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Brownes Bistro, Toronto, ON

Brownes Bistro

4.8
4.8
493 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
For 30 years Brownes Bistro has been a staple in Rosedale. Cherished by the neighbourhoods affluent denizens as well as lovers from all over Toronto, this restaurants satisfying and sophisticated fare is what keeps its quaint tables in high demand. A classic bistro menu pays homage to all things French, including fresh creations conceived daily. Warm hardwood, oak paneling and crisp linens create an unmistakably European ambiance, while an excellent selection of wines will have you reaching for obscure adjectives in no time.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 924-8132
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jude Jacob
  • Area
    Rosedale / Summerhill
  • Cross Street
    Yonge St & Woodlawn Ave E
  • Parking details
    Metered parking available on Woodlawn Ave E.
  • Public transit
    TTC Summerhill Station
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 493 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Toronto

    Best Service

  • Toronto

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brownes Bistro is a cherished neighborhood gem offering "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests consistently enjoy a "wonderful varied menu" and a "cozy, charming ambiance." Popular dishes include Escargots and Pappardelle Bolognese. Frequent diners praise the "consistency" and "warm ambiance," making it a favorite for many.

493 Reviews
  1. Caroline

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy neighbourhood spot. The pasta dishes were delicious. Nice variety on the menu and excellent service. Will be back!

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  2. John

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice little quaint place. Old Scholl ambience. We had a nice romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner.

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  3. Wil

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The one and only waiter did an absolutely amazing job. He knew the specials menu by heart was able to describe the menu dishes in detail, and provided personal attention to all the diners despite the fact there were so many people coming in. The food was the best. I had the Liver and It was done to better than perfection if that was possible. Strongly suggest getting potatoes either mashed or boiled to soak up the amazing Jus. The fries didn't quite make it and I had to use the bread which was home made and over the top.

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  4. Tina

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent - my friends and I each had the Winterlicious menu. We all enjoyed our meals along with a glass of wine. Highly recommend giving this restaurant a try!

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  5. Tammy

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Winterlicious lunch. Golden beet salad, grilled Salmon and tiramisu. Wonderfully prepared and presented. Our server, Marco was excellent. Personable, professional and had great timing.

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  6. Christopher

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and atmosphere. Really enjoyed the Winterlicious menu. Damn that brownie was good.

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  7. Melissa

    VIP

    Toronto

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a first class experience. Delicious food and excellent service, even on a very busy night.

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  8. Lisa

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely winterlicious menu dinner. Brownes is a wonderful neighbourhood restaurant. The food is always delicious. Highly recommend.

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  9. Annabelle

    VIP

    Toronto

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful varied menu. Lovely oresentation. Great tasteful h

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  10. Johanne

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Go to Brownes 4 or 5 times a year and food is consistently good and is a pleasantly quiet place as well. Frequented by somewhat older crowd.

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FAQs

Brownes Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Brownes Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 924-8132.

Brownes Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 493 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for Brownes Bistro

1251 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1W6

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Yonge St & Woodlawn Ave E
  • Area
    Rosedale / Summerhill
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered parking available on Woodlawn Ave E.
  • Public transit
    TTC Summerhill Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jude Jacob
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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