Dreyfus

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"Toronto's foodies clamber over each other for a reservation at Dreyfus, which is nestled into a Victorian townhouse on Harbord Street. The 30-seat restaurant provides a transportive experience that feels part French bistro and part Montreal house party. As soon as you take your seat, order a few of the small plates to share as you contemplate your mains. The croque cubano, which mixes rye, béchamel, and a generous sliced pickle with confit pork shoulder, is a sassy update to the classic French croque monsieur. Crispy, deep-fried dauphine potatoes come filled with a crème fraîche mixed with trout roe. For mains, people rave about the buttery tagliatelle served with British Columbia mushrooms and shavings of mimolette, a traditional French hard cheese. The vibe is right, the crowd is cool, the food is French without the fuss, and it's hard to think of a better date night spot in Toronto right now." - Todd Plummer