Their Duck Confit Cassoulet was really fantastic! I really hope that they reopen up. Their bistro…read morewas chic! Their wine list was really excellent and I certainly indulged

My family and I loved the food and especially loved the family style serving. I am prone to food…read moreenvy so I love when food is served for sharing. Apart from that the servers were attentive and the ambiance was lovely.

my wife and I were in town for a long weekend and this was some of the best farming table food we…read morehave ever had! Everything from the beef salad bacon was perfectly prepared and seasoned, and our meals had some of the best flavors ever eating out Highly recommend

A very cute spot on ossington with great service, though it was a bit loud on a Thursday evening…read more We had quite a few dishes, with the short ribs being the standout - super good! The beef tartare was quite good as well. The cocktails were a bit disappointing. As a whole, not a bad spot but I feel like there are better eats in the area for around the same price.

Grey Gardens provided one of the best solo dining experiences I have had in a really long time. If…read moreyou ever find yourself dining alone in Toronto, put this one on your list. I'd go with a group too, but the restaurant had the flexibility to oder half portions of many items on their menu. Which, as a solo diner, is a game changer. The bar seating overlooks the grill and prep area, so you have something entertaining to watch while you eat. I brought my book out of habit and barely touched it. The staff was excellent, attentive and accommodating without being overbearing. I never feel like an afterthought here. For the food, I ordered the bread service, carpaccio, yellowfin, and cafarelli. The carpaccio was not available as a half but was worth every bit of the full portion. A subtle hint of heat from the peppercorns and horseradish. The yellowfin tartare was my favorite out of the lineup. It comes out with these small fish shapes cut from Kohlrabi which is a playful touch, and the flavor was excellent. The bread service was delicious and the cafarelli pasta was rich and good, though it did not reach the same level as the carpaccio and the tartare. The neighborhood itself adds to the experience. Eclectic and buzzing, especially in summer while I was there (August).

We were group of 6 dining for a special occasion. When we made our reservation, the staff offered…read moreus the semi-private table by the window. It was nice to have a more secluded spot, but the seating was quite drafty/chilly and dark, so didn't quite capture the warm ambiance of the rest of the restaurant. We were also offered a wonderful family style tasting menu for $90 per person. Overall, the food was fantastic, especially the seafood options. The dishes were innovative and fresh. Stand-out dishes: - Smoked Fish - chips n' dip - Scallop (raw) - chicken fat, green strawberry, serrano pepper - Tomato - feta, green olive, red onion - Sea Bream - peas, cumin, scallion - soooo good I would re-order all of the above in a heartbeat. So delicious. The following dishes were good but not amazing: - Bread - cultured butter - Ravioli - cheese curd, potato, leek - Crumb Cake - coffee, pumpkin - Quince - foie gras, sponge toffee And the following dishes had some flaws (though still enjoyable): - Spaghetti - chorizo, peppers, stracciateila (way too salty) - Half Chicken - truffle, green bean, gravy (chicken was quite dry) The portion sizes were sufficient. And the service was really attentive and quick. I wish they had more non-alcoholic drink options.

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.

A rare blend of quiet sophistication and delicate charm. This is a place where you can genuinely…read morerelax and focus, making it a perfect spot for both intimate dinners and high-level professional meetings. The cocktail program here is exceptional; my drink was perfectly balanced and inventive. For starters, the oyster of the day/week was incredibly fresh, followed by one of the most amazing steaks I've had recently. While the food was certainly delicious and refined, it was the hospitality that elevated the entire evening to another level. Every single person who served us was not just professional, but genuinely warm, making us feel like long-time regulars. This kind of attentive, yet professional, service is truly next-level. If you are looking to impress a client or colleague and ensure a productive, refined meeting, this is the venue. Highly, highly recommended.

Glad to finally have a delicious meal with good service in Yorkville…read more We had: Fresh oysters mignette: These were plump but fresh and the accompaniments were basic but complemented it well. I didn't even have to ask for tabasco as the waiter asked me for it first Seared foie gras and maple apples with current puree: This was divine! The seared part had a slight crunch but the inside was smooth, rich and buttery. The apple added sweetness and texture as well. Beef tartare with foie gras: This was the first time having tartare with foie gras pate and I wish it was done more. It adds an extra layer of richness that was a good complement Rack of lamb: The lamb was perfectly medium rare, and I loved the accompaniments. I always saw fiddleheads at the grocer but never was brave enough to make it. I love the crunch and texture and light flavor Iberico pork chop: This was pretty good, the pork was tender but I couldn't really taste the iberico in it (perhaps i'm used to the nutty taste), the creamed spinach accompaniment was pretty good too Nutella beignets with cinnamon ice cream: This was so good! The beignets were filled with nutella and the cinnamon ice cream was a great complement Honey creme brulee with lemon curd and cream cheese: This was like a big slice of creme brulee lol, much bigger portion than many I've had. I couldn't really taste the lemon though The wine list consisted of an entire textbook categorized by region. It was super in depth and the Chianti we got was delicious and reasonably priced. I can't say the same for some other vintages that I saw for like 60k though definitely recommend for an intimate date night!

I really enjoyed this lovely spot on Ossington! I came here for Summerlicious, and each course was…read moredelicious. My favourite was the grilled octopus, which was tender and flavourful. The service was also efficient and kind. It's quite dark inside the restaurant, but I would say it added to the wine bar vibe.

Salt Wine Bar located along Ossington near Dundas St. W. serves up Spanish tapas with an large wine…read morelist featuring many Spanish and Portuguese wines. The menu has many sharable plates and the restaurant can accommodate a large number of customers either at the bar or in their dining room. In the summer they have their street patio as well. The washroom is not accessible as you do need to go downstairs to use the toilet. I've dined at Salt Wine Bar years ago but don't remember much of my experience then. This time, I recently dined at Salt Wine Bar with a friend where we tried their Summerlicious menu (priced at $55). We made reservations just in case although during our time there, there were empty tables available for walk ins as well. Upon arrival, we were greeted by staff who led us to a table. Staff were able to give me a wine recommendation based on the type of preferred wine I like drinking. My friend got a mocktail based on their preference for either a sweet or sour mocktail. Food wise, we ordered the following items. We were able to share the appetizers and desserts. - Steak tartare (AAA Ontario beef, caper, quail yolk, white anchovy aioli, chive, grilled sourdough) - Iberian pork pate (chorizo spice, gundilla peppers, grilled sourdough, sea salt) - Seafood risotto (lobsters, prawns, calamari, peas, cherry tomatoes, saffron rice) - Dulce de leche ice cream (pecan crumble, maldon salt) - Madagascar vanilla bean creme brulee (blueberry compote) The pork pate was great - creamy, light, and smooth. It was great over the grilled sourdough and the peppers added some spice and the pickled peppers refreshed our palettes. The steak tartare was decent - the beef was cut to a good size and the anchovy aioli added extra umami to the dish. The seafood risotto was great - there were pieces of lobster, prawns, and calamari throughout and the rice was cooked slightly al dente. The dish was filling and came out hot, which was much appreciated. Lastly, the desserts were nice - the ice cream was sweet but then you got hints of saltiness from the salt throughout. The sweet and salty combination with the pecan crumble was great. The creme brulee was good as well. Overall, a great Summerlicious meal! The food was tasty and the appetizers were great to go with the wine I had. The meal left us feeling full and satisfied. Staff were also friendly and the pace of the meal didn't feel rushed. Do check out Salt Wine Bar along Ossington if you're around the area!

Well-intended little spot but everything seemed to be missing a note that would have made it oopf…read more Tuna crudo- good but remarkably small 5 pieces of tuna. Not worth the price. Missing something- maybe a sweetness or perhaps more acid? Beef tartare- underseasoned imo. Otherwise, portion was nice. Parisian gnocchi- they explained to me that it's not made with potato and I'm not sure I was into it. The mushrooms that it come with were A++ though. Buttersquash ravioli- I liked this when I tried it but bf said it was just ok. Probably wouldn't come back.

Possibly regretting not coming here for dinner instead…read more.. Heard they were open Sunday 3-7. I was working in the area and decided to have late lunch there. I went by the patio to get to the host area. Nobody on the patio. I was actually thinking of sitting out on the patio solo. Instead the host took me to the bar. There was one table of 2. Then me. The host didn't ask me if I want to sit outside, inside, at a table or the bar. He just took me to the bar. I'm starting to think the host doesn't want me to be out on the patio solo to make them look bad or he personally has not dined solo I'm totally fine sitting alone at a table. I'm in a summer dress, I really didn't expect to be climbing up a bar seat. Limited menu to add this turn. I ordered the gnocchi with snails & side salad which was not on the menu. The gnocchi was flat. No density. Are they not made with potatoes or were they simply overcooked? I don't know. The sauce was aromatic with the butter, chives. Snails are the big burgundy snails. Don't think they cooked them much in the sauce. Smelled great but everything tasted flat. No taste on To give you an idea of myself, I like Sugo & enoteca socials, baldassarre I used to be a waitress in my university days. I still tipped them 18% even though I really didn't want to tip them much. Don't think they read the Unreasonable Hospitality. Nice friendly people but something is missing if I'm paying $70ish for salad, gnocchi and a cocktail.

We came to FK for our fifth wedding anniversary during Snowmageddon 2026! Making a reservation is…read morevery easy, and actually involves speaking to Shawn, Frank's wife to confirm. Shawn still uses a reservation book and personally handles all reservations from booking to walking them out the door at the end of the night. We made our reservation 1 week in advance for Friday night, and there were still a few prime time seating's to be booked. We arrived, excited for a night of beautiful wine, interesting cocktails, and mouth-watering food. All of that happened along with great service and wonderful conversation. We each started with a scallop and some delicious homemade sourdough bread! Any restaurant of this caliber nails the opening bread, and I never feel confident enough to ask for me - next time I will because FK's was fantastic. We then shared the oxtail fagottini and enjoyed the rich filling and deep savory broth it came with. I had the Ontario Lamb Rack & Loin, which was actually lamb 4 ways, including a lamb head croquette. My husband had the striploin and frites. Both meals were spectacular and cooked to our temperature preferences, but mine takes the cake for presentation! For dessert, I had a wonderful key lime dessert with a coconut cake, and savored every last crumb. Our server paired my lamb with a beautiful glass of red wine, and was extremely personable. We would absolutely return again, for all the reasons above. FK deserves all the accolades they've won and then some!

I don't usually write reviews.. But I had such a wonderful experience at FK Restaurant. From the…read moreappetizers all the way through dessert, I genuinely enjoyed every single dish. The menu beautifully blends French cuisine with subtle Asian inspiration. The flavors complemented each other in a way that felt refined yet comforting. Each course felt carefully composed, with great attention to flavor, texture, and presentation. It's rare to leave a restaurant feeling impressed by every dish, but FK really delivered from start to finish. I'll definitely be back. We ordered the tasting menu which was around $220 per person. ( prepaid required )