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Stylish, brass-accented eatery with a raw bar serving inventive, French-influenced cuisine.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 227 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8, Canada
Phone: +1 416-551-6263
Website: http://www.labanane.ca/
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Reviews
Mel
Came here with friends during the summer and the food was delicious! The restaurant has a really cute patio in the back and it was nicely decorated. We ordered some oysters and the rest of the food we had was scrumptious. The service was okay. I felt like it could have been better. Our server didn’t check up on us as often and we had to wait quite a while if we wanted to order more drinks. Overall, I recommend coming here as the food is good.
… morechristy zhu
I celebrated my birthday at La Banane last night, and it was honestly the best dinner I’ve ever had.
The seared foie gras melted in my mouth, the scallop with caviar had the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the beef tenderloin was cooked flawlessly — tender and full of flavor. Ben gave us an excellent wine pairing suggestion that elevated every dish.
Because I mentioned how much I love foie gras, the chef even surprised me with a special dessert featuring foie gras on top — creative, rich, and unforgettable.
From the food to the service, everything was thoughtful and outstanding. I can’t wait to come back!
… moreThe seared foie gras melted in my mouth, the scallop with caviar had the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the beef tenderloin was cooked flawlessly — tender and full of flavor. Ben gave us an excellent wine pairing suggestion that elevated every dish.
Because I mentioned how much I love foie gras, the chef even surprised me with a special dessert featuring foie gras on top — creative, rich, and unforgettable.
From the food to the service, everything was thoughtful and outstanding. I can’t wait to come back!
Mohsen Yazdi
We had an exceptional dinner at La Banane in Ossington. The evening started with delightful cocktail and beer, followed by a beautifully prepared seared foie gras and a venison tartare that was just perfect. For the mains, we enjoyed a lamb neck and ribeye steak, both cooked to perfection. The food was phenomenal! Every bite was bursting with flavour. On top of that, the service was impeccable. Our server was polite, professional, and well-versed in the menu, making our experience even more enjoyable. We were thoroughly pleased and can’t wait to return!
… moreHer Flavour Fix
We recently dined at La Banane and had an exceptional experience from beginning to end, made even better by outstanding service and a menu with several unforgettable dishes.
Service was truly excellent throughout the entire evening. From the moment we arrived, the team was warm, attentive, and highly knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu with thoughtful recommendations and perfect pacing. It felt polished without being stiff, and genuinely elevated the overall dining experience.
The food started strong. The Hokkaido scallop was a delicate, buttery bite and a lovely way to begin the meal, even if on the smaller side. The beef tartare was outstanding, served with crispy potato instead of bread, which we loved. The texture and flavour worked beautifully with the mousseline sauce and made it one of our favourite starters.
The roasted maitake mushroom was the clear star of the night and easily the best dish we tried. Deeply savoury, perfectly cooked, and incredibly satisfying, it’s a dish we would recommend ordering as a side with one of the steak dishes. The garlic and parsley sauces it’s served with were excellent and paired well with several other plates on the table.
Another highlight was the Eurobass en croûte, which was expertly cooked. The fish was tender and moist, thanks to the salt crust, and the yuzu beurre blanc added a bright, balanced finish. The beef tenderloin was also excellent, incredibly tender and cooked exactly as requested. The sauce au poivre was perfectly balanced, with the pepper enhancing the dish without overpowering it.
There were a few dishes that didn’t fully justify their price. The confit lamb neck was tender but ultimately not memorable enough to warrant the cost, making it something we wouldn’t order again. The pomme aligot was rich, indulgent, and delicious, but felt expensive for the portion. The seared foie gras was very enjoyable when paired with the beef tartare, though the roasted pineapple it came with didn’t add much for us.
Dessert was a strong finish. The gâteau à la banane, their signature dessert, is a must-order. Rich, comforting, and best enjoyed immediately while warm, it lived up to its reputation.
Overall, La Banane delivers a refined yet indulgent French dining experience, with exceptional service and several standout dishes that make the visit worthwhile. While a few items felt overpriced, the highs were memorable, and we would absolutely return, especially for the Roasted Maitake mushroom, beef tartare, and beef tenderloin.
… moreService was truly excellent throughout the entire evening. From the moment we arrived, the team was warm, attentive, and highly knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu with thoughtful recommendations and perfect pacing. It felt polished without being stiff, and genuinely elevated the overall dining experience.
The food started strong. The Hokkaido scallop was a delicate, buttery bite and a lovely way to begin the meal, even if on the smaller side. The beef tartare was outstanding, served with crispy potato instead of bread, which we loved. The texture and flavour worked beautifully with the mousseline sauce and made it one of our favourite starters.
The roasted maitake mushroom was the clear star of the night and easily the best dish we tried. Deeply savoury, perfectly cooked, and incredibly satisfying, it’s a dish we would recommend ordering as a side with one of the steak dishes. The garlic and parsley sauces it’s served with were excellent and paired well with several other plates on the table.
Another highlight was the Eurobass en croûte, which was expertly cooked. The fish was tender and moist, thanks to the salt crust, and the yuzu beurre blanc added a bright, balanced finish. The beef tenderloin was also excellent, incredibly tender and cooked exactly as requested. The sauce au poivre was perfectly balanced, with the pepper enhancing the dish without overpowering it.
There were a few dishes that didn’t fully justify their price. The confit lamb neck was tender but ultimately not memorable enough to warrant the cost, making it something we wouldn’t order again. The pomme aligot was rich, indulgent, and delicious, but felt expensive for the portion. The seared foie gras was very enjoyable when paired with the beef tartare, though the roasted pineapple it came with didn’t add much for us.
Dessert was a strong finish. The gâteau à la banane, their signature dessert, is a must-order. Rich, comforting, and best enjoyed immediately while warm, it lived up to its reputation.
Overall, La Banane delivers a refined yet indulgent French dining experience, with exceptional service and several standout dishes that make the visit worthwhile. While a few items felt overpriced, the highs were memorable, and we would absolutely return, especially for the Roasted Maitake mushroom, beef tartare, and beef tenderloin.
Xin Yi Lim
It was the perfect joint birthday celebration for my best friend and i. We were served by Alex and Ellen (sorry if your name is misspelled) and we had the perfect evening. Food was impeccable and so was service. We had the petit plateau (seafood tower) which served a very generous portion of mussels, oysters, crab, lobster, shrimp and hokkaido scallops. The buttery scallops were perfect to start, and the housemade cocktail sauce was very light and tasty. I am not usually a fan of cocktail sauce but this one was very delicious.
We had a bottle of the stéphane aviron, it paired really well for what we were looking for alongside the dishes we ordered. Upon arrival we were graced by a serving of a champagne that was very smooth and not aggressively effervescent. We don’t usually like bubblies but this was the perfect champagne.
Our highlights of the night were the maitake mushrooms, the fluffy tasty flakey salty complimentary bread, the foie gras (though I must say I preferred the seared over the torchon), the lamb confit and the pommes aligot. The pommes aligot was good but nothing mindblowing – it was rather the lamb and the maitake mushrooms. However, the lamb confit is on the saltier side, meant to be accompanied by a side dish. So the pommes aligot was perfect for it.
Our amazing servers treated us to a really nice nightcap of amari (montenegro specifically) and we had a wonderful time. Excellent service without being overbearing and excellent food !!! Needless to say it was the perfect celebration and we will be back.
… moreWe had a bottle of the stéphane aviron, it paired really well for what we were looking for alongside the dishes we ordered. Upon arrival we were graced by a serving of a champagne that was very smooth and not aggressively effervescent. We don’t usually like bubblies but this was the perfect champagne.
Our highlights of the night were the maitake mushrooms, the fluffy tasty flakey salty complimentary bread, the foie gras (though I must say I preferred the seared over the torchon), the lamb confit and the pommes aligot. The pommes aligot was good but nothing mindblowing – it was rather the lamb and the maitake mushrooms. However, the lamb confit is on the saltier side, meant to be accompanied by a side dish. So the pommes aligot was perfect for it.
Our amazing servers treated us to a really nice nightcap of amari (montenegro specifically) and we had a wonderful time. Excellent service without being overbearing and excellent food !!! Needless to say it was the perfect celebration and we will be back.
Mitch W
La Banane is now one of my top 3 favourite restaurants in Toronto! Normally when you go to a new place there is one to two dishes that don’t hit the mark for you – this was not the case.
Oysters, Scallops, and the fresh Broiche bread set the expectations high with the entrees.
The Maitake mushrooms were divine , the Venison was incredibly flavourful and tender, and the Lamb neck was proper yum!
The mashed potatoes with gruyere was rich, hearty and delicious.
I caved and had to try a desert. The banana cake rounded out an amazing anniversary meal for my girlfriend and I!
The service was great and the staff expressed gratitude for choosing their restaurant to celebrate a special occasion. They even surprised us with a glass of complimentary champagne.
You will pay for the quality so expect a meal over $300 for two people.
I will be back soon!
… moreOysters, Scallops, and the fresh Broiche bread set the expectations high with the entrees.
The Maitake mushrooms were divine , the Venison was incredibly flavourful and tender, and the Lamb neck was proper yum!
The mashed potatoes with gruyere was rich, hearty and delicious.
I caved and had to try a desert. The banana cake rounded out an amazing anniversary meal for my girlfriend and I!
The service was great and the staff expressed gratitude for choosing their restaurant to celebrate a special occasion. They even surprised us with a glass of complimentary champagne.
You will pay for the quality so expect a meal over $300 for two people.
I will be back soon!
Jessica Ng
Took my boyfriend here for his birthday and was not disappointed! First time for the both of us and we were blown away by how great everything was. Sylvain was lovely and elevated our experience. We ordered the: Beef tartare, Dungeness crab, pommes aligot, beef tenderloin, lamb neck and gâteau à la banane. The lamb neck was to die for, highly recommend. Everything was lovely and we had such a great experience. Would definitely be back for another special occasion.
… moreSara Jelaca
10/10 experience. I recommend that everyone tries their $135 tasting menu as it gives you a good variety of dishes to try out. Our favourite were the Maitake mushroom, the euro-bass en croute and the banana pastry! Not to mention, our server was very attentive, fun and made our night extra special. Would come back here in a heartbeat.
… moreLung Jimmy
Had an amazing dinner here. It’s very cool, dim lighting, and great music. The Sea Bass en Croute is definitely the star of the show, perfectly cooked and the pastry was so flaky.
Upgrading the flatware would really complete the high-end dining experience they’re going for.
… moreUpgrading the flatware would really complete the high-end dining experience they’re going for.
K S
Lovely dinner, delicious food, wonderful ambience, and excellent service.
For 2 people, the carte blanche was a very good amount of food. It’s well paced so does take time to get through the dinner. I recommend it for a celebratory dinner. They put a candle with the dessert for birthdays which is thoughtful. The maitake mushroom dish was delicious.
They accommodated dietary restrictions.
Washrooms in the basement and were very clean.
… moreFor 2 people, the carte blanche was a very good amount of food. It’s well paced so does take time to get through the dinner. I recommend it for a celebratory dinner. They put a candle with the dessert for birthdays which is thoughtful. The maitake mushroom dish was delicious.
They accommodated dietary restrictions.
Washrooms in the basement and were very clean.