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Fare Bistro
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- 1097 Queen St. E. (at Brooklyn Ave.) • View on map »
- 416-645-0914
- http://www.farebistro.com/
This little sliver of Leslieville plays it safe—unfussy decor,
a simple menu of bistro favourites—yet it’s hard not to fall for the room’s neutral-toned charms and Brad Clark’s smart, traditional French cooking. A glass of wine from the affordable list and an outstanding caramelized onion–chèvre tart (we cooed over it until the second course arrived) make for a relaxing start. Mains continue to dazzle. Rich thyme-spiked mushroom risotto is a welcome Italian touch; marvellously salty steak frites with bordelaise sauce is full of flavour and could be one of the best steak bargains in town. Dessert, unfortunately, tastes like an afterthought: bitter blackberry coulis mars an otherwise delightful upside-down cake. Service is pitch perfect. Mains $19–$30.
- Closed Monday
- Outdoor dining
- Bring your own bottle
- Vegetarian
1097 Queen St. E. (at Brooklyn Ave.) | This location is wheelchair accessible
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