# Overview Parallel Brothers is Toronto's first tahini production factory and restaurant, founded in 2018 by three Ozery brothers who grew up with Mediterranean food as a household staple. Led by Chef Tomer Markovitz and Chef George Grabsky (who trained under Erez Komarovsky, "the originator of modern Israeli cooking"), the restaurant features beautifully plated Middle Eastern and Israeli dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The two-story space combines a working manufacturing facility—complete with a stone mill sourced from Syria—with a casual dining area in a converted industrial space on Geary Avenue. # Why Visit Visit Parallel Brothers for an authentic Middle Eastern culinary experience centered around their signature stone-milled tahini made on-site from premium Ethiopian sesame seeds. The restaurant offers innovative tahini-based dishes and modern twists on Israeli classics, with extensive vegan and gluten-free options that showcase Chef Grabsky's expertise in distinctive flavor combinations. The unique setting of a working tahini factory combined with a dining room creates an immersive experience where you can witness the production process while enjoying dishes like truffle hummus, herb falafel on beet tahini, and their famous arais. # Menu Highlights - Truffle Hummus (with truffle oil, soy mushrooms, and schug) - Herb/Green Falafel (served on beet tahini) - Arais (pita stuffed with pistachio beef or lamb kofta) - Shakshuka (tomato and pepper stew with eggs - brunch favorite) - Labneh (with olive oil, house za'atar, confit garlic) - Chicken Schnitzel (panko-breaded) - Miso Sesame Salmon Fillet - Babaganoush (with labneh, tahini, confit garlic, herbs) - House-made Halva (multiple flavors including matcha and Oreo) - Tahini Smoothies and Sesame Coffee # Additional Information - **Address:** 217 Geary Avenue, Toronto, ON M6H 2C1, Canada - **Phone:** +1 (416) 516-7765 - **Email:** [email protected] - **Hours of Operation:** Mon-Thu: Lunch 12:00pm–4:30pm, Dinner 5:00pm–10:00pm | Fri: 11:00am–10:00pm | Sat: 10:00am–10:00pm | Sun: 10:00am–9:00pm (Weekend brunch available) - **Reservation Policy:** Reservations recommended, especially for evenings and brunch. Book via OpenTable up to 90 days in advance. Large groups (up to 100) can contact [email protected]. - **Pet Policy:** Service animals and emotional support animals allowed; regular pets not permitted inside. # Reviews - **OpenTable:** 4.8/5 stars (1,077 verified reviews) - **TripAdvisor:** 4.5/5 stars (37 reviews) - Ranked #857 of 7,400+ restaurants in Toronto - **Facebook:** 86% recommend (334 reviews) - **Review Snippets:** - "The truffle hummus is absolutely divine and the house-made tahini makes everything taste incredible" - OpenTable Reviewer - "Chef George's training under Erez Komarovsky really shows in the distinctive flavor combinations" - Food Blog Review - "Love watching the stone mill in action while enjoying authentic Israeli food in this unique industrial space" - TripAdvisor Elite Reviewer --- ## Remarks Parallel Brothers stands out as Toronto's pioneering tahini production factory and restaurant, where the Ozery brothers have created a unique culinary destination that celebrates their Israeli heritage and childhood memories of Mediterranean food. With stone-milled tahini made on-site from Ethiopian sesame seeds and dishes crafted by chefs trained under legendary Israeli culinary masters, the restaurant delivers authentic Middle Eastern flavors with modern innovation. The combination of a working factory setting, extensive vegan and gluten-free options, and signature dishes like truffle hummus and herb falafel on beet tahini makes it an essential destination for anyone seeking genuine Israeli cuisine in Toronto's vibrant food scene.