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    Vinoteca Pompette

    3.8 (26 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating

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    Terry C.

    Was excited to try this restaurant. On entry, the coat rack is open right by the front door. This is a bit unsettling as all someone has to do is open the door and quickly snatch. I didn't leave my coat there. You then enter through a set of curtains. These curtains didn't do much to reduce the cold draft that blows in when the front door is open. Cold. On entering, we were promptly greeting and seated by the staff. I was a bit surprised that the staff was so casually dressed - jeans. I wasn't sure they were they staff. For ordering, we were kindly offered any assistance we might need. Questions were readily answered. We started out with the escargot and gnocchi. This was very good and the gnocchi was nice and fluffy. There was a lot of sauce left after we were finished and one staff noticed, so he gave us some bread to used so sop up as to not waste the 'best part' of the dish. That was very nice of him. The rest of the meal was good. The duck breast was very tender and the sauce that accompanied it was rich and tasty. The carrot - 1 carrot split in 2 was also a good side. It would however be more fulfilling if they provided more sides with this dish, especially at this price. It was like being served meat only as your dish. The duck confit/cassoulet was just OK. Both desserts were good enough. Nothing extraordinary. Service was very attentive. This was a good experience but not sure if I would return considering the prices for what you get.

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    Brandyn T.

    Pompette (the restaurant not the bar) is a quaint casual fine dining restaurant with French inspired dishes. They have a standalone bar just down the street a few steps but also have a great in-restaurant bar. We came for a celebratory dinner and really enjoyed our experience. FOOD (4.5/5) The menu is largely comprised of shareable style dishes to allow the table to sample a variety of items. We opted for the Escargot and the Duck Confit For Two. Our waiter recommended we don't order anymore than one starter if we were getting the duck dish as it's quite large - and so he was right! We ended the meal with the Mille Feuille. The escargots were well seasoned and made with a beurre blanc and tomato sauce that had a great balance of richness and acidity. I wish there could have been more breadcrumbs and parmesan. The duck confit for two is duck served two ways: the first being a medium rare cut sliced and served with a jus, and the second being a standard confit duck leg over a savoury hash. The sliced duck provided the mouth feel and bite of beef steak and the jus was delicious to add moisture. The confit duck wasn't anything spectacular but provided a good crispy textural contrast to the chewier sliced duck. The hash underneath was AMAZING. Good mix of potatoes, bacon/panchetta, and sausage and has a good punch of smokiness and saltiness. The Mille Feuille was pistachio based served with a caramel sauce. The pastry was very flaky but seemed a bit overcooked and darker than golden brown. Still great flavours and a nice light dessert but I prefer the mille feuille at Alobar any day over the one at Pompette. DRINKS (5/5) I've heard that the drinks here were great and indeed it met that expectation and more! I can't recall the names of the drinks but we ordered a guava inspired drink and a pina colada inspired drink. The pina colada one was SO GOOD. Great flavours, light and not overly sweet. The guava drink was good but not as great as the pina colada one. SERVICE (5/5) All staff was super nice and helpful with explaining dishes and making reccos. We noted in our reservation the dinner was for a birthday and they served our mille feuille with a candle and birthday wishes which was a nice touch. AMBIENCE (5/5) Quaint dimly-lit dining room that adds an intimate feel to the dining experience. VALUE (4/5) Definitely not a cheap eat, but the price you pay shows through with the quality of food and drinks, and the overall ambience. OVERALL (4.5/5) I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Restaurant Pompette. Amazing quaint and cozy vibes, great French inspired food, delicious cocktails, and service you can't complain about. I highly recommend for a higher budget date night. Make a reso if on Fri-Sun since there aren't all that many tables.

    Michelle M.

    Our visit to Restaurant Pompette was perfect! Everything about the food, drinks, service and ambiance makes our visit so pleasant. Between 2 people, we shared the gnocchi a la parisienne, bone marrow, beef wellington and mille feuille. Bone marrow was my favourite dish of the night - who knew prawn tartare worked so well with this dish. If I were to do Pompette differently, I would order the beef Wellington if we were a group of 4 (just to explore more starter dishes). It felt like we might've missed out on other dishes. Highly recommend ordering the Aiguenoire as a drink of choice. This drink stood out the most after trying 4 of their cocktails.

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    Kai-Wen L.

    A very nice fine dining experience. My wife and I went to this restaurant to celebrate my wife's birthday. It was also my first fine dining in Toronto. Although it was a little pricy, it was totally worth it! I think each dish was dedicated, special and tasty. My favourite dishes were the duck breast and the octopus. The octopus dish was a very creative dish. I had never seen anyone cook octopus in that way. The sauce was just delicious and we even dip it in the bread after finishing the octopus. The duck breast was one of the main courses. The layers of flavours were very apparent when having it. First, it was the crispy part with a mild smell of coal. After putting it in your mouth for several seconds, the strong taste of duck poultry busted out in your mouth. It would have different tastes when enjoying it with the sauce. I highly recommend ordering these two dishes. It was a shame that my wife was pregnant and could not have any alcohol. We didn't have dessert and left pretty soon after we enjoyed all the meals. I have a feeling that we'll go back there next time with friends and have a wonderful dinner time.

    Ada L.

    Pompette is a quiet French restaurant located in the heart of Little Italy. The restaurant serves contemporary French cuisine where they use fresh and seasonal produce to create their dishes on the menu. The interior of the restaurant is simple yet sophisticated where there is table and bar seating. They also have a fully covered patio as well. All the staff can speak French which makes it feel like you are in Paris. Reservations are recommended. My partner and I dined at Pompette on a Saturday night in June. We had made reservations ahead of time. When we arrived, the restaurant was half full. We were promptly greeted and seated at our table. I opted for the Aiguenoire (orange blossom, citrus, simple syrup, chartreuse cuvee M.O.F., egg white, fennel bitter, and citadelle gin) and my partner opted for a beer as our beverages. I saw quite a few tables order the Aiguenoire cocktail - definitely did not disappoint and is likely one of their signature cocktails for a reason! Food wise, we shared the following dishes: - Tuna carpaccio (bagna cauda, tonnato) - Tamarack pork cromesquis (tarragon mayonnaise) - Bone marrow (turmeric croute de pain, crispy shallots, chives) - King Cole duck (petits pots a la francaise, jus) - Millefeuille vanilla strawberry (served 2, for dessert) All the dishes were well balanced, well composed and delicious. We were super full after our dinner! The tuna carpaccio was fresh and the tamarack pork cromesquis were stuffed with meat (very heavy!). The bone marrow was unique where the croute de pain served as the vessel to eat the marrow with. The duck was cooked to perfection and the jus complemented the dish well. The millefeuille was a huge portion (definitely serves 2) and the layers were crispy with cream and fresh strawberries in between. Service was excellent. Staff made sure we had our waters filled and that they explained each dish when it arrived at our table. The pace of how the food came out was perfect, not too fast and not too slow. Overall, a delicious experience!

    Steak with three kinds of butter
    Katja K.

    I will say, it felt like I consumed a stick of butter during this dinner. It was a very dense meal. It is on the more expensive side. The service was lovely, everyone is French! Food tasted great but again, so much better.

    We'll never forget the brandy.

    A memorable dinner! We had fish, duck, pasta, mussels, octopus. A real night out! Very friendly service. This was our first time, I know we'll be back.

    bone marrow
    Winona H.

    this place is sooo pretty and had amazing ambiance but unfortunately the food was not very reflective of that. the only "wow" factor I got from this meal was from the bone marrow with argentinian shrimp, and lemon gel. unfortunately, the main confit duck courses were also underwhelming and had monotonous flavours. the mille feuille was pretty good with hints of pistachio. I can imagine this being a cute place to grab a drink and small apps! the service was great and attentive but it's just not enough to bring me back a second time for dinner

    Gnocchi
    Isabelle C.

    Came here to for my brother's birthday dinner. From the appetizers to the desserts every dish was very delicious and unique. We wiped all the plates clean. The service was also very good as staff were attentive and knowledgeable. The atmosphere was also very nice as well. Highly recommend!

    Michelle W.

    3.5 stars. Cute cozy place with heated and covered noce patio. My friend booked this for my belated birthday and he called 3 days before the date to ensure they were aware it was a bday celebration to ensure the dessert would have a candle - the person said it was noted on file and will be taken care of. He was very keen on ordering the dessert even though we were so full only to be disappointed with no birthday candle. They totally forgot... food was good. The cocktails were very nice and unique. Gnocchi in my opinion was the best dish - so buttery and flavorful. As for the duck - i would pass on that as it had some gamey taste to it.

    Tomatoes with infused flavours
    Spence W.

    Pompette, which roughly translates to "tipsy" or that place in between sobriety and inebriation, is a trendy but high quality French cuisine. Maxime, Martine and Jonathan are French trained and you can feel that they work as a family and are passionate with what they do. The menu changes with the seasons and their innovation. Old fashioned cocktails with a modern twist. Each course is a masterpiece of textures and balanced flavours. And it wouldn't be French without Martine's perfection in sauce making. Definitely being seeing me here again.

    Foie gras
    Sharon F.

    This place is SO GOOD. Everything is seasonal, fresh and yes, it's French cuisine (one of my favourites). The restaurant is beautiful and they have a shaded outdoor patio too. It's very rare that I go to a restaurant and I like everything I ate. A literal wow factor to every dish and Pompette definitely hit the mark. I also wouldn't say Pompette is a very pricey place but a good and reasonable date night spot. As for the best dish I had, it was the Zucchini Flowers in a shrimp bisque and my God, it blew my mind. Not sure if it'll show up on their menu again but get it if you see it. Again, their menu changes each month but I'm confident that everything on their menu will be good.

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