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.
Starting January 1, 2026, both the Courtyard Café and Diwan will be temporarily closed.
The Courtyard Café will reopen on January 14, 2026, while Diwan will remain closed until further notice as we update our food and beverage offerings.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon with exciting changes designed to enhance your Museum experience. Thank you for your understanding.
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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.
