Award-winning

Lapinou

Name: Lapinou
Address: 642 King St W, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5V 1M7
Telephone: (416) 479-4414
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1157 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary French

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Where imagination & passion collide to create a contemporary, Michelin approved, Global bistro-bar rooted in classic cooking techniques and inspired by an endless curiosity to explore global flavours.

Join us for after work snacks, late night sips, and everything in-between.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Wine Bar, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue, Wed 17:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–23:00
Phone number
(416) 479-4414
Website
http://www.lapinoubistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
642 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M7
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
King West
Cross Street
King and Bathurst
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
King and Bathurst, 501 King & 511 Bathurst Street Car Routes
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve Dinner | First Seating
CA$85.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Toast the New Year in elegant French style with a three course chef curated celebration menu with options for add-ons and a live DJ. 1st (choice of) Venison carpaccio - Pickled fennel, Saskatoon berry, Parmigiano Reggiano, juniper dressing Parsnip soup - Truffle oil, Ontario maple, sage, pumpkin seed Grilled chicory salad- Honey duck fat dressing, crispy prosciutto di parma, Pecorino romano Main, (choice of) Short Rib Bourguignon -creamy polenta, pickled onion, crispy shallot Atlantic Cod - espelette soubise, rainbow chard, lemon vinaigrette Tagliatelle quattro formaggi - mornet, wild mushroom medley Dessert (choice of) Brown butter tart Coconut sorbet Chocolate tort
New Year's Eve Dinner | Second Seating
CA$110.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Toast the New Year in elegant French style with a three course chef curated celebration menu with options for add-ons and a live DJ. Plus, enjoy a glass of bubbles at midnight. 1st (choice of) Venison carpaccio - Pickled fennel, Saskatoon berry, Parmigiano Reggiano, juniper dressing Parsnip soup - Truffle oil, Ontario maple, sage, pumpkin seed Grilled chicory salad- Honey duck fat dressing, crispy prosciutto di parma, Pecorino romano Main, (choice of) Short Rib Bourguignon -creamy polenta, pickled onion, crispy shallot Halibut - espelette soubise, rainbow chard, lemon vinaigrette Tagliatelle quattro formaggi - mornet, wild mushroom medley Dessert (choice of) Brown butter tart Coconut sorbet Chocolate tort

Popular dishes

oysters on the half shell (6pcs)CA$24.00
selection of accountrements
tartineCA$12.00
'nduja, manchego, honey, grilled sourdough
butter lettuceCA$21.00
creamy cucumber dressing, sourdough crumb, dill, blue cheese
porcini croqueta (3pc)CA$18.00
truffle aioli, chanterelle conserva
sea bream crudoCA$22.00
chili, lime, olive oil
blue fin tunaCA$22.00
charred tuna, olive and caper vinaigrette, citrus, basil oil, dill
beef tartareCA$22.00
green peppercorn vinaigrette, garlic aioli, crispy onion, sourdough
fried rock shrimpCA$22.00
green garlic remoulade, creole spice, fresh herbs
lapinou sliders (2pc)CA$21.00
garlic aioli, spicy cabbage slaw, brioche

PASTA

spaghettoniCA$20.00
lamb amatriciana, chili, black pepper, pecorino
agnolottiCA$25.00
ricotta, hen of the wood mushrooms, summer truffle, pecorino
tagliatelleCA$22.00
iberico chorizo, olive, piquillo, manchego
canestriCA$35.00
lobster, sauce americaine, tarragon, tomato

FOR THE TABLE

lemon pepper henCA$45.00
charred scallion, buttermilk, hot honey gastrique
whole grilled sea breamCA$40.00
pepperoncini salsa verde
bbq short ribCA$60.00
black truffle glaze, spring pea fricassee, bordelaise, horseradish cream

SIDES

fritesCA$10.00
garlic aioli
grilled broccoliniCA$14.00
n'duja vinnaigrette
stuffed sheppard peppersCA$18.00
chevre, herbs de provence, red wine vinegar

What 1,157 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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lapinou offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests praise the "amazing food," notably the beef tartare and black cod. While some find portions small, the "romantic patio" and vibrant atmosphere, often featuring a DJ, make it an ideal spot for special occasions. Service is generally attentive, with standout servers like Kenny enhancing the experience.

1,157 Reviews

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Carolyn
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were 20 minutes early for our reservation and they were super cool about it. Wonderful service throughout the evening. Best dirty martini that I’ve had in forever. Started with the cheese and bread/olives- both good. I had the Ricotta Agnolotti which was delicious and daughter had Spaghetti which was good but not to her taste. Husband had the “shareable” lemon pepper hen which he ate by himself. Had the Broccolini which I thought was great but was surprisingly spicy for rest of family. Split the Brown Butter Tart for dessert which they gave us on the house “because my daughter was so polite” (a fact she talked about all the way back to hotel). By far best meal we had while in Toronto.
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Veronica
VIP
Vancouver
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an excellent choice for a meal when I’m home in Toronto
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Natalie
VIP
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy dining at Lapinou. Great food and service. Look forward to the next time .
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Gabriel
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening. Delicious food and excellent service.
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Rick
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice place. Good food, service was responsive. Would return.
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Roberto
VIP
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great night with pals. Kenny was FANTASTIC. Heading back there soon.
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Steven
VIP
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. The DJ was excellent at reading the mood of the room and responding perfectly. A great dining experience.
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Karen
VIP
Toronto
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Always enjoy eating here. Server became rarer and rarer as the meal wore on. And the banquettes on the east side should not be used for dinner service. Had to move to the other side of the restaurant where seating is more amenable to dining instead of “lounging”
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Maria
VIP
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the French music that was playing during the early part of the evening before the restaurant started to fill up and the music changed to something more upbeat. And the beef tartar is a must. … Un petit de Paris à Toronto.
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Michael
Toronto
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We previously enjoyed their lovely patio and excellent earlier menu in spite of our waiter being inexperienced. Last night indoors the ambiance and our waiter were very good, but the food is no longer special – other excellent French restaurants in Toronto are better and often less costly..
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FAQs

Lapinou offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 479-4414.

Lapinou is rated 4.8 stars by 1157 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

642 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M7

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
King and Bathurst
Area
King West
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue, Wed 17:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–23:00
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Wine Bar, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
King and Bathurst, 501 King & 511 Bathurst Street Car Routes
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lapinoubistro.com/
Phone number
(416) 479-4414

Lapinou

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

New Year's Eve Dinner | First Seating

New Year's Eve Dinner | Second Seating

Beef Tartare

Mushroom Croquette

Wagyu Burger

SHAREABLES

oysters on the half shell (6pcs)CA$24.00

tartineCA$12.00

butter lettuceCA$21.00

porcini croqueta (3pc)CA$18.00

sea bream crudoCA$22.00

blue fin tunaCA$22.00

beef tartareCA$22.00

fried rock shrimpCA$22.00

lapinou sliders (2pc)CA$21.00

PASTA

spaghettoniCA$20.00

agnolottiCA$25.00

tagliatelleCA$22.00

canestriCA$35.00

FOR THE TABLE

lemon pepper henCA$45.00

whole grilled sea breamCA$40.00

bbq short ribCA$60.00

SIDES

fritesCA$10.00

grilled broccoliniCA$14.00

stuffed sheppard peppersCA$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Lapinou offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lapinou restaurant rated?

Is Lapinou currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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