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"Well-prepared comforting French bistro fare" including "superb game dishes" "satisfies the palate" at this Queen Wester with an open kitchen and long bar; though the decor "doesn't reflect" the "high quality" of the food, solid service and an "impressive selection of beer" help keep diners happy.
I've never eaten horse although regrettably fed it to my dog when I was a kid. Like the common terrier, horse falls into a category for me of foods that for cultural and perhaps ethical reasons I'm just not inclined to eat. Last Saturday at La Palette I discovered that some of my friends don't have the same issues.La Palette is a cozy french bistro at the northern tip of Kensington Market (on... more
Had an extremely terrible experience at this restaurant. Went here for dinner and the first thing upon walking in that I noticed was that the cook in the open kitchen area had a very long beard and wasn't wearing a hair net. We later watched as the cook and the bus boy prepared our plates and then saw the bus boy LICK HIS FINGERS in front of us and DIDN'T WASH HIS HANDS after. I brought this up... more
Great atmosphere, very good food, and service was good too. We had the bone marrow, which was fantastic; duck confit, great flavour but not as tender as I would have liked; Cornish hen and apple crumble. We'll be back.
Service was great and the food was even better! The horse tenderloin melts in your mouth (and surprisely has no after taste the way goat or lamb normally does) and the duck confit just rips apart!
Both dishes are definitely a must try
This cozy French bistro from Kensington now has a second location on Queen West. La Palette is taking over the space that was once occupied by Taro Grill. The menu includes the same classic French dishes, with the addition of homemade baked bread and ice cream. The décor in the larger space includes an open kitchen, a skylight and 16-foot ceilings.
Care for some French flavor, while you are in Toronto? La Palette is your perfect destination. The classic look of this bistro with bright red interiors and black and white tiled floors is quite welcoming. Scrumptious Camembert fritters, delicious steak frites and the meaty fare are a good bet on any occasion. And not to forget the hard-to-resist chocolate cakes and luscious wines that would... more