How is La Banane restaurant rated?

La Banane

4.7

840 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

French

Top tags:

Beyond the yellow door, guests enter a space where the past and future mingle. Hallmarks of classic bistro style – a long marble bar, white linens and crystal stemware are mixed with contemporary art, bold colour and an eclectic soundtrack of funk, Motown and disco.

We look forward to welcoming you to La Banane.

Not bookable

Online reservations at La Banane can only be made directly on their website.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
French
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 551-6263
Website
http://www.labanane.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Brandon Olsen

Location
227 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON L7T2M3
Neighbourhood
Toronto
Cross Street
Dundas Street
Parking Details
Green P Carpark available directly behind the restaurant at 1117 Dundas Street West<br />http://parking.greenp.com/parking-info/carpark-info/204_1117-dundas-street-west.html
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

Featured in

Oysters
mignonette, hot sauce, lemon
- 6$18.00
- 12$34.00
- 24$60.00
Marinated Mussels$15.00
espelette pepper vinaigrette
Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
cocktail sauce, lemon
Dungeness Crab$28.00
cocktail sauce, lemon
Chilled Lobster$22.00
hot monté, cocktail sauce
King Crab$28.00
crème fraîche, cocktail sauce
Raw Marinated Scallops$23.00
garlic buttermilk
Petit Plateau$145.00
Grand Plateau$200.00
La Grande Banane$280.00
Classic Caviar Service
50g / 125g
- M/P

From the Kitchen

Bouillabaisse en Vol-Au-Vent$13.00
Tartare$16.00
sauce mousseline, crispy potato
Salmon Rillette$13.00
crème fraîche, za'atar
Albacore Tuna$16.00
brown butter, dill, caper
Liver and Onions$15.00
cipollini, hen-of-the-woods
Duck Pistachio Terrine$12.00
bacon, grape must mustard
Omelette aux Fines Herbes$14.00
- 30g caviar$80.00
Foie Gras mi-Cuit
brioche, black plum
- 30g caviar$23.00

Plats Principaux

main courses

Steelhead Trout$32.00
aji amarillo, caviar
Eurobass en Croûte$39.00
yuzu beurre blanc, zucchini
Crab Back Gratin$39.00
bomba rice, Comté
Duck Breast$28.00
charred endive, jus
Veal Tenderloin Au Poivre$33.00
Rib Steak
sauce Bordelaise
- 18 oz$80.00

Accompagnements

Sides

Bibb Salad$10.00
Cranberry Beans with Sherry Vinaigrette$10.00
Heirloom Tomatoes Avec Sauce Tonnato$11.00
Pommes Aligot$13.00

Fromage

(45g); assiette de fromage – selection of 3 (90 g) $22

Abbaye (FR)
sheep's milk, unpasteurized
Etorki Pur Brebis (FR)
sheep's milk, semi-soft
Tomme Haute de Richelieu (QC)
goat's milk, semi-soft
Riopelle (QC)
cow's milk, triple-cream
Black Sheep (QC)
cow & sheep's milk, hard
Blue Elizabeth (QC)
sheep's milk, bleu, unpasteurized

What 840 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

840 Reviews

G
Greg
Toronto
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was superb. Unfortunately my lobster pasta dish was served pretty close to room temperature and they hadn’t warmed the bowl it was served in. The wines are expensive but I ordered one of the least expensive from the south of France and it was good. We would return😊
Is this helpful?
T
The3
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night out with good friends. The service was attentive, menu and wine suggestions helpful. It’s a beautiful-looking room-convivial atmosphere.
Is this helpful?
JO
JOHNA
Los Angeles
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
BEST RESTAURANT IN TORONTO .... food , service, ambince , wine selection all amazing always a wonderful meal , professionally prepared excellent cocktails ! ty john
Is this helpful?
MC
MichaelC
Toronto
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent tasting menu and great value. We will be back on future date.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and amazing service.
Is this helpful?
DA
DebbyA
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience5
This was my second trip and both times have been truly delicious! :) Our servers were great - drink and food came a great pace. There was a little confusion about the gift card that we used and it felt like we were being rushed at the end so that they could seat another set of guests but aside from that it was an entirely lovely experience!
Is this helpful?
MW
MarieW
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Banane The tuna with brown sauce was out of this world, oysters amazing and the giant shrimp! The Dungeness crab wasn't as meaty as when we cook it ourselves. The vegetable dishes with the wonderful sauces yummy!!! and of course the chocolate custard a nice end to the meal. I'm still telling people about the tuna with brown sauce.
Is this helpful?
MM
MarkM
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience4
Very few, non-meat entree options for vegetarians.
Is this helpful?
FP
FatPotato
Toronto
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service as always were impeccable. We love coming here because of the seafood. The seafood tower is great value for your money. Also is you want steak tartare this is the BEST place in the city. Every dish is flawlessly executed. The service is attentive without being overbearing. Eat and Repeat.
Is this helpful?
r
rohanaleks
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
After La Banane I can affirmatively say, French cuisine is more than food; it is an art. Thanks for making an unforgettable experience.
Is this helpful?
s
sunnyx
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience5
Nice place for Couple. Excellent service. Quiet environment for chat.
Is this helpful?
LM
LauraM
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, from food to service the whole experience was fantastic.
Is this helpful?
DM
DerekM
Toronto
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal and experience we have had in a long time. Food was amazing, but service really put it over the top. High end restaurant, but with very welcoming and relaxed staff and atmosphere. We’ll be back.
Is this helpful?
R
Rick
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place, great food, great service. Simply great. :)
Is this helpful?
SB
SarahB
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, we went as a group and where looked after from start to finish.
Is this helpful?
SB
SimonB
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great restaurant ! Top quality for the money. Very creative and original range of both flavors and artistic display for each and every course. Great wine list. Bravo.
Is this helpful?
RP
RobertPaul
Toronto
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous environment--super staff-great service--a bit pricey but expected--wonderful experience in a super setting located in a funky part of our city---enjoy
Is this helpful?
B
Breezey
Toronto
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful dining experience for 2 to celebrate a family member’s special birthday. She had researched reviews in advance and knew precisely what she wanted to order which was the tasting menu which was not on the menu but is offered. We had tastes of the seafood platter which included 2 shrimp, 2 oysters and scallops. First time I ever an oyster that I liked! Next was the tuna with a caper sauce (delish and yes salty due to the capers), next their famous eurobass fish cooked to perfection with delish buttery sauce, then duck with foie gras and very cheesy potatoes. And finally for the birthday girl banana cake and a mini version of their famous chocolate Ziggy Stardust Disco Egg. The only surprise was when we got the bill we had not realized that the dessert was not part of the tasting menu (guess we should have asked; guess we should have been told). The tasting menu was well worth it regardless as we got to taste several items which made for a nice food flight. Probably one of the most expensive meals I have had in a very long time and while completely enjoyable not sure whether my budget would allow for another trip. Mind you with all those seafood towers on so many tables maybe just might be tempted to go just to order the tower as a main course.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience4
The service was slow. It took a very long time to be asked for a drink order. The wedge salad was too heavily dressed and the duck was tough. One of our group wanted hers cooked a bit more and it took a full 30 mins. The oysters were delicious and the wine suggestions were also very good.
Is this helpful?
G
Genericname
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and great food to back it up, would go back again for sure.
Is this helpful?
b
best2dine
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a good time! Our anniversary outing was a memorable occasion at La Banane! The host upgrade our table to a booth, which was very appreciative. Our appetizer, mains and desserts were delicious. We’ll definitely come back!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I Love it!!!
Is this helpful?
j
jasonl
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
just fantastic..everything was delightful. came in for our engagement and couldn't have chosen a better restaurant
Is this helpful?
i
isabellef
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience3
It took forever to get our food. The service was pretentious although with a smile. My sirloin steak was tough.
Is this helpful?
E
Eric
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really a great experience overall. Food was great, and cocktails were world class. I think the prices were maybe a little higher than I'd expect for the overall menu/execution, but the service definitely made the case for any "difference" in expectations.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend
Is this helpful?
TT
TT25
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pricey but really delicious. Tasting menu was great.
Is this helpful?
O
Orengo
Toronto
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience3
They should get a nicer floor. It looks like the men’s washroom at the bus station,
Is this helpful?
J
Jacqueline
Toronto
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2019
overall2food4service4ambience3
Although my husband and I had a pleasant meal and the service and food were good, the value was not. We shared two bottles of their lowest priced wine, a shared appetizer, two mains and a shared side and the total bill came to an astonishing $560! We've enjoyed other luxury restaurants in Toronto for that price tag but it's further justified by an elevated culinary experience, fine dining atmosphere and top-rated in Toronto. For this price tag, this restaurant on Ossington does not compare and I can't justify the pricing.
Is this helpful?
B
Billy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience across the board. Our service at the bar was exceptional, and the wine Chris recommended was fantastic. Seafood tower and basque cake were top notch
Is this helpful?
J
James
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome meal! Chris and the team did amazing....ribeye one of the best in the city! Highly recommend the whole fish too. Looking forward to next visit
Is this helpful?
AL
AngelaL
Toronto
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food really stands out here. Although it is not inexpensive - but it was memorable. We had the rib steak - amazing! Perfectly cooked, seasoned - perfect texture. The eurobass was amazing - cooked in the pastry makes the meat so succulent!! The lemon tart was also delicious. The meal took awhile - it was a busy Saturday night and our 3 course meal took 3 hours. So keep that in mind. But I would go back!
Is this helpful?
DY
DanielY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding coupled with gracious and courteous staff, could not ask for a better evening. Noise level was perfect not to loud just enough where you could have conversation at the table and hear
Is this helpful?
J
John238
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I ate at the bar and it was spectacular... Great bartender, cool dude, knowledgeable and good guy. Wonderful food and just a great vibe overall. We live nearby and for some reason had not been by in a while but will be back soon. Killer.
Is this helpful?
b
barryq
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the food and staff were excellent. I really can’t find a thing to complain about.
Is this helpful?
G
Glenn
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience5
We went there for our anniversary, nothing mentioned even thou our waitress was told. The food was good, the service average. Our waitress seemed pre occupied with other tables the wjole night. We had two bottles of wine, she managed to get back once to refill our glasses. At the end of our dinner after declining desert we never saw her again. We had to ask a bus boy for our bill whonwas nice enough to bring it and the machine to pay So for the dollar value you pay to enjoy a good night out combined with average service i would try somewhere else next time . Hence a 3 rating.
Is this helpful?
MP
MiroP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic place, fantastic food. The last time was a bit too noisy, though. I could barely hear my wife across the table. Maybe it was the people around us, but kind of ruined the experience a bit.
Is this helpful?
JC
JayC
Toronto
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Terrific Food, great service...super upscale atmosphere. Look forward to going back
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2019
overall3food4service3ambience3
Was ok. Waiter was just ok. Not engaging at all. No positive lasting impression. Sommelier (from Santa Barbara) was very good and engaging. Had alerted restaurant of special Birthday of my friend. Don’t feel they made her feel special in any way.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent everything! Will keep coming back
Is this helpful?

FAQs

La Banane is rated 4.7 stars by 840 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

Online reservations at La Banane can only be made directly on their website.

227 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON L7T2M3

Additional information

Cross Street
Dundas Street
Neighbourhood
Toronto
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Green P Carpark available directly behind the restaurant at 1117 Dundas Street West<br />http://parking.greenp.com/parking-info/carpark-info/204_1117-dundas-street-west.html
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Brandon Olsen
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.labanane.ca/
Phone number
(416) 551-6263

La Banane

Not bookable

Additional information

50 Toronto Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in Canada

Entrées

Oysters

Marinated Mussels$15.00

Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Dungeness Crab$28.00

Chilled Lobster$22.00

King Crab$28.00

Raw Marinated Scallops$23.00

Petit Plateau$145.00

Grand Plateau$200.00

La Grande Banane$280.00

Classic Caviar Service

From the Kitchen

Bouillabaisse en Vol-Au-Vent$13.00

Tartare$16.00

Salmon Rillette$13.00

Albacore Tuna$16.00

Liver and Onions$15.00

Duck Pistachio Terrine$12.00

Omelette aux Fines Herbes$14.00

Foie Gras mi-Cuit

Plats Principaux

Steelhead Trout$32.00

Eurobass en Croûte$39.00

Crab Back Gratin$39.00

Duck Breast$28.00

Veal Tenderloin Au Poivre$33.00

Rib Steak

Accompagnements

Sides

Bibb Salad$10.00

Cranberry Beans with Sherry Vinaigrette$10.00

Heirloom Tomatoes Avec Sauce Tonnato$11.00

Pommes Aligot$13.00

Fromage

Abbaye (FR)

Etorki Pur Brebis (FR)

Tomme Haute de Richelieu (QC)

Riopelle (QC)

Black Sheep (QC)

Blue Elizabeth (QC)

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is La Banane restaurant rated?

Not bookable

Additional information

Featured in

50 Toronto Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in Canada