Le Sélect Bistro

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   Joe

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   I’ve been to le select bistro before and really enjoyed it, but 4/6 dishes tonight were bad. Over salted, too much garlic, a veggie risotto had a piece of shrimp in it. Must be a new kitchen crew as it was nowhere near what I had experienced before.
   

   Le Sélect BistroResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Joe, Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear your visit didn’t meet expectations, especially as a returning guest. We strive for consistency, and I’ve shared your comments with the kitchen team for immediate review. This isn’t reflective of our usual standards, and I appreciate you bringing it to our attention. If you’re open to it, I’d like to personally invite you back to show you the quality you expect. Please contact me directly at Le Select Bistro to arrange this. Thank you again for your honesty—it helps us improve. Warm regards, Callum Heald General Manager
   

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   Jay

   Toronto

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We always loved visiting Le Select for years, it has been a stable in Toronto and when it comes to French cuisine, you can always count on Le Select, but this time, it wasn't up to par. The onion soup and the Bouillabaisse was way too salty. Onion soup is supposed to be more on the salty side, but this was almost unbearable. We asked for hot water to dilute it. I think this started us on the wrong foot for the rest of the night. Our favorite for the night was the Terrine Fois Gras, Beef Tartare, and the lemon pie for dessert. Service was excellent as expected, she was attentive and accurate. Our table if 8 automatically applies an 18% service charge, nothing unusual about this, but what was unusual is they also charge a 13% tax on top of the service charge. They've corrected our bill but how many people ended up paying tax on gratuity? Not sure if this is normal restaurant practice, but will pay more attention from now on.
   

   Le Sélect BistroResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Jay, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your loyalty to Le Select. I’m sorry your recent visit wasn’t up to par. We aim for authentic seasoning, but I understand the onion soup and bouillabaisse were too salty. I’ve shared this with our kitchen team for improvement. I’m glad you enjoyed the terrine, tartare, and lemon pie, and I’m pleased our service met expectations. Regarding the service charge, the tax on gratuity is part of provincial regulations, but I’ll ensure our team communicates this clearly to avoid confusion. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Callum Heald General Manager
   

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   Leslee

   Toronto

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great brunch experience! Food is always excellent and the vibe of the restaurant is great.
   

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   Louis

   Toronto

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on January 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ordered the Boeuf Bourgignon and steak frites. Excellent dishes combined with reasonably priced wines and excellent service made for a great evening.
   

   Le Sélect BistroResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you, Louis, for your glowing review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Boeuf Bourguignon, steak frites, and our selection of wines. It’s wonderful to hear our service and ambiance contributed to a memorable evening. We look forward to welcoming you back to Le Sélect Bistro soon. Warm regards, Callum Heald General Manager, Le Sélect Bistro
   

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   Dave

   Toronto

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on January 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding personalized service for our New Balance business meal. Full credit goes to our Server who was the ultimate professional. The food menu, taste and value was top-class!
   

   Le Sélect BistroResponded on January 7, 2025

   Hi Dave, Thank you for the wonderful review and for choosing us for your New Balance business meal. I'm thrilled to hear that the service and overall experience were top-notch. I'll make sure to pass along your kind words to our server – they’ll be delighted to know their professionalism made such a positive impression. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for future business meals or personal visits. Thank you again for sharing your experience! Best regards, Callum Heald General Manager
   

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   Giuseppe

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s always a pleasure coming back to this restaurant for a date or a business dinner! Stephanie our server was fantastic! And the food is always good!
   

   Le Sélect BistroResponded on January 7, 2025

   Hi Giuseppe, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear that you consistently enjoy dining with us, whether for a date or a business dinner. Stephanie will be thrilled to know she made such a positive impression – I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. Your continued support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more great experiences. See you again soon! Best regards, Callum Heald General Manager
   

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   Pamela

   New York City

   26 reviews

   4.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great service and good. A gem in Toronto. Authentic French bistro
   

   Le Sélect BistroResponded on January 7, 2025

   Hi Pamela, Thank you for the kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to be considered a gem in Toronto and glad you enjoyed the service and atmosphere. It’s always rewarding to hear that our efforts to provide an authentic French bistro experience resonate with our guests. We appreciate your feedback on value and will continue working to ensure every visit feels worth it. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best regards, Callum Heald General Manager
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent French food in a beautiful environment. Service was wonderful. The only thing that would have improved our evening was if it had been just a tiny bit less loud. Other than that, it was wonderful and we will definitely be returning.
   

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   James

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing as always !! So fresh and great service when we come here.
   

   Le Sélect BistroResponded 5 days ago

   Dear James, Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you continue to enjoy our food and service. I’ll make sure to pass along your kind words to the server who looked after you—it’ll mean so much to her! We look forward to welcoming you back for more great experiences soon. Warm regards, Callum Heald General Manager
   

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    Catherine

    Montreal

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We enjoyed our meal(brunch). I had the galette with salad. Was good but a lot of oil. Still enjoyable. My sons had the du jour breakfast and very much enjoyed it. Service was excellent. Environment is very French bistro(of course) and always enjoyable. Thanks!
    

    Le Sélect BistroResponded on January 7, 2025

    Hi Catherine, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! I’m pleased to hear that you and your sons enjoyed brunch with us, and I appreciate your feedback on the galette. I’ll be sure to pass along your note about the oil to our kitchen team, as we’re always looking to refine and improve our dishes. It’s wonderful to know that the service and ambiance hit the mark for you – we take pride in bringing that classic French bistro feel to every visit. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another enjoyable meal! Best regards, Callum Heald General Manager
    

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