My first time here and the food was fantastic especially the cheese platter was out of this world
Quincy Leung
Great casual French dining experience. Wasn’t too busy or long of a wait on Friday. The server absolutely made my experience memorable—I love the puns and enthusiasm! The scallop and pate were great. Salmon was my highlight. It was perfectly crispy and not overcooked. Steak and frites were my least favorite. It definitely has that buttery taste in French cuisine, but the steak was leaning a bit more on a drier side even though we were served medium rare. Dessert was crème brûlée, which was pretty standard.
Pete Casey
Ordered the horse tartar here - my girlfriend is a fan and has had it a few times. The meat was gray, tasted not fresh. We mentioned this to our server, said it was not to our liking even though we ate about 1/3. Still got charged full price even though he took it away. Inattentive and bland rude service, pretentious tone when talking wine. Just don’t ask about why we want to send food back, be rude about it, then do nothing to change the situation. Disappointing!
Kristopher Warner
Had the horse, a few apps and some cocktails. Everything was excellent! I sat at the bar and the bartender was great.
M. Hopkins
Shameck was the man! Food was amazing. Favorite restaurant of the year so far!
Sara Salem
A must visit while you’re in Toronto, the vibe is so special and the service is unlike anything I’ve seen
Sophia Crook
Our server Shamez was absolutely wonderful! He let us try a few different reds and whites and was unbelievably knowledgeable about everything they served. We went around 11:30 and the kitchen is open late with delicious food. It was a fantastic experience
G. Alli
Stopped in for coffee, dessert, and drinks. Exceeded expectations on all levels. Will definitely be returning to try some of the items on the menu. Great bar with a fantastic selection of scotch. Went with The Balvinie Doublewood. Very generous pour for a single! Desserts were both perfect, and the americano was also top tier as well. Staff were also wonderful. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crème Brûlée
A.J.
Was able to make a reservation here by calling the restaurant like it says on their website, which was a pretty straightforward process. Came on a Saturday night and it was quite busy.
Their dining room is pretty crowded and the tables are way too close to each other that you can barely pass through if you were sitting on the inside. I don’t typically like to check in my coat, but I wouldn’t have been able to physically pass through the small gap between the tables if I had it with me. Definitely in terms of being able to have personal or private conversations, the people to either side of you would be able to ‘overhear’ your conversation. The volume level was also quite loud because of all of the people in the space so definitely have to raise your voice a bit.
My biggest issue with the food isn’t so much the taste or quality, but the pricing and how much you’re getting in terms of portion sizes and ingredients. The bill came as a surprise in the end and definitely felt like a disconnect to what we got. The food was fine, but I can’t say that I had anything extraordinary compared to other French restaurants in the city.
On value alone, I can’t recommend this place for what we received.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Liam Collins
DO NOT GO HERE, unless you want really good food and exceptionally friendly staff. This is the place for good food and wine, I'll have to go back for more.
La Palette, a charming French bistro tucked away on Queen Street, is like discovering a secret garden in the heart of the city. Run by the dynamic duo of Shamez and Maria, this place exudes a captivating charm that's as intoxicating as their signature horse meat tartare.
Now, let's dive into the culinary adventure. The steak tartare is a classic, but why settle for ordinary beef when you can indulge in a hearty serving of horse? Don't knock it 'til you've tried it! It's a flavour explosion that will leave you neighing with delight.
The risotto, a creamy and dreamy concoction, is like a comforting hug in a bowl. And while the steak frites is a classic, it's best enjoyed medium rare. Anything higher is a culinary crime.
For dessert, the dark chocolate ganache is a rich, decadent finale that will leave you feeling satisfied and slightly tipsy.
But the true stars of the show are Shamez and Maria. These two are the heart and soul of La Palette. Their kindness, humor, and evident affection for each other make this place a truly special dining experience. So, the next time you're in the neighborhood, saddle up and head to La Palette. Just remember, if you order the horse meat tartare, don't blame us if you gallop home.
The best bar in the entertainment area! Hands down amazing food and service! Kudos La Palette!
Arthur Smith
Mmmm delicious!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sjf Rlf
Excellent food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Vile Flower
Food - I had the duck and although it was fairly nice and crispy on the outside, I found it a bit dry on the inside and the portion was quite small. The salad that it came with was also very salty. In my opinion, it wasn't worth the $42. I tried my friend's horse steak and it was cooked well. But I also found the fries portion small and the sauce on the side was basically just mayo.
Service - The service was prompt and the water was informative. However, they only asked at the end of our dinner what we thought of the meal. The service was also a bit slow.
Atmosphere - The seats are located very close to each other. My seat was very uncomfortable as I was sitting on a wooden chair with no cushion, whereas my friend had a cushioned seat. It is weird to have this inconsistency across seating types and comfort level with guests. The bathroom is also very dingy and could use a minor reno, including the walls which could use a patch up.
In comparison to a recent visit to the Le Baratin restaurant, I'd choose to go back to Le Baratin instead.
My first time here and the food was fantastic especially the cheese platter was out of this world
Great casual French dining experience. Wasn’t too busy or long of a wait on Friday. The server absolutely made my experience memorable—I love the puns and enthusiasm!
The scallop and pate were great. Salmon was my highlight. It was perfectly crispy and not overcooked. Steak and frites were my least favorite. It definitely has that buttery taste in French cuisine, but the steak was leaning a bit more on a drier side even though we were served medium rare. Dessert was crème brûlée, which was pretty standard.
Ordered the horse tartar here - my girlfriend is a fan and has had it a few times. The meat was gray, tasted not fresh. We mentioned this to our server, said it was not to our liking even though we ate about 1/3. Still got charged full price even though he took it away. Inattentive and bland rude service, pretentious tone when talking wine. Just don’t ask about why we want to send food back, be rude about it, then do nothing to change the situation. Disappointing!
Had the horse, a few apps and some cocktails. Everything was excellent! I sat at the bar and the bartender was great.
Shameck was the man! Food was amazing.
Favorite restaurant of the year so far!
A must visit while you’re in Toronto, the vibe is so special and the service is unlike anything I’ve seen
Our server Shamez was absolutely wonderful! He let us try a few different reds and whites and was unbelievably knowledgeable about everything they served. We went around 11:30 and the kitchen is open late with delicious food. It was a fantastic experience
Stopped in for coffee, dessert, and drinks. Exceeded expectations on all levels. Will definitely be returning to try some of the items on the menu.
Great bar with a fantastic selection of scotch. Went with The Balvinie Doublewood. Very generous pour for a single! Desserts were both perfect, and the americano was also top tier as well. Staff were also wonderful. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crème Brûlée
Was able to make a reservation here by calling the restaurant like it says on their website, which was a pretty straightforward process. Came on a Saturday night and it was quite busy.
Their dining room is pretty crowded and the tables are way too close to each other that you can barely pass through if you were sitting on the inside. I don’t typically like to check in my coat, but I wouldn’t have been able to physically pass through the small gap between the tables if I had it with me. Definitely in terms of being able to have personal or private conversations, the people to either side of you would be able to ‘overhear’ your conversation. The volume level was also quite loud because of all of the people in the space so definitely have to raise your voice a bit.
My biggest issue with the food isn’t so much the taste or quality, but the pricing and how much you’re getting in terms of portion sizes and ingredients. The bill came as a surprise in the end and definitely felt like a disconnect to what we got. The food was fine, but I can’t say that I had anything extraordinary compared to other French restaurants in the city.
On value alone, I can’t recommend this place for what we received.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
DO NOT GO HERE, unless you want really good food and exceptionally friendly staff. This is the place for good food and wine, I'll have to go back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Horse Tartare, Bone Marrow, Crème Brûlée, Duck Confit, Beef Tartare, Steak Frites
Restaurantji Recommends
La Palette, a charming French bistro tucked away on Queen Street, is like discovering a secret garden in the heart of the city. Run by the dynamic duo of Shamez and Maria, this place exudes a captivating charm that's as intoxicating as their signature horse meat tartare.
Now, let's dive into the culinary adventure. The steak tartare is a classic, but why settle for ordinary beef when you can indulge in a hearty serving of horse? Don't knock it 'til you've tried it! It's a flavour explosion that will leave you neighing with delight.
The risotto, a creamy and dreamy concoction, is like a comforting hug in a bowl. And while the steak frites is a classic, it's best enjoyed medium rare. Anything higher is a culinary crime.
For dessert, the dark chocolate ganache is a rich, decadent finale that will leave you feeling satisfied and slightly tipsy.
But the true stars of the show are Shamez and Maria. These two are the heart and soul of La Palette. Their kindness, humor, and evident affection for each other make this place a truly special dining experience. So, the next time you're in the neighborhood, saddle up and head to La Palette. Just remember, if you order the horse meat tartare, don't blame us if you gallop home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Horse Tartare, Chocolate Ganache, Charcuterie Board, Crème Brûlée, Beef Tartare, Pâté, Steak Frites
The best bar in the entertainment area! Hands down amazing food and service! Kudos La Palette!
Mmmm delicious!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Food - I had the duck and although it was fairly nice and crispy on the outside, I found it a bit dry on the inside and the portion was quite small. The salad that it came with was also very salty. In my opinion, it wasn't worth the $42. I tried my friend's horse steak and it was cooked well. But I also found the fries portion small and the sauce on the side was basically just mayo.
Service - The service was prompt and the water was informative. However, they only asked at the end of our dinner what we thought of the meal. The service was also a bit slow.
Atmosphere - The seats are located very close to each other. My seat was very uncomfortable as I was sitting on a wooden chair with no cushion, whereas my friend had a cushioned seat. It is weird to have this inconsistency across seating types and comfort level with guests. The bathroom is also very dingy and could use a minor reno, including the walls which could use a patch up.
In comparison to a recent visit to the Le Baratin restaurant, I'd choose to go back to Le Baratin instead.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
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