La Banane
227 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8, Canada
Phone: (416) 551-6263
Website: http://www.labanane.ca/
La Banane in Toronto is a 4.6-star restaurant with 1,270 Google reviews, known for Gâteau à la Banane (Banana Cake) and Roasted Maitake Mushroom.
Why we love it
- French with inventive influences
- Located near Near Ossington Ave and Dundas St W
- Stylish, brass-accented, lively atmosphere
- Exceptional service with knowledgeable and attentive staff
- French with inventive influences
- Located near Near Ossington Ave and Dundas St W
- Stylish, brass-accented, lively atmosphere
- Exceptional service with knowledgeable and attentive staff
What to Order
Gâteau à la Banane (Banana Cake)
This signature dessert is a rich, comforting banana cake, often served warm with salted caramel ice cream.
"The banana cake rounded out an amazing anniversary meal for my girlfriend and I!"
Mitch W
Roasted Maitake Mushroom
A deeply savory and perfectly cooked mushroom dish, served with garlic and parsley sauces.
"The roasted maitake mushroom was the clear star of the night and easily the best dish we tried. Deeply savoury, perfectly cooked, and incredibly satisfying, it’s a dish we would recommend ordering as a side with one of the steak dishes."
Her Flavour Fix
Beef Tartare
An outstanding beef tartare, served with crispy potato instead of bread and a delicious mousseline sauce.
"The beef tartare was outstanding, served with crispy potato instead of bread, which we loved. The texture and flavour worked beautifully with the mousseline sauce and made it one of our favourite starters."
Her Flavour Fix
Eurobass en Croûte
Expertly cooked sea bass, tender and moist from being baked in a salt crust, finished with a bright yuzu beurre blanc.
"The Sea Bass en Croute is definitely the star of the show, perfectly cooked and the pastry was so flaky."
Lung Jimmy
Lamb Neck
Incredibly tender and rich in flavor, this confit lamb neck is a standout main course.
"The lamb neck was to die for, highly recommend. Everything was lovely and we had such a great experience."
Jessica Ng
Pommes Aligot
Rich, indulgent mashed potatoes with Gruyère cheese, known for their Instagram-worthy stretch.
"The mashed potatoes are instagramable, but also make you contemplate kidnapping the chef."
Diego Gedge
Hokkaido Scallops
Delicate, buttery scallops that make for a lovely and elegant starter.
"The Hokkaido scallop was a delicate, buttery bite and a lovely way to begin the meal, even if on the smaller side."
Her Flavour Fix
Inside Scoop
- Consider the tasting menu for a curated experience and variety of dishes.
- The complimentary brioche buns with whipped butter are a must-try amuse-bouche.
- Expect a high-end dining experience with prices over $300 for two people.
- The restaurant has a cute patio in the back, perfect for warmer weather.
- Service is consistently praised as exceptional, with attentive and knowledgeable staff like Sylvain and Ben.