Taline

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Taline Toronto: Authentic Armenian & Lebanese Cuisine - Michelin Recommended

A Mother’s Kitchen, Reimagined in Toronto

Taline is named after chef Sebouh Yacoubian’s late mother, and the restaurant carries her spirit into every dish. The website describes it as “big, joyful, energetic, loud, passionate” — words that feel less like a mission statement and more like a promise. On Yonge Street, this is a place where Armenian and Lebanese cuisines meet, rooted in the family’s own recipes and traditions.

The Flavours of Taline

The menu reflects a kitchen that honours both modern and traditional techniques. Dips, flatbreads, grilled meats, and seafood are transformed with lush herbs, vibrant spices, and dried fruits and nuts. Mezza options like Kibbeh Nayeh (puffed bulgur, lettuce, pickled turnip, toum) and Samak Nayeh (puffed bulgur, caviar, pickled turnip, radish) sit alongside salads such as Fattoush with squash, persimmon, and cucumber. The khorovatz (grilled) section features Vochkhar (lamb, pevaz, vospov kufte, jajekh) and Lahanayov Ishkhanatsoug (Huron trout with fennel, madzounov abour, lemon, samit). Desserts include Q’atayef (hummus, narinch, labneh, granola) and an Ashta Tart with pistachio halva, tahin, and meghr.

A Michelin Recommended Setting

Taline’s recognition in the Michelin guide for 2026 underscores the quality of this family-run restaurant. The atmosphere is intentionally welcoming — every dish is made from scratch using the freshest ingredients, and the warmth of the late Taline’s kitchen is palpable the moment you step inside. For those seeking an immersive cultural experience through food, this is a rare and genuine find in Toronto.