Vinoteca Pompette Restaurant — Restaurant in Toronto

Pretty great place if you're looking for French fare outside of your typical bistro classics. Their menu changes on a regular (maybe bi-weekly?) basis to highlight the best within each season.

Sweetbread nuggets: prepped well and fried simply akin to karaage. The caviar creme fraiche pairs nicely without being too rich.

Heirloom tomato: an assortment of different tomato varieties, accentuated with vanilla oil and salt. Even though the tomatoes are juicy and pair well with the vanilla, the dish comes up a bit short.

Tuna carpaccio: thick slices of raw tuna with a bagna cauda sauce, topped with tonnato sauce and surrounded by herbs. There's a lot of flavours in this dish and everything works pretty well together. Only slight complaint is that it was a bit salty for our liking.

Spanish octopus and heritage pork sausage: grilled octopus served on top of a bed of chickpeas and sausage, with a smoky nduja mayo, roasted red peppers and olive oil. The octopus was done perfectly with a nice char. Chickpeas were not too mushy or raw and the sauce was light yet flavourful. However, the sausage was a bit too lean and crumbly; we felt that it needed more fat in its mixture.

Millefeuille vanilla strawberry: alternating layers of puff pastry and vanilla pastry cream served alongside strawberry compote and fresh strawberries. It's large enough to be justified in their recommendation for two people to share. Flawless execution overall; the pastry cream was perfectly balanced without it being too sweet. The strawberry compote provided excellent contrast and acidity. Puff pastry was great; not undercooked nor burnt. Highly recommended.

Service: staff was attentive throughout without being prompted at all. Pacing of the meal was moderate and not rushed.

Outside of a few technical errors, Pompette hits the mark. Their menu changes often to offer seasonal produce and is simple yet well executed. Great dining experience for those who are looking for modern French fare without entering the realm of...

Pompette is a charming French restaurant that left an indelible mark on our culinary senses. From the moment we stepped through the curtain, the atmosphere exuded sophistication and warmth, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening.

The culinary journey commenced with a delicate dance of flavors in the Raw Oysters, adorned with dill oil, cucumber, tofu, and a bacon foam that was very good - haven't seen bacon foam used to compliment oysters in such a way. It was a sublime start to an extraordinary meal.

The Tuna Crudo followed suit, a masterpiece in its own right. The Ponzu yuzu vinaigrette lent a subtle citrusy zing, perfectly complementing the sherry vinegar and coriander. Each bite was a harmonious blend of vibrant tastes that left us craving for more.

Pompette's take on Escargots à la Provençale was a revelation. The succulent snails were expertly prepared, nestled among cherry tomatoes and a delightful herb crumble. The dish struck a balance between indulgence and refinement, and the sauce was to absolutely die for. Be sure to grab some sourdough bread to finish the plate!

The B.C. Trout Beurre Blanc, a dish that transcended expectations. The trout, bathed in a luscious beurre blanc and accompanied by dill oil, beetroots, and fennel, was a symphony of flavors that unfolded with each forkful. The ingredients were impeccably sourced, and the execution was flawless, a testament to the culinary artistry at Pompette.

To elevate the experience, we entrusted our wine selection to the capable hands of Sommelier Christian. His expertise and passion for the art of wine pairing were evident as he guided us through a Croatian red wine that proved to be the perfect companion to our meal. His recommendations were not only spot-on but also enhanced the overall dining...

Genuinely one of the best, most thoughtful dining experiences I have had in quite awhile.

The atmosphere is chic and cozy. They sat us at the bar and the seating was very comfortable. Their decor on the walls is all of their signature cocktails, which I thought was a nice touch. My husband ordered their specialty pistachio Negroni. I'm not normally a Negroni fan; they're too bitter. This one was so smooth and almost tasted like chocolate that I found myself drinking it too.

For an appetizer, we split the pistachio tuna crudo. Amazing. Truly melted in your mouth. Came with five bite-sized pieces to split. We were looking for a lighter appetizer, so this was perfect for us.

My husband ordered the Cavetelli of the moment for dinner which included a grilled corn. He loved it and said it was delicious.

I couldn't decide between the squash ravioli with brown butter and the Parisian style gnocchi, but ultimately decided on the squash. It was to die for. Not too sweet, very light and flavorful. We asked for wine recommendations with our dinner and they found us the perfect white and red pairings for both dishes.

Our server was so, so thoughtful and kind and also brought a taste of the gnocchi for us to try because I was so torn. I was blown away by the gesture (and the gnocchi). Those gnocchi were incredible. Light and fluffy as pillows and so flavorful. So good!!

For dessert, we split a delicious tiramisu. They also brought the honey glazed vanilla ice cream for us to split as we were celebrating my husband's birthday.

An amazing dining experience from start to finish. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will be back the next time...