Fat Pasha
| Fat Pasha | |
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Interactive map of Fat Pasha | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | April 11, 2014 |
| Chef | Anthony Rose |
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| Location | 414 Dupont Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 43°40′26″N 79°24′42″W / 43.6738°N 79.4117°W |
| Seating capacity | 50[1] |
| Website | fatpasha |
Fat Pasha is a Middle Eastern Israeli restaurant in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[2][3] Anthony Rose is the chef.[4] Bon Appétit has said the restaurant serves "hipster Jewish soul food".[5]
History
The restaurant was started by chef-owner Anthony Rose in April 2014.[6] Rose, who owns and operates other restaurants in Toronto, wanted to open a concept based on his Jewish heritage and the "laid-back" dining culture of Israel.[1]
Concept
The restaurant's name, Fat Pasha, comes from a Turkish phrase used to describe a "powerful man".[1]
Fat Pasha's cuisine and dishes are based on Israeli street food, such as shakshuka, and European Jewish food such as schmaltz and gribenes.[1][6]
Recognition
Writing for The Globe and Mail in 2014, restaurant critic Chris Nuttall-Smith praised Fat Pasha as chef Anthony Rose’s “best effort yet,” highlighting its generous portions, lively atmosphere, and inventive take on modern Israeli cooking, while noting occasional missteps such as overcooked fish and bland pita.[7]
The business was named a Bib Gourmand restaurant by the Michelin Guide at Toronto's inaugural 2022 Michelin Guide ceremony, and retained the designation 2023.[2] It lost the designation in 2024 and has since been removed from the Michelin Guide.[8]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Youdan, Caroline (5 February 2014). "Coming Soon: Fat Pasha, a Middle Eastern restaurant from Rose and Sons chef Anthony Rose". Toronto Life. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ a b "2022 Toronto MICHELIN Bib Gourmands". MICHELIN Guide. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ Nuttall-Smith, Chris (2014-06-27). "For a good time (and lots of food), head to Fat Pasha". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ Liu, Karon (2025-05-23). "Would you pay $41 for roasted cauliflower? What this status menu item says about eating out in Toronto now". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "Fat Pasha". Bon Appétit. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ a b Adilman, Nobu (14 April 2014). "Fat Pasha Completes The 'Dupont Holy Trinity'". Eater Toronto. Vox Media. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ Nuttall-Smith, Chris (27 June 2014). "For a good time (and lots of food), head to Fat Pasha". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ Mannie, Kathryn (20 September 2025). "5 Michelin-awarded restaurants have closed in Toronto. Here's why". Toronto Today. Village Media. Retrieved 4 October 2025.