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.

excellent highly regarded restaurant it was really a WOW experience. I'm looking forward to going…read moreback for the great food and service hope the new chef is up to the task,!

I had high expectations for Hexagon given its Michelin status, but the overall experience was…read moreunderwhelming. ​To be fair, the food was pretty good, but it doesn't stand out compared to other Michelin-starred spots I've visited. ​The real issue for me was the service and atmosphere. It simply didn't feel like a fine dining experience. There was no coat check offered, which is a basic standard for a restaurant of this caliber. On top of that, the parking validation wasn't working that day, adding a bit of frustration to the end of the meal. ​Tip: If you do go, try to visit on a Sunday so you can park on the street for free and avoid the garage fees.

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;

COZY FRENCH BISTRO w/ PRIX FIXE MENU…read more Le Baratin is a cozy bistro with limited seating, thus advance reservation is a MUST. The atmosphere is quite warm and casual, and is ideal for date nights and special occasions. They offer a Prix Fixe menu and can choose between 2-course and 3-course meal. Service is amazing and our server is very kind to answer our MANY questions about the menu. He also gave us a few recommendations, which was greatly appreciated. Food is excellent! For appetizers, the mussels were HUGE and very fresh. For entrees, duck breast was our favorite - meat was very tender, perfectly cooked, and went well with the carrot puree. In addition, the sauce is very flavorful which really elevates the dish! Overall rating for our experience was a solid 4.5-star, and I ended up giving them a 4 (on the Yelp scale) probably related to the desserts. The desserts were awesome, but it lacks the "wow" factor I found from their appetizers and entrees. I'd definitely visit again, and I look forward to changing to a 5-star rating next time!

Best schnitzel in town!!!…read more Hidden gem restaurant, reminds me of the one I had in Vienna last year I would say it's one of the best schnitzel in town! The schnitzel was gigantic, the size was bigger than my head lol, I ordered the pork schnitzel, it was perfectly brown yet inside wasn't dry at all^^ and i chose the potato salad for the side, it was delicious, ultra creamy, and well seasoned. The staff and the owner are very nice and friendly, I would definitely going back there again!

Great food, enormous portions and friendly service. Would recommend to everyone. Will come back.read more

made the long trek from the east end to celebrate December birthdays. Such a cute cafe. I didn't…read moreknow what to expect as it was my first time. I had a hard time choosing what I wanted even tho the menu is not even big. They have Savoury and sweet options. I ordered the croque madame and it was amazing. I could eat one everyday. The croissants were so good too. Everyone enjoyed their meal

Sweet baby Jesus, this is some amazingly delicious French food. No wonder they have a great rating…read moreon Yelp... this place has authentic, yummy French food. 5 stars easy.

Recently had a lovely meal at Merlot restaurant with friends…read more It's located steps away from Royal York TTC station, so handy to get to. Lovely ambiance, and for the holidays they had Christmas trees in both the front and back so very festive. (it also was not too dark inside which was great. I really like to see my food. That's part of the enjoyment, and not a fan of these restaurants where it's so darn dark you can hardly see your own hand.) As it happens, we all decide we were gonna have the steak frites which turned out to be a winning choice. The steak was flavorful and tender, and the fruits were nice and hot and crispy, which is just the way they should be. Service was attentive without being overbearing. We ended up having our water jug, replaced multiple times and the server stopping by periodically to see if we need anything else. Couldn't resist having something to finish. The chocolate mousse was excellent, and my friend who had the lemon tart said it was really wonderful as well. It was even quite lively on a Monday night, which we were surprised at, but happy to see. Obviously a local favorite. Highly recommend.

I joined a couple of friends for lunch here today. It's not my first time here and I always enjoy…read morethe decor, the French inspired flair, and the great conversational atmosphere. Our servers were very attentive. Yes, servers! We were there for 2 1/2 hours catching up. We were not rushed out and even after paying the bill, we were offered more water. Although this is a French restaurant, we felt like having comfort food - burgers! They were delicious with extra mustard on the side. We shared a lemon tart which was perfect! Definitely will be back!

Overall excellent experience - food, services and ambiance…read more Calamari was excellent. Wagyu steak was excellent and so were the sides - mash potatoes, vegetables and mushrooms. No complaints really except I wish they were downtown!

I wasn't too impressed with the food here. I ordered the filet mignon, medium rare and it came out…read moreovercooked and dry. The mashed potatoes were also extremely dry. Yes I could have sent it back but we did wait a bit for the food and by then, I just wanted to eat. Overall, it was lack lustre and everything could have been seasoned better.

Cute shop in the Erin Mills Town Centre, we came on a Friday at noon and the shop was very busy…read more The lady at the counter asked if we were okay with a twenty minute wait since they were so busy but the grilled chicken crepe we ordered arrived very fresh and hot. The crepe had a good amount of filling and was flavorful.

It started with rich crepes but now they have crepes with a wide range of fillings and flavours…read morewhich are delicious but the fillings are really less and you don't fully enjoy your crepes. If they can be fair with portion of fillings they deserve a 5 star as they offer both sweet and savoury crepes! Which are both delicious and aromatic