Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie

Our first visit here, to enjoy a Thanksgiving Brunch with our family. We are frequent visitors to the Distillery District but had never had the opportunity to visit Cluny. I had made reservations not knowing how busy they would be at Thanksgiving and for brunch. Arrived a little early and after a short wait we were seated in a section in the centre. A combination of bench on one side and chairs on the other. A very French decor and ambience throughout. We were fortunate to enjoy live entertainment during our visit that was a very nice touch. A singer accompanied by a guitar player who entertained with some classics and other favourites. It was just the right volume to allow us to converse and enjoy the music. Our server was very friendly and efficient, making appropriate recommendations. Food was served in a timely manner where we never felt rushed which allowed us to enjoy the atmosphere. We chose a variety of dishes from the brunch menu and each one was presented well and everyone enjoyed their meal. I would definitely recommend the Farmer’s Breaky, or the Croque Madame, and the Honey Glazed Brioche definitely looked delicious! There is ample room in the restaurant so you do not feel crowded in. Also there is an outdoor patio area that looked fantastic which was heated. Overall a great experience from start to finish. Kudos to our server Nga for the excellent service. Would definitely recommend and we will likely return.

I’ve been back a few times. Food is delicious however didn’t realize that seating at the front area near the bar would be so small in terms of table space. Our dishes barely fit on the high top table. I would recommend the main dining area even though noise level is louder.

Beautiful spot and atmosphere, and our food was great! Our waiter made us feel super cared for. For brunch, we got the soft shell crab Benedict and the potato and onion galette - would recommend both. We ordered the Vanilla crème brûlée and the Buche de Noel for dessert. I will say the crème brûlée’s caramelized sugar top was too thick for the layer of custard below. And I wouldn’t recommend the Apple Lemonade drink if you’re not into a very spiced/fermented taste.

We had our small wedding in Cluny's private dining room (west side). The pricing was reasonable compared to other venues we looked into, and it was really convenient that the wedding package included a photo permit for the whole distillery district. The private room and entire main restaurant are beautiful. On the day of the wedding, the staff set up all the furniture and helped us set up our florals even though that wasn't part of their scope of work. The food was delicious - I may be biased, but I've always found food at weddings to be mediocre and I thought this was the best wedding food I've ever had. The rainbow trout was moist with a crispy skin and the dark chocolate hazelnut mousse cake was amazing. Since our wedding took place on a weekday during the day, the main restaurant wasn't open yet and the staff were very patient and kind in letting us take photos in the main dining room and bar area. There were only 2 minor issues that happened. The outdoor patio area for the ceremony can get kind of loud with deliveries and passing trains. There happened to be an idling truck nearby during our ceremony so it was hard for everyone to hear. The other thing was that we were supposed to have an hour for tear down after our timeslot, but the staff started setting up for the next wedding almost immediately after ours ended and the guests for the next wedding were already arriving and sitting down about halfway through our tear down hour. Luckily we didn't have much to pack up so it wasn't a big deal and I'd still highly recommend Cluny for the food and as a wedding venue.

Had a lovely brunch at Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie. The space is bright and charming, and the pastry case alone is worth the visit—flaky croissants and perfect tarts. Our plates were beautiful and delicious (hello, eggs benny), and the coffee was smooth and kept coming. Service was warm and attentive without rushing us, so we could linger and chat. A wonderful spot for a relaxed, feel-good brunch—can’t wait to go back.

Cluny’s is THE gem for sophisticated dining in the Distillery District. Come here every so often. The service is lovely, and the atmosphere is warm, clean, and elegant. The food is a hit or miss for me. In the featured pic (Brunch) for example, the Honey Toasted Brioche was spectacular and I endulged from beginning to end. The Cheese, S’il Vous Plaît was delicious, although it was poorly presented. The Shore Lunch wasn’t particularly anything to write home about - the beading was bland, but the cod was flakey. Generally, I always have a great experience!

Overall great experience! More of a 4.5 stars out of 5 than a 4. I met a friend here for brunch and I will most definitely be coming back. We had both heard great things about the French onion soup, and it did not disappoint. The crab eggs Benedict was delicious, the side salad was so fresh. My personal favourite of the meal was the smoked salmon dish. Great coffee, beautiful fresh juice, and we had a phenomenal day to be sitting outside for our meal - the patio is gorgeous. My only complaint was the service, our server was running around quite a bit, not sure what was going on but he wasn’t very present. Very kind though, it’s not that he didn’t care about the table or the service, just a lot seemed to be going on.

Had a fabulous time! I called ahead to make a reservation for my sister and her husband’s anniversary. I spoke to Ken and he was great, answering all my questions and making accommodations for my family, since some members have food allergies. The staff were very polite and they added some extra touches to make my sister’s evening special. Ken came over and introduced himself to us which was a lovely plus and was available to accommodate us for any thing else we may have needed. The atmosphere of course is lovely, inside and out! Very picturesque. And the food was delicious. The only issue was they ran out of the crepe, which is what I really wanted to try but the other desserts were really nice. The strawberry soufflé wasn’t too sweet and tasted like strawberries. I also thought the prices were fair for what we had. I definitely would go back and suggest the restaurant to others.

Wanted a crazy hot chocolate at the winter festival and they delivered! Do want to come back to try the bistro.

A solid 3 star experience in the Distillery District, but it tends to be overrun with tourists. A decent menu of French-inspired favourites and fresh seafood, such as oysters, omelettes and, of course, steak frites - a staple on any French menu. The ambiance is absolutely stunning (hello, ceiling!), but it's so expansive you can't really sit back and relax as the wait staff rush you out. Prices are a bit steep for small portion sizes.

Attended Cluny's cafe during the Christmas market to try their viral whipped marshmallow hot chocolate, we got their Rocher drink to share. It's very very rich and heavy and very sweet. It was enjoyable if you don't try to finish the whipped marshmallows. An iconic part of visiting the distillery during the Christmas market. Go early to avoid the entrance fee to the market and to avoid the lines.

We came here for the roche hot chocolate! This might be a Christmas market feature item? The first sip was my favourite, wouldn't recommend mixing the marshmallow fluff with the hot chocolate as it gets super sweet and thick. The interior was rustic and had some character. There were no seats inside, not sure if it was because of the Christmas market. The staff were quick, and I would recommend sharing the hot chocolate!

I ate here while waiting for my flight and for space to open up in the airport lounge. There was a long wait to place my order and another long wait before receiving my food. I had sliders with duck. The food was ok.

3.5 This review is strictly for their cafe portion as I haven't been to their restaurant yet. The cafe inside is really cute and it does feel lol you're being transported to a French bakery with the interior design. I tried their famous hot chocolate with marshmallow rim and enjoyed it! It's definitely meant for 2 people as it's quite rich. I also tried one of their crepes which I didn't really enjoy, but their chocolate chip cookie was delicious and enjoyed their lattes as well.

Cluny is one of the nicest spots in the Distillery District -- in fact, I'd rank it right alongside Madrina as the best in the area. The service is consistently excellent, and the atmosphere makes it a great choice for a leisurely meal. The food is reliably good -- not quite a mind-blowing knockout, but definitely satisfying and well executed. If you're looking for a refined yet approachable dining experience in the Distillery, Cluny is always a safe bet.

We came here with our children for lunch and sat on the patio. The patio is covered and generates a nice atmosphere even though foot traffic is always busy in this tourist area. The chairs outside are not that comfortable, but I guess they need to stand up to the environment. The interior is beautiful and French bistro inspired. The service here is top notch with friendly and knowledgeable professionals. Our server offered suggestions that allowed us to select the perfect mains. My wife loved her vegetarian main made out of chickpeas and my pork main was fantastic. The pork was cooked perfectly and that sides of apples and potatoes really complemented the pork. The kids loved their gnocchi and the overall portion size was fair. There are a few restaurants in the area but this is our favourite by far.

The tartar had a funny taste, didn't taste fresh. Other food was just ok. You do get a nice French Parisian cafe vibe that is lovely. I think I would appreciate it if I came during brunch next time.

Cluny at distillery district S'mores hot chocolate I'm being 100% serious I was stopped around 7-8 times while I held that thing It is super rich and flavorful hot chocolate definitely the thickest and creamiest I've had. Then marshmallow toasted has such a wonferful texture that makes it stickier which I love !! And that's mainly the sweet part. Highly recommend ! Good service + quick Busy holiday traffic when I went in the shop but still very relaxed space. Super cute inside. Follow me for more food adventures :) -Living with Luci

Given that many of the restaurants in the Distillery District have pretty bad reviews, we were hoping to find somewhere that had decent food for the crazy price we were going to pay. Clint actually wasn't bad although the meal was expensive. Our server was wonderful! The bread basket was good ( I mean it's just bread so can't go wrong). The steak was cooked well and was very flavorful; the fries were just bad unfortunately. Carrots could be skipped. French onion soup was good but not the best I've had. If you need to eat in the area, Cluny seems to be a decent option.

Came here during my visit to the Christmas Market because of these viral hot chocolates that my friend kept going on and on about! Honestly there is a great wow factor here, I didn't realize it was a hot chocolate with roasted marshmallow on top! There was a huge line but it moves fast - I really appreciated how fast they were making these things! I'll be honest though, please be wary before you buy this that you could totally share a portion if you wanted to. I was struggling to finish it once I was halfway through - the marshmallow is very thick, creamy, and sweet, and so is the hot chocolate itself. I think for a first try this is cool and very great for photos, but I don't think I would come back to stand in line for a $10 (!!) hot chocolate that I can't finish! I will be back another time to try their other menu items though!

Many places in the Distillery District suffer bad reviews so was looking for the least bad option. Pleasantly surprised at Cluny. I had the omelette of the day, chicken and arugu, and it was great. Cooked perfectly, excellent taste. Oysters were oysters, no issues but nothing special. Will be returning.

Nice mid week lunch at Cluny. It was sooo busy at the DD. Tough to find parking. Which made us a bit late. The hostess was most understanding though. We had a great server (Mike), pleasant, knowledgeable and didn't rush us. Had a couple glasses of wine and then shared - bread basket - oysters - asparagus frites Hubby had steak frites and I had the Mushroom Tartine. Hubby finished off with the chocolate dessert and I had a French press coffee. The food quality is always excellent here. The apps and mains were particularly good. The French press coffee was also great. Ambiance is nice here too. Great decor.

This place has a great happy hour for some select food and drink items and it goes from 5-7 daily. The only thing is that it has to be in the lounge area. Their patio is really nice and gives that European vibe. Highly recommend trying their fries here. I tried frog legs too for the first time and it was presented so well. Definitely a food adventure worth trying out!

This has been on my to eat list for so long. And we finally made it for dinner. We ordered everything that was their best sellers and we were not disappointed. We also made reservations just as the dinner rush was starting so that was good timing we got some personal attention from our waiter who was able to provide his recommendations. The star of the show was the dessert. We will have to come back for their famous brunch. Note to self make reservations early!!

Got their famous hot chocolate from the winter market and it was the best one yet! The marshmallow was torched but not that golden compared to the display but still tasty. Dark hot chocolate paired with sweet marshmallow was delicious combo!

I can say that the restaurant manager deeply cares about providing good service to the customers, but I can't say that about the other staff. We came here on a weekday for a light meal and wine for dinner and although there were many tables available, they gave us the oyster bar seats and even when we asked to be moved, they said other tables are full; even though all the empty tables stayed empty till the end of night. Our host had an attitude, during the whole time; puffing with our every order! On the way out, I asked to speak to the manager and he respectfully took time to hear me out and get to the bottom of the situation. He also offered some croissants and macaroons from their boulangerie to make us feel better. The menu is not extensive and is suitable for pairing wine with a light meal. Other than that, I liked the vibe and everyone seemed to have a good time.

We were looking for a new place where we can try a good brunch experience and some fresh juice . So, we decided to visit Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie located in Toronto Downtown, ON. Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie is a lovely place. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city in spite of being in the city . There's an ample paid parking space around the building but on the weekends it's gets difficult to find. The place has the huge indoor seating arrangements as well as outside (depending upon the weather conditions) and the seating arrangement is super comfortable and spacious. The staff is really nice, friendly and kept following . The brunch menu is great and there are many great options to choose from and they also offer quite a lot of small bites options to choose from.Pricing is slightly upper keeping the ambiance and DT effect, good value for money and the place is more suitable for a group of people.

We once again found ourselves in the Distillery District and came across Cluny Bistro plus it was happy hour so we had to check it out. Now we only came for happy hour drinks and a snack but to say the least we were very impressed. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff were extremely friendly. I ordered the Old Fashioned Fume which is a smoked old fashioned for $11. All their happy hour drinks and food were half off and you really can't beat that. We also had the Escargot on Toast since someone in our party had never had Escargot before. Both my Old Fashioned and the Escargot were great. I'd you have never had Escargot at happy hour here at Clunty Bistro is the place to do it. They do happy hour daily from 5pm to 7pm but the menu also changes so you don't know what you are going to get. For sure and place you have to check out for drinks and small bites.

I went to Cluny for a work dinner and should caveat up front that we had our own menu that differs from the restaurant's typical menu. I started with a ceviche as my appetizer, before moving on to a seared black cod as the main entree, and finishing with a mango coconut cake for dessert. Everything I ate was unique, aesthetically presented, and tasty. I wish the portions were a bit bigger, but have no complaints about the rich quality of the food. The restaurant itself is beautiful. It was very elegantly set up and consisted of French decor and artistic tiles.

One day we were wandering around the Distillery District and we happen to look at the menu at the Cluny Bistro and noticed that they had a pretty good happy hour so we had to stop in! My family and I all ordered drinks and then because my brother had never tried escargot before we had to get an order. The escargot was delicious and the drinks were also wonderful and very well presented. All of the servers that we talked to were super nice and they weren't super busy so they took a ton of time to chat with us. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. It kind of looks like we stepped into Italy or something with the decor. I'm so glad we found this spot and decided to check it out.

A fantastic find for our short time in Toronto. We first sat outside and enjoyed a couple of cocktails on a cooler day in the shade under the trellis that is beautifully done. New to poutines we had to try one of the local favorites and it didn't disappoint. Perfectly round potatoes in chicken gravy and cheese? Are you kidding me? We also had the French onion soup that was absolutely delicious and the steak frites were so tender and flavorful. Our waiter was great and shared his love for travel and desire to visit Texas and the states again sometime soon. Beautiful decor throughout the restaurant from the front entry to the tastefully decorated restrooms. Don't miss this spot whilst visiting The Distillery.

I visited here for having the VIRAL hot chocolate. I ordered at a cafe area that runs with restaurant. It doesn't have tables inside but it was okay. Hot chocolate was 10 dollars which is quite expensive, but I thought it worth for holiday season. The barista put marshmallow around the cup and baked it lightly with a torch. It was soft and so yummy with thick hot chocolate. If you visit Distillery district, just try it!

Still one of my favourite places to dine. Service was excellent! The food was absolutely delicious and nailed every one of our cravings and pallets.

I don't generally like to dine in the Distillery District as I find places are touristy and overpriced. You are basically paying for the location and ambiance. If I must eat in the Distillery, this is one of the better and more reliable options. Pros: - Spacious, nice ambiance, fancy-ish - so it's good for special occasions - If you don't have time for a sit down meal, the boulangerie is cute and has some seating for snacks and coffee and the bar area at the front is also nice - 15% off if you are a Soulpepper Theatre patron (applies to everything except alcohol) - just show your theatre ticket to your server - Very good happy hour daily from 5-7pm - cocktails $7.50-8.50 and deeply discounted wines by the glass. - I recommend the black cod and the ceviche. Both were very flavourful, fresh and beautifully presented. The black cod comes on a bed of puy lentils with an amazing green curry sauce - not traditional French but the cooking technique (papillote) is. - They have coat check. With Canadian winters and giant parkas, it is so nice not having your coat falling off the back of your chair constantly. - They are used to having theatre goers so food comes out relatively quickly. We told them we had theatre tickets and they ensured we were done and bill was paid with time to spare. Cons: - My DC's pork chop was a bit overcooked. - Service can be a bit harried as it get very busy. - They charge $8 for bread.

Went for a work social and had a great time! The menu has a variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts that are appealing to all palettes. Food was served within 20-30min of ordering. Our server made an effort to check in on us for wine and drinks often, and cleared away plates as we finished our apps. I only wish the servers would have refilled our water more frequently, even though we all ordered alcoholic drinks too. The mood is quiet and romantic but our group of 7 still had good laughs well into the night and felt welcomed. The main room is spacious and furniture is comfortable. My top two favourites were the beef tartare and miel amour.

While in the distillery district, we decided to give this place a try for lunch. It appeared to be the only restaurant open, so that's why we went there as it was raining outside. We waited a moment to be served, and we were greeted by our friendly food server. The restaurant itself was very beautiful. my son and my husband had a cheeseburger, my husband said that the cheeseburger had no taste. I had the chicken salad and I thought the chicken was pretty good but the salad was dry. We also shared oysters, which were not very good either. We really did enjoy our Cabernet wine. It was probably the bestthing on the menu. We Probably wouldn't go back if we were in Toronto to be honest.

It was date night for us and we decided to head over to Distillery. Got there and there was the summer live band playing. And then we arrived at the restaurant for our reservation. Friendly maître d took us to our seat, nice quiet corner, good for dates and conversation. So we sat down and browsed thru the menu. We decided to get some bread, and the kale salad to start. And then for main, the monkfish and the pork chop. Food was great, my pork chop was just a bit oily. But not too salty. Our server was attentive and I do find the restaurant to be family and kid friendly.

The medium rare steak was cooked just like I enjoy my steak. The char flavour was good and I enjoyed it even without the steak sauce that comes with -- ie the meat wasn't dry! The sauce that comes with the sauce is slightly salty but is still very tasty and makes the fries better. My favorite part of the meal was the seared tuna. I wasn't expecting the tuna to be so good. I would come back for the tuna, it's one of the best I've ever had. Not only does it melt in your mouth, but the olives and potatoes were just as impressive. The service was good, friendly waiters. I like the ambiance, classy but also comfortable and warm at the same time. Good for dates, friends, or family. The seats at the centre of the restaurant for twos seemed slightly tight. I was comfortable as the restaurant wasn't busy but I can't imagine a full house in those seats. I enjoyed seeing their large open kitchen and bakery at the front. I was very intrigued by the large bread station near where I was sitting -- it looked and smelled delicious but I didn't get a chance to try it as I didn't want to pay $8 for a few bites of bread compared to usual restaurants where bread is on the house.

Every time I came here is pretty satisfied their food. The servers are very friendly and welcoming. Just some of them maybe new to the job that not really know what to do. Very important they use fresh ingredients with Exquisite cooking skills! The interior is nice but seems a bit hot inside, more fresh air or lower temperatures will be much more comfortable. One of the restaurant I will not reject Recommended!

The marshmallow hot chocolate was really good but I wouldn't get it again just because the price was quite expensive for one cup of hot chocolate $10 each. The service was good as they kept the lines super organized. I just didn't like how they premade the drinks so when you get it the whipped cream is already melting into the drink

My boyfriend and I picked this place for dinner while exploring the Distillery District. We wanted to try something new and so it was our random pick for the night. We were greeted warmly by the staff and were seated promptly. The inside was beautiful- the ceiling was a work of art with its geometric shapes, the chairs had intricate patterns that reminded me of luxe wallpapers. The vibe was quiet and the lights were dimmed low, so it had a romantic vibe. Then we were warmly greeted by our waiter. Since this was our first time at the restaurant, we asked for his recommendation. He recommeded a few dishes and some wines. I ordered Butter Roasted Monk Fish and my boyfriend ordered Black Cod en Papillote. We also ordered a white wine (two glasses) and Miel d'amour for dessert. Butter Roasted Monk Fish was delicious, I enjoyed the creamy texture of the jus, the melt-in-your mouth texture of the fish, and the light crunchiness of the kale. Black Cod en Papillote was my boyfriend's pick- he said that the fish was moist and yummy. However, he didn't like the rest as he couldn't taste much flavour. Also, he found the portion size in comparison to the price to be a mismatch. Therefore, he still felt hungry after the main. The white wine was good with our meal- we're not much of wine drinkers, so we had some sips and couldn't finish the rest. Miel d'amour was delicious and beautiful- it was lightly sweet and soft. The honey cotton candy and bee pollen were so fun to eat! We appreciated the staff's warm welcome, the attention to detail in the presentation of the food, and the attentive service. This would be great place to go to for a date, a special night out, or a celebration. Note: The price of food is on the expensive side. The portion size is smaller than what you would get at an average restaurant (e.g. Pickel Barrel, The Keg). Appetizer starts at $20; main dish starts at $33, and dessert starts at $17. Be mindful about this before you decide to go here, as it's a fine dining restaurant.

Amazing French onion soup. Sat in bar area and enjoyed more laid back climate and people watching.

Cluny Bistro stands out for its remarkable offering: the almond rum chocolate croissant. This delectable pastry combines the perfect blend of almond, rum, and chocolate flavors, creating an unforgettable culinary experience that sets Cluny apart from the rest.

I came here with a very large group for a work event. The ambience was divine. It was a private dinner with a custom food menu. I had the beef and it was great. The service was professional.

Cluny is a very aesthetically pleasing restaurant with solid food. The pictures and videos you take here will be very nice; the interior is well-decorated, the music is good, and the plating is pretty. Everything tasted good and was presented very nicely, but it wasn't anything that I would return to experience again, unless someone else wanted to go. The service was good, and our glasses of water were rarely ever empty, which was very nice. If you're in the Distillery District and you're looking to have some French food, it's definitely worth visiting once if you've never been.

This was such a disappointment that I almost couldn't be bothered to write a review, for fear of reliving the terrible experience. Food was worse than mediocre: the appetizers were tiny and uninspired, my gnocchi main was one of the blandest I've had (although I did hear good things about the chicken from others at my table), and the dessert was downright repulsive. The menu had a very pretty description of the "summer fruit sabayon" but the most refined part of the actual dish was the sugar. Service was remarkably slow and food arrived at least an hour late. At some point we started getting up and pouring ourselves water. I didn't see the bill but I'm sure that the gratuity was through the roof too. The decor was quite nice, if that's the only thing that matters to you. But if you're thinking of coming here while the Christmas market is on: don't. There are way too many people and parking is hell. One of the guests circled for an hour looking for parking, failed, turned around and left.

The Cluny Bistro location in the Distillery District is huge. There is a definite French vibe to the place.We went for dinner before a show at the nearby Young Centre. The place was not very busy probably because it was midweek and a little early. We had their asparagus appetizer, chicken and pork entrees. The food overall was delicious and well prepared. Our waiter was cheerful and very attentive. I have a seafood allergy and there is a lot of seafood on the menu. The waiter was very helpful at confirming my level of sensitivity and making sure it was passed on to the kitchen.

Cluny is a beautiful French restaurant. It was expensive, especially for lunch but the food was very good. We started with bread since it is a Boulangerie and it came with some focaccia, sourdough and wheat. It was good but would have been better if it was warm and complementary :) The salad was my favorite, it had a lot of interesting flavors and textures with the squash, puffed rice and pomegranate seeds. The boar pappardelle was very good, it came with a lot of meat. I also like the French onion soup but it was way overpriced. The server was attentive and kept our waters filled at all times.

This restaurant has great ambiance and very chic looking French Boulangerie appeal, the food, however, is hit and miss as is the service and management is oblivious and does not take concerns or complaints seriously even when well founded. I had family visiting from out of town, there were eight of us,two of the meals were significantly undercooked. By the time they reappeared 20 minutes later, we had all finished our food. I reached out to management and got a very glib response in return. I had previously attended this restaurant on numerous occasions, but the lacking food quality and overseeing of same along with terrible service and poor management does not sit well with me

This place has the best French onion soup. I love a good slow caramelized soup with a gooey cheesy layer covered by a nice thick cheese crust. I felt the waiter was a bit snobby which seemed a bit interesting but it didn't bother me too much because my kale salad and French onion soup was delicious. This place is perfect if you're looking to impress someone if you know what I mean :)

This is a tough place to review because it is both gorgeous and upscale, while at times feels underwhelming. I really wish the food matched the ambiance and the service, because that really is top notch. There's something that makes me wonder if we simply ordered the wrong items, then again, shouldn't every item be amazing for the price you pay? So many thoughts... I ordered the steak frites. I was so disappointed by the cut, which was full of sinew, and the cooking, which was cool and red throughout. My order was for medium-rare. My companion had the mushroom tartine, which was more like a giant bowl of field mushrooms. Half-way through eating it he turned to me and said, I think I hate mushrooms now. Unfortunately, there were so few vegetarian options he had no choice but to order more mushroom based dishes. The choice of red wines by the glass was also underwhelming and extremely expensive. For some reason I think the raw bar and white wine is the way to go here, maybe next time.

We came in after being tourists in the city all day so we were not really dressed nice for this spot, but they still took us in as walk-ins at the bar area. Our server was super pleasant and we enjoyed our table and atmosphere. Pros: -Smoked old fashion: Had 3 they were so tasty! -Oysters: Very very fresh and tasty -Steak and Frites: Okay the fries stole the show with the dipping sauces. Not even a fry person but these were crack! Not a pro or con, but the Halibut fish was just okay. It was really dry and would have been without any flavor at all if it was not for the sauce. The sauce you pour over it really makes the dish. I was not a fan of the beans underneath it. Personally, it did not pair well for me. For the Chef reading this, go visit Austin, TX and try the halibut at Hestia. This one is life-changing and I dream about it to this day!

Had an afternoon snack here with an Onion soup and Escargot over a beef terrine, both extremely delicious. Very nice atmosphere in the Toronto Distillery District and the restaurant has a nice French atmosphere as well

This used to be my favourite place but now it's just gotten too pricey. We only ordered Beef Tartare and fries + a cocktail because our favourite dishes that used to be on their menu have been recently removed. The beef tartare was okay, it had a weird after taste to me and there are better ones in Toronto to have it (Cote De Boeuf). The fries was $10 and they gave you so much, the sauce was a nice pairing as well. I used to love this place because they gave you complimentary bread that was delicious... now you have to order it for $7 along with their already pricey menu and only 2 pieces of each bread was given. We paid $80 all in all and for what we got, wasn't worth the visit. Hopefully will come back soon if we see our favourite menu items back on the menu - otherwise this experience was very MEH. Could've spent our $80 else where and gotten a full meal.

Stopped in to Cluny on a recent trip to Toronto & it was the perfect spot for brunch on a warm & sunny Saturday afternoon... We decided to sit indoors since the breeze was picking up. We say down & ordered some cocktails. I did the LE DERNIER MOT (charred pineapple infused citadelle gin, amaro lucano, green chartreuse, mezcal mist, lime), my boyfriend went with a Spicy Cesar & his S-I-L had the OLD FASHIONED FUMÉ (woodford reserve bourbon, maple syrup, angostura). While we looked through the menu, my boyfriend decided to start with the CLUNY CAESAR (crisp pancetta, parmesan tuile, white anchovy and a soft poached egg) & his brother went with THE CLUNY FRENCH ONION SOUP (glazed onions, rich beef broth, thyme). For mains, my boyfriend's sister-in-law chose the SMOKED SALMON TOWER (multigrain bread, smoked salmon, whipped cream cheese topped with salmon roe, chives, cornichon, capers) not realizing it was meant to be shared. Like literally, it could have fed 4. I did the SAUTÉED MUSHROOM TARTINE (roasted sunchokes, compressed apple, sherry caramel and hazelnuts) & it was just as divine as the first time I had it a few years ago. Delicious! My guy & his brother both went with THE FRENCHY BURGER (9oz. beef burger, pain au lait bun, crispy fried red onion, thick cut double smoked bacon, grainy mustard aioli, cornichon, pickled red pearl onion, boston bibb, gruyère, fried duck egg and frites). We had such a lovely time but removing one star because although the ambiance & food were great, Wendy was so embarrassed by the size of the SALMON TOWER! She felt compelled to finish it, even going as far as making mini sandwiches to feed the rest of the table to not leave so much food behind. I really think it's the responsibility of the waiter to mention important details like extreme sizes in dishes & not leave the diners to discover on their own. At least we could laugh about it later!

This has been on my radar for a while, but I was never in the area looking a fancy meal or felt like trekking so far for a meal. Luckily the starts aligned this week and we were able to get on the wait list in time for dinner. We started with the French onion soup on the recommendation of our server. It was sooooo good. Deep umami sweet onions with gooey cheese and delicious bread crust. I loved that it was served in cast iron bowls and overflow dish, so it stayed hot from the first spoonful to the last sip. I had the boar pappardelle while my partner had the bouillabaisse. I loved my main, as the boar was four tender and bursting with flavor. Apparently the bouillabaisse was awesome also. I noticed a couple reviews regarding snobby waiters. Mine was friendly and helpful, so no issues there. Expect tourist area prices for each dish, but they are delicious!

That was my birthday and we came to the area after our work. We took pictures around and came to the restaurant. My husband made a reservation, but we still late for it. They have enough seats, so we picked outdoor table. The outdoor patio was décor with fairy lights. They made it pretty. We ordered a glass of wine, and enjoyed a few mins romantic moment before the food come. We had the starter first. Bayou Bites was so good. They were definitely bite size and juicy. Then our mains, Bouillabaisse and Flat iron steak. Bouillabaisse was having seafood which all I love in it, and it was creamy pastry. My husband had the flat iron 8oz, it was also really juicy and tender. I love that too. The whole night was great and we like this place. We enjoyed every moment about the dinner. We will like to come back later.