Diwan
Diwan offers innovative approaches to Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian cuisines, special dishes inspired by the culinary traditions of cultures featured in Aga Khan Museum exhibitions, and an ambience that blends 18th-century decorative art with contemporary design and comfort.
At Diwan and the Courtyard Café, all dishes are 100% Halal-certified.
Diwan
A New Chapter Is Coming
Diwan will be temporarily closing as we work with our new vendor to refresh and reimagine the space. The restaurant will undergo renovations to create an exciting new experience for Museum visitors.
When we reopen this fall, you’ll discover a beautiful new look, an elevated atmosphere, and a completely reimagined menu featuring fresh flavours, creative dishes, and plenty of surprises.
We are incredibly grateful for your support and can’t wait to welcome you back to experience what’s next.
Stay tuned for updates throughout the renovation journey.
We look forward to seeing you.
Courtyard Café
Located in the Museum’s light-filled Atrium, the Courtyard Café is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a serene break. Offering a selection of lunch items, sweets, and beverages, it’s the perfect way to end (or start) your Museum visit.
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Choose Your Dining Experience
Delight in the sumptuous décor and sharing menu of Diwan’s dining room. Grab a light meal or quick bite under the soaring ceiling of the Museum’s courtyard café. And, from mid-May until September, weather permitting, enjoy alfresco food and drinks on Diwan’s patio, called one of Toronto’s prettiest patios by the Los Angeles Times and one of Toronto’s best by Now Magazine.
Diwan’s Extraordinary Décor
The ornate wooden panels that adorn the walls of Diwan’s bright and modern dining space were hand-carved and painted in 1799 and once decorated a private house in Damascus, Syria. Syrian homes are well-known for their exquisite interiors, and these panels, which are part of the Aga Khan Museum’s permanent collection, evoke those famously splendid surroundings. The panels’ dense patterns and rich textures, known as ajami, are a unique and authentic backdrop to Diwan’s cuisine.
Courtyard Café
Our Courtyard Café is located in the Museum’s light-filled Atrium, where visitors will find an assortment of light snacks and refreshments.
