Left Bank Bistro is located in uptown Toronto. This bistro’s philosophy is to provide a warm and inviting atmosphere, where friends & family can enjoy the comfort of professional service within a charming and cozy dining room. Our menu interpretation is French inspired. While using local ingredients, organic produce and meats, fish from sustainable fisheries, we have been able to embody some classic French dishes while infusing other techniques to broaden our bistro menu selection. The wine list will satisfy any connoisseur with selections and varietals found world wide. Our commitment & passion fused with great food and warm service will create a memorable dining experience.

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35 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

(35 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 35 reviews

5 stars

(7)

4 stars

(22)

3 stars

(5)

2 stars

(0)

1 star

(1)

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(24)
fit for foodies(16)
special occasion(10)

good for groups(9)
notable wine list(7)
romantic(7)

Left Bank Bistro Reviews List

Review 1 for Left Bank Bistro

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Enjoyed the 4-course special

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 22/04/2013

2013

Dined on 22/04/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Enjoyed the 4-course special tasting menu - excellent choices, very well prepared, expertly served."

Dined on 22/04/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 2 for Left Bank Bistro

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

We had eaten there once on

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 20/04/2013

2005

Dined on 20/04/2013

2005

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had eaten there once on a Sunday for the fixe price and enjoyed it do decided to go back with 3 other couples
The soup or lack of soup came cold.There were 6 tablespoons in the bowl.That went back to be reheated
Then our 8 meals came out.The vegetables were cold and the steaks were cold too.That went back.A manager never came over until I asked to see one.He took off 2 soups and 4 entrees but wasn't too apologetic about the fiasco all night
We would not go back there.Very small portions for the prices"

Dined on 20/04/2013

2005

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Review 3 for Left Bank Bistro

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I had heard about Left Bank

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 16/04/2013

2009

Dined on 16/04/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I had heard about Left Bank Bistro's great steak tartare and was delighted when they were able to produce it despite it not being on the menu! It was wonderful,complete with quail egg! The service was attentive. I got the sense they loved their food and were proud to serve it. The wine cellar is an old bank vault! We'll go back and also for the BYO special on Monday too."

Dined on 16/04/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 4 for Left Bank Bistro

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Lovely place. Food was excellent

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 06/04/2013

2012

Dined on 06/04/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Lovely place. Food was excellent and so was the wine. Service very friendly. Would absolutely go back."

Dined on 06/04/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 5 for Left Bank Bistro

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We are regulars here. The

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 20/03/2013

2011

Dined on 20/03/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We are regulars here. The food never disappoints. Thank you Alain, you always make the evening special."

Dined on 20/03/2013

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 6 for Left Bank Bistro

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

There were four of us for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 09/03/2013

2011

Dined on 09/03/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"There were four of us for the first time and we all enjoyed the food. Three of us had the prix fixe menu which was a great value and my husband ordered off the menu. Service was very attentive and we enjoyed our evening. We'll be back!"

Dined on 09/03/2013

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 7 for Left Bank Bistro

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 06/03/2013

2010

Dined on 06/03/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We picked this restaurant for our anniversary as the menu had nice choices, it wasn't too expensive, and the other reviews were good. We shared the Romaine Salad. The dressing was tangy and it was a generous portion, definitely enough for 2 people to share. My husband ordered the burger and I ordered the duck. Both were delicious, although I think my husband had a little bit of food envy. For dessert, we were steered towards the creme brulee, which isn't currently on the menu, but will be added shortly as they are re-wroking the menu. The creme brulee was out of this world! I highly recommend this restaurant, and will definitely be returning to check out the new menu."

Dined on 06/03/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 8 for Left Bank Bistro

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Even better than before...

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 25/02/2013

2007

Dined on 25/02/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Re-visited the Left Bank Bistro after having been away for a couple months. I was relieved to see that the food quality was outstanding as always, the wine list had grown significantly, and the service was even better than prior visits. New general manager Tony had the dining room in great shape on the busy night we were there...and Chef Masayuki is still pumping out the perfectly cooked bistro favourites that don't hurt the wallet.
We won't wait so long to come back!"

Dined on 25/02/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 9 for Left Bank Bistro

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Our first time at Left Bank

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 16/02/2013

2009

Dined on 16/02/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our first time at Left Bank & it was good although I think they might have been short staffed ~ it took our waiter a very long time to get our drink & dinner orders.

Our dinners were good once they arrived.

We would give it another try ."

Dined on 16/02/2013

2009

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Review 10 for Left Bank Bistro

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We liked food, presentation

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 14/02/2013

2013

Dined on 14/02/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We liked food, presentation and service."

Dined on 14/02/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 11 for Left Bank Bistro

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

What a pleasure to discover

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 12/02/2013

2009

Dined on 12/02/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"What a pleasure to discover that after a year, the food quality and service at the Left Bank Bistro is still as high as when they opened. My wife and I both had items from the set menu. The chicken and the steak were well prepared and the portions were generous."

Dined on 12/02/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 12 for Left Bank Bistro

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5