Banu Restaurant

5 (250)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Persian

777 Queen St West, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

“A collaboration between the Mohyeddin siblings, this family run Iranian eatery, bar and commissary, is a destination in Toronto’s Queen Street West neighbourhood. For more than a decade, Banu has been serving up the very best of Persian inspired cocktails, cuisine and culture.”

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Persian, Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 777-2268
Website
http://www.banu.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Amir Salar Mohyeddin
Catering
A full catering menu is crafted for every price point and occasion.
Private party facilities
A beautiful second floor private mezzanine is great for parties and special events.

Location
777 Queen St West, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1
Neighborhood
Queen West
Cross street
Euclid
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Queen and Palmerston
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Roasted EggplantCA$13.00
Oven roasted eggplant, fried mint, caramelized onions, turmeric, whey
TongueCA$15.00
Braised cow tongue, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, lavash bread
Lentil SaladCA$8.00
Lentils, parsley, scallions, onion crisps, lemon, olive oil
Beet SaladCA$13.00
Grilled beets, feta, mint, micro greens
Cheese PlateCA$15.00
Sheep's milk cheese, walnuts, in-house sour cherry jam, fresh herbs, barbari bread
'Must' Have #1CA$12.00
Yogourt, cucumber, damask rose, mint, raisin, walnut
Beef Side RibCA$10.00
Grilled beef side rib, pomegranate molasses
Marinated OlivesCA$9.00
Angelica, pomegranate molasses, olives, garlic
Shirazi SaladCA$10.00
Diced tomato, cucumber, onion, lemon
Charred EggplantCA$12.00
Slow smoked eggplant, roast tomato, garlic crisps
Banu SaladCA$12.00
Mint, arugula, sumac, radish, scallion, pomegranate
'Must' Have #2CA$11.00
Slow pressed yogourt, elephant garlic, mint
Ground Sirloin SkewerCA$13.00
One skewer grilled ground sirloin, roast tomato, sumach, fresh herbs, wrapped in lavash bread
The Offal TruthCA$16.00
Grilled cow heart and / lamb testicles (when available)

Mains

Okra & Eggplant StewCA$16.00
Okra, cinnamon, turmeric, tomato, match stick fries, saffron rice
Persian Spice Braised Lamb ShankCA$24.00
Saffron, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic, fresh herbs, plum, saffron rice
Barberry Rice & ChickenCA$22.00
Slow braised saffron & turmeric chicken, barberry rice, yogourt
Everyday is KoobidehCA$22.00
2 skewers grilled ground sirloin, tomato, fresh herbs, onion, sumac
Fresh Herb StewCA$19.00
Braised beef, dried lime, fenugreek, parsley, chives, cilantro, spinach, saffron rice
Ontario LambCA$37.00
Grilled rack of lamb, pressed yogourt, lemon OR pomegranate molasses & crushed walnut
Turmeric & Split Pea StewCA$19.00
Yellow split peas, beef, dried lime, tomato, turmeric, saffron rice, match stick fries
Saffron Lemon ChickenCA$22.00
Grilled chicken thighs (or breast), saffron, yogourt, fresh herbs, sumac
Pomegranate Beef TenderloinCA$34.00
7 oz grilled filet crushed walnut, pomegranate molasses
Catch of the Day
- MP

Sides

Saffron Basmati RiceCA$5.00
Barberry RiceCA$7.00
Barbari BreadCA$3.00
Roasted Beets, Feta, ScallionsCA$8.00
Fresh HerbsCA$3.00
TorshiCA$3.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Banu Restaurant.

5.0

(250)

5.0Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

241 Reviews

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Ali Gold
Toronto14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food Great people They will be missed 😢 Thank you 🙏
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Sanam Gold
Toronto5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The smoked eggplant was amazing and the rack of lamb was cooked just perfect - like always. And the all time fave - the koobideh loghmeh didn’t disappoint
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Roya Gold
Portland25 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Persian food outside of grandma's Persian kitchen!!
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Krista Gold
Toronto26 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very warm and welcoming restaurant. Cocktail menu is well thought out. We shared a few dishes. The lamb was one of the best preparations I’ve ever had and the Koobideh was an absolute stand out. Service was very friendly and attentive. This is a lovely place to meet with friends.
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Jody
Edmonton1 review
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Literally perfect. Fabulous food. Wonderful service and a great room and vibe. Would definitely recommend.
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Christopher
Toronto5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always fantastic and the service from the Banu family is top shelf! They will be missed!
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Liz
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Incredible food! Every dish was so beautifully prepared and so delicious. The restaurant staff is warm, friendly, and very helpful. Don’t miss this gem!
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Julie M Gold
Toronto10 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, the service matched the fabulous food. Amir made us feel like he was welcoming us into his home. His suggestions were very helpful as we navigated a menu which was unfamiliar to my guests. The food was full of flavour and well presented. We'll be back!
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Anne-Sophie Gold
Montreal2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious food and even better service !!
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Nay-Quan Gold
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing!!! So flavorful, great portions, my first time trying the cuisine and I loved it. The service was so attentive and I would definitely return for more.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Persian, Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 777-2268
Website
http://www.banu.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Amir Salar Mohyeddin
Catering
A full catering menu is crafted for every price point and occasion.
Private party facilities
A beautiful second floor private mezzanine is great for parties and special events.

Location
777 Queen St West, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1
Neighborhood
Queen West
Cross street
Euclid
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Queen and Palmerston
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Banu Restaurant

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Roasted EggplantCA$13.00

TongueCA$15.00

Lentil SaladCA$8.00

Beet SaladCA$13.00

Cheese PlateCA$15.00

'Must' Have #1CA$12.00

Beef Side RibCA$10.00

Marinated OlivesCA$9.00

Shirazi SaladCA$10.00

Charred EggplantCA$12.00

Banu SaladCA$12.00

'Must' Have #2CA$11.00

Ground Sirloin SkewerCA$13.00

The Offal TruthCA$16.00

Mains

Okra & Eggplant StewCA$16.00

Persian Spice Braised Lamb ShankCA$24.00

Barberry Rice & ChickenCA$22.00

Everyday is KoobidehCA$22.00

Fresh Herb StewCA$19.00

Ontario LambCA$37.00

Turmeric & Split Pea StewCA$19.00

Saffron Lemon ChickenCA$22.00

Pomegranate Beef TenderloinCA$34.00

Catch of the Day

Sides

Saffron Basmati RiceCA$5.00

Barberry RiceCA$7.00

Barbari BreadCA$3.00

Roasted Beets, Feta, ScallionsCA$8.00

Fresh HerbsCA$3.00

TorshiCA$3.00

Dining areas

Additional information

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