French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Toronto

Le Select Bistro

82/100 (4726 ratings)

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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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Cafe Boulud Toronto

82/100 (2245 ratings)

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"Enjoyed a pleasant visit to this resto at the Four Seasons hotel. Service was The impeccable and the food ordered was delicious. I started with the..."

Ray Khan

"Just had one of the best meals I have had with my beautiful wife. From the decor to the service to the food, Cafe Boulud makes for a great evening. ..."

Alex Turco

"We went last night for our Christmas staff party and it was a wonderful experience. The staff were amazing, the food deliriously delicious. The..."

Chantal Lambert

"Dinner was a fantastic experience of flavours and textures, and every dish we had was superb. And the soufflé at the end was just heavenly! I will..."

Anthony Blazo

"Food and service was amazing. Some of the clientele were great to people watch discussing their 1% problems. (Holt didn’t have the Vuitton bag..."

Ang Morley

"We’ve been going to Boulud for years and never get disappointed. Good service, good food, good quality as..."

Jenny Kwong

"This is certainly one of my most favourite restaurant in Toronto. The service is fantastic and thoughtful. It’s formal enough that it feels like a..."

Tim Dimopoulos

"Amazing place . Great location and very kind staff . Very..."

Jose Mario Chilombo

"The staff is friendly and you are always greeted with a smile. I enjoy the waffle, light with a hint of a lemon flavour it is prefect. You don't need..."

Judie P Knt

"Very lovely place. Especially like the rotisserie chicken. Good wine. Great service. A perfect place for a date..."

Jamie Lefkovics

"Does not disappointGood selection of good food. Great service and cheerful staff. Menu should expand to more veggie friendly options...."

Niharika Gill

"Decided to have breakfast here bc of the overwhelmingly positive reviews. Our meals took over 45 minutes for them to prepare. The manager apologized..."

Beenthere8that

"Had a group dinner here. Beautiful ambiance and the chairs were very comfortable. Restaurant was extremely busy but we did not wait long for service..."

Const

"We tried Cafe Boulud as a special restaurant for my wife's birthday. Overall, it was an excellent exerience. Our waitress and the reception staff..."

Doktor Ess

"We had dinner here tonight and were instantly amazed by the environment of the restaurant from the moment we walked in. The bread they brought to..."

Amy Erickson

"By the time we were done with our brunch, Café Boulud was packed with customers! I definitely recommend making a reservation in advance as the café..."

Allermanger

"Recently renovated Cafe Boulud inside the Four Seasons Hotel, Yorkville, Toronto. Love the retro/vintage decor. The dessert was the best part of the..."

Jennifer

"Cafe Boulud is one of the newer (updated) restaurants in Toronto and it is always packed for Winterlicious. By pure luck, I was able to secure a last..."

Gordon Fong

"Back in 2014, I had dinner at Cafe Boulud during Summerlicious and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Thus I was surprised when Cafe Boulud shuttered their..."

Xiaoeats

"I made a promise to myself that I will attempt to try at least one winterlicious meal this year. I have high asperations every year to try an..."

Katie

"In this second and last installment of my adventures in the restaurants of Winterlicious, I present to you the lunch menu from famed chef Daniel..."

Rainny Qiu

"Had a lovely Winterlicious dinner here. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. The food was terrific (my wife didn't enjoy the seafood dish but..."

Nucleus Solitarius

"Nice place I had to attend a meeting at the four seasons and popped in here just for a coffee. The menu looked very interesting and the people..."

David Cefai

"Incredible service, great atmosphere (especially for people watching) and the food to match. The steak tartare was delicious as was the perfectly..."

Adam J.

"I am feeling very French these days:particularly as it pertains to French food. Next week, followsummer flys to France to report on the..."

Gregory George

"Such a cool vibe! D bar was packed so we went upstairs to Boulud for drinks! It has a retro/ modern decor style and the drinks were delicious!! Very..."

Samantha

"The food was awesome here, a little over priced but the service and decor make up for it. I would recommend this place if you have some extra money..."

Kattia Krunenblat

"After closing their doors in June, Café Boulud reopened with a brand new facelift just in time for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)...."

Jess W.

"This blog post contains mostly images of a Toronto Summerlicious dinner at Café Boulud. Thank you Anna Schwab. We drank Craggy Range Single Vineyard..."

Taylor Fladgate

"We attended the Leggs & Eggs Brunch with Chefs Daniel Boulud and Jason Bangerter recently at Café Boulud. This post contains mostly images of our..."

Taylor Fladgate

"Decided to take our out of town guests here since it just reopened with new interiors and menu. Overall the food and service were great. We ordered..."

Toastyroasty

"Nelson @CafeBouludTO: Located at the swanky Four Seasons Hotel, Chef Daniel Boulud brings modern cuisine with French roots. Let's start with the..."

BiteMe

"C'est Bon!. The stuffed suckling pig and tatre tatin was simply to die..."

DDeeelish

"Cafe Boulud, after Daniel Boulud, provided an excellent winterlicious dinner Although the menu didn't look very exciting, the food came out quite..."

Rarecat

"Loved it!. We've been to other Chef Boulud's restaurants in NYC before and they were good, but this one was exceptional. The food was superb (lobster..."

PDS

"Delicious Winterlicious. Excellent winterlicious meal. Although the menu didn't look very exciting, the food came out quite exceptionally..."

Rarecat

"Decent Meal. I enjoyed lunch at Cafe Boulud.The setting could be nicer.Service and food were good.Washroom was excellent - one of the..."

Chris Lu

"This was a great culinary experience, especially for the price. My husband, our friends and I are extremely picky, but we will all return. Highly..."

Jess

"Last October, something special happened on the Toronto food scene; Chef and international restauranteur, Daniel Boulud, opened his first Toronto..."

The Curious Creature

"Earlier this month, I enjoyed a quick but wonderful per-show dinner at Café Boulud , within the brand-new chic Four Seasons Hotel. It's one of..."

My Zest For Life

"I really enjoyed my meal here at Cafe Boulud. I loved the atmosphere and the service was great - they explained all our dishes to us when it came...."

Karen Ng

"Café Boulud is proof that luxury doesn’t have to come with a side of snobby. Nestled in Yorkville, the address of the “rich and fabulous”, the..."

Yvonne Tsui

"Alas, it’s really the food that matters and the night started off on a high with the seared Digby scallops. Two large Nova Scotia scallops arrived..."

Gastro World

"Start with the beautifully lit dining room in the Four Seasons hotel in Yorkville. Add the decidedly French menu and rock hard butter and Boulud’s..."

David Kong

"Boulud’s focus has never aimed for innovation. Instead, his mandate is to wow with pure, uncomplicated, perfectly executed French..."

Caroline Becker

"All that was placed in our table came with a decadence that could only come from a fine dining French restaurant. Each were plated with meticulous..."

Ann Gagno

"Ben bought me to newly open Café Boulud ( @CafeBouludTO ) at the Four Season for my Birthday dinner after my not so subtle hint (^_^) This is the..."

Vickie Cheung

"Summerlicious this year started out at Café Boulud, a restaurant that I've been meaning to try for a while. The lunch menu is $25 for three courses...."

Carameleggpudding

"Café Boulud has been on my list of places to visit for a while now, and I am so happy I finally got a chance to go! Located in the Four Seasons..."

Karen Ng

"We came here for dinner one night - a Thursday - it was very quiet... I was shocked that on a Thursday night there was barely any business. The decor..."

New City Food

"Opening Remarks:-Having opened in October of 2012, Toronto is the latest addition of celebrity chef Daniel Boulud’s 14 establishments and..."

Abbey Sharp

"Better for brunch than for dinner in my experience. Brunch is very civilized and enjoyable. Great for meetings or chatting with friends. Service is..."

Ashley

"While this restaurant does not have a Michelin Star, Cafe Boulud still stands on its own with its Michelin-starred sister Daniel in New York City...."

Kelvin F

"For many foodies, Daniel Boulud (New York based celebrity chef) is a commanding force in the realm of french cooking. When he decided to bring his..."

Toronto Guardian

"This marks my fourth post on Café Boulud which will now be tied with Splendido as being the most blogged about restaurant on Food Junkie Chronicles...."

Stella

"The prestigious Four Seasons Hotel opened its doors in October 2012 but we still haven't dined there! Thought it was about time to change this so,..."

Food Sisterhood

"Fantastic lunch today. Ambiance was welcoming and we were very comfortable. Service was exceptional. Appetizers were timely and delicious. Ordered..."

Heather Turc

"Came here for brunch for a special celebration. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Water and coffee were always topped up. The food were..."

Amie T

"Oh snap! This place is completely bonkers in the best way! From the moment we sat down, our waiter explained options for main courses with..."

Robin Schultz

"An amazing place for breakfast, brunch and all the courses. I believe this place also has a cocktail bar and it looks really enticing and fancy. I..."

Jeremiah Dias

"Came here for Festive Brunch. Service was excellent. I ordered a coffee and they made sure my cup was never empty. We ordered 3 dishes (one starter,..."

Sherry Leung

"Couldn't have asked for a more amazing dining experience. We went to dinner there after our wedding with our small party of 4 and ate probably the..."

Geoffrey L

"Really enjoyed dinner at this place! Customer service was great and they were well-educated about their cuisine. Highly recommend their charcuterie &..."

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"Been here several times and everytime was a gem. Very attentive servers and distancing was perfect. Food is always great. Starters are on a smaller..."

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