Batifole Restaurant says...
Batifole is an intimate French bistro restaurant that has served the residents of Leslieville for over five years. At Batifole, you will indulge in French cuisine with the expertise of chef Jean-Jacques Texier. With over 300 French labels of only the most carefully selected wines, Batifole will remind you of Europe without expensive prices. Feel at home, unwind and relax among friends at Batifole as the ambiance of Europe awaits you.
"Hidden Jewel", "La Vraie de Vraie"
Zagat Survey (July '08)
Winner of Best Neighbourhood spot in Toronto
Dine.TO 2008 (Food Critic Alan Vernon)
Best mid-priced restaurant & Most Romantic "first date" restaurant
Toronto Life (2006-2007)
Best French Restaurant
Now Magazine (Oct 06/07)
"Flawless"
Eye Weekly (Nov. '06)
"It may take its name from the French verb 'to frolic', but there's nothing frivolous about the food at this trade bistro. Chef Jean-Jacques Texier's menu of French classics doesn't disappoint".
Toronto Life (Dec. '05)
"The food here is superb"
Toronto Star (Sept. '04)
"Batifole features a bistro menu of authenticity seldom see in Toronto."
National Post (Sept. '04)
"The Crab and rockfish soup is a triumph...Batifole is sweet and warm like the caramel sauce with Jack Daniels".
Joanne Kates, The Globe & Mail (Oct. '04)