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.
FALAFEL
tahini, smoked chipotle, lemon
OLIVES
pickled garlic, sesame seeds
ALMONDS
cumin, chili oil
HOUSE PICKLES
LAMB RIBS
date bbq sauce, dukka
FRIED SQUID
ajvar, olives, sumac aioli
FATTOUSH
Israeli salad, za'atar pita chips, halloumi
CHICKEN LIVER
a la sammies roumanian, Bonnie's challah
Salatim
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
WHOLE GRILLED BRANZINO
chraimeh, lemon, EVOO
BEEF KOFTA
za'atar flat bread, ajvar, pickled chickpeas, sweet potato
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
Our daily twist! Ask us!
A platter of house made vegetable salads, dips, pickles, olives, pita, falafel and more
Salatim
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
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Fun atmosphere. Delicious food and really friendly service.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Lovely evening. Good selection of dishes. Outstanding service. Excellent waiter. Friendly, helpful and responsive.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Perfect ten. Felt like eating delicious food in someone’s warm home. Service, food and ambience was top notch. Had not been in a couple of years and was so happy to remember how excellent it is.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Always a good experience at Fat Pasha; the food, the service. A reliable got to place.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Fat Pasha never disappoints. I would always go back. Order their big platter and Linda’s brisket ( you won’t be able to finish it all ). Portions are good sized and the atmosphere is very chilled out. 👍🏽
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Delicious food, wonderful service and a really cool vibe! It felt very warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in. The staff were friendly and positive with each other which created a family oriented feel. Our waitress was knowledgeable, attentive and helpful when we wanted advice on what to order. We will definitely be back to check out the heated patio!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
They crammed the tables side by side like sardines on Valentine’s Day. We were basically listening to each others conversations on both sides the entire time and it was extremely distracting. It would have been nice if they have removed even one 2 top to make a little more room as the tables were basically touching each other.
Ambiance: 3/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Amazing place and atmosphere, the owner is super friendly and gave me a tour of the place and the outer patio, one of the best places to go for a date
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Food was so delicious. Our servers were so nice and well versed on each item of food
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Excellent food. Wonderful restaurant. Will definitely go back.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
It’s Always An Amazing Experience at Fat Pasha!❤️
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Kate was a wonderful and attentive server. She was sociable and i loved her recommendations. The cocktail was so good we ordered another one for dessert! The food was delicious!!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Perfect place to have dinner with anyone. Awesome serve and even better food! Everyone was so welcoming and the service was top notch.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Simply a wonderful experience. Terrific food, a relaxed but lively atmosphere, supper at Fat Pasha’s was the highlight of our Toronto weekend. Especially since the Leafs lost!!!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Excellent service, ambiance, and food!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Had heard a lot about Fat Pasha from friends. Front of house was not hugely friendly when we arrived. Seemed annoyed we were early. Food and drinks were very good, but overpriced in my opinion. Wait staff at the table were very friendly and helpful.
Ambiance: 3/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 3/5
It was our first time at Fat Pasha and everything was outstanding. The food, the service. We will definitely be back.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
This place had been on my list for a while. the Experience was amazing. The food and service were both top notch (big portions). I would highly recommend this place to everyone who loves food and is looking for a relaxed atmosphere.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Friendly staff, prompt service, great food. All the right ingredients for a great evening out.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Excellent food! Fresh and tasty. Enjoyed the family style sharing sizes. Will go back!
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We were served great food, of course, but our service not so. We arrived at 5:30 and 5:35 for our 5:30 reservation and our main courses arrived at 5:45 and 5:50. At 6:45, we were told to finish everything b/c the table was booked for 7:00. Our server kindly offered another table with no guarantee, but it was right at the door on a windy night. Maybe giving customers a 2-hr eating period like all other restaurants can help fat pasha with their service …
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 1/5
Lovely meal. Really great service. Our server was friendly, thoughtful and responsive. We had a terrific meal. The brisket, salad and potato latka were all delicious. We love the sharing menu. Many thanks,
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Great food, cool atmosphere, and wonderful service team!!!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
It was a great experience! We had a wonderful server, good food, and a great time. I would highly recommend this place. I recommend getting the appetizer platter it was a good portion and it was great to get to try everything. The only thing was that the restaurant is very tightly packed. Tables are very close together which makes getting in and out a ltitle tricky and awkward.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
10/10 all around. Food, service, atmosphere all amazing
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
A fun experience although we all felt like we'd eaten far too much!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
My friend and I frequently return to Fat Pasha, and it's incredible every time. Incredible food, friendly service, and just the perfect dinner vibe in the building. Will keep coming back time and time again for years to come.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
The service was incredible!!! Everyone was so friendly. Food was obviously amazing. Overall great experience!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Great food, service, and ambience.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Delicioso as usual. Everything was impeccable.
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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