French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Toronto

Biff's Bistro

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"The restaurant was amazing. It was recommended by the concierge at the hotel. We chose off the Winterlicious menu and were not disappointed. The..."

Ahana Bassi

"For summerlicious this year I only made it out to one restaurant, partly due to scheduling and partly due to budgeting (we bought a house! Future..."

Xiaoeats

"My Summerlicious at Biff's was a success! We sat on the patio and started our meal with some of the featured drinks. I recommend the Strawberry Basil..."

Smart Cookie

"I came here for summerlicious with two friends. I had the cod cake, steak and camembert. The appetizer and main were very delicious. The camembert..."

Chocolove.88

"The wine was great. Soup du jour was cream of potato with raclette cheese (love it!). I could've et that all day. Steak tartare was good..."

You Gonna Eat That?

"After a two-month-long renovation, Biff's Bistro on Front Street finally reopened its doors in April. When the modern French bistro encountered a..."

Stella

"I have dined at Biff's on a number of occasions, both for lunch and dinner. Typically, food quality is very high. However, service can..."

Drew Allen

"From start to the finish, I had a really good experience dining here for Winterlicious during dinner time. The restaurant decor is quite nice when..."

Danny Fee

"The dining room is nice. Chair and booth hybrids, people sit close together. The bar is more comfortable, relaxed, like they always are the staff..."

Lynn

"Solid spot for French cuisine in the city. Decent portions and tasty too. The buck a shuck oyster nights are a great time to grab some cocktails and..."

MoreFood

"Came here for a corporate private dining event this past Christmas, so my review will be based on that experience. Although they gave us the largest..."

Viatrix Lee

"Had drinks and food with a dear friend in the bar a few weeks ago. We had Pimm's Cups because it was Thursday and they are only $7 and super tasty!!..."

Gabrielle Peyton

"Not generally a fan of French cuisine but this place was absolutely fantastic! Best mushroom soup and filet mignon ever and the chocolate hazelnut..."

Sophisticated Glutton

"Good French cuisine in Toronto. The steak and frites were great although a tad salty but very flavourful. Had to ask for mayo. Ambience is comfy...."

Costa

"I had the chance to revisit Biff's recently. It's a great patio to people watch and catch up with co-workers at lunch time. You can choose between..."

Adrienne De La Rosa

"Nelson @OliverBonacini: On a nice downtown patio on Front street is this French restaurant started by the folks at Oliver and Bonacini. What really..."

BiteMe

"The city is full of fine French restaurants, but pound for pound, one of the top contenders for the heavy weight championship in the category is..."

Steve

"Mmmmm oysters!!! Fantastic service too! A must..."

Ginger T.

"DELICIOUS. Biff's Bistro was amazing! I had made a reservation for a birthday and was pleasantly surprised at how accommodating the staff were. They..."

Foodforthought

"Great food and great location. My wife and I ate at Biff's Bistro before we went to the Jim Gaffigan show across the street at the Sony Centre. I had..."

Bmcfarlen

"Reserved private room for group of 10 and was nice quiet option. Had wide selection of dishes and all good. Rabbit pâté was great . Many has..."

David Kerr

"What a great restaurant!!! A group of 4 of us ate here the night of Nuit Blanche. First and foremost, I love a restaurant in the heart of the..."

Arthur

"Had the Quebecois salad with goat cheese, which was delicious. The steak tartare with frites for my main was also great, but could've used some..."

Bobby Flay Fan

"Great Service, Average food. Came here is the summer hoping to find a new French restaurant to frequent. Made reservations, and arrived a little..."

Misha

"The food tastes great - the cured salmon is silky and the bourride is fresh and well cooked. Ribeye is tasty but the $36 price tag is a little steep...."

Julia C.

"Great Classic Bistro!. The food here is always phenomenal. Great Bistro classics are done with beautiful attention to detail, but not too fussy, the..."

Ginger

"Just Plain Good. We hosted a corporate reception here and can not say enough about the service, quality and friendly. Food was very good, simple..."

ABQ Foodie In Training

"Ambience. Nice restaurant..Been there so many..."

WatchMeEatU

"Biff's - A Foodie's Fantasy. What can I say - I love this place. It has everything going for it. As soon as you walk in, lavished with comfortable..."

Chucky

"Delicious. No complaints, satisfied with the quality of the food and service. Will give it another try next time in..."

James

"Classicaly Delicious. Delicious Classical CusineI was so impressed with the staff during every visit. There are so keen and curtious...."

Mike Gillies

"Maybe the best Bistro in Toronto. The cuisine is classically good. The ingredients very well selected. While the service is intelligent and..."

Oliver McDoux

"I have had many opportunities to dine at the causal, yet refined Biff's Bistro . When I attended George Brown College, this was one of my..."

My Zest For Life

"Buck-a-shuck oysters on weekdays after 5pm!! We ordered a dozen as an appetizer and a bottle of 2011 Cave Spring 'Canoe' Riesling. For our main..."

Karen Ng

"...I was excited to head to Biff's Bistro for dinner to celebrate my friend's birthday. It is located on Front St, just off Yonge, right beside the..."

Food Sisterhood

"Biff’s slightly tacky exterior gives way to a decidedly French interior. The posters are the same as those of Kingston’s Le Chien Noir. But..."

David Kong

"I was not disappointed. This place had such a wonderful environment, and very nice coat check (I have such an appreciation for good coat checks) as..."

Annie Chu

"love the atmosphere of Biff's, it's like you're actually stepping into a light and airy French bistro. Biff's has $1 oysters after 5pm everyday, how..."

Jyau

"It tasted so fresh and the salad was seasoned perfectly. The creamy texture of the salmon was complemented really well with the crunchy endive and..."

Carmenhungry

"Mostly..."

Kitty Bling

"Well, every week night after 5pm they have a raw oysters special, an oyster for $1. That's right, a buck! Can't go wrong with that,..."

Stella

"Impress your date with this nice, elegant restaurant. The food was great and service even..."

Joyce

"They do $1 oysters DAILY after 5 pm. Need I say more? Be warned it can hit or miss as they serve whatever they get from their wholesalers that..."

Anabel L

"Biff Bistro is my last O & B restaurant to try, so I decided to stop by for a weekend lunch. Biff Bistro offers a lunch prix fixe combo, which comes..."

Carameleggpudding

"A beautiful French bistro just minutes walk from Union with the perfect patio with big bright yellow umbrellas is the perfect environment to lean..."

Kelvin F

"Oliver & Bonacini – you’ve no doubt heard the name. They own 8 restaurants in the downtown core alone and attract the corporate crowd like moths..."

Yvonne Tsui

"We went for the first time last week and it is now one of my most favourite restaurant. The atmosphere inside the restaurant has a very romantic and..."

Sarah L

"Excellent food and respectful service are mainstays at Biff's. Small but good cocktail selection for happy hour 4-6pm. It's a venerable place of..."

Master iOqY

"Classy French restaurant with tasty classic dishes. Every dish was so carefully crafted and full of flavours. Oysters were very fresh. Service was..."

Shirley Cheng

"Great experience at Biffs and would certainly return. Our server was Al - he was friendly, energetic and fun, which made the dining experience..."

J B

"What an excellent dining experience it was yesterday afternoon. Definitely a gorgeous atmosphere. The staff here catered to all our needs. Our waiter..."

Jeff B

"Wonderful lunch menu, mussels on a excellent savoy wine broth, the sea bass was just..."

Cristina C

"Over all very good experience, the burgers was too salty but the beef quality was good. 5 stars..."

Doris Chen

Cluny Bistro

85/100 (6351 ratings)

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Gluten Free Options

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European

French

Gluten Free Options

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After-hours

Brunch

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Dinner

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Omelette

Profiteroles

Burger

French onion soup

Bass

Steak Frites

Hamburgers

Frog Legs

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Fish

Baguette

Tapas

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Ragu

Cod

Foie gras

Lobster

Hanger steak

Ceviche

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Crepes

Eggs Benedict

Crab

Macarons

French Toast

Duck

Macaroons

Poutine

Couscous

Toasts

Oyster

Croque Madame

Fondue

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French

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Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

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Accepts Credit Cards

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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..."

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