From an avid resturant enthusist. I'm confused when I see positive reviews for Provence. I live in Cabbagetown. This resturant is NEVER busy and it shows in the food and service. Unfortuantely with no turn over,the ingredients look old. The service is slow and snobby, and the chef/owner is very rude to his own staff (in front of customers)I felt very uncomfortable. Unfortunate as I would eat... more

Tried the Summerlicious 2010 menu (5 people). Quality of food was good. Decor is a reminder of countryside bistros in France. Service was extremely erratic, slow and competition between wait staff was readily discernible. Duck confit was well prepared (also available for home preparation in a can), steak was definitely not well prepared, and soup was mediocre. Wine selection is good,... more

Very bad value. The service was very slow and amateur, there was some sort of dispute going on, the cooking was the best part of the experience but still not good. A salad was dressed with a very vinaigre-dominated dressing. The steak was small and tough. The wines were good but expensive. There was a strange guy wandering about with a backpack causing distress among the staff and yet... more