District Oven

District Social is an upscale Middle Eastern-Mediterranean restaurant and bar located in the trendy College and Ossington area. The restaurant is helmed by co-owner and executive chef Isam Kaisi, who also owns 93 Harbord and co-owns Blue Fig. The menu offers a creative mix of Middle Eastern and southern Mediterranean dishes, including mezze and tapas, kebabs, seafood platters, and flatbreads topped with halloumi cheese and za'atar. The restaurant's name, District Oven, refers to the big village ovens that were once a central part of Mediterranean communities. The restaurant aims to provide a gathering place where guests can enjoy delicious, authentic, and innovative dishes that encourage sharing, lingering, and savoring. In addition to the food, District Oven also offers a selection of infused cocktails that combine old-school recipes with the aromas and spices of the region. The sleek and sexy space provides a chic atmosphere for Middle Eastern-Mediterranean dining.