Let us satisfy the cravings of even the most discerning French palate at L’Avenue Bistro in Toronto. We specialize in fine dining, with a full lunch and dinner menu, and Sunday brunch. A petit slice of Paris located in the Leaside area of Midtown Toronto, L’Avenue Bistro, invites you to share our passion for delightful food and hospitality. From our classic French onion soup to the duck confit, let our Executive Chef bring you classic French bistro favorites and take you back to the culture rich streets of Paris. To reserve a table, book a private function, or learn more about our menu visit our website or call today. more...See more text
Otta Zapotocky wanted to avoid boxing himself in when he opened L’Avenue Bistro in 2012, so he focused on making food that was French-inspired instead of strictly French. It was important for him to broaden his appeal if “you want good food,” he says. This is why you’ll find offerings like escargots, pan-seared trout and Ontario pork chop on the same menu, united by a common thread of delicate, well thought-out cooking.
Otta also wanted to avoid the notoriety of having a French restaurant built on snobbery and stuffiness, and instead fosters a relaxed, yet sophisticated, vibe for his bistro. “Basically, it’s a cozy, neighbourhood bistro with 40 seats,” he describes. The bistro features planks of reclaimed wood hangings, richly framed mirrors and warm hardwood floors. Otta wanted it to be the kind of place where people lifted themselves to new heights without feeling intimidated by the elegance.
The menu at L’Avenue is completely invigorating.
Go ahead and choose traditional dishes like Salt Cod Brandade and Duck Leg Confit. Or take a leap of faith and dig into the more intriguing Bone Marrow, Ratatouille, Fried Chicken “a la Basque” or Catalan Seafood Stew “Zarzuela.”