Dreyfus in Toronto

This was as far from a French restaurant as their physical location is from actual France. The decor is more Paris, ON than Paris, FR.. food and especially the spaghetti is much too spicy and they don t serve any hot drinks ?!?! And what s so uncool about playing French music.. at a French restaurant. I doubt the chef has ever been to France, or studied under a French influence. If you want an authentic French restaurant I recommend Le Montmarte in North York. The only redeeming quality is their choice of table placement makes it feel like a big family dinner where people only talk to their neighbours at the table.

Peter is the greatest server I have ever had in my life. So charming, so knowledgeable, loves Greece and Buffalo. Crazy inspired.Groomed AF, and great dessert recommendations. We all loved him so much.

In a sea of carbon-copy fusion spots, Dreyfus offers a refreshingly distinct atmosphere. The food was amazing (tartare was a highlight, Id probably serve a 10-year sentence in exchange for the lamb ragu, and Id betray my closest friends for another bite of the cheesecake). The menu is entirely in French, which left my girlfriend and me in an initial panic, wondering how we could slip out our phones and Google translate each dish under the table, but in a ~chic~ sort of way. Thankfully, the staff is really lovely and walks you through the menu, dish by dish, as well as the cocktails. Both change regularly, between the food and drink menus, which is fun. The space itself is quite warm. The tables sit close enough together to feel intimate, while the surrounding chatter lets your conversation feel private (as Jordan Baker notes in Gatsby: I like large parties. Theyre so intimate. At small parties there isnt any privacy.). Thats how Dreyfus feels; lively yet tête-à-tête, as the waitstaff might say. The service itself was lovely: attentive but not overbearing. To those noting they felt rushed, maybe you were just a bit of a bore. Or you didnt get dressed to go out. Or maybe you were rushed. Hey, I dont know your story. Either way, for fantastic French cuisine, great service, and a distinct atmosphere, look no further.

11/10 experience.

Very cute place, the food was good but not amazing

Food was delicious but cocktails were weak and unfortunately we had to remind the server about the $85 bottle of wine we had ordered. The appetizers were all potato based, except for the one that was sold out and no alternative added, they also came out within minutes of ordering making the start of our meal feel very rushed. While it s not a terrible experience I don t think the prices are good value for what we received. The server did try to make up for their forgetfulness with a bit of digestif at the end but it s personally not my thing. Atmosphere was lower due to how close the seats are, we were beside the larger table so had people squeezing past us multiple times to get in and out which was a bit uncomfortable, also could barely see inside since we were right beside the door but that happens

Amazing intimate resturant, unique dishes and changing menu, great food everytime. Top 5 meals of the year.

Really tasty food and cool vibe. Would highly reccomend the lamb chops!

Hands down the best restaurant in Toronto. We did the unofficial tasting menu and asked our server to pair wine, and it was spectacularly done. Every dish was better than the last, but the standouts were the tuna and the pork. A must visit!

Utterly beautiful place with great food and outstanding service.

Awesome!

The food quality and service are always top notch here.

10/10

Excellent experience all around. Classic french service that anticipates your needs, but friendly, and amazing food. Can t wait to go back. Unexpected delight in Toronto.

Daniel has been amazing! He is an amazing staff member and makes sure that his people are treated well

Incredible service.

Innovative, modern French food, in a cool unfussy room. The staff is attentive yet unobtrusive. The bar is the best seat in the house if you like watching how the food is prepared.

Loved, loved, loved Dreyfus. Delicious and innovative food and excellent service, without any of the pretension afflicting so many other Toronto restaurants

This is the best restaurant in the city. Yes, the menu can require a bit of explaining (who cares?). Yes, the tables are a little tight (this is Toronto). The Food, Wine, Service, and Ambience are exceptional. Imo, ask your server to build your menu, tell them what you don t like and leave it to them. Likewise with the wine. Order 1 dessert per person. Do the same thing the next time you go, cause the menu is always changing.

They change their menu all the time and everything is so good, refined, and comforting. My favorite meal in Toronto and something I was looking forward to when visiting! Definitely recommend.

Sensational food, amazing staff, what more could you ask for? Would recommend 1000%.

We , 6 people celebrated my birthday , and the staff couldn t have been more helpful, knowledgeable and professional, food was creative, innovative and excellent, every single dish, dessert was delicious, good , interesting wines, one of the best restaurants in Toronto

Unreal spot. Wow all around. Service was also incredible.

This restaurant is beyond special. For cocktails we got the Peach Pink Spritz ($18) and Tiqueled Pink ($18) both were incredible but we both ended up ordering a second Tiqueled Pink because it ended up being one of our favourite cocktails in the city, insane. To start we got the Involtini daubergine & truite ($23) and the Canadian bluefin tuna belly, zest & zhoug ($32) such fair prices for some of the best dishes I ve ever had. For the mains we got the Smoked beef ham & fennel ($26) and the BBQ Pork Neck with pickled chanterelles ($46) TO DIE FOR!!!!!!! The desserts were equally as impressive, we got the financier and the chocolate mousse and I would highly recommend ordering both. This place is a 10/10 and one of my top 5 restaurants in the city, for sure!!

Small but well-designed menu. A little too precious and while we did not expect large portions we did not expect to be somewhat hungry after $200pp. Will spend our money down at one of the other neighborhood restaurants next time.

Excellent experience and love the ever-changing menu!

Was very excited to this restaurant only to be disappointed The food was good but not great. The service was attentive but made us felt rushed as they made it clear that they wanted high table turnover. The menu is not all that welcoming for pescatarian or vegetarians. The tables are less than 6inches apart from each other so it feels like you are intruding on others conversations and have no privacy of your convo. Overall, I would not come back

Small restaurant by design in my opinion, lends a more personable and attentive experience. Best meal we ve ever had to be honest. Waiter walked us through every choice and option, very patient as well. Food is shareable, so come up hungry and ready to eat several amazing courses! Highly recommend the first tomatoes and fried feta, amazing salad, terrific cod and shrimp soup, as well as the fiocchetti! Absolutely delicious!

Amazing food, amazing service. We went with a group and ordered everything on the menu essentially and every dish was stunning

This restaurant feels like you are still at work trying to meet a deadline, but in this case, to finish dinner on time. If you are looking to get a quick meal and you are not worried about money, then it s ok. If you are looking to unwind, relax and enjoy a good conversation over a bottle of wine this place is not for you. There are strict time limits that are imposed by waiting staff who will interrupt conversations to let you know your time is up. It can be stressful and awkward

My friend made a reservation which required a credit card. On arrival, the menu which may change daily was not similar to what I saw online. The wine list is 100% natural wines, which are not my preference and I would have liked to have known that in advance. We ordered two apps, including beef tartare, which were acceptable but not more. The wait staff had were in our personal space when serving the next tables. I was looking past an elbow to see my friend. We left after apps and went to another restaurant down the street.

It was a wonderful experience. Such an inventive menu with all dishes superbly prepared. The service was thoughtful and attentive. We loved dining there and will go again ASAP.

I found the menu and food rather precious The pork neck was over cooked as a main. The appetizers were more interesting overall but everything was pricey

Made me feel like I was in Montreal. Beautiful bistro, food was excellent and service was great.

I want to start first that the service is TOP NOTCH. Very attentive and great standards. Now the food - Looking at the reviews and pictures I expected more. Flavours were ok but the portions...shrinkflation has never felt so real.

This was very eagerly anticipated having heard amazing things about Dreyfus! The positives: The food was VERY good. We had everything on the menu except a couple of dishes and everything we had was excellent. The veal, duck and the dauphine potatoes were particular stand outs. The food is 100% worth the hype. The negatives: the drinks menu was a frustration. The menu gives very little away about what the drink actually is (e.g. name of wine but no mention of the grape etc.). Same with the cocktails - just a name with no description of ingredients. This felt quite pretentious and unnecessarily confusing. Because of this, our food was on the table before we had ordered any drinks as we had to wait for the server to talk through different options. I also felt the server didn t really inform us accurately about the drinks we did end up ordering. Feels like a pretty easy fix..just provided a little more detail on the menu. One other minor gripe, the cost for the portions is very high. The lobster dish in particular was tiny and cost upwards of 30 dollars. However, this is fairly standard in higher end places in Toronto. Overall a good night with amazing food, ever so slightly let down by drinks and service but good nonetheless!

One of the best meals I ve had in the city. The service was fantastic. Drinks were creative. 10/10 would return any day.

Truly one of the top dining experiences in Toronto. Knowledgable staff, great food, and incredibly priced.

Excellent! The three of us shared a number of dishes all different and fabulous! Will be going again.

It s rare that I give a review that s below average but I feel people have to know about this one. It s sad to say that this restaurant did not live up to expectations and also was not inviting. Starting with the service, upon arrival we were seated and presented menus. But a few minutes later, another table came and they got served first (non racialized customers). The whole menu elaborated for them even though we ve been sitting looking confused because the menu had a mixture of French and English with no sub descriptions. Took at least 15minutes before another server attended to us. Food came fast but throughout, although dishes were cleared quickly, simple things like water failing to be topped up whilst we can observe that other tables had theirs refilled no problem without even asking. Overall, unfriendly staff with discriminating feeling in a semi chaotic environment (had to squeeze closer to another table due to lack of space - which is fine). Now to food, mostly French entirely cuisine but lacking the depth, complexity and technique a French eatery would have. At the price point of the restaurant, flavour, texture, technique and impression is much more critical in my point of view. Dishes lacked the wow factor, overpowering in saltiness and sour, and also questionable seasoning / selection used. We had the two ways prawn - one sashimi style and another deep fried. Coming from Asian background, the deep fried prawn is exactly the same as Mr Bean eating raw shrimps whole in one of the episodes. These type of prawn with shell on aren t pleasant to eat. At the minimum de shelled or using a soft shell type of prawn. The sashimi side had prawn that was not sweet and had I think lime cuts placed which overpowered the natural taste of the prawn and was repulsive to have them together. The tartare is not bad, standard but the pieces of beef are a little chonkier than what I am used to. The escargot and clam was interesting because I was not expecting that. Flavour wise, filled with mushrooms and had toppings almost like crispy flour with peppers and chili flakes. Was hoping more of an escargot mouthfeel instead but I guess that s my bad for not asking about it more in depth before ordering. The last dish, flank steak bbq-ed style but lacked the bbq flavour and smokiness to it. Texture is good but the seasoning was confusing as cumin was used so it tasted almost like lamb pairing which I don t enjoy out of my steaks. The fried fries on top was too salty and heavy. Nothing to balance it out or cut the greasiness and heaviness. Ultimately, for the price point and status, this place was a let down. When I feel hurt from a restaurant, it s really not a good sign. But hope they do better for other customers.

beautiful

Immaculate vibes. Reach Dreyfus

This place has the atmosphere that is like no other. Food is fantastic but they really make it an experience. We had a late reso during the week and did closing shots with the service and kitchen staff. They are all really great people.

Dined here on a weekday around 6pm. Got a table for 2 without reservation, only waited 15 mins. Not a lot of seating and tables are pretty close. Staff is super friendly and attentive. Server explained the menu well. Tried a few apps. The celery root saltimbocca and brocoli (forget dish name) both were delicious! Mains we got the cornish hen and lobster ravioli. Had to pack the hen..it was a generous serving as you can see from the pic! Dessert we tried the profiterol. Food was good, everything was simple yet well balanced with flavors, textures and presentation. Overall was a wonderful experience. The menu changes so I would go back to try something new.

Underwhelming

Excellent meal and service. Very exciting menu that s changing, fun options.

A warm, intimate restaurant perfect for solo dining or a small group. Delicious wines, inventive dishes, friendly staff and an air of camaraderie across all aspects of the show. Lovely, would dine again

Beautiful intimate setting and atmosphere, with good and technically well done French inspired food (however, with no standout or wow dishes or bites). Menu changes often though, so another visit may lead to different results. Service was good and friendly, with detailed explanation of the dishes.

Expert. Unpretentious. Tasty. Delicious. Mayo . Ontario needs more of this

A Culinary Delight - Tasting Menu Steals the Show We were thoroughly impressed by our experience. From the ambiance to the service, everything was impeccable, but the true star of the show was their exceptional tasting menu. The chefs culinary skills shone through each carefully crafted dish, showcasing a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Every course surprised and delighted our taste buds, leaving us eager to sample the next gastronomic creation. The presentation of each dish was both visually stunning and tastefully restrained, allowing the ingredients to speak for themselves. Each course arrived at a well-timed pace, giving us ample opportunity to savor and discuss the merits of each offering. In conclusion, our experience was nothing short of remarkable, largely due to their outstanding service. Highly recommend!

Delicious food, perfect vibe for date night.

The food was great. I need to be clear on that. I ordered a fish entree and it was absolutely five star. But there was an issue. I was seated at the bar, near the entrance to the kitchen. I stopped counting after the fifth time they bumped into me. Even when I moved my stool in close to the bar, the bumpings continued. Morale did not improve. Eventually I had them pack up my fish to go. It was that bad. I have to say, that had I been seated pretty much anywhere else, I expect Dreyfus would have been a wonderful experience.

Such a lovely French restaurant. We really enjoyed every bite of dishes. This restaurant was recommended by a friend who has lived in Toronto for a long time. Reservation required. A cute restaurant the size of a house. The menu changes, so its sure to be fun no matter how many times you come. Its expensive, but every dish is carefully prepared, beautifully presented, and satisfying. Even if you read the menu, you can hardly understand it, but if you ask the server, he will politely explain it to you. Tete de porc $12 Mini pork croquettes Chittara $40 Pasta with plenty of seafood Poulet $45 Roast chicken and fried chickpeas (Early April, 2024)

What a quaint dinner spot. Our server was great to describe all the menu items as some of them you can t really tell what it s like by the name. Very comfortable and lovely seating. The latke with the shrimp was really nice. The shrimp were very sweet. The salad was also delicious. We also had the scallops, pasta and swordfish amongst the 3 of us and it was all wonderful. Really enjoyed the dinner with my friends here! Was also a great volume to chat and catch up and wasn t yelling over music.

Great menu with a good variety of choices, incredible service as well. Personally I thought the pappardelle was just way too salty but could have been a one off and a few other dishes were slightly off the mark (raw mushrooms with an soft boiled egg, overpowering cocktail sauce for brown butter scallops), cod fritters were incredible

My friend and I dined at Dreyfus on a Saturday evening and we both had such a great experience. The ambiance is immaculate! Definitely reminded me of the restaurants I used to visit while I was working in Montreal. The tables are a little close together, making it difficult to enter and exit the table if you re sitting on the bench. I feel everyone should be vigilant and ensure they do not make contact with the candle or accidentally knock over glasses, which happened to me. A lady who was exiting knocked my filled glass all over my cellphone and my lap. The staff quickly cleaned up the area and apologized for the lady who didn t even acknowledge what she did. Regardless, our time there was amazing. The service was very good, the waitstaff are very knowledgeable about the menu and are attentive. The food was delicious, probably now one of my favourite restaurants in the city. Dreyfus came strongly recommended by my cousin, which I will need to thank him for since this dining experience was perfect. I m definitely going to return. Vegetarian options: You will definitely find vegetarian items on the menu, but the menu does change every couple of days or so. Parking: Depending on the time you park, parking is free after 9pm. Street parking on Spadina and harbord. Kid-friendliness: I would say no. Wheelchair accessibility: Washroom is not wheelchair accessible and the restaurant is very small, would be very difficult or near impossible to comfortably maneuver a wheelchair. There is also no ramp into the restaurant.

Had a lovely date night here with my partner. We spontaneously booked a reservation at 5:30pm, which was actually a lovely time to go(our food came quickly, was delicious, and service was great). The menu changes often, which keeps things interesting.

Good, not great. The food is standard French fare without much flare or anything beyond ordinary. The dishes were good, not great. Nothing really made you WOW and for the price tag you could have cheaper and better elsewhere

I had such an incredible dinner here while I was visiting town last Saturday. It was just myself and the team pulled together a tasting menu of some of their greatest hits - the food was world-class, the cocktails were delicious, and the service was impeccable. Such an awesome spot and team. Can t recommend this place enough.

A cozy neighborhood resto with limited seating so the service can be as spectacular as the food. The menu changes with locally sourced availability so your favourites are gone one day and replaced with a new favourite. Toronto needs more spots like this.

Small, quaint place with amazing food and attentive service. I would definitely recommend this spot!

Great food and service!

We had a wonderful meal here! All the dishes were delicious and the servers were very helpful with selecting great wine pairings.

Food was amazing, but I didnt appreciate being rushed out of there 1h and 20min after sitting down. We arrived exactly on time for our reservation. For that kind of price I would have enjoyed at least finishing my wine.

Had a wonderful meal here with friends last night. The server suggested we have the restaurant tailor our menu for us and it was a good decision everything we had was delicious. Highlights for me personally was the potato/leek soup with scallops and the trout. The pork we had was also nice though it was a bit odd that they gave us four slices of it for five people. Service was friendly and was very polite in keeping us within our seating time. It was a shame that there wasnt a vegan desert option for one of our party members but they were otherwise catered for very well. Overall would highly recommend for a nice meal out. The staff and our server were all lovely, the space had a lovely atmosphere, and we had a lovely meal.

Had such. Great meal here. Very heavily French influenced menu. The food is too notch. Its small and cozy, Id recommend reservations. Will definitely go back.

We ate here last night and the food was delectable and the service, charming. Still dreaming about it!

Thoughtfully crafted menu and excellent execution. Sole/duxelles roulade was a standout.

Incredible

Small but cozy place. Food is always different based on superb variations of traditional dishes.

What an incredible evening at Dreyfus. From the coat check onwards we received the best treatment. Great people. Peter helped us with the choices and kept pouring the wine. He is great. The food. The food. Wow. So tasty and amazing. I will see you soon. We had the best time. Thank you

Cute and cozy with excellent food and service. Lovely atmosphere but its small so be sure to make a reservation. Our server walked us through the menu (which changes frequently) which all sounded amazing - but we settled on the pommes dauphines*, latkes and raw tuna*, shrimp-challah canapes*, insalata bianca (radicchio and endive salad), saute gourmand aux lentilles (skatewing), ditalini with lamb ragu and cornish hen with mushrooms and cabbage. Everything was delicious, but the cornish hen was the teeniest bit dry if I had to nitpick and the portion size felt a little small. The latke and raw tuna came in a plate of four so I appreciated that they flagged it and asked if we wanted a fifth piece so everyone could have one (pro rated on the bill). *my favourites And of course we had to get dessert - the chocolate ganache hazelnut tart with salted caramel, and sorbet with pistachio crunch, meringue and grapefruit. Both were incredible, not too sweet and the perfect end to a delicious meal. Service was attentive, thoughtful and personable. Our group of five was seated in the corner near the bar and kitchen which we thought would be a quieter area since it was further away from the other tables. However, earlier in our meal (when the restaurant wasnt as busy) some of the staff were having pretty loud conversations with a patron at the bar (seemed to be a friend of theirs). I cant really fault the staff for having fun and enjoying themselves though! Its pricier but pretty good value, I would come back for a special occasion. 4.5/5

Dreyfus is a wonderful French bistro with inspiring dishes and cozy dining and of Torontos best for sure. The beef tartar is the best youll have anywhere. The menu changes often which keeps us going back.

I ve been here twice and am definitely thinking of coming back soon. Really well made dishes that are unique and decently good value for a fine dining restaurant in Toronto. I also love the Jewish influence in some of the dishes. While the restaurant looks unassuming on the outside, it s definitely worth a visit and I highly recommend it!

Amazing experience. Delicious food. Great wine selection. Our server Jenny was very the best: friendly, helped us navigate the menu, and made the experience an easy 5 stars.

This is my second visit at Dreyfus. This is the restaurant nominated for one of the top restaurants in Canada. This restaurant is the only restaurant actually met that reputation for me. I would give 6 if I could. All the ingredients cooked perfectly and very fresh. Attention to details. Stuffs are very polite and welcoming at the same time. We came today very late at night and we were not so hungry that we ordered only appetizers. Tuna prosciutto rapped with green : $24. I could not taste much salmon. More prosciutto. Not bad but $24 seems just a little bit high compares with $28 duck leg bourguignon, which looked excellent and worth the price. Raw lamb pissenlits : $24. lamb tartar with green. Loved it. I also used to eating tartar with baguette. But they did not have baguette unfortunately. Beetroot with shiso : $17. Love Beetroot. I wanted more Shiso with beetroot though. Gateau au agrumes : $14. Very fresh with citrus. The sponge cake is soaked into some citrus liquid(?) with meringue on top. Oh! So divine!!! Not too sweet and just perfect in every way!!! ( There was ice cream sundae too for desert. My teenager kid was so grumpy that a kind lady stuff offered my kid a small Sundae! That was very kind of her!!! ) If we were more hungry, we would have ordered Duck leg bourguignon or Roasted Cod too They looked fantastic and good quantity. This restaurant never disappoints us. Consistently great quality of food and great service. Menu changes every week. I feel this restaurant will stay as my BEST restaurant in Toronto for a long time.

Loved the experience here! Soon as I walked in, it felt cozy and warm. We had no idea what to order and they were kind enough to bring out dishes from their menu when we told them our taste preferences. Everything was great and Id love to go back!

Well job

Delicious and best

Wonderful place for someone who enjoys and appreciates elevated French cuisine. Truly a delightful experience: great atmospere (small place, pleasant lighting, intimate setting), excellent service and absolutely delicious dishes to choose from (small plates, changing menu). Two signature cocktails are perfectly balanced and highly enjoyable. Every bite is a culinary adventure, scallops and beef tartare are my absolute favorites. Visited twice and cant wait to come again.

Great dishes, great service, a wonderful dinner!

Had an amazing time on our anniversary. Our server Peter was amazing and made fantastic recommendations.

Great experience. Everything tasted great and the service was fantastic. I will be back!

Their service was immaculate and intimate, with special attention given to us while explaining the menu. We opted for the pork entrée, and our only regret was not getting the steak option instead. The beef tartare was fresh, and their raviolis were one of the best dishes Ive ever had. I always have fears with nicer establishments that I will leave hungry, but with two appetizers and an entrée, my partner and I were thoroughly satisfied.

If youre looking for a great spot for cocktails and delicious pork chops, Dreyfus is definitely worth a visit. The drinks are expertly crafted, and the pork chops are tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. However, if youre hoping for an intimate, romantic date night, you might want to think twice about coming here. The seating is tight, and theres very little privacy, which can make it hard to have a conversation without feeling like youre being eavesdropped on. That being said, if youre looking for a fun night out with friends or a more casual date, Dreyfus is a great option. Just be prepared to cozy up with your neighbors!

Exceptional service and food

I am giving a 2 stars review for 2 main reasons: #1 - Not kids friendly at all and it is not specified anywhere. We have been to a lot of good / fancy restaurants with our well behaved kids but never we felt out of place and not welcomed like it happened here. First no high chair I am sorry.. What? We had our 15 months old on the lap. Let s say that it was a disaster. #2 - they ordered for us without telling us they did and without telling us what they ordered again, I am sorry? what??? Our 2 friends have dietary restrictions and we have some religious restrictions. They decided to order for us based on some of the restrictions we told them and that it would be food to share with the table. But they did not tell us in advance that they did and they did not tell us what they ordered. I am sorry but it s not because I am not allergic to something that I am going to like it. Half of the things our friends could eat but not us and we ended up paying +$200 for a small piece of chicken and salad. Honestly, I am not one to complain, but I am very upset by the service and by the attitude we were given. The only reason I gave 2 stars and not zero is because the food I could actually eat was good. But I will not go back.

Totally blown away by the food and service. HUGE shout out to our server Ana. Cannot wait to return!!!!

Amazing food, fantastic service! If you eat at only one restaurant in Toronto, make it Dreyfus. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff, outstanding food, not a single flaw. Amazing.

Absolutely delicious, great vibe, wicked service, all around fantastic. Definitely will be returning and highly recommend.

What a phenomenal place! Everything we ordered was amazing and super friendly service! Will definitely return!

I was underwhelmed by Dreyfus. I booked it because the other reviews are so glowing, but unfortunately I didnt feel the same way. The food was fine; kind of overthought without an upside to the taste, and way too expensive for what you get. The wine list was pretty well incomprehensible; and they had exactly 3 wines by the glass available (despite all the wines on the menu having a by the glass price on them) - one white, one orange, one red. Not ideal for a Wednesday night. The service was good, until we finished our mains and said we didnt want dessert; we were promptly brought the bill without asking for it, then they brought the machine for us to pay without our putting our credit cards down; after we paid and continued to talk a bit, they told us they had people waiting for the table. We werent told our reservation had an end time when booking or when we arrived, and had been there for less than two hours. It was pretty abrupt and felt quite rude. The restaurant itself has nice decor and is visually appealing though. Probably not appealing enough for me to come back, unfortunately...

Another hole in the wall on Harbord! Youll want to get a reservation, tables fill up quickly here. The menu here is seasonal, we tried basically everything that the staff recommended, and we couldnt go wrong! Definitely a place worth trying at LEAST once :)

* A note on grades, I rate outwards from three stars. * TL;DR : meets expectations. Expect a nice meal. Dreyfus is a safe choice for oneself, or to recommend to friends. The menu is creative and architected in a manner to deliver several complimentary multi-course experiences. The kitchen execution is timely and well -presented. The wine list is extensive and well-priced. The staff are particularly well-versed in this respect. The service is professional and efficient. An additional caveat: Im not fluent in Torontos baseline quality for restaurants. Dreyfus may be exceptional for the market, but Im rating against my Canadian experiences in (mostly) Vancouver and Montreal. Check my profile for comps.

Fantastic evening out from start to finish. We opened the door and were greeted with a big smile from Peter who was to become our friendly concierge for the evening. I use that term because Peter guided us through all the items on the menu and recommended wines after asking us about our preferences. Every morsel of food was flavourful and well presented without any hint of trying to be pretentious. Reminded us of being at our favourite restaurant in Paris! We will definitely be back. Dietary restrictions: There is a heavy emphasis on fish and seafood at this restaurant but dealing with a fish allergy wasn t an issue for the chef he just modified the dishes. Excellent!

The food was great, but the service was even better. Thank you Peter for making our first dining experience at Dreyfus so memorable.

Amazing food, staff, drink! Everything was great! Can t wait to come back!!

Came to Dreyfus for a barkday dinner. Everything about the experience was pawsome, from the food to the drinks to the service. I ll be wagging my tail when I can come back again. The menu changes frequently. Everything we had was doglicious! Portions were quite reasonable. Pictured here: 1. Pommes dauphines - crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside, served with trout roe and crème fraîche. 2. Shrimp and challah - very plump shrimp and a refreshing cucumber salad. 3. Soft shell crab - fried to pawfection with roasted carrots and chilli oil. 4. Halibut - lights, flaky, and moist, with crispy breading on top and a lemon butter sauce. 5. Rhubarb curd tart - like a giant lemon meringue tart, but with pieces of rhubarb inside. 6. Rhubarb dogtail 5 woofs out of 5. Bone-appétit!

Cute cozy small place on Harbord. Doesn t have a sign, hard to find. The restaurant is very small and crowded. They were packed at 8:30pm on a Tuesday night. Servers are friendly but not delicate. Our table wasn t ready until our reservation time so we had to wait to be seated. Once we got seated, we asked for wine recommendation and picked a bottle of wine. It took the server a long time to get us glasses and a ice bucket for the wine so the wine sort of became lukewarm. The menu was hard to read because it was in french but the server explained the whole menu. Food was nice. My favourite was the shrimp canapé. Very well balanced with perfect acidity, umami and texture. It sure did boost our appetite. The rest of the food was good but nothing particularly stood out other than the shrimp canapé. The servers kept asking to take the dishes away although clearly there were food on them. It made me feel like they were rushing us. When we needed a server, it was very difficult to get their attention. They sang the birthday song for my friend s birthday but they messed up bringing it out which was a huge disappointment. I wish that the servers are more trained for a high-end, delicate restaurant like this. A restaurant that costs over $100/person needs to provide better professional service, instead of just being friendly.

Great food! Wont be disappointed.

Excellent food and service. We loved all of the dishes we had. The soft serve was incredible.

Delicious, nice and chill vibes. Friendly helpful staff. Absolutely delicious strawberry cake.

Just amazing place. Thank you

I came here with a group of 6 and I m the only one with dietary restrictions. I don t go out to eat much because the restrictions make it difficult but not only did they accommodate my needs, they made whole new dishes just for me. I was able to enjoy time with my friends without worrying about the food! Everything they made me was amazing.

5 stat all-round.

Really cute French spot! While I only came for dessert, it was wonderfully made. The strawberry cake is a favourite and is as perfect as it comes, light, refreshing, and a welcome treat to end the day

My absolute favorite restaurant in Toronto. Expect seasonal, French inspired food with great service. Make sure to sit in the dining room vs the bar to get the best experience. Get the pasta and get the cabbage if they have it.

Insanely delicious meal. Inventive combinations of supremely fresh food prepared with care and precision. We were hard-pressed to single out any one as the best course... ravioli de canard confit with morels? the succulent chicken with squash blossoms? or the crowning dish of soft-serve with strawberries and pistachios . The service was attentive and warm and made our whole dining experience an event we will long remember. A magical evening.

Quality food with generous portion. We ordered 6 dishes but was advised against it so we got 4 dishes instead. Thank goodness because portions were generous and we left with a full belly. We went at 6pm before it got busy so the food came out quickly.

The flavour combinations were great. Didnt know what to expect with Lamb tartar, but it was excellent, no gaminess. The favourite was the fried green beans with yogurt.

Wow, I don t know where to start. From beginning to end Dreyfus did not disappoint. This elegant little spot is packed full of atmosphere, amazing food & good vibes. Every dish was totally unique and left me completely satisfied. Amazing wine selection, Dreyfus is an easy recommendation to anyone looking for somewhere for a special dinner.

Absolutely incredible dishes, creative combinations of flavours, and amazing service. Dreyfus is a true treat that is well worth the coin you must drop on it. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is a local or just passing through. Make a night out of it!

Best food ever. Best atmosphere. Lucas Harvey works there. He s incredible in the kitchen and a real heart throb. 10/10

One of the best dining experiences I ve had. I took my son here whose 16 and let Peter choose our menu. Everything from the Beef Tartare and Lamb to the Sheep s Milk Cheese and Tomatoes were exceptional. The staff was knowledgeable and outgoing. The drinks were on point. This place is a rockstar in a city filled with amazing cuisine.

This is a hidden gem in the neighborhood. Their chop salad is to die for and the staff here are amazing. Friendly, accommodating and know what they are doing. Will definitely be coming back here again.

Favourite restaurant in the city! From the food to the wine list to the overall atmosphere, a dinner at Dreyfus never disappoints.

Wonderful dining experience! Every dish slapped and the service was on point. I would highly recommend this spot and will definitely be back soon!

Incredible birthday dinner for my wife. Peter was an amazing server who paired wine with all our courses. Great atmosphere and food is amazing!

Husband took me for the first time for my birthday and the food was amazing. Our server took the time to go through everything but some items were still unclear after the description. Their bottle selection consists of labels that we cant find in Toronto but are also sold out in Europe. Their food selection is simple but you will be stuffed by the end. We really loved the pasta, they will even separate into two portions if you are sharing. It does get loud at night and it was a bit hard for me but only because I have hearing sensitivity.

Had an amazing evening sitting at the bar during our first visit to Dreyfus. Weve been to their sister restaurant Bernhardts several times so knew to expect a good evening but it surpassed expectations. Peter was such a warm, attentive presence and really helped us understand the dishes and drinks so we could make a balanced selection. The food slapped. Well definitely come back again.

What do I say about my meal at Dreyfus? Yum - delicious - lovely - more please! Even my kids asked for seconds of their tuna tartare! Cocktails paired perfectly with their menu. Cheers to the staff who were exceptional with their service and recommendations. Dreyfus, we will be back!

One of my favourite restaurants in the city. Front to back, bottom to top all slaps. Peter, Tristan, Andrew and all of the staff both front and back of house are super nice and welcoming. Can not recommend this place enough

Cozy, small French spot, reminiscent of the kind that proliferate Montreal. Very good atmosphere, wines and food. The knockout dish, perhaps surprisingly, was the bittersweet salad. Perfectly executed and exquisitely delicious. The sweetbreads were a close second, but all of the food (yams aside, which were kind of disappointing) was wonderful. The bar is also A+. A killer Negroni.

Im hesitant to write this review as I want to keep this place secret and all to myself. The food was amazing, the service - amazing. The décor was great. Dreyfus deserves a Michelin star, but I secretly hope they never get one so they dont become so busy its impossible to get a reservation. Im vegetarian and they took the time to go over what I could and couldnt eat on the menu, really appreciated that!

Beautiful atmosphere and the staff are so lovely! However, did not feel the food justified the price. If you do go, make sure you order the scallops- they made it worth it Food

Food was unlike anything I have tried before- so delicious. Vibes of the restaurant were fantastic. Our waitress Shanki provided the best service I have ever had.

It s been a while since I tasted this level of fine and developed flavours in Toronto. We ordered 5 items out of the 9 on the menu and each one was just perfect! I highly recommend this restaurant for a memorable date night with your special one!

We got five dishes and most of them were okay, however the scallops were not good. There was no balance to the plate with the scallops overwhelmed by butter, a forest of micro greens, and way too many peas. No dish was exceptional and is miles away from the likes of canoe. As an aside, we also got a bit of attitude from the hostess but not sure why. For the price point and based on the current reviews, it s an understatement to say I was surprised. Since the menu changes daily and the restaurant is rated highly, I recommend people try for themselves as you may very well have a different experience, but we will not be back.

Probably my last restaurant meal in Toronto. Beautiful, flavourful dishes - no one miss. Chill French bistro vibe and attentive, thoughtful service. Best in town! Wish I could order the whole menu.

Heard such good things about Dreyfus but finally snagged a reservation today and we were so disappointed. Much prefer Giulietta, Grey Gardens, Edulis and Pompette, etc. Ordered the tomato, sweet bread, t dauphin. Everything had such heavy cream. Nothing to write home about for any of these dishes. Tomato dish was the best one - fresh tomatoes, cheese paired nicely with the acidity. Halibut was $52 and SO overcooked and dry. Had dinner here for my boyfriend s 30th but there was no offer of a dessert, drink or candle in anything. Waiter never stopped by to ask how the food was, otherwise I was prepared to comment. We had one round of the house cocktails and tried to flag down the waiter for a second round, but not only did that take awhile, but it took until we were finished with our dinner (5 dishes) to actually get served a second drink. There were 2 bartenders and yes it was full, but it was a full restaurant. Before I arrived tonight I told my boyfriend that I ve heard such great things and that they have a constantly changing menu so I hope to be back frequently and make this our spot, but honestly I m not sure I will give it another chance. $220 is a lot for a disappointing meal. Everything seemed rough with not much thought. Not sure if it was an off night or if they re riding on the coattails of their prestige in the city, but I was so looking forward to tonight and it turned out to be such a disappointing meal. Loved the ambience but not much else stood out.

It s exciting for Toronto to have a place that menu changes everyday. But it may also be equivalent to - some dishes may be a hit or miss. The only thing they don t change is the Dauphine, fried dough with mashed potato inside, pretty good. The frisée salad was delicious, from the dressing, crunchy fresh green, to the side canapé. But the tomato salad was overly salted, yes, not just my bite, with some chives n brown butter sauce, a bit simple for a restaurant dish. And the beef tartar from the flavor to the plain plating, not as impressive, esp when it s claimed to be a joe beef owned restaurant, which is known for their beef tartar. The clam dish is fancy, with fennel at the bottom in mussel broth vinegarettes topped with ham, but no real flavor point to remember a bit disappointed. Glad didn t order any main dishes, prob don t want those to be a hit or miss. Service is great though.

Restaurant is based on dishes being shared with everyone. You have the option to get a larger portion of the one dish for yourself. The menus changes everyday so you will never get tired of their dishes if you go multiple times. It is recommended when sharing you pick 5 items off of their menu to get your fill.

My experience at Dreyfus was nothing short of phenomenal. Before the pandemic, my friend and I used to go to the nicer restaurants of Toronto every few months as a treat to ourselves. This was the first occasion post-pandemic that we were able to get together for dinner. From the moment we sat down to the moment we left, we were constantly in awe of the amazing food, service and ambiance. Our server was Kate and she was a rockstar and a half. My friend and I wanted to try as many different items on the menu as we could and we left it in Kates hands. She did not disappoint. She was knowledgable, professional and quite honestly one of the best servers Ive had anywhere - BAR NONE. As Dreyfus has a constantly rotating menu my food critique doesnt really help but everything was superb and Ive shared some photos so you can get the sense. The food was amazingly thought out and the dishes really complimented one another. Overall a tremendous experience and a definite bucket list restaurant you must try at least once in your life.

Really great experience last night! Food was delicious and the service was amazing!

Our party of three, including a friend from Vancouver, went for an early dinner in early August. The food was not bad but the service was terrible! This restaurant simply didn t know what hospitality meant. We had a patio reservation but they made us feel as if we were crashing. We asked to be given a table not directly in the sun but were told we had no choice. Then they put the three of us at the end of a long bench to share a communal space with another couple. The patio is the most unattractive I ve ever seen with no plants, flowers or any natural vegetation to beautify the space. We had to wipe our table because of the dust gathered from passing cars. With a few exceptions maybe, most of the staff including the owners and our uncouth server looked totally unhappy with long faces and an attitude problem. It made us wonder why they should bother to remain in the business at all. No smiling faces even though they were all maskless and nobody ever said to us: Welcome to our restaurant. If they didn t even enjoy their jobs themselves, how could one expect them to accommodate and please their customers? If not for the $20 per person cancellation charge, we would have left right away. Although the food was not bad, we found the menu very limited in choice. Pompette in Little Italy is much better! Worst of all, when I submitted a candid review on their website, not only did they not publish it, but instead sent me an arrogant email hurling insults! My friends and I heard a lot of good things about this restaurant but were totally disappointed and appalled with our experience. They certainly do not deserve a spot on Canada s Best 100 - Canada and Toronto can do much better! Needless to say, we will not ever return again!

One of the best restaurants in the city!

Really nice local restaurant with local ingredients!

Great food, great service, and a cozy interior. Also, 15th on Canada s best 100 list. I liked it. You try it for yourself. bon appétit!

Best restaurant in Toronto! Went twice and both times the food was delicious (different menus, varied), and the service was excellent (warm, welcoming, efficient). Give them their Michelin star already!

The shrimp was some of the best I have ever had. The steak was average. Would return for shrimp

The most disappointing meal Ive had in years. We were excited to dine at Dreyfus as we were reccomend by some friends in Montreal. The service was great however the food was the opposite. What sounded like an exciting menu was 1 dish after another of clashing flavors and textures. For a French restaurant I was extremely confused at each dish that came to the table. Green beans with tahini, sesame seeds and Graham masala. Not sure it fit the theme of the menu. Kohlrabi with a beurre blanc and roe. This was the worst thing I had ever tasted. The beurre blanc was runny as if it was watered down and the textures of this dish were so unappetizing we couldnt bare to enjoy anything further. There was a tripe shitnizel which was so overly rich I was craving some acidity to cut all the fat. I was waiting for any server to ask how the meal was or if we enjoyed and not 1 employee did. We were presented with our bill paid and left. $300 for 2 people 6 dishes ordered. For the money and experience of a rotating menu I would skip the reservation here and try edulis.

Super good food. Very good service. An experience to live.

Great food, great service. Each dish is meticulously curated. You wont be disappointed. Be prepared to pay around $60 per person, more if you enjoy alcohol.

Initially I was a bit skeptical, as the appetizers were a bit bland and we had a long (close to an hour) wait between our starters and mains. However, they totally made up for it with the conversation and samples of other dishes. The service (despite the wait) was excellent and wine recommendations were great. Mains were full of flavour and definitely worth the wait. Great intimate experience at this small French bistro. The daily changing menu keeps things interesting, but could run the risk of some hit or miss dishes.

I know I am an outlier here and maybe my expectations were too high because of how much everyone I know raved about it. The food was good (pasta was really nice actually), the service was decent, the cocktails fine but to be honest the highlight was two of the folks behind the bar and how excited they were about the seasonal ingredients particularly the tomatoes which they sliced, explained and encouraged us to try. Nothing else sticks out which I think is telling about the experience. Value for money was reasonable considering the hype and general costs in Toronto - it seemed reasonable for what we ordered and drank. Ill give them another try to see if it was an off night but would suggest elsewhere for standout food and experience.

Love it here. Amazing food and staff, great selection of wine and a menu that changes every so often. The spot is intimate and perfect for dates or special occasions or with good company.

My favourite meal in 2019 so went back as in town from London for week, and strong contender for favourite of 2022.

This was my favourite restaurant but I came recently and was hugely disappointed. we got the goose breast main for $48 and it came with only two pieces..more than happy to pay for great food but the price was way to steep for appetizer sized plates.

I ve come to Dreyfus on a few occasions now and on each occasion the food has tasted amazing. This time was no exception, but I was incredibly disappointed to see how the portions have significantly gone down. I appreciate that inflation is crazy and that restaurants need to make a profit, but charging $50 for a goose dish, only to receive two slices of the breast is crazy. I used to rave to friends that this was one of the few nice restaurants in Toronto serving amazing food at great value, but unfortunately this is no longer the case

The food was good but the portion is too small. We have the goose dish- $49.00 for 2 slices of goose breast.

Service was 5/5. The food in the beginning came out delicious. Loved the tartar and the beet salad. The scallops were really flavorful. Every item on the menu when we tried it was lactose free except for the dessert. The pasta dish tasted a little on the bland side and the duck was okay. The cod fish tasted the best for the main. Our waitress was awesome! The place is pretty small, fits about 20 ppl total for dine in and 8 at the bar for drinks. You can park on the side streets.

A most excellent dinner at Dreyfus to celebrate my husbands birthday! We also appreciate the suggestions by our server. Everything was delicious - we wished we could lick the plates!

The food, the drinks, the service, the ambiance it s a whole vibe. One of the best restaurants in Toronto hands down.

Excellent meal. We were a group of 7 and since they have such a small kitchen they can only do a family style tasting menu for groups larger than six. This ended up being great because they served us the entire menu. everything we had was excellent except one liver dish (I really do not like liver!). Lots of unique ingredients and menu changes daily. Inside is extremely small and we did feel a bit crammed in

The beef tartare was good. But the pork roast was mid.

We had a reservation at the restaurant a few weeks ago. Though the overall experience was more than bad you have to say: credit for an ideal location and a cozy atmosphere inside. We had a reservation and got a table right at the corner of the kitchen. It was a bit hectic there. After please we were allowed to move to the bench more in front of, less busy. Finally we were handed the menu. What can I say? Even hieroglyphics in the Egyptian pyramids are easier to decipher. Ingredients you never heard about (and NO wi-fi). When asked, the menu was only briefly explained to us. Instead, the waitress wanted to put something together for us. Of course, that was not in our interest. So we ordered. We were quite excited, because the photos on Insta are very promising. But see for yourself how they prepare it. The dishes were more than questionable. It was also a pity that you had to order everything at once and not one after the other. So we couldnt estimate how big the portions would be and decided on three dishes. More difficult, however, was the choice of the right drink. Because the restaurant is actually very intolerant when it comes to non-alcoholic drinks. Only three drinks were offered. When I pointed out going for just water, I was asked why you would only drink water. All in all, a cheeky thing to do. We will definitely not come back and will not recommend the restaurant.

Mike unreal chef. Great spot highly reccomend.

Great restaurant. Each time I ve been there I ve been impressed. Unique dishes and combinations you won t find elsewhere. Nice ambience and great service. What else could you want?

Super cozy, wonderful and knowledgeable staff and delicious food. I loved the beef tartare the most but everything we ordered was great!