Astoria Shish Kebob House

390 Danforth Ave., Toronto

Broiling is the specialty: beef, lamb, chicken and pork souvlaki platter (with salad, roast potatoes, rice, tzatziki and bread), chicken

Avli

401 Danforth Ave., Toronto

Cozy, white-stuccoed haunt on the Greektown strip. Classic dips—hummus, tzatziki—precede grilled oregano lamb chops with legumes, shish kebabs, stuffed free-range

Christina’s On The Danforth

492 Danforth Ave., Toronto

A mainstay on the Danforth for more than 25 years. Try the rack of lamb with lemon-roasted potatoes, the grilled

Colossus Greek Taverna

280 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga

Enjoy Greek island delicacies in Mediterranean surroundings that complement the menu. Lamb tenderloin, souvlaki and fresh seafood like calamari, sea

Estiatorio Volos

133 Richmond St. W., Toronto

Large and congenial restaurant brings contemporary Greek fare to the Financial Distric. The rustic-chic dining room, complete with a lighting

It’s All GRK

756 Queen St. W., Toronto

Modern take-out spot (with a small eat-in area, too) for chef-driven takes on gyros, souvlaki and Greek salads. Lunch, dinner

Mamakas Taverna

80 Ossington Ave., Toronto

A bright and breezy—yet notably sophisticated—Greek restaurant on one of Toronto’s trendiest streets. Authentic, Greek grandmother–approved fare includes a variety

Ouzeri

500A Danforth Ave., Toronto

Hip, stylish decor complements a menu of Greek favourites. Specialties include fresh grilled vegetables dressed with extra-virgin olive oil and

Pan On The Danforth

516 Danforth Ave., Toronto

A traditional twist on Greek/Mediterranean cuisine such as double-smoked pork chop, chicken stuffed with feta and spinach, moussaka, and char-grilled

Pantheon

407 Danforth Ave., Toronto

Authentic Hellenic cuisine on the Danforth, Greektown’s central strip. Specializing in Greek appetizers: grilled calamari, saganaki opa, sikotakia kotas, hummus,

Pappas Grill

440 Danforth Ave., Toronto

A three-level room with stone flooring, ceramic tile, an open kitchen, working fireplace and a clay pizza oven. Eclectic menu

Paralia

1681 Lake Shore Blvd. E., Toronto

Colossal 600-seat Greek restaurant in the Beach neighbourhood serves up a large menu of mezze (small plates) and larger mains

Penelope

225 King St. W., Toronto

Popular restaurant serves appetizers like calamari, tzatziki, and char-broiled Greek sausage; mains include broiled fish, roasted lamb shoulder and souvlaki.

Retsina

209 Gerrard St. E., Toronto

Casual Greek restaurant serving all the greatest hits from the region, from mousaka to kebabs. Some bistro elements are introduced,

The Palace

722 Pape Ave., Toronto

Authentic Greek cuisine includes a large assortment of appetizers and dishes such as moussaka, red snapper in lemon sauce, shish