Alo
163 Spadina Ave., Toronto
Stylish yet serene space from highly regarded chef Patrick Kriss. The restaurant features a tasting menu (generally five courses, withFrench
Auberge Du Pommier
4150 Yonge St., Toronto
Sample butter poached lobster, crispy seared rare tuna and slow-roasted loin of lamb in a perfectly appointed space that exemplifiesAvant 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 aBar Begonia
252 Dupont St., Toronto
From prolific restaurateur and chef Anthony Rose comes this Paris-meets-Brooklyn watering hole, which highlights a number of inventive cocktails (plusBatifole
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.Bloor Street Diner
Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor St. W., Toronto
At the original Bloor Street Diner imported roasters turn out the core of the Provençale fare, such as chicken withBodega
30 Baldwin St., Toronto
Grand Victorian house, cozy fireplaces, romantic decor and fine French-Mediterranean cuisine. Appetizers include include foie gras, sweetbreads, while mains includeBonjour Brioche
812 Queen St. E., Toronto
French-style bakery and one of Leslieville’s most popular breakfast/lunch stops. Tiny dining area (only nine tables) and very busy onBrussels 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 intimateCafé Boulud
60 Yorkville Ave., Toronto
The modern-retro showcase restaurant for the Michelin-starred recipes of chef Daniel Boulud. The menu, executed by chef de cuisine SylvainCarens
1118 Yonge St., Toronto
Classic French bistro and wine bar features staples like mussels in a white wine sauce, niçoise salad, steak frites andCelestin
623 Mount Pleasant Rd., Toronto
The decor is classically French—cream-coloured walls, a dark-wood bar, and white linens—in a 1920s building that was once a bank.Chabrol
90 Yorkville Ave., Toronto
Set back from one of Yorkville’s main drags, this French bistro exudes warmth and intimacy. Traditional menu features the likesClafouti
915 Queen St. W., Toronto
A neighbourhood fave. Daily sandwiches—salmon dill wrap and croque monsieur are possibles—tarts, quiche and more. Plus classic patisseries: croissant, painCluny
35 Tank House Lane, Toronto
Large Distillery District restaurant boasts a café and bakery, cocktail bar, seafood counter and a formal dining room. Menu featuresColette Grand Café & Bakery
550 Wellington St. W., Toronto
Breezily stylish restaurant from the owners of The Chase. Dining room menu features refined French favourites: lobster vichyssoise, foie grasCoquine
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: