My girlfriend and I decided to spend our anniversary at a smaller scale restaurant. The day we went was also a miserable wintry day (our anniversary is early February) so decided to stay around her neighborhood on Bloor. Found this place online because it had winterlicious ($25 menu) and gave it a try.
WOW - great decision. Despite the snowstorm the place was pretty full. Which doesn't take long to happen as it is a relatively small restaurant. Decor is simple, nothing fancy, almost like your rural friendly French bistro somewhere in the Bordeaux area. We had a reservation (which helped) and got a small cozy table.
We both had the winterlicious menu with a half litre of pinot noir. I had the liver pate which was out of this world. Creamy and delicious that it warmed my heart on this stormy day. Continued with the steak frites - I would say arguably the best steak frites I ever had. The meat was nicely cooked on the outside and despite the thinness, managed to retain a nice red-pinkish inside for a medium-rare. Just salt and pepper, nothing else to ruin the delicious beef taste. Finished it with the profiterol, an amazing creation with a delicious sauce and a bit of ice-cream.
Loved the experience. Not a big restaurant, but extremely cozy, friendly and surrounded by wonderful people - other clients were nice families enjoying a meal like we were. Really loved it. Service was quick, courteous and prompt.
Despite the extensive food, only paid around $100 for both including the wine, tax and tip. The place may be slighly more expensive if you eat outside of winterlicious (or summerlicious) but the entire ambiance and the amazing quality of the food makes it perfectly worth it.