Batifole 416 462 99 65

To Frolic, To Romp, To Lark, To Play About.

Batifole is an intimate small French restaurant that serves simple, comfortable cooking without pretence to the residents of Riverdale for more than five years. Our dinner menu is strait-forward with eight appetizers, and eight mains courses, evenly price at $8.00 and $18.00.
The service is professional and friendly. With over 300 French labels, the list feature only carefully selected wines, many of which are inexpensive. Our goal is to make you feel at home, help you unwind, relax and have a great time among friends.
Oddly located in the other Chinatown “East-End that is”, it caught the attention of The food critics and received rave revues.
Here are some of the accolades we received in the Press

Eye Weekly November 06 Food Critic Kathryn Borel. Rating; “Flawless” …Perfect food, Perfect presentation and perfect vibe of what is one of Toronto best restaurant.

Zagat Survey Toronto 06/07/08 This “Hidden Jewell” has respondents raving “la Vraie de Vraie “; Francophiles laud “excellent” “authentic” Gallic cuisine, a teroir-specific wine list and “Knowledgeable staffers” all of which keep the place true to its roots and the casual yet classic room has pleasantly unpretentious vibe. Rating; food: 27, décor: 18, service: 22

Toronto Life. December 2005. Rating ***½. It may take is name from the French verb ‘to frolic,’ but there’s nothing frivolous about the food at this trad bistro. Chef Jean-Jacques Texier menu of French classics doesn’t disappoint.

Toronto life “Eating & Drinking Guide 2006/07” Best mid-priced restaurant
“Eating & Drinking Guide 2007” Most Romantic “first date” restaurant

Anne Hardy’s guide “Where to eat in Canada”. Top 100 restaurants in Canada. Selected in the 05/06/07

Where Magazine. Most Memorable Meal Award Nominee 2004/2005/2006/2007 readers'choice awards 2008

Toronto Star. September 2004. Rating **** Food critic Andy Murdoch. The food here is superb… Batifole is like a pot au feu simmering in late afternoon..each time you taste it, it gets better.”

Now Magazine. “Best of Toronto” October 06/07. Best French restaurant.

Now Magazine. Rated Fifth of the Top Ten Best new Restaurants in 2004

Now Magazine. June 2004 Rating NNNN Food critic Steven Davey. Batifole put the spotlight where it belongs an excellent chef .

National Post. September 2004. Food Critic Jacob Richler. Batifole features a bistro menu of authenticity seldom seen in Toronto… The food is accomplished and highly enjoyable, the service professional and unobtrusive… Food this Delicious at prices so low is a blessing indeed.

National Post. December 2007. Food Critic Gina Mallet. *** out of Three. True bistro, Brisk and confident… The prices are reasonable, the menu is carefully balanced and calibrated. …Batifole becomes the first on my list of restaurant with under $20 entrees.

The Globe and Mail. October 2004 Food Critic Joanne Kates. The Crab and rockfish soup is a triumph…Batifole is sweet and warm like the caramel sauce with Jack-Daniels.

Toronto sun. June 2004 Food writer Elizabeth Bair. A romping good eat… Chef Texier cuisine is personal… Batifole is charming and intimate.

Toronto sun. October 2007 Food critic Anne Marie Males. rating *** Batifole is a Bastion of Gallic civility and warmth, a cozy little spot where one can hide away and enjoy well- prepared food and a congenial atmosphere at price that wont break the bank.

Toronto .com. June 2004 Food critic Alan A Vernon. “To Dine for” Food ***½ service ****½ Ambience ***½.

Patron’s pick. & The French side of Toronto.[/b] Recommended

North Toronto Town Crier. Rating Food 8/10 service 9/10.

Don’t take their words for it! Try it for yourself
Chef/Owner
Jean-Jacques Texier
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