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Brownes Bistro, Toronto, ON

Brownes Bistro

4.7
4.7
480 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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
  • Neighborhood
    Rosedale / Summerhill
  • Cross street
    Yonge St & Woodlawn Ave E
  • Parking details
    Metered parking available on Woodlawn Ave E.
  • Public transit
    TTC Summerhill Station
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 480 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brownes Bistro is a charming neighborhood gem offering "excellent service" and a "lovely, quiet ambience," perfect for intimate dining. Guests praise its "delicious" menu and "spectacular" service from attentive staff. While the restaurant can be noisy, it remains a "consistently good" choice with a welcoming atmosphere.

480 Reviews
  1. Larry

    VIP

    Toronto

    94 reviews

    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always such a pleasure to dine at our favourite neighbourhood bistro. Mark, Gerry, and Peter look after us amazingly well, and the dishes are superb. We especially love the Salmon and the Escargots.

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  2. Tim

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience at Brownes Bistro is always enjoyable, with great food and service. Hope that we can keep going there for years to come.

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  3. Harold

    VIP

    Toronto

    74 reviews

    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Always great cooking at Brownes. We both had fish which was cooked perfectly...not overdone. Even on this very busy evening, part of the Holidays rush, service was attentive for everyone. Friendly servers are always helpful with the menu choices.

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  4. Michael

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and fun as always. Great dinner with old friends.

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  5. Christine

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was 5**** delish! Our Server went above and beyond to make our dinner simply enjoyable! We will be back again. Thank you 💯

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  6. Michael

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb as always. Peter looks after us very well. See you again next Friday!

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  7. Rita

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant ambiance. Good food and decent value. Can get noisy

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  8. Janet-Lee

    VIP

    Toronto

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a good meal and lots of choices at Browne’s. We bring all of our friends here and it’s our “go to” place for family celebrations. The service is very pleasant and the food is delicious. I love their butternut squash puree soup and salad.

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  9. SammyMac

    Toronto

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food excellent except dessert quality can be improved. Service fantastic. Location handy, close to subway- it’s actually located on Woodlawn just off Yonge. Will definitely return for another meal!

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  10. Larry

    VIP

    Toronto

    94 reviews

    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, service and food were wonderful. Last night, I especially enjoyed the Penne Rigate with Sausage in a spicy tomato sauce. Excellent! Thanks again Peter for looking after us.

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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 4.7 stars by 480 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brownes Bistro

1251 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1W6

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Yonge St & Woodlawn Ave E
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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