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    Chez Celine

    4.0 (21 reviews)

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    Crème caramel
    Carol T.

    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!

    Arctic Char + Sauce Meunière
    Marilyn V.

    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.

    Escargot
    Regina V.

    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.

    Sandy Y.

    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

    Salmon + Boursin  Omelette + pistou + chèvre
    Kate M.

    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!

    Patricia F.

    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.

    Brioche, Brie and Honey
    John C.

    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. .

    jim j.

    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.

    Maple hot cake, sausage and beans, poutine
    Jennifer L.

    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!

    amuse bouche
    Julia W.

    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

    Ly W.

    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.

    Steelhead trout + lemon caper sauce
    Nicole S.

    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.

    Lisa S.

    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.

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