Top Best French Restaurants in Ontario

"Since it’s located on the third floor of an older building right off Queen West on the edge of Chinatown, Alo feels like a secret. And, when you get upstairs, you’ll find one of the most inventive tasting menus in Toronto. Since the food revolves around seasonal ingredients, it changes regularly but you might see things like Hokkaido scallops with truffle and brown butter or a 60-day aged ribeye."

"This delicious spot is known for its incredible Canadian cuisine. You can order multi-course meals for takeout or delivery when you hit them up on the website ExploreTok.com. When you eat here, you know you’ll be enjoying the finest, freshest, seasonal ingredients."

"Considered one of Toronto's best restaurants for multi-course tasting menus, this Queen West establishment defines a pretty distinct tier of upscale dining. Birthday dinners, anniversaries and special outings will always have a place here."

"Le Sélect Bistro is well-known in Toronto for its fabulous French fare, but also being tres romantique. Just in time for the big day, Le Sélect is offering a delectable prix-fixe Valentine’s Day meal for $69 per person that features classic French menu items like steak frites, escargot, and creme brûlée."

"Duck confit, moules, bouillabaisse, venison, bone marrow, foie gras… the menu at Le Select in the Fashion District is impressive with prices to match. The decor is classy yet casual and the wine list is astoundingly long. Aim for the patio in summer."

"Headed up by internationally renowned chef Daniel Boulud, Café Boulud offers a seasonal, fresh menu steeped in French culture, with both classic and modern dishes inspired by the chef’s family’s roots in Lyon. Located within the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Boulud worked with Martin Brudnizki Design Studio to create a laid-back yet sophisticated room highlighted by plush banquettes and Hermès wallpaper. Try the signature Parisian steak tartare if you like delicious hand-cut beef with traditional condiments, gem lettuce and crostini."

"One of the best hotels with a view, the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, is also home to Cafe Boulud and d|Bar restaurants. Chef Daniel Boulud’s French Brasserie serves a seasonally-changing menu rooted in French tradition, highlighting both bistro classics and contemporary dishes inspired by the chef’s family meals in Lyon. Their takeout dinner menu is offered from Wednesday to Saturday, and you can order your takeout to enjoy a truly elegant dinner at home."

"A post shared by Four Seasons Hotel Toronto (@fstoronto) on Feb 2, 2020 at 10:24am PST. A classic in Toronto for good reason, Café Boulud is owned by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud so you know it’s going to be good. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the restaurant is offering an intimate dining experience that will end with special desserts created by Executive Pastry Chef Steven Tran."

"If you’ve been craving classic French dishes like steak tartare and cassoulet, make a date for this cozy Leslieville restaurant post haste. Paired with a strong list of French wines and classic cocktails, the generous, well-presented dishes are perfect for a low-key night out."

"French onion soup on this warm heated patio in Leslieville is a surefire way to ward off that chill that's starting to set into your bones as the leaves fall off the trees. Also, there's always French wine if you're still feeling cold."

"Here you have many vegan options to choose from such as breadwhiches, salads bowls, soups, baked sweets, smoothies, and juices. This healthy deli-style restaurant also allows you to build your own bowl. An added bonus of Urban Herbivore is that all their takeout materials (straws, cups, cutlery) are made out of corn, their bowls are made out of sugarcane, and their bags are made out of recycled content."

"Urban Herbivore is a long time healthy vegan fast food spot in Kensington Market. A lot of their menu is gluten-free, and they also try their best to offer local and organic ingredients. They also try to use less waste and have initiatives to help the environment."

"Healthy deli-style salads and bowls, smoothies, sandwiches and desserts. Urban Herbivore is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. They have two locations, one in Kensington Market and one in Eaton Centre."

"Explore the trails that wind through the beautiful Humber River valley at Boyd Conservation Area. Located within the headwaters of the Don and Humber Rivers, Boyd Conservation Area offers a unique opportunity to enjoy nature in the city. The park is one of the GTA’s..."

"An 8.9-hectare park located at 750 Bloor Street West and Christie Street, the Christie Pits Parks is named after the famous Christie sand pits that were there until the early 1900s. The park is home to the Alex Duff Memorial Pool, basketball and volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a splash pad, a wading pool, and a multi-sport field. Besides, there is also a community area along with fire pit facilities."

"Located in the central hub of Koreatown, Christie Pits is another one of Toronto’s most well-known parks. This 8.9-hectare park at Bloor Street West and Christie Pits is just as convenient to get to as it is beautiful to explore. With its own baseball diamonds, multi-sport field, basketball and volleyball courts, ice rink, splash pad and pool, Christie Pits offers a plethora of things to do."

"Back in the early 1900s, this park was once a huge sand pit. As the city grew around it, the commercial operations ceased, and a park was created. Today it's one of Toronto's favorite parks due to the sheer number of things to do spread across its nearly nine-hectare space."

"Last but not least we have another Yorkville rooftop patio spot, Hemingway’s Restaurant. This venue is one of Toronto’s longest running patios and is very popular amongst young professionals because it’s well known for its tasty but inexpensive eats. With a wide selection of draft beer, this is a solid spot to hit if you’re looking for an casual rooftop patio vibe that doesn’t take itself too seriously."

"Hemingway’s renowned rooftop patio makes it an iconic patio spot in Toronto. It has a laid-back atmosphere and cozy vibes making it a great place to grab a casual beer after a long day of work (or a long day in the sun). The staff is friendly, the people are down-to-earth, and the food and drinks are no-nonsense kind of creations."

"A post shared by Hemingway’s Bar + Restaurant (@hemingways.to) on Jun 22, 2020 at 10:11am PDT. This Yorkville spot’s patio was — during normal times — always open until 2 am, 365 days a year. And now again, with the kitchen open into the wee hours of the night, you can count on a late-night bite."