Top Best French Restaurants in Pickering

"The corner of Queen and Spadina was never the most posh or  interesting address in Toronto, so when chef Patrick Kriss announced he would open a restaurant on the third floor of a historic Victorian building there, local foodies were skeptical. Once Alo opened in 2015 with high-concept, French-inflected cuisine, it soon topped critics' choice lists around the world and Kriss' naysayers became believers. The menu changes with the seasons; you're as likely to encounter 30-day dry-aged rack of lamb as you are Hokkaido sea urchin with fennel, wasabi, and yuzu."

"Multilingual as Toronto may be, there are also a lot of people who speak bad French. We can make up for the fact that we butcher our country's official language by taking romantic partners to French restaurants. If we are dating the person we accompany, we can be upfront with our shortcomings."

"Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants designated Alo Restaurant as its number one restaurant in the entire country in 2017. It is not hard to see why when dining here. Alo is a contemporary French restaurant and cocktail bar located atop a heritage building in downtown Toronto."

"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."

"Le Sélect Bistro will transport you to the streets of Paris with their gorgeous patio and beautiful European decor. They also have another patio out back with cool wall art, which is actually popular for weddings!. This is the spot to visit if you’re looking for authentic French cuisine here in Toronto."

"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."

"A post shared by Café Boulud & d|bar Toronto (@cafebouludto). Meals to go definitely make it easier to get gourmet dishes for the special day. Families can choose from either a roast beef prime rib, a garlic and black pepper roast leg of lamb, and a salt-crusted red snapper dinner."

"The spot features a seasonally-changing menu crafted by their in-house chef. You’ll find tons of classic and contemporary flavours here. Where: 60 Yorkville Ave"

"Bistro, French, Take-out, Wheelchair-accessible Restaurant, Uber Eats, Open On Sunday. by the neighbourhood's affluent denizens as well as lovers from all over Toronto, this restaurant's satisfying... French Restaurants, Restaurants"

"Not only is there a dedicated weekend brunch menu, but they run a wine bottle & food shop and can help you put together a perfect picnic basket of bread, cheese, cured meats, etc. for brunch on the road. What to order: Go classic with their eggs Benedict, omelettes, or a Croque Monsieur (or Madame)."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by toronto (@lebaratinyyz)"

"It is somehow is super relaxing and quiet while also being in the middle of a bustling waterfront. Sugar Beach has white sand and cute pink beach umbrellas with white wooden chairs that are very instagrammable. However, seating is limited so you might want to bring your own towel to lie on just in case!"

"Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, you can’t swim at Sugar Beach, but it’s a great spot to spend the day relaxing outside. With pink umbrellas and white wooden chairs, Sugar Beach has a whole vibe that simply screams summertime!"

"A post shared by Nissa Mounichy (@nissavirginie) on Apr 24, 2019 at 3:45pm PDT. This sweet spot is known for its white Muskoka chairs, pink umbrellas, and amazing skyline views. Definitely worthy of an Instagram selfie this spring."

"Although not a certified eco-friendly beach, water levels at Sunnyside Beach near Lakeshore Boulevard are tested daily so you will know if it’s safe to swim here and if the water meets provincially established safety standards. It’s typically not too busy here, which makes it a grandiose destination. If you go exploring, you will likely notice cyclists and rollerbladers zooming along the nearby Martin Goodman Trail, which is part of the Waterfront Trail System."

"On the West End of Toronto, on the shores of Lake Ontario, is a lakefront district that was the "bee's knees" in the 1950s. Although it no longer has the amusement park that made this area hopping back in the day, it does have a beach and park area around Ontario's Humber Bay. The waters of Humber Bay are popular for boating and dragon boating clubs are a popular past time with Torontonians."

"Spend some time at the waterfront, enjoying the stunning views at Sunnyside Beach this summer. Whether you want to walk the boardwalk, go for a jog, play some volleyball, take a quick dip or even rent a kayak — Sunnyside has it all."

"Sunnybrook Park was once the country estate of Joseph Kilgour, a prominent businessman back in the 1800s. At the time, it was known as Sunnybrook Farm, a 175-acre property that featured country homes and horse stables. When Kilgour passed away, his wife Alice donated the property to the city with only one requirement, that it be turned into a public park."

"A post shared by Rudy 🐾 (@rudythepotcake) on Mar 10, 2020 at 2:15pm PDT. This 154-hectare green space is the perfect place to spend an afternoon out of isolation. Located north of Leaside and south of The Bridle Path, this foliage-full park has 25 different biking trails, an off-leash dog park and many different walking trails."

"Why You Need To Go: You'll find plenty of wide-open green spaces in this large Toronto park. It's a perfect picnic area, just watch those peak times!"

"A post shared by Caitlin (@caitlinjans) on Apr 20, 2019 at 8:33am PDT. The Stop’s Farmers Market at Artscape Wychwood Barns is a go-to-go place in Toronto and a long-standing facility and arts’ hub, which features a gallery, studios, and a farmers market. It has a good selection of baked goods and organic produce, from vegan food vendors to gluten-free and nut-free stalls."

"Queen Street stretches right across Toronto, from east to west. Given its length and the fact that the Queen streetcar makes it possible to travel the street's full distance, it makes sense that Queen Street is dotted with neighbourhoods that have their own unique vibe and stores that range from mega-retailers to mom-and-pop shops. The stretch from University Avenue west to Spadina Avenue, known locally as Queen West, was the epitome of cool for shopping and entertainment in the 1980s and 1990s, and is still lined with leading U.S. retailers and great music venues."

"Queen Street West is notably more different than the downtown Toronto shopping districts mentioned previously. It’s a vibrant neighbourhood with a mix of great shops, beautiful art and some of the city’s best restaurants and bars. To paint a picture of this area in case you haven’t had the pleasure of visiting quite yet, in 2014, Vogue named Queen Street West the second-hippest district in the world."

"From the tower make your way up to Queen Street where you can then catch a streetcar or start shopping your way down the street. Further down Queen Street West you’ll find Kensington Market, a bohemiam and hipster neighbourhood filled with vintage shops and many ethinic cuisines. It’s a great spot to stop for lunch or you can wait as you make your way to Chinatown."

"St. Lawrence Market is perhaps the most famous market in Toronto, and locals regularly shop its stalls for produce, meats, cheeses, and more. While the focus of your trip should be browsing the dozens of food stalls, it’s interesting to take a look at the architecture of the St. Lawrence Market, too. Though the current main building was erected in 1902, part of the Old City Hall, which dates to 1845, was incorporated into it."

"It serves as the place of work for 120 vendors, artisans, and merchants, many of them from families that have been shopping at the market for generations. The market consists of three main buildings. South Market hosts more than 120 shops selling fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, baked goods, dairy products, and much more."

"With over 100 vendors, the St. Lawrence Market offers the best quality foods in all of Toronto. There’s just so much here, so start with some of my personal faves: veal sandwiches at Uno Mustachio, Buster’s Sea Cove for the lobster roll lineup, and the iconic Bacon Sandwiches at the Carousel Bakery."