Florette in Toronto

1168 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J5, Canada

★★★★★
(276 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Canadian restaurant New American restaurant

About

A little Toronto restaurant on Queen West serving funky food & cocktails, made with love and local, seasonal ingredients. A rotating list of mostly natural wines. Get comfy in our snug, vintage-inspired room, under an impressionist floral ceiling arch.

Website
florettetoronto.com
Address
1168 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J5, Canada
Plus Code
JHVF+6R Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:30–10:30 PM
Wednesday
5:30–11 PM
Thursday
5:30–11 PM
Friday
5 PM–12 AM
Saturday
5 PM–12 AM
Sunday
5–10 PM

Services

Service options
Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Cosy Upmarket
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
276 reviews

Most Mentioned

cocktails (76) rigatoni (31) bone marrow (19) manila clams (15) chocolate tart (13) pork chop (12) hamachi crudo (9) striploin (9) roasted cabbage (7) rainbow trout (7)
5 stars
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★★★★★
December 12, 2024

Great simple (ut delicious) food and nice service, but the space was very loud. The Clams are excellent but it has pork in there and my friend couldn't have it. Steak was good, great flavor but a bit chewy. Overall Wishes it was less loud due to echo of all patrons. So great for casual based dining.

★★★★★
December 10, 2024

Came here to celebrate my Birthday and it was quite a treat. The food were simple but super delicious. The Clam is a must if you love seafood. Service was nice and professional and no complaints. The only problem was the spacing of the tables are a bit tight and the echo of sound made it a bit noisy and I have to yell to talk. Lucky we were move to a more quieter corner and it was better. Recommended it for a casual "good" dinner.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Service was excellent, friendly staff and attentive but not overly pushy. Location was great around liberty village. Food was excellent, different take on basic ingredients which elevates the taste. Quite enjoyed the meal. Portions were perfect for sharing and the timing was on point.

★★
October 19, 2024

The food was decent, though nothing particularly stood out. The atmosphere, however, was quite loud, making it difficult to enjoy a normal conversation. We ended up finishing our meal quickly just get to out of the noise.

★★★★★
September 15, 2024

Amazing decor and vibes but small space and the tables were a bit too close together. Opted to get the $80 chef’s choice menu as a group of 4. It was amazing value and had the chance to taste a variety of dishes, some off menu items as well. Portions were generous. Really enjoyed the heirloom tomato salad, hamachi crudo, and grilled hamachi collar for appetizers. Sea bass was cooked perfectly and there was even duck breast and striploin served for mains. We were all stuffed in the end.

★★★★★
September 12, 2024

Great food and cozy vibes. Delicious cocktails. The mezcal and rum cocktails were amazing. The pasta and crudo were our favs but everything was good! Nice spot for a group to try a bunch of stuff. Friendly staff and service.

★★★★★
August 29, 2024

Hidden gem in Queen West! Came here a few months ago, and we got the chefs choice. Everything was delicious. We were all super full at the end of the meal. Manila clams, crudo, and the rigatoni were my favourite!

★★★★★
July 30, 2024

Excellent service, truly some of the best I’ve had in awhile. Charming atmosphere and great vibe. Most importantly the food and cocktails were amazing. The cocktails sound bold but the flavours are subtle and combined so expertly. We tried the Doflamingo (it was legitimately spicy!), the sesame sake, the apple pie and the mocktail. All the food was excellent, I’d particularly recommend the mushrooms, pork chop, and steak. The only dish I didn’t love was the tuna crudo, I found the flavour profile clashed and wasn’t very tasty.

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Awesome intimate atmosphere. Attentive friendly service. Creative cocktails. Manila clams and the rigatoni highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

I love Florette.The food is incredible. You might as well do the Chefs Choice special because everything is delicious. The vibe is exactly what I am looking for when I go out for dinner in the city. Authentic. Sexy. Understated. *Recommend sitting at the bar and chatting with the bartender while he casually throws a cocktail to perfection. Order the Hamachi Crudo.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Excellent food and service. Beautiful warm mood lighting that sets the perfect ambience for a date night. The furniture and decor were high quality. I had the trout and the sauce was perfectly flavourful with a crispy skin on the fish. My fiancé had the striploin. Great flavour!

November 22, 2024

Quite disappointed with customer service here, we were emailing about a full venue buyout when they stopped replying to my emails, even though I confirmed our reservation and we were just waiting on the contract. Followed up a couple times then called, when they finally told me theyd given the spot to a different group. Pretty let down they didnt even email to let us know. I know its a busy season but we thought this was locked in, only be told otherwise after having to chase down an answer. Unfortunate, another new Toronto establishment I wont be supporting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

This was a shockingly good experience all around. We just happened to stop in on a Tuesday while visiting from NYC. I like to think New York has the best restaurants in the world. Wow were we surprised when we were treated to a master set of culinary, cocktail and service delights at Florette. Where to start? Try everything because the chefs here are experimenting with flavors and clearly playing at another level. Each dish felt meticulously considered. Sautéed mushrooms packed with flavors. Hamachi Crudo combined with a delicious sauce and surprising texture. The salad was everything a salad dreams to be. The pastrami with deconstructed pea soup so creative. The trout somehow was both light and rich. The penne vodka a paragon of simple elegance. The pork chop a beautiful mystery combination of southwestern meets Jamaican flavors? Then my favorite their Doflamingo tequila / mezcal drink infused with adobo genius! By the time we got to dessert we just said yes. It was a chocolate tart with the perfect combination of crunch, sweetness, and melt in your mouth goodness. Again, the kitchen nailed it. Bravo to the entire team. This is what winning tastes like

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Very organized and impressive service. Food was exceptional

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Came here for a dinner with six people, and it was wonderful -- ambience, hospitality, food, etc.

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Service started out great. Friendly, knowledgeable server. Great cocktails. Good wine. Delicious apps and mains, beautifully plated. Beautiful if small room. We were seated at a table that butted right up, uncomfortably close, to a booth which is placed in the window, facing the dining room. So we felt like we were sitting with the people in the booth. Our reservation was for 6:30. An hour and a half in, the four of us had finished eating our mains. The plates weren t yet cleared.but the server told us we had the table for just 15 more minute and that they had two other reservations for that table. We could order dessert but we d have to be gone in 15 minutes. We didn t order dessert. And before we knew it, our coats were at the table. While everything tasted good, we left the restaurant with a bad taste in our mouth having been rushed out. We won t be back.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great meal & nice interior - get the mushrooms, beats & clams, would probs not get the pork chops and chocolate tart if I return (still tasty though)

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

mushrooms were disappointing, limited side-by-side seating for dates Everything else was great: bread, clams, bas, the tart, and the real jerk Food

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Been a regular here since they ve opened and have always had a positive experience. I ve come to know the staff by name and have always been treated exceptionally. Food is 10/10 and their carefully curated cocktail menu always has me impressed. Jerry, harlie, Alex and Glenn - you guys have always been so kind to me.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

We really enjoyed our evening at Florette. We did the $80 chefs menu with wine pairings. Much of it was very good - just a couple items that didn t sing to us. Sadly, the duck was quite tough, but the flavour was great! We also really enjoyed the wine pairings, really thoughtful and well suited for the foods. Would definitely try it again!

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Service was impeccable, the space itself was perfect. It s rare I get high top seating and am comfortable throughout the whole meal, but the chairs were great. The food was cooked perfectly but oversalted (I got the sea bass for reference), and the butter for the bread was also too salty. The rigatoni was really good, but I almost always feel like I could recreate something similar at home, and this didn t make me feel differently.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Left speechless the chef and owner have created a michelin star worthy restaurant. Its a hidden gem.. Just brilliant

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Amazing food. Ribeye is top-notch ! Chocolate mousse was amazing. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Tiny place, so make reservations. I was only there for dessert and cocktails, but cant wait to return for dinner. Their dessert, the chocolate tart, was delicious and rich. The cocktails were inventive and tasty, but a few on the list were unavailable, which was a shame.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Beautiful space, excellent service, excellent food.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great Restaurant! Great service and staff! We ordered the $80 chef choice, and most are delicious! Are favourites are the Manila clams, the duck, and the tomato dish! Flavour explosion! The dessert was also excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Despite the dessert being amazing I wish there was another option - perhaps more fruity and light..but it was a great experience and will come back soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The clams were to die for and the sirloin steak with plums was perfectly cooked and tender. This is gonna be our new date night spot with my wife. Food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Best culinary experience in Toronto. We are foodies and ordered the chefs choice and wine pairings and it was phenomenal. Incredible ambience, palate experience, variety of flavours and experience. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Beautiful decor, cute eclectic cocktails. Would recommend the Chefs menu! Every dish was unique and the flavours worked so well together. Our server was excellent and we felt very much taken care of. Would definitely dine here again.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The food was delicious but the mains are very very literal. I got the $85 steak main and all I got was a sliced piece of steak, there s no sides to the meal. For the price you d think you would get some potato or side salad option. No literally just steak on a plate. Very very good steak but for $85 I d expect a real meal with various food groups

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

All of it is amazing, their kitchen was closing in 10 mins they still served us with amazing food, I d highly recommend their marinated mushroom. The portion size was just right and their food has so much flavour. Jaby was kind enough to share insights about every meal before serving. It s a must try place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Fantastic customer service, unreal rigatoni, superb cocktails. What a great little spot in Queen West. 100% going back there for the Rigatoni!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Food was delicious, service was 10/10, and decently priced considering we re in Toronto and everything is uber expensive. highly recommend and don t skip the crudo!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Good food, great cocktails, very slow service, nice setting but very bad acoustics

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Came here for a friends bday dinner and truly loved it. My friend has celiac and is pregnant at the moment, and when we ordered the chef s menu, everything was tailored to her sensitivities. The staff was lovely, drinks were great, really good experience all around.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Such a cute spot!! Tried the hamachi crudo, marinated mushrooms and rigatoni. Everything was delicious. Great cocktails as well. Weird but surprisingly good: picked pear martini.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Place is gorgeous. We sat at the bar and Isaiah, a newer bartender, took good care of us. He sold us on both specials (a ricotta agnolotti with mushrooms in a corn gravy, and trout with seared peaches in some sort of miso sauce) and both were delicious and beautiful to look at. Had marinated mushrooms and hamachi crudo to start, and mussels in nduja butter prior to the mains. Mussels were bonkers. Cocktails were very nice. Will definitely be back.

Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Told your closed but you have patrons still dining & drinking 5min before then make it make sense .snobby no ty found a nicer place elsewhere

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Food is delicious and service is amazing. Listen to the servers recommendations, I was unsure about a cocktail order but happy I took the rec. for the funky martini 5/5 restaurant

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

One of the best experiences I have had in a while. Service was 10/10, friendly and attentive and super knowledgeable. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted right away by Anthony who brought us to our table. I highly recommend listening to their suggestions. Ian, Li, Alex, Glen, Isaiah and Jaby were all so helpful and ready to answer any question we had!! The cocktails are adventurous and delicious. How they got jerk flavour into a cocktail I ll never understand but my goodness was it magical. I also recommend doing the chefs choice. The chef sends out multiple dishes of their choice. Every bite was delicious and exciting as we didn t know what we were getting until it was in front of us. The staff explained every dish thoroughly which added to the ambiance and service. I really liked this option as I got to eat things I normally wouldn t have ordered but everything was so delicious it s hard to pick a favourite! The hand rolled rigatoni, hamachi crudo, duck breast, tomato salad and clams were amazing! I will 100% be coming back and recommending this place to anyone I know.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Had a dinner date at Florette and absolutely loved it! Food was amazing and service was excellent. Jerry was super welcoming, accommodating and knowledgeable - truly made it a great dining experience!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I m going to be really sad when more people find out that this is the best restaurant in the queen west area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We had a reservation for a group of 6 on a Saturday night, and shared the chefs menu. It was great value and we were able to try some of almost everything on the menu - the amount of food was perfect and they were absolutely to lean the overall menu to accommodate our pescatarian with us (he skipped a couple courses and ate extra of others). We enjoyed every dish - especially the hamachi collar special, the rigatoni, mushrooms, and bread. The signature cocktails were amazing too! Service was very good and well-paced. Overall a wonderful celebratory dinner.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Service was very personable, atmosphere and food were great. Get the Clams!

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Florette has an incredible menu and cocktail list. It has been on my list for a very long time, and I was finally able to come by this week with a dinner reservation to their patio. They advertise their back patio yet the patio atmosphere does not match the internal atmosphere whatsoever. It is *very* cramped and the furniture is of poor quality. Reminds me of a dive bar. Theres a similar review from last summer so clearly the restaurant hasnt done anything about it. Server declined to re-seat us inside due to lack of space, yet somehow found space for a different couple who had simply walked-in after us without a reservation. Unfortunately this has tainted my image of this highly desirable establishment. I am writing this review so those who want a nice date night during the summer make sure to book inside, not outside.

★★★
August 22, 2024

Beautiful place. Good cocktails. Food was okay.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Everything here is beautiful , worth the waiting. Highly recommend making a reservation ahead.

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Servers were great. Cocktails were fantastic but took forever. The food was good but not anything to make a trip for. I d come back for the cocktails (maybe). All around it was just a little too slow for food and cocktails with this being quite underwhelming when it did arrive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Small, intimate and delicious. Love that their menu changes while still keeping some popular dishes! Faves are their bread & butter, manila clams, rigatoni, striploin, rainbow trout and chocolate tart.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Best in queen west

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Cute and intimate restaurant! Great service, and it was super fun to go with the Chefs Menu. We had about 6 courses, and was very full at the end of it all. I also appreciated the detailed attention of the host to seat us in a cute corner booth to celebrate our anniversary with a bit of privacy from the rest of the restaurant. Thank you, Florette!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Fantastic food and service. A 4 on the otherwise lovely room only because it was EXTREMELY loud, but it was a Saturday at peak time and I dont think they could do much about this except take out a few tables but then lose $$$ so that wont happen! Overall, really enjoyed and would go back, on a Wednesday though and hope for a quieter experience.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Had an excellent time at Florette yesterday, every dish was perfectly flavoured. We had the bread, fish crudo, mushrooms, and striploin. My favorites were the crudo and steak. Will definitely come back for the clams and chocolate cake! We sat by the bar and it was nice seeing how much effort the bartenders put into the cocktails.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

I had a good experience at Florette, located on Queen street west and Northcote avenue. The food was enjoyable, and the interior is beautifully decorated. I went with my sister, who started with the chicken croquettes and rated them 3.5/5. We both tried the chefs recommendation the roasted cauliflower which was nutty but, in my opinion, lacked a bit of flavor. The rigatoni was definitely the star of the show, with each pasta piece coated in a delicious vodka sauce and topped with parmesan cheese and a hint of spice. The food seems to be of high quality, and I would definitely come back to try more of their menu.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Food was delicious, cocktails were unique and tasty, and the service was great. Would definitely come back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

What an amazing restaurant! Food, Service, and Atmosphere were all spectacular! Our server Harley, was super helpful, fun, and made some great recommendations! The overall service team is also amazing, they were super on top of bussing and making sure our table was clean at all times! I ve never had a restaurant wipe our table and get the crumbs off while dining! I love it! We also never ran out of water! They were constantly on top of our table, making sure all of our needs were met without us even having to ask! 10/10 service. Food was 10/10, we came here for the rigatoni, and boy it did not disappoint! The mushrooms, clams, and even the bread and butter were all to die for! It was so good my group ordered a Round 2 of some dishes! I definitely want to come back to try the bone marrow and also the dessert! We were so stuffed! The atmosphere was very pleasant! Super cute, small, but bustling! The decor is very nice and it s not too dim inside like some other restaurants! Overall, this was an amazing experience! Perfect restaurant for any occasion! Birthday, anniversary, first date, catch up with friends, etc. I will definitely be back to dine again!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Beautiful small restaurant with charm. Excellent service, food and cocktails. However, it can get very loud at night. Prefer to be seated on the sides and not in the middle as there is a lot of traffic.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

I have been hearing some great buzz about this place and I m glad I finally made it. Had a spectacular meal there. The service was perfect, and the food and drinks were excellent. The hamachi appetizer was the best hamachi I ve ever had - a fantastic mix of unexpected flavors and textures that were just WOW. A lovely (but compact) space as well. Definitely worth a visit!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Chef Chis Vietnamese pop-up menu was an absolute delight! I loved the creative interpretations of traditional dishes. The Tép Maques playful textures and luxurious caviar were a perfect start. My favorite was the Ph Bourguignon the pho spices created a unique depth of flavor (except if features with pandan rice, itd blow the industry away). I expertly paired the dishes with Chef Chis wine selections: white with the appetizers, rosé for the Bún Ch , Martini for the Canh chua and a King of Heart red alongside the pho. Service was attentive, and the experience felt truly special. Highly recommended for adventurous foodies!

May 22, 2024

Simply underwhelming food, cocktails and ambiance. Paid $140 for two and had to go elsewhere for dinner after. For the same price, better options on Queen or Ossington. Would not recommend or return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Just came here for drinks, but the atmosphere and the cocktails were lovely.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Amazing spot for unique cocktails, and super tasty food. Recently went again for the late night menu and it didnt miss.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Had a late dinner and absolutely loved it - swordfish was amazing, never eat beets but their beet appetizer was fantastic

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Awesome bar with a great management team very attentive to our table great cocktails would highly recommend everything about this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

This was one of the best restaurants I ve been to in a while. Cocktails were unique and really great and the food was truly amazing. Our server and the other servers around made the evening even better.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Thank you Florette Team for another amazing dining experience. The Chefs tasting menu was incredible! Spot on with every dish! Great wine and cocktails and impeccable service! Highly recommended to many! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Florette and opted for the Chef s Choice menu an experience that surpass all expectations. We indulged in 10 dishes and each one was a delightful surprise. The flavors were spot-on and the cocktails were delicious. We ll definitely be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I had a great dinner with a friend at Florette. Very cozy vibes and no loud music. Cocktails were incredible too. Only criticism is the plates are a tad small for the price. Still worth it, though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Really great food, would absolutely recommend the chef s tasting menu. The duck and ravioli in particular was great, and the cocktails were also fantastic. Great service and atmosphere as well, 10/10 would recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Simply one of my favourite restaurants to go to for delicious food, the loveliest service and just a beautiful space to marvel at. We did the chef s tasting menu for $80pp and the value of this meal is insane, many waistbands were stretched to their limits lol Thank you team Florette, our group of 8 girls were so well taken care of!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Food was delicious

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Phenomenal tasting menu and service. The Rigatoni vodka was a little underwhelming compared to the rest of the menu items. A spaghetti limone or puttanesca would do well as a pasta dish in contrast with the tasting menu, especially after the clam dish. Two recommendations for the vodka sauce, would be some guanciale and or Gorgonzola cheese on top. All of the other dishes were fantastic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great little space that is easy to walk past if you arent looking. The interior is very cozy and inviting. The staff were great and attentive. We chose the chefs choice for $67 and they were able to accommodate our ask of no seafood. The amount of food was quite generous and we left STUFFED. Our top favourites were the juicy pork chop, marinated mushrooms, and airy chocolate tart. Maybe it was an off night but the roasted cabbage is skippable - nothing stood out about it. The cocktail menu is creative and interesting. We enjoyed the pickled pear martini and a carbonated cocktail made with gentian flowers. For those that do eat seafood, we only heard great things around us about Florettes signature dish, the Manila clams.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Everything at Florette was fabulous. Small restaurant and has a beautiful ceiling. Every dish we ordered was great. Manila clams were a hit with a bit of heat. The rigatoni was also one of my favourites of the night. Service was exceptional, fresh plates and cutlery with every dish, helped us understand the dishes and the staff genuinely having a nice drink at the bar after their shift. I wish this was closer to my area and I d be there more frequently!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Delicious food, great vibrant ambiance. Highly recommended. We did the chefs tasting menu, which was great value given the huge amounts of food we got. Every dish was fantastic and we all walked away stuffed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous restaurant, perfect for any special occasions. The pasta is to die for.

★★★
March 22, 2024

Went there last night, but I don t think we ll be going back. Atmosphere was good, although the restaurant is very cramped for space. We couldn t keep our jackets with us, and the service insisted they hang them somewhere else to save space, I get it. The service was good, but we felt VERY rushed. Their sittings are not even 2 hours long so if you have a cocktail and a tasting menu be prepared to rush through all your dishes and eat dessert while paying the bill and having people waiting for you to get up and leave. For a $600+ dinner for four, we didn t appreciate being rushed, and haven t experienced this at similar restaurants. Maybe add 15-30mins to your seating times. We were struggling to finish the dishes before the next ones came. The veggie food was excellent and so were the cocktails, but they didn t have my first two choices so I settled for a manhattan. The meats on the other hand were poor. There is no bone marrow dish anymore so don t expect to get that, instead that dish was replaced with Pork Secreto with is basically the chewiest strips of pork fat that you ll ever have. We sent ours back (we didn t want a replacement), only to later be presented with another full dish of the very same pork we sent back. The sirloin was well cooked but needed salt, and I thought the duck was ok but the rest of the table disagreed, saying it was tough. We didn t try the ribeye. Dessert was delicious but we couldn t finish it because we had to vacate our table for the next guests. Overall it was an ok experience but maybe it s designed to share only a couple of dishes and have a drink. Definitely not enough time to have a full tasting menu without feeling rushed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Came here for a date night last week and was blown away. We had the chefs menu and it was incredible - more specifically, the rigatoni alla vodka, clams, crudo, beets, everything impressed us. We loved the artistic cocktails and enjoyed how everyone who works there comes to the table at some point to engage with you about the many dishes we tried. Will definitely be back soon! Cheers Guys!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Had a really great experience last night - bartenders were super fun, food was excellent, service was lovely, and ambiance was spot on. They have a really interesting drink menu but also made a great amaretto sour. We had the rigatoni, swordfish, clams, crudo and pork - everything was fantastic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great experience. Tasting menu is well worth it!!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

We were here last Saturday night for dinner. highly recommended and enjoyed our dinner, great service and food was amazing. Small portions of the food but we loved it cause we could enjoy more than just 2 plates. Absolutely delicious! We would love to visit again. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

What a great Toronto gem! My husband and I celebrated an anniversary with dinner at Florette and the whole experience was fantastic from start to finish. As described by our server, there is no distinct type of cuisine and he recommended getting a few dishes to sample the menu. Every dish was extremely flavourful and the pacing between courses was timed perfectly. Highly suggest getting the bread and using it to soak up sauces from any of the dishes! It would be nice to see more than one dessert option, though the chocolate tart was decadent without being too rich. Theres an extensive cocktail menu with a variety of creative options, as well as plenty of traditional bar rail cocktails and wine. Service was excellent and attentive throughout. It is a small spot with only a few tables and bar seating, so it can feel a bit tight/cozy. The atmosphere is lovely, not too loud, and the restaurant is beautifully decorated -- that ceiling! Highly recommend: marinated mushrooms, manila clams, swordfish, and rigatoni

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

10/10 experience across service, food, cocktails, ambiance, value for money, and overall experience. Will definitely be coming back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Love the ambiance and cocktails were really delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

the food was absolutely mouthwatering. i would definitely come back in the future for its bone narrow dish. The cocktails were also pretty tasty. The vibe and ambiance is what makes Florette stands out from others and it s now one of my favorite spot to dine in.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great food! Loved the hamachi appetizer and the mushrooms. Service was friendly. Would deffo come back :-)

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Food was 10/10 and the service was great! BUT this place is so incredibly loud it was disturbing and overwhelming. Had to pretty much shout to maintain a conversation.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We ve tried three dishes, and we liked all of them, every sauce was uniquely flavored, bring out a special taste.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Had an amazing experience at Florette for dinner last night with some girlfriends. We ordered the Chefs Choice menu and it didnt dissapoint! The duck and striploin were cooked to perfection. Hamachi crudo and clams were the table favorite. Also highly recommend the orange creamsicle cocktail!! Service was great - staff is extremely friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Amazing ambience, service, and most importantly, food!! Florette was perfect from every perspective - cocktails were sooooo good (Open Sesame and Orange Creamsicle), while the duck, clams, and rigatoni might be some of the best I ve ever had. Highly recommend this place for any occasion!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Came here and got a spot at the bar. Food was delicious and cocktails were super interesting. Ordered 6 dishes and not a single one was a let down, everything we ordered was amazing. Service was good and no major complaints. The timing of the food coming out was a bit all over the place, all our starters came out at once, and then we were left waiting for the rest while tables that ordered after us got service first.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Loved the vibe and loved the menu. Unique dishes that I havent seen elsewhere as there seemed to be more floral dishes as opposed to the usual butter heavy dishes. Definitely funky like their website suggests

★★
February 22, 2024

The service it s very good and friendly, the vibe it s really nice, very beautiful and cozy But the food don t meet with the place I have the pear salad that was terrible I even finish half and the pasta Rigatoni that s very simple and no flavor at all, the drink was good though

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Loved the intimate decor and of course the food. Big fan of the hamachi crudo, bone marrow, and chocolate tart. The waiters had very colourful personalities.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Florette made our Valentines dinner truly a memorable one. We were served their pre-fixed Valentines day menu which was very tasty, every dish was really a 5/5. Service was phenomenal as staff was always attentive and regularly checked in to ensure all was taken care of. The place itself is very cozy, obviously the main focal point is the beautiful flower art ceiling which did not disappoint. Would definitely recommend if youre looking for a date night or to celebrate a special occasion!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Went there for my sons birthday and the food was amazing!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Great experience, with delicious food, and considerate, charming and friendly staff. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for an intimate dining experience. Its unpretentious and easy, but also delivers on the details. I also enjoyed the space itself, which wasnt too big, and had tasteful decor. The drink and dining menu seemed to combine interesting flavours without being too alienating.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

The food and service was amazing! Definitely try the rigatoni and chocolate tart, theyre delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

I recently stopped by for the Slow Jams pop-up. Service, food and atmosphere are top-notch. This is a very cozy neighborhood spot which deserves your time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We sat at the bar with a 10pm reso and had an exceptional experience. Bar staff was fun to talk to, food and drinks were all hits.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Came here with a group of friends and tried everything on the menu! I must say that we were impressed and this new little restaurant has raised the bar for food for us in Toronto. Some of our highlights were: 1. Beets in the ground: it is mind blowing how they made beets taste so delicious! We are usually not fans of beets but we loved everything about this dish. I feel like vegetables are often glanced over on a restaurant s menu, but this is a must order. It is so refreshing and savory at the same time - highly recommend. 2. Roasted cabbage - this was also another hidden gem. Usually we wouldn t really order cabbage at a restaurant but we are so glad we got to try this! This is a must order as well - the texture was perfect and the taste profile was also fantastic. 3. Rigatoni - if you are a fan of carbone s famous spicy vodka rigatoni, we d say this is pretty comparable. It is savory, not too acidic with a hint of spice. Our rigatoni was cooked to perfection - al dente and we really have no complaints. 4. Corn pakoras - these were delicious as well and I don t think we ve had anything like this! Such a great appetizer and addition to your table to share. Honestly, everything else was also really delicious and I d highly recommend everyone to come with a few friends so can order the whole menu (the menu is not too big so this is totally doable). Aside from the food, the space is intimate & hip and it is a great spot for hanging out with friends or even a date night. Also recommend doing everything family style so you get to try a bit of everything!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

beautiful space, lovely people, delicious food, and fun drinks !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really impressed with the renovations and the rebrand. Food was fantastic. Kudos to chef and management

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Florette took us by surprise, in a nice way. The cocktails were well prepared, the dishes were highlighting the veggies and fruits perfectly, everything was very well balanced. The ambiance was also great. I d come back and would recommend if you re in the Queen West area.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Went tonight and I m so glad I did! The decor and ambience was great. Our server was lovely as were all the other staff I interacted with. The pork chop was delicious and unique. The chocolate tarte was very tasty. My friends meals looked good too, in particular the steak.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Such a great ambiance! The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable and our dinner was excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Bar florette: 4.5/5 The beet dish felt composed. Slightly sweet beet, cool sorrel leaves, and a goat cheese crema that was not as gamey as straight goat cheese would be but it was definitely goat cheese. The umami soil added an intriguing crunch, almost reminiscent of quinoa to me. For food, I also got the corn pakoras. Well fried, crunchy outside with a slightly soft inside. Nice bites of corn and the size of them were a nice snacking size as well. The romesco sauce didnt really taste of much to me, but at the very least it didnt take away from the corn pakora. Now, the biggest surprise for me, the Al Pastor cocktail. My fav cocktail Ive had ever. Creamy, slightly sweet, tropical feeling, very well hidden alcohol taste. And it came with a pineapple leather that is A1. Service was cool, bartenders were chill and attentive considering how busy they were. They also let me take an extra pineapple leather for the road when I asked so plus in my books. Place is super small, but I feel like they make good use of it. I feel like I got kinda lucky getting a spot, glad it was just me because Id probably need a reservation if I was with anyone else. Expensive imo, but I think every new place that opens in Toronto from this point on is gonna be what I consider expensive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great ambience & the food is absolutely delicious made with fresh, tasty and local ingredients. Service is very friendly too! Will definitely be coming back

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is incredible. Customer service is perfect . Highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The service was great and the food and cocktail recommendations were on point. The food was delicious, especially the pork chop! And the cocktails were super interesting and super tasty!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food, ambience and the friendly service made our night. The bone marrow nachos are a must try. The steak, rigatoni and chocolate pie are simply fire.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I discovered Florette byway of the lighting designer Huey Light Shop, and what a treat it was! The staff was welcoming and friendly from start to end. The space was sexy and cool with a beautiful ceiling design. As for the food, every dish was outstanding. I appreciated the order and cadence in which the food was brought out, enough time to savour each one without it feeling rushed or delayed. The beets were absolutely delicious, we couldn t get enough of them! (Pictured: Corn Pakoras, Beets in the ground, Roasted Cabbage, Rainbow Trout and Chocolate Tart) Dietary restrictions: The waiter asked if there were any dietary restrictions or allergies the kitchen should know about.

★★
December 22, 2023

Ordered 4 dishes, the beets in the ground, manila clams, bone marrow, and the rainbow trout. Was most excited about trying the bone marrow but found hair in the dish and although they removed the bone marrow from the bill and also comped our first round of drinks, as well as added a chocolate dessert, it did affect the rest of our dining experience. Overall we enjoyed the concept of the dishes but we felt they missed the mark. My friend and I enjoyed the trout and gailan from the trout dish the most. Not sure if we came on an off night or if the reviews are inflated but thought to share our experience. Also noticed that the tables, with groups of four people (while we were two people) that arrived an hour later than us were served all their dishes and drinks before us. Seems like they are a bit short staffed and the space is a little cramped when busy. Pretty decor and a nice vibe.

December 22, 2023

Toronto is known for its diverse food culture and this place is the worst I have eaten at in a while. Rigatoni tasted like it was one of those frozen grocery store meals you microwave. Bone marrow was awful the chilli was too over powering. The golden berry salad was below average at best. Definitely recommend skipping this place as the ingredients aren t chosen with thought .

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic cocktails in a beautiful space with great service. Beets and the clams are the standout dishes you cant miss!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Came with a few friends, the owner was so lovely. They check your coat because it s quite a tight spot. Feels very exclusive and romantic. The bone marrow and chips is melt in your mouth good. Only downside (not worth taking away a star for) was that the drinks took quite a while and our second round of mains took almost an hour to come out. But hardly noticed because the atmosphere was so good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ive booked a reservation for 4 people and so glad we did because our table was ready for seating the moment we arrived. Everyone there was exceptionally friendly and very attentive despite it being a full house that night. The arch cieling and the little decors are so romantic, it really adds to the ambiance and the whole experience. Weve ordered their bread & butter and chicken croquettes to start off and they came out fairly quick which was amazing because we were starving. Their Manila Clams and the sauce was superb - they give you bread to dip into the sauce as well. Their marinated mushroom dish was delicious - we ended ordering more. Weve also tried the rainbow trout, sirloin steak and rigatoni which were all mouthwatering. You can really tell each dish was curated carefully. Theyve also timed all the dishes so that we could enjoy each dish fresh! Definitely an easy date spot!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Everything was great! Service (Melanie) was attentive and made good conversation (even gave me a grape hi-chew as I had never tried the flavour hehe), bar (shout out nick!!) and management (Matt was sweet, himself and nick brought us over some house shots). Food was ah-maz-ing. We had just come from Europe a month ago and we re craving croquettes their chicken and cheesy ones were delicious! Cocktails were gorgeous. Everything was perfect! Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I came to Florette for my birthday and let me say it was a great way to celebrate. My drink was very strong but it was so pretty. The food was delicious - my favourite dishes were beets in the ground and manila clams. Vibes were great and it is such a beautiful spot. Love love love!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The beets with umami dirt were fantastic. 5 stars.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Just had an amazing dinner at Florette. Food was delicious and in appropriate portion sizes. The cocktails were super unique and yummy. Our server, Mel, was exceptional - kind, lovely, and gave great suggestions. Best meal out I ve had in Toronto in awhile. Highly recommend and will definitely be going back soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Loved everything, the food especially was incredible. Our server was super friendly and helpful (we had trouble picking mains because everything looked so good and she gave great advice). I will be returning. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Stopped by on a whim as I walked by hungry. Luckily I got a seat right away at the bar and got service quickly. I tried a couple of their homemade sodas: Lemon-Lime and Ginger. Both were tasty and affordable. Had the Rainbow Trout for my main. Came with Miso Squash Puree and the Gai Ian with white sesame dressing. The trout was perfect. Both sides were amazing. The Gai Ian was unreal. Id eat a 2nd servicing of it. Got the chocolate tart with a side of white chocolate and it was great. If youre a fan of chocolate...get the chocolate tart. Parking: Parking on Queen Street.

★★★
December 22, 2023

The food and cocktails were super tasty, but the value was not great. The portions were smaller than I wouldve hoped for, given the price.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The restaurant was cozy and absolutely beautiful. The ambiance, food and drinks were amazing - the whole trifecta effect. Perfect place for date night, girls night or a small group dinner party. Food was all shareable style and everything I tried was delicious. I really enjoyed their cocktails, all the drinks I tried were unique and tasty! The presentation of all dishes and drinks were top notch and I could tell a lot of thought was put into creating each dish/ drinks. Service was great, all staff were genuinely friendly people. For those that appreciate decor - all the light fixtures were different/ unique, and they also had vintage plates and cups that were personally thrifted! I want to give a shout out to Jerry and Matt for an incentive dining experience - I highly recommend Florette and will be returning :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We went to Florette excited by the new restaurant in the area with an incredible interior. We weren t let down as we were seated you could tell it had a relaxed, and approachable vibe with an upscale hint. The menu is very easy to understand and we got exactly what we thought we would. We ordered the 7 course menu which is 64$ per person and shared two drinks: the mocktail ginger mule and grape cocktail. Both were good but the mocktail was fantastic. Light, and refreshing while the other cocktail was good but was pretty store for better or worse. The food we ended up getting was bread and butter, beets in the ground, clams, strip loin, marinated mushrooms, and the salad. The best in our opinion were the marinated mushrooms, salad, clams, and strip loin. While there were amazing the mushrooms were very garlicky so would warn whoever gets them next! The strip loin was very salty but the meat was cook phenomenally. The salad was out of this world! It might be our new favourite salad rivalling the big greeny from berhardts! Above all else was the service. I haven t experienced service like that in as long as I can remember. They were on top of everything and rarely did I even think I needed something before they were there to ask about it. I am extremely excited to go back soon as they told us their menus will begin changing monthly and adding a late night eats menu as well. Thank you Florette!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Quick spot to have an intimate date night

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had a decent time at this restaurant. Space is pretty tight. Food was good. Service was good! Food not too heavy, all the flavours were great and worked well with each other. Food was nice and simple. We had the mushrooms, croquettes, rigatoni, and fish.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wonderful little restaurant with delicious drinks and food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Spent both new years and my birthday here. Incredible atmosphere. Amazing food. This place is a must.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food and service was just perfect. I highly recommend. I rarely take the time to provide reviews (which is not good), but Florette was so lovely and amazing I want others to to know.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing dining experience from the service to ambience to food. 10/10

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Loved the bone marrow.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

small portion, way over priced ..

★★
December 22, 2023

Way over priced for home made like taste. Very small portion. Not worth it. I don t get how this price got this many good reviews.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

stop reading reviews and go have a fantastic dinner already. highly recommend the bone marrow and clams to start but honestly everything is great.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Florette has a beautiful aesthetic that, unfortunately, overshadows the food for an overall average experience. The cabbage and nduja clam dishes were winners and the pork chop was okay. However the asparagus which is served cold, and the bone marrow which was unexpectedly a nacho dish reminiscent of Taco Bell were disappointments. The servers were very attentive and of the cocktails I tried, the sesame and pisco ones were quite good. While adventurous, Id skip the miso cocktail. An interesting spot to try once but probably not one Id try again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing and unique dishes for a reasonable price! (Crazy I know) Came here for date night and was pleasantly surprised at the trendy and cozy atmosphere! Highly recommend ordering the Manila clams and bone marrow dishes! Portion sizes are big too!!! ( ) OMNOMNOMNOM! Service was also a 10/10!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Gerry be bussin

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food and service were excellent! Will absolutely be back. The mushrooms and rigatoni were delicious and the drinks were creative.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food and cocktails were fantastic! Will be back for sure. Thanks Alex for the amazing recommendations.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service, excellent food with great wine pairings. One of my new favs

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A new restaurant replacing Nuit restaurant. Great service, good food. Very chill vibe. Definitely try the cocktails.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A cool place to hangout, Drink and dine with friends under the floral sky.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

For my fellow asthmatic friends, order the Not From The Sea . That s the most crisp drink I ever had, as if I just took a puff from a fresh out of the pharmacy blue inhaler. Honestly at a loss for words- Florette was intentional from the eats to the interior design. Rich eats in a beautiful space that s overflowing with creativity and friendly staff. Quality comparable to 2 of my fav places, Bar Raval and Reina. We ll definitely be back whenever we get the chance :) Eats: Bread & Butter, 10/10 Marinated Mushrooms, 10/10 Asparagus, 10/10 Bone Marrow, 10/10 Pork Chop in Brandy Cream, 10/10 Striploin in Coffee Parsnip Puree, 10/10 Chocolate Tart, 10/10 Drinks: Not from the Sea, 20/10 Ube Horchata, 10/10 Open Sesame, 10/10 (Tastes likes Yakult, if you know you know) Cafe Amalfi, 10/10 A recommended Martini, 10/10 Terrarium, 10/10 Tepache Colada, 10/10 (Go to their Insta for better pics, as you can see how many drinks I ve had my pics do not do justice, they just gradually got blurrier as the drinks came)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Totally forgot to review this place. Pork chops is best in the city. Cooked to perfection. Beverages are amazing. And lastly, such a beautiful room!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a great experience at Florette! The vodka rigatoni was incredible, service was super friendly, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was a 10/10

★★
December 22, 2023

Only the service was good. Food is below average, ordered the steak, which was cold and super chewy, not juicy at all. The pasta was average as well, but much better than the steak..shows you how bad the steak actually was.

★★★
December 22, 2023

The service was quick, friendly and attentive and the cocktails were good. But truthfully, the food was not good. We had the scallops which were just sweet and jammy - no other balance to the dish and the bone marrow, which was sadly a $24 nacho dish. The lovely richness of the marrow was completely lost in ground beef and sauces. Dessert was fine but needed a little salt.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Florette was an unparalleled experience. One of the best restaurants I ve been to in Toronto! Amazing food, unique cocktails, great service, and beautiful interior. Menu is extremely thought out with Michelin quality dishes. We ordered the bone marrow, striploin, clams, roasted cabbage, and sea bass. Portion sizes were huge, and each dish was a pleasant surprise that embodied unique flavours. Highly recommend the striploin with the coffee parsnip purée, but I don t think you can go wrong with anything - everything was super tasty. Cocktails were creative and refreshing - we tried the tepache colada, ube horchata, and cucumber roll. All were great. Service was very attentive and friendly. Definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu. Do your tastebuds a favour and drop by!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

10/10 would recommend, want to come back asap!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I won t spoil too, too much all I can say is, you definitely need to check this place out.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very attentive service, plates came out super fast though, we finished dinner within 50 minutes so it felt a bit rushed. Dishes fairly priced for Toronto but nothing really jumped out to me. Cabbage and croquettes were the highlight for me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Memorably excellent service. As an Aussie, nothing is more annoying as feeling obligated to tip for average service. But the Florette team was amazing. Great food. If Im nitpicking, we over-ordered and didnt enjoy the bone marrow as much as the rest of the meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

the food was amazing especially accompanied by the knowledgeable servers who helped us pick our meal. super fresh and had interesting flavours. it looked dim and fancy which was very cool.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Exceptional food and service here, beautiful atmosphere . The dishes are small but delicious! My favourite was the beets. Florette is an excellent addition to the queen west food scene

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Small and intimate space. Tasteful interior. The food and cocktails are both delicious and satisfactory. Will easily become my after work regular bar spot! Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Go for the food, stay for the cocktails. Great vibe and beautifully decorated space.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I attended a friends birthday party at this venue and it turned out to be a great choice. We struggled to find a place that could accommodate a group of 6-8 people and also allowed splitting tabs, but this place fit the bill perfectly. The highlight was definitely the incredibly delicious food that left us all satisfied. However, the downside was the noise level it was quite overwhelming, making it difficult to hold conversations. Additionally, the seating arrangement felt a bit cramped. Despite these minor setbacks, the fantastic food and the accommodating booking policy made the experience overall enjoyable. I would recommend this place, but just be prepared for the noise and seating situation.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I went here for dinner with 3 of my girlfriends and we all had the chefs tasting menu. The service was friendly and efficient, the food was innovative and delicious, and the atmosphere elegant and fun. I have not been to a restaurant in a long time where I was so very impressed with the value and quality of food. I wish I took pictures, but we were too busy talking and enjoying the food and ambiance, and being present to take it all in. I highly recommend Florette, and I am already looking forward to going back soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This has undoubtedly been one of my top meals this year that I keep thinking about. The food was absolutely incredible and our waitress, Melody, took such great care of us. HIGHLY recommend. Such a hidden gem that in my opinion is definitely deserving of a Michelin star. The mushroom dish in particular was so good we ordered two. Vibes, service, food, cocktails were all excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing chocolate tart and ube horchata cocktail. Good vibes with a beautiful floral ceiling and good service. Will definitely go back to try more dishes in the future. Vegetarian options: Mojo salad, heirloom tomatoes, roasted cabbage and marinated mushrooms.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Vintage style interiors welcome you with a long narrow restaurant of tables. You cannot order from the bar. The cocktails are okay but took a long time to come. For the price you pay,I was expecting more flavour, creativity or something extra but left underwhelmed. The small plates aren t super easy to share but we ordered almost everything on the menu with multiples. It will not be a place I ll come back to anytime soon.

★★
December 22, 2023

Another disappointment in terms of reviews versus actual food. The Manila clams was the only stand out dish, the rigatoni, steak and tomato salad were average at best. Wine selection was poor and patio was small and cranky with no Ambeince. Come on toronto, we need better food options with a nice ambience

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I loved my dining experience at Florette! The food, ambience, and service were excellent. At the bar, Brennon was great at explaining the optimal pairing drinks with my food selections and even entertained opening a sake bottle which is not on the menu to try. Akira who served the dishes was just as excited for me to try them as I was. He even made sure I got a taste of the chocolate tart. Jason seemed to be overseeing the whole operation seamlessly. I highly recommend this place for the beginner and advanced foodie! Thumbs up to chef Mann!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fabulous ambience Great service I really loved the vibe and atmosphere of the place Food : 5/5

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Worth Trying. Exquisite interiors with a small focused menu that unfortunately flatlines on flavours and value for money. Scallops - Skippable. A very small portion that fails to deliver on flavours compared to Wood Owl and Wynona as examples. Tomato - Skippable. Should probably double the amount of zaartar because otherwise its extremely flat. We added garlic from the mushrooms to enhance it. Mushroom - Worth Trying. Clean. Garlicky. Saucy. Bread recommended. Bone Marrow - Skippable. Not really worth it at all. Didnt get much marrow so it became a nacho plate rather quickly. The drinks were passable - relatively weak and on the sweeter side. Ube and Cucumber. Really wanted to like this but falls flat on the apps, which is where you can try the creativity of the kitchen. Takes AMEX. $70+pp

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Aesthetic, cozy restaurant. Food is average for the price as appearance.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I went here 2 days in a row! Truly a hidden gem, Florette exceeded all my expectations from ambience, service but most of all the simple yet elegant menu! I was visiting a friend from NYC and this took me back to the streets of Tribeca and the East Village. Yes!, if you re looking for a cozy romantic dinner or catching up with old friends, the team is happy to host you in this tube of floral bounty. Akira, Harley and Xie, felt like my friends who we re serving me at their house, service is blended with lovely conversation and always take their recommendations as they definitely know what s up. On my first night, I was at the bar with Alex as my bartender and man does this guy put on a show, just him mixing drinks and serving them is a performance in itself! Day 1: I ordered the bone marrow (phenomenal stuff: how can one dish be a meal and bar food at the same time??? ) and enjoyed a few cocktails, the ones that stood out the most were the Tepache Colada and the Cucumber roll. Alex gave me a tester of his Jerk seasoned cocktail and said it would go live the next day. Day 2: I came for dinner this time, jerk cocktail was live woohoo! Me and a friend shared the heirloom tomatoes and she got the sea bass and me the Striploin (those mushrooms ). Each one better than the last, a 10/10! Take a bow Jerry Zhang, Chef Mann, Jason Mcneely and team! I salute you for this fine dining experience. Thank you.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Came here with my girlfriend and some friends. The service, drinks and food were all amazing. All of the dishes we got were A1 but I will say that their scallops and clams are to die for. Definitely coming back here with my family.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I ve seen just about every Toronto girl post about this place so I really had to go and check it out myself. I ve now been with my boyfriend, and friends - Needless to say, I ve tried just about everything on Florette s menu by now and to be honest, I d eat it all again and again. I totally understand the hype and this place deserves all the praise it gets! Florette has a dark but cozy vibe, it s the perfect setting for an intimate date night/ girls night out. The staff are all extremely attentive and experts at explaining the menu, all the different ingredients incorporated into each dish, and giving fantastic recommendations. As for my favourite dish, this is hard because everything was mind blowing. However, I must highlight that I thoroughly enjoyed the sea bass, scallop crudo, and Manila clams! I licked the plates clean. It was seriously. that. good. What also surprised me was the roasted cabbage! It was SO unique and probably my favourite vegetable dish that I ve ever had at any Toronto restaurant. It was so savoury and creamy. For cocktails - I really enjoyed the Tepache Colada, and I got to try their special Jerk Chicken Cocktail (their cocktail specials change every month I believe)- which actually really tasted like Jerk Chicken. My tastebuds were BEWILDERED but in the best way possible! Overall, I highly recommend Florette to anyone. If you re reading this, just do it, book that reso, you ve got to experience the magic for yourself.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love! Food was amazing, vibe was great and our server Akira was so lovely. 10/10 Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Took my best friend out for their birthday tonight at Florette when I say I was BLOWN AWAY!! Akira was our server and showed not only insightful and helpful recommendations and product knowledge, but also was a lovely conversationalist and very charming. We felt welcome, comfortable, and enjoyed a fantastic meal. The rigatoni is to die for!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely worth the hype! The food is next level delicious and the spot is very cute. I also found it was great value for money.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had expected more from the hype but was disappointed in the food and atmosphere. Unfortunately, despite booking early, the 4 of us sat at the bar; while it was great to converse with the bartenders, it was impossible to talk amongst ourselves. The ceiling is beautiful, but with a full house, the sound is amplified. The various cocktails were excellent and expertly mixed! All 4 of us decided to go with the tasting menu as the selection from the menu sounded great. The bread & butter was absolutely delicious, as was the salad with a citrus dressing. The cabbage with the creamy sauce was fairly tasteless, the clams were very nice, and the steak which I was really looking forward to was flavourful but was very sinewy. The fish course was good, but the rigatoni was just average. All the dishes were served on tiny side plates, meaning the majority of the portions were VERY small to share amongst 4 people. The final dessert course was very delicious, but one small slice of cake among 4 people was pretty chintzy. Overall, considering our bill was a little more than $500, we left feeling less than impressed. Thankfully, the bartenders and waitstaff were really great because they definitely saved the evening!

★★★
December 22, 2023

Overpriced! The food was decent, and the service and atmosphere were nice, but the price doesnt justify the quality or quantity of food. We ordered the tasting menu, which cost over $80 per person, and we left the restaurant still hungry. The value simply isnt there. Were unlikely to return to Florette

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love this place! We got the chefs tasting which allowed us to try a little bit of all the food and it did not disappoint! The drinks were also killer! On the secret menu there s a drink called the Eyereena which was awesome! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The rigatoni was amazing, the cocktails were amazing - ube Beautiful interior, pretty quick service. Can be very loud and rowdy according to adjacent customers.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food here was 10/10 however the hospitality from our server was a 5/10. Despite the below par service we received I still rate this place 5 stars so you know the food had to be really good. Each dish was seasoned perfectly, just the right portion size, and not overpriced at all. Our favs were the mussels, cabbage & pasta! The reason why our service was a 5/10: Our main server was not attentive to our table and left a negative impression. Our drinks would sit at the bar for a long time before he brought it over. In one instance, I had to ask him to check on our shots, he then went to get the shots but put the glasses down so harshly on the table that even he was like oops. For the mains, he would consistently turn around immediately after serving the dishes - which left us no time to ask him any questions. What made everything worse was when 3 ladies got seated at the table next to us and his attitude towards them was the polar opposite. I believe this was an one off and hopefully he was just having a bad day. The other servers seemed friendly and kind. Looking forward to coming here for the delicious food again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My partner and I came here for our anniversary dinner and the staff went out of their way to make it special: from specialty mock tails to a delicious series of dishes. The atmosphere, service and food itself were unmatched. We immediately decided to make Florette our go-to spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely atmosphere and design. The food was simple and delicious, I liked the beets and clams. Pasta and dessert were enjoyable as well. Right amount of food for two people and didn t feel like food baby was on the way. Bartenders were friendly and helpful. Recommended dishes

★★★★
December 22, 2023

The ambiance is lovely for date. The rigatoni s and chocolate torte is absolutely delicious. However I would order a different started than the cabbage dish. My life partner however enjoyed it.

★★
December 22, 2023

Beautiful restaurant and the rigatoni was great. Unfortunately the cocktails fell wayyyyy beyond expectations (hate to say it like that but it was barely drinkable).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place was PHENOMENAL! We had the Chef s Menu and it was a bit of everything and they even catered to a vegetarian in our party. The service was excellent and the ambiance is perfect! Must go!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

what an absolute joke that this place isnt a full 5 stars (i know its 4.6 right now i still mean it) the service was so warm, welcoming and caring i feel like EVERYTHING was thought through here, i also came extremely late for my rsvp, wasnt a problem at all lots and hugs and kisses to the chefs and bartender as well (wed nov 15) 1000% coming back

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I had dinner at Florette last week, and it was one of the best dining experiences Ive had in Toronto in a long time (and I eat out a lot!) We sat at the bar, tried a number of cocktails all of which were creative and absolutely delicious. The beets were to die for, as was the rigatoni. We will definitely be back, and cannot recommend this place more highly!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Enjoyed the cute back patio. Unfortunately it was close to where the garbage is stored, and sometimes we got a whiff of that.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pleasant surprise! Would love to visit again. They don t have a sign so I almost got past it. Cute floral interior with decent lights. Not too big, not too small. Small winelist but exceptional cocktails. Our waitress Harley was very accommodating and professional. I got dishes and drinks that she recommended and they were bomb. The cocktails she recommended were excellent. I guess they make their own recipes. Loved them all. Food wise, it s like tapas style but enough portions. Hamachi crudo was good with a thai kick. Roasted cabbage almost made me become a vegetarian - this was amazing. Clams had a spicy kick in it so was great with the bread. Pork chop and swordfish was also great. Their pork chop isn t fully cooked - cooked at medium to medium well so if you don t like not fully cooked pork, you should ask them to fully cook it. I personally loved this medium core. Swordfish s sauce and burnt kale combo was good. I d try their chef s course menu and off menu items.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It was about 20 minutes till last call for food, but our server was able to sneak in the order and everything was freshly prepared in an expedited manner. The food was delicious and expertly put together (bone marrow and rigatoni). The cocktails were tasty with a refreshing twist.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Came here for my birthday dinner with a few girls and the staff are superstars!! So so friendly and accommodating! We weren t the easiest group as we were very large and ordered many dishes but staff was just great! The pasta and drinks were out of this world. Great place for a get together with a pretty environment!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Cozy, intimate setting with fun dishes and great service. Excellent all around. Look forward to coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing experience. Every plate is different. Top chef and top service. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The best!!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We ordered the tasting menu for a group of 10. 5 ladies and 5 guys. The portion is a bit small and we find it difficult to split the food given the tight space. You can BYOB for a corkage fee. Service is attentive and servers are friendly and joked with us. Food highlights, my group enjoyed the beet salad. The least favourite dish is probably the mushroom. The bone marrow has very little marrow makes it difficult to share. A few dishes are spicy such as the clams and pasta, which I cannot eat cause I don t eat spicy at all. May be it s better to go in smaller groups.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing dinner. Atmosphere was classy. Our server , Harlie was great and was very attentive. Would recommend to friends and family.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The rigatoni is chefs kiss

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Incredible meal tonight at Florette. Each dish was cooked to perfection and full of flavour. Wine was perfect. Attentive staff. Cannot recommend highly enough Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The team at Florette always ensures an amazing dining/culinary experience. Most recently, we held a company holiday party at Florette and retreated to the chefs menu and specialty cocktails. The food was plenty an amazing the cocktails were as good. Vegetarian options: The staff are always happy to accommodate vegetarian options. Dietary restrictions: The staff are always happy to accommodate Vegan options.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Florette has a stunning ceiling and an intimate vibe. The menu options are pretty limited but what we had was good quality: - bread & butter - chicken croquettes - manila clams - rigatoni - chocolate tart We also wanted to try the stuffed poblano but they were out. Service was very slow after the appetizers, but the staff were very attentive and friendly. It s also very loud in here. I honestly wasn t crazy about the food but it definitely wasn t bad either. I left still wanting more for dinner. However, the menu has good intentions and is very thoughtfully put-together. Nothing stood out but it s a nice place to try and the menu changes frequently so I would come back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Beautifully decorated spot, with creative items on the menu. The food was above average, and all the staff were extremely friendly. Great shareable plates.