Lucie

We celebrated our anniversary here and it was just an amazing experience. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We ordered the tasting menu and everything was delicious. The bison was so smooth and melted in my mouth! The calamari was also delicious. The wine pairings were also well thought out. We definitely look forward to dining here again!

Lucie is not just dining, it's a full on experience. From the moment we sat down, we were greeted promptly with water and optional champagne cart. We loved the amuse bouche that came before our meals and the presentation of each of the dishes were superb. I had the perfectly cooked Wellington with the amazing butter pastery and rich gravy! Every bite was perfection. We were impressed with the meal, the service and the overall ambience of Lucie! Wonderful place to celebrate a milestone. 👌

Had a fantastic time at Lucie earlier this month! The food was excellent, lovely presentation and the service was hands down the best I’ve ever had in Toronto. You can tell the head chef was a pastry chef before, the desserts were easily the best I’ve had at a fine dining restaurant.

I had an exceptional dinner at Lucie. I’ve been to many Michelin star restaurants worldwide and Lucie goes head to head with some of the nicer 1-Michelin’s I’ve been to. We did the six course tasting menu with an upgraded wine pairing. The canapes were our least favorite part, but that was an anomaly, with the actual courses consistently pushing the bounds of creativity and taste. Standout dishes include the bison (with chocolate and coffee!), the whipped egg, and the vanilla squid. The sommelier in particular, Taylor, did an exceptional job with the wine pairings. He was very personable and a pleasure to talk to. His passion for wine was evident with every pour. Lucie’s wine menu was also phenomenal - highlights on the menu include the extensive vintages of Chateau d’Yquem. I’ll absolutely be coming back to Lucie.

The food was incredible. The flavors were delicately balanced with just the right levels of whimsy and novelty, and the presentation was immaculate. The staff were solicitous and lacked the pretentiousness that sometimes turns me off during a fine dining experience. I'll make a point of returning the next time I'm in Toronto.

Sébastien was so friendly and professional and we had an amazing experience for our Valentine night. The food was unique and interesting. The atmosphere was positive and welcoming

Overall the experience, service and ambiance were great. Enjoyed the canapes and amuse buche; liked the plating. The appetizers were good but not michelin level. The tart in the foe gras appetizer had an over powering sweetness that completely covered the foe gras flavour. The quail egg was just a confusing dish; i can only comment that it is unique and interesting. Langoustine was the best appetizer, perfectly cooked. For mains, the beef wellington is probably the best in the GTA and the duck paired well with the sauce and the carrot puree. Dessert was the highlight of the meal; we tried all 3 desserts on the table d'hote menu and everything was perfect. My favorite was le chocolate noir; intense bitter dark chocolate flavours with nice textual elements. The petite fours were a great end to the meal. I can see why Lucie is a michelin recommended restaurant, but didn't receive a star. Some dishes were perfectly executed while some were a bit lacking. We enjoyed the desserts more than the other courses and that's not a good sign. With drinks, add on, tips and the hst break, bill was around $220 per person.

An outstanding experience from start to finish. A formal and warm welcome to one of the most beautiful spaces in the country. We opted for the tasting menu with the caviar add-on. My partner and I aren't the most sophisticated or experienced when it comes to this level of dining, and frankly were a bit intimidated at first. However the staff was eager to walk us through each step with fun and insightful explanations. You could tell they shared our excitement. Truely a magical night, and the most delicious meal we've ever shared. We're so greatful for wonderful service and spectacular presentation. We hope to return soon.

I had the pleasure of visiting Lucie with a friend for a collaborative dinner tasting featuring a guest chef from Antler. Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted exceptional--not a single one disappointed us. The ambiance was elegant and inviting, perfect for a special occasion or a memorable evening out. Lucie is definitely a high-end dining experience, so be prepared to spend over $100 per person. Our tasting menu for the evening was $350 each, but it was absolutely worth every penny. Great service as well, every dish was given an explanation of what it was and how the chef intended it to taste. Definitely a restaurant I'd recommend for a night of fine dining!

Lucie is best visited when someone else is paying. It can get quite expensive. Some justified, the food, and some not so much, the wine and water prices. There is no denying that the artistry of the dishes is impressive and a culinary adventure. Table for four on a Saturday night. We all had the 3 course set menu. There is no a la carte options. It's either a 3 course or 6 course meal. We had the 3 for $140 each. While it's 3 courses the chef includes some additional surprises along the way that were the highlight of the meal. They also do a great job of explaining the ingredients in each dish to enhance the experience. To start, after a first chef surprise, I had the Foie Gras which was melt in your mouth good. The other three had the Venison Ravioli (Raviolo would be more accurate - only one served). They all seemed impressed. As a main we each had the Le Canard - Duck "A l'orange". This was good. Duck is always a favorite of mine. For dessert I had the Choux Pastry, Hazelnut Praline. While it didn't wow me I did enjoy it. The Chocolat dessert was likely the way to go. The dishes are all small but they did offer bread to help fill us up. We did have a mishap on the wine. First, while the menu is impressive with wines ranging to $10K a bottle I found that the options for Reds around $150 were limiting. We did choose one but it was off or as their Sommelier called it "rude". Oddly he gave the impression that they were aware of issues with this wine but still were serving it. He did graciously bring out two other bottles that were not on the menu at the same price range to choose from. The second bottle was fine but since it was brought directly from the cellar it was served too cold. Had to wait quite some time until it was drinkable. Perhaps the wine pairing at $95 each was a better way to go. Another small item that bothered me was San Pellegrino at $9 a bottle. It's a bit rich and unnecessary. I'm well aware of what that water really costs. At least get a more exotic French water if you'd like to charge that much. Service was impeccable. Ambiance wise it really feels more like it's meant for an executive business lunch - and ideally one where someone else is paying.

This review is for the lunch prix fixe. I have been meaning to try this spot after the very positive feedback from the food forum community. Good stuff as I was so impressed that I will come back dinner soon. The ambiance is very nice though I don't recall what occupied this spot before. It's even connected to the path if you are inclined not to leave it certain parts of the year. I have egg, scallops and lemon dessert set. All of the items including the freebie of bread were very good. One can do quite bad in this area for similar priced lunch. Place holder for now for a return dinner. Highly recommended

We went here for a birthday dinner and the ambiance is laidback and upscale. The service here is impeccable, they really pay attention to detail and go above and beyond. A lot of the staff speak French and are very knowledgeable on the food and wine. We did a 6 course tasting menu that included some free little tasters from the chef. The presentation is spectacular and all dishes used elevated ingredients. For a special occasion, I highly recommend going to Lucie!

LOVED not only the food but the whole exceptional, fine French dining experience. My partner booked this restaurant for my birthday. We were discussing on whether we should go for Table d'Hôte (multi-course meals with only a few choices, $130) or Tasting Menu ($220 with more choices) for a few days (!) and we decided on Table d'Hote as we were interested in their cocktails (they were exceptional as well!) and wines besides the food. Also, we joked that, if we were younger - we would go for the Tasting Menu plus whatever the drinks we want - we know our stomach is not as big as a decade ago lol. We were right - SUPER satisfied with everything - food, drinks and services - the whole experience! After we ordered, enjoying the cocktails (Lucie Royale & Emotion Noire - both excellent, esp liked Emotion Noire), we were greeted by the chef. The following appetizers (not in the menu) were brought to the table before the actual course started. - Canapés (Rabbit confit) - Amuse-bouche (Buckwheat based soup with smoky bacon and roasted almond with egg croutons - OMG) - Les Entrées (Jelly with crab meat, formed cheese on top with caviar) - A wheel of Parmigiano snack Then the Table d'Hôte course started - Our choices are the following. # Les Entrées - Le Foie Gras : It came in the form of Terrine with a distinct flavor of truffle. Came with a brioche. - Le Boeuf : Tasty and enjoyable. The taste of fresh beef is enhanced by a hint of smoked seafood flavor. LOVED it. # Les Plats - Le Homard (Whole Nova Scotia lobster, confit potato, Comté cheese Armagnac and arabica sauce). I enjoyed the sauce that is condensed with lobster, brandy and a hint of coffee taste. - L'Agneau (Provencal Roasted Ontario lamb rack, green olive cream, Chickpea, reduction jus). Super tender, came in with different parts of lamb. # Les Desserts - Le Citron - Le Café Moka All the food had innovative and perfect combination of taste, flavor and textures, which not only hits the 5 senses of tastes, but stimulates visual sensation as well - all the presentations were meticulously artistic. At the end, we were served with a complimentary dessert for me, a birthday gal (lol) - marshmallows and chocolate - upscale version of smore - and a lovely birthday card! The gentleman who attended our table was entertaining and friendly. The sommelier was knowledgeable and her suggestion was to the point. Food was served well timed. One of the best dining experiences that I ever had. Thank you!

I was visiting Toronto for a work trip. After looking at local restaurants and not being particularly impressed with the selections, I opted for southern French cuisine, one of my favorites. They had a low key 4 course tasting menu at the bar that caught my eye. It came with a bunch of extra's from the chef. Throughout the meal, I kept googling to see if they had a Michelin star. I've dined at so many and this one had all the components. Great service, cool ambience, and creatively delicious food. One way I've always found food to be Michelin level is that each bite brings forth flavors that change throughout the duration of the bite. This one definitely had it. Pricing was great for this level of food. I would definitely experience this before they get that Michelin star, because it'll be at least double.

amazing ambiance and hospitality service, you truly feel so welcomed and taken care of the entire night ! we ordered the table d'hote and enjoyed every dish that came our way! the lobster and duck were among the best we've ever had and was explained in detail before every serving.

I have not had such a lovely gastronomic experience in toronto for a while! Just amazing. I can't recommend enough. Service was top, and the food literally left me speechless (hazelnut dessert). What perfection. Highly, highly recommend - you will NOT be disappointed.

Went here with friends. Service was top notch from the hostess to sommelier and wait staff. The food is intricate and very pretty. The dishes were good taste wise and good deal for 3 course meal at $130 with some dishes needing additional cost. Ordered the beef tartare which was ok as well as duck. The pecan dessert was the best out of all 3.

We came here to celebrate Valentine's Day and I hadn't had French cuisine for quite a while, so I was pleasantly surprised by the experience that I had here. We had a special tasting menu for Valentine's and I thought it was slightly underwhelming. One of the courses contained a vegetable broth and it was a bit too salty for my taste. The 2 most memorable courses by far were the quail and rabbit, which complimented each other well. What redeemed some of the more underwhelming courses was the beautiful presentation of them. As a foodie, I had a great time just taking pictures of each course as they came! The service was impeccable and the staff were attentive and friendly throughout the whole experience. It was clear that they were all very knowledgeable and paid attention to every little detail. Overall, the experience was quite pleasant and I'll be back to try the regular tasting menu!

Each part of the lunch was excellent. Caesar salad, ratatouille, mashed potatoes, salmon, baguette - all truly excellent. Service was simultaneous, outstanding and friendly. The only reason this is 4 but not 5 stars is because I wasn't told my salmon dish was cold. It was still excellent but I wasn't expecting a good dish. This is an experience to be savored!

The food, service, attention to detail, and overall atmosphere was incredible. Having each of the courses presented and described to us was as interesting as the food was delicious!

Food was delicious. A very fine dining experience! The staff is attentive and friendly. Plan on a romantic evening!

Ah, la grande cuisine française!!! Merci Yannick Bigourdan for returning French gastronomy to toronto. The menu features both eye pleasing and mouth watering presentations with impeccable service in the great tradition of la grande gastronomie. The only reason for 4 vs 5 stars is a somewhat cold and concrete room which does not do Justice to the warmth of the food and a smaller wine list that will hopefully expand as Lucie takes its rightful place among Toronto's top tables. Bravo! P

Went for my husbands birthday! The food and wait staff were amazing. Toronto needed more French cuisine, and I am glad we finally got it! Will be back!

I have been to multiple French restaurants and honestly this one wasn't the best. Food tasted average and our palate was left craving for more depth in flavours. The service however was top notch!

AMAZING food and service!! If you're a foodie and enjoy great food, you must go!!!! Everything was amazing!!!! Can't wait to go back!

A culinary gem! This modern French restaurant flawlessly marries old-world charm and contemporary flair. With each dish flavors come alive in exquisite harmony. The ambiance is chic, service attentive, and presentation an art form. For a taste of innovative French cuisine, this spot is an absolute winner.