đ¨đŚ Toronto | Le Baratin - A Meticulous Yet Chill Vintage Bistro đˇâ¨
đ Le Baratin â A hidden gem with fixed-price menus that exceed expectations! No gimmicks, just thoughtful ingredients & clever seasoning at an unbeatable price. ⨠Why It Stands Out: ⢠Ownerâs passion shinesâevery dish feels intentional & well-crafted. ⢠Cozy, unpretentious vibeâperfect for date nights or solo wine + bites. đ˝ď¸ Dish Breakdown: 𼊠PâtĂŠ de Campagne aux Pruneaux ⢠Rich meat pâtĂŠ + hint of sweet-sour prunes = balanced perfection. đ´ Steak Tartare ⢠Mildly seasoned beefâgets its kick from pickled veggies (red = sweet, white = tangy). đ Assiette de Charcuterie ⢠Robust, non-gamey meatsâpair better with crackers than bread. đ Gravlax ⢠Generous salmon slice + lemon-dill aioli = smoky, salty, but refreshing. đ Poisson du Jour (Arctic Char) ⢠Simply cooked fishâcomplex, acidic sauce steals the show. 𼊠Steak-Frites ⢠Huge portion (steak slightly overdone), but caramelized onions save it. đŚ Magret de Canard (BEST DISH!) ⢠Duck with fermented-style sauce (kinda like A1?) + carrot purĂŠe & orange = heaven. ⢠Roasted Brussels sprouts? Chefâs kiss. đ Salle dâAgneau Provençale ⢠Lamb chops = dry, but eggplant side? Perfect. đ° Desserts: đ Bavarois au Citron ⢠Subtle lemonâdecent but forgettable. đŤ Mousse au Chocolat ⢠Too light (cream blends in)âI prefer denser mousse. đ Tarte Fine aux PĂŞches ⢠WINNER! Cinnamon warmth + fresh peaches (not mushy!). đĽ Crème BrĂťlĂŠ ⢠Standardâthick sugar crust, but otherwise fine. Final Verdict? A rare findâaffordable, authentic, and full of heart. Whoâs tried Le Baratin? Whatâs your fave dish? đ #TorontoBistro #HiddenGems #FrenchCuisine #WineAndDine #TorontoEats