I happen to discover Maison T while scrolling Instagram. A local favourite, this place is run by a husband and wife team with years of restaurant experience. The husband is from Japan so his dishes are a Japanese-French fusion. Their steak frites is one of their classic dishes that is a must try. They have specials and have a wide range of drinks. Their desserts are also very delicious. Going back to the owners, the wife serves as host, but is also knowledgeable in wine. She circulate the restaurant and seems really keen to get to know the customers. I have already been here twice and can't wait to return. Reservations are a must! Good for: dinner, drinks, French cuisine read more

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AMAZING, the price is a little bit more elevated, but for the extravagances and the beauty of the food, it is most definitely worth it. The ambience is definitely something to long after the music is wonderful and the service is extremely well. Done with the food is incredibly precise and the definition of beautiful. What's so amazing about this restaurant is that everything is so in sync the head chef seems to treat all of his kitchen staff with utmost respect and does not hesitate to teach them what they might not know he is the opposite of what we would think stereotypical harsh chef would be. The chef's wife is in charge of the dine in. She is a warm and bubbly character. That makes sure everything is up to the high expectation we all have once we go there for dinner. Once again, yes, the prices are a little bit elevated, but for a gourmet restaurant, it is absolutely worth it his magnificent little restaurant and everybody there is extremely kind and the food is nothing less than delicious. read more

Today oct16/25 we went to Madison t, I had rack of lamb. My wife had fish, everything was delicious. read more

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Their reservation process is all online / over phone texts, but they are so thorough in reading and following every details of each guest. They knew my husband's name, his and my food preferences/ dietary restrictions, our occasion and had everything ready upon out arrival. They immediately brought champagne for us and apple juice for my daughter to celebrate our anniversary. This guesture made our day extra memorable. The chef's wife Carolina is a sweet, smart and kind lady. She memorized our and all details. It makes you feel welcomed. And adds to the personal touch. She was able to spend some time with us sharing some reletable conversations, which also adds to the experience. And ofcourse food- 5/5, 3 of us loved every dish 5/5 with exception to mushrooms, they were decent but other 2 mains were out of the world. My chickpea ragout was a huge protien, veggie packed dish with 3 different sauces. Each veggie on the plate was cooked it perfection. Who said healthy food can't be delicious? So was steak which my husband ordered, the rub on the steak was unique and so was the sauce on it. The fries was thin crisp and tender at the same time, my daughter never had so many. Drinks - cocktails ( was small in size) it was delicious. Pretty unique. And so was the on tap IPA. At the end we were full, and were bot sure about dessert, but we're glad we ordered creme caramel to share, it was too good to be missed Have to find another good occasion to be enjoy this cozy french bistro with the japnese touch! read more

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Maison T is quietly tucked away at Toronto's Davenport residential neighbourhood. Located at the corner of Dupont & Shaw, you could easily drive right past this local gem if you are not looking for it. Chef Masa Tamaru from Japan & his wife Carolina have joined forces to create this lovely nest for the locals. They are open from Wednesday to Sunday. Their website only shows some of what they have on the menu. Eg. the Tempura Mushroom we had this time round was not an item they advertised on their website menu. All their items are reasonably priced compared to other TO's French restaurants, so in this hyperinflation era, they were full on the few occasions we visited the past few months. Reservations is recommended. Bon Appétit! read more

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A hidden gem is the perfect definition for this French-Japanese fusion restaurant! It's a cute small place with the most attentive host. Their wine list consists of some superb options, as well as some Niagara options too! 1) Mushroom tempura- great crunch! 8/10 2) Japanese fried chicken- if you like karage, this is a nice twist of flavor - it comes with a nice sauce. It loses some of its crunch factor but the taste was fantastic. And the choice of dark meat made this a juicy bite! 9.5/10 3) seared scallops - delicious! The olive pate was a wonderful addition to highlight the flavour of the scallops! 10/10 4) duck confit- great sauce! The fat was rendered off so well, leaving the skin nice and CRISPY! Perfect texture. 10/10 The food is delicious and we can't wait to come back again! read more

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One of those places where you go and you're surprised you never heard of it before. The restaurant itself is actually quite a hike away from 'downtown downtown' but imo I think it's well worth it. I'd also recommend making reservations as it gets pretty packed dinner time. We ordered the Steak & Frites (33), Pan Roasted Chicken (30), and Seared Hokkaido Scallops (20). I thought the scallops had a very very unique taste with the tapenade, quite rich but I did wish the scallops were a bit larger. The Steak Frites were excellent. Perfect medium rare with a really nice peppercorn sauce on top. The fries also came with this yuzu (i think) mayonnaise. This dish was definitely the highlight for me. The Pan Roasted Chicken had a super creamy sauce and was cooked really nicely. Chicken was seasoned really well without being overly salty and portion wise 2 large pieces as well. Great experience, excellent service and the food was nice! Might need to make the trek out east :) read more

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This is a really nice neighbourhood restaurant that feels like you're eating at home. The service was very friendly, and it was very nicely decorated and warm inside. The owners wife served us, and she was an angel checking in with us all night and making sure we were having a good time. For appetizers, we got mussels, and the French onion soup both highly recommended. The mains we got were the short rib, and the duck, both of which were a little on the salty side. Next time I go back, I want to try the steak or the fish. Definitely worth a visit. There is also a nice patio outside, so a good place to go in the summer! If I could get 4 1/2 stars, that would be my true rating. read more

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From the congenial hostess welcome to the classic French bistro offerings to the well executed cocktails, this place is a keeper. The vibe is upbeat with a varied crowd. We had the bay scallops - delicious - and the unique and flavourful Japanese fried chicken. Both were outstanding. We then split the steak frites and finished up with the luscious crème caramel. The wine selection is interesting with a couple of nice rosés, Chilean and French reds. The small list was well curated. Overall we had a great evening and will return read more

Not a foody and I'm not a fan of very fine dining but this may have been my best restaurant experience in this city. From the polite and attentive service to the excellent entrees to the great desserts this was the first time I knew I needed to come back and see what else this chef has in store. read more

Came here for a lovely dinner, I know they r very popular so had to make reservations days ahead. I live quite far from here but it was all worth the trip. First of all, the lady who is the chef's wife, she is amazing, so friendly and passionate about the food here. I appreciate all her recommendations. We got the following: 1. Duck Confit: I ordered it because this is a dish I would not make by myself due to how complicated it is, and I got to know the chef himself is known for his sauces. The skin was so crispy and the meat is so juicy, the sauce compliments the duck very well, but that potato, it's so crispy I don't know how they made it. I also never liked vegetables on the side for other restaurants but here the cauliflower and broccoli tastes different. They taste so much better I cleared the whole plate. Must be magic;) 2.French Onion Soup: I LOVE IT!!!!! Sooooooo good I can't describe it please just come here and order by urself. 3. Crème brûlée: extremely delicious, I actually never liked crème brûlée but this just is too good, the almond cookie too I wanted to buy a dozen to bring home 4. Foie gras: I have had Foie gras in several restaurants but I love how they put risotto under, with the sauce and the celery risotto it saves the Foie gras from being too much. 5. Arctic char: I personally don't eat fish so I can't comment on this, however the garnish looks amazing and my friend loved it. It was a great experience, absolutely will come back. Lovely atmosphere too! read more

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Maison T took over the space that was occupied by Universal Grill for decades. They renovated and made it quite quaint and cute. The ambiance is alright. But the food here is the real star. French food from a Japanese chef? Don't mind if I do. Everything from the cocktail du jour to the seared scallops to the crispy dusk confit to the dessert were absolutely top notch, each one fabulously delicious and prepared with flair and finesse. The chef's wife took great care of us from the moment we stepped through the door. Attention s'il vous plait: Maison T is the real deal. I can't wait to come back. read more

Great food and great service. The owner is the chef and his wife is a great host. It's French food plus a touch of Japanese touch to it

Celebrated a friend's birthday dinner here and it was such a cute bistro tucked away in the city. Very unassuming neighbourhood, felt like a hidden gem. The starters we ordered were amazing and my favourite part of our dinner, scallops and foie gras corn risotto. We also had the arctic char and duck which were great. Crème brûlée for dessert is a must. Service was so attentive and the chef's wife took care of us all night. read more

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Go for the atmosphere, stay for the mussels and short ribs! Lovely, simple food with exquisite flavors. Chef Masayuki knows what he is doing with the combinations of taste.& texture and his lovely wife Carolina is the perfect hostess. Must visit when in Toronto! read more

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We had the seasonal tomato salad, steak, pork chop, duck and crème caramel. All the ingredients were local and fresh! Haven't experienced such freshness in every dish. Steak wasn't fatty but very juicy and tender. Comparable to high end $200 steaks. Duck skin was perfectly crispy. Meat was tender but could have been a little more herbal. Husband wife owned. Very friendly. Casual setting. Customers seem to be local, repeat. read more

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Its a good brunch when you don't get hungry again until dinner. Our server was gracious and sophisticated, she did a great job making us feel welcome even with a toddler in tow. I made a mimosa out of fresh black cherry juice and it was great!! They made a scrambled egg for my baby. Food is definitely French (ie on the heavy side) but came out the proper temperature. I enjoyed myself and the patio is lovely. They take reservations by phone but sadly never answered my instagram direct message despite reading it. read more

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Maison T put together a wonderful private anniversary party this week for us and 18 guests. Carolina organized the event with great professionalism and she accommodated all of our wants. The food choices were excellent and thoroughly enjoyed by all. For many of our friends, this was the first visit to the restaurant and several have told us they coming back. The skill of Chef Masayuki and his staff showed in the creativity of his hors d'oeuvres and the dining choices. Lovely wine at some of the best prices in the City. Carolina - your cake, what can I say, a real hit! Applause for the great service from the front of house staff and just a grand night all round. Thank you Maison T! If you haven't been to DuPont and Shaw yet, you should go to this great neighbourhood spot. Please support them! Howard and Roberta read more

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Great little quaint bistro that serves excellent French food - our particular favourites were the French Onion Soup and the Duck Confit. Our waiter was also super nice and sweet, great vibes! read more

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Incredible cozy little gem in the north Annex. We enjoyed two superlative tasting menus to celebrate New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day respectively. Carefully crafted sequence of small, tasty delights each time. Wonderful fusion of Japanese and French cooking techniques and flavors. Excellent beverage service from Rachel, mixing drinks and selecting wines to match food. I hesitated to write this review for fear others will discover this delightful spot and make them even busier than they already are. read more

Situated at the corner of Shaw Street and Dupont Street, Maison T has all the French bistro feels that will keep you warm and cozy through the winter. Chef Masayuki Tamaru has a rustic approach to regional specialties and offers dishes like mussels, duck confit, steak frites and other French classics, while emphasizing seasonal produce and quality proteins. Although the takeout menu is fairly edited, the options are, for the most part, crowd-pleasing (save for the escargots, perhaps!). To start, enjoy a crisp endive salad with Roquefort, walnuts, pears, black currant dressing or the trout tartare accented by peppery radish. The Japanese Fried Chicken with Yuzu mayonnaise and scallops with bacon tomato sauce are also lip-smackingly delicious. Portions are on the smaller side, so consider ordering extra appetizers or an additional entrée if you're hungry. The à la carte dinner menu is available Wednesday to Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. read more

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Very enjoyable dinner. Highly recommended!!! Best onion soup ever much better than Michelin rated French cuisine in Vegas! read more

I've been wanting to try this neighbourhood resto for ages. I'd been to the location's predecessor several years ago but hadn't had a chance to check out the new establishment which opened during COVID. I'm not a newbie to French cuisine and I had high hopes for this place. My dining companion works in a well-known French restaurant and she suggested at the last minute that we should try to see if we could get in. We called 10 minutes before we arrived and were told that there was space and could just squeak in for the last seating of the evening. Caroline, the owner and spouse of the talented chef Masayuki Tamaru, greeted us warmly. She had a lovely and welcoming energy about her. The menu selection of both food and wine isn't extensive but there is a clear intention there and a sense of quality over quantity. My companion ordered the steak frites and I settled upon the duck confit. The food was prepared to absolute perfection and our choice of wines by the glass were lovely complements. Of note was the Béarnaise sauce on the steak as well as the absolutely exquisitely done duck confit. Despite being full, we elected to push the envelope and ordered two different desserts just so we could share and sample both. Simple and beautifully done. Fully satiated and satisfied, we couldn't finish the white chocolate mousse and the chocolate terrine despite our best efforts. We will definitely be back so we can try ALL the items on the menu! read more

What a hidden gem! Stumbled across this lovely bistro earlier this summer with some friends. We had the French onion soup, scallops, duck confit, and crème brûlée. The French onion soup in particular wad heavenly. read more

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This was a real treat and a wonderful experience of French cuisine! The food is delicious, the flavors and how is put together. I enjoyed every minute of it. I look forward to next time. read more

Every time I get take out from here my mind gets blown. Even the 3 dollar baguette is mind blowing. Need a sandwich? Try the insanely good daily sandwich. Want duck confit? It's amazing and makes my mouth water just thinking of it. Just had the Japanese fried chicken for the first. Light and delicious and the best JFC I've ever had. We are lucky to have this chef in our neighborhood. read more

This is a cute neighbourhood bistro. The food is well prepared and with care. It's hard to fine authentic French cuisine that is prepared well. It also has a super reasonable price point. We have been ordering takeout in an effort to support small businesses like this one. All of the dishes we're prepared with good ingredients and we're all tasty. The staff were also very helpful and friendly. read more

Love this place. Their sandwiches and soups for lunch are amazing!! We've also tried the Japanese fried chicken and it was very delicious.

Maison T is such a welcome addition to our neighbourhood. The French-inspired menu is very well executed, and totally reasonably priced. The duck confit and scallops were perfectly done when we ordered them on new years eve, and the fried chicken and sandwich of the day we ordered for lunch were amazing. The staff are friendly and helpful! Highly recommend!! read more