You will eat and drink well at La Palette, an intimate Alexandra Park-based testament to the fact that French cuisine is alive and thriving in Toronto. Find an abundance of straight-up, hearty French country dishes being served by friendly, knowledgeable staff at the cozy tables here, including mussels, foie gras and — natch — done-to-perfection frites. Off-the-beaten-track meat picks include horse, bison and boar (all prepared to standards of the highest level), and the burgers here are the subject of lots of adoring praise. Much of La Palette's tasty charcuterie offerings are cured in house. Whatever your meal, all the flavours are rich and creamy, as the best French cuisine should be.more...See more text
La Palette is a rustic, wood-clad and cozy French restaurant located on Toronto’s Queen Street West. They have a selection of authentic and rarely seen absinthes, offered as digestifs after a sumptuous meal. For those who like their green fairy served with a side of sweetness, La Palette is also known to feature an absinthe crème brulee.
French food is so celebratory, and thus, La Palette is a great choice for Papa this year.
With hearty selections such as coarse duck liver pate en croute, escargots with foraged mushrooms, and cuisses de grenouille (3 pairs of fried frog legs), you can give your Dad an authentic French experience without having to purchase plane tickets.
As you step into this Queen Street bistro, the kooky yet authentic decor will set the tone. The restaurant boasts French favourites and classics, including buttery entrees and horse tartare. The vast selection of wines and beers makes it easy to settle in for the evening.