Brasserie Cote is the sibling restaurant to Cote De Boeuf and Union along the Ossington Strip…read more Having been to both Cote De Boeuf and Union many times throughout the years, it was nice to hear that finally, there would be another location in the city to grab some delicious French food. Located along Bloor St. W. and Brunswick Ave, this restaurant in the Annex has become quite popular since they opened in early March. They are currently in their soft opening (open for lunch and dinner on select days with breakfast soon to be added) and just like their other restaurants, it is walk in only. I decided to dine at Brasserie Cote on a Friday for a late lunch. The place wasn't as busy but there were still people finishing lunch as well as coming in. As a solo diner I opted to sit at the bar. There was no paper menu for food for lunch but everything was written on a board that was displayed facing the street. When I inquired about the food menu, the staff personally brought the board to me and went through the entire menu with me (there were about 8-10 items). He then put the board near the bar so other people could see. I was expecting that the lunch menu would be the same as the dinner menu but I guess not (some items for lunch are included in the dinner menu though from what I can see). There was also an extensive drink menu with a nice selection of wines as well as some alcoholic beverages (no mocktails unfortunately). Service wise, this could be improved upon. Service was a bit slow and just average. Unfortunately I didn't feel like drinking alcohol mid-day and the bartender didn't really have any mocktails that he could come up with and gave me a list of other beverages like soda and sparkling water. Understand that this is their soft opening phase so hopefully service wise things can feel more personable and friendly. Food wise, I opted for the onglet de boeuf a l'echalote & frites maison ($44), which was a grilled 7oz hanger steak, shallot and red wine sauce. Drink wise I opted for a non-alcoholic option as I didn't feel like having wine mid-day where I had the Goodlot ginger fizz (sparkling flavoured water). Food and drink were prepared and came to me at a reasonable time. In terms of the the steak frites, it was delicious! The steak was cooked more to a medium instead of a medium rare as I had ordered but it was tender. The fries were like the ones you'd get at Cote De Boeuf, slightly salty and crispy, where it came with a side of aioli. I had worked up an appetite so I was able to finish most of the steak frites. Glancing at what other people ordered, the salad looked super great as well. And as always, the steak tartare cannot be missed (this is my usual order at Cote De Boeuf). Overall, a great new addition to the Annex. Brasserie Cote is already popular for dinner so do come early if you'd like to dine here (they do not take reservations). Can't wait to see what their breakfast menu will be like as well!

This is a larger sister restaurant to the ever popular Cote de Boeuf. The focus is on elevated…read moreFrench cuisine, and they didn't disappoint! The ingredients are carefully chosen for premium quality and taste. They soft-opened on 2026-03-05. During the soft-opening, it is walk-in only (no reservations), and they are only open Thu-Sat for dinner. Next week, 2026-03-19, they will open Thu-Sun for lunch and dinner. We ordered the following: 1. Assiette de Bresaola Maison ($24). 2. Halibut et Coquillages au Beurre Blanc ($43). 3. Choux à la Creme ($12). The service was excellent. The Halibut was very flakey and tasty (for a white fish). It was topped with Fried Capers, providing a salty umami flavour. It is also topped with Pangrattato, which is an Italian condiment made from coarse, stale breadcrumbs, fried in olive oil. The Halibut was 5 oz. The Venere Rice (Black Venus Rice) was surprisingly superb! This Italian rice has a deep purple/black colour with an intense nutty aroma. The clams were very good. Bresaola is a type of Italian salami made from air-dried, salted beef. This restaurant uses house cured Ribeye Cap Steak, known as "king of steaks", known for its rich marbling. It wasn't too salty. It was accompanied with Anchoix de Cantabrie (Cantabrian Anchovey Fillets), which are a premium type of anchovy, harvested within the Bay of Biscay. Of course it was salty, but this type is less intensely salty. Good thing the dish came with Duck Fat Toast so that I could put the bresaola amd anchovies on the toast to the balance the taste. The Choux à la Creme translates to Cream Puffs. It is light and hollow , filled with a nice white cream, which was light and delicious. It comes with a chocolate sauce, pour at the table. This dessert was chilled. There is a kitchen in that back where they prepare the base of the dishes. There is a small open kitchen in the front where the main chefs grill meats and fish, completing the dishes. There is a full bar. There are a small tables (seating about 20) and counter seating (seating 6-8) for indoor dining. During warm weather, there is a covered patio seating. The patio might finish renovations by May 2026, with an additional 30 seats. There is no free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. The washroom is downstairs (hence no wheelchair accessible) with three gender-neutral stalls and two common wash basins. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2026-046

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.

Oooooh la la. We came here for my last night in Toronto, sadly. I adore this sophisticated city…read more The presentation of each dish was perfection itself but the tastes were absolutely out of this world. Simply divine. My host chose the dishes and each was like receiving an exquisite gift. THIS is how food should always taste yet it is so rare to find. I enjoyed every bite and every sip. Thank you!

Came here because we heard the chef was leaving. A little sad that we discovered this so late…read more Chef Arnaud came out right at the beginning to greet us which was nice. However, I was a little disappointed that this was the only time we got to see him as we couldn't interact with him regarding some of his dishes. Decor is nice, dark and upscale. Standouts included: Le Homard - Nova Scotia Lobster, Coffee Papagayo, Plantain, Sweet-Pepper: Excellent dish that chef has won an award for. Fantastic flavours top to bottom. I think having caviar at the top would have made it even better though. Le Pithivier - Beef Wellington "À la Française", Foie Gras, Spinach, Mushrooms, Beef Jus : I added this for $80 and it was delightful. As an add on i I suggest sharing this as it is substantial. However the taste is excellent. Foie gras instead of pate is a very nice touch. Le Campignon consists of a Mueller (finely chopped mushroom mixture) was also excellent.

This might be one of my top dining experiences of the year so far, and I've travelled to quite a…read morefew cities around the world. The absolute star in my opinion was the shrimp cocktail... like sashimi quality not over cooked shrimp, like sweet ebi. Was PHENOMENAL. Very close second was the mushroom, we had to order more. The leeks were also a very pleasant surprise to the group. We were a big group of 6 and got to try everything on the menu. Our server was amazing and remembered everyone's names and was extremely attentive and helpful.

A cute little modern french spot. Featuring a raw bar as you enter…read more Service was exceptional! They really make sure everything is perfect for you. Even the trainee whom made a few mistakes but came to apologize and let me know he's new. All good. Theres always a first day for everyone. And the food!!!! The scallops were my fav. Fish here i delicious and impressed with how the debone the entire fish. Whether its girls night, date night, this is a great option.

My favorite event restaurant in Toronto, one of the best anywhere. This is very much a Michelin…read moreexperience, though, surprisingly they he yet to get one. Everything is incredibly professional, from the staff to the presentation to the chefs. While professional the staff does a great job the engage. I found the sommelier partuculay great, incredibly knowledgeable yet friendly and accessible. Also, he was very open to modifying the wine pairing so it was red heavy (though I still tried some of his favorite whites). All the courses were fantastic, it feels wrong to single out any one but will share my favorites. With the amuse bouche, I love the sushi bite with scallop. My favorite dish was probably the chestnut soup. The tomato stuffed with tuna and caviar is their signature dish and one of the most impressive (and best tasting) dishes I've had. Do not go if the price will bother you but if you want a very special meal, I recommend LSL.

This is one of my favourite restaurants in toronto and it's a travesty that it's not a Michelin 2…read morestar. Let alone not being recognized at all. Was back after finding out that Chef Le Squer was in town. The experience was fantastic. As usual. The service was the best in toronto and among the best I've experienced. Service was done in unison from when the plates are presented and removed. Exquisite precision from every member from how the address you, to how they notice what you are doing without even looking at you. Dishes were fantastic with an incredible twist of Japanese freshness and French complexity. Standouts were the signature tomato dish, the sweet shrimp, mushroom soup and the bouillabaisse. But really it was all fantastic. Wine pairing was amazing and well chosen for the meal. The Germany Riesling was a standout for us. Special for us was that this was a week before Le Squer's birthday so there was a surprise birthday celebration for him that included gifts for him and cake and champagne all around. To put a final nice touch. Chef Leroy himself stood at the door to thank us as we left and he even escorted us to our car with an umbrella outside since it was raining. I've only had chefs escort us to the door a handful of times and only twice have they gone outside with us. None have ever held an umbrella for us as we went to our car. We didn't want him to do it as it's not his job but he insisted. Love that guy. This is part of my permanent rotation.

We stopped by for lunch and was delightfully surprised to find that they haven't just maintained…read moretheir high service standards, they've exceeded them. Outside of Michelin-starred establishments, it is rare to find such a genuine, personalized level of care. The service felt authentic and spontaneous, never robotic. We experienced an extremely minor glitch with our bread order, and the team rectified it immediately (literally within two seconds). Their service recovery was so seamless it actually turned into a delightful surprise. Throughout our meal, several other small acts of kindness further elevated the experience. Even on a busy weekday, the restaurant was humming with a great atmosphere. At the next table, a guest asked her companion where the restroom was. A server overheard and, without missing a beat, she stepped in to escort the patron. That is the definition of intuitive service. Our server, Chad, and the entire team were simply amazing.For the food, as always, the meal was delicious. Of note: They validate underground parking for dinner, though it isn't standard practice for lunch.

Auberge has been on my list for a while and finally made a visit during Winterlicous. It was really…read morechallenging to get a table on short notice for Saturday dinner. It seems like they are booked out but we gave them a call and they were able to squeeze us in for 5:15pm reservation on Saturday. Underground parking available and they validate it even if you come a bit earlier than your reservation. I love the charming little house exterior and warm country charm interiors. I ordered their salade de lyonnaise, lamb sirloin and chocolate torte. All were good. Though my friend couldn't have any alcohol and the lamb had a red wine sauce, instead they gave her some kind of reduction or au jus sauce with her lamb and it was absolutely delicious, way better than the actual sauce that came with our lamb and beef mains. We ended up using some of her sauce for our dishes too. I also tried the leek soup and pork terrine appetizers, which was also good though I especially liked the salad with the egg on top. The desserts are probably the highlight of my meal. I love the chocolate torte I had at the end and also tasted the apple tarte which was also great. I think for the Winterlicious menu, the quality of desserts are certainly better than other spots I've had. We also enjoyed the drinks, I had a lychee mocktail and my table had some wine and spanish coffee and decaf cappuccino which was also good. The staff was very attentive though my friend, while she told the staff she doesn't have a shrimp allergy she just didn't want shrimp in her soup. Somehow it was served with it but they did later corrected it, which is all good just a minor hiccup. Probably better to just have us eat it for her than bother with the changes.

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;

My husband and I arrived to Le Baratin on a Saturday evening with a reservation. Unbeknownst to my…read morehusband, he selected "inside or outside". We were disappointed to be sat outside by rushing traffic, but our server (perhaps also the owner) looked like he could tell our disappointment and said he would try to help. I mentioned this wasn't the vibe for our Anniversary dinner I was hoping. One move inside to bar stools, two glasses of champagne on the house and another move to a table later, we finally got the cozy dinner vibe we had anticipated. We selected the 3 course dinner and were not disappointed. After a questionable decision to not eat lunch but have snacks, we weee understandably starving. The tomato tart and salad were delicious. The duck was rich, flavorful and came with a decadent sauce. My husband was also impressed with his steak frites followed by chocolate mousse. I enjoyed my cheesecake back at our hotel. In all, this was a great dinner and a great save by our server, you can tell he just really wanted to make sure we have a nice dinner for our anniversary. It is quite a small restaurant so I know they were absolutely doing the best they could. Cheers!

Had a great time at this authentic French restaurant just outside of downtown. The service was…read moregood. Plenty of seating. However it can be loud so be prepared for that. Food quality was excellent. We ordered the lamb and duck and all were simply divine! Full of flavor and savory. Parking can be a struggle to find but there's some street parking.

My BF surprised me with dinner reservations for our post Valentine's Day celebration! It's a new…read morerestaurant to try for the both of us. As we both had to work on Valentine's Day, so we always celebrate the day after. They have a wonderful menu. We ended up over ordering! We ordered 3 appys, and 2 mains! We were so full we had to skip dessert! We wanted to order everything! We got the duck liver mousse, the fried artichokes, the steak tartare. All of which was delicious. We got the duck confit and the hanger steak frites as our mains. It was a delicious meal and attentive service. Definitely looking forward to coming back to trying the rest of the menu.