7 West Café
7 Charles St. W., Toronto
Great place for a date. The three-storey house is a narrow candlelit space with exposed brick walls and wood floors,
Bistros & Wine Bars
747 Wine Bar
747 Queen St. E., Toronto
Restaurant and bar along burgeoning Queen Street East features a well-curated selection of wines and cocktails, plus diverse fare designedApricot Tree
Sherwood Forest Village, 1900 Dundas St. W., Mississauga
A quaint café in the upscale Sherwood Forest Village. The open kitchen creates an ever-changing variety of soups, sandwiches, crepes,Archive Wine Bar
909 Dundas St. W., Toronto
Chic little spot in a trendy neighbourhood showcases a well-curated list of rarer Ontario and international vintages, plus fresh Spanish-Avant Gout
1108 Yonge St., Toronto
Cozy Moroccan-influenced French bistro. Start with a spicy samosa or red leek chili mussels. Slow-braised Moroccan lamb shanks are aBatifole
744 Gerrard St. E., Toronto
Local-favourite restaurant originally opened by French chef Jean-Jacques Texier, but now operated by his former chef de cuisine, Pascal Geffroy.Biff’s Bistro
4 Front St. E., Toronto
This French enclave boasts a lavish Parisian interior. The kitchen turns out classic dishes such as steak tartare, smoked mackerelBistro Matisse
1710 Lakeshore Rd.W., Mississauga
An inviting French bistro located in Clarkson Village. Say “oui” to the escargots, duck confit, and rack of lamb. OrBistro Tournesol
406 Dupont St., Toronto
This Annex neighbourhood bistro is a tiny room and always busy. Serving modern French favourites, the menu is constantly evolving.Boxcar Social
1208 Yonge St., Toronto
A hub for excellent morning and midday bevvies—a rotating selection of some of the world’s best coffees and espressos. ByBoxcar Social
4 Boulton Ave., Toronto
A hub for excellent morning and midday bevvies—a rotating selection of some of the world’s best coffees and espressos. ByBrownes Bistro
4 Woodlawn Ave., E., Toronto
Great for a laid-back meal. Fettuccine with wild mushrooms, garlic, spinach and thyme in mushroom broth, pear salad with RoquefortBrownstone Bistro & Bar
603 Yonge St., Toronto
Neighbourhood favourite offers respite from the teeming masses along the Yonge Street strip. Friendly servers dish out solid bistro-style fareBrussels Bistro
1975 Queen St. E., Toronto
A haven from French-Belgian fare just north of the beach. The bright yellow dining room—within a converted house—is an intimateCarens
1118 Yonge St., Toronto
Classic French bistro and wine bar features staples like mussels in a white wine sauce, niçoise salad, steak frites andChabrol
90 Yorkville Ave., Toronto
Set back from one of Yorkville’s main drags, this French bistro exudes warmth and intimacy. Traditional menu features the likesChurch Bistro
555 Church St., Toronto
Breakfasts and lunches and dinners, oh my! Named for the street on which it’s nestled, this comfortable eatery offers aCoquine
2075 Yonge St., Toronto
Popular new bistro is an oasis of affordability in a super-trendy neighbourhood. Classic French- and Italian-style fare with modern touches:Corks and Platters
2220 Queen St. E., Toronto
Intimate local wine bar serving the homey Beach neighbourhood, with vintages predominantly flowing from the Niagara region and Prince EdwardEast Thirty-Six
36 Wellington St. E., Toronto
From the owners of the popular Boutique Bar comes this intimate boîte with excellent drinks and a menu of sophisticated