Social Profile: 
✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in
… View more
BATIFOLE is an intimate French bistro serving delicious, authentic, refined French cuisine. At Batifole, we invite our guests to experience La Bistronomie – combining gastronomy and bistro culture to make haute cuisine accessible to all. Classic & modern cooking techniques are applied to traditional specialties, using only high quality ingredients, to showcase Chef-owner Pascal Geffroy’s culinary creativity & vision in every dish served. Feel at home, unwind, and have a great time with family & friends every time you dine at Batifole.
Cosy, unpretentious French bistro with a 300-label wine list & simply prepared fare in lively digs.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 744 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y3, Canada
Phone: +1 416-462-9965
Website: http://www.batifole.ca/
Menu Photos
Photo Gallery
Related Web Results
Batifole
Welcome to Batifole, an intimate French bistro serving delicious, authentic, refined French cuisine. … Toronto, Ontario M4M 1Y3. (416) 462-9965.
Batifole Restaurant – Toronto, ON on OpenTable
… batifole.ca/. Payment options. Mastercard, Visa. Dress code. Casual Dress. Executive chef. Pascal Geffroy. Location. 744 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y3.
Batifole, 744 Gerrard St E, Toronto, Ontario M4M 1Y3, CA – MapQuest
Batifole is an intimate French bistro located in Toronto that offers authentic and refined French cuisine. The menu features a variety of dishes including …
Reviews
Jessica Quino
This was shockingly terrible. After having read various glowing reviews, my partner and I were really excited to try this new french spot. But right off the bat we ordered the mussels, fish soup and three cheeses to start. The order was served with complimentary bread and whipped butter which was the star of the show. The mussels were not good. They were declamed served in an excessive amount of cream sauce with a crunch texture that we could not be describe as anything other than unappetizing. We did not finish it. The soup was also a big miss. It had an extremely pungent smell of strong fish and my partner remarked it smelled like dog food. He did not eat his half but I did and I am already feeling the after effects of that poor decision. And lastly the fish was the worst of them all. We did not even try it because the smell alone reeked of stale airplane food. It was a gelatinous fish cake that left little to be desirable. I am so confused as to why I have only seen great review of this place. I will not be returning. If you were looking for french alternatives I would recommend Maison T, Le Baratin, or Le swan.
… moreBisswadip Goswami (Sarvisshield)
Chef Pascal is a great french chef. The food is simply mind blowing for anyone who loves french cuisine. Every dish is so tasty and the wine selection is simply wow. Must must visit and highly recommended.
… moreAli k
Bo Ling Chop Suey pala… errrm I mean, Batifole, under the ownership of Chef Pascal Geffroy since 2013, offers an intimate and wonderfully cozy dining experience that transports you far from the city bustle. This small dining room is the perfect stage for refined, approachable French cuisine.
Our evening began with a minor hiccup; the initial phone call for the reservation felt a little rushed and distracted. However, that momentary blip was instantly forgotten upon arrival. We were immediately met with a warm welcome, seated promptly, and offered water. The initial waiter explained the menus, giving us time to settle, before Melissa took over. Melissa and her team provided truly outstanding service, knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. We especially appreciated her thoughtful suggestion to have the kitchen split the soup of the day for us. The team’s attentiveness extended to noticing and swiftly correcting a wobbly table without us having to ask. It was also a pleasure to see Chef Geffroy making the rounds to visit each table and ask about the meal, a great sign of genuine hospitality.
The cooking here is focused and flavourful. The menu balances rich classics with delicate seasonal creations.
Butternut Squash Soup (10/10):
This soup was pure autumn perfection, velvety, intensely flavourful, and utterly delicious. The final touch of tarragon oil on top added a beautiful aromatic finish.
Beef Tartare (9/10):
The beef was expertly diced, and the seasoning and sauce were perfectly balanced; the subtle taste of capers and other seasonings was a delight. The accompanying crostinis had a perfect thickness and satisfying snap. My only slight critique is that it was slightly fatty from the added oil, and I personally prefer the richness a quail egg yolk would provide.
Fish of the Day (8/10):
The main was a beautiful piece of cod served with bok choy and a mushroom cream sauce. The fish was buttery, flaky, and delicious. The mushrooms were perfectly cooked, and the bok choy was a lovely textural element to balance the richness.
Potato Gratin (9/10):
Thinly sliced potatoes, layered in butter and cream sauce, offered subtle but deeply pleasant flavours. The cheese on top was beautifully caramelised. The only thing I wished for was that the dish had been served slightly hotter in temperature.
Grand Marnier Soufflé (10/10):
A masterful dessert. This was beautifully executed, airy, super light, and with a perfectly subtle Grand Marnier flavour that wasn’t overwhelming. The orange marmalade waiting at the bottom was a brilliant, complementary surprise.
The overall experience at Batifole is defined by its outstanding cuisine and dedicated staff. Even the small details, like the fact that the washrooms were small but well-maintained, contribute to a sense of care.
Fun Fact: Before Chef Pascal’s Batifole, this building was once used as a scene of a Chinese restaurant. The intimate dining room once housed the legendary Chop Suey Palace, where Ralphie and his family famously ate their Christmas dinner in the movie A Christmas Story after the Bumpus hounds ruined the turkey. As Ralphie’s Old Man might say of the delicious, French food at Batifole, “It’s smiling at me.”—though, thankfully, this time, it’s not a duck!
Batifole is an exceptional dining experience that we would happily recommend for any special occasion.
… moreOur evening began with a minor hiccup; the initial phone call for the reservation felt a little rushed and distracted. However, that momentary blip was instantly forgotten upon arrival. We were immediately met with a warm welcome, seated promptly, and offered water. The initial waiter explained the menus, giving us time to settle, before Melissa took over. Melissa and her team provided truly outstanding service, knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. We especially appreciated her thoughtful suggestion to have the kitchen split the soup of the day for us. The team’s attentiveness extended to noticing and swiftly correcting a wobbly table without us having to ask. It was also a pleasure to see Chef Geffroy making the rounds to visit each table and ask about the meal, a great sign of genuine hospitality.
The cooking here is focused and flavourful. The menu balances rich classics with delicate seasonal creations.
Butternut Squash Soup (10/10):
This soup was pure autumn perfection, velvety, intensely flavourful, and utterly delicious. The final touch of tarragon oil on top added a beautiful aromatic finish.
Beef Tartare (9/10):
The beef was expertly diced, and the seasoning and sauce were perfectly balanced; the subtle taste of capers and other seasonings was a delight. The accompanying crostinis had a perfect thickness and satisfying snap. My only slight critique is that it was slightly fatty from the added oil, and I personally prefer the richness a quail egg yolk would provide.
Fish of the Day (8/10):
The main was a beautiful piece of cod served with bok choy and a mushroom cream sauce. The fish was buttery, flaky, and delicious. The mushrooms were perfectly cooked, and the bok choy was a lovely textural element to balance the richness.
Potato Gratin (9/10):
Thinly sliced potatoes, layered in butter and cream sauce, offered subtle but deeply pleasant flavours. The cheese on top was beautifully caramelised. The only thing I wished for was that the dish had been served slightly hotter in temperature.
Grand Marnier Soufflé (10/10):
A masterful dessert. This was beautifully executed, airy, super light, and with a perfectly subtle Grand Marnier flavour that wasn’t overwhelming. The orange marmalade waiting at the bottom was a brilliant, complementary surprise.
The overall experience at Batifole is defined by its outstanding cuisine and dedicated staff. Even the small details, like the fact that the washrooms were small but well-maintained, contribute to a sense of care.
Fun Fact: Before Chef Pascal’s Batifole, this building was once used as a scene of a Chinese restaurant. The intimate dining room once housed the legendary Chop Suey Palace, where Ralphie and his family famously ate their Christmas dinner in the movie A Christmas Story after the Bumpus hounds ruined the turkey. As Ralphie’s Old Man might say of the delicious, French food at Batifole, “It’s smiling at me.”—though, thankfully, this time, it’s not a duck!
Batifole is an exceptional dining experience that we would happily recommend for any special occasion.
E H
It was an classic french authentic experience. If you crave that this is the place. Tartare was extra spicy and couldn’t taste the meat hence my 4 star instead of five. Also wine choices were limited.
But overall it was amazing. Go with out a doubt french cuisine lovers. Souffle is a must.
… moreBut overall it was amazing. Go with out a doubt french cuisine lovers. Souffle is a must.
Lee Fong
It was ok for its price range. We had some vegetables did not very fresh. And it was raining, but the roof of the patio was leaking a lot of rain water. Ordered one appetizer and main, and the whit sauce tastes exactly the same. I feel that was a lazy way to prep food in a restaurant with this price range. The dessert was very good though.
… moreMichelle Bennett
Outstanding meal and service! As one in my party said “the soup changed my life!”. The cassoulet and duck confit were wonderful. Everything we ordered was excellent! Highly recommend the soufflé for dessert.
… moreAlexander
Had a very enjoyable meal here with my family. It was nice seeing the chef come out to explain the menu and the dishes as they were being served which made you feel welcomed at the restaurant.
All the dishes were prepared beautifully and tasted great such as the souffle. We especially liked the duck confit dish. We will definitely visit again in the future!
… moreAll the dishes were prepared beautifully and tasted great such as the souffle. We especially liked the duck confit dish. We will definitely visit again in the future!
YS X
This was my first time trying French food, and it gave me a big surprise. Both the service and the taste gave me an excellent experience. The chef was very kind and friendly, asked us if we liked the dishes. I don’t know what dishes to recommend because every dish we ordered was delicious, and I want to try other dishes next time, they will definitely be delicious! My husband raved about the beef tartare. He had tried it twice somewhere else but was not impressed. This time he fell in love with the dish.
… moreDaisy Wong
This is a hidden gem in East Chinatown area!
My boyfriend attempted to make a reservation for Valentine’s day the first week of January to be placed on the waitlist. But thank you to the people who couldn’t make it, we were able to secure a table for that night. Because it’s Valentine’s, they had a prix fixe menu to make things easier for their kitchen staff and for the indecisive customers.
They had 2 options for appetizers and entrees, so we ordered one of each to sample everything.
The mise en bouche was a little bite sized puff pastry with cheese inside, that was so delicious and was a great start to the meal.
The appetizers were Oreille de la Belle Aurore and mussels. The Oreille was a sandwiched between 2 pieces of puffed pastry sheets really adding to the texture to the plate. The olive sauce really surprised me as it really enhanced the flavour. The mussel dish had large pieces of mussels in a sauce that was potato based. I was surprised by how light it was. The appetizers were so delicious and the portions were generous, for a moment, I forgot we had entrees on the way!
For the entree, we had Vol-au-vent and Veal Rack Roti. The Vo-au-vent had lobsters on a puff pastry, I really enjoyed how the lobster was completely deshelled and surprised how the puff pastry was still crispy even though the dish was saucy! The flavour and texture was really there with this dish. The veal was done exceptionally well! The flavour was amazing and the texture was so tender. We can eat this dish all day if we can.
Right when we thought we finished the best dish, we were presented with our desserts, Exotic Flower. It was a meringue dessert topped with vanilla cream, pineapple sorbet and passionfruit sauce. The presentation of this dish is art and we really enjoyed it. It was so good, we will probably come just for dessert on the regular!
The atmosphere of the space is so cute, reminding us of our recent trip to France. The food was spectacular and the staff were so attentive and friendly! We definitely look forward to coming back for their regular menu. We are extremely excited to have found you!
… moreMy boyfriend attempted to make a reservation for Valentine’s day the first week of January to be placed on the waitlist. But thank you to the people who couldn’t make it, we were able to secure a table for that night. Because it’s Valentine’s, they had a prix fixe menu to make things easier for their kitchen staff and for the indecisive customers.
They had 2 options for appetizers and entrees, so we ordered one of each to sample everything.
The mise en bouche was a little bite sized puff pastry with cheese inside, that was so delicious and was a great start to the meal.
The appetizers were Oreille de la Belle Aurore and mussels. The Oreille was a sandwiched between 2 pieces of puffed pastry sheets really adding to the texture to the plate. The olive sauce really surprised me as it really enhanced the flavour. The mussel dish had large pieces of mussels in a sauce that was potato based. I was surprised by how light it was. The appetizers were so delicious and the portions were generous, for a moment, I forgot we had entrees on the way!
For the entree, we had Vol-au-vent and Veal Rack Roti. The Vo-au-vent had lobsters on a puff pastry, I really enjoyed how the lobster was completely deshelled and surprised how the puff pastry was still crispy even though the dish was saucy! The flavour and texture was really there with this dish. The veal was done exceptionally well! The flavour was amazing and the texture was so tender. We can eat this dish all day if we can.
Right when we thought we finished the best dish, we were presented with our desserts, Exotic Flower. It was a meringue dessert topped with vanilla cream, pineapple sorbet and passionfruit sauce. The presentation of this dish is art and we really enjoyed it. It was so good, we will probably come just for dessert on the regular!
The atmosphere of the space is so cute, reminding us of our recent trip to France. The food was spectacular and the staff were so attentive and friendly! We definitely look forward to coming back for their regular menu. We are extremely excited to have found you!
Jieun Yoon
One of the best duck confits I’ve ever had. I would go there again for it. Other menus were okay.
My company and I ordered Cassolette d’Escargots (escargot soup), Cuisse de Canard Confite (duck confit) and Cassoulet Royal (pork belly, pork sausage, etc.).
It was my first time trying escargot soup l, so I was excited about it. But, it was just okay and I would rather have a classic oven baked escargot with herbs. The cassoulet royal was just okay as well. Nothing too fancy. However, duck confit was definitely a top notch that I would go there to have that again.
The servers were all very nice and attentive. The interior was cozy and felt like a little bistro in suburbs of France.
… moreMy company and I ordered Cassolette d’Escargots (escargot soup), Cuisse de Canard Confite (duck confit) and Cassoulet Royal (pork belly, pork sausage, etc.).
It was my first time trying escargot soup l, so I was excited about it. But, it was just okay and I would rather have a classic oven baked escargot with herbs. The cassoulet royal was just okay as well. Nothing too fancy. However, duck confit was definitely a top notch that I would go there to have that again.
The servers were all very nice and attentive. The interior was cozy and felt like a little bistro in suburbs of France.