Lentil Soup
$9.00Hearty, traditional spiced golden-brown lentil soup simmered with aromatic herbs and drizzled with olive oil.
Hearty, traditional spiced golden-brown lentil soup simmered with aromatic herbs and drizzled with olive oil.
Robust and aromatic roasted green wheat soup crafted with tender shredded chicken and earthy spices.
Delicate beef dumplings and roasted garlic gently simmered in a rich, comforting yogurt mint sauce.
Hand-cut calamari dusted with seasoned flour and dry za'atar, fried to crispy perfection and served with house mint mayo.
A magnificent sharing board featuring a velvety selection of hummus, labneh, mutabal, and muhammara, served with warm homemade pita bread.
Sautéed tender chicken livers tossed with caramelized onions, garlic, and a sweet-tart pomegranate molasses reduction.
Tender vine leaves stuffed with seasoned rice, bell pepper, onion, chickpea, parsley, tomato, garlic, and pomegranate molasses.
Spicy Middle Eastern sausage sautéed with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and fiery jalapeños.
A rich dip made from roasted red peppers, onions, toasted walnuts, bread crumbs, bulgur, and pomegranate molasses.
Crispy fried cauliflower, zucchini, and bell peppers drizzled with signature tahini sauce and zucchini labneh dressing.
Grilled nabulsi cheese topped with blistered cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil leaves.
Freshly baked traditional Middle Eastern flatbread, soft and fluffy (2 pieces).
A magnificent tower of roasted eggplant, bell pepper, green onion, coriander, parsley, chopped walnuts, and pomegranate molasses.
Smoky charred eggplant blended with roasted garlic, rich tahini sauce, and topped with vibrant pomegranate seeds.
Hearty fava beans mixed with garlic, fresh parsley, jalapeño, diced tomatoes, and premium olive oil.
Creamy whipped chickpeas blended smoothly with traditional tahini sauce, served with warm pita.
Strained Middle Eastern yogurt topped with chopped walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, fragrant za'atar, and shatta chili paste.
Pan-seared golden halloumi cheese paired with baked tomatoes, garlic, and fresh parsley.
Crispy, golden-brown spiced chickpea fritters crafted with authentic herbs and spices.
Homemade artisan selection of house-pickled vegetables and premium mixed olives.
Fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, parsley, and aromatic herbs tossed in a velvety tahini sauce.
Traditional house-salad featuring crisp parsley, tomatoes, bulgur wheat, green onions, and fresh mint in a bright lemon-olive oil dressing.
Peppery arugula tossed with halloumi cheese, pickled red onions, walnuts, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots, and sumac.
Smoked wheat grains, mixed greens, ruby pomegranate seeds, roasted beetroot, fried halloumi, and orange date vinaigrette.
Crisp blend of tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, red onions, fresh mint, parsley, lettuce, crunchy fried pita shards, and sumac.
Crispy shredded kataifi dough layered with unripened sweet cheese, topped with crushed pistachios and sweet sugar syrup.
Minced Ontario lamb and beef skewers grilled over charcoal, served with fattoush and your choice of za'atar potato or rice.
Marinated lamb chops grilled to perfection, served with za'atar potato, smoked wheat, and zucchini labneh.
Tender prime beef tenderloin skewers grilled over open flames, served with fattoush and your choice of za'atar potato or rice.
Whole Mediterranean seabass stuffed with garlic and parsley, served with coriander potato and creamy tahini Darna.
Marinated chicken skewers charbroiled over open flames, served with fattoush and your choice of za'atar potato or rice.
Tender Ontario lamb skewers grilled over open coals, served with fattoush and your choice of za'atar potato or rice.
A lavish platter of kabab, beef tenderloin, and chicken skewers. Served with fattoush and your choice of za'atar potato or rice.
Tender beef tenderloin tossed with tomatoes, garlic, green onions, jalapeños, sumac, and poached eggs, served with homemade bread.
Spicy sausage, tomatoes, garlic, green onions, jalapeños, sumac, and poached eggs simmered to perfection.
Traditional vegetarian shakshuka featuring tomatoes, garlic, jalapeños, green onions, coriander, parsley, and poached eggs with homemade bread.
Tomatoes, garlic, green onions, poached eggs, jalapeños, and zucchini labneh dressing, served with homemade bread.
Traditional brown lentils, handmade noodles, caramelized onions, Swiss chard, and pomegranate molasses.
Pan-seared Mediterranean seabass fillet served over caramelized onions, Darna specialty rice, and slivered almonds.
Tender sliced marinated beef with pickles, fresh fattoush salad, and specialty house bread.
Fire-roasted chicken thighs seasoned with za'atar, served over smoked wheat alongside crisp fattoush.
Layers of eggplant, rich tomato sauce, chickpeas, fried pita, tahini-yogurt sauce, pomegranate seeds, fresh mint, and slivered almonds. Served with bulgur or rice.
Kebbeh dumplings stuffed with minced meat and walnuts, simmered in a rich garlic yogurt sauce.
Minced lamb and beef, potatoes, caramelized onions, and savory tahini sauce. Served with bulgur or rice.
Tender okra pods baked with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, coriander, and parsley. Served with bulgur or rice.
Minced lamb and beef wrapped in vine leaves, baked with eggplant, potatoes, and tangy tomato sauce. Served with bulgur or rice.
Mediterranean seabass fillet, shrimp, calamari, bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, coriander, and parsley casserole. Served with bulgur or rice.
Hearty braised stew featuring potatoes, carrots, onions, eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, cauliflower, and vegetarian za'atar gravy. Served with bulgur or rice.
Tender chunks of potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and eggplant braised in rich house gravy inside a clay pot. Served with bulgur or rice.
Plump shrimp simmered with sun-dried tomatoes, coriander, onions, mushrooms, and garlic tomato sauce in a clay pot. Served with bulgur or rice.
Tender chicken with cauliflower, zucchini, carrots in a creamy garlic lemon mint sauce. Served with bulgur or rice.
Tender beef stewed with potatoes, carrots, zucchini, eggplant in house gravy in a traditional clay pot. Served with bulgur or rice.
Crisp and refreshing lemon-lime soda can.
Pure, crisp bottled drinking water (500ml).
Classic zero-sugar cola can.
Classic refreshing Coca-Cola soda can.
Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of East York on Bayview Avenue, Darna Middle Eastern Kitchen offers an authentic, soul-warming culinary journey through the Levant. Embracing traditional Palestinian and broader Middle Eastern culinary traditions, this relaxed eatery features an open kitchen centered around a magnificent wood-burning oven. The dining room balances casual neighborhood charm with trendy, warm aesthetics, making it an inviting destination for everything from relaxed weekend brunches to intimate dinners and lively group gatherings.
The menu at Darna shines with handcrafted mastery, slow-cooked casseroles, and wood-fired specialties. Diners are encouraged to experience the following standout dishes:
Darna delivers remarkable culinary value with generous portions designed for sharing. Starters and mezze range from CA$13 to CA$25, while hearty main courses and braised clay pots span CA$24 to CA$43. The pricing reflects the premium quality of Ontario meats, fresh herbs, and scratch-made preparation, ensuring every dish offers both authenticity and generous hospitality.
Whether you choose to dine inside near the open wood-burning kitchen or enjoy the lovely patio during warmer months, the welcoming ambiance shines through. Street parking is conveniently available nearby on Bayview Ave. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dietary needs are thoughtfully accommodated across the menu, making it an inclusive culinary gem in Toronto.
214 Laird Dr #101, East York, ON M4G 3W4, Canada
3885 Yonge St, North York, ON M4N 2P2, Canada
1912 Avenue Rd, North York, ON M5M 4A1, Canada
3778 Bathurst St, North York, ON M3H 3M6, Canada
1977 Leslie St, North York, ON M3B 2M3, Canada
125 Moatfield Dr, North York, ON M3B 3L6, Canada
Yes! Darna offers an extensive selection of vegetarian and vegan specialties, including classics like Hummus, Mutabal, Baba Ghanouj, Falafel, Tabouleh, and vegetarian Fukhara stews.
The Darna Sampler, Fukhara Ontario Lamb, Fattet Batenjan, and the freshly baked Kunafah are among the most celebrated and ordered dishes by regular guests.
Starters and mezze typically range from CA$13 to CA$25, while signature clay pots and grilled meat skewers range between CA$24 and CA$43.
Yes, Darna provides convenient takeout and delivery services, allowing you to enjoy their authentic wood-fired Middle Eastern dishes at home.
Darna is located at 1613 Bayview Ave, East York, ON M4G 3B5, Canada, situated conveniently along the vibrant Bayview and Millwood strip.
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