Melani

What is Melani? Taking over the multi-level Yonge Street footprint formerly occupied by Byblos Uptown, Melani is INK Entertainment's coastal Greek dining room just north of Eglinton Avenue. Executive Chef Nick Vorias oversees a menu steeped in Aegean tradition, served in a luminous room detailed with woven rattan fixtures, hand-painted ceramics, and living greenery. Seating ranges from intimate banquettes across the 120-seat main dining floor to a relaxed mezzanine lounge and dedicated private dining rooms.

Melani Menu & What to Order Dining here revolves around shared mezze and wood-fired preparations. Start by pairing house-baked breads with velvety taramosalata before diving into the charred htapodi (grilled octopus over skordalia and pomegranate molasses). For larger plates, the whole grilled branzino with capers and lemon olive oil shines alongside the mixed souvlaki platter laden with spiced lamb, kofta, and feta-dusted Greek fries. Complement the meal with Mediterranean herbal cocktails or Greek coastal wines, leaving room for the chocolate pistachio crunch dessert.

Know Before You Go Tables for prime evening slots—especially Thursday through Saturday when weekend DJs elevate the room's tempo—book quickly online, so advance reservations are strongly recommended. The kitchen operates exclusively for dinner service starting at 5:00 p.m. nightly. Transit is straightforward with Eglinton subway station a five-minute walk south, while street parking and nearby Green P lots handle drivers.