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“First time eating at this restaurant. I have to say, it was amazing. Everything was just perfect, from the time we walked in, until the time we left. The service was quick and efficient. The cleanliness was 5 star. All the staff were very friendly. But the food and the drinks. Unreal. Drinks tasted great and were very well made with beautiful presentation. The food was so fresh and tasty. Was filling but nice and light. The combination of tastes was obviously very well thought out and came together just perfectly. The presentation was beautiful as well. 2 people that stood out were Christina, our waitress. She was great. Very knowledgeable in regards to the menu. Her answers to our questions were well explained. She was on top of everything, making sure we were well taken care of. The other person that stood out was Kathleen, the GM. She was so cool. She obviously runs a very tight ship. Taking time to visit each table and making everything and everyone were well taken care of. 5 star all the way. If you can, definitely check this place put. Would highly recommend trying this restaurant. You won't be disappointed.“

“Excellent food and service! Would come back.“

“Got a table as a walk-in on a Friday night! We were seated at a high table at first, but my friend has back issues. The first server didn’t really try to help us when we asked to move, but another one was so nice and arranged it for us. We had the steak frites, Milou burger, and the panisse salad. The steak was good, I loved the flavor and the sauces that came with it. My friend and I didn’t even realize our cocktails were mixed up until we were halfway through. It wasn’t the best experience in terms of service, but I’m willing to give it another try.“

“Chef Jon is a master of his craft, oozing with passion, intelligence and a genuine care for the experience of his guests. All of this was made very clear in his Tasting menu, a must try and simply the best in the city! The service and atmosphere cannot be slept on, I truly felt the 5 star experience from start to finish. Joni is Toronto's and perhaps Canada's hidden gem.

Dietary restrictions: Always accommodating.“

“Great spot amazing food !“

“I wish I could give more then five stars for Maison T. This was our fifth time going to this restaurant. The food gets better very time we visit. The staff is absolutely wonderful and the ambiance is just perfect. The chef is absolutely amazing and has put together the most incredible and delicious menu you could ever want. If you want the best restaurant experience in Toronto, go to Maison T.“

“We got the rack of lamb "cook it yourself" kit on Friday; with the sides it's an amazing value and made an absolutely superb dinner. There was an error in my order, (understandable at 7 pm on a Friday) but the team went the extra mile to make it right. I highly recommend their meals for takeout, and I'm really looking forward to dining in on their extended menu when the lockdown is over.“

“Can’t say enough about how great the service is here or how delicious the pastries are! I also bought breads. So happy to have them in our Cabbagetown neighborhood (second location). Thank you Manon, Charles and Jules for outstanding service! Bravo!“

“The best food and great atmosphere!“

“Food, service, atmosphere all great! we will be back!“

“great food and fun place to meet with friends. Very accessible.“

“I have lived close by to this place for almost a decade and I finally got to try it the other day, huge portion sizes, quick and fast service, definitely recommend this place. I tried the chicken wings and fries, can't wait to go back.“

“Given that the payment system was operating in 20th C mode, staff did VERY well with service. They let us know what was happening so that we understood that payment processing would be slow. I am sure that this was frustrating for staff, but they all maintained a very professional demeanour....and food was fabulous.“

“To start off, the waiters were really good. We ordered in English and it was our first time trying food like these. We got the mayo tofu and braised sliced pork with the amazing LA Zi CHI which we completely devoured. Overall an amazing experience“

“Fantastic……………………………………..“

“Fantastic ambiance, service from Ben. Food and wine were excellent! Highly recommend.“

“Classy and beautiful place, with great food and service. Definitely coming back!“

“This was my first stay at the Broadview. We had a great time! In town for a concert, I booked a room with an awesome little terrace and a king bed. The room was excellent. The hotel was awesome! Service extraordinaire. Great staff. Perfect location in a vibrant and safe neighborhood. We will be back. We loved our time there!“

“Friendly welcoming service with good food and lovely wine. Delighting to celebrate as a couple in an environment that feels stylishly intimate.“

“Such incredible food , great presentation and attentive staff!“

“Outstanding food, attentive wait staff and chef. Great atmosphere!! We will be returning for sure.“

“We really enjoyed our dinner at Peter Pan. The food was fantastic and we loved the vibe there, which felt very "no pressure." No pressure to order any particular thing or to leave within a certain time. We were visiting Toronto, but I'd love to go back just to eat at Peter Pan's again.“

“Just dined here for my stepfathers birthday and we couldn’t have been more pleased with everything! The food was impeccable but the absolute highlight was the 5* service provided by Dafne. She was warm, welcoming and accomodating. She made us feel like the only table and acknowledged my stepfathers birthday from just our conversation and brought dessert with sparklers and a candle. Thank you for the most memorable meal any of us have had in many, many years. Thank you for everything Dafne, you are a star in our eyes.“

“Went here for a birthday party for my friend Felix and the food is incredible and super authentic! The wait staff are all Chinese-speaking and it was a great opportunity to try some incredible lamb, pork, chicken, and seafood dishes grilled.

This was my first time trying a century old egg, my friend Boyu told me that this is a dish that separates men from boys in China - and I'm glad to find out that I'm now capable of being a Chinese man.

Great experience, our group was very boisterous and obnoxious, and the wait staff were incredibly patient with us.“

“I’ve been here a few times, and I love the steak & frites, love the creative mocktails, and the atmosphere is really nice and chill. If you’re on a first date, it’s a great place and location. I wanted to give shoutout to Suzanne and Dan, really amazing people with wonderful personalities and of course service. Great job gang!!! 🫡🫡🫡“

“DREAM WEDDING REVIEW! (Long overdue) A million stars! (buckle up, it's a long one)

Thank you Maison Selby! We got married here well over a year ago (so sorry for the slow review, we each thought the other had posted one! OOPS!) With zero caveats, Maison Selby was truly our dream venue and every single one of the staff made our wedding an absolutely perfect event from start to finish.

To start off with, the place is gorgeous (I would live there). It was the exact moody victorian vibe I wanted which required minimal decoration on our part other than flowers, an arch, and some small details. We booked out the whole place, and the staff were so incredible with helping to accommodate a seating plan for our guest list of 48 (plus the two of us), and also allowed for more guests to come after dinner for drinks and dancing, which let us have the perfectly sized event. Intimate but fun for dinner, and a blast for the party! The staff were SO helpful getting this planned out and accommodating all my requests to move things around for the perfect layout and decor set up.

Then, THE FOOD! My god the food! Chef Martin and his team are geniuses. To start, the menu choices are an embarrassment of riches, you'll be able to find some incredible choices. The tasting was beautifully organized and they were so lovely. I have a LOT of food intolerance and Chef Martin was unbelievably kind, understanding, and patient, and was adamant that I would have something special for each course of our wedding dinner, even if it was tweaked just for me, and we were so grateful for that. The food on the day was everything we hoped for and more, and the portions were so large, we had to combat being too full to dance, but no one wanted to stop eating, it was so good LOL. The bar staff also helped so much with decisions about drinks and wine choices, and even mocktails, and were super fun and engaging with guests on the day. And the wait staff were just IMPECCABLE, truly going out of their way again and again to make the day special and our guests well taken care of, including bringing my elderly disabled aunt to the bathroom in her wheelchair in their elevator, and helping us clean and tidy up at the end of the night. Honestly, despite lots of requests and planning details, they never made me feel like a burden, and the staff all just seemed to just want us to have the wedding of our dreams.

Honestly, I can't count the number of friends and family, even to this day, who mention again and again how amazing the food and service were at our wedding. It was some of the best we've ever had. Our loved ones still say that it was the best wedding they've been to, and I know that was because of how great Maison Selby was in so many ways.

Finally, the upside of mistakenly taking so long to post this review is that we've actually had our anniversary since then, and went back to Maison Selby to celebrate in our special place. The staff were just so lovely about it, greeting us with a sweet card and champagne, and staff quietly popped over to say how much they enjoyed our wedding and wishing us well (and that was a year later!). It just made us feel really special, and taken care of, and like this was really our special spot.

All that to say, if you're considering a wedding, please consider Maison Selby. I honestly can't even come up with one negative, and they were incredible well beyond our expectations. (And reasonably priced to for all that!)

A special shout out to Devon, Stephanie, Angela, and Chef Martin for everything you did to make our wedding (and anniversary!) so incredible. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and we'll see you soon for our second anniversary! Again, excuse the absurdly slow review lol.“

“Beautiful interior decor and very tasty meals! Amazing beer and wine!“

“My wife and I went their for our first time yesterday Sat Mar 24.2018 for our 3 Anniversary and we absolutely loved the food, the service and the real home feeling of this place! We will be back again! Go here when you get a chance!“