This Forest Hill original wants to provide the backdrop to your next memorable restaurant experience. Here, a casual approach to extraordinary food means kosher dining at its finest, and friends and families alike gather to celebrate their special occasions inside its warm glow. From flavour-packed pizza prepared in our wood-burning oven to cooked-to-perfection pasta dressed in homemade sauces to Sunday brunch omelettes fit for a monarch, we cover all the culinary bases. A well-populated cocktail and wine list seal the deal.more...See more text
“Bistro Grande is approved by the Kashruth Council of Canada, which oversees kosher food,” explains Arthur Batikan, manager of the Eglinton West vegetarian restaurant. “Every single one of our lettuces is checked so that it’s as clean as can be and the fish is prepared to strict and healthy standards.”
While Bistro Grande caters to an enthusiastic local Jewish community for whom kosher dining is a way of life, it also attracts diners who simply want to eat healthy, vegetarian food. “We open our arms to everyone,” says Arthur. If the idea of kosher or vegetarian food brings a left-of-centre menu to mind, think again. Arthur describes the menu as Mediterranean, and pastas, fish dishes, salads, soups and pizzas made in a wood-burning stove are among the typical fare at this welcoming spot.
The food was bland. The waitress got angry with my friends and I for not giving her at least %15 tips. We all tipped, but apparently not enough for her. She was very demanding. Extremely disappointed.
We had not been to Bistro Grande in a long time but nothing has changed....still great food, great staff and a feeling of being with family.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Benjamin
August 8, 2023
Generous and tasty recipes
Service excellent and friendly
To recommend
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Ken
July 26, 2023
This restaurant is consistently good. The service was good, even though it was quite busy.
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:4/5
By Howard
June 30, 2023
Staff was extremely friendly and efficient. Food was excellent.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Oscar
February 15, 2023
The server actually demanded a 18% tip and actually Putting in the amount in the handheld debit machine I had to stop per and gave her a 15% tip
Anytime a server actually demands a tip I mean they automatically get one star in my books It really showed no class
The food was at par but not great
Ambiance:3/5
Cuisine:3/5
Service:1/5
By Mark
January 30, 2023
Absolutely fabulous meal. Everything was delicious and plentiful!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Beverly
December 12, 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed a delicious meal with great service. Look forward to our next visit.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Joanne
November 21, 2022
Great service!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Rich
November 17, 2022
This was a lovely, relaxed meal. What a nice place
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Penina
October 29, 2022
Excellent food and service
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Kelly
October 13, 2022
Lovely evening and great food
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Roy
September 30, 2022
Thank you, lunch was delicious and great place to meet our partners.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By John
September 20, 2022
Good food and superlative service
Ambiance:3/5
Cuisine:4/5
Service:5/5
By Paul
August 31, 2022
great dinner
Thanx
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:4/5
Service:5/5
By Leah
August 29, 2022
Fantastic service, food and atmosphere!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Izzy
August 25, 2022
Food was tasty and waitress, Dorothy, was excellent
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:4/5
Service:5/5
By Ethan
August 10, 2022
I had an amazing experience and honestly have no complaints.
I came with my girlfriend in a rush to get to a play afterwards and the food was amazing, the service was quick, and the atmosphere was nice.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Ari
August 7, 2022
Always enjoy a night out at Bistro Grande!
Ari R.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Howard
August 1, 2022
Service as always was A1. Food was excellent.
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:4/5
Service:5/5
By Jake
July 12, 2022
Amazing food and incredible service! Bistro never disappoints.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Michael
June 22, 2022
Surprised at the welcoming and energetic waitress service
Pasta dishes, I am told by others, and my veg. soup and tuna steak dish were light and delicious, and our choice of wines proved to be exemplary
Will keep your business card for future special dining experience
Michael Dales
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Debra
June 13, 2022
We have been restaurant patrons since our daughter was a baby and is now in university. We have not been here since before the pandemic. While the food has always been great, it was OUTSTANDING last nite. We had the tuna, a fish special and a pasta dish. We all kept tasting each other’s food.
Our server was great and made some great suggestions. One of the servers remembered us from when our daughter was a baby!!! Love this resto.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Donna
June 12, 2022
We live in Port Perry and come all the way to you. Your establishment is our "go-to" restaurant. It feels like "home". Very comfortable, genuinely accommodating staff and excellent food. Thank you!
Donna and Gary Smith-Landon
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Barbara
May 30, 2022
Large portions so best to share a main and have your own appetizer. It’s a bit expensive but the food was good. House white wine was 14.00$ per glass but a good pour.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Susan
May 20, 2022
Took my granddaughter for her 13th birthday.. The waitress didn’t rush us and provided excellent service. We had a very enjoyable evening.
Ambiance:3/5
Cuisine:4/5
Service:4/5
By Ari
May 19, 2022
Batsheva always provides great and friendly service. Food excellent as usual.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Elad
February 24, 2022
Love the restaurant and the wonderful service. Your Israeli waitress is excellent
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Sony
February 21, 2022
Very nice staff, great service.
Food is really subpar. Very disappointed by the quality of the food. Not the quality you would expect from what is billed as "memorable restaurant experience."
Would not come back.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:2/5
Service:5/5
By Adine
November 22, 2021
The food was amazing! I wish I'd asked our server's name. She was so inviting; so kind and so helpful. She really added to our evening and we are especially grateful to her.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Steve
November 19, 2021
I will return soon! The only restaurant to get kosher French Onion Soup.
