Casual French bistro vibes. But it was packed on a Thursday night! Amazing food and staff here. We had such a great time. Open kitchen in the front so you smell all the magic happening. First time trying horse tartare and i was impressed. We also got the bison prime rib (special of the day), duck confit, risotto (yumm!). Definitely will be back! read more

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Mediocre Orange wine. Duck confit was overcooked and dry. The horse tartare was the saving grace. Pâté was meh. It's a decent place to get your feet wet in French cuisine read more

La Palette - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great place with excellent appetizers and drinks Awesome ambiance and excellent service Would definitely recommend this place which is a complete package and makes it an great experience I would definitely recommend this super cplace and will be going there more often read more

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Saw this place on Apple Maps and decided to try it out. From the outside of it, we knew it was the place to be. I got the best duck confit I've ever had, my friend got a very tasty Horse Steak Frites (not gamey at all, like a typical red meat), and my other friend got a tasty mussels appetizer. We also had be nice crème brûlées for dessert. The waiter was great (a lot of puns but it was entertaining) and all his Recommendations were on the money. A great last meal in Toronto read more

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A neighbourhood Favourite food prepared in an open kitchen . Chefs freshly sourced ingredients will pleasure your taste buds . Setting in a Sexy French Urban Style Restaurant Ambiance is French , Art work on the walls tells stories of comfort in food & family life. Staff pride themselves with exceptional service for all Customers..makes you feel at home in a Vibrant French Restaurant... read more

La Palette - Chefs Open Kitchen creating incredibly delicious dishes - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place hits the trifecta when it comes to food, service, and ambiance. Service was fast, kind, and informative. Ambiance was tight but quaint and comfortable. Above all else, the food was superb!! What an amazing experience to see such attention to detail in these dishes, and to see them be made right behind the bar. Highly recommend!! read more

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Nice atmosphere but that's where it ends. We went there for dinner as group from work. The food is not authentic French cuisine and was terrible in quality. Of all the food we ordered no one finished their mains, it was that terrible. I actually got sick because of the beef tartar. Do not go there, much better options in that price point. read more

delicious. we ordered the duck confit which was cooked to perfection, horse steak frites (we've never tried horse before!) and the mussels. our waiter jeremy was so witty and made us all feel very comfortable. NOT pictured but everyone should try the crème brûlée!!!! read more

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After unsuccessfully searching Google and Yelp for a place that serves wine and cheese/charcuterie, I walked down Queens Street to search on my own. Lo and behold I found La Palette. Staff was super welcoming and accommodating. They have separate menu items for cheese and charcuterie but were kind enough to combine them for my party of 1. The wine list was solid with a great Cremant-Bourgogne rosé. But the he standout was the food. Some incredible meats and cheeses. All the meats seemed to be from wild boar and each cheese has a story. I highly recommend La PaletteS read more

La Palette - Cheese board and charcuterie. - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

4.25/5 Came here for my partner's birthday dinner on a Monday evening. We were promptly seated and the first thing we noticed was the open concept kitchen where the kitchen was in the middle of the rectangular restaurant. So as we were walking towards the reserved tables (I'm assuming all the tables in the back were reserved), we passed by the kitchen, which we thought was quite neat. I love it when restahrants don't have a lot of items on the menu, and have special dishes that they change from time to time. So I was excited to try this place out. Escargot $12 4/5 The escargot was tender with a nice garlic based sauce. The fried garlic was also a nice touch as well. We just wished it was shelled as we love the process of getting it out of the shell so you can get the most amount of meat out. We just felt like there wasn't a lot of meat per escargot. Horse tartare $18 5/5 This was so tender and flavorful. Would get again but maybe as another main instead of an app. Foie Gras $27 4.5/5 We love seared foie gras and I loved how the first bite just melted in your mouth, spreading the flavor all around your mouth. Excellent. Duck Confit $38 4/5 I had a two bites of this so not rating it. My partner enjoyed it a lot but I found the Spatzle (the pasta looking thing on the plate) to be a bit mushy and out of place with the duck. The duck was a bit dry and a bit too salty in my opinion. Steak $45 4.5/5 Steak was cooked on point and the meat was so tender and tasty. The fries were nicely cooked as well. Chocolate ganache $8 4/5 We were both wondering why it was in such a small plate until we realized how thick and intense the flavor was. Not the best but pretty good. I loved it but it seemed like it was too much for my partner. Cardamom/Saffron sponge cake $9 4/5 As far a sponge cake go, this one was great. My partner enjoyed it a lot. I enjoyed it but I probably won't order it again. Service was just fine. Not a lot of checking in but it looked like they were understaffed. read more

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Stopped in to grab a drink before dinner. The grapefruit Stiegl was light and refreshing and the cherry delirium had a beautiful rounded flavor. The bartenders were attentive, and the space was beautiful!! I would definitely come back the next time I'm in Toronto. read more

La Palette - Grapefruit Stiegl and cherry delirium beers - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The ambiance is very cozy and intimate. As for the food we found the dishes true to French cuisine. I enjoyed the soup and duck Confit. One disappointing dish was the Fois gros which was served warm, it's not my cup of tea. read more

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Great restaurant! Food was great and there was a lively ambiance. I would definitely recommend the beef tartare on the regular menu - the seasoning was perfect and the hot mustard went so well with it. We got the appy size but next time I will be getting the full sized version! Out of the daily specials, the Iberico pork chops were amazing. The meat was succulent and melted in your mouth. The escargots were in some kind of Thai sauce which wasn't my favourite flavour profile but grew on me, and the duck pate was delish. There's a good wine selection and the option of getting a 1/2 litre. Definitely a great option for French esp if you want a more casual and upbeat vibe. read more

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Likely the best cocktail and food pairing I've had in my life. Iberico Special and Jeremy Day's Smoky Amaro 1000 Year Old Cigar variant. This is a cocktail I would come back over and over for! read more

Still solid after all these years! A reliable French brasserie with staples like duck confit, mussels with frites, and bouillabaisse. Don't be shy about trying horse. I know it sounds weird but the flavour is like great quality beef. We ordered a horse tartare for the table and it tasted so fresh and delicious, everyone enjoyed it -- even the squeamish ones. The atmosphere here is cool, especially when they have live music. The food may not completely knock your socks off, but it's still very good and the restaurant, overall, has been around awhile and is definitely worth your time! read more

Everything we had was so great. Loved the vibe and the bartender was great as well! Great place to pop into if you have a chance and just want something quality to munch on read more

Dinner here took nearly 3 hours. Not because we were sitting enjoying good conversation but that's how long it took to get our food with some people in my group getting their meals 2 hours into the seating. La Palette was recommended to me, so I took a chance and brought out of town guests here and was absolutely embarrassed by the poor service. Made a reservation for 12. One person in the group was late (out of my control) and the server refused to take our order even for appetizers until they arrived 30 min later. So 11 of us were just sitting there already very hungry and being ignored. Appetizers and small plates slowly came out over the course of an hour. Anyone without food had to make do with the complimentary bread which was quickly devoured. Our server was barely around for us to ask about following up on orders. For example, a Charcuterie board took 40 min to arrive. How is that possible when its a small board of cured meat and some pickles. I'd like to say the food was probably good as other diners have noted. I enjoyed the Foie Gras and Fondant Fromage the most. Sad to say my friend who ordered a steak got it cold with cold fries as if it had been sitting up at the pass for a while. On their website they note that this isn't the place for you if you are in a rush for service. I thought that meant they were just a chill place, not that you'd be entirely ignored. We weren't even rude at all. If we were demanding it's because we were forced to be demanding just for basic service. If you see the rest of my review history I'm not a stickler for service, and am very generous overall with my ratings. I noticed the other large group next to us under a different server was being served regularly and having a great time. They were all dressed in suits. I can't verify this claim but it felt like they discriminated us based on our attire and overall ages. I'm fine to take my money elsewhere since it felt like LA Palette doesn't want someone like me there anyways. read more

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Amazing dinner and cozy location. Great selection of wine and a friendly/inclusive staff! read more

La Palette - Bouillabaisse - yum! - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Amazing dinner! Amazing service (thank you Wes)! I was scared to try the horse but it also was amazing!! We will definitely be back read more

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Loved my experience at La Palette, everything from the food to the service was impeccable. We tried the salmon, steak frites and risotto and it was all so flavourful. We also got an appetizer involving fried cheese; I could've eaten 5 of those they were so good. There's horse on the menu if you're more adventurous. The ambiance is wonderful inside with the open kitchen and exposed brick. It's a pretty small place so it's good to call for a reservation beforehand. We'd made a reservation and we're given 2 hours to eat, our server let us know well in advance that we needed to start wrapping it up. I can't say enough good things about the service. I watched the servers deal with demanding customers with ease and grace and I always felt like we were well taken care of. Definitely recommend this place for a fancy dinner out! read more

I was looking for restaurants in Toronto that serve horse meat and came across La Palette! I was not disappointed. La Palette is a French bistro that lives up to the hype. We ordered some classic French dishes such as Foie Gras and Duck Confit and they were amazing. The main dish that really did it for me was the Horse Tenderloin. I have never tried horse meat before so I wasn't sure what to expect but I was very pleasantly surprised when trying it at La Palette. The Horse Tenderloin was similar to beef, slightly sweeter and slightly gamier - I highly recommend trying this dish when visiting. The Duck Confit and Foie Gras were fantastic as well. They also have a large selection of wines which is a must and the staff knew their stuff when it came to food pairings. Regarding seating, we went during phase 2 COVID re-openings (patios only) and the only thing I'd say is the patios are quite close to the cars on Queen St. which made it a bit uneasy but understandable given the current circumstances. I can only imagine the experience to be much better when indoor dining resumes. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Visiting La Palette before the COVID-19 lockdown. Me and a friend stopped by to enjoy a late lunch on their patio while shopping. I've yet to visit any restaurants in the west end so I thought this was a good choice. They kept us all socially distanced apart and showed us the menu via a chalk board. We went with the muscles and the Arctic fish. Both were amazing! The muscles was in a saffron sauce which I've never had before. The side fries were really good as well, they came with a garlic aioli sauce to dip. The fish also came with potatoes that were amazing as well. I'd defiantly go back to dine or for take out if I'm in the area again. read more

La Palette - Menu - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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It's rare you have a meal where everything is perfect: each course, the wine, the ambiance, and the service, but that's exactly what we got at La Palette. I recommend making a reservation in advance, but if you don't, they will do their best to accommodate you. We watched the bartender and waitstaff expertly take care of each customer while making wine recommendations and carrying on friendly conversations. While the specials all sounded amazing, we ended up ordering oysters, a salad, the risotto, and creme brulee along with the bartender's recommendation of the Sauvignon Blanc. Every bite and sip was absolutely delicious. We can't wait until we get to come back again. read more

Absolutely spectacular and wonderful little place. La Palette transports you to France as soon as you step foot. The staff are all marvellous, and shoes such hospitality. Now to the main part: the food! Do not get me start about the dishes! Everything we ordered was phenomenal!! So delicious, and the ingredients are really high quality! read more

Don't go here! Garbage service from host. I called at 8:57PM on New Year's Eve 2023-2024. Management take note of who was working at this time because I'd fire the male host for treating a customer like this. I called to ask if it was busy and what the wait was. Immediately he shot back "it's New Year's Eve, of course we're f**king busy. What's your real question?" That is not how you treat your customers. I will never eat at a place with workers who think it's okay to be rude for no reason. read more

As far as a French restaurant goes, have to say this hits all the important points. From start to finish this place had that quaint French bistro feel. Best part was saying, I'm sure our server as French. He was France. Their knowledge of the food and wine was on point even when we had a friend from a region in France the server was so good in talking to him about its nuisances versus the other choices available. We were all floored. Classic French dishes. We had a variety of dishes - fish, chicken, steak, soup. We loved everything. They even offer a great price fixe menu. Take advantage of it! I had the steak frites. Damn!!!!! Best one. For dessert, of course creme brûlée. Tried the classic as well as the kahlua. Perfect! We also tried the chocolate mousse and the carrot cake dessert. Again, both delicious. However all of us were floored by the carrot cake. Fluffy, light but so flavourful. Cocktails were on the strong side but.... still tasty. I hear the brunch is just as solid. Just as a note, reservations at this place are 2 hours. My new favourite go to place! read more

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Came here to try the duck confit and it did not disappoint! The duck was not overly salty like most places, and had a nice char on the skin. The duck leg was on a bed of wild rice which sat in some broth. The wild rice was also cooked really well, a balance between retaining a bit of the chewy texture but so much that it would be hard on the stomach. The only thing I didn't quite like in the dish was the pesto like herb sauce. It was on the sour side which masked the flavours of the herbs/greens. I also had the escargot for appetizer. The garlic oil went really well with the complimentary bread. read more

La Palette - Duck confit with wild rice - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came in expecting a great experience but fell short. Ordered the Steak Frites and it came out cold. When I expressed my concerns I was told this would get fixed. I never received an apology and a few mins later I was brought back the SAME COLD STEAK just slightly warmer. Most places with good customer service would make a fresh new steak for messing up the first one but not here! My girlfriend got the tortellini which was good but had only 6 pieces. Overall experience wasn't great especially for the price tag it carried. read more

La Palette - - Cold Steak Frites - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Three stars at best. Food was great but paled in comparison to Jules bistro. Service was only acceptable, didn't check up on us and at the end the bill had a $40 mistake. Thankfully we raised this because we DID NOT order the Cheval! It was cozy and dim and there were some vegan protesters outside but that didn't deter us. Not saying the expedience was terrible just not quite 4 stars. read more

La Palette - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First off, lemme say this place is spot on to a bistro in Paris. The ambiance, the bar, the pictures, all of it. It's so French, and I love it. Now onto the food... wow. We ordered the horse tartare, the escargot, the bone marrow and the horse steak/duck confit mixed plate. All of it was amazing. The horse tartare was super clean and meat forward. It focused on the taste of the meat, instead of masking it with ALL the spices and flavours they could throw at it. The escargot, with browned garlic butter and hazelnuts, was delicious. Most people eat it with bread but I was spooning full bits into my mouth. The bone marrow was buttery and fatty with a nice spice hint, and the sweet toasted bread that was served with it provided a lovely contrast. Finally, the horse and duck. Horse was the incredibly soft and tender, and the duck was juicy with an amazing crispy skin. I have nothing to say, it was a fantastic meal. Do yourself a favour, and visit this restaurant. read more

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3.5 Stars Having walked by this place numerous times I was excited to try it out! The restaurant has a old French vibe, like sitting in the old country in grandma's home..lol The food is good but not superb. I had the mussels and the 6oz steak, along with the beef and horse tartare. I will say they have a price-fix menu for $36 (app/main/dessert) and there are lots of choices for this option- I would definitely recommend this option- the steak is one of them! The mussels came in a nice broth, perhaps a bit flat but overall good. I enjoyed my medium rare steak - it was done to perfect and the frites were nice, thin, and crisp! I've tried beef tartare before but never horse. The horse one had a leaner taste than the beef. I'm glad I tried it but don't think I'd try it again. Just not my thing Dessert I chose the creme brûlée and it was your standard fare. Since it was my birthday dinner they brought it out with a candle and a balloon! Service here is great - friendly and they provide recommendations if wanted. read more

La Palette - Mussels - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We went to La Palette for dinner this past weekend and shared two appetizers, two mains and a dessert. The restaurant and patio were at capacity and the staff seemed to be running around all night. Everyone was friendly and attentive though so I had no complaints about the service whatsoever. The wine we ordered was excellent and we were actually able to sample a few different types that our water had recommended to us which was cool. When it comes to wine La Palette definitely knows their stuff and doesn't play around. Appetizers: the garden salad was light, refreshing, earthy and really enjoyable. The pate was pretty bland but the pickles and mustard on the side did help to balance out the flavours and heaviness a little bit. Mains: The duck confit tasted great and the skin was nice and crispy but it was too salty. The stuffed squash that was served with it was very good and fitting for the season. On its own the beef tartare was nothing special - it didn't have as much flavour as some of the beef tartare I had in Paris last year but it did pair really well with the crostini, mustard and pickles that came with it. The shoestring fries were amazing but like the duck confit, they were far too salty. The creme brûlée trio consisted of three different types of miniature creme brûlée's: orange cardamom, vanilla and espresso. The orange cardamom wasn't for me but the vanilla was really tasty and the espresso was delicious. Overall the the wine was excellent, the food was good for the most part and I was happy with the service but I don't plan on going back anytime soon. read more

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horse meat tartare was amazing surprisingly pleasant and not often offered. cosy and cute post for french food. small menu read more

Our server Ana (I think) was amazing. From Quebec her French accent was charming and fit the restaurant to perfection. Every item she recommended from the beet soup, to the tartare to our tiger prawns and chocolate mouse, ahhhmazing!!! Truly an exceptional meal from service to a satisfied palette read more

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A great taste of France located in Toronto's downtown. I've heard only good things about this place and decided to take the gf here for a surprise birthday dinner! The staff and chiefs were very attentive and the food came out sizzling hot and warm to the touch. I ordered the duck confit, along with the steamed mussles and a nice house dessert to end things off. Overall a very romantic vibe and great for a date. The food was top notch and you'd better be sure it will go down in the DM after you take that special someone here for the night! read more

La Palette - Perfect duck confit - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food was good, just an odd hole in the wall kinda vibe. Horse meat is their specialty, which I somehow missed in my research.

Drop by La Palette for brunch on a Sunny Sunday afternoon. If you love and enjoy the warm sunshine, make sure you sit at the front of the restaurant... I have to wear my sunglasses while enjoying my brunch! Eggs Benedict with hollondaise on ricotta herb biscuits with Wild boar belly shank crepinette ($14) was A-OK. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the wild boar belly was tender..... The only thing I can complain was my salad was drowned in the really sour dressing... Services was hit and miss...I wouldn't say I was neglected, but not overly attentive... I might come back for the Prix Fixe menu and give La Palette another try! read more

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We had a simply amazing time, both times we visited La Palette. Both times we sat at the Bar. Davide was wonderful and so much fun to spend the evening together. The foie dish and canard confit were both sublime. Great food, wonderful wine list and fun, welcoming and friendly folks all make for a truly wonderful experience read more

Some of the best Duck Confit I've had in the city!! Very cozy and cute, exactly what you'd expect from a french bistro read more

La Palette - Duck confit - French Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Dropped in on a Saturday at around 11. We were walking along queen Street looking for a restaurant. Many were not open yet. The decor is quite eclectic. The open kitchen is at the front of the restaurant. There were freshly baked biscuits and croissants on the counter as we walked in to be seated. I ordered the eggs Benedict which was delicious. My friend doesn't eat meat so asked them to make an omelette with vegetables and cheese which he said was very good. We also ordered a croissant which was crispy and flaky outside and soft inside. The coffee was also very good. We learned the buy locally from a roastery in kensington market. This place was real find albeit by accident. We definitely will be back. read more

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