Evocative of a quaint little restaurant you might wander into in Cuba, Delux on Ossington delivers the look, feel and taste of Cuba in the heart of Little Italy. Small, but tastefully decorated with white-washed brick walls, homey linen napkins and beautifully presented food, Delux is worth a visit. On a recent visit, I came with a big group and was able to sample a lot of the Cuban lunch menu.... more

A Great Meal

This Cuban eatery is next door to the Lower Ossington Theatre. It has a fairly limited menu, but the food was excellent. We started with Corn Cakes appetizer which we shared. It was spicy and wonderful. The three mains (Steak, Chicken and Cod Fish) were all very good. The mains do not come with sides, and these have to be... more

A little jewel along the Ossington strip

Bistro fare done with imagination in a very "intime" setting. The menu is not expansive but every dish is prepared with care and attention to detail. This for the true foodie. The home made donuts are a dessert must.

Excellent cuban w french flair

Delux on Ossington was a pleasant surprise. And coveniently located a couple doors down from our favorite tequila bar; Reposado (save that for next time though. This was a Tuesday night). Small and understated industrial decor w faux leather bench seating lead into a minimal menu of inexpensive but delicious apps, entrees and desserts. A quick phone call we learned... more

Simple and Delicious

This no fuss dining spot serves up a great Cuban sandwich packed with meat and cheesy goodness! Service was so-so as it was packed, however would definitely go back simply because the sandwich was that good!

Where Jess Ate

Their brunch is underrated so if you’re looking for something a little different, Delux is a must!

Good lunch

Since most spots are closed for lunch we checked out Delux for lunch. We had the Cuban Sandwich, it was delish, service was good and quick! Great area!

Simple but comfortable setting with a young atmosphere and great food in an interesting unadorned decor

Ossington has become such a great street for dining. Not long ago was a derelict spot. "Deluxe" has a warm feeling, simple exposed heat ducts, banquettes and windows onto the street. Great warm welcome and knowledgeable wait staff. Flood is well thought out. I had the white fish strips done fritti! So good! Try a reasonable caucuses red and you... more

brunchosaurus

Located on up and coming Ossington Avenue, Delux offers donut holes on their cuban brunch menu. The only donut holes... more

Good casual lunch spot

Went for early lunch with a friend.
We ordered the cubano & chicken sandwiches. Sides of fries & fried ripe plantains. The cubano was nicely grilled and had a good amount of meat & cheese. The chicken was nice and fresh with avocado & tomato. My friend enjoyed the fries and the plantains were slightly caramalized and have a nice... more

Food Trippin'

There was something really elegant about seeing a plate very well composed without being pretentious. I often get... more

Brunch & Dinner (try the fresh donuts

Great atmosphere with delicious straight forward food that is layered with taste. Weekend cuban brunch is fantastic. The standout element for us was the made to order donuts or chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

Food was really good

The service was at a good pace but felt like I was getting attitude.
But the food was good.
A sandwich for lunch is more than enough. Ended up with a doggie bag for the fried plantain and cinch fritters. Don't think there is actually conch in it but a donut is a donut. They bring reused bottles full of... more

Fare..Eat..Ales

This experience may have been an anomaly from a place which normally promises a favourable dining experience, but for... more

Always perfect

I've had visited Delux quite regularly for last 4 years. Every 2-3 months they changed up the menu with new starters and mains but always keep my favourite steak frites. The medium rare steaks are always tender and the fries are always crispy. I love their mushroom tarts and roasted pear salad in particular. Their fish course is also delicious.... more

eat with aaron

Great French inspired cuisine with a retro/hip feel. Prices are right. Cubano sandwich is fantastic and really... more

The DELUX should be rated as #1 in Toronto

It has it all! Great food, setting, and service. Perfect!
I met a friend at the Delux on a Wednesday in late March. We were served by Michelle and we even chatted a bit with the very excellent chef, Corinna. Michelle did a great job in serving us. And the food is absolutely perfect! There's a good drink list, too.... more

superbly delicious

After taking in the home and garden show a walk along Ossington and its many choices brought us to Delux, in business for 5 yrs. The combination of textures and flavours on the trout entre and the omg greshly made donuts and cheesplate , good wine list - what a delicious evening !

Flexible service and great food

Fantastic Cuban food (and great fries!). My friend had the Cuban dinner and declared it delicious. I had the chicken sandwich - tasty, fresh and well worth it. Don't come here in a rush. The kitchen is not quick. I'll be back.

Don't judge a book by Delux

The Ossington strip has become quite the popular destination for foodies. With crowd-pleasers such as Rock Lobster Food, The Saint and Yours Truly, Delux can be easily missed.It doesn’t have an eye-catching sign and is rather low-key. The restaurant looks pedestrian but it belies an understanding of food that goes beyond its unassuming appearance.Those in the know frequent Delux for the Pressed... more

Good French Cuisine but frugal

We tried the cassoulet tonight and it was very good indeed. Duck confit and home made Toulouse sausage were served on flageolets as it should. Unfortunately the portions were frugal. Wine is expensive.

Delux Luxury

Had an amazing dinner at Delux on Ossington St, each course was superb. We started with the glazed pork belly - tender, tasty and perfectly textured with the chewy skin and melt-in-your mouth meat. And importantly, not oily! My friend had the half dozen oysters to start, they came with a divine sauce and were fresh and tasty.
Mains were... more

Creative cooking

While wandering through the neighborhood deciding which restaurant to dine in, this one looked most inviting.
The menu was very creative with mixed ingredients designed to challenge the palate. My wife absolutely loved her fish dish, and took much of my duck dinner as well. The cookies and milk for dessert was a surprising delight.
The two staff members did... more

Great inventive menu

We had dinner at Delux and was amazed at the chef's inventiveness. Who would think to place a piece of Pickerel on top of corn chowder - but, golly, was it delicious!! It was by far the best thing I had to eat the whole time I was in Toronto. My husband's duck with peaches was also great. We also... more

the servers worked as a team, thought that was cool. they were great. the food, always good.. the croquettes..sandwich, pickerel and gnudi were yummmmmy :) and pllllease get the donuts... mmmmm.... donut.

3.5 stars out of 5 (really wish Yelp would let us give half stars)

My friends and I went to Delux on Saturday with the intention of having lunch, but were slightly disappointed to find out they only had brunch on Sundays. I guess we should have paid a bit more attention to their website, but I figured brunch was a universal weekend thing.

Nonetheless, we stayed for lunch and had a great time.... more

Go for lunch--the cubano is outstanding (the pork plate is excellent too). And don't forget the beignets for dessert. Simple, satisfying food in an unpretentious setting. Oh, and if you go for lunch, it is also a kid friendly venue.

Went here for lunch and had the pressed cubano sandwich. It was delicious, but very rich, buttery and meaty. Filling enough for 2 meals! The atmosphere was nice, and the server friendly. Great but nothing too unique or special. Wish they offered more lunch options than sandwiches!

This was my first time at Delux. I went on a Wednesday evening for dinner. The place has a cool vibe - very Queen West. The place is quite small - if you're not sitting in a booth (which there were only 3 or 4), then the tables they have are literally 1 foot away from each other. If you're fine with getting cozy with your neighbours, then try this place out.

We started off with the Charcuterie... more

Tasty Prix Fixe Menu

I was there with 5 friends for a birthday and with no reservation on a Thursday evening we sat comfortably at a communal table with a seperate party of 6. I appreciated the smaller scale of the menu with a decent selection of dishes (except vegetarian, which i wouldnt have noticed had we not had a vegetarian with us). Even... more

What happened???

Went in tonight for a bite on my own as I didn't feel like cooking. Having been to Delux once before, I had big expectations. The haricots verts salad was really delicious but sadly it went downhill from there. I ordered the "duck confit" with fresh peaches and a fennel puree, all the while practically smacking my lips in anticipation. Alas it was a big disappointment. What I got was a dried... more

The food was amazing, I had the breakfast sandwich. I'll come back just to get this again. The service, though, was really bad. The waiter never stopped by and the food took forever.

Delux Delayed

After hearing so much about Delux's Cuban sandwiches on the Ossington strip, we decided to give it a try. It was a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed with only one server in sight. We had absolutely no complaints about the sandwich we ordered (lime chicken, avocado and tomato) and the perfectly done fried ripe plantains, but was it... more

fantastic sandwiches

With so many great places on Ossington, it can be hard to choose a spot even on a casual day. I love delux for it's authentic cuban sandwiches, coffee and awesome dessert.

I have been wanting to check this place out for ages. What a mediocre experience. Wednesday night, no reservations, the place was pretty dead. We went in at around 7:30. So if there was dinner rush it would have happened. There is plenty of room and we get sandwiched beside a bunch of other two tops. I may as well have been sitting at a picnic table. No intimacy at all. I watched as the... more

Went there for brunch today based on all the positive Yelp reviews. My boyfriend and I both had the Cuban Lunch which comes with rice w/beans, pulled pork, poached eggs and salad. It wasn't anything special at all. We both wish it had been.

We also had 2 Cuban coffees. Maybe their regular lunch menu is better?

Also, the service wasn't the greatest.

Oh well, at least we tried it.

**PS. Also,... more

Go for the food, not the decor

We have been to Delux twice recently and had very good dinners. One meal was steak frites, and this dish was on a par with the best that Toronto offers. The other night, we ate the pasta special and again it was on par with the best available in any Italian restaurant I have been to.
Price is fair, and... more

2.5

Oyster special is great. Not impressed with steak frites: almost raw when ordered med-rare. "Re-fired" meat was unpleasant and chewy.

Had delicious brunch there today with husband and baby. They were able to accommodate our stroller which was great. The Cuban breakfast and duck confit hash were both awesome! I really liked the raisins and potatoes in the hash. The bite of roast pork I had was very flavorful. Would definitely go more often!

Delux has been on our brunch list for a while. If I had known how amazing their brunch was, I would have made an effort to drop by sooner!

What we tried:

Donuts ($5) - These little buttermilk donuts were coated with cinnamon sugar and had a nice crisp outside with a dense, moist interior. They also came with a side of dulce de leche Chantilly cream which paired perfectly with the donuts. A... more

Delux - 92 Ossington

I've been there twice over the last two years and I won't go back. The food is okay but the service (on both occasions) was lack lustre. Why do these places think they can get away with bad service? Our waiter forgot about us and even started talking to the table beside me as I was in mid-sentence! Getting his attention was an ordeal.

Anna B

Definitely more French than Cuban. The lunch menu looked to have more Cuban to it but we were there for dinner.

Small and cozy place with a cool look and vibe. We were seated in the back room which was comfortable. We had to wait 20 mins for our table but at least they compensated us with some bubbly.

My wife and I shared the mushroom tart for appetizer which was tasty. It came with some... more

food ok but way too noisy, crowded

Vrrrrm has it right. The food is good (though not great), but if you're unlucky enough to be seated in the backroom you'll have trouble squeezing into your table and being heard across from your dining partner. It you do go, definitely refuse a table in the back room and head somewhere else!

Cuban flare lunch

This is what Cuban food should taste like when you go on that all inclusive Cuban vacation. Avocado salad was delicious. If you're hungry, pulled pork, rice and beans plate will satisfy any apetite. The Cubano sandwich is their signature dish. Coffee is delicious.

May be Brunch next time

I was pretty excited to have an authentic cuban mohito, as the place is Cuban... but they were out of rum on a Saturday night. My steak frites was cooked to order and it was fun to sit at the bar. I would come back to try the brunch which I heard is pretty good and fun.

Mobile review

A resounding yes to delux! Breakfast on a Sunday around 12:30 - did not wait long for a table, server was good looking and good humoured. Their sausages - awesome and a little spicy. Tostones - these are like plantain latkes, quite yummy and starchy. Rice and beans - excellent, possibly the best ever. French toast - pleasing but a bit too sweet!

Went to Delux on a Sunday night in December to celebrate the holidays. Since our group consisted of 16 people, the restaurant requested (in advance) that we do a prix-fixe menu. That was fine with us.
The menu choices were alright, but I was certainly not blown away by the options. Our options for apps were a poached pear salad, charcuterie (all pates), or "tiny white fish". I chose the fish,... more

Even though I live in the area I've only been here once before and have avoided it for lunch. I hear great things about their meat dishes but they have very few vegetarian options. Went there today for a work meal and will definitely be back. There is only one veggie sandwich option but it was SO GOOD. Messy and basic but delicious. Got rice & beans as a side after trying some of someone else's... more

As soon as we walked in the place it smelled delicious! We were greeted nicely buy host who was very accommodating. We started with the freshest doughnuts that were still hot when they served omg yummy. Had for the first time the mango mimosa's they were good. Then we share the French on egg bread which was to die for. I had the Breakfast sandwich served on the freshest bun. My friend had the... more

Terrific Breakfast

We went to Delux and had an outstanding Cuban breakfast of poached eggs, pork and rice and beans. Absolutely delicious. Definitely worth the visit

I like this place a lot. It has more French offerings than Cuban, aside from the yummy Cubano sandwich, but everything is done very well.

It's trendy without being pretentious - just a clean, modern cool. Two of my dinner companions heralding from New York likened it to a hip Soho eatery, and I cannot disagree.

The duck confit and steak frites, two classic French dishes to which one can... more

Brunch in Toronto is usually very depressing. Aunties & Uncles excepted, the waiting is just not worth it. Delux is different. You can go on Saturday and have a wonderful sandwich and feel happy about your life instead of looking down at a plate of wimpy hash browns, wondering where it all went wrong.

Go right now

Go.
Get the pressed Cuban sandwich, get the fries and greens. Eat all of it.
Then, get some doughnuts OR the "Milk" and cookies.
The next day, repeat.
I don't know what else to say. If I lived in Toronto I would eat that every day, and laugh at what the rest of my country says about my wonderful city.

The most DEE-LICIOUS BRUNCH I have had in ages!

Delux does Cuban brunch on Sundays (yes, only Sundays) from 11am-3pm.

My fab femmes and I visited here and were blown away by the scrumptious food. I had the duck confit hash with rice & beans, salad, tostanos (fried plantain) topped with two sunny side up eggs. My dining companions had the breakfast sandwiches and the Cuban breakfast.

Complete... more

VIBE
Relaxed. Casual. We were here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Perfect for a lazy weekend. Lots of dusty blue booths and if you go right when it opens, it's quiet. By noon the tables were pretty much gone. It's the type of place where the clientele are stretching out their legs or reading a newspaper at the bar.

WE ATE
This was my first time for a pressed Cubano. Cured pork and ham were... more

While the food was good, the service was horrible. It took the coked out servers (yes, that's servers plural) 20 minutes to make eye contact and then they stumbled around in a daze. They were nice but f@!%!d.
The food was pretty decent, so after awhile I got over being mad at the lame staff and enjoyed the company i was with
The inside of Deluxe is pretty cool and it does have a nice feel to it... more

Delux restaurant located on the very hip ossington strip is a wonderful eatery. Everything there is done to perfection with subtle modesty. The interior of the restaurant is warm, welcoming and tastefully decorated. Castor design type lights hang in the entrance way, giving the place an instant funky industrial look. On the right side of the wall hanging over some cozy booths is an interesting... more

Mobile review

My review is just like their menu; small, but unbelievable good.

Likely the best food on Ossington. Cubano sandwich at lunch is a top Toronto pick! Take advantage of their BYOW option.

Good food, had oysters then pan fried pickerel

"""Tasty food in nouvelle cuisine size portions; child size. """"Local"""" food but don't ask from where. Pickeral of uncertain origin, probably Ontario but friendly hipster waitstaff are too cool to find out. They certainly weren't busy. Maybe I couldn't hear t"""

delicious

Simply delicious cuisine. Read the rest of my review at www.briefcasemamadrama.com

casual but fun

Go! French AND Cuban ...who knew it'd be so great

Delux has been one of the bright stars on the hot Ossington strip for the last couple of years (since 2008), and this is the first time we went there for brunch. Pleasantly, it turns out that their Cuban brunch is available all the time! Dinner has been good there, with a mostly French bistro type of menu, but we... more

We liked it

Typical decent downtown West Toronto local restaurant, many blocks beyond the tourist area. We went for the Cuban festival.
Loved the food. Prices were reasonable for the quality. I think they might have been slightly overwhelmed because of the Cuban festival advertising. The place was full and they turned some folks away. We had a good time. Service about 3.5,... more

Went there last night. Almost sent my dish back it was so yucky. I ordered the gnocchi, which was more like fried potato soup. The black truffles topping the dish were dusty and dry, and uncertainly plopped on top of the whole disaster. The sweet peas were raw (which is fine, but not in a pasta dish). The gnocchi were basically five logs of fried potato, nothing reminiscent of any pasta.... more

"""Delux is charming and simple. It executes the food to a T. The service was good, though it's a small restaurant, so the servers should not be overwhelmed. The space was rather loud and too hot but pleasant on the eye. What I still remember are the fresh b"""

Had dinner today with some friends. Nice intimate place, relaxed vibe. Tables were a little squishy so much so that the dude beside me was cutting into his chicken and a little of the potato flew on to my cell as I was txting a friend. (Txting before dinner started and while my friends were in the bathroom - so I wasnt being rude).

The food was tasty for sure. Oyster platter was nice, though... more

I had the crispy duck confit and a glass of chardonnay, and was for the most part quite satisfied with my meal. I was a little amused by the Urban Outfitters aesthetic of the waitstaff, but the gentlemen servicing our table were for the most part friendly and helpful. I will concede that the food is a touch overpriced, but once you indulge in the refined, exotic flavors, money sort of becomes a... more

This intimate and narrow restaurant oozes with cool and funkiness, only identified by a big sign with a '92 with an arrow through it'. Occupying Sparrow's previous space on Ossington, Delux has been on my list of places to try for at least a year. It's a small space so reservations go fast and the last time I tried to go - we stood waiting for our reservation for about 20 minutes before we... more

CHARCUTERIE PLATE
This was nice. To be honest, I wasn't sure what I was having, but it was all very delicious and flavourful. Nothing was overly gamey. The flavours were subtle and delicate.

DUCK CONFIT
Heavenly. The way duck confit ought to be. The meat fell right off of the bone. It was so tender and moist, unlike the way many places make duck (dry and tough!). The duck was served on a bed... more

Great.

Had the Cubano, the pulled pork, the chicken sandwich and the rice and beans. All amazing. Great coffee as well.

A little on the pricey side, but they care, and caring isn't free (check my other reviews for the places that charge less and don't give a s***)

Oh and the manager has a peanut allergy so my fellow allergists should be safe (ask anyway of course)

We ate at Delux over the weekend. Great meal!
Dinner dining seems more focused to French style food than Cuban although they had a cubano sandwich as an appetizer.

The lunch menu on the wall leads me to believe that it is very Cuban focused for the noon-crowd.

As for dinner -- things to love:
- STEAK FRITES - my hubby had these and they looked good and tasted good. Meat was cooked perfectly,... more

They have duck on the menu! If there's duck at a restaurant, I must try it, and here, I'm super glad that I did! This is a low key, dark restaurant with some seriously tasty food. I came here with Catherine L for the Telus Tuesday Special, which by the way, was an amazing deal.

We started with the oysters and charcuterie plate. Delicious! The oysters were so fresh and the charcuterie was the... more

For me, it's always been 5 stars for both food and service every time I've been to Delux. I love it here. What's there not to love? The menu is succinct and their pate/terrine/charcuterie appetizer is melt in your mouth. Ordered the sauteed rapini, french fries and oysters on a half shell also as part of our appetizer round. Being Good Friday, we had to order fish :) So, out came the black cod... more

More like a 3.5* but i'll round it up...because our group had fun here.

Dinner:
- Salted Pear Cheese Salad: the salted pear was so different but yummy
- Cubano Pork Sandwich: done perfectly; crunchy, crusty and yummy pork
- Steak Frites: the steak was good, but i wouldn't call it the top 5 steak in TO. Good fries...but maybe a little too much

Overall, reasonable prices, yummy meal.

Telus Tuesday Specials Restaurant #2

I wish Delux will keep its Cuban flare for their dinner menu... I tried really hard to find anything remotely Cuban... aside from the Pressed cubano Sandwich....

I asked my waiter which items on their menu that is close to Cuban cuisine... and he went hmmmmmm ... and said just try the chicken.. since the chef used Achiote and lime as marinade....

Oysters... more

Tasty

Been for lunch and brunch. Both times was pleasantly surprised by how good the food is(sandwiches are to die for), not to mention the awesome decor and vibe. You might have to wait a little for a table, but totally worth it!

Mobile review

Use to go there all the time even if service was uneven and not as tight as i would've liked it cuz the food is delicious. But service really sucks lately. I could take that room by myself with one good runner. Too bad. Will stiil go for the food, just not as often..

Dining Experience: Dinner
Specialty: Quebecois/Cuban Fusion
Menu items: Pressed Cubano Sandwich, Black Cod & Steamed PEI Mussels and Steak Frites
Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir, Beaune-Burgundy.

It's quite a delight to find restaurants that truly give you a run for your taste buds. It's even more interesting when those same restaurants explore with different types of cuisines, without being afraid... more

Hot Fresh Cookies baked to order!

If you're looking for a trendy, urban bistro in King West that offers delicious food, then Delux is the place for you. The food they serve is supposed to be a fusion of Cuban and French cuisine but I felt that it was more French than Cuban. Price range is: Appetizers $10-$15, Mains $17-$24 and Desserts $7-$15. We were there with friends and tried the 6 Oysters, Assiette Charcuterie, and the... more

Got the cubano lunch combo.

14$ for fries, a coke, and a sandwich. Sort of steep for what you get - but the restaurant decor is nice enough to command that price I guess.

The sandwich was OK. A pressed panini with porcetta, ham, some mustard, and cheese. Didn't wow me. Fries were nicely salted and fresh, though.

Totally empty @ mid-week lunch. Cool design inside, comfortable booths (although... more

Delux is Deluxe

We paid a return visit to Delux and it was even better than the first time. We have a more elaborate review with photos at our blog:
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The front room is compact, arty and buzzing, without being overwhelmingly noisy. (The hallway to the back room takes you past the old exterior walls of the former house the restaurant occupies.)... more

Mobile review

My favourite place in the city! Excellent food everytime we go, great unpretentious atmosphere, love the 'milk & cookies' dessert. Good value for money too. A+

We arrived at 6 to an empty restaurant without reservations. We were surprised they had to "find a table" as the place was completely empty but understood after we saw how full the place got. The service was friendly, knowledgeable, and personable without being intrusive. The food was also excellent. We started with the charcuterie plate which was excellent and we had our bread replenish more... more

amazing

loved it awesome

Terrible experience

The food is very good at Delux, but if they put you in the back room you won't be able to enjoy one moment of your experience. The room is a noisy box with zero atmosphere. You can't hear the waiter or the person you are dining with. To make matters worse, I specifically asked for the front room when I reserved and was then stuffed in the back room in a tiny corner after being told that "we... more

Consistent service and good meal

We like dinning at Delux as we know we will always have a good meal and service - the duck confit is one of the best in the city!

A little known fact about me may just be that I have an obsession with tomatoes. They are always on the grocery list, they are the one thing I'd choose over all others if I had to pick one food item to live on for the rest of my life, they fit into my daily diet - breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack - they're my food soul mate.

And right now, Delux wins the top prize for favourite tomato sandwich:... more

All I have to say is this --BRUNCH. Only on Sundays.

I've never tried their dinner or lunch, but maaaaaan is their brunch ever tasty. You must try the fritters before your meal. I've only ever had the chorizo with egg accompanied by these delicious little flattened plantain pancake looking crisps you eat with your eggs. Enjoy!

Strolled into Delux on a lazy Saturday afternoon around 2pm. The place was mostly empty so we grabbed a quiet corner booth. Loathe as I am to use a word like "chill" this place does have a chill vibe, with slate grey booths, whitewashed walls, and ashen hardwood floors. The natural light courtesy the Ossington-facing window does much to illuminate this marvellous but small space. Well placed... more

Forgot I went here in the summer. Had two dishes.

Duck confit picadillo hash:
The hash needed more duck. I shouldn't have to search my plate for it. There were a small amount of fresh veggies on the side of the plate that felt like an afterthought. They didn't ask me how I wanted my eggs and they overcooked the sunny side up ones they gave me by a bit. Tostones felt overly oily. Just a lot of... more

Stumbled across this gem - most wonderful

Stumbled across this gem - most wonderful food and very attentive (yet not OTT) and informative staff. Got the cheese board for a change for dessert - top class. Presentation (and taste!) was of very high standard.

Great food

Delux has time and time again surprised me with their consistently great food. Every dish, from their salad, grilled trout and lamb sausage were flawless. The most outstanding charcuterie board I've had in a long long time. With charcuterie boards blooding in the restaurant scene with their teeny tiny portions and inflated prices, it was nice to see a $15 charcuterie board that offered value... more

Seems to have gone Cuban. At least for lunch.

Had the duck hash brunch there and it was truly *fantastic*. The duck was seared along with crisp salty potatoes. A very nicely cooked rice and beans, grilled plantains and a light salad with a sliver of grapefruit all on one plate. Great place for dins too!

For a restaurant that marks itself as Cuban, the menu isn't a very good indicator that they're attempting to create anything other than hautely prepared french bistro-country food. The dishes were all texturally and visually delicious, but lacked in flavor.

That's not to say the food wasn't excellent - but after basking in the warm ambiance of the cozy space, which has a rustic modern... more

The Cuban sandwich was super tasty. We're visiting from out of town and were taken here by our local friends. I really liked the atmosphere and the service was great....we did have to wait for water refills a few times, but the waiters were obviously slammed and doing the best they could so it wasn't a major demerit. We got a Cuban to share for the table as an app and I got the roast chicken as... more

wasnt blown away

it was good. But nothing that blew me away from what we ordered.

Blah.

I spent a while trying to figure out a good reason to go here.

I mean, the food's unspectacular. The ambiance is kinda played-out. The portions are smallish. There really isn't much selection. It's very expensive for what it is.

But... they do have a really cool fluorescent alphabet sign on the wall.

It's what suckered us inside in the first place.... and ended up being the most... more

Happily, Delux has managed to survive the inflated hype and clientele that plagued the Ossington strip for several years. It now imparts more of a neighbourhood feel; save weekends, we often walk in without a reservation and tend to not have problems getting a table.

The service is reliable and the food is consistent: updated classics without unnecessary embellishment. The coffee creme brulée... more

I went back today and tried the pressed cubano (with fries) for lunch.

The cubano was delicious, but very gooey and messy, and *very* salty. It actually didn't feel very cuban to me.

The fries were very, very good.

Good times

The cocktail/wine list ran a touch on the pricier side with limited selection. Decor and menu don't seem to mesh all that well together.

Delux has been my favourite regular place now for several months if not a year now.

The place has a beautiful vibe and feel, and my partner and I take family and friends here with confidence. The staff really make the experience, they know how to tell you about the food, what to expect, etc. They've been helpful in picking wines--btw the Hungarian (not sure if it's available still) was a great... more

Delux

Queen Street West location, good food such as the duck confit.

Mobile review

Fun place, good service, tasty food had the steak frites, despite previous poor reviews. The steak was medium rate as suggested bt the chef, tender and tasty. The fries were also very tasty. The highlight of the meal was the desert, fresh baked, gooey cookies and a little white Russian accompianment. Generally delicious

Service was slow, food was average, and

Service was slow, food was average, and the chairs were beyond painful to sit on. For what they charge, I expebeef more. Has potential to be better with proper management and attention to detail.

Where is the half star option so that I can give this the Goldilocks rating of 3.5? I rolled into Delux with high expectations on a Wednesday night with the city in a full-blown table drought (Delux was not our first stop in attempting to secure a table that evening). What recession, eh? Oh yeah, the food... How was it? Not bad. Not great. Just plain good. I had the chicken and my buddy had the... more

I took my friend here for her birthday and I had been warned ahead of time that it gets expensive so I came strapped and prepared.

The atmosphere is great. Some nice exposed brick and an overall simple vibe, with a nice little bar and kitchen in the back. I felt comfortable as soon as I walked in and having two super-friendly servers made me feel even more at home. Our waiter was knowledgeable... more

Corinna has again succeeded in bringing top notch French country fare with a Latin twist to us in pleasant surroundings at reasonable prices.

good food

the place had great twists on some old favourites- wish to try the cuban sandwich the next time... more

Like this place but dont think some of the critic raves are justified. Menu could be more diversified.

Down-to-earth hipsterlicious eatery with buttery lamb that melts off the bone, rillette that makes me feel like i'm Parisienne, and excellent wine pairings. Yes, i'm in Hipster's paris!

very tiny but dedicated to the culinary arts by nice people who care about your experience

nice room on Ossingtons hipsters row. Great staff. good fresh menu. good cocktails and wines. Whats not to like.

Avoid the steak

They served up a horrible steak frites last night, which was simply inedible. The meat had notmarbling, and was tough and sinewy, even though it came medium rare. A waste of $21- and even then you only get 6 strips of steak!

Delux - Poor customer service

Since Jay, the manager at the restaurant left, service sucks at the restaurant. Our table was given away because we were 15 mins late. Called to alert them we're running late but no one picked up the phone. Two ladies behind me waiting in line for a table (they made res though) witnessed that their table being given away to customers who arrived later than they are.

Very basic food at outrageous prices. The lamb shank and mushroom soup that I ate are dishes that anyone could cook at home. I find pretentious to charge $65/person for such basic dishes.

Delish

It's hard to get a table at Delux. Reservations are a must, even on a weeknight. Being spontaneous types, we were turned away a few times, but finally managed to get a table at 9 p.m. on a Wednesday.
It was worth the wait. Delux serves classic bistro food, with generous portions, in a lovely environment. The bouillabaise was nicely... more