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Amaya

1701 Bayview Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
416-322-3270
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Ranked #271 of 4,168 restaurants in Toronto
Price range: €16 - €19
Cuisines: Indian
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Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: South of Eglinton Avenue
Description: Joanne Kates (The Globe and Mail Restaurant Critic) writes…”Amaya, which opened recently in the (renovated) premises of the former Jov, is heaven-sent. The combination of silken service and excellent ingredients freshly cooked, with sensitive spicing, is seductive in the way that only the food of the subcontinent can be - rich, assertive, complex, exotic.” Just as the food avoids clichés, so does the setting. The 40-seat dining room is accented with subtle hints of India through stunning photography creating an inviting atmosphere that is casual and friendly yet elegant and sophisticated.
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Toronto, Canada
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Having a Groupon is sometimes produces a questionable result. In this case, the restaurant was a pleasant surprise. I took a good friend who is a bit of an Indian food connaisseur for a birthday dinner. She loved it. Unfortunately, I should have copied down the dishes that we had. There was a great chicken dish and 2 vegetable dishes--1... More

Thornhill, ON
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

I have always told friends that Amaya has the best Indian food in Toronto. Last night they disproved that overwhelmingly. Starters were good - the lamb lollipops and the lobster curry cocktail. Well presented and very tasty. After that it all was down hill. The two main courses were not well prepared. Butter chicken and saag paneer were less than... More

Toronto, Canada
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65 reviews 65 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I went to Amaya on the last day of a Groupon; so the place was packed with procrastinating bargain-hunters like me, mostly young couples from the neighbourhood. I was dining solo, which I find is always a good test of the quality of service. The staff didn't listen when I told them I was alone for the evening, as they... More

Delray Beach, Florida
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189 reviews 189 reviews
88 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We have dined here many times and ordered for take out as well. Without a doubt the best Indian in Toronto. Butter chicken sauce is smooth with a little bite. Love the madras chicken, lamb with lime, dahl, sweet n sour eggplant, kale n jackfruit and so many others it is hard not to list the entire menu.

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vancouver, british columbia, canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We didn't know what to expect when I made reservations for dinner, but I was impressed once we got there. I have to say that our experience was one of excellence and enjoying this restaurant's well executed idea of a truly refined way of making an evening special through great food and service - from the discreetly welcome at the... More

Toronto, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Four of us got together at Amaya to celebrate a birthday and Indian food is great for sharing. We ordered many dishes and I, for one, was stuffed when we left. You need a reservation and I suggest avoiding the 7:00 to 8:00 time period on a Friday or Saturday night because there were many people waiting at the door... More

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Toronto, Canada
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31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I love this place for the chef's special. The lamb kabob / popsicles are to die for. The last time I went, they had just renovated and the prices were up. I kind of think the prices are a bit too high - but I still love the place.May just have to go a bit less often.

See 27 more reviews by Bruce M for Toronto
Toronto, Canada
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35 reviews 35 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

Sometimes Valentine's Day is just too commercial an event. How do you make it an interesting surprise and not a cliché? We answered this question to our satisfaction and quite by accident. Driving down Bayview unexpectedly early on a slushy, damp evening, we dropped in to Amaya to see if there was space before the rush. There was and we... More

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14 restaurant reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

i'm not impressed... it's a clean and decent place but the food is not really indian... could come again but i'm not crazy about their food plus it is on the expensive side.

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Markham, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

A convenient location on Yonge Street, uptown Toronto. WQarm decor. Friendly, knowledgeable service. Helpful when ethnic foods are involved. Very well prepared dishes. Fairly close to authentic. Well seasoned. Ideal for those who prefer ethnic food that has not been toned down.

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