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Lapinou, Toronto, ON

Lapinou

4.5
4.5
845 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary French
A neo-bistro inspired by regional French flavours and local terroir - met with modern culinary expertise and endless curiosity.

Stay for a meal, stop in for a glass of wine, or drink and snack late into the evening.

Santé!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 15 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary French, Wine Bar, Bistro

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (416) 479-4414

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Neighbourhood

    King West

  • Cross Street

    King and Bathurst

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Public Transit

    King and Bathurst, 501 King & 511 Bathurst Street Car Routes

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 845 people are saying

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience for a group of 9. Will definitely be back!
  2. AlexandraL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing evening at the Lapinou! Food is excellent and outstanding service. Lots of great ambiance. We enjoyed very much our experience!
  3. Sarah

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    Service was not good, we had to keep asking to order food and drinks over and over. Food not enough as a main dish. Very expensive for not a great experience.
  4. AlannaF

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and food! Definitely one of our favorite spots!
  5. Katinhat

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Tasty food in a pretty environment. The portions were pretty small, which is totally fine except I would have liked if there were more clearly delineated appetizers to compliment. Overall pleasant dinner but I wasn't blown away
  6. Charlotte

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyable meal. Everyone liked the food and the atmosphere
  7. francescab

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. We had a lovely time
  8. Clinton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience. Amazing service, great wine selection, and amazing food to top it off.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual everything was excellent. My only disappointment is the fact they have quit offering the chefs tasting menu with the wine pairing. Service was excellent (thank you Brandon) Food and presentation was perfect.
  10. Delish

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal out we have had in a long time. The food was delicious, unique and well plated. Excellent service. We will be back - thank you!
  11. CASS

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    fabulous place for a few bites or drinks, perfect for date night
  12. Ripa

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal experience. We let our very knowledgable server select our meal for us and we were beyond impressed with every dish. We shared multiple items so we could taste as much as possible from this great menu. Cocktails were also great. Can't wait to go back!

    LapinouResponded 2 days agoHi Ripa, we are thrilled to hear about your wonderful evening with us. Thank you for such positive feedback. We can't wait to host you again in the near future! Cheers!

  13. OlivierM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nous recommandons vivement ce très bon restaurant à la décoration épurée et chaleureuse. Voyage des sens pour un dîner délicieux.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great good and excellent service!
  15. Natalyyyyy

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    My fiancé and I go to lapinou often. Sometimes for dinner and other times for drinks. He likes the cocktails but I’m not a fan. I find them to be very syrupy. I also find that in the winter the restaurant is freezing especially if they seat you closer to the door. I wore a long sleeve and I had to have my parka on because of how cold I was. In the summer they blast the AC so it’s not any better. I associate lapinou with always being cold and for me personally it’s not a good experience. So if you’re a female and you tend to get cold easily be weary and bring a long sleeve an extra sweater or be prepared to wear your jacket all night. Otherwise the service is fantastic and the food is good.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible !!!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Difficult menu if you are celiac or have a gluten intolerance.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was on point from our server/ sommelier Andrea to our food and wine pairings. 10/10
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and Kerry’s service was outstanding. She helped make it a memorable night!
  20. PaigeL

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can't remember our servers name but she was amazing. Very descriptive and knowledgeable about the food and personable. The food was delicious! I will definitely be back.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Valentine menu does not represent French cuisine and portions is not value for money. Service is quite pleasant and ambiance was nice.
  22. SteveB

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service for Valentine dinner. Bar staff were excellent.
  23. Sarah

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Kitchen forgot our order and made us wait an hour. Only to realize food was terrible.
  24. MoniqueA

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Fabulous meal under care of excellent server Carrie. Just an overall lovely dining experience
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    She became my girlfriend after I took her here! 10/10 recommended.
  26. MartinS

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect day to hide away from the winter rain! Great ambiance, food up to the usual excellent standards the service was awesome, from cocktails at the bar to wine recommendations and food choices including an amazing full roast duck for us to share.
  27. JaimeE

    Toronto

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, the menu was presented in a very descriptive way; suggestions were made with no pressure to decide. We had the duck that was very good

    LapinouResponded on February 8, 2023Hello Jamie - Thank you for joining us at Lapinou. We greatly appreciate your feedback. I must agree - the Duck is incredible. We look forward to hosting you again very soon. Best Michael Garrett General Manager - Lapinou

  28. LyndsayB

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Lovely menu and excellent food. Service was a but off. Lovely staff, just not as attentive as they should have been.
  29. TonyM

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This was a really nice place for a casual business meal. Our server was Kenny and he took great care of us with excellent recommendations. The food was fabulous. Muscovy duck and 45 day aged rob steak were both brilliant and paired with the mushroom dish and fingerling potatoes for a wonderful meal.
  30. MarcusV

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience5
    After two hours of sitting down in the middle of our meal we were asked to leave. The restaurant manager would not leave our side until we paid and left. We were literally forced out before we could finish our meal. I’ve never had a worse dining experience. Our tab was $2000 for 5 people. I’m surprised that the restaurant wouldn’t have allowed us to enjoy our meal. I would never go back and I strongly recommend you avoid this place.
  31. Louis

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The service was excellent, but the food was below expectations. The food and the design do not justify the price. Several restaurants in the same street are way better and less expensive.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This has quickly jumped to being one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. Went there for an anniversary dinner with my significant other - and we had an extraordinary time. Five things stood that were miles ahead of anything we’ve had: The cocktail to start: we ordered the toji which has an extra brut champagne finish. It was a fantastic way to kickstart the meal The foie gras which was arguably one of the tastiest appetizers we’ve ever had, and definitely the best foie gras. They make it so different Cote de beouf was the special for the evening. It was so tender and delicious, with an array of flavors. It was so filling and hit the spot The service: Jarrett was an outstanding server. Making wonderful recommendations throughout - the cote de beouf and the st emillion wine. He also surprised us with a delicious panna cotta to wrap up the night. Jarrett is a star The ambience, the people and the music. This place is arguably one of the best restaurants in Toronto.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved Andreas - he was so enthusiastic and gave amazing recommendations and descriptions. Food delicious. My only complaint was that it was chilly in there..
  34. StephenF

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful all around!! Sommelier Lauren was a delight, food was excellent, server Anetei was attentive without interruption!
  35. Anastasia

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were absolutely amazing. I would definitely recommend Lapinou to friends and family.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and atmosphere
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was incredible. Shared a few different plates. The whole experience was one that I’d recommend.
  38. Cecilia

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I waited too long to book and did not experience the truffle tasting menu as I had hoped but they graciously contacted me to explain a new tasting menu had begun. They took great care to double check which menu items were gluten free for my husband. Every dish was delicious!
  39. Georgie

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere, food and drinks are outstanding. I would highly recommend trying out everything on the menu as the food is fantastic. We tried the Oysters, Hirasama, shared the beef for 2. The bartenders create unique drinks. We especially recommend Le Solstice and Cafe Jalisco. Kenny our server was so knowledgeable and attentive. He knew the perfect order to bring out our appetizers to elevate the flavour. He recommended the drinks and was very personable. I won't be able to eat anywhere else. I can't wait to try the seafood tasting menu coming soon.
  40. Sarah

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    I love Lapinou. The food is incredible - the flavours are delicate but complex and the way the servers talk about the food is exciting. The cocktails are really great. The ambience and atmosphere is intimate but open - perfect for dates, birthdays or catch ups. The thing to keep in mind when ordering is that the serving sizes are on the smaller side. Would highly recommend!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Lapinou offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 479-4414.

Lapinou is rated 4.5 stars by 845 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Lapinou

642 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M7

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    King and Bathurst

  • Neighbourhood

    King West

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary French, Wine Bar, Bistro

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Public Transit

    King and Bathurst, 501 King & 511 Bathurst Street Car Routes

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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