We have chosen this restaurant as our mom-daughter date night for Winterlicious. It's priced at the…read moretop tier ($75/ person) for Winterlicious, we had quite an expectation prior to the evening. Here's what we tried: I ordered the French Kiss cocktail before the food, and it was such a treat--fruity, refreshing, and balanced without being too sweet. I was sipping it throughout and honestly, it's a palate cleanser between each dish. Lobster Crab Cake- the perfect start to the meal. Crispy on the outside, soft and full of flavour on the inside, and the tangy sauce paired well with the flavour profile of the dish. Not too heavy to start off the meal. Tuna Tataki- the tuna was seared to perfection and still had a little chew to every bite. The light sweet dressing brought everything together without overpowering the natural flavours of the tuna. At first, I thought the sauce was a bit too sweet, but if I had the tuna together with the guacamole in each bite, it actually brought out the flavours of the tuna. For the main, my mom picked the duck leg confit. The duck was so tender it practically fell off the bone! The skin was perfectly crispy, and it came with fettuccine tossed in a rich truffle oil sauce and some mushrooms, you could smell the truffle from a mile away! It felt like pure comfort food with a touch of elegance. As for myself, I picked the Cast-Iron Steak Frites. This steak was was cooked to a perfect medium rare, with a beautiful crust from the cast iron and a juicy, tender center. The fries were freshly fried to golden, and crispy. Though the menu said the fries were tossed with rosemary, we couldn't taste anything except plain golden crsipy fries. But that garlic mayo on the side? Totally made up for that- with real garlic in the mayo, it was creamy, flavourful, and the perfect dip for those fries. For the dessert, we picked the tiramisu and creme brulee. The tiramisu was creamy, not too sweet, and with just the right hit of espresso. It was such a comforting and indulgent way to end the meal. Though it could definitely worked on the appearance. It looked like as if it was scooped out from a giant spoon and the chef just plop it on the plate. The vanilla crème brûlée had that perfect crackly caramelized top, and the custard underneath was silky smooth and full of vanilla flavour. Simple, classic, and what a satisfying way to wrap up the meal. And you don't have to worry about the parking situation, Palace Pier offers complimentary valet parking for those who dine at the restaurant, and it was such a thoughtful touch that made the night even more special. If you are looking for a great date night spot, I can't recommend Velouté Bistro enough with great food, cozy vibes, and amazing service. We'll definitely be back!

Veloute seems to be more of an amenity for the residents of the condo which was where it was…read morelocated in. There is parking there, but finding the restaurant itself was a bit challenging as you need to through a bunch of hallways and elevator to get there. Luckily the concierge in the lobby was very helpful in guiding you there. The restaurant looked very dated and comprised of a few separate dining areas. I sat in the main dining area towards the back which had a 70's solarium feel, but it was comfortable, too bad it wasn't high enough to enjoy the lake views. My friend and I had the lobster & crab tien which was good and nicely plated. I had the baked salmon in parchment paper which was extremely disappointing. The menu was very descriptive, but what I was served was an over cooked salmon with small side of veggies and a dollop of mashed potatoes. It reminded me of banquet food and the presentation was disappointing, it was nothing special and definitely not worth half of what they were charging. Someone at the next table ordered the same thing and asked the waiter to open and remove the parchment paper for him. My friend ordered the chicken Rossini, which was also resembled banquet food and was nothing special. It was overly described on the menu and there was nothing that resembled or tasted of foie gras parfait (seems like this is a problem they have been having for years based on the reviews here). Definitely nowhere near the $38 they were charging. For dessert I had the lemon meringue cake which was nothing to talk about while my friend had the no-bake blueberry cheesecake which was exactly how it sounds, though it was decent it was not memorable. The guests there seem to be mostly residents of the condo so it seems like they cater to them, more like a glorified cantina. The waiter was pushing the steaks which looked really good and a better value but neither of us eat red meat, unfortunately. The service throughout my meal was excellent, which I give an extra star for. I wouldn't really consider Veloute a fine dining restaurant and there are many other restaurants with excellent food at a better value out there.

Dropped by for lunch with my partner and the meal didn't miss. We started with the fried calamari…read moreand shrimp was light, crispy, and that aioli on the side was smooth and flavourful. Solid way to kick things off. For our mains, we had the chicken parm with Caesar salad and the Cajun salmone fettuccini. And let me tell you ...that Cajun fettuccini..bruh? Star of the show. The salmon had a perfect crust, and the creamy Alfredo with red onion and capers brought a bold, rich flavour that just hit right. I'd come back for that pasta alone honestly. Rating: 4.6 out of 5

Everything was amazing as usual!Food and service always excellent! Great location by the waterread more

The service was really great They were really attentive to…read morethere customers Food options were really good the lobster ravioli, calamari there shrimp was great ! Place was nice and clean it was a cute cozy spot Would definitely recommend

We stayed nearby for a couple of nights. The weather was dreary so we ordered take out from this…read moregreat little spot. We ordered two seafood pastas, gnocchi, and two Margherita pizzas. Everything was SUPER delicious and the restaurant staff was so nice and accommodating! Highly recommend!!

I stopped by for a meal while visiting a friend. The restaurant isn't large, but the atmosphere is…read moregreat and the decor is comfortable. The pasta and pizza were delicious, with fresh ingredients and a well-balanced flavor. My spicy vodka rose pasta arrived a little late, but the waiter kindly compensated by providing two extra sauces for the pizza, making for a pleasant overall experience. The restaurant is rather small, and it can get a bit noisy when it's busy, but I was very satisfied with the overall service and food quality, and I would consider returning.

We ordered one pizza and the spicy vodka rosé pasta. Since the pasta came late, the waitress gave…read moreus two sauces for the pizza. That was nice even though the pasta came shortly afterwards. The quality of the pizza went beyond my expectations. The pasta tasted decent, but it did not have much variety in the flavour. The restaurant was nicely decorated and quite casual.

TLDR; atmosphere is cute and retro, food is hit and miss. Would recommend the mussels. Service was…read morebrutal. I discovered this place on TikTok recently and booked a reservation to come in. I was really excited, it looked like a cute vibe and the food was said to be great! When we arrived, it was quite busy for a Wednesday and it took a little while to be seated. The staff seemed quite busy but it took quite some time to be seen and given water. We had lots of time to review our shared menu until a second was brought over. I was disappointed to see that the menu did not match what was listed on the menu website and the dish I was excited to try wasn't listed on the menu. After about 15 minutes our server returned for our drink orders. Knowing it was taking a bit and they were busy we tried to place our food order at the same time but she left before we could do so. Once she brought over our drinks another 15 minutes later, we ordered our app and mains. We were seeing tables around us getting their food and it took quite some time for our appetizer. After about 30 minutes, I watched our server bring it to the wrong table, back to the kitchen, then over to us. At this point, we had been there for over an hour before our app hit the table. Thankfully, it was really quite yummy! Our entrees were ready immediately after we finished our appetizer. The server did an awkward rearrange of the table while both placing new food and removing old dishes. My dining partner helped her stack everything. She also took our side plates offering us new ones but never brought the new ones over sadly. Once everything was placed, I asked our server for some hot honey. We shared the mushroom pizza and pappardelle pasta. Unfortunately, neither were great. The pasta was nice but the layer of cheese was super thick so I didn't really taste much else. That said, the cheese was tasty. As for the pizza, it was a little burnt on the bottom. Normally, I wouldn't care so much but it made it quite dry. Unfortunately the requested hot honey was delivered and it was just chillies in oil :( very disappointing. Our server didn't check in so I never had the chance to flag this. The full pizza was also just 4 slices. At $26, I was expecting it to be larger. Additionally our waters were empty for quite some time. At that point, we gave up. We finally asked for the bill when another server stopped at the table beside us. We popped upstairs to check out the band but there wasn't anyone playing. After waiting a bit we just went home. All that to say, I think maybe this could have been a one-off. Knowing I discovered them on TikTok, maybe they're just adjusting to an increased volume of business and need to iron out the kinks. I personally would not go back but I also wouldn't dissuade someone else from going if they mentioned it to me.

Came here on a late night. The crowd was calm and the service was great. I didn't eat any food,…read morejust had a quick drink to ease the day.

Another amazing time here, we made reservations and got seated right away, the owner was serving us…read moreand was nice. The parking is pretty bad but we were able to find a spot after a few mins. The food was phenomenal again but the pizza this time had puddles of oil which was taking away from the taste a bit. The vegan meatball sliders were exceptional and my bf absolutely loved them. The fries were fine, I just didn't like the cook on them but the balsamic glaze and vegan parm on it was great. I recommend this place 10000% for anyone with sophisticated tastebuds.

Have dined there only once and had eagerly looked forward to it. But our pasta dishes were pretty…read moreweak and thus I cannot recommend this place.

We were in the area and decided on going here on a busy Friday night. Luckily, we grabbed a table…read moreright when we walked in as the couple after us had to wait. We ordered: - Mafalde ai funghi - Lasagna I am a big fan of mafalde al funghi and this place makes it well. Not on my top 3 list but it did satisfy my craving for this exact kind of pasta. My partner thought the lasagna was hearty but a bit pricey. Ambiance was really nice, I like the little lamps each table had. This was probably one of the darkest restaurants I have been to haha.

In tried this spot initially via delivery app so impressed was I that I had repeat orders (freebies…read morehelped) and then I bookmarked them for an in ok person opportunity arrives. I don't venture out much to this area that might change as one of the go to ice cream spots has moved here as well. This wasn't as much of a planned trip as initial idea was to try the very popular spot nearby. We put our name down and after hearing about the long wait time decided to explore the area. I recalled this place is nearby so reckoned might as well see what's going on there. No wait time for starters ( that ought to change I think) The ambiance needs an overhaul imo we are talking 80s (maybe even earlier style decor) not very inviting. Ah well. The wine and drink selection is limited though it being a warmer day I didn't explore the wine section much. Here is a play by play Free bread is meh Arancini with asparagus good stuff here though I recall it having a piece in the center on delivery orders Mafalade all'aragosta the lobster pasta seems to be trending for a while and this is a good version. In really enjoyed the pairing with mushrooms and a generous portion. Lots of meat as well and it's my rec if you like this style. Casarecce all pollo. The dining companion ordered this and enjoyed it a lot. Commented a nice amount of pine nuts is not so common. High recommendations here folks and at this price point worth a trek here. 4 stars solid

My cousin brought me here, and when I first saw this place, I thought it would be expensive. I…read morewas surprised at the prices and pensive about the portions, until I was proven wrong once more. The portions were extremely generous, especially when considering the price and the cost of food. WELL WORTH IT! I chose the veal sandwich (as my photo shows) with hot peppers. It was the perfect amount of spice and a hearty helping of meat as well. The wait staff were friendly and helpful and gave just the right amount of attention. We requested a bit of time after the meal, which gave me just enough time to take in the atmosphere and aesthetic of this place. To me, it feels like a fusion of an old-world Italian bistro meets the new world, with old-school style tablecloths and the traditional sides in traditional glass serving containers. The interior design leans a bit more new world with nice panelled ceilings and even a lamp at the table that we could adjust by ourselves....

There are so many different options that are available to you here. And, getting them all can be…read moreone of the most delightful experiences. Everything is sharable. A panini is a great filler (the hot Italian is a great way to go). The meatball sandwich combines the best of all worlds - delicious meatballs, and delicious breads. And, the pizzas? Incredible value. The Costa Nostra is a great way to get a lot of unique flavours that work really well. There is also a wall of wine, which I'm sure is very exciting for a number of people. That's a world I can't speak to, but it was impressive to look at. The only slight downside is that the restaurant can be a little bit loud. But that's to be expected.