Tamada

What is Tamada? Set along a bustling stretch of Yonge Street just north of Lawrence Avenue, Tamada brings the hearty, feast-driven traditions of Georgian home cooking to Lawrence Park North. The dining room keeps things unpretentious and comfortable, outfitted with warm wood finishes, traditional Caucasian tapestries, and closely arranged tables built for sharing large communal spreads.

Tamada Menu & What to Order The kitchen excels at hand-pleated khinkali—plump soup dumplings bursting with spiced beef-and-pork broth—and fresh-baked khachapuri variations, particularly the decadent cheese-and-egg Adjaruli bread. For mains, order the sizzling shkmeruli (garlic-bathed roast chicken) or clay-pot chakhokhbili, paired with a starter of walnut-stuffed eggplant rolls and assorted herb-rich pkhali. Pair your meal with an emerald Tarhun tarragon lemonade or traditional stewed fruit kompot, and save room for a flaky house-made Napoleon cake.

Know Before You Go Tamada is closed Mondays and serves lunch through dinner Tuesday to Sunday. The dining room fills up quickly on weekend evenings, so call ahead to secure a table if you are coming with a group. The restaurant sits a short five-minute walk north of Lawrence subway station, with Green P metered street parking along Yonge.