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.
PANINI / SANDWICHES MENU - Bistro Grande Restaurant
Available for Lunch only from 11am to 3pm - Prepared on a ciabatta bun with lettuce, tomato and mild jalapeno mayo, served with a small mixed greens salad and housemade balsamic dressing
Grilled Portobello Mushroom
Sweet onions, swiss cheese
$19.00
Cajun Spiced Tilapia
Grilled vegetables
$19.00
Pepper Tuna
Grilled sushi grade tuna served rare
$19.00
Tunisian
Ahi tuna, capers, potato, tomato, onions, spicy mayo
$19.00
Housemade Salmon Burger
Cucumber, sweet onions
$19.00
Market Vegetable
Grilled vegetables, fresh mozzarella, house made basil pesto
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.
Very friendly atmosphere with lots of families.
Service was extremely slow. Waiters and waitresses seemed overwhelmed and unhappy.
Food was good but overpriced.
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:3/5
Service:2/5
By Patricia
May 13, 2019
Excellent food,excellent service, excellent atmosphere-thank you Bistro!!!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Diana
April 11, 2019
I will return.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Lorne
April 9, 2019
Lunch was great. Our server was fabulous and we enjoyed ourselves. Thank you.
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Robbie
April 1, 2019
Always excellent food and service
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Lynn
March 27, 2019
We had a nice, light vegetarian supper. The selection was large, the server attentive and helpful. Will definitely come again!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Edward
March 27, 2019
Waitress was extraordinary -- knowledgeable, enthusiastic and welcoming.
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:4/5
Service:5/5
By Mechel
March 19, 2019
The food was outstanding and plentiful, and the service was impeccable. You made my wife's birthday very special.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Susan
March 12, 2019
We were at Bistro Grande for a family birthday celebration. The food was fabulous as always, and the service was perfect. I wish I knew the lovely woman who has served us many times before. She is so helpful and she most definitely adds to the positive experience that we always have there. Thank you.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Brian
February 27, 2019
nice restaurant. large portions of food. great bread!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Ora
February 19, 2019
Really wonderful ambiance and great food. We were very pleased.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:4/5
By Yehuda
February 17, 2019
Thank you
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By David
February 11, 2019
We enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere and the delicious food.
The catch of the day was s little pricey but everything else was fine.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Janie
January 28, 2019
For the price we paid for eggs & mimosas the service could have been way better!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:3/5
Service:3/5
By Rose anne
December 17, 2018
Great place.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Артур
December 11, 2018
big tips for bad service.
Ambiance:2/5
Cuisine:2/5
Service:2/5
By Meira
December 9, 2018
They didn’t have half of what was on the menu because it was Saturday night. Other than that was fine.
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:4/5
Service:4/5
By Pauline
November 19, 2018
Always a pleasure to eat at Bistro Grande. Excellent food, wonderful service, so accommodating to any special requests.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Ari
November 15, 2018
Batsheva is the best. Always friendly service. Food is top notch. Very fresh and beautifully presented.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Victor
August 17, 2018
Great for a quiet business lunch.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Mark
August 6, 2018
Always amazing food and service !
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Avi
May 22, 2018
Very nice ambience. Relaxing music. Fishes were beautiful and tasty. Staff was helpful.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Maurice
May 1, 2018
It was good. Has fish and chips and flat breads it was really good and loved the fact they are very generous with the chips although potatoes cost nearly nothing most restaurants try to maximize their profits and give you a handful of fries not here it was abundant and well cooked thank you
Ambiance:3/5
Cuisine:4/5
Service:3/5
By Lori
April 1, 2018
Always delicious and service always dependable. Very enjoyable evening despite being the night before Passover
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Sheldon
March 14, 2018
Bistro Grande is a wonderfully, comfortable place to enjoy dinner where the staff are very attentive and treat you with courtesy and respect. There is a variety of choices on the menu which seems to be updated often.
It is great that the restaurant is attentive to the needs of those who are observant which is important to me too. But no one should shy away because it is kosher; Bistro Grande would appeal to everyone.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Lorraine
March 13, 2018
The lunch was awesome. It actually deserve more that 5 stars. Everything was so delicious. Will return. Cheers
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Robert
February 8, 2018
great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Cory
January 10, 2018
Always great food and great service.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Darcy
January 8, 2018
Always a great dining experience! Thanks!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Bobbi
December 27, 2017
I took our son to celebrate his 25th birthday. the food and service was excellent. a definite must visit.
