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Le Papillon On Front
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Restaurant type
- French,
- Fine Dining,
Dishes
- Vegetarian Cuisine,
- Crepe,
- French Onion Soup,
- Steak,
- Steak Et Frites,
Features
- Restaurant With Wifi Internet,
- Take-out,
- Restaurant With Party Services,
Atmosphere
- Trendy,
- Upscale,
Products and Services
- Pre Theater,
- Daily Special,
Languages Spoken
- English,
Getting There
- At Church Street,
Meet the owner
From the quaint menu to quirky marketing, everything at Le Papillon on Front is done in house, and all staff lend a hand.
General manager Sean Gowland says the homemade rule goes a long way to not only keeping costs down, but also towards creating a positive, welcoming and inclusive environment for every walk of life. “We like to be able to cater to a lot of vibes,” says Sean. “We like to tip on the edge of trendy but there’s no 'I’m not hip enough to go there' or 'I’m too hip to go there.'”
Dishes like hearty French onion soup and tourtière – a traditional Québecois meat pie of seasoned veal, beef and pork with house chutney, potatoes and market vegetables – are comparable to what you’d be served at Grandma’s. The restaurant is stylishly impressive, yet stills feels homey, comfortable and relaxed.
Le Papillon on Front's eclectic team includes a few Francophone servers who help to give the restaurant its French-Canadian authenticity and also come in handy when Toronto classrooms come to learn the language and experience the cuisine. “It’s different being an independent restaurant,” says Sean. “We really do our best to make sure our customers leave happy.”
Read the story of Le Papillon On FrontMenu & Prices
Starters MENU - Le Papillon On Front
Assiette de Terrines
Our house made Chicken Liver Pate and Pork Terrine de Campagne served with croustinis
Moules Marinières
Fresh Mussels in a broth of white wine, butter, fresh dill onions and garlic
Crevettes
Grilled Tiger Shrimp, grilled pineapple, honey-pineapple coriander sauce, chili flakes
Escargots
A Papillon long time classic. Escargots served smothered in our house Garlic Parsley Butter
Assiette de Fromages
Assortment of our 6 house cheeses
Papillon Sharing Platter
house chicken liver paté, pork terrigne de campagne, smoked salmon & brie
Saumon Fumé
Smoked Salmon served with our house piccalilli and croustinis
Scallops
pan-seared scallops, crispy risotto cake with a truffle oil cream sauce
Brie Crémeux
breaded brie cheese, raspberry cranberry concasse
Beef Tartare
traditional house spiced beef tartare, topped with an egg yolk
Tuna Tartare
house tuna tartare served on a bed of avocado
Soups & Salads
Salade Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce topped with our house spicy Caesar dressing with parmesan cheese and homemade croutons
Salade Papillon
Mixed green salad with diced assorted peppers, cucumber, asparagus, Swiss cheese, our house Tarragon dressing and topped with a hardboiled egg segment
French Onion Soup
Our famous French Onion Soup! Delicious thick French Onion soup topped with a croustini and smothered in melted Gruyere cheese.
Soupe du Jour
Our Chef’s choice soup of the day!
Crepes & Quiche
Asperges
Asparagus, Béchamel & Cheddar Cheese
De La Mer
Scallops & Shrimp smothered in a Tarragon cream sauce
Beouf Bourguignon
Beef, Onions, Carrots & Mushroom ragout in a red wine sauce
Saumon
Smoked Salmon, Caramelized Onions, Spinach, caper rosé sauce
St. Laurent
Long time Papillon classic! Bacon, Cooked Apples and Cheddar Cheese
Florentine
Spinach, Bechamel and Cheddar Cheese
Jean-Pierre
Broccoli, Spinach, Sauteed Onions, Spicy Tomato Sauce & Feta Cheese
Quiche Lorraine
Traditional Home Made Quiche with
Double Smoked Bacon & Swiss Cheese and Frites
Mains
Tourtière
traditional Québecois meat pie of seasoned veal, beef & pork with our house chutney, potatoes & market vegetables
New York Steak Frites
Flame Grilled 10 oz. New York Striploin steak served with our homemade herbed garlic butter and our famous homemade frites
Boeuf Bourguignon
traditional French beef ragout, rice & market vegetables
Cassoulet
traditional white beans, spicy beef sausage, pork belly, topped with a leg of Duck Confit
Smoked Duck Breast
smoked duck breast, mixed berry cassis sauce, potatoes & market vegetables
Coq au Vin
traditional French ragout with bone-in chicken, merlot, bacon, pearl onions, carrots, mushrooms & potatoes
Bouillabaisse
traditional French seafood stew, tomato-Pernod sauce, toasted garlic baguette
Braised Lamb Shank
14oz bone-in, merlot-tomato sauce, potatoes & market vegetables
Tuna Steak
sesame crusted, soy-ginger sauce, rice & market vegetables
Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon
8 oz. bacon wrapped tenderloins, black peppercorn red wine sauce, potatoes & market vegetables
Pâtes aux Fruits de Mers
pappardelle with scallops, shrimp, asparagus, red pepper, lemon zest, capers & white wine sauce
Starters MENU - Le Papillon On Front
Terrine Plate
Our house made Chicken Liver Pate and Pork Terrine de Campagne served with croustinis
Moules Marinières
Fresh Mussels in a broth of white wine, butter, fresh dill onions and garlic
Crevettes
Grilled Tiger Shrimp, grilled pineapple, honey-pineapple coriander sauce, chili flakes
Escargots
A Papillon long time classic. Escargots served smothered in our house Garlic Parsley Butter
Assiette de Fromages
Assortment of our 6 house cheeses
Saumon Fumé
Smoked Salmon served with our house piccalilli and croustinis
Brie Crémeux
breaded brie cheese, raspberry cranberry concasse
Beef Tartare
traditional house spiced beef tartare, topped with an egg yolk
Tuna Tartare
house tuna tartare on a bed of avocado
Soups & Salads
Salade Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce topped with our house spicy Caesar dressing with parmesan cheese and homemade croutons
Salade Papillon
Mixed green salad with diced assorted peppers, asparagus, Swiss cheese, our house Tarragon dressing and topped with a hardboiled egg segment
Onion Soup
Our famous French Onion Soup! Delicious thick French Onion soup topped with a croustini and smothered in melted Gruyere cheese.
Soupe du Jour
Our Chefs choice soup of the day!
Sandwiches
All Sandwiches served with your choice of Soup, Salad or Frites
Croque-Monsieur
Black Forest Ham and Béchamel on toasted whole grain bread covered in melted gruyere cheese
Club Sandwich
Grilled Ontario chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and rosemary mayonnaise served on toasted whole grain bread
Seared Tuna Sandwich
seared rare, lettuce, tomato, lemon caper mayo, red onion, ciabatta bun
Sandwich du Jour
Ask about our Chef’s creation for the Sandwich du Jour! (Price will vary)
Crepes
Asperges
Asparagus, Béchamel & Cheddar Cheese
De La Mer
Scallops & Shrimp smothered in a Tarragon cream sauce
Bourguignon
Beef, Onions, Carrots & Mushroom ragout in a red wine sauce
Saumon
Smoked Salmon, Caramelized Onions, Spinach & a caper rosé sauce
St. Laurent
Long time Papillon classic! Bacon, Cooked Apples and Cheddar Cheese
Florentine
Spinach, Bechamel and Cheddar Cheese
Jean-Pierre
Broccoli, Spinach, Sauteed Onions, Spicy Tomato Sauce & Feta Cheese
Mains
French Onion Soup & Side
Large French Onion Soup served with a side of frites or side salad
Tourtière
traditional Québecois meat pie with seasoned Veal, Pork & Beef served with our house chutney, frites, side salad or side soup
Quiche Lorraine
Homemade Quiche with double smoked bacon and Swiss cheese served with frites, side salad or side soup
Big Breakfast
3 eggs, peameal bacon, breakfast sausage, toast, frites
Omelette Prosciutto
Prosciutto, brie cheese, sundried cranberries, served with frites, side salad or side soup
Omelette Végétarienne
goat cheese, spinach, mushrooms, caramelized onions, served with frites, side salad or side soup
Omelette Salmon
smoked salmon, goat cheese, grilled asparagus, served with frites, side salad or side soup
New York Steak Frites
10 oz. New York Striploin steak served with our homemade herbed garlic butter and our famous frites
Poulet aux Peches
Chicken breast with a peach and brandy sauce served with frites, side salad or side soup
Saumon Vierge
Filet of fresh salmon topped with house vierge cold salsa, served with frites, side salad or soup
Starters MENU - Le Papillon On Front
Brie Cremeux
Breaded brie cheese, raspberry cranberry concasse
Moules Marinières
Fresh Mussels in a broth of white wine, butter, fresh dill onions and garlic
Crevettes
Grilled Tiger Shrimp, grilled pineapple, honey-pineapple coriander sauce, chili flakes
Escargots
A Papillon long time classic. Escargots served smothered in our house Garlic Parsley Butter
Assiette de Fromages
Assortment of our 6 house cheeses
Poutine on Front
house frites & cheese curds smothered in our French Onion Soup
Tuna Tartare
house tuna tartare served on a bed of avocado
Soups & Salads
Salade Cesar
Crisp romaine lettuce topped with our house spicy Caesar dressing with parmesan cheese and homemade croutons
Salade Papillon
Mixed green salad with diced assorted peppers, asparagus, Swiss cheese, our house Tarragon dressing and topped with a hardboiled egg segment
Onion Soup
Our famous French Onion Soup! Delicious thick French Onion soup topped with a croustini and smothered in melted Gruyere cheese.
Soupe du Jour
Our Chefs choice soup of the day!
Sandwiches
Croque-Monsieur
Black Forest Ham and Béchamel on multigrain bread covered in melted gruyere cheese
Club Sandwich
Grilled Ontario chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and rosemary mayonnaise served on toasted whole grain bread
Peameal Bacon Sandwich
Peameal Bacon, cheddar cheese, caramelized apples served on a kaiser bun
Seared Tuna Sandwich
seared rare, lettuce, tomato, lemon caper mayo, red onion, ciabatta bun
Crepes
Asperges
Asparagus, Béchamel & Cheddar Cheese
De La Mer
Scallops & Shrimp smothered in a Tarragon cream sauce
Bourguignon
Beef, Onions, Carrots & Mushroom Ragout in a red wine sauce
Saumon
Smoked Salmon, Caramelized Onions, Spinach & a caper rosé sauce
St. Laurent
Long time Papillon classic! Bacon, Cooked Apples and Cheddar Cheese
Florentine
Spinach, Bechamel and Cheddar Cheese
Jean-Pierre
Broccoli, Spinach, Sauteed Onions, Spicy Tomato Sauce & Feta Cheese
Mains
Tourtière
traditional Québecois meat pie with seasoned Veal, Pork & Beef served with our homemade chutney served with frites & salad
Big Breakfast
3 eggs, peameal bacon, breakfast sausage, baked beans & toast
Quiche Lorraine
Homemade Quiche with double smoked bacon and Swiss cheese served with frites & salad
Omelette Prosciutto
with Prosciutto, brie cheese & sundried cranberries served with frites & salad
Omelette Végétarienne
with goats cheese, spinach, mushrooms & caramelized onions served with frites & salad
Omelette Saumon
with smoked salmon, goats cheese & grilled asparagus served with fries & salad
Œufs Bénédicte
Two poached eggs, toasted English muffins black forest ham, served with frites, salad & our house Hollandaise sauce
Œufs Belle-Helene
Two poached eggs, toasted English muffins, smoked salmon, served with frites, salad & our house Hollandaise sauce
Œufs Epinards
Two poached eggs toasted English muffins, sauteed spinach, served with frites, salad & our house Hollandaise sauce
Stuffed French Toast
Homemade French toast stuffed with an orange cream cheese mousse topped with Québec maple syrup and served with a side of fruit compote
New York Steak Frites
10 oz. AAA New York Striploin steak served with our homemade herbed garlic butter and our famous homemade frites
Brunch Platter
2 poached eggs, hollandaise, multigrain toast, grilled tomatoes & 2 seasonal additions (ask your server for details)
Œufs Peameal
Two poached eggs, toasted English muffins, peameal bacon, served with frites, salad & our house Hollandaise sauce
Œufs Crabe
Two poached eggs, toasted English muffins, crab meat, served with frites, salad & our house Hollandaise sauce
Desserts MENU - Le Papillon On Front
Mousse au Chocolat
Chocolate Mousse. Creamy, Rich and Delicioius
Gateaux au Fudge Chocolat
Delicious Chocolate Fudge Cake
Crème brûlée
Vanilla Cream Custard Topped with a Hard Layer of Caramelized Sugar
Volcan au Chocolat
Chocolate Lava Cake. Gluten!
Pouding Chômeur
Rich Golden Cake With A Hot Caramel Sauce And French Vanilla Ice Cream. A Long-Time Papillon Favourite
Tarte au Sucre
Traditional Québécois Sugar Pie with French Vanilla Ice Cream
Godiva Cheesecake
Double Chocolate Godiva Cheesecake
Fruit Medley
The Chefs Choice of Fresh Seasonal Fruits
Crème Glacée
Our Beautiful French Vanilla (Of Course!) Ice Cream
Fruit Sorbet
A Beautiful Fruit Sorbet. Ask Your Server for our Available Flavours
Crêpe Banana Royale
Our Classic Dessert Crepe made with Fresh Bananas and Drizzled in Chocolate Syrup
Crêpe Aux Fraises
Our Classic Dessert Crepe made with Fresh Strawberries and Drizzled in Chocolate Syrup
To Start MENU - Le Papillon On Front
(please select one)
Soupe du Jour
Chefs soup of the day
Winter Salad
arugula, candied walnuts, pomegranate, blue cheese, champagne vinaigrette
Escargots Fricassée
escargots and leek with a mushroom-goat cheese sauce topped with puff pastry
To Follow
(please select one)
Braised Beef
rosemary-mushroom white wine cream sauce served with potato and market vegetables
Pasta
spinach-ricotta stuffed ravioli rosé sauce, arugula and parmesan
Seafood Gratin
lemongrass-shrimp-broth cream sauce served with rice and market vegetables
Smoked Pork Chop
sage-apple-brandy reduction served with potato and market vegetables
Desserts
White Wine Poached Pear
served with berries and crème anglaise
Chocolate Candy Cane Mousse
whipped cream and berry coulis
To Start MENU - Le Papillon On Front
(please select one)
Soup du Jour
Chefs soup of the day
Winter Salad
spinach, French lentils, feta cheese, dried cranberries, lemon-honey vinaigrette
Salmon Rillettes
fresh herbed salmon spread served with croustini
Mains
please choose a side of frites,
garden salad or Chefs soup of the day
for the Sandwich and the Frittata
Pulled Beef Sandwich
caramelized onions, mushroms, merlot-tomato sauce with swiss cheese on a Kaiser bun
Seafood Linguini
dill-caper-rosé sauce
Crêpe
ham, spinach, tomato, caramelized onions, swiss cheese
Vegetable Frittata
kale, red pepper and onion
Desserts
(please select one)
Raspberry-apple Cobbler
puff pastry and crème anglaise
Pouding Chômeur
rich golden cake with vanilla ice-cream
Ratings & Reviews - Le Papillon On Front
- Atmosphere: 5/5
- Food: 4.7/5
- Service: 5/5
The restaurant was exceptional along with the hosts and servers. Food was really good. Will definitely visit you again.
I have been going to the papillon for years. I have never been disappointed. Great service and friendly people.
Can't resist the crepes. Always enjoy the staff enthusiasm.
I can not beleive that no one else has written a...
I can not beleive that no one else has written a review for the Le Papillion. It is my top choice for a restaurant if you want a romantic date atmosphere or a nice place to take your parents when the come to town. The serive is always great, the food is consistently great. The prices are quite reasonable. The crepes are always fresh and delicious, the salmon good, great French Onion soup. I also love the tarte au sucre (maple suger pie) for dessert- its the only place in Toronto that I know of that serves tarte au sucre. Great quebecois fare!
Lovely lunch before I had to go to the airport and head home
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Food came out luke warm. One dish came with a hair and with the side dish missing. Made the reservation weeks in advance. They sat us in the cold open front, when walking to the washroom, there was a more of an intimate cozy part in the back of the restaurant. I don't understand why they would not seat us there. The restaurant never filled.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 2/5
Service: 2/5
For my money it remains the best "treat" in the neighbourhood.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Waiter was awesome and friendly will recommend to others and return ..Food was great crepes so many ways and all very yummy. Dessert was chocolate, shared and very satisfying. Espresso and coffees passed the test. Done
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Server was excellent! friendly without being intrusive! Very professional! A bit noisy in the room, but it was full and it is the holiday season! So, no worries there! Everyone was happy with their choice except for the Beef Tartare! Unlike any beef tartare we have ever had! Will pass on that next time! We go regularly at Christmas and always enjoy it!
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 3/5
Service: 5/5
Food was delicious and service was excellent.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Excellent!! Service was outstanding and food was just as good.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Our server was first rate. He remembered us from a previous visit which was amazing. Our food and drinks came promptly and always with a smile, he was attentive in spite of the fact the place was busy. He just seemed to be everywhere at the right time.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 5/5
A very nice dining experience with a well priced luncheon menu good ambiance. and table service The low level of background noise allowed for good table conversation.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
exceptional service from friendly and efficient staff
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Nice atmosphere. Highly vaulted escargot were quite bland as well as the seafood filling in the crepe. I found the crepe itself was too browned and could not eat it.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 3/5
Service: 4/5
Lovely restaurant. Food was very good. Would definitely come back.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Wonderful vibrant atmosphere and great food, as always. The crepes are delicious, and the menu has enough variety to suit diners. Always a reliable place to go, whether to meet friends or to enjoy time as a couple.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 4/5
I was in the city for my partner's birthday and got this recommendation from my sister. It did not disappoint! The staff were all extremely friendly and the atmosphere was perfect for a relaxed but still romantic dinner. And the food was perfect! We had beef tartare, escargot, lamb, and duck. It was all so delicious and perfectly cooked. Cannot wait to be back in Toronto because we will definitely be back. Thank you for the great experience!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
The food was amazing as usual. Le Papillion doesn’t ever fail.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Meal was served cold... felt rushed.... when questioned server why dinner was full price when 1 part ate while other meal was being heated up??! Was told .... “make decision “ “happy holidays “ brutal.... won’t be back .... ever
Ambiance: 2/5
Cuisine: 2/5
Service: 1/5
Finally ... restaurant that's beautiful, has great service , good food and plays nice BACKGROUND jazz. So lovely to be able to have a conversation without yelling at my date! Lol. Will definitely be back to share an afternoon appetizer and Kir Royal!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Absolutely fantastic!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We have a lovely lunch,
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
The service was fine but the food was not. I have made sporadic visits to Papillion for many years , but this time I found the food to be the worst ever. Four of us made exactly the same comments......Onion soup, crepe de la Mer, burger...we all made the same comment. Bland, floury texture, nothing to make the food special. Just not worth making a visit to the restaurant. The location is excellent, the decor equally so....but NOT the food. Too bad. I doubt I will try it again ! I will repeat this on Trip advisor, because the prices are such that one expects a pleasant tasty meal !
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 1/5
Service: 3/5
My favourite place to eat in downtown Toronto!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We loved it. Had the most perfect table with excellent food
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Lovely evening.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Very pleased with the attentive service and high quality of food at Le Papillon, a long time Toronto favourite
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
The servant was really rude and she rushed us so many times. The restaurant was not busy at all but we only had an hour to finish the meal!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 1/5
Excellent service. Great onion soup. Found the seafood crepe a bit sweet. Would definately return
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 5/5
The waitress was completely indifferent and our dinner came very quickly. The food was very good however. My husband and I had the boeuf bourguinnon which was excellent and our friend had the tourtiere which looked really good as well.
Ambiance: 3/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 2/5
Outstanding food and service. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Thank you!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Fantastic as always!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We will be back. Wonderful service and food was amazing! Highly recommended.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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