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
Starting June 6, 2026, Diwan will reopen with Prix Fixe service for Museum visitors, group bookings, and the general public with a brand new menu!
Service will be on select weekends from 11am – 3pm:
- Saturday, June 6
- Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14
- Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 (Father’s Day!)
- Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28
Two and three course meal options available. Download the menu for details.
Reservations are recommended with walk-ins accepted subject to capacity.
We look forward to welcoming guests this fall for a new restaurant experience.
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.
Group Bookings
The restaurant now offers two prix fixe packages catering to large groups and tours. Download the Group Bookings Menu to preplan for your visit.
Enquiries and Reservations: agakhanmuseum@thefooddudes.com
About
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.
