, skhug, pine nuts, pomegranates, halloumi
Verscht & Eggs
hash, amba, challah
Shakshuka
eggs, chunky peppers, tomato, halloumi, challah
Lamb Burger Pita
peppers, goat feta, tahini, charred onion, dill cucumbers
Date Grilled Cheese
date jam, old cheddar, preserved lemon
Lox & Eggs
soft scramble, chopped Israeli salad, tahini, pita
Challah
butter & honey
Grilled Verscht
Egg
Gravlax
Grilled Pita
FALAFEL
tahini, smoked chipotle, lemon
OLIVES
pickled garlic, sesame seeds
ALMONDS
cumin, chili oil
HOUSE PICKLES
LAMB RIBS
date bbq sauce, dukka
FATTOUSH
Israeli salad, za'atar pita chips, halloumi
FRIED SQUID
ajvar, olives, sumac aioli
CHICKEN LIVER
a la sammies roumanian, Bonnie's challah
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selection of salads, spreads, pickles, falafel, olives and pita
1 pita per dish
CLASSIC HUMMUS
chickpeas, smoked chipotle, lemon
DAILY HUMMUS
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LABNEH
za'atar, tomato pulp, EVOO
SQUASH BABA GANOUSH
chili garlic oil, pumpkin seeds
TAHINI by SOOM
everything bagel spice
CHOPPED EGGPLANT
lemon, tahini
LAMB SHAWARMA
roasted lamb, sesame flatbread, apricot amba, pickled onion, labneh
FLAT IRON STEAK
10oz - confit cipollini, fried eggplant, jus, za'atar butter
CHICKEN KEBAB
ras el hanout, dirty rice, lentils, moroccan olives, shallots, toum
BEEF KOFTA
za'atar flat bread, ajvar, pickled chickpeas, sweet potato
WHOLE GRILLED BRANZINO
chraimeh, lemon, EVOO
ROAST CAULIFLOWER
tahini, skhug, pine nuts, pomegranate, halloumi
FRIED BRUSSELS
honey butter hot sauce
GRILLED JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES
king oyster mushrooms, toum
FRIED CRUSHED POTATOES
halloumi, chili, oregano
ISRAELI CHEESECAKE
blueberry manischewitz jam
TAHINI BROWNI
whipped cream, halva, chocolate sauce
PISTACHIO SHORTBREAD
burnt labneh, orange marmalade, mint
HALVA
fresh mint, fruit
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GAMAY/PINOT NOIR Mme Rouge 16 Canada
at the Grateful Dead show snacking on cherries
CABERNET SAUVIGNON Parducci 15 United States
enjoying chocolate covered berries by the fire
SANGIOVESE Berta Romagna 17 Italy
decked out in rubies, biting into a fresh plum
TEMPRANILLO Alvar de Dios Tio Uco 16 Spain
eating a slice of black forest cake clothed in crushed velvet
SYRAH Pinord Diorama 16 France
watching vibrant fireworks in a field of violets
GRENACHE/CARIGNAN Le Sabina 16 France
our lamb shawarmas bff. they go everywhere together
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CHARDONNAY Mme Blanc 16 Canada
dressed in a crisp white linen shirt picking lemons from a tree
XAREL-LO Pares Balta Calcari 17 Spain
walking down a path of gazania flowers with a ripe pear
FIANO Rivera Scariazzo 16 Italy
busy bees gathering pollen from acacia flowers in august
MARSANNE Chateau du Trignon 15 France
warm in your favorite sweater enjoying almonds and quince
SYLVANER Domaine Mure 15 France
snacking on pickles in the sweet n salty sea breeze
VIDAL sparkling Nicholas Pearce 17 Canada
blowing bubbles in an orchard
GARNACHA sparkling rose Pares Balta Spain
raspberry picking in a soft linen
SANGIOVESE/TREBBIANO fushia (slight chill) Fattoria di Sammontana Albarese 17 Tuscany
baking cherry pie with Bubbie
WILD FIELD BLEND orange -ish Jorel- Bande de Gypse 13 France
gazing at a loved one at sunset with whistles of jasmine tea brewing
BENCH BREWERY Plum Grove Ale
ESTRELLA DAMM Lager
BEAUS LUG TREAD Lagered Ale
HENDERSONS BEST Ale
KW SUMAC CIDER
HAVE IT WARMED UP IN A MUG!
HENDERSONS FOOD TRUCK Blonde Ale
STELLA ARTOIS Lager
DAURA DAMM Gluten-Free Lager
COLLECTIVE ARTS LIFE IN THE CLOUDS IPA
COLLECTIVE ARTS Pear Saison
WOODHOUSE IPA
BUBBIES BUBBLES
bisongrass vodka, cinnamon orangello, smoke, Vernors
TEL AVIV ICED TEA
rum, tequila, montenegro, ginger, moroccan bitters
MITVAH MAKER
bourbon, campari, orange blossom liquer, sweet vermouth, lemon marrakech bitters
STONE ROSE
apricot brandy, almond liquer, madeira, peach, rosemary
ROTATING GIN & TONIC
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Food was great, drinks were really good, service was great, only thing that got me was dog on the patio that barked as I passed by, I thought dogs were not allowed on patios in Toronto. Overall iam glad I got to eat here in the atmosphere before the lockdown. Will def be back.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Was very impressed by Fat Pasha's service during Covid. They put in so much effort to make you feel safe. Thank you for the experience!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
great contactless service during the pandemic, it seems like they figured out all the aspects
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Our dinner at Fat Pasha was an awesome way to celebrate a birthday with friends. The food was fantastic and the servers were delightful - super helpful, up beat, and went the extra mile to make the evening special for us.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Very nice food, super friendly service. Great job with the heated patio !
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 5/5
I wasn't reimbursed the 18% tip on the cauliflower that we had to send back because it was undercooked and under-seasoned. Aside from that, the food paled in comparison from it's quality just a few years ago. The cauliflower wasn't just undercooked, it was poorly seasoned and both myself and my friend who had been so impressed years ago were left wondering what happened. The falafel were also a far cry from years ago - they were over fried with a much too thick, dark fried crust. They were heavy and just not very good. I ordered the trout and while the dish was overall good, the skin lacked the crispiness a pan-seared trout should have if cooked with precision and skill. I do appreciate the restaurant's willingness to adapt the dishes to various diet restrictions and our server was helpful but the food quality has really lost its greatness and I don't think I will return.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 3/5
Service: 4/5
We visited Toronto and picked Fat Pasha without reading any comments. When we arrived, we had some hesitation if the choice of the restaurant was right.....but everything was Absolutely AMAZING: delicious food, attentive staff, and a pleasant atmosphere. During our little trip we ventured out to other restaurants, paid more, but honestly if I go back in time now, I would go only to Fat Pasha! Thank you for making our short trip memorable!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
They’ve done their very best to ensure a very special evening despite the restrictions. I wish their was a way to pay at the end as it would make our intermittent ordering pattern slightly better. More our fault than theirs. Thanks Fat Pasha!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
One of the best restaurants in the city. Always a great time w/ delicious food!!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We had not dined during COVID-19 but felt very safe and will be coming back to the Rose set of restaurants soon.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Delicious food and incredible service!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Great job!!!!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Even despite the odd circumstance everything was perfect. Amazing service, unreal food, and a really cool atmosphere/space
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We had a wonderful meal! The measures in place to protect both staff and customers were very clear and safe. The food, as usual, was delicious. The covered patio and heaters helped make the rainy night cozier. They served us very quickly and we got to take home the leftovers for the week. It was a lovely experience and we will definitely be back!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Food was amazing, it was delicious and serving size was bigger than expected. Our server was super nice and attentive. Love that we can order and pay from the website so minimal interaction with the server and customers (protects both parties). Patio was well heated so we were very comfortable. Definitely a great experience!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Loved the food, the patio with its koi pond, the excellent food, and the super friendly server. The new health protocols make a lot of sense.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We had such an incredible dinner celebrating a birthday! Everything was delicious and the set up for COVID protocol is incredible.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Amazing food, better than expected. We will defiantly be visiting again!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
My wife & I really enjoyed our first visit to Fat Pasha. The food, service and atmosphere was exactly what we needed as the Summer is winding down. A perfect date night. Beware first time visitors... the portions are very healthy. We ordered three dishes & brought half of the food home. Also worth mentioning is Fat Pasha's covid safety practices. I'm very sensitive to dining in public and immediately felt at ease when Brooke (our server) explained the process. Order & pay online by scanning a QR code (we ordered the old fashion way due to paying with a gift card), the clearly taped safe zone on the table where food and beverages would be delivered and picked up. It reminded us of some of our favorite places when we lived in Portland Oregon. The entrance to the patio was similar to Pok Pok and the food was delicious! We found our Toronto version of Shalom Y'all. We're looking forward to returning when the weather warms in 2021.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Great moist falafel, everything was tasty. Service was great and attentive. Love the patio vibes.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Amazing as usual. We travel from London this time every year at this time to do back to school shopping and for the last 4 years Fat Pasha has been on the agenda. This year of course is very different. I’m so happy to see you guys are still killing it in this difficult time. Kuddos and love to you!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Ambience was amazing-nice quiet covered patio. Service from the time we walked in was great. The server was warm and welcoming. The food was disappointing. The hummus had more tahini and was runny. The chicken shawarma felt like cut up chicken pieces that had been heated up. The cauliflower was wonderful to look at but we had already read reviews that the taste was just like a regular cauliflower. We paid two hundred dollars including tip for two appetizers, two main courses, a cauliflower head, two lemonade’s and two beers albeit organic. Pretty steep for the quality of food. Sorry Fat Pasha I really had hoped for a better experience in the food. Your service and ambiance made the experience good so it did not feel like a wasted evening.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 2/5
Service: 5/5
The team at Fat Pasha are stars. Thank you for being upbeat, helpful and for creating a superb feast.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
The wait staff were excellent, very helpful and accommodating. The menu had some great options, but there were some signature dishes I was looking forward to left out. I gather the touchless service meant they had to taper the options. Still a great dinner (and lunch the next day) as always!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
So very happy to be on the patio with amazing service and food. Thank you!
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
It was great
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
I was very impressed how Fat Pasha organized the patio, service, new food ordering system (Everything is done in your phone) and overall how they adapted to COVID 19. We felt safe while comfortable to laugh, talk and enjoy great food and patio weather. Servers were informative but maintained humour and personality even behind the masks. It was fun!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We had a great night with friends - the food and service was amazing - can't wait to go back!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Loved it! Diner style, so not elegant, but don't let that stop you. It was fun, nourishing and enjoyable.
Ambiance: 3/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We love Fat Pasha. Great service, delicious food. We especially loved the red shakshuka, appetizer platter and cinnamon/chocolate/orange babka. Yum!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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Falafel, shakshuka, a whole head of cauliflower and a mint tea. Is there anything that sounds more tantalizing than brunch at Fat Pasha? This Dupont Street establishment has a developed a great rep for serving up one of the city’s best Mediterranean dinners, and the brunch is on point too. The back patio is great for groups, and don’t forget to order a round of labneh for the table to start.
View this Smart ListFat Pasha, located on Dupont, is the third restaurant from chef/owner Anthony Rose. Focusing on Middle Eastern and Jewish cuisine, the menu features everything from schmaltz fried rice to a latke platter.
View this Smart ListLocated on the Northeast corner of Dupont and Howland, Fat Pasha is a funky, family-friendly restaurant that serves what they refer to as “good Jew food.” Popular menu items include the Montreal steak-spiced flat iron (served with barbarian butter), the latke platter and the Babka bread pudding for dessert – although Instagrammers tend to swoon for the colourful and now-infamous cauliflower dish. Their back patio has the feel of a warm, secluded courtyard, and is stocked with gorgeous wooden benches and tables, making it the ideal place for an outdoor summer gathering.
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