Chez Celine A sister restaurant to St. Lawrence downtown, I've been wanting to try Chez Celine -- the more casual, low-key bistro on Fraser St. It exceeded expectations. Even better, they don't rush you out, which feels rare in Vancouver. Escargots Flatbread ($21) Served with a garlic pesto that leaned heavily pesto-forward. Smaller than expected, but rich and filling. Good for sharing -- the topping makes it heavier than it looks. Pappardelle with Braised Short Ribs ($36) Properly al dente pasta with a generous amount of tender beef. Straightforward, well executed, and satisfying. T-bone ($95) I know this place is known for the pork chop, but we're more of a steak group. T-bone isn't my preferred cut, but this one had a solid char and was tender and nicely pink inside. The peppery sauce brought it together. Pricey, but in line with what you'd expect. Charred Cabbage with Oka Cheese Sauce ($19) The sleeper hit. Poached until soft and topped with a fruity, nutty Oka cheese sauce. The creamy, salty notes worked surprisingly well with the cabbage -- memorable and worth ordering. Profiterole ($15) Generous and visually appealing, but the pastry-to-ice-cream ratio felt off. The soft serve itself was standard. Orange Olive Oil Cake ($15) The better dessert. Moist without being overly sweet, finished with an orange glaze and served with crème fraîche and blood orange syrup for balance. read more

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Great service, cocktails are a bit pricey for the size. Good portion size on the food. The croquettes were super cheesy. The poutine was ok but nothing special -- it's missing that special Québécois touch. Creme caramel was doused in maple syrup, good if you like it, bad if not lol. The papardelle was freshly made. Also received an amuse bouche at the start. Prefer this place over their sister restaurant as the food is not as heavy. The dining room is quite small and they have the 2000s tunes pumping. read more

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After trying St. Lawrence a few weeks ago, I was very excited to try their new sister restaurant Chez Celine. Dine Out felt like the perfect opportunity to give this place a shot. When we arrived last night, it was packed. We waited a few minutes to be sat. As another review mentions, it is very loud in the restaurant. The tables are placed closely together and there is upbeat music playing, loud enough that you can't really hear the other person unless you raise your voice. Our server came to us promptly with water and took our order. Appetizers were the beef tartare and escargot flatbread. The tartare was tangy with a spicy kick and I found the anchovies thoughtfully placed for extra flavour. We had to cut the bread served with the tartare by ourselves which was a bit inconvenient. However, there was ample bread leftover to be used to mop up the delicious butter from the flatbread. I found the flavours and textures appealing enough but I could not have too much as it was very oily. Mains arrived shortly after and I am thankful to all the reviews I read praising the pork chop. It was the most tender and flavourful pork chop I ever had. The maple apple cider sauce was smoky and pleasing paired with the mustard. Do not miss out on the bone as there is still ample amounts of meat on there! I also liked that they were generous with the cheese for the poutine. However, everything was so filling that I found myself not being able to fully enjoy the poutine. Finally, dessert ended on a perfect note. We had asked the server to surprise us with her pick, and we were not disappointed at all. The chocolate profiterole was not too sweet, balanced by the dark chocolate sauce. I also really liked the ice cream made in-house, perfectly creamy and refreshing. The food was a win in my books, and although the ambiance was not what I was expecting, I still thoroughly enjoyed the overall experienced and would like to return to sometime. read more

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What a destination for dine out 2026. The menu is packed. We were stuffed. The ambiance was loud, lights were dim. Hospitality was great. Highlights for me were the papperdalle with the braised short rib (pasta al dente, so flavourful), arctic char cooked perfectly and their crème caramel was so decadent. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Learning that Chez Celine is the sister restaurant of St Lawrence and that it's situated in East Vancouver (rather than the busy, hard-to-find parking downtown core), I decided to book this place. Booking for a large party of 8 needs to be emailed. Also we were emailed back 4 set menu choices for large parties ahead of time. We chose Menu C: $85 per person Course 1 Sourdough Flatbread w/ Escargots + Garlic Butter Croque Monsieur Croquettes Course 2 Cavatelli + Mushrooms + Truffle Butter Arctic Char + Sauce Meunière Course 3 Grilled T-Bone Steak + Sauce aux Poivres Charred Radishes & Sauce Tonnato Poutine Course 4 Pain Perdu + Salted Rum Caramel Crème Caramel Every dish, except for Poutine, was delicious and delicately made with love. We swapped out one of the Grilled T-bone Steak for the Pork Chop + Maple-Apple Cider Sauce. It was for me, the winner over the Grilled T-bone Steak. We unanimously loved the Pork Chop and ordered another piece. It was that good! The expectation though after receiving the $85 per person menu was each of us will get an individual serving of each item on the menu. However, it was served family style. Some dishes came in 3 servings while the proteins came in 2's. So we each got a small bite of the proteins. This explains for my 4 star rating. read more

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Delicious food and wonderful ambience. Attentive service but they did bring out the bill really late. There's no rush to get us out the door. They bring out a dessert for bday celebrants which seemed like everybody in the restaurant that night. I had the beef papardelle which was perfect and pork chops which I will definitely be back for. read more

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We came here to celebrate and had high expectations -- especially since Chez Céline is the sister restaurant of St. Lawrence (though we know it's a different style). Every dish looked like art -- beautiful presentation and clear attention to detail. Our menu for the night: * Terrine de Campagne * Escargots & Garlic Butter * Baked Oyster Florentine * Beef Tartare & Anchovies * Spaghetti, Tomato Leaf & Sun Golds Our favourites were definitely the Baked Oyster Florentine and the Spaghetti -- both were flavorful and well-balanced.  The food overall was good, but not particularly memorable. Service was friendly and attentive, but the tables were placed a bit too close together, which made it feel less intimate. It took a while to secure a reservation, so plan ahead and do your research if you're hoping to visit. We really wanted to love it as much as St. Lawrence, but it just didn't quite reach that level -- at least not yet. Food:  3/5 Can Try! Service: ‍‍‍‍4/5 Kids: 2/5 Limited dining space, better suited for adults Price: $50-$100 per person (dinner) Presentation: 3/5 Parking:  Street parking is available nearby Tips: * Seating time limit applies. * All guests must arrive before being seated. * Reservations highly recommended (book weeks in advance). * Cancellation fees apply. Return: Maybe read more

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This is my second review of Chez Celine, this time we're talking brunch and YES it was outstanding! We ordered coffees to start - cappuccino and latte, both so purdy with the leaf art and good coffee. We were a table of four and we ordered - the salmon gravalax + Boursin, X 2 omelette + pistou + chèvre, the crepe, and a poutine. Everything was absolutely delicious! The omelette was so light and fluffy with gorgeous creamy chèvre and chives on top! The salmon and Boursin comes with a fresh and still warm sourdough bun. Flavours are exactly what you want them to be and the salmon is so delicious and beautifully cured. The poutine is always a must. The cheese curds are perfect and the dish stays hot the whole time you're diving in for more! Service as always was stellar and the waiter we had was funny and attentive. Overall another knockout experience at Chez as always! read more

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This place has been on my wish list since opening and came for DOV this year. Superb ambiance and loved our server from Quebec. The DOV menu is a fantastic showcase of their regular menu. We had the beef tartare and escargot on sourdough to start. Both delicious. Trout and poutine for dinner (menu says arctic char but it was being flown in as we dined per our server) and wouldn't complain. Trout was so delicate and cooked perfect. To finish we had the maple crème caramel, a beautiful ode to Canada. read more

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I'm a big fan of St. Lawrence, so when I found out about Chez Celine, I knew I had to try it. I decided to make reservations for a family Brunch. Upon entering, the interior immediately made me think of St. Lawrence. We were seated quickly. It took awhile before anyone came by to take our order. We ended up trying the following: - Cavatelli + Mushrooms + Poached Egg: Good. Nice dis, but nothing particularly memorable. - Celine Burger: Good. However, I'm just checking the menu now, and it was supposed to come with fries. It didn't. - Farmer Sausage + Good Beans: Very good. Sausage was great, beans were nice, and pickled peppers are a great addition. - Poutine: Good. Compared to other poutine in Vancouver, the cheese curds seemed really fresh. - Brioche + Brie + Honey: Very good. Delicious brioche and even better with the brie and honey. I wish there was more brioche. Service wasn't great. Took awhile to take our order. Food came out in reasonable time, but server completely disappeared after. After finishing, it probably took 15 min to find him again. The table next to us also noted the long delay. I think they were appropriately staffed in the kitchen but not the front. The food very much seemed like traditional Quebecois dishes, which I was looking for. I liked the food, but the service really dragged down the entire experience. I might give it another chance for dinner. . read more

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Nice little spot with a bistro feel. Staff were excellent, food was timely and well presented. All delicious, will be back for the steak, neighbours had it, looked great. read more

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I don't see what the complaints are about, this place is great! We got the sausage and beans, hot cake, and poutine. The hot cake was warm and cozy and drizzling in maple flavour, perfect for a rainy day. The sausage and beans are excellent as well, be sure to spoon the sauce all over. Poutine is routine but still fresh and tasty. Overall a nice low-key and delicious restaurant, love it! read more

Chez Celine - Maple hot cake, sausage and beans, poutine - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

i srsly think i'll become a regular here sister restaurant to the infamous st. lawrence but chez céline, in time, will be able to stand her feet and shine in her own way shoutout to our server brynn - i still love your nails and thank you for not thinking tipsy!julia was a weirdo if you've been to say mercy before, then i'd say you'd know what the restaurant will sorta be like - there is a colour scheme change and ofc, little french touches the place was bumping when i arrived and a came a little later. everyone was super welcoming and helpful when it came to food and drinks and anything else in between (e.g. julia's incessantly requests for britney spears and NSYNC to be played). it can get a little loud with the music and everyone else talking but i loved that ambience - but just a warning! drinks wise - i had the joie de vivre cocktail and yes it was boozy. rum and gin - yeah no the bottle of white wine that was recommended by brynn was VERY nice with our main - it was crisp, citrusy and stone fruit-y the food - where do i even start?! the amuse bouche was a cheese - it was rich but not overpowering. then we had the seasonal sourdough flatbread. that pesto and ricotta then came the main feature(s): the pork chop - it was juicy, tender and the moutarde that it came with def helped cut some of the greasiness of the dish. the poutine was to die for - it was still SO GOOD after it sat for a bit and wasn't HOT hot anymore. we had ordered the glorious celebration salad to balance things out but the little salad did not disappoint either - the tangy vinaigrette as well as the dill helped add dimensions to the otherwise (sorta) boring salad. we finished off our night with tipsy!julia dancing to ABBA, britney spears AND NSYNC. oh wait - dessert! we had the maple crème caramel - this is THE most canadian dessert you can ever have. you're basically swimming in maple syrup as soon as you have a bite. everything was ridiculous(ly good) and julia is seriously thinking abt becoming a regular at this place read more

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I was a little nervous coming as my friend tried their brunch and thought it was mediocre. I was glad that I kept my reservation for dinner. While I was scared the flavour of our dishes would be too strong and heavy, I think we ordered the perfect amount and balanced dishes. The crudo was light and refreshing. I love the combination of the citrus and creamy avocado. The escargot was in a buttery pesto type of sauce. While I thought it didn't get the spotlight on its on, the flatbread it was served on soaked up all the buttery goodness which was heavenly. The glorious salad was a bit underwhelming. It helped with our veggie intake of the day but I would be recommend it as it wasn't anything unique. The oyster florentine was delicious. I love how the spinach soaked up all the flavour and the oyster was cut into smaller pieces and was tender. I am not a fan of truffle so was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the truffle butter cavatelli was. It wasn't overly heavy and creamy and the truffle flavour was not unbearably potent. Food came out a bit slow and while dishes were changed, our bottle of water was never refilled. Overall, it was a solid meal with some room for improvement. It was a bit warm in the restaurant as it was packed and didn't appear they had air circulating. read more

Chez Celine - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Very welcoming and pleasant decor. My friend and I got a few appetizers and mains to share. Food was solid, and we enjoyed the steelhead trout with lemon caper sauce the most. But given that it's the sister restaurant of St. Lawrence, I was expecting more unique dishes/flavours. Overall I would still recommend giving this restaurant a try. read more

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Tried this place with a friend to celebrate her bday. The restaurant didn't acknowledge it even though I put it on the reservation. Small details missed. The food was quite good. We finished our meal in just over an hour because the food came out so fast. The server was always at our table . The meal felt a bit rushed . We had the golden beets, walnuts and chevre and it was really refreshing and nice. For mains, we had the steelhead trout and tagliatelle with zucchini and lobster bisque which were both delicious and delightful. Both paired well together. We also had the frites and aioli which was good but wish the fries weren't so broken up like they were bits at the bottom of a bag. Overall the food was decent and not as expensive as I thought it would be. The food was quite rich so didn't have to order a lot of food. Was pretty stuffed and didn't have room for dessert. read more

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Excellent food and warm, welcoming service! I had such a pleasant dinner here on a Saturday night recently. The steelhead trout was fantastic and I would also recommend the croque monsieur croquettes and the maple creme caramel. Everyone was welcoming and friendly, and I was surprised by the broad selection of non-alcoholic beer! I really loved the feel of this place and would recommend without hesitation. read more

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Service was average. There was no offer for coat check, no menu recommendations from staff, and we had to pour our own water ourselves. Overall, the experience was not exceptional. In comparison, the sister restaurant, St. Lawrence, provides much better service. read more

Is it good? Of course. It should be based on its pedigree. The noise is deafening, perhaps not helped by a group of Asian women that don't have indoor voices. Why do they have to yell. Oh ya, alcohol. The food is very good but the menu is very limited. And $19 for a dish of radishes is a bit much. The steak frites is not really. It's steak, a T-bone, which is more akin to a thin bistecca fiorentino, than a French steak which would typically be a bavette. The Frites are extra - $12. Wines by the glass are not listed, so you don't know what's what or the prices. Weird. All in all a nice dinner, but pasta? Seriously? It's not a French restaurant, but maybe it's not supposed to be. Bottom line, not for me. read more

The pork chop was really good. No question that it was the star. I have had better tartare. I think it was cut too large and was too fishy with the anchovies. Don't really understand a large bun with it either. Was really looking forward to this but wont return. Mostly due to the fact that they have their tables so close together you are dining with your neighbours. We were seated at the same time as well so there was no shaking them. They were super obnoxious and added to the disappointment. The mark up on the wine is really steep too, and is hard to justify. Maybe this is why they don't show it on their website. I expected a lot more considering St Laurence. Unfortunately this appears to be designed to just get as many people in as possible with no consideration to the customer experience. Our server rushed us to order (including the dessert) and then basically disappeared, only returning when I asked for the bill. No on asked us how our food was. One hour and $350 poorer. We have far better restaurants in our neighbourhood who provide better service, food and customer experience. read more

We have dined at St. Lawrence and were quite looking forward to our meal at Chez Celine. Unfortunately the experience did not live up to our hopes. First, the positive: our servers were delightful and two dishes were spot on. The servers were very helpful with guiding our wine selection and engaged with us in pleasant chat. The Patty Pan Squash and Maple Crème Caramel were hits! The rest of the meal was simply ok. The entire experience was very rushed. We had barely started our appetizer and cocktails when the mains were brought out disrupting the flow of the meal. It was certainly not the relaxed bistro experience one finds in Quebec and Paris. The restaurant was very loud making conversation challenging. All in all, a disappointing evening. read more