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Mideastro Yorkville
Mideastro is a bolt from the blue, er, Vaughan. Mediterranean fusion, Middle Eastern Plus. Chef Benny Cohen is wonderfully brash: He shows just why the Middle East is the spicemeister of the world and he mixes traditions with élan. Fish cocktails are glasses of chopped tuna-tabule salad mixed with different liquors. Couscous, the ME’s fave starch, is handrolled to perfection matched with seafood, drenched in a rich, winey sauce. And there are no meatballs in town to rival the spicy kufta, ground lamb and beef under a foccacia lid with hot yogourt and tahina sauce.
"Gina Mallet-National post"
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45 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 45 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(25)
- good for groups(20)
- special occasion(18)
- neighborhood gem(15)
- romantic(13)
- notable wine list(8)
Mideastro Yorkville Reviews List
Review 1 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"fried fig dessert was excellent.
The rest were just average."
The rest were just average."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been to Mideastro 4 times and we love it! Sometimes the service can be slow but the food is absolutely delicious. It really is one of the city's gems."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 3 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall excellent food, choice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall excellent food, choice and service. We were late for our reservation and their were no issues. Very accommodating."
Dined on 27/04/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food. Great service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food. Great service. Toooo loud!!!"
Dined on 27/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 5 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great servise food was uncooked
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great servise food was uncooked anc cold"
Dined on 21/04/2013
2010
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Review 6 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a wonderful experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a wonderful experience at Mideastro. The food was excellent and the service very attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend this restaurant and go back again.
The ambiance is not too noisy and you can linger over your meal."
The ambiance is not too noisy and you can linger over your meal."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Upscale middle eastern bistro
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious middle eastern food, sophisticated yet comfortable setting and attentive and informed service - all ingredients for a great evening. Wonderful mixes of flavours - we particularly liked the eggplant appetizer, the fish tagine and the paella. Will definitely return."
Dined on 17/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 8 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent appetizers but the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent appetizers but the lamb main was over-cooked. Interesting menu choices. We will give it another try."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2011
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Review 9 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service, excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent service, excellent food, a bit pricy but...well worth it"
Dined on 02/03/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 10 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing Restaurant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very fancy restaurant! Slightly older crowd. The food was fantastic and very professionally made."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 11 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
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Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good twists on classic middle-eastern fare without being too far out there."
Dined on 24/01/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our third experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"This was our third experience at Mideastro Yorkville and each occasion has been fantastic. The service is friendly and knowledgable and the food is outstanding. The portions were more then enough and the chef does an amazing job with the choices he offers. We highly recommend Mideastro in Yorkville for any occasion."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was our first time here
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was our first time here and we had mixed feelings. My husbands dish which was a recommendation from our server was excellent. We cannot remember the name of it but it was a mixture of meets served in a pot with a pastry "lid". Very good. My stuffed portabello
mushroom had no flavour because of lack of spices. The quinoa with it was excellent. The server and host tried very hard though to make up my disappointment from offering fresh truffles to changing the dish entirely.
Even though this dish really missed the handling of the disappointment I expressed was very well addressed. It means we will go back and give it another try.
Very cool interior! Loved that the tables are well spaced and not crammed together like so many plac"
mushroom had no flavour because of lack of spices. The quinoa with it was excellent. The server and host tried very hard though to make up my disappointment from offering fresh truffles to changing the dish entirely.
Even though this dish really missed the handling of the disappointment I expressed was very well addressed. It means we will go back and give it another try.
Very cool interior! Loved that the tables are well spaced and not crammed together like so many plac"
Dined on 26/01/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The atmosphere and food were
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The atmosphere and food were good. It was too expensive for what you got. They nickle and dime you by charging $15 for water that is in a decanter already on your table without telling you there is a charge. The special was Bison Wellington. They did not say the price. A member of our party ordered it and there was a charge of $60. It was too expensive for what you got. I've been to better restaurants that didn't charge as much. The recommended wine tyrmed out to be $93 a bottle. Against steep. The meal was over $ 650 for 6 before tip. For that kind of money I would prefer elsewhere in the city. Won't be running back. They are out pricing themselves."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2012
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Review 15 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Interesting blend of herbs
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Interesting blend of herbs and spices makes this a great spot for foodies. Wait staff friendly. Only slight negative - enjoyed the booth for the ambiance and ease of talking with the whole group but the booth seats were a little uncomfortable"
Dined on 24/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 16 for Mideastro Yorkville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Wanted to love it, barely liked it.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had been very excited to try Mideastro having heard so many good things about it. Being middle-eastern myself and having experienced traditional middle-eastern cooking my whole life, I was eager to taste their "new spin" on the cuisine of the region.
I was surprised by some of the menu items and ingredient choices. Burrata, for example, while Mediterranean, is not something typically employed in mideastern cooking. Still, I would have afforded them great latitude had they executed these dishes well. As it turned out, I was disappointed.
Among the 5 appetizers 4 entrees and 2 desserts at our table, there was nothing that I would go back for. The service was pleasant and attentive but the food simply didn't measure up."
Dined on 19/01/2013
2009
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Mideastro Yorkville
Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate