A perfect French dining experience. So good that we ate here twice during our week-long visit to Toronto. First Visit ° Started off with a bottle of Patrick Piuze Crémant Bourgogne, $110. Crisp, peach. A very good wine ° Foie gras - toast, berry preserve. A good starter. ° Beatrice et Pascal Lambert Chinon, $110. Earthy, tannic, quite good. ° Steak frites. Excellent. Béarnaise sauce and peppercorn sauce. ° Pavlova - fruit, meringue. A hint of allspice. Yummy. Paired with sweet Riesling. Second Visit ° Another bottle of Patrick Piuze Crémant Bourgogne. ° Onion soup. A large portion with lots of gruyere. A lighter stock. Delicious ° Saland d' Endive with candied walnut, blue cheese, sweet dressing. Great! ° Burzi Plautra Barbera, $100. Very good, acidic. ° 1/2 roasted chicken. Wow! Perfect! Delicious mushroom sauce. Mosit breast meat. ° Tarte Tatin per Deux. Huge. We took 1/2 home. Ice cream and caramel sauce. ° Calvados ° Coffee + 2700K lighting + cloth napkins + flatware - Browne, hefty + music - soft French - dirty HVAC vents $459.32 CAD for dinner for 2 including tax and tip. 1st visit. $467.40. 2nd visit. read more

Le Sélect Bistro has the kind of atmosphere that immediately slows you down in the best way. From the white tablecloths to the warm lighting and classic bistro setting, everything about the space felt timeless and quietly elegant without trying too hard. It's the kind of place that makes you want to settle in, order slowly, and really enjoy the evening. We started with a few appetizers, and the beef tartare was one of my favorite dishes of the night.. beautifully balanced, well seasoned, and rich without feeling too heavy. The foie gras was also very nicely done, smooth and delicate, especially with the toasted bread and the sweetness from the preserve on the side. The risotto was creamy and comforting, with a deep savory flavor that felt very French in the most satisfying way. For the main, the duck dish was especially memorable.. rich, hearty, and full of depth, with the beans and sauce bringing everything together in a way that felt rustic but still refined. What I appreciated most was that nothing felt overly trendy or overcomplicated. The food felt grounded in classic bistro cooking, and that confidence came through in the experience. Overall, this is the kind of restaurant I'd come back to when I want a slower, more intimate dinner in the city. Warm atmosphere, thoughtful food, and the kind of place that leaves a very lasting impression. read more

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We stumbled into this place because the two other places we wanted to hit up were packed. We looked across the street, did a quick Google look at reviews and my wife said without hesitation, "let's go for it!" OMG...... was I ever glad we did. We got there a little before noon but the place was pretty slow. When we asked for a table for 2, the guy said they only had room at the bar, which we took. It turned out to be the best seat in the place. Very quaint French bistro that reminded us of Metropolitan in Ottawa. The service was excellent and we ordered Caesar's on the off chance they'd be as good as the ones we had the day before....... They were. Absolutely perfect. I make Caesars all the time but I can't make them this good. Easily tied with the ones we had the previous day. Then the food came and by this time the place was packed....but the food was absolutely epic. My wife had the quiche florentine and I had the eggs Benny with a side of breakfast sausage. My meal was off the charts good but the sausages they gave me were artisanal or homemade- just amazing. My wife loved her quiche too. We had hoped the food here would be good, but we never expected it to be this good. It was outstanding. I would give this place 6 stars if I could. If you're in TO, you need to come here read more

Le Sélect Bistro - My eggs Benny with side breakfast sausages....... 11/10 - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The service was attentive, and the overall experience was very comfortable. It's the kind of French restaurant I would want to visit again.

The food at this restaurant was spectacular! The foie gras and scallops were fantastic. The seafood tagliatelle, steak, and risotto were all incredibly delicious! I am giving fewer stars because we had a reservation for 5 and we were sat at a 4 top. There were easily 2 options of pulling another 4top or 2top over to enlarge our space that were all empty beside us. We asked numerous times if we could pull one of the tables next to us together for some more room and the host told us each time that she asked multiple managers that all told her no because there were reservations coming. We spent hours at the restaurant and no one ever came and sat at those tables. Meanwhile we had barely enough room for our food and our friend ate his appetizer off his lap. So as much as I would like to give this restaurant 5 stars for the food, the management could use some serious customer service training! read more

I've been coming to Le Select for years, and it used to be a staple with a welcoming, classic vibe. Not anymore. My experience today was absolutely brutal, entirely courtesy of the tall manager with the shaved head and the blue jacket. When we walked in, he was the only one at the host stand. Instead of just seating us, he claimed he couldn't help because we "had to wait for the hostess who knows where everything is set." Red flag number one for a manager. We asked for a patio table for two. Even though there were two open, unreserved two-tops right in the front yard, he marched us all the way to the completely isolated back patio where literally no one else was sitting. When I looked around at the empty, vibe-less space, he actually tried to tell me the back patio was "even better." It was a total insult to our intelligence, but we gave him the benefit of the doubt and sat down in the worst seats back there. Then the script flipped. We asked him if we could move to a nicer four-top table in the shade, and he shut us down immediately, claiming those tables were strictly saved for parties of four, not two. But minutes later, right in front of us, the hostess walks out and seats a party of two at one of those exact four-tops. When we called him out on it and asked why they got that table and we couldn't, he backtracked so fast it was embarrassing. He completely changed his story on the spot and claimed that specific table was "reserved." Mind you, there was no reservation sign on it, and this is the same guy who just told us five minutes prior that he had no idea what the seating chart looked like. Suddenly he's psychic? Here's a reality check for this guy: King West is full of young, intelligent professionals. Do not lie to our faces or try to play us like we don't notice the blatant inconsistency and terrible attitude. We ended up walking out before even ordering. I won't step foot back in Le Select until this management situation is sorted out. Absolute joke of service. read more

Amazing risotto. Could have eaten another plate. Lovely building and nice atmosphere. The service waa lovely and very attentive. If back again I need to try the other dishes. Definately worth a try. read more

We came here for their prix-fixe winterlicious menu and were really happy with the vibes and elegance of the restaurant. The staff are attentive and friendly. You can choose to sit at the bar or in the lounge; they also have a front patio and a backyard patio in summertime. We ordered "Escargots bourguignons" for appetizer. Escargots were out of shell and were served in a puff pastry l, which was delicious. But, I would prefer escargots in shell. For entrée, we ordered "Braised Lamb Shoulder" and "Steak Frites"(medium). Braised Lamb shoulder was delicious and we liked its combination with polenta. Steak was a bit too dry on the outside, but medium on the inside. So, not our favorite dish of the night. For dessert we ordered "Mousse au Chocolat au Grand Marnier" and "Tarte au Citron". Both were delicious, but Tarte au Citron was definitely our favorite. read more

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Valeriia, I want to thank you for a perfect evening on May 2nd. You made it easy for me pre-event, in terms of your help with planning. You answered my questions as we went along and provided good advice. The event itself was a huge success. The staff were excellent in terms of knowing when to bring out food, when to pass it and when to place it on the buffet table. Staff kept the gluten free food separate which made it easy for guests to find it - you even placed the gluten free cards I had brought. Beverage service was professional and the wines Valeriia selected were enjoyed by all. I had one guest with some very specific dietary requirements and Chef made a small plate for her which was ready when she arrived which was very much appreciated. The guests commented on the quality of the food and staff. Several people said that they would now come back to Le Select for dinners. I would strongly recommend Le Select for events. read more

Came here for a girls get together. Service were great and staffs were friendly. We got the more popular food and it wasn't as good as we thought. The beef tartare was the best of the dishes we had. The French onion was decent and the scallop dish was good too. The duck confit was a disappointment. The duck was dried and salty with way too much white beans. The risotto we thought were too mushy, similar to a thick congee. The chicken was not bad. read more

Le Sélect Bistro - French onion, scallop, beef tartare - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Been here twice and the french onion soup is always my favourite! So cheesy and flavourful. The club sandwich wasn't too bad either. Really enjoyed my time here and the service was great. Clean and chic restaurant. I will definitely stop by again to grab a French onion soup in the nearby future. read more

Le Sélect Bistro - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Sat at the bar this time and had the steak frites but subbed the frites with a salad. The salad was nice and healthy vinaigrette with olive oil and the steak was cooked nicely at a good medium, rare good char outside. Service, friendly, and solid decor just as beautiful as ever read more

From start to finish this was a great dinner led by our excellent server Melanie. We started off with oysters and green salad, which were both very good, and espresso martinis. The steak frites was good but the butter was my favourite part, the fries weren't the very best. As for desserts I really liked both the lemon tart and creme brulee, it was tough to choose a winner. I'm looking forward to coming back here again! read more

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I came here for a work event. The place is very clean, spacious and well kept. The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable about everything they have to offer. The food is traditional French which isn't something I enjoy. Nothing on the menu really appealed to me but I decided to get the risotto. It was delicious and I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. It was piping hot and full of flavour. We also ordered several of their desserts which we all shared. I'd come back for the dessert alone. They had a peach tarte tatin, a cake with fresh caramel sauce, crème brûlée. It was divine! read more

Le Sélect Bistro - Peach tarte - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We came here on a Sunday morning for brunch. There is a spacious patio outside and the interior is a very classic French diner style. The restaurant is actually huge so you can fit your large gatherings. We got the French onion soup, the croque Monsieur and tarte du petit dejeuner. Everything was quite tasty, on the heavy side Servers in the hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Prices are mid range. Washrooms are inaccessible and downstairs. read more

My partner and I were exploring The Well across the street and decided to stop by Le Select Bistro for some appetizers before we continued to explore the area. The hostesses and our server were very friendly and welcoming. We shared the escargots bourguignons, seared scallops, and smoked whitefish - all very delicious! Very tempted to order French onion soup, but we were pressed for time! Can't wait to come back again to try other items on the menu! read more

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I chose this spot after reading an Eater 2023 review listing it in the top restaurants of Toronto. Accept this review at your own risk-or maybe at your peril. It not only totally underwhelmed, but forced me to reassess how high I hold the bar on dining out. With many diners there seemingly enjoying the food and content with the lacksadaisical service, I seriously could not get why this place got such a great review. Maybe it has just fallen on hard times-the waitress did admit that the kitchen was slow and they had a new chef... On entering, the restaurant is lively enough, the vibe is good, the host/waitress friendly and enthusiastic. We were seated quickly and before long our server came and we placed our order. We started with the Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarte and Foie Gras Terrine with toast points. The Goat Cheese Tartine-if they make their own puff pastry, it was overworked, tough and cracker like. Not delicate, fluffy and rich and soft. The presentation was good, but I wasn't even sure if there was any chevre in there-more like small flecks of brie, and the quantity was entirely wanting. The frisee and fresh figs on top were fresh, but the caramelized onions and fig jam left much to be desired. Moving on to the Foie Gras Terrine-maybe the gelee on top made from sauternes wine was the best part. It was a very thin, well presented sliver of terrine. Flavor itself was overly bland, very little sense that I was eating anything as rich and delicious as foie gras. If they wanted to be subtle about it, they win on that front. Two of us ordered burgers, and I had the Salade Nicoise. Service took over 30 minutes to bring out the main courses, and everything seemed like it had been sitting out for hours. Or, in the case of my salad, everything had been prepared long beforehand and sat in the fridge. Cold soft boiled egg? What? Cold runny yolk-not good. Seared tuna cold through and through? It was probably seared at 9 this morning, sliced and stuck in the fridge, then plated up 4 hours later. A few sliced black olives? Where are the Nicoise olives? Tomatoes in the middle of winter-ok, so you can get greenhouse grown tomatoes, but these looked too terrible to try. Ok, so maybe it was prepared the same day, but this is not real, well-prepared food. The food showed an utter lack of proper, timely preparation and care. For a medium and a rare burger, both were the same hockey puck of overcooked, cool meat. For dessert we had a Lemon Tarte. This was the best, and only decent, part of the meal. Not quite lemony enough for me, but with a well made thin crust. But I do think it had been refrigerated a while too-crust was getting soggy. Nonetheless, well presented. Shame on you Le Select Bistro-you will have to work very hard to move back up into the good graces of Eater reviews-and mine. read more

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Review from 7/2023 This place was a delight. The inside is extremely cute and took me back to my time in France! The outside patio is adorable. We were sat on the patio and had a wonderful meal. I had the roast chicken (poulet roti). It was so good. It was ordered by another table near us, and I could smell it and had to order it. Hubby ordered the boullabaisse and could not stop raving about it. Wine choices were great by the glass the cocktails were very well made. Service was great! read more

Le Sélect Bistro - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Stopped in on a whim with my daughter who wanted French onion soup. Her soup was good. I ordered the risotto which was described on the menu as "risotto de saison: carnarolli rice, butter, white wine, shallots, grana padano." Instead, it came with pumpkin seeds, raisins, chestnuts, brown sugar, some type of crispy thing on top and squash. I should have returned it when it was served but didn't think to. The waiter explained that it's "de saison" and that the chef changes the recipe each season. I speak French but didn't catch that on the menu plus the wrong description is there. I was looking forward to a savoury taste with white wine and shallots, as per the menu. Hundreds and hundreds of calories added on to the dish without my consent basically. It would have already been heavy with the cheese and butter. Sucked up being served Diet Pepsi rather than the Diet Coke I asked for. It was from a fountain and it was very flat. Wouldn't go back here actually, even though the ambiance was nice. Also: we were seated practically on top of a couple out for a date and there were about 10 empty tables around us. They seemed annoyed and I was also. Again, usually I speak up when something's not right but tonight I was distracted. Finally: the prices are completely inflated. My daughter's soup was $21 and like someone else mentioned: the Costco one is pretty good. My risotto (which was NOT even what I ordered ) was $27. Please. There's nothing in it (like no meat, no fancy truffles).... Just gross raisins and pumpkin seeds on top . The bill with tip was about $97. That was for one soup, one rice dish, a flat Diet Pepsi and my daughter ordered an $18 drink. Would have stopped her had I realized the price. Again, if you're going to change a menu item: have the foresight and organization skills to tell the customer in advance so that they can make an informed decision. read more

Le Sélect Bistro - Risotto - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After a long day at Niagara Falls, we were ready for a nice dinner. Le Sèlect was on the hotel list, had good reviews, and had a thumbs up from a few people we spoke to. In addition, it was a short walk from our hotel, just West of the Entertainment District. We started off w/ the escargots in puff pastry. This dish tasted good, but there were too many mushrooms for my taste. It was hard to taste the star of the dish. On the other hand, my main was fantastic. I haven't had confit for a while, so when I was researching the menu, I had my mind set. The duck was so crispy, moist and flavorful. Secondarily, the beans & ham underneath were very hearty. I'm glad I didn't opt for two pieces of duck. I saved room for dessert, and the pear tartine w/ ice cream & caramel was perfect for a warm summer night. It was light, and I love anything w/ a caramel sauce. To accompany dessert, I had a nice Canadian whisky. Regarding the ambiance, its big inside & out. There is a large bar to your right as you walk in. We opted for the large patio bc it was still warm after 8 pm. The only downside was the restroom was a long walk thru the inside, and down a long flight of stairs. Our waitress Becca was excellent. She was friendly, informative on the menu, and attentive. Le Sélect is frequented by many locals, and located in a neighborhoody building. I'm glad we had the chance to have an great meal w/ excellent service, in a very comfortable setting. read more

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Great food, great service, good vibes. No complaints! Been here twice for for brunch and it's always 10/10. read more

Le Sélect Bistro - Lobster Benedict, espresso martini - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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A taste of France just across the street from The Well! The scallop appetizer was the star of the show tonight, with the butter sauce and the perfectly cooked scallops. Croque Madame was a larger portion than I'd expected; so many fries! The lamb needed a bit more salt, but it was still lovely. The cocktails were terrific! Tip: go for dinner here and then go explore Toronto's newest architectural wonder -- it's just steps away! read more

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Very authentic, very classy and very demure hehe Went in a sunny day and sat outside, and temperature was perfect. Service was impecable. Food is exactly as advertised, authentic French and delicious. However, it didn't leave it me impressed or wanting more. If you are looking for authenticity it is the place to be . Crème brûlée was amazing!! read more

Le Sélect Bistro - Onion soup - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Another restaurant checked off my list thanks to @liciousto! I thought we got an ok deal for $65 pp for the tartare, escargots, steak frites, and desserts. This restaurant has been around Toronto for 50 years and you really feel like you are stepping into the Ratatouille resto with the rustic parisian inspired decor with spectacular service ‍ to be candid, I thought our apps and mains were tasty but didn't meet my expectations. the steak quality was good and and tender, but not something i'd come back for anytime soon. Another item i had always wanted to try from here was the french onion soup so we had to add it on. It was probably my favourite dish of the night since it had lots of yummy gruyère on top! read more

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The staff were friendly upon walking in and the place is pretty big with plenty of tables. For drinks we ordered a sidecar and it happened one night. The sidecar was very sweet and not as boozy as it's supposed to be but still tasted good. For food we got the escargot, French onion soup, and steak frites. The escargot was pretty terrible. The pieces of escargot were very small and mushy, the parsley butter tastes more like oil and there was more puff pastry than anything else. They also brought out our steak before the French onion soup, which we were ok with, but the steak was mediocre. It lacked enough butter and wasn't the most tender. The French onion soup was probably one of the best dishes we had along with the dessert. The tarte tartin was large and could easily serve 4 but we also finished it between the 2 of us. It comes with caramel sauce and 2 scoops of ice cream. It was extremely filling but worth it. If I did ever come back, it would be to try the steak tartare with some wine. Hoping you can't go wrong there. read more

Food is great and the ambiance is amazing. Just do NOT sit in the bar area. The bartender, a larger white man, was so rude. I had some basic questions and he scoffed at me. Never filled our water. Staff seemed nice other than him. Go for the food, just sit in the dining room I guess. read more

Wonderful dinner- steak, fish and risotto. For dessert we had the Tarte which was awesome

I've been to this resto in a number of incarnations. It was originally on Queen West, then Wellington, then closed and now back on Wellington in its same location. Happy to say that the food is still great. Lovely same decor, French Bistro, with a lot of booths. In summer they have a huge front patio. One thing to note. This block of Wellington from Spadina to Portland is a disaster presently with construction. We made the mistake of driving and getting there and finding a place to park us nightmarish. You can't even park on one side of the street. So take transit or check out if there is parking available elsewhere. Ok. Now to the food. We did go for lunch not dinner. Hubby had escargot. Then Mussels and Frites. I had the Croque Madame. Pics included. Our friends had the Creme Brûlée at the end and the Salmon Brioche and Frisée salad for mains. FYI this is not a place for a rushed meal. Food was timely but well spaced. Good selections of wine even by the glass. Do give them a try! Recommend reservations though. The place was packed! read more

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I'm obsessed with Le Sélect. Is it North America's best foie gras? The champs gel that tops it is amazing. Is it the wine encyclopedia? They've even got Cahors, to pair perfectly with the confit duck. About that duck: tender, juicy perfection, atop a lovey cassoulet that hits all the notes while feeling very modern and cheffy. The staff, from the friendly bartenders, to the knowledgeable sommelier, to the classic waiters, are all top. And the vibes? Your modern luxury bistro, straight out of Paris. Great place to start that novel, drown your sorrows, entertain your future wife, or celebrate grandma's 100th. Le Sélect, Je t'aime. read more

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Friendly staff and service, delicious food. French onion soup is one of the best here I've tried around Toronto. Cute ambience. read more

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A new favorite for an upscale brunch. Very creative brunch menu with a French flare. I had and would highly recommend the tarte du petit déjeuner a puff pastry covered by mushrooms caramelized onions, brie and a fried egg. Wife had the croque madame which really should be on the brunch menu. French toast with ham, gruyère, bechamel, sunny side egg, & frites. Both meals were exceptional and matched the perky service. Prices reasonable. Beautiful restaurant, didn't want to leave. read more

Le Sélect Bistro - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We were for brunch. Made the reservation and they gave us a table by the window we started with escargot, the texture was just prefect. And the puff mins was prefect soaking up the garlic oil. We ordered the Paris tart and steak breakfast. The brunch pie with salad on a nice fluffy puff pastry. You will love it if you love puff pastry. I found its a bit hard on the bottom, I had some difficulty cutting it with my steak knife. The steak was done as we ordered medium. It will be prefect for a date , family dinner or any occasion if you would like to have a french date. read more

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Great food and great service. Was there recently for a lunch and the steak sandwich was great. Tasted awesome, huge portion and the fries were hot. They suggested specials which was beef cheeks and the ones who ordered it said it was amazing. Only complaint was it was hard to find parking due to construction but it wasn't their fault. Would recommend if u r ever in the area. read more

Le Sélect Bistro - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

food was incredible! lovely & quaint restaurant with awesome service. we went for lunch and got a ton of appetizers. the oysters were so fresh & I loveddddd the fries read more

Great food Super great staff Cute restaurant Get the salads nicoise Croque monsieur Eat it! read more

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You could do a lot better for brunch. While the space is very nicely designed, like a French brasserie, I just find the ambiance here cold and soulless. If you do go, I recommend the front room over the back room. Our brunch was also well below par. I asked for bacon extra crispy and it came limp and chewy as can be. Didn't enjoy anything about this place except for the service -- our server was quite friendly. read more

I took a client here recently and we had a lovely meal. The service was very friendly and I loved the vibe/ambiance. We started with the escargot, which were super yummy. I also had a delicious mocktail (they had a couple options for the sober sallies like me). For dinner, I ordered the steak frites - the fries were UNBEATABLE, SO GOOD, but the steak was a little tough. I've had better steak. But again, those fries were perfectly cooked and perfectly salted. My dining companion had the duck confit and seemed to really like it, so I'd probably try that next time! read more

My first French style meal. Great food! The four dishes are all recommended. The duck leg is not as impressive as the other three. read more

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Great place! Ambiance was nice with an older nice vibe! The service was top notch and servers would come around and ask for water or if you needed anything. The food tasted great. I had the Duck l'orange. It was tender and I would order it again for sure. Coffee was good as well. read more

Le Sélect Bistro - Duck l'orange - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great ambiance. Super tasty steak frites. Salad app was just okay (I recommend the bread and homemade butter, though). Good service. Good cocktails. I will definitely return. read more