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Cluny Bistro

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"I wish there was 100 stars! I always always say no matter where you go what you’re getting is only 50% of the experience the people at the other..."

Justyne Boar

"Cluny Bistro Last Thursday night, we celebrated my brother’s birthday at Cluny Bistro in the Distillery District. It was a tri-generational..."

Laurie-Lynne Mitchell Ungurain

"My absolute favourite restaurant in the GTA. Never disappointed ! The bread is awesome. The ambiance and decor is lovely. Oysters are great I am..."

Bernard Pointet

"My favorite restaurant in Toronto, beautiful area, space, decor, amazing french food with an exotic twist. The deserts are top notch to. Highly..."

Domenico Geraldini

"Great food and excellent service. The patio is nice for brunch on a sunny day. Love the heat lamps for the added..."

Crystal Ollivierre

"Beautiful venue, food was outstanding, I recommend the Hanger steak and the chocolate souffle. Service was very good, we were well taken care...."

Moreno Pivato

"Delicious... I just had a simple grilled chicken with a caesar salad ....it was delicious ....would most definitely recommend Cluny..."

Vera Czobit

"As a party of 7 at the Christmas Market we had an amazing time at Cluny! Food was amazing, drinks were yummy and service was PERFECT! Highly..."

Mel Cau

"Thoroughly enjoyed a long, lazy lunch here while the Distillery District turned soggy with snow and rain. The décor is beautifully done, the service..."

Alan Bulley

"Absolutely fantastic. First time there for us. We were a group of nine we were attended quickly. The place was pleasant to The Eyes. The food was..."

Omar Feijoo

"Not only is this restaurant in the coolest new districts in Toronto, the restaurant was exceptional all the way around. I arrived solo to start and..."

Julie Leese Olive

"The liver and onions was fantastic, the staff was friendly and knew the menu, the service was timely as we had theatre tickets. Will definately..."

Paul Landry

"Excellent food and service!This restaurant is a gem in Toronto's Distillery District. Excellent food and service. The bread is..."

Ahana Bassi

"I have always loved the atmosphere at Cluny for a good dinner with friends - spacious, comfortable, attended by friendly staff, an interesting..."

Hal Carim

"Yum! Some mishaps with the service due to some orders being forgotten, but we did not have to wait too long for the missed orders to be produced...."

K

"Beautifully designed space, great service, and delicious food. We had a great time here and were consistently impressed with everything we ordered...."

AL

"Pros: AMAZING decor and atmosphere- visually stunning, good variety in food, great service. Cons: super overpriced, food was good, but not..."

Sloth Queen

"If you're looking for traditional french dining and cuisine look no further than Cluny for the very best experience in Toronto. This high end dining..."

Brewer1stChef2nd

"The second you walk in you can't help but want to look at every little detail of architecture and decor. The restaurant is stunning! In the middle..."

Cris

"This place is a destination and not because it's in The distillery; walk through the door and enter a different world: French steampunk bathed in..."

Ocius1

"What a great dinner! Love the Decour. Service was excellent. And the food was very delicious. Can't wait until I have the opportunity to come back...."

Andrea

"First time coming to this place. My cousin wanted to try a french restaurant and i wanted to take her to the distillery so that's when I decided to..."

Sheena Yap Chan

"Restaurants in the Distillery District really have a duty to live up to their picturesque surroundings. . Cluny Bistro is lovely inside and out and..."

Rosie

"Despite this being a return visit, I still get entranced with Cluny Bistro’s dining room. It’s charming, elegant, intricate and beautiful … so..."

Gastro World

"You don't even know where to look, as soon as you walk into the restaurant as the ambiance and decor is 10/10. They start off by bringing in some..."

Foodie_tdot

"I liked this restaurant very much. The ambiance is so pleasant and its very beautiful. They served us fresh baked bread to start. I had the fresh..."

SarahNOM

"Super place! Decadent although pricey.. Staff are super congenial! Great almond croissants & cocktails to die for! The "Marie Antoinette" is made w..."

Pamela

"Well executed dishes, attentive service, and elegant surroundings. The frog's legs appetiser was perfectly cooked: legs were lightly floured, then..."

Generic Eater

"Seems like everyone have been to Cluny (@clunydistillery) except us, so I decided to try their Winterlicious Lunch menu which is only $23. Have..."

Vickie Cheung

"Went to Cluny's to try their winterlicious menu and everything they served where yummylicious! Loved the duck confit and prawn heads for the mains,..."

Divya Vk

"A short haiku review from me to you! Hope you enjoy it! --------Winterlicious night. Regal moulding and cuisine.Eclectic dishes...."

Haiku Review

"welcome!! though this blog has been dormant for the past 21 months, rest assured i have been dining all over this wonderful city of ours (and in many..."

A Culinary Cabaret

"Great spot in the heart of the distillery district. You'll notice the ambience right away, very nicely designed. The staff were quite accommodating..."

Nevdogg

"A group of girls and I went there last all for the first time during our visit to the Toronto Christmas Market. We shared the sesame asparagus to..."

Alicia.e.knight

"The French onion soup is to die for! And their breads, always fresh and a new variety every time! I ordered the steak frites and the steak came..."

Orit Giterman

"Had brunch here today. I ordered the 2 eggs which came with beans, baguette and fries. The whole thing was pretty good. My friend had the french..."

Rain On You

"Visited the it today & felt like I have entered a upscale bistro in paris with amazing decor & lovely smell of food. Went to the boulangerie & the..."

Nilaya Maheshwari

"I spent a total of 8 hours at this French restaurant the other day, so I was able to observe the operations of a typical day-to-evening meal service...."

Smart Cookie

"Clungy Bistro is a classy yet casual French restaurant in a heritage building located down a lane in the artsy, rustic, historical Distillery..."

Kam_ip

"Came for lunch but turns out they only serve brunch on Sunday's. Although they didn't have what I wanted from the lunch menu, the brunch was still..."

Julia C

"Great take on French cuisine. Decor and atmosphere was very chic and "French-like". The food was wonderful. French onion soup (see the pic,..."

MAtia

"This one's a looker and definitely one of the prettiest French-themed restaurants I've ever been into. Plus, a delicious brunch to boot. The salmon..."

Stephanie Lau

"We felt comfortable and welcome as semi-casually dressed tourists in the gorgeously decorated French style dining area. Also impressed that they..."

R

"I went here for summerlicious and I really enjoyed my experience. The ambience is very nice and the tiles of the restaurants are beautiful. This is..."

Susie Hartkorn

"Let me be clear that I did not have a meal at Cluny's, rather was invited off the street to sample their menu the week they opened.With..."

Brian

"I enjoyed my dinner at Cluny. While my main course wasn’t the best, my friend really enjoyed her dishes and I did too! Our server was very friendly..."

Anh T

"Cluny bistro. This such a lovely place. Love the pasta and pastries. My favorite is the chickpea and sweet potato. Great place and price is..."

Faruk.harman

"There is so much that can be said about Cluny Bistro and Boulangerie, the newest addition to the Distillery District's enviable line-up of casual..."

Parv D.

"Went with my buddy as my fiancé was having her bachelorette party. The service was outstanding. Ashley is incredibly friendly and attentive. What a..."

John

"C'est Magnifique!. What a lovely day to spend in the Distillery District. One of the nicest days this summer. There were three of us and we went to..."

K. Burns

"Had an awesome anniversary dinner at Cluny last night. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Duck poutine was..."

Michelle

"There's a new Bistro in town. All new restaurants have an adjustment period, Clunys is no different. However, The food was great. When I look at..."

Damnthatwasgood

"Creative decor, an attentive chef, thoughtful staff - French cuisine with a twist. it's well worth the trip to the..."

Ashley

"Amazing service and food! Can not wait to go back..."

Tiiu Wise

"Friendly Staff and Great Food. Cluny was an incredible experience from start to finish. The restaurant is beautifully designed with high ceilings and..."

Joshrosenblatt9

"Very Impressed. Cluny just blew us away. The restaurant is unbelievably beautiful. No expense was spared. However, what most impressed us is that..."

Jaymie

"This impressive space (measuring out at 6,000 square feet) seats upwards of 500 guests. Inside, the decor takes on opulent and rich in the best way..."

TorontoIsAwesome.Com

"The Alsatian Choucroute Sandwich was heavenly. It was made of two soft buns that were tasty on its own. There was a thick juicy sausage sandwiched..."

Stenoodie

"During Winterlicious, I went to Cluny Bistro in the Distillery District for lunch. Headed by Chef Paul Benallick, this modern French bistro came to..."

Karen Ng

"My last stop for winterlicious this year was dinner at Cluny Bistro. Unfortunately, our original party of 4 dwindled down to just 2 with scheduling..."

Xiaoeats

"The tomato and saffron braised calamari arrives hot in a stainless steel pot, wonderfully fragrant and soaking up the sauce’s flavours. Normally, I..."

Gastro World

"The room is stunning. I just came back from Rome and I feel like I’m in Paris now. Lavish colours paint the walls, gold rimmed mirrors and..."

Caroline Becker

"Located in the Distillery District in Toronto, Cluny is an elegantly designed restaurant. The service was undeniably friendly and quick, despite a..."

Nada

"Winterlicious round 5 (lol I know, Winterlicious is a thing because people like me make it a big deal) was at Cluny Bistro in the Distillery..."

Karen Ng

"The newest restaurant addition to the Distillery District, Cluny is a French inspired bistro. The interior of the space is gorgeous, a modern..."

Jacqueline

"I've been twice for brunch and would go back in a heartbeat. The yogurt and granola is exceptional. It's a very tart frozen yogurt with a crunchy..."

Ashley

"The Distillery District just got a little bit more Parisian thanks to head chef, Paul Benallick and new restaurant Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie opening..."

Toronto Guardian

"The luxurious launch at Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie on June 26 was a fantastic way to celebrate the start of the workweek! The modern French-styled..."

Abbey Sharp

" Cluny Bistro is a French bistro featuring a tapas-style menu. Located in the Distillery District alongside it’s older sister restaurant, El..."

Mark Cortejos

"Our server was Armando I believe and he was very friendly and attentive. I had to look around for him a few times to get my water filled, but..."

Chelle B

"A little tougher for people like me as it hardly has anything to eat that is vegetarian or vegan. With that said, we had a chance to taste the..."

Shriraam Murali

"Many good things to say of my last visit to Cluny. Our server was lovely and quick to attend us. He made sure we spend a nice evening. The food was..."

Minerva A.

"Lively, trendy, delicious! Fabulous meal for our anniversary. Dishes were reasonably-priced, suited the cuisine, and made my palette sparkle. Perfect..."

Melinda Young

"Delicious drinks and food that are well plated and taste great! Service was top notch (our water was always filled, the waitress was super friendly..."

Julie Huang

"A lovely place to sit down for a nice meal. The setting and service is top notch. The food is good as well, but it's only part of the..."

Jason Fung

"Beautiful ambiance. Inside has both metal trim and recessed ceiling trim in a warehouse building. Very large dining room with several types of..."

M T

"Amazing brunch place. Great ambience and service is fast too. Loved the French onion soup and chefs breakfast. The patio is magical especially in the..."

Susmitha Burra

Le Select Bistro

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"Veru nice place to goWent for lunch with my friend. The food was very tasty, the service was fast and very good. I had risotto with..."

Krishna Goel

"My favourite brasserie in Toronto which offers a French style carte du jour with excellent wines and correct attentive & knowledgeable service. In..."

Hal Carim

"More like a family style French food. The onion soup is bit too heavy for me. We like the cod potato pate a lot, nice texture and absolutely..."

AX

"Omg I love this place. Came here for a little intimate wedding - food was amazing. The decor is very cute - just like how you would imagine a casual..."

Mandi

"The is gorgeous place with beautiful patio. Feels like you're in Europe. Excellent service and food. Had the croque Madame and the saumon tartare...."

Sgt. Pepper

"Love the cheese and wine selection here. The food was decent, but nothing special. The service, however, was EXCELLENT! I also love the way it's..."

Cooking With Alison

"Consistently good meals, attentive service, beautiful interiors (especially the large, bright room at the back of the restaurant). Affordable $35..."

Generic Eater

"This French bistro is one of my favourite Toronto spots. I have been probably five times and have attended a wedding here as well. The French onion..."

SarahNOM

"Came without knowing that they were doing a special weekend brunch promotion, so I was a tiny bit disappointed when I discovered that they weren't..."

J.S

"Great French restaurant. We came here for a family birthday dinner. Unfortunately they were out of a couple of the wines we tried to order but the..."

The Little Red Spoon

"Came to Le Sélect Bistro for a Christmas GNO dinner. We loved it!Service was great and the food quality was good. For my friends that..."

Ch3rieberry

"We were seating in what was a classic french bistro style restaurant, with a quaint and charming atmosphere, unfortunately, I can’t say I felt the..."

Steak Me Out

"A unique French café on Wellington. Beautiful decor and atmosphere. A perfect cappuccino and delicious food. Slightly on the pricey side but a great..."

Nucleus Solitarius

""From the outside, Le Select Bistro advertises itself with a hard-to-miss patio tucked away in the shade, surrounded by greens and flowers - it..."

IS Palette

"The food was not bad but not amazing. The steak was cooked nicely and the fois gras was yummy. But it was my birthday and they made me a chocolate..."

Dada_dada

"The service was impeccable. Each plate was tasty. From my terrine appetizer to my steak tartare. The chocolate cake dessert was incredible...."

Carmi

"Interesting location for a French bistro. This stretch of Wellington Street, west of Spadina, is a mix of residential, small commercial buildings and..."

Lunny

"Loved this place. Went the other day for dinner. Great atmosphere and excellent service. My girlfriend and I got the duck confit as well as several..."

Jordan

"There's no better a place to enjoy a Sunday breakfast with a good newspaper. Stylish French decor with lots of light. The staff can be a little..."

Verena.fraser

"Chowed down on the French onion soup, lamb burger with a Moroccan twist and a arugula salad. What can I say but what a delicious and fantastic spot..."

Franz Yagin

"Love this place - Will definitely come back for more!. Me and my boyfriend decided to go to Le Select Bistro the day before Valentine's Day - but..."

LoveCheese

"Impressive as always. Long time patron since it's founding days on Queen and just wanted to add that we had a fabulous meal for our Christmas office..."

Robc

"We are long time Le Select patrons. We were there late this past week, and it was fantastic. Amazing service and the Assiette de Fromage was..."

Roy Ritthaler

"Simply superb. Duck was prepared perfectly. My wife's lobster salad was outstanding. Service was as expected in a European themed restaurant. Not..."

Robert J Williams

"What a nice French food. It is such a nice and cozy place. I expected it to be pricey, but to my surprise many dishes were under $20. The food was..."

Katiakompot

"Did some research on Urbanpoon on my first night in Toronto and decided to go French and damn right it's the best choice! The crispy mackerel was..."

Spice Grl

"The Best. Absolutely brilliant French food in Toronto. Been going for years and they have the food alcohol and French atmosphere year after year,..."

T.keifer

"Magnificent! The food was beyond expectations. I had the cassoulet and it transported me back to many wonderful meals in southern France. Wine list..."

Diningouttonight

"Delicious. Whitefish ceviche and mussels. Fantastic flavor and service! I will definitely eat here..."

Kerri Thurston

"Great food and service. Definitely recommend the bone marrow and mussels in the pulled pork butter. Both of which were the highlights of my..."

Debbie Poon

"Absolutely..."

Ian Marks

"Always my favourite french bistro in Toronto... Good food and good service... Great wine cellar!!! Will be back for..."

Marco D.

"Authentically Parisian bistro where the food is fantastique! Reasonable and exhaustive wine list. Loud but in a good way. Diners are in such a good..."

Sugith

"So Good!. I have been there few times, for brunch and dinner. While it is a little on a higher price side, it was definitely worth it. The service..."

Mashatolk

"The Closest Thing to France in Toronto. On a trip Paris a few years ago, we rented an apartment in the Marais to do the Paris thing. It was just..."

Liz Lemon

"Love it.. Delicious food. Busy and a bit noisy, but a great atmosphere. We will definitely come..."

Lynn

"Anniversary Redone. Had an awful experience dining experience at the top TD tower last week and had to do something to make it up to wife of just..."

Paul Layman

"Nice way to spend a Sunday!. Sunday brunch was wonderful - service, food, and drink were all first-rate. Patio seating was lovely. My husband and I..."

Debra Shrout

"Officially the most decadent brunch ever! Seared Fresh Foie Gras, on thin french toast with lardons, pears flambe in Brandy and a fig compote. Served..."

Culinary Slut

"Oui!. Was there Saturday night for dinner with two friends. I had the lamb neck with seasonal vegetables, delicious, endive salad for starter, fresh..."

Kotek

"Is there a Wellington Street in Paris? I don't think so, but if there is then I hope it has a Le Sélect too. Foie Gras Terrine was sublime, the..."

Gourmando

"Prix fixe. The two of us ordered from the prix fixe. The duck confit was great - the duck itself, potatoes, and beans worked really well. For..."

Whitney-block

"Absolutely amazing!. I went through countless reviews and online restaurant menus before finally deciding on Le Select Bistro to celebrate an..."

Sam L

"Toronto Gem. Lovely atmosphere, great service, and beautiful food both in looks and..."

Noemie

"Just like France. Heard about this place for a while and final went fro Sunday brunch. The food was great...but the ambience and the feeling a French..."

Mark Braungardt

"Tried to diversify by visiting other bistros, but none have compared to LeSelect. Best is foie gras, frites and goat cheese salad - you can fill up..."

Roz

"Great Brunch. Fantastic neighbourhood spot for brunch. Especially love the patio during summer months and the fresh bread served. A bit pricier for..."

Jackie Livesey

"Excellent food. Excellent service, nice atmosphere that is designed with taste to make you feel like you are in Europe. Glad to see the owner is a..."

Viking Man

"Went here because we heard the owner is a real gentleman and has a social conscience. Great. But is the food any good? Yes, and more. The food is..."

Nadersarah

"Some real french food in Toronto. My favorite place to go for a evening of great food, great service and great wine. JJ's has taken what he had on..."

Mark Kuess

"Best Dining Experience. Very consistent service and food. Very delicious (French Bistro - of course it is).Excellent for business..."

Pee-Bop

"Great staff, great food. I just find it's always incredibly hot in the restaurant. So, I only go in the summer and only sit on the..."

The Fiks

"WOW. This place is great for a serious dinner or a fun date. They have set it up like it's France. Seriously and the food is a match. We initially..."

Cynicuk

"French Bistro gets it right. I went to Le Select for my birthday and loved every second. The prices are high, but the menu is great, the wine list is..."

AB

"My first choice for a main, the bison steak frites, was disappointingly sold out on my visit. In the end, I opted for the 3-course price fixe meal..."

Gastro World

" we enjoyed the atmosphere, the food, the service and we will definitely be visiting again...."

Snowysnowy

"For the price, Le Select Bistro is hard to beat for French cuisine. Possibly more than hard. They have truly produced tantalizing fare, and we are..."

The Normal Gourmand

"Seriously yummy! the portions look ridiculously small when you receive your plate, but by the end I could barely finish. Sign of great food?..."

Noemie

"Located on a quiet street just off Spadina and King, one would not expect to find a Parisian bistro among office buildings on Wellington St. If it..."

Bubbleangela

"Excited to say the that this stalwart reopened! We had to give it a try on this their first week. Great to see some of the original service/bar team..."

mk

"Came here for brunch on July 24th after over 2 years of waiting for them to open back up! Totally worth the wait. I had the steak & eggs - the steak..."

Scott Aube

"The best dining experience in Toronto Everything is just so perfect here Great service, delicious food Please do not omit the desserts, you will not..."

Yimin Lu

"First time experience of a future regular. Having just returned from Paris, finding this gem down the street was an unexpected treat. Service,..."

Matt de Rooy

"Love this spot! Have been many times, great menu and atmosphere! The patio is so pretty in the summer and the restaurant is so cozy and romantic in..."

JessiKa Violet

"I dined on the patio on the 2nd night of reopening and had a great experience. You would not have know that the restaurant was newly reopened. The..."

Lindsay Smith

"Le Select was one of my favourite restaurants in Toronto before COVID. When it closed I was deeply upset and had already lost the hope that they..."

Camila Santos

"2nd day back in business! Our waitress Sophia was lovely and provided excellent service. The food was tasty and nicely presented. The menu however..."

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