Osgoode Hall Restaurant — Restaurant in Toronto

Opened for lunch on the weekdays with a $23 three course prix fixe that changes daily and minor changes to the a la carte menu.

Had to clear security (x-ray machine + metal detector) to enter Osgoode Hall and then there was signage pointing to the restaurant. It was a quick and painless process.

On the day me and my friend, the prix fixe menu was a beef croquette with pear chutney, chicken breast, and an apple cake. The day before it had grilled octopus. It was delicious and the portion sizes were just right! My friend had the steak frites, which seems to be a staple of the menu, is served with lots of fries! We also got two pieces of complimentary bread each.

Service was excellent from the moment we walked into the restaurant to the moment we walked out. There was no waiting to be greeted or calling for your bill and each course came out fast. They treat you like royalty basically. The line of stained glass windows and bookshelves of law books was really something and most of the waiters had a french accent, it felt like we had left Ontario and went to France for lunch.

It was simply an amazing lunch. Although the restaurant never filled to capacity during our hour there (12 to 1), they do recommend a reservation and this can be made through OpenTable.

Will definitely be back in the future to show off this...

This lunch spot is outstanding value with a unique atmosphere for a sit-down lunch. You'll see lawyers in their court robes and even the occasional judge noshing down. The food is very good, verging on excellent, for modest prices for a downtown restaurant. The room itself is beautiful - shades of a 19th Century college high table (wood panelled and hardwood floor) enhanced by gorgeous stained glass windows. And the foyer, staircase and Great Library on the second floor, with the enourmous oil portraits of judges going back to the 19th Century, are a brief museum- quality feature worth taking a few minutes to explore. The building - and the room - are old (for Toronto) - but the stained glass windows in the restaurant are not - they were funded by prominent law firms and lawyers in the 1980's - but the style and effect fits with the room. Two points to note: court breaks at 1:00 pm for lunch - arrive before 1:00 or you may not be seated. Second, this is an operating courthouse and you will have to go through security (including a metal detector) to get into...

This is a hidden gem inside Osgood Hall, you have to get through security to get in. Follow the sign and you are at the restaurant inside a beautiful room with stained glass, chandelier, I believe it used to be the old library.

The restaurant only opens for lunch and now have a daily Prix-Fixe Menu in addition to a la carte items.

My sister in law chose the Cobb Salad which was huge and so fresh.

We chose the Prix-Fixe Thursday Lunch, Daily Soup - Clam Chowder with tons of clams Duck Confit with Sausage Pasta Coconut Panna Cotta wit Ginger Cake and Mango Salad

The food was so fresh and excellent, tastes great and good serving size.

We also ordered a side of fries as it was so good according to my sister in law.

The servers were excellent, when I ordered hot water with lemon, I was served with the in house preserved lemon peel jelly. Sweet, Tangy and texture liked a gummy. It was so good I can eat a bucketful unfortunately they don't sell it. The In House baked Bread was also excellent.

If you are ever in Toronto, head downtown and book a...