Le Baratin

What is Le Baratin? Anchoring the western stretch of Dundas Street West in Little Portugal, Le Baratin is an intimate, warm-wood French bistro run by owner Pascal Vernhes and chef Jean-Regis Raynaud. The dining room balances low-lit charm with mismatched china and vintage accents, evoking the effortless neighbourhood spots of Paris. Seating revolves around cozy dining tables and a compact front bar counter where patrons can sip an aperitif.

Le Baratin Menu & What to Order The kitchen leans into classical French technique with a popular table d’hôte prix-fixe format alongside rotating chalkboard specials. Start with the flaky Tarte Niçoise or the Armagnac-spiked Pâté de Campagne before moving to the tender Confit de Canard, served over fingerling potatoes in a rich port wine reduction. Steak-Frites arrives properly seared with a house shallot sauce, while vegetarians find comforting options in the herb-flecked Gnocchi Parisienne and cheese-laden Tarte Liflette. Finish with the airy Mousse au Chocolat laced with Amaretto, paired with an import from the exclusively French wine list.

Know Before You Go Dinner runs seven nights a week with table reservations handled strictly online across two seatings per evening. Weekend brunch operates on a walk-in-only policy, so expect brief sidewalk waits during peak mid-day rushes. The 505 Dundas streetcar stops right outside near Brockton Avenue, which is your best bet given limited street parking along Dundas West.