Lucie

I came here on a Monday evening with a friend. It was easy to chat and we didn't feel rushed. The service was warm and friendly. That would probably be my favourite part. The food was beautifully presented and with so much precision. The dessert was delicious. The mini macarons in a chest of drawers was fun to open. If you like French food and want to enjoy upscale dining this would be a place for you. I don't think I need to come back again.

We went for the Quetzal collab 12. Literally the worst fine dining experience I have had. Each course took about 45 minutes to come out, so we were there for more than three hours. The stuffed mushroom was slightly warmed by the sauce, but was room temperature otherwise. We asked the server if that was meant to be and he said yea even though it obviously wasn't. All the glasses for the wine pairing were set out at the beginning. After each course, the glasses were not cleared. We still had 10 glasses on the table at the end of the night, all used. The service was abysmal for a fine dining experience. I'm expecting not to be talked down to, to have my water refilled and empty plates and glasses removed. If I'm waiting 45 minutes between courses I expect some kind of reassurance, not to see the wait staff chatting with each other while food is in the pass. Food was just ok. Certainly not worth the price. There was nothing unique or innovative and everything was SO salty. Everything was lukewarm and we missed the last train home cus it took so long. Go literally anywhere else.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable culinary experience, Lucie Restaurant is where you need to be! The highlight of my evening was definitely the Pithivier experience. The attention to detail at Lucie Restaurant shines through not only in the food but also in the service. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate about their offerings, which made the whole experience feel special. If you’re even remotely a fan of fine dining, do not miss the Pithivier experience when you visit. It’s worth every bite, and it's an experience that elevates the entire meal. Lucie also offers five courses and seven courses tasting menu.

Had an unforgettable 7 course tasting at Lucie. Food was divine and the wine pairings complemented each part of the tasting. Can't really find any faults.

My wife and I went there to celebrate her birthday. This place is not a restaurant- it’s an experience to remember. The service, the perfection in the ingredients and the precision in delivery is not something to take for granted. The only issue we had was that no one mentioned the refilling of sparking water (that was basically automatic by the waiters) was actually paying extra as they would open up new bottles with no warning, a shame. Be aware.

Took my parents and family to Lucie for the 4-course Le Pithivier menu with pairings. It was a wonderful meal with excellent service from all the staff (Terry, Jay, and Remi). It was especially nice of chef Arnaud to welcome us as well. While four courses may not sound like a lot, there were also amuse bouche appetizers at the beginning and additional mini desserts at the end of the meal! Non-alcoholic mocktail pairings were also prepared by the bartender for my daughters. The main course with Le Pithivier was a very generous portion of tenderloin and foie gras. It was a beautiful presentation with an umami filled port wine reduction sauce. Will definitely return to try the other dishes on offer. Thank you.

We had dinner at Lucie and tried their pre-theatre menu. Amazing service and food and Chef Arnaud came to say hello at the beginning which was a great touch. Michelin recommend and they did not disappoint!!

We tried the 7-course tasting menu at Lucie. Overall, the food was good, but unfortunately it didn’t include the Wellington steak we were hoping for. The biggest downside was the pace of service. We arrived at 7:45 pm and didn’t finish until close to midnight. Each cocktail pairing came out well before the next dish, so by the time the food arrived (often 20 minutes later), the ice had melted. What made the experience more bearable was our server, Eric. He was incredibly patient, attentive, and detailed in his explanations — his professionalism helped offset a lot of the frustration from the long wait. As for the dishes: Appetizers (tuna tartare & scallop) were underwhelming — the seafood didn’t pair well with the sauces. Foie gras was excellent — juicy and flavorful, though the soup with shrimp had a slightly strong fishy note. Bison main course was outstanding — tender, no gaminess, and well-balanced in flavor. Desserts were surprisingly delightful — not overly sweet, with a clever balance of chocolate, fruit, and bitterness. The banana dessert was light and satisfying, while the caviar pairing with dessert was unexpected and surprisingly delicious. Overall, a mixed experience: good food highlights, but very slow pacing. Thanks to Eric’s outstanding service, I’d still give it 4 stars.

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.