Looking for an authentic French restaurant with a cool and casual vibe. Love the duck confit and the frogs legs were awesome. Plus my 4 friends really enjoyed their steak frites. Their meals were so big that they left some of each behind. All the desserts were also yummy. And a prix fixe 3 course dinner was only $35. Two dinners and a brunch over the course of the year - all excellent with great service each time. Definitely on the list for more meals in the future. read more

CLEARLY as you can tell... I'M a Foodie. I swear if i wasn't a veggie i would be a good 200 lbs lol but luckily for my metabolism i am not. This place has been around for years and we all know why. The man that runs this ship knows what he is doing and loves what he is doing. French cuisine can definitely be an acquired taste. For those that are picky with their pallets i say ride on the wild side of your taste buds and give this place a try. Everything is fresh and homemade which doesn't get any better than that. With knowledgable and attentive staff this place make for a great group get together or a romantic evening. read more

Authentic French! I'd give it 5 Stars if it wasn't because of 1. their kind of condescending waiters 2. slower service 3. price If you are looking to eat some really authentic french appetizers, you'd have to make a trip to this place. Oh and their wine selections are just fantastic. Definitely try their Steak Tartar and/or Pate with your RED wine. If there is a couple of you and your are ordering a bottle of wine, expect your bill to be somewhere around $150-200. read more

Landed here after reading a few reviews for a French restaurant that served foie gras. In summary...I am definitely impressed. I have had my fair share of French cuisine around the world and I'm happy to have found this gem in Toronto. * Ambiance = very homey and felt like I was sitting in a restaurant in Paris. For an expensive menu, it was definitely not pretentious. This restaurant used to be in Kensington market and though I have not eaten at the previous location, you can kind of visualize the vibe in the restaurant. * Full bar with lots of alcohol choices. noticed people on laptops enjoying a drink after work... or while working... * Corkage is $25. * Server / hostess was very friendly and will let you eat in peace, with the occasional visits. * Food was definitely the highlight. Foie Gras & Chacuterie as appetizers. 3 huge pieces of Foie Gras for $25? And maple glazed with blueberry? Can't go wrong. We underestimated the portion sizes. Was expecting just one piece but it came with three and it was one of the most delicious ones I've had. Chacuterie was delicious too, with duck prosciutto and pulled duck - which were exceptional. For entree we had Horse tenderloin & Wild boar special, and the confit de canard. Confit de canard was very tasty, with very very crispy skin which is a plus. Would have been excellent with foie gras on top of the confit but that's how I would have served mine. Not new to horse, but definitely never had the tenderloin before, and it reminded me very much of beef and it was very tender and juicy. Wild Boar was good too. Would definitely order this again. * This is a place I'd recommend anyone interested in French food. Don't be fooled by the price on the menu because the portion sizes are huge! read more

Cute French restaurant in a neat area. The service was very friendly and passionate, and even did an impromptu wine testing for us when we weren't sure which bottle to order. We ordered the steak, Poisson fish, and Horse steak, and all were excellent. The Tomato jam with the steak was a perfect blend. For dessert we had the creme brûlée trio, and lemon tart and both were great and well accompanied by the port. read more

This place has gone way downhill! They focus on selling wine, the decor is weird and confusing its like sitting in a barn, food is bland and forgetable, service subpar and inattentive read more

This place is a gem. Food: amazing Beer menu: awesome I ventured here after a hard night out with a large group, and they were accommodating and friendly. Staff really know their stuff. Highly recommended. read more

Terrible. The arrogant and over opinionated bar staff were more keen on sharing personal cultural and political views than they were customer service. Although we enjoyed the wine served and the atmosphere of the venue, we felt uncomfortable and unwelcome due to the openly shared views of the bar staff. It is inappropriate for barstaff to share personal political opinions particularly when those opinions can be considered insulting to their diverse clientele, or any member of the general public. I have no intention of recommending this venue. read more

Best bar and bartenders in toronto...especially david. There is cache to a restairant that tells rude or entitled customers to go fuck themselves. This is one of those places. As an asshole...i love it read more

When it comes to French food and restaurants, I am difficult and demanding. During my visit there, several mistakes occurred that made this experience not the best. The charcuterie platter is OK, although pieces of terrine and pate are very small (this is pate, not caviar!). Duck confit was not juicy enough (in a nutshell, too dry) and for me the major error is to serve it warm (well, lukewarm) on a cold just-out-of-the-fridge lentil salad! Put the salad aside! or even better, serve the lentils warm! in a good light sauce... or a greasier one, with duck fat... Creme brûlée is too thick and powdery (do they add maizena in it?). The service was much too present. After asking twice for each dishes if everything is OK, you just want to start asking for some privacy! read more

A co-worker of my wife's told us about this French restaurant, and having had great French back in Vancouver at Les Faux Bourgois we were looking for a Toronto equivalent, and we think we succeeded. We managed to have an early dinner on a Sunday before there was a single person there to eat, so we sat down immediately and were watched over by the very friendly staff all night. My wife and I both went with the fixed menu and enjoyed every course, from appetizer to dessert. We walked away very happy people, ready to go back whenever the desire for French food strikes us. read more

What can I say? I am still astonished by the experience I've just had there - and I needed it. It's been a while I've been looking for new experiences in food, and La Palette provided me exactly what I was looking for. I shared from the appetizer to the dessert, including the wine with my husband and everything was perfect for the two of us. We started with the venison tartar, you shouldn't miss it! Delicious! Then, came the main dish: the three-way musk ox - now, this is THE THING, YOU WANT THAT. It's a musk-ox sausage, musk-ox tenderloin and musk-ox ragu served with magic sauce and everything delicious. The tenderloin is SOOO TENDER you can't believe it's not butter (ha). It's one of those things you have to try before you die. I'm glad I did. For dessert, we ordered the creme brulée trio. I've had, about eight years ago (yeah, man) an AMAZING CRÈME BRULÉE EXPERIENCE that I'll never forget (for those curious, the place is called Bar D'Hotel, in Rio de Janeiro). Finally, I've had a similar experience! And, I LOVE CRÈME BRULÉE! Service was impeccable, fast, friendly, perfect. I have no words to describe. If there's something I don't like there? Although I think the idea of having the kitchen in the middle of the restaurant seems super cool and modern, you end up smelling like food. I don't want that after spending lots of money in a restaurant. The stairs to the washroom are greasy for obvious reasons. Still, I loved it and plan to come back really soon. I am in love. read more

In planning our trip to Toronto, I asked my husband if he had any requests. In this case, he did have one: he wanted to try horse meat, since it's available in Canada and not the United States. So I found this spot which (as far as I could tell) is one of two places in Toronto that serves horse. And it's even on the brunch menu, which worked well with our plans. We walked in here one Sunday morning before a baseball game (that ended up being great for Blue Jays fans, but not for me, as my precious Astros lost 9-2), settled into a table near the back, and ordered mimosas. The ones here are a little pricey but definitely worth it because they use wonderful fresh juice (which seems to be rare these days). Then we both got the benedict with horse tenderloin. Maybe one of us should have gotten something else to contrast and compare, but it was time for ADVENTURE! What a delicious adventure it was. It is true that hollandaise makes everything better, the horse meat was delicious and tender like butta. I probably could have eaten two servings because it was so amazing. I'd like to have some for brunch this week, but I'm almost 2,000 miles away now, so that's not going to work. Maybe I'm just going to have to come back to Toronto so I can have it again. Can we make that happen? read more

One of my favorite restaurants in the city. The food and service is always on point. I recommend this place to all!

Since I heard this place is one of the best french place in town, i decided to give it a try. Environment /Service --Restaurant looks amazing from the outside. However, inside decroation is kind of disappointing. It is very old country style like you are eating at your grandma's old house. The table cloth colour theme and the chair made the resturant looks very cheap and sketchy. You would not expect the menu is this expensive when you look inside the restaurant. I think that's why most people walk by and look at the menu and then just walk away. -Service is nice. Waitress does know their food and menu and provide some valuable suggestion Food: --mussules (3/5) . The sauce of the day is coconut curry.It is a very unique sauce and i do think it's worthy of trying. However, the mussuls and sauce was not hot enough. The dish was warm, which made it less enjoyable. If it were hot enough, i believe you could smell and taste the sauce better. --Escargot (2/5). Escargot is very different than other french restaurant. It was not baked. It is more like fried escargot with mushroom. Again, the dish was warm and didnt look like freshly cooked at all. I was very upset about this dish since i LOVE escargot --Grilled horse meat and venison (4/5) The meat were cooked perfectly. When waitress informed me they cooked them rare, I were a little bit worried. However, it turned out to be perfect. You can feel that the meat is melting into your mouse. If you want to try something different, definitely order this dish. I have nothing to complain about it. --duck neck sausage (3.5/5) The meat and testure were great. Howeve, I don't like the puree because It was sweet. It was a light dish and suitable for summer. I just disliked the sweet flavour in the dish in general. We didnt order any alcohol and the bills is around $120. The price is okay in terms of the french food. However, i dont think i would go back again if i get to choose the resturant. read more

If today is Sunday, it must be time for brunch... so I picked my sweety up after choir and surprised her with a visit to La Palette. Somehow I had managed to not even know about this place until I walked by it for the 100th or so time... and today we went. The table across from us was empty, and then a sharply-dressed woman sat, ordered and began to read Walrus (taking notes, I might add). Coffee and desert were brought to her table which she finished, then paid her bill and left. I don't know why this was significant, but it struck me as perfect. One of my best memories of Paris is of watching a woman eat a sandwich on a bench in a park, and today was as pleasurable as that long-ago event. Oh sure, the map of Paris on the wall across form us was a pretty big cue, but without the cast there is no play, correct? Props and scenery are great, but you need actors to bring it to life (unless it's Ed & Nancy... ). I had the Omelette Espagnole with Frites and K had a Benedict with Bacon. Ordinarily I am a hot sauce junkie, but today I ate breakfast as it was delivered. Good decision, let me tell you. Though the egg was cooked more than I prefer, the subtlety of the chorizo and the herbs in the eggs were wonderful... the frites were perfectly done and, even rarer, perfectly salted. I only realized as I write this that there was no toast or other bready goodness (not supposed to be, I simply did not miss it), so that makes a good breakfast. The place is very nicely laid out, long bar along one side and open kitchen across from it. There is seating up front and again at the back, close but not crowded. the staff were very friendly, and even though it was quite crowded service was attentive and the food was prompt. Okay, I do not make it a habit of watching women eat in public, I swear. In fact, I cannot think of any other times I have done so. I promise.... but for some reason both of these people were compelling and I am fortunate to have noticed them. We have already decided that we will be returning for dinner at some point, and that alone is making me hungry. read more

Stop 2 of AlzCon 2k16. This place just gets me, which is evident as soon as you start walking down the center of the restaurant to locate the main seating area, only to be greeted by an open kitchen to your right where everything from frying pans to ancient washing boards to the giant vents are decorations, and a self-titled Wall of Booze to your left that apparently boasts over 150 different types of alcohol to drown your sad adult sorrows in. But I couldn't tell you about that. (There are flies, but I like to think they make the restaurant look alive.) If you look up, the ceiling is metal, with several lights hanging down - the seating area, to contrast, has a skylight. The tables are covered in colorful cloths, and you'll spot two or three chairs that don't match the red of the others, and that's perfectly fine. The walls are covered in paintings and drawings and other cool things - generally, this place is just very old-timey, and it instantly grabs you with its charm. As for food: Fromage Fondant, Foie Gras, Carrot Cake. It all shares a general theme of exuding this earthly, smoky feel to it, which I find hard to describe - in general, strong flavors that remind you of meat grilled over a charcoal fire (but without actually being meat grilled over a charcoal fire). Nuts, like pecans, are common. Sour and sweet where it doesn't feel necessary also is. It's a nice variety, and each dish tastes and looks distinctly different, but they all feel like they belong together. Man, what a nice atmosphere. I love it. 4/5 read more

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Horse tenderloin is very unique and the fries are delicious. The duck leg looks pretty good, I will definitely have a try next time. read more

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Loved this place. Don't usually order steak as can make it at home but the pesto on top was an amazing addition. Escargot was prepared in a way I've never had- the best way! And husband's duck dish was divine- though what it sat on top of could be improved including shelling the large Fava / Butter Beans. Great ambiance- relaxed, french country side, intimate. read more

Le Prix Fixe, s'il vous plaît! On Queen West, this is a nice casual spot to grab a French Bistro dinner. The service is friendly and we were seated at a small table at the back. I liked the poster artwork on the walls, but the tablecloths and decor was very outdated and borderline unappealing. Also, I did find the tables a bit close together, but at least I can check out what's on my neighbor's plate. The service was okay, but nothing notable. They had a list of specials but we were there for the Prix Fixe ($33) that included an appetizer, entree, and dessert. There were several options for appetizer including mussels and escargot. They escargot was surprisingly good. There were bits of spinach and crispy croutons in a butter sauce that wasn't saucy. The entree I ordered was the steak frites. My 6oz steak was perfectly cooked. The garlic butter and shallots were just awesome with the steak! Completely enjoyable! The dessert wasn't all that fantastic. I ordered the chocolate almond flourless torte. Fresh from the fridge, it was chocolately but had a strange aftertaste I didn't quite like. Also, I wished that they had more of a selection of French wines, for a French bistro. Overall, I didn't have a bad meal here but there's not enough "ooh-la-la" to bring me back. read more

Simply fantastic. We went a little crazy here and ate: - Oysters (5/5): a little trio of various types of oysters how cute - Foie gras (5/5):...its foie gras... - Duck confit (4/5): a beautifully prepared duck leg with a little corn and bean stew. Pretty hearty. - Trio of meats (5/5)..not sure what my friend got here, I believe it was horse, bison and duck. He seemed pretty happy! - Flourless chocolate cake: I am pretty sure it was good.. but I was too full to enjoy it =/ The ambiance, service and food are to point. I will be back. read more

I walk by this place all the time on my way to Loblaw's to get groceries, and I'd always wanted to try their prix fixe. I finally came here one night for a celebratory evening with a friend. Pros: *Our first server was very good. He helped us choose a great wine, and he took good care of us. *The escargot was very nice - it's super lightly breaded and fried, which is unusual, but it tasted great and the tangy sauces + wild mushrooms went great with it. *The house made sourdough was very nice, if a little dense, and the infused olive oil was very tasty. *My friend ordered the steak frites and the fries were AWESOME. Super crispy. *The prix fixe is a great deal. *The decor is very lovely. *I loved how their wine list is placed in an art book! And the selection, while small, is great. *The dishes are presented beautifully. Cons: *The food wasn't that great, which is what I came for. *The duck confit was dry, and I came here because I was craving the awesomely juicy one I had at Cafe St. Malo in Quebec City! I also didn't like the wild rice and sauce it came with. *My friend's steak was overcooked and tough. *Our second server wasn't very good - she was very conspicuous in checking on us, which made me feel rushed. She also tried to take away plates as we were still eating, and she brought out the wrong dessert for one of us. She was polite, but just not very good at her job - but maybe she was new. *The flourless chocolate cake wasn't as cocoa-y as I imagined it'd be and it was kind of dry. *We ordered a vanilla creme brulee but we were brough a salted chocolate. We didn't want to bother with waiting for the order to be corrected so we just went with it. I did not like this at all! There was a lot of salt in it and didn't taste like a dessert. Not tasty. So all in all, my curiosity about this place has been satisfied, and I don't see a reason to go back. read more

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I have a soft spot for this place, I really do. Some really good memories here. A great intimate spot for those who want to share a bottle of wine, snack on some food, and want to actually have a conversation. Some pretty controversial items on the menu, as they do serve several horse options. I'm indifferent as I dive into my horse tartare, but many other options for the less adventurous folk. Cheese and Charcuterie are always safe bets, and I really like their beverage program. That said, I do have to mention that the quality of food, and choice of options the past couple years have slightly been disappointing. Hopefully this changes quick because I do like coming here every now and then. read more

A cute, quiet and romantic restaurant hidden away in the busy streets of queens ave....this is my first time eating French food and toronto and I have to say it was a interesting experience...they have a prix menu of 3 courses so I got the escargot as appetizer, duck leg confit and finishing up with a vanilla Creme Brûlée, the girlfriend ordered the salmon which was deliciousss, very exquisite taste and ingredients that they use, definitely will come back to this place to try the other entrees read more

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Very pricey but yummy. I had horse and a number of game items off of their menu. All delicious. Best surprise was the deep fried camembert that exploded molten cheese all over my plate .....Mmmmmmmm. Ambiance is pretty chill for an expensive french place. read more

A birthday celebration night in a nice French restaurant in Downtown core. Good service, Great wine selections and very good quality meat!! Quite expensive but it is worth the price..I'm lovin' it!! read more

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My friends and I are in a bookclub and chose this as our meeting place since our book was based in France. YUMMY!! The food here is incredible. Also the ambiance makes you feel like you're in Paris. I started off with the foie gras. It was incredible! So flavourful and melted in my mouth with each bite. It's also a fairly generous portion - I got 3 pieces. For the main I had the Quack n' Track. It comes with duck and horse. I was a little bit nervous about trying the horse but it was delicious. Really juicy and tender. The duck wasn't as intimidating but equally good. I loved the crispy skin mmm For dessert I had the creme brulee and it was very well done. I had the pecan (one of the daily specials). read more

My visit was on a cold, crisp wintery night where I was searching for a warm, cozy, comfort-food filled restaurant - La Palette hit the mark. The ambiance is wonderful, very charming, warm and French. The tables I found a titch on the smaller side (particularly for 2). Service was wonderful, we were warmly welcomed and invited to sample some beers. One great feature is the fact that all wines are available by the glass and sampling of both wine and beer is encouraged. Unfortunately, one of the only downsides was that we were a bit disappointed to find they were out of the beers we had requested - particularly if you have a favourite type which they carry and its not in. The bread was a sourdough rye and delicious - BUT, as a suggestion, it would be that much more amazing if served warm. I started with the fromage fondant - fried triple creme camembert with pecans, cherries, apples etc. The dish was a treat for the taste buds! Absolutely delicious pairings with the crispy covered and oozing cheese. Next I indulged further with the foie gras - pairing it with the suggested muscat. The foie gras was delicious and buttery and a generous portion! The toast and wild leek supplemented wonderfully although I found one of the sauce (perhaps the pan jus) to be a bit strong for my liking. I worked around it however and the meal was absolutely delectable. Overall, it was a great night and though there was no room for dessert I will return! read more

We ordered croissant nicoise, crepe lamb, clafoutis, and peach sorbet. They are all delicious. The croissant is rich with Brie cheese and grilled vegetables and the desserts are sweet at the right amount. The patio is great too. read more

La Palette - Croissant nicoise - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We love it here. The service is so exceptional I thought our waiter owned the restaurant. It's so unpretentious and the food is amazing. It's really cozy and romantic. We come here everytime we're in Toronto. I highly recommend it. BTW, they have horse! My husband loved it but it's not my thing. That is legal in Canada. It's also in a nice area to walk around after dinner. Feels like you're in Paris, not North American. I hope you enjoy it. read more

Yes. Great authentic French feel, Queen St classic. You cannot go wrong. N'est pas possible. Best and most dynamic charcuterie board in Nouvelle Monde. read more

Love, love, LOVE this place! I came here for a Christmas get together with a great friend and we both really liked it. It has a very comfy, boho kind of feel with really good, well cooked, food. There's a real mix of customers too - all ages, all types of people. I had the chicken dinner that came with some sort of bread pudding which was fantastic and then some brussel sprouts. I didn't have an appetizer or dessert but they all looked really good and judging from what other people around us ordered, it looked like everything was great. What I liked the most is that it was quite busy and yet, we didn't feel rushed at all. We spent a fair bit of time there and the waiter didn't push us out at all. Great place to spend an evening! read more

From the solitary table with a fluttering tablecloth sitting outside the restaurant displaying the menu, to the dim and cozy ambiance, this place is on my list of fave restaurants in the city. Uh-Mazing. My hubby and I decided to try this place out as we were looking for a new dining experience in the city. We were able to get same-day reservations and when making them, were told exactly where we would be sitting. It meant nothing to us at the time as we'd never been there before, but if we had, it would have been useful to know where we'd be sat. I love the creative use of old Moulin Rouge books which hold the wine lists. Not sure what wine you'd like to order. Tasting is encouraged :) Not sure what to order off the food menu, the staff will break it down for you and explain it all. We started with the Escargots La Palette - Marinated escargots sauteed with morels, leeks, baby spinach, spinach, torn croutons, & lemon-dill beurre blanc. For my main, I had the Sanglier - Ouraboaros (Manitoba) - Pan roasted wild boar tenderloin, mine was medium, boar belly stuffed duck neck and confit head (which initially kind of turned me off from ordering it, but I was so curious I had to do it), roasted chestnut, celery root, apple, parsnip and red cabbage w/ maple mustard jus. I seriously had to close my eyes and allow the flavour, texture and awesomeness of the boar belly stuffed duck neck to really be experienced. It was a foodgasm. My hubby had one of the specials; Mixed Grill - Wild Boar and Venison with truffled chanterelle oat risotto, winter vegetables and a blueberry-juniper demi 3-piece add Musk-ox. Also incredible. For dessert we had the3-combo Crême Brulée - Vanilla, Absinthe and Cinnamon Espresso. Surprisingly, my favourite was the good ol' vanilla. All three were amazing though - let's be honest, it's creme brulee! Only reason I didn't give it five stars, was because I would have given it 4.5 if I could. It was the washrooms. With so much effort put into the decor, menu and quality of food, I totally expected a washroom that was nice, updated - or at least in line with the rest of the decor. They're clean, but I felt dirty going down into the basement and into the shady stalls. All in all - The menu is intriguing and encourages you to try something new. The staff is superb. The owner is incredibly warm and welcoming. The music, authentic. If you see the rickshaw out on the street, make sure you step inside to be whisked away to Paris for a few hours. La Pallette, nous reviendrons. read more

A wonderful nook for a romantic date. Great house wines and beers on tap. Mussels were so amazing I finished the broth with a spoon. Chicken was crispy on the outside but melted in your mouth. Delicious savory bread pudding. Charcuterie was a variety of deliciousness. Chocolate cake was a perfect finish, not too rich. read more

La Palette - Flour-less chocolate cake - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We did not anticipate to make a visit to La Palette but I am sure glad we did. This awesome French restaurant is all that we needed for a nice place to hang out and grab some drinks with our out of town guests. It was perfect and such a cute place. Super laid back and comfortable atmosphere. We were there for some munchies, drinks and desserts. I had one of their daily creme brulee flavours (earl grey and sea salt caramel)- I opted for the earl grey creme brulee and it was yummy and just the right size. For $4, it was a mini size but it was just right to satisfy my late night sweet tooth! My friends and ordered drinks and they definitely had a wide selection of cocktails, beers and wines. They really enjoyed this interesting flaming cocktail (I think it is the Sazerac)- it was prepared/mixed at the table by the waiter and he would light up the cup before pouring in the mixed drink. It was fun to watch the preparation and the drink was good as per my friends and husband. My husband also enjoyed the Dark and Stormy and my friend also liked his Negroni. My other friend had a few rounds of this Australian beer so I am sure it was good..unfortunately I don't have the name of it! Along with the drink, we ordered a few sides of fries- they looked quite good but I was too full from dinner. Service was excellent and loved how welcoming and quick it was. They have a open kitchen set up which is nice to see all the action. We also found out the restaurant reopened after renovating and I am so glad it did- what a nice surprise to stumble in such a cute restaurant. I am loving this cozy, romantic restaurant and cannot wait to come back for some brunch! read more

My girlfriend and I returned to La Palette because it is a special place to us. We celebrated our anniversary, and I cannot express how amazing La Palette was with helping to accommodate one of the most memorable nights we've had. They helped receive flowers from the flower shop, and it was setup nicely on the table when we arrived. The service was absolutely stellar... this is no exaggeration, and it's the reason why we keep coming back. Thanks so much guys!!! read more

Two things every customer/foodie expects: service and food quality. Both equally important in any restaurant experience. I have eaten at La Palette four times. Each time the food has been fabulous- some of my favourites are the horse tartare, escargot and bone marrow, fois gras, and duck confit. I can't promise this, but each time I've been there, the owner has stopped by our table to make sure we're happy, feeling welcome, and enjoying the meal. This place is definitely worth a visit - it hasn't disappointed me yet. read more

This was an impulsive choice but so yummy. The missing star was only due to a glitch causes by a temporary lack of debit/credit beyond their control but they should have told us when we came. How ever a quick run up the street solved that. The food was amazing the escargot and bone marrow dish was great. Loved the horse tartar and found that portion huge. Significantly accessible wine list and fabulous cocktails. For a main we did the duck confit and subbed in some vegetables for the standard side. Great creme brulee as well. I can't wait to go back. read more

Cozy hole in the wall my friends and I stumbled across while walking down Queen street in Toronto. Our mission was to find an authentic French restaurant (or close). We had an expert in the group who had lived in France for several years, and she was pleased. It's a small place with only a few tables, has a bar and cooks are in the open cooking amongst the guests so the place smells amazing and makes your mouth water. I tried the chicken sausage with bread pudding and brussel sprouts...amazing!! My friends had the duck with homemade pasta. I preferred my chicken. The duck dish was lacking something...and didn't "wow" me. They are known mainly for their horse meat which I didn't try. Ambiance was nice...very mellow and service was excellent. Loves the hand written wine list and dinner specials. read more

Great atmosphere, great food and great service. The soup of the day was to die for and the main courses were scrumptious. My girlfriend got a Confit de Canard and I got a Poulet. The food was quite heavy and we had a hard time finishing it but it was delicious till the last bite. We got a lemon tart for dessert which was average, but hey the food was the main reason we were there. The servers were also really relaxed and did not pressure us to order and showed the right etiquette. All in all- we ended up paying ~$100 for the two of us with a couple of glasses of wine. I would recommend anyone especially if you are going on a date or an anniversary. Its not just a couples spot- the atmosphere is great to meet with a few close friends or a small group. read more