A birthday meal, three people in the party. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent, the chef anxiously skilled. Not the largest facility but a great atmosphere. If you appreciate good food this is the place. Well worth the price.
S P
I haven't been here in years. Staff were amazing and friendly. It is a quaint spot, for intimate conversations.
The food was amazing and the waiter knew about celiac disease, where he said most dishes can be adjusted.
It was a wonderful experience and somewhere that I will be coming back again
Olivier D.
A hidden gem in the heart of London, Ontario. Once you push the doors of David’s Bistro, you’re in a different world, you leave the dirty and unsafe streets of London and you enter a very cozy and comfortable space, it feels like you’re in a Parisian bistro. Food is delicious, they have daily specials that are wonderful. Very elaborate plates, great balance in flavours and textures. Very nice wine menu as well. Great selection of European wines but not only. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Will definitely go back.
alex solga
Fantastic. Booked for new years and valentines for next year.
Robyn Lynn Hall
Perfect evening from start to finish ! Ciara was an amazing server, so warm and attentive! The atmosphere was so cosy and the food....to die for ! Not sure why we waited so long to visit this gem but we will be back soon!
Nate Stahle
Had a birthday to celebrate and decided on a downtown fav that we hadn't been to in years. When were last there, the menu was only on the wall and it changed with seasons, if not daily. I was impressed with the menu and they offered a Price Fixe menu with 2 or three items with a reasonable price of 40 or 50 bucks. I started with a bourbon old fashioned that was different and delicious and my bride had a cosmopolitan. Appys were excellent, including the special black pasta and shrimp and my warm salad that was excellent. My bride had the scallops, that she does everytime and was happy. I had the steak and was slightly disappointed with the cold unseasoned veg but the steak was exactly as ordered and yummy. My daughter had the cod and loved every ounce including the polenta. Dessert was the sticky toffee pudding and creme caramel and both were excellent. Place was very busy and parking is tough unless you get a spot right out front. Most street parking is 2 hours free until 6pm then free after that, so you're good, just drop off and find a spot.
Gideon Lum
Friendly staff, amazing food and cozy environment. Feels like Michael on the Thames before Jack retired and it went under. One of Londons greatest gems... If you are planning to be in London and want to have a great night out, look no further.
Jeff MacVicar
Dinner with a party of 6 and everyone was very happy with their food. On top of that the service is outstanding!
Helen Sleaford
Exceptional!
Dave S.
This is the best fine dining restaurant in the City of London. We have been eating here for years and just love it. We also enjoy the Sunday take home option. The food, service and atmosphere at David's Bistro is amazing!
Best restaurant in London! Superb food and service!
niloo kheshtzar
David Bistro exudes the charm of a classic French bistro with its nostalgic ambiance and old-fashioned style. The staff were incredibly kind and courteous, taking our coats upon arrival and frequently checking to ensure we had everything we needed—an impressive level of attentiveness. The meal started on a high note. We were first served bread and butter, followed by the special appetizer of the day, which was absolutely delicious. However, the main course was disappointing. It took a long time to arrive, and despite its appealing presentation, the taste didn’t meet expectations. The steak was too thin, dry, and tasted like frozen meat, while the duck had an unexpectedly chicken-like flavor. On the bright side, the custom-made drink—which wasn’t on the menu—was a pleasant surprise with its great taste. Additionally, the prices were quite high for the quality of the food, and I expected much better quality for the price. It’s also worth mentioning that you should make a reservation in advance, as the restaurant can get quite busy. Overall, David Bistro excels in ambiance, service, and appetizers, but the main courses and pricing did not live up to the standard expected from a quality French bistro.
Anne
Excellent. Locally owned and run. Very welcoming atmosphere. The dishes are superb. A real gem.
Victor
David’s Bistro is the real deal. Easily top 3 restaurants in London for fine dining. We came here for Valentine’s Day dinner and were absolutely floored by the quality of the food. We got the mushroom toast to start, followed by the scallops and chicken mains, and ending off with the sticky toffee pudding. Everything was well seasoned, excellently flavoured, and simply mind-blowing quality. The mushroom toast was hearty, umami-rich, and the crunch of the toast provided good textural contrast. The scallops (with the vegetable medley) was very well seasoned, and the flavour of the vegetables was well highlighted by the brown butter sauce. The crispy roasted chicken, which came with a double smoked bacon mushroom whiskey sauce, had an excellent harmony of flavours. The dessert was simply divine, with the home-made bourbon ice cream enhancing the dark richness of the toffee pudding.
5/5, would return again.
Pat Hodgins
Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere and amazing service. Definitely planning on coming here again
A birthday meal, three people in the party. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent, the chef anxiously skilled. Not the largest facility but a great atmosphere. If you appreciate good food this is the place. Well worth the price.
I haven't been here in years. Staff were amazing and friendly. It is a quaint spot, for intimate conversations.
The food was amazing and the waiter knew about celiac disease, where he said most dishes can be adjusted.
It was a wonderful experience and somewhere that I will be coming back again
A hidden gem in the heart of London, Ontario. Once you push the doors of David’s Bistro, you’re in a different world, you leave the dirty and unsafe streets of London and you enter a very cozy and comfortable space, it feels like you’re in a Parisian bistro.
Food is delicious, they have daily specials that are wonderful. Very elaborate plates, great balance in flavours and textures.
Very nice wine menu as well. Great selection of European wines but not only.
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Will definitely go back.
Fantastic. Booked for new years and valentines for next year.
Perfect evening from start to finish ! Ciara was an amazing server, so warm and attentive! The atmosphere was so cosy and the food....to die for ! Not sure why we waited so long to visit this gem but we will be back soon!
Had a birthday to celebrate and decided on a downtown fav that we hadn't been to in years. When were last there, the menu was only on the wall and it changed with seasons, if not daily. I was impressed with the menu and they offered a Price Fixe menu with 2 or three items with a reasonable price of 40 or 50 bucks. I started with a bourbon old fashioned that was different and delicious and my bride had a cosmopolitan. Appys were excellent, including the special black pasta and shrimp and my warm salad that was excellent.
My bride had the scallops, that she does everytime and was happy. I had the steak and was slightly disappointed with the cold unseasoned veg but the steak was exactly as ordered and yummy.
My daughter had the cod and loved every ounce including the polenta. Dessert was the sticky toffee pudding and creme caramel and both were excellent.
Place was very busy and parking is tough unless you get a spot right out front. Most street parking is 2 hours free until 6pm then free after that, so you're good, just drop off and find a spot.
Friendly staff, amazing food and cozy environment. Feels like Michael on the Thames before Jack retired and it went under. One of Londons greatest gems... If you are planning to be in London and want to have a great night out, look no further.
Dinner with a party of 6 and everyone was very happy with their food. On top of that the service is outstanding!
Exceptional!
This is the best fine dining restaurant in the City of London. We have been eating here for years and just love it. We also enjoy the Sunday take home option. The food, service and atmosphere at David's Bistro is amazing!
Restaurantji Recommends
Best restaurant in London! Superb food and service!
David Bistro exudes the charm of a classic French bistro with its nostalgic ambiance and old-fashioned style. The staff were incredibly kind and courteous, taking our coats upon arrival and frequently checking to ensure we had everything we needed—an impressive level of attentiveness.
The meal started on a high note. We were first served bread and butter, followed by the special appetizer of the day, which was absolutely delicious. However, the main course was disappointing. It took a long time to arrive, and despite its appealing presentation, the taste didn’t meet expectations. The steak was too thin, dry, and tasted like frozen meat, while the duck had an unexpectedly chicken-like flavor. On the bright side, the custom-made drink—which wasn’t on the menu—was a pleasant surprise with its great taste. Additionally, the prices were quite high for the quality of the food, and I expected much better quality for the price. It’s also worth mentioning that you should make a reservation in advance, as the restaurant can get quite busy.
Overall, David Bistro excels in ambiance, service, and appetizers, but the main courses and pricing did not live up to the standard expected from a quality French bistro.
Excellent. Locally owned and run. Very welcoming atmosphere. The dishes are superb. A real gem.
David’s Bistro is the real deal. Easily top 3 restaurants in London for fine dining. We came here for Valentine’s Day dinner and were absolutely floored by the quality of the food. We got the mushroom toast to start, followed by the scallops and chicken mains, and ending off with the sticky toffee pudding. Everything was well seasoned, excellently flavoured, and simply mind-blowing quality. The mushroom toast was hearty, umami-rich, and the crunch of the toast provided good textural contrast. The scallops (with the vegetable medley) was very well seasoned, and the flavour of the vegetables was well highlighted by the brown butter sauce. The crispy roasted chicken, which came with a double smoked bacon mushroom whiskey sauce, had an excellent harmony of flavours. The dessert was simply divine, with the home-made bourbon ice cream enhancing the dark richness of the toffee pudding.
5/5, would return again.
Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere and amazing service. Definitely planning on coming here again
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