Restaurant Pompette

597 College St, Toronto
(416) 516-1111

Recent Reviews

Gilbert Berthiaume

Well done to the Pompette team. When I visit Toronto, Pompette will be a place I will definitely go. Warm welcome, professional service and dishes executed with professionalism. A sommelier to guide you in the right choice of wine and meal pairing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alexa-reigh Thomson

Wow! Incredible evening, 10/10. We decided to celebrate my birthday here and Jerome helped with an amazing wine choice, cocktails and lovely conversation. The food was amazing, especially the beef cheek and gnocchi. We can't wait to return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex Ng

Overall, Restaurant Pompette exceeded all expectations and left a lasting impression. It's the perfect destination for a special occasion or a memorable night out. I can't wait to return and indulge in their culinary delights once again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephan Herard

The food was all well cooked. Good flavors. The white asparagus was very good. The mocktails were nice too

O T

We had a fabulous evening celebrating a birthday at Pompette yesterday. The cocktails were great (our favourite was the green punch) and the food was fantastic (the desserts are divine). What truly made our experience memorable, however, was the incredible service we received. We've been fortunate enough to visit a number of Michelin star restaurants, but Nadia, their sommelier and the entire team at Pompette exceeded our expectations with their attention to detail, vibe and friendliness - they were all exceptional and went out of their way to make our night extra special (which was just the loveliest!) - 10/10 would recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Terry C.

Was excited to try this restaurant. On entry, the coat rack is open right by the front door. This is a bit unsettling as all someone has to do is open the door and quickly snatch. I didn't leave my coat there. You then enter through a set of curtains. These curtains didn't do much to reduce the cold draft that blows in when the front door is open. Cold. On entering, we were promptly greeting and seated by the staff. I was a bit surprised that the staff was so casually dressed - jeans. I wasn't sure they were they staff. For ordering, we were kindly offered any assistance we might need. Questions were readily answered. We started out with the escargot and gnocchi. This was very good and the gnocchi was nice and fluffy. There was a lot of sauce left after we were finished and one staff noticed, so he gave us some bread to used so sop up as to not waste the 'best part' of the dish. That was very nice of him. The rest of the meal was good. The duck breast was very tender and the sauce that accompanied it was rich and tasty. The carrot - 1 carrot split in 2 was also a good side. It would however be more fulfilling if they provided more sides with this dish, especially at this price. It was like being served meat only as your dish. The duck confit/cassoulet was just OK. Both desserts were good enough. Nothing extraordinary. Service was very attentive. This was a good experience but not sure if I would return considering the prices for what you get.

Sarah Quach

Food was absolutely chef’s kiss. We got the escargot gnocchi, beef wellington, and bone marrow, and all was made in perfection. The ambiance and atmosphere was just perfect. I’m excited to come back to try other dishes. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington, Parisian Gnocchi, Bone Marrow

Janelle Feldstein

Wonderful atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington, Bone Marrow

Desmond Chang

Amazing experience - food is phenomenal, drinks are unique and tasty, most importantly service is top-notch and very very attentive - I've been to many top restaurants (including Michelin's) and this is one of the restaurants that gives me a smile after every dish. One of my new favourites in Toronto now.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Escargot, Bone Marrow

Alan Ng

Cocktails were amazing. We ordered the lobster rolls and tuna for starter. Food quality is good but I find that the bread is a little over cooked. Tuna dish has a good mix but not as impressed as we expected. The restaurant has a special scallop dish and it looked amazing but we didn’t order. For the main we ordered the duck and this is what I highly recommend. Very decent portion for two and taste really good. In terms of wine selection by the glasses is limited but they do offer a good options of bottles. For desert, we had the chocolate sphere. It was ok and I wish they have good coffee instead of nespresso. Overall, I would rate this place solid 3 stars.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

kate kim

I recently visited the place.Food, service and atmosphere all are good together except the duck dish.The waiter recommended the dish, but it was not my style.Everything was good?

DADDY

Dishes and cocktails are deliciousHighly recommend milk punchIf you don’t know what to drink, you can ask Bartender for recommendations.It's a pity that I didn't eat beef wellingtonBut the duck is also deliciousVegetarian options: There are vegetarian optionsDietary restrictions: Will ask about dietary restrictionsParking: Search carpark on google

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Winona H.

this place is sooo pretty and had amazing ambiance but unfortunately the food was not very reflective of that. the only "wow" factor I got from this meal was from the bone marrow with argentinian shrimp, and lemon gel. unfortunately, the main confit duck courses were also underwhelming and had monotonous flavours. the mille feuille was pretty good with hints of pistachio. I can imagine this being a cute place to grab a drink and small apps! the service was great and attentive but it's just not enough to bring me back a second time for dinner

Brandyn T.

Pompette (the restaurant not the bar) is a quaint casual fine dining restaurant with French inspired dishes. They have a standalone bar just down the street a few steps but also have a great in-restaurant bar. We came for a celebratory dinner and really enjoyed our experience. FOOD (4.5/5) The menu is largely comprised of shareable style dishes to allow the table to sample a variety of items. We opted for the Escargot and the Duck Confit For Two. Our waiter recommended we don't order anymore than one starter if we were getting the duck dish as it's quite large - and so he was right! We ended the meal with the Mille Feuille. The escargots were well seasoned and made with a beurre blanc and tomato sauce that had a great balance of richness and acidity. I wish there could have been more breadcrumbs and parmesan. The duck confit for two is duck served two ways: the first being a medium rare cut sliced and served with a jus, and the second being a standard confit duck leg over a savoury hash. The sliced duck provided the mouth feel and bite of beef steak and the jus was delicious to add moisture. The confit duck wasn't anything spectacular but provided a good crispy textural contrast to the chewier sliced duck. The hash underneath was AMAZING. Good mix of potatoes, bacon/panchetta, and sausage and has a good punch of smokiness and saltiness. The Mille Feuille was pistachio based served with a caramel sauce. The pastry was very flaky but seemed a bit overcooked and darker than golden brown. Still great flavours and a nice light dessert but I prefer the mille feuille at Alobar any day over the one at Pompette. DRINKS (5/5) I've heard that the drinks here were great and indeed it met that expectation and more! I can't recall the names of the drinks but we ordered a guava inspired drink and a pina colada inspired drink. The pina colada one was SO GOOD. Great flavours, light and not overly sweet. The guava drink was good but not as great as the pina colada one. SERVICE (5/5) All staff was super nice and helpful with explaining dishes and making reccos. We noted in our reservation the dinner was for a birthday and they served our mille feuille with a candle and birthday wishes which was a nice touch. AMBIENCE (5/5) Quaint dimly-lit dining room that adds an intimate feel to the dining experience. VALUE (4/5) Definitely not a cheap eat, but the price you pay shows through with the quality of food and drinks, and the overall ambience. OVERALL (4.5/5) I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Restaurant Pompette. Amazing quaint and cozy vibes, great French inspired food, delicious cocktails, and service you can't complain about. I highly recommend for a higher budget date night. Make a reso if on Fri-Sun since there aren't all that many tables.

Isabelle C.

Came here to for my brother's birthday dinner. From the appetizers to the desserts every dish was very delicious and unique. We wiped all the plates clean. The service was also very good as staff were attentive and knowledgeable. The atmosphere was also very nice as well. Highly recommend!

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