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La Banane, Toronto, ON
La Banane, Toronto, ON
La Banane, Toronto, ON
La Banane, Toronto, ON
La Banane, Toronto, ON

La Banane

4.7
4.7
840 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
French
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Brandon Olsen
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

840 Reviews
  1. 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😊

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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

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  4. 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.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and amazing service.

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  6. 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!

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  7. 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.

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  8. MarkM

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Very few, non-meat entree options for vegetarians.

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  9. 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.

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  10. 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.

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  11. 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.

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  12. 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.

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  13. 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.

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  14. Rick

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, great food, great service. Simply great. :)

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  15. 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.

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  16. 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.

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  17. 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

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  18. 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.

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  19. 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.

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  20. 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.

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  21. 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!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I Love it!!!

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  23. 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

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  24. 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.

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  25. 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.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend

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  27. TT25

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pricey but really delicious. Tasting menu was great.

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  28. 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,

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  29. 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.

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  30. 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

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  31. 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

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  32. 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!

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  33. 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

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  34. 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.

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  35. 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.

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  36. 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.

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  37. 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.

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  38. 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

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  39. 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.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent everything! Will keep coming back

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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.

Google Map for La Banane

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
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