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.
The service was good up until the waitress started to rush us out around the end in order to accommodate customers who were waiting for a reservation after us!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:3/5
By Judy
November 9, 2020
Absolutely excellent service as always
Thank you so much Dorothy and Batsheva
J
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Deborah
September 27, 2020
Even under pandemic restrictions, Bistro Grande continues to provide an excellent and enjoyable dining experience.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Gabi
August 17, 2020
They said that my email went to the owner instead and my reservation was cancelled
Ambiance:1/5
Cuisine:1/5
Service:1/5
By Benjamin
August 8, 2020
We love Bistro Grande
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Boki
July 22, 2020
Got pizzas, they were similar to frozen pizzas, barely any taste.
Super expensive, for 2 pizzas and 2 drinks over $80.
Got sass when I left a 10% tip
Ambiance:3/5
Cuisine:1/5
Service:2/5
By Batsheva
July 21, 2020
Batsheva was wonderful waitress!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Jules
July 9, 2020
Love this place. The waitresses are always cheerful and patient, and the food is consistently solid. We were here for 2 evenings in a row!!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Howard
March 2, 2020
Overall very good
Ambiance:3/5
Cuisine:4/5
Service:5/5
By Morton
February 24, 2020
Delicious food for all. Attentive service. Can recommend very highly.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Randy
February 4, 2020
Wonderful service. Great food. Thank you.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Lorne
February 3, 2020
Fabulous lunch- great shakshuka
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:4/5
By Marlene
January 27, 2020
Perfect for meeting friends for a leisurely brunch
Ambiance:3/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:4/5
By Pam
January 1, 2020
Amazing food! The amount of time it took to have our orders taken was longer than I expected, but other than that it was great.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:3/5
By Rupert
November 26, 2019
Amazing smoke oysters
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Jason
November 15, 2019
love it
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Sam
November 12, 2019
Service was excellent. We were fortunate to be eating early, as we finished two large groups were seated, and I suspect that the servers would have been hard pressed to keep up as well as they had with us. But I am sure that they would have tried. Food is consistently good. My wife ordered the soup of the day - celery soup, which my daughter thought would be too bland. But we had a taste and it was excellent. And not bland. Salads and pasta dishes were also done well.
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Abby
September 13, 2019
It was the first time for our friends although we have been previously. They could not stop talking about the delicious food and great server. For us it was what we expected, great dinner out! Thanks
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Annabelle
September 13, 2019
The food was exquisite. The service was superb. Everybody enjoyed it all.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Paul
September 13, 2019
Every thing was what I expected from this restaurant. We have been there before and never disappointed.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Batsheva
September 11, 2019
As always the service was excellent and the food was delicious. It’s why I keep coming back. Dorothy, Batsheva, and Arthur, thank you for always making it a pleasant experience.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By James
September 9, 2019
Server was immensely rude. Asked me in front of my guests how I came to give her a 20 dollar tip in front of my guests.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:1/5
By Tracy
August 8, 2019
Love the renovations!
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:4/5
Service:4/5
By Martin
August 6, 2019
Great meal
Great service
Great price
Ambiance:4/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Jason
July 30, 2019
Best kosher restaurant in Toronto all around.
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Chaya
July 30, 2019
Excellent service. Accommodating to the children. Food was very tasty. Portions were large. Nice ambiance
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Moleigh
July 15, 2019
As always...the best most consistent evening
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Carla
July 4, 2019
Everything wonderful...great service from Dorothy!
Ambiance:5/5
Cuisine:5/5
Service:5/5
By Vann
June 22, 2019
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!!!
