Small, cozy, vibrant restaurant with a French prix fixe menu (for dinner at least); with a fixed…read moremenu and a revolving set of specials (soup of the day, fish of the day etc). The prix fixe is available as 2 course or 3 course, with a slightly lower cost for 3 course vegetarian. There is also a fairly extensive cocktail and wine menu. We went with 2, 2 course meals, sharing the appetizer and dessert. For the appetizer we had the "Feuilleté au Chèvre", a baked potato, leek and goats cheese pastry with a side garden salad. The salad was well dressed, with a great mustard based dressing. The tart was perfectly composed, great balance of pastry, vegetables and cheese. For the entrees, we had the "Magret de Canard" and "Coq au Vin". Both were excellent - perfectly cooked, and great accompaniments; but the red wine sauce with the chicken was the standout. For dessert we shared the "Clafoutis aux Poires", pears baked in thin layers of pastry with vanilla ice cream. It was freshly baked, and not too sweet - so a great end to the dinner. The overall service was great - well timed, not over bearing and friendly. This is a great place for the the special occasion or treat;

My husband and I arrived to Le Baratin on a Saturday evening with a reservation. Unbeknownst to my…read morehusband, he selected "inside or outside". We were disappointed to be sat outside by rushing traffic, but our server (perhaps also the owner) looked like he could tell our disappointment and said he would try to help. I mentioned this wasn't the vibe for our Anniversary dinner I was hoping. One move inside to bar stools, two glasses of champagne on the house and another move to a table later, we finally got the cozy dinner vibe we had anticipated. We selected the 3 course dinner and were not disappointed. After a questionable decision to not eat lunch but have snacks, we weee understandably starving. The tomato tart and salad were delicious. The duck was rich, flavorful and came with a decadent sauce. My husband was also impressed with his steak frites followed by chocolate mousse. I enjoyed my cheesecake back at our hotel. In all, this was a great dinner and a great save by our server, you can tell he just really wanted to make sure we have a nice dinner for our anniversary. It is quite a small restaurant so I know they were absolutely doing the best they could. Cheers!

I first came during Summerlicious 2024 and they weren't serving their regular menu, so I HAD to…read morereturn to experience their tried & true dishes. We've dined indoors and in their outdoor covered patio - overall a romantic traditional space and I particularly liked that the patio was secluded with greenery, white glass framed windows, and had the sounds of the trickling small water fountain. We ordered some appies: -Escargot Tartan (interesting to try, texture and taste similar to a denser mushroom) -Stracciatella & Caviar (rich and creamy balanced with the salty bursts of caviar) -Pain au lait (the brioche was nice and fluffy) Mains: -Nova Scotia lobster linguine bisque (initially didn't look like there were a lot of lobster meat, but in between the pasta were some generous chunks) -Ribeye (I thought the potato tart component stood out with the textures!!) Then dessert: -Seasonal mille feuille (great, no notes) Overall - I felt like I was transported to a French upscale inn and would love to come back. Next time, we were recommended their foie gras, scallops & frog legs, and Sole Meunière (fish dish meant for 2 people where the server carves it in front of you - I did notice the fish appeared pretty small. Maybe an option if you wanted a lighter main)

Auberge has been on my list for a while and finally made a visit during Winterlicous. It was really…read morechallenging to get a table on short notice for Saturday dinner. It seems like they are booked out but we gave them a call and they were able to squeeze us in for 5:15pm reservation on Saturday. Underground parking available and they validate it even if you come a bit earlier than your reservation. I love the charming little house exterior and warm country charm interiors. I ordered their salade de lyonnaise, lamb sirloin and chocolate torte. All were good. Though my friend couldn't have any alcohol and the lamb had a red wine sauce, instead they gave her some kind of reduction or au jus sauce with her lamb and it was absolutely delicious, way better than the actual sauce that came with our lamb and beef mains. We ended up using some of her sauce for our dishes too. I also tried the leek soup and pork terrine appetizers, which was also good though I especially liked the salad with the egg on top. The desserts are probably the highlight of my meal. I love the chocolate torte I had at the end and also tasted the apple tarte which was also great. I think for the Winterlicious menu, the quality of desserts are certainly better than other spots I've had. We also enjoyed the drinks, I had a lychee mocktail and my table had some wine and spanish coffee and decaf cappuccino which was also good. The staff was very attentive though my friend, while she told the staff she doesn't have a shrimp allergy she just didn't want shrimp in her soup. Somehow it was served with it but they did later corrected it, which is all good just a minor hiccup. Probably better to just have us eat it for her than bother with the changes.

Who knew my new favourite French spot in the city would end up being in East Chinatown? Batifole is…read morea lowkey fun night out with its casually elegant vibe, welcoming atmosphere, and some outstanding food. - Cassolette d'Escargots: Escargot drowned in a creamy sauce. Unusual but it definitely worked. - Foie Gras: Cold and intensely creamy. The side bread was divine. - Duck Confit: Fall-off-the-bone tender yet also hearty at the same time. Heavy on the sauce and galette, which I liked. - Fish of the Day: Looked deceptively simple, almost like a kids dish. But the fish was almost souffle-like in texture with every bite. - Apple Tartetatin: Beautiful presentation, strong apple taste. - Souffle: Can see why this is a crowd pleaser with how light, airy and custard it was. I've fallen in love with this place and its take on French cuisine. Will definitely be back, especially as their menu changes seasonally.

This is a hidden gem in East Chinatown area! My boyfriend…read moreattempted to make a reservation for Valentine's day the first week of January to be placed on the waitlist. But thank you to the people who couldn't make it, we were able to secure a table for that night. Because it's Valentine's, they had a prix fixe menu to make things easier for their kitchen staff and for the indecisive customers. They had 2 options for appetizers and entrees, so we ordered one of each to sample everything. The mise en bouche was a little bite sized puff pastry with cheese inside, that was so delicious and was a great start to the meal. The appetizers were Oreille de la Belle Aurore and mussels. The Oreille was a sandwiched between 2 pieces of puffed pastry sheets really adding to the texture to the plate. The olive sauce really surprised me as it really enhanced the flavour. The mussel dish had large pieces of mussels in a sauce that was potato based. I was surprised by how light it was. The appetizers were so delicious and the portions were generous, for a moment, I forgot we had entrees on the way! For the entree, we had Vol-au-vent and Veal Rack Roti. The Vo-au-vent had lobsters on a puff pastry, I really enjoyed how the lobster was completely deshelled and surprised how the puff pastry was still crispy even though the dish was saucy! The flavour and texture was really there with this dish. The veal was done exceptionally well! The flavour was amazing and the texture was so tender. We can eat this dish all day if we can. Right when we thought we finished the best dish, we were presented with our desserts, Exotic Flower. It was a meringue dessert topped with vanilla cream, pineapple sorbet and passionfruit sauce. The presentation of this dish is art and we really enjoyed it. It was so good, we will probably come just for dessert on the regular! The atmosphere of the space is so cute, reminding us of our recent trip to France. The food was spectacular and the staff were so attentive and friendly! We definitely look forward to coming back for their regular menu. We are extremely excited to have found you!

I happen to discover Maison T while scrolling Instagram. A local favourite, this place is run by a…read morehusband and wife team with years of restaurant experience. The husband is from Japan so his dishes are a Japanese-French fusion. Their steak frites is one of their classic dishes that is a must try. They have specials and have a wide range of drinks. Their desserts are also very delicious. Going back to the owners, the wife serves as host, but is also knowledgeable in wine. She circulate the restaurant and seems really keen to get to know the customers. I have already been here twice and can't wait to return. Reservations are a must! Good for: dinner, drinks, French cuisine

AMAZING, the price is a little bit more elevated, but for the extravagances and the beauty of the…read morefood, it is most definitely worth it. The ambience is definitely something to long after the music is wonderful and the service is extremely well. Done with the food is incredibly precise and the definition of beautiful. What's so amazing about this restaurant is that everything is so in sync the head chef seems to treat all of his kitchen staff with utmost respect and does not hesitate to teach them what they might not know he is the opposite of what we would think stereotypical harsh chef would be. The chef's wife is in charge of the dine in. She is a warm and bubbly character. That makes sure everything is up to the high expectation we all have once we go there for dinner. Once again, yes, the prices are a little bit elevated, but for a gourmet restaurant, it is absolutely worth it his magnificent little restaurant and everybody there is extremely kind and the food is nothing less than delicious.

We have been meaning to check out this restaurant for a while and recently did so for a…read morecelebration. We made reservations ahead of time but it wasn't necessary as we were the only one of two tables when we arrived. We were promptly seated and service was excellent throughout the night. We started with the artichoke salad and the chef pate. This was followed by almond sole and the orange duck. Each dish was meticulously prepared ( I've never had my carrots bundled so neatly before). I really liked both mains. The atmosphere is a bit dated, but still nicely maintained, clean and tidy.

Very high prices, for example $27.00 for a basic Cesar salad). The food was quite mediocre and…read moreservice very slow for a place that was practically empty on the evening we ate there. Not worth the money.

Since I live nearby, I've visited there several times, and it's always been a good experience…read more My only complaint is about the prices, which I find a bit high, but since it's one of the few upscale restaurants in the neighborhood, I don't hesitate to take my visitors there.

This little French bistro is located in an old house near Bloor and Sherbourne. The decor brings…read moreyou back in time and gives off a sense of an old boarding house. They've definitely put some thought into the decorations. We came on a Sunday night for dinner and reserved on OpenTable. The first thing we noticed was that the dining tables are very small, so it was a little cramped for sharing appetizers. We ordered: Escargots: cooked in shell with an almond sauce. Not bad but not too exciting 1/2 dozen oysters: served with a variety of sauces including a "spicy" hot sauce. Both my wife and I prefer to eat our oysters plain to savour the freshness and sweetness. These were PEI oysters and a little small. Striped bass: clearly previously frozen, as it has that freezer aftertaste. If you're going to use non-fresh fish you need to know what seasonings to use to remove the freezer taste. Or use better ingredients. Beef bourguignon: cooked to a good tenderness with a good mix of side vegetables. Definitely a step up from the fish. Absinthe dark chocolate mousse: Good flavours. Mousse was denser than expected. Overall the food was 2.5 stars, rounded up to 3.

On a very cold and windy weekend afternoon we joined the long line up around the corner. The cold…read morewindstorm and long lineup should have been two red flags. Instead we insisted on braving the elements. During the hour long wait outside on the sidewalk the outdoor patio umbrella began waving precariously to and fro in the strong windstorm. It nearly knocked over one very tall patron who was reading his phone and oblivious to the swaying patio umbrella. Grey clouds were rolling in. No one seemed to be bothered by the potential storm. We kept telling ourselves the food would be worth the wait. A table became available for our group and we hurried inside to warm up our frostbitten faces. Our pleasant server quickly took our orders, exchanged some pleasant banter and immediately brought our drinks to the table. Although the inside space was tight our seat neighbors were very friendly. They were in town for a while visiting family and the family decided to have brunch together before touring the city. Our food arrived promptly. It was prepared quickly. The ambiance was convivial. A good time was had by all. We bought several pastries and bread to take home before leaving. It was worth the wait.

Had brunch here on a Thursday. Fortunately we didn't have to wait for a table. It not a very big…read morespace so there are long waits sometimes. The service was great and the food was as good as I remembered it to be. We even bought a few pastries to take away.

Had a great time at this authentic French restaurant just outside of downtown. The service was…read moregood. Plenty of seating. However it can be loud so be prepared for that. Food quality was excellent. We ordered the lamb and duck and all were simply divine! Full of flavor and savory. Parking can be a struggle to find but there's some street parking.

My BF surprised me with dinner reservations for our post Valentine's Day celebration! It's a new…read morerestaurant to try for the both of us. As we both had to work on Valentine's Day, so we always celebrate the day after. They have a wonderful menu. We ended up over ordering! We ordered 3 appys, and 2 mains! We were so full we had to skip dessert! We wanted to order everything! We got the duck liver mousse, the fried artichokes, the steak tartare. All of which was delicious. We got the duck confit and the hanger steak frites as our mains. It was a delicious meal and attentive service. Definitely looking forward to coming back to trying the rest of the menu.