Midi Bistro Restaurant — Restaurant in Toronto

This was my third visit to this restaurant and if I’m honest, it might be my last. The first visit was opening week and I allowed some grace given how new they were but certainly provided some feedback on how pushy the service was. We were in for a relaxed birthday lunch but we both felt we were holding up the line at the drive thru by not ordering right away even though the restaurant wasn’t busy. We provided this feedback to the owner and asked that she get a read from her patrons as to their sense of urgency on getting served. She seemed to appreciate the advice. Second visit we went in for dinner. The service was less rushed but still it seems they are used to getting patrons in and out even though they are not busy. I am not a drinker so I enjoy a nice mocktail when I’m out for a meal. They have nothing and couldn’t suggest any except water or fountain drinks. Dinner was good and a reasonable cost. Third visit was a disaster and highly embarrassing because I was with guests of my Airbnb and I was the one who recommended this restaurant. First, a request for a virgin Bloody Mary (pretty basic) could not be accommodated. Ok I’ll have water 🙄 lost revenue opportunity for them. Second, we kept getting asked if we want to order despite the fact we told the first waiter we would give him a sign when we were ready. We were asked 5 times and finally ordered out of shear frustration. This all happened in less than 20 minutes. The restaurant wasn’t that busy so it’s not like they needed the space. Third and the biggest turn off was that one meal came out 12 minutes earlier than the next two. We kept insistenting she go ahead and eat so it wouldn’t get cold but ultimately we ate our dinners at different times. The kitchen is fully aware how long one meal takes over another so gage accordingly. When the pasta dish came it had canned mushrooms and pre-cooked and sliced chicken versus fresh. My salmon was good but the sides were less than adequate. When it was time to get the bill there was no one in site and we waited 20 minutes. All f these things could be corrected easily but my sense is that this breakfast restaurant doesn’t know how to be a fine dining lunch or...

Winterlicious 2023 is back for another season and Midi Bistro is one of those places you can count on to have a great meal anytime.

Dinner costs $45 now but is still a good deal and your money well spent mainly because of their superb food, service and ambience.

Went out with two of my friends and so we get to try different dishes:

Appetizers: Sautéed Escargots with Portobello Mushroom - this is a rich and delectable appetizer. It's cooked in cognac and basil cream sauce and you can soak up the creamy goodness with the complimentary bread they provided you. And let me tell you they tasted silky and divine!

Pate de Campagne with Toast & Gherkins - the pate is more on the coarse and rustic type and portion is generous. Comes with a side salad and baguette.

Spicy Crab Cakes - crab cakes are really tasty and spicy. The touch of heat adds a flavourful twist to the classic crab cake. But I wish they would have given more instead of only 2 crab cakes. This is my fave out of all the 3 apps and 10/10 would order this again.

Main Dish: Braised Lamb Shank - find it a tad dry and a bit overcooked, this is my least fave dish. There's also a pronounced gamey flavour with the lamb shanks.

8 oz Striploin Steak - perfectly cooked juicy steak paired well with the mushroom brandy sauce.

Seafood Risotto - packed with different types of seafood, they give you a huge portion of this dish and it's so flavourful in every bite.

Dessert: Creme Brûlée - crisp shell that shattered under your spoon exposing rich and smooth layer of custard beneath with just a hint of vanilla, this is a joy to eat.

Strawberry Cheesecake - this is the star of the show. Silky smooth and creamy classic cheesecake with delightful strawberry topping tastes as amazing as it looks.

Overall we had a great dining experience and special mention to our server, Sindhu who's very nice and friendly. And even though the place was packed, she still manages to maintain a calm composure, smiling and welcoming people in the restaurant. Truly worthy...

AWFUL "FRENCH FOOD"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Writing this review just as I am falling asleep because I need my fellow Torontonians to know not to go here. Went to Midi bistro one sunny day, and god... I wish I never gotten off that Queens Park subway stop. Can see why it is called Midi bistro because that's exactly what it is... mid. We got seated at their outdoor patio. It was the kind of patio that you would be okay having you bat mitzvah at, but depressed if all your friends organized your baby shower there. Think, the Pet Smart versions of patios. There was a set menu, so you could only order 1 thing from each category- appetizer, main and dessert. Each of the courses had 3-5 dishes to chose from. All of that for $33!! All of us are already broke enough as it is, so we split it three ways to equal $11. We got the French onion soup, Quiche Lorraine and vanilla ice cream. After the iPhone 1 long wait was over, we got our average French onion soup. It wasn't that bad, it was just bland (much like the conversations I was having). The worst part though, was the Quiche Lorraine with frites. As you can see in the photo provided, it looks like a high school cafeteria lunch (on a bad day). The brown on the top is not a nice, tasty, even crisp, but spice. I think it was cumin, but whatever it was, was so overpowering that it's all I could taste. I was having such an awful time that I didn't stay for dessert, so sorry to my posse but I cannot review the dessert. I only have one hot tip for this place, and it's to go to the Jimmy's...