Scaramouche Restaurant

Went for my anniversary is it was such a great experience. The food was excellent, the vibe and ambience was just right with a nice Toronto skyline view and lighting, and the service was on point (not too much and right on point and timely). The food was absolutely delightful and Instagram worthy. Must really comment on the lamb and coconut pie. Highlights of the night. The lamb is a must try and the best I’ve ever had. Same for the coconut pie, especially as I am not a pie nor coconut lover. (Got the pie for takeout)

Scaramouche has consistently delivered a great dining experience for us. The food and service are spot on. Canadian inspired dishes are perfectly prepared, beautifully plated and reasonably priced. Their coconut cream pie is one of the best in the city. My only feedback would be that their cocktails are basic but good - just not the creative type you’d find at some other restaurants. If booking a reservation, ask to sit near the window to take in the lovely view of the city.

Had a great experience here last night. Our server was great. He offered the specials and suggestions, I had the special; venison which was cooked perfectly. We also had the infamous coconut cream pie which has been on the menu for 38 years !!! Nice view of the city, the restaurant inside is a little dated but overall the atmosphere is very nice. At the end of our meal we hadn’t yet finished our bottle of wine and with new laws in place the served corked it and we took it to go ;)

I recently dined at Scaramouche, a traditional Parisian restaurant, and found the experience to be exceptional. The food was absolutely excellent, and the service was equally impressive. The servers were knowledgeable, friendly, and very quick to respond. The view was breathtaking, offering a stunning perspective of the city landscape. Although the prices are on the higher end, they are fitting for such a high-end restaurant. It's important to note that there is no parking lot available, but valet service is provided, and the restaurant doesn't have obvious signage.

First time here and was disappointed with the service. Waiter did not top up our wine glasses...had to do it a majority of the time. Water was not refilled often enough. Waiter didn't advise us to order more of the same appetizers as we had a large group sharing. Wasn't very helpful with the menu. The sofa bench was uncomfortable..the middle section dipped in. I guess the cushioning needs to be replaced. Overall food was quite good. Ordered the lamb chop and it was very tender and not very gamey. Had a bite of the lobster and was delicious. Overall disappointed with my experience.

Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious, but what I love most is the attention given to the side dishes! In my opinion, they often outshine the main proteins they accompany, offering unique flavors and creativity that make the meal even more enjoyable.

Odd location. We entered the restaurant in a corner and down stairs. The view out the windows was wonderful. The food was well presented and very good. They offer a wonderful selection of protein. I had duck breast,my husband had scallops.

We came here for anniversary and the overall experience was good. The food is worth for the price. The portion is good enough to have a great full meal. The Terrine of Foie Gras and the chocolate cherry mousse are highly recommended. And we have a special sign with the dessert for the special occasion. However, the server forgot to ask for allergies when we ordered cause that was the daily special soup and not on the menu. Luckily, we told the server afterwards to avoid allergic happened.

Went for my anniversary is it was such a great experience. The food was excellent, the vibe and ambience was just right with a nice Toronto skyline view and lighting, and the service was on point (not too much and right on point and timely). The food was absolutely delightful and Instagram worthy. Must really comment on the lamb and coconut pie. Highlights of the night. The lamb is a must try and the best I’ve ever had. Same for the coconut pie, especially as I am not a pie nor coconut lover. (Got the pie for takeout)

Scaramouche has consistently delivered a great dining experience for us. The food and service are spot on. Canadian inspired dishes are perfectly prepared, beautifully plated and reasonably priced. Their coconut cream pie is one of the best in the city. My only feedback would be that their cocktails are basic but good - just not the creative type you’d find at some other restaurants. If booking a reservation, ask to sit near the window to take in the lovely view of the city.

Had a great experience here last night. Our server was great. He offered the specials and suggestions, I had the special; venison which was cooked perfectly. We also had the infamous coconut cream pie which has been on the menu for 38 years !!! Nice view of the city, the restaurant inside is a little dated but overall the atmosphere is very nice. At the end of our meal we hadn’t yet finished our bottle of wine and with new laws in place the served corked it and we took it to go ;)

I recently dined at Scaramouche, a traditional Parisian restaurant, and found the experience to be exceptional. The food was absolutely excellent, and the service was equally impressive. The servers were knowledgeable, friendly, and very quick to respond. The view was breathtaking, offering a stunning perspective of the city landscape. Although the prices are on the higher end, they are fitting for such a high-end restaurant. It's important to note that there is no parking lot available, but valet service is provided, and the restaurant doesn't have obvious signage.

First time here and was disappointed with the service. Waiter did not top up our wine glasses...had to do it a majority of the time. Water was not refilled often enough. Waiter didn't advise us to order more of the same appetizers as we had a large group sharing. Wasn't very helpful with the menu. The sofa bench was uncomfortable..the middle section dipped in. I guess the cushioning needs to be replaced. Overall food was quite good. Ordered the lamb chop and it was very tender and not very gamey. Had a bite of the lobster and was delicious. Overall disappointed with my experience.

Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious, but what I love most is the attention given to the side dishes! In my opinion, they often outshine the main proteins they accompany, offering unique flavors and creativity that make the meal even more enjoyable.

Odd location. We entered the restaurant in a corner and down stairs. The view out the windows was wonderful. The food was well presented and very good. They offer a wonderful selection of protein. I had duck breast,my husband had scallops.

We came here for anniversary and the overall experience was good. The food is worth for the price. The portion is good enough to have a great full meal. The Terrine of Foie Gras and the chocolate cherry mousse are highly recommended. And we have a special sign with the dessert for the special occasion. However, the server forgot to ask for allergies when we ordered cause that was the daily special soup and not on the menu. Luckily, we told the server afterwards to avoid allergic happened.

Amazing food, amazing service and a great view. Little on the pricey side, but you get 5 star service.

Haven't been in years and was disappointed by the flavourless Caesar salad - underdressed, watery lettuce. Foie gras was stone cold. Excellent texture but again, lacking in flavour. Main course salmon was meh. Coconut cream pie was delicious but pastry seemed somewhat stale. That said, our waiter was absolutely the best! Fantastic ambiance but the food was less than expected. Maybe Just an off night?

Great occasion restaurant. Everything is finely tuned. Food is fantastic and innovative. Despite the restaurant being in the basement of a condominium, the views of downtown are truly amazing.

We went here for an anniversary and it was a great experience. The restaurant ambiance is second to none, charming with a panoramic view of downtown Toronto skyline. The wait staff was attentive and service was great, making sure we were happy and had everything we needed. The food was tasty, fresh ingredients and Cooke to perfection. We had fresh oyster with lemon, delicious croquettes, the lobster risotto, and the slow cooked beef with pasta. They even helped us celebrate an anniversary with dessert! Would definitely recommend!

Scaramouche is an old school classic French restaurant but still provides exceptionally high quality food and first class service that deservedly received its 2022 Michelin star. The restaurant is situated such that you can get an unobstructed view of the Toronto skyline almost anywhere you sit. We sat in the middle of the bar area which was not ideal, but was still able to get a glimpse of the Toronto skyline in as a refined atmosphere as the main dining rooms. Scaramouche offers a nice selection of local and French wines. The sancerre blanc turned out to be perfect with our meal. We started with the terrine of foie gras which was excellent and one of the best that I've ever had. The tomato salad was a tasty display of organic tomatoes in a wonderful manchego panna cotta cream. Their popular special was a hearty portion of pan seared wild sockeye salmon that was perfectly cooked and melted in your mouth. The cherry and chocolate dessert was a delightful finish to a perfect and awesome dinner. Service was absolutely first class. Our waiter, Ryan, has been with Scaramouche for years and was very knowledgeable and readily available during service. He properly poured the wine and knew exactly how to distribute it among the diners at the table. Plates and silverware were changed out frequently and without any prompting. Located in the luxury Benvenuto condominium complex, complimentary valet parking is provided at the front entrance. There are many newer and trendier restaurants in Toronto, but Scaramouche still rates high among all of them especially for that special occasion dinner, but in much more quiet and refined setting. I loved Scaramouche!

Came here to celebrate one of my best friend's birthday. The vibes are super intimate and romantic, so I understand why this is considered an upscale restaurant. We ordered the hummus and bread as an appetizer to share, and for the mains we got the duck and the halibut. Both dishes were tasty but for what you get I think the price was a tad bit steep. However, service was friendly and the food didn't take too long to come. For dessert we got the infamous coconut cream pie which we both thought was the highlight of the meal - they even wrote happy birthday in chocolate on the plate for my friend as per request. Overall a great meal and definitely a top choice for a special occasion!

This is a restaurant I've been wanting to go to for a long time because it's getting dark later in the area now, although I went there around 17:00 and didn't get to see the night view but it's still nice to have a drink while eating with the weather being so nice lately One thing that's particularly nice about them being in a residential area is that there's free valet parking right outside the door . The bread was pretty good, but the sauce he served with it was sour, so you can ask for butter yourself We three girls went to eat there, and ordered foie gras, raw beef, soup, and oysters We went for steak and lobster spaghetti with mushrooms for our mains, and basically they were all very good. Raw beef, I feel that the general, and finally ordered the Black Forest, their dessert I am very satisfied, not sweet and greasy, on the contrary, a little bitter, with ice cream is very match. I feel that the environment and service of this restaurant and the comprehensive cost-effective meal, I will often come back.

The peppercorn fettuccine is the BEST!!!! The skyline city view is amazing. Very fancy place with great ambiance and great service.

Perfect place for a date night - had no issues booking a reservation about a week in advance. Our waiter was very courteous, he struck up a fun conversation with us and made us feel very welcome. Ravioli was fantastic, it was cheesy with a nice bit of crunch on top from the sprigs of greens and crumble. Butter Poached Lobster was a showstopper (not to mention the squid pasta underneath was equally as delicious). You also can't go wrong with their desserts - I lowkey wish I ordered the Milk and Honey instead (it was so good I kept stealing bites from my boyfriend lol). Overall, I'd love to come back next time we're back in Toronto.

When the GPS took us to the location , we were a little confused of where Scaramouche was due to it leading us in a condo complex. However, once you park on the curb for thee complimentary valet parking, you will see the entrance on the left corner of one of the condos. It's highly recommended to make a reservation as we came on a weekday dinner, and it quickly filled up (I'm not sure if they even do walk ins!). There is a complimentary coat check right at the entrance if you'd like to leave your jacket behind, and the restaurant will be down the stairs. At first our host placed us in a dark spot for the two of us, but luckily we were able to ask our server to give us another seat by the dining room with the opened windows. It made a huge difference as the wall was blocking the windows, which meant there wasn't any light, and felt off as it was by itself on the wall. The opened window room gives diners a beautiful view of Toronto - so if you can, try to get a seat there. We tried a couple of items on the menu, and the highlight for me were the Sea Scallops. It's very apparent they use fresh ingredients as the scallops were tender, juicy and not as "chewy" as frozen scallops. If you enjoy scallops, I highly recommend ordering this dish on your next visit! IG: Ayenomz

Best view in the city! Service and food are always outstanding. No one could complain about anything. it was an exceptional evening. Highly recommend Scaramouche for a special night!

In the same spot and with the same name since 1980 is a very rare achievement in the restaurant business, but Scaramouche has managed it by offering great service and beautiful plating with an amazing city view. The menu is consistent (if a "40 years of Scaramouche Cookbook" were to be published, it wouldn't be very thick), but it's forgivable since my last visit here predated Yelp. The coconut cream pie is still the same, but since everyone orders it, perhaps a seasonal variation? (Peach-coconut in summer, chocolate-coconut in winter... but only alongside the original of course!). We began by splitting the peppercorn pasta entree ($35) as our appetizer- a brilliant move, since it's richness could overwhelm as an entree. Next the expertly executed scallops ($45), and the equally beautiful duck ($45). We both finished (of course) with the pie ($15), but wished we'd shared a single serving (it's small, but filling). To impress Michelin, an amuse course or petit-fours would help, but even without, it's still pretty star-worthy (we shall see soon enough).

What a treat! Tucked away is this unsuspectingly but old money dining spot. Great night views of the toronto skyline too which makes you feel far from the city, yet so close! We ordered a few neat cocktails, appies, I had their Duck main course at the time (which was so well-executed & juicy). And of course...their infamous Coconut Cream Pie! Would definitely return here for a special occasion or a fancy after-work dinner.

I am not sure I can add anything to the other reviews. The food and service are as consistently wonderful as people say. The room and views are beautiful. Whether you are there for a special occasion or are a regular, you receive "special occasion " service.

Love the name. Scaramouche! Really cool restaurant with some awesome food and impeccable service. We took a Lyft to the restaurant and honestly thought we were in the wrong area. Located in a residential area in a luxury condo community called The Benvenuto (One Benvenuto Place). The Buenenuto Valet can point you in the right direction and you see a clear glass door with an acid sketched logo on the door. It is kind of cool. Upon walking in the door there is a lobby and a set of stairs that leads to reception. Inside is a sophisticated restaurant with a great view of downtown Toronto. For our meal, we started with a Bread and Hummus for Two ($7) with a selection of sourdough and a cracker type bread from the Bread Baking Co. It was served with yummy house made hummus with paprika and tahin. For the appetizer, we went with the Foie Gras Terrine ($31) with a sea salt brioche, pickled grapes, riesling jelly, Triple crunch mustard, toasted hazelnuts and sour cherry reduction. It was beautifully divided in half so two could share and plated. Very rich and accented well with the other flavors on the plate. For dinner, my partner had the special which was the Australian Lamb Chops. He said it was one of the best dishes he has ever had and he enjoyed it with a glass of 2018 Côtes du Rhône Sablet. I went with the Peppercorn Fettuccine ($35) Beef tenderloin, oyster mushrooms, Madeira cream, some pine nuts, and a gruyere bread crumb crust. I loved the dish and the beef and pasta was absolutely wonderful and definitely recommend this dish. For dessert, I had the famous Coconut Cream Pie ($15) and was delightful. I really enjoyed the crust. It was perfect and the pie had a delicious coconut custard, a chantilly cream, white giant chocolate shavings and dark chocolate sauce. This is another must try and was served at a perfect temperature. My partner loves chocolate so he chose the Chocolate and Cherry dessert ($15). It has a dark chocolate mousse, cherry sorbet and marinated fresh black cherries. I had a bite and I could have eaten a pint of that cherry sorbet. This was such a nice evening out with amazing food (absolute complements to the Chef), exceptional dining service, and a breathtaking view. I highly recommend this fabulous French restaurant but make sure to grab reservations to secure your spot.

We recently had dinner at Scaramouche. It was an excellent experience. Our drinks were nice and strong. Service was attentive and friendly. We started with Tuna Tartare and some bread with hummus. Both were prepared perfectly. My wife had scallops for the main course and I had the filet mignon. We enjoyed both of our dishes very much. The coconut cream pie was an excellent finish to our dinner. Overall it was a great experience and made for a memorable meal. There may be newer and hipper restaurants in Toronto's ever changing restaurant scene but Scaramouche will always be a classic stalwart in my book.

An absolutely magical hidden gem in Toronto. We had an absolutely amazing experience celebrating a birthday. The service was impeccable, and the food, equally superb. For the appetizer we got halibut fritters, which were light but packed with immense flavour! My main was the lobster with seafood risotto , also incredible . Scaramouche is definitely a restaurant that does not hold back on using the best ingredients. Truly wonderful. Definitely recommend. 20/10.

Very disappointing! It was our third and definitely last visit to this restaurant. The first time, everything was great, second time ok, and this time terrible. The cocktail was so sweet and weak. The bread and Hummus was ok but I expected more from bread in a French restaurant. The Borata was just ok. The worst part was the main. So much butter in the food you could hardly taste anything else. We ordered medium rare steak, but it was completely rare. This restaurant is now more like a new branch of "The Keg", rather than what it used to be.

Always a 5 % star experience. The Staff is professional and friendly. The menu always has balanced options that accommodate various dietary restrictions and the chef keeps things interesting with unique nightly specials. Scaramouche serves THE BEST CESAR SALAD IN TOWN, I hope they never take it off the menu :-O . As a vegetarian/pescatarian I appreciate their fish dishes. Whatever they serve tastes extremely FRESH and delicate as if it were recently caught -see photos-. If meat is your thing, my friend always raves about the steak/steak pasta entree. For dessert you can never go wrong with their COCONUT CREAM PIE. Complete with a nice thick crust and a rich, creamy filling that isn't overly sweet. It's a perfectly balanced dessert. I always have mine with tea. As for improvements, all I can say is that it wouldn't hurt to have a Non-DAIRY milk option for those who don't drink milk. It irks me al little every time I have to have cow's milk in my tea, I'll have to start bringing a little bottle with my own Almond milk :) . Warm water in the bathroom would also be nice, considering the price of dining is so high $$$$... Thats it... Thats All -KiKi

Excellent tasty food. Very good service, not cheap but who cares! You get what you pay for!

Great atmosphere inside the place. Restaurant is good to spend time with friends and family

Came here for my mother's birthday celebration. I've been here before, when I was much younger, so I didn't really appreciate the food like I did this time around. The service was really great, and the ambience/atmosphere was fitting too. Probably suited towards an older crowd, but there were some young faces in the midst of all the grey hair (hehe) The food was very good. We had the fois gras terrine, special sweet corn soup, lobster, filet mignon, lamb, Ontario peaches dessert and obviously the coconut cream pie. Each dish was very flavourful and had a subtle richness that didn't overpower the taste. The seafood risotto that came with the lobster was to die for, and the whipped potatoes with the filet mignon were such a nice touch. However, the ratio of fois gras to brioche was way off and they charged $5 for another, which in my opinion is kind of stupid (considering the meal was $500). In addition, i wish there was more lobster. So yes, this place is quite pricey, it's good, but I think they could have been a *little* bit more generous with some of the portions. The coconut cream pie, as usual, was DELICIOUS. I didn't try the Ontario peaches dessert but from what I heard it was tasty too. Definitely recommend if you have $$ to spend or if you are looking for somewhere to go for a special occasion. 8/10

A perfect evening with near perfection service and accompanying dishes. A must go-to restaurant. The venue is beautiful In the winter and I'd imagine even more beautiful in the summer. We were quickly seated to our table and our waiter provided the best service I've ever had. His attention to detail was impeccable. And it sets the mood for an enjoyable evening. As for the food, you can't go wrong. It's a dynamic menu that changes and is focused so I'm sure picking any dish will be good. Both of our entrees which were duck and bison was cooked to perfection as you can see from the pictures. And the desert was quickly cleaned as soon as it arrived. This is definitely in my top 10 of restaurants to go to globally.

Scaramouche is one of our go-tos. The food is always great and we are well taken care of. There are amazing views of the Toronto skyline and the valet parking is an awesome touch!

The ambience was wonderful, our server was very kind and knowledgeable and they made our dinner truly special. We had the filet mignon, lobster pasta, oysters and soup of the day. All incredibly delicious. For dessert the chocolate and cherries came out with a candle and happy birthday written on the plate. It was sooo good! Our table had an incredible view of downtown Toronto. Highly recommend Scaramouche!

I was really excited to try this place after so many years. I was a bit let down. Based on the reviews, I feel like this restaurant used to be really great in the past and now not so much. I'm not sure if it's because the quality has gone down or other restaurants in general have really upped their game. But I will say that their mashed potatoes and their scallop dish was delicious. Everything else was underwhelming. The staff was really nice.

Our second time at this restaurant and it was just as spectacular as the first. The staff is expertly trained. Very attentive but not overbearing. Andrew our server made many excellent suggestions throughout the night. We started with their great bread and slightly smokey humus which went well with our Empress and Benvenuto Martin. Then we shared a wonderful shrimp and lobster scallop salad and a romaine hearts salad with chopped eggs. The farm to table ingredients are incredible so a romaine lettuce is more an experience than you would expect. The nightly special was Canadian Halibut which had to be the best Halibut I have ever eaten and my partner had the poached half lobster also off the charts. Every course is perfectly plated and the presentation is like out of a gourmet food magazine. The chocolate cherry desert is an incredible work of art. The view is wonderful, and the entire night was classy and unpretentious and perfect in every way.

The low rating is for how non-inclusive they are with children and their poor customer service. I understand that children may not be Scaramouche's target audience but in the inclusive world that we live in, you made the conscious decision not to equip your restaurant with any high chairs or boosters for young diners? Good luck with your archaic business model. When we made the reservation and on the day of confirmation we confirmed that we are coming with a baby. They failed to inform us that there is no equipment to support young diners. If I knew I would have gladly brought my own high chair. Once we arrived they denied knowing that we were bringing a baby. No apology nor any sincere check in to see how we are doing. It's such a shame because the food was great but our dinner was so hectic scarfing down food to restrain an active toddler. Even after I shared my feedback with them via email, I received a non-genuine response nowhere mentioning that they will look to improve on this, no accountability or ownership for their mistake. They made us feel that our dining experience nor our feedback was important. Truly disappointing, we will never return due to the horrible treatment we received.

Update review - visited this restaurant again 2 years after my first visit. They never disappoint me! My husband and I had Tuna tartare & foie gras terrine for appetizer. I'm not a big fan of foie gras but their foie gras changed my mind. It was amazing. For main, we had scallop and duck. Scallop was nicely seared and very juicy. Duck was very tender and nicely flavored. Dessert (chocolate ganache) was a bit disappointing to be honest. We took away Coconut cream pie to make up for it.. lol. Scaramouche is still my most favorite restaurant in Toronto !

Best gastronomical experience in Toronto and the best skyline view in the city. From the appetizers to the mains, nothing leaves to desire. And the coconut cream pie is to die for!

Food was amazing, our service was great and the view was perfect. Highly recommend for a nice dinner with a beautiful view of the Toronto skyline.

Amazing! The server was very knowledgeable and made great recommendations! The soup of the day was this mushroom puree soup and it was amazing, real mushrooms, you can taste and it wasn't fibrous like when you usually puree something. Grilled Octopus was so good but hate that the portion is small. Tender, not dry and had a nice grill taste without being burnt. Pan Seared Sea Scallops was really good with the different flavor pallets of pear(?) And other dressing (can't remember now!) With mash potatoes. The half lobster was prepared well but only half a lobster, we wanted more!! Great view of Toronto and you get complementary valet parking Overall 10/10 would recommend!!

We came here on a Friday night for dinner to celebrate my husband's birthday. We went as a family with my two daughters, who are age 12 and nine. The restaurant is really beautiful with a wonderful view. The drinks were excellent. The Benvenuto's martini was very tasty And we ordered a half dozen oysters from PEI. They were excellent, and the soup of the day which was a puréed mushroom was excellent. I could make a meal out of just that soup alone. I had their European Seabass, my husband, the chicken and my kids their beef tenderloin fettuccine. The portions are excellent and the quality and taste of the food was phenomenal. I can see why this restaurants been a staple for such a long time and I'm so glad that you survive the pandemic , the food consistency is wonderful!! I am definitely going to come back again. Service was efficient and very nice.

My wife and I celebrated her birthday here this past year, never having been before but highly recommended by close friends and business associates for years. The food was fantastic, the presentation extraordinary and the service attentive and efficient. Will be back for sure.

Love the pasta bar, and the desserts are to die for. So very good, plus you get a surprise view of the city

This is my favorite restaurant in Toronto. I've eaten there many times, and I've never been disappointed. The food is extraordinary and the service is fabulous. you feel very special when you have a meal there. It is great for a special occasion, or if you just want to treat yourself. It is worth every penny.

One of the best dinning experiences I have ever had. It sits in a neighborhood far enough away from the city to forget you are in the city, until you see the lovely view. The dinning room is large, but feels very intimate. Service is impeccable, and the food.... omg the food is OUT OF THIS WORLD. Everything is fresh, and creative... both modern and traditional, and hearty, but sultry. It was just perfect. This is definitely a meal I still think about, and anytime anyone asks me for a dinner recommendation in Toronto, I will send them here!

I'm a big fan of French cuisine and have tried out different places in town and so far Scaramouche is the best. The foie gras terrine was beautifully presented, like a piece of artwork. So did the flavour. The venison was also tasty and tender. The chef definitely had a very solid cooking fundamental. I strongly recommend this place to foodies who love French cuisine. With the value of money, you can't get anything better elsewhere in town.

In the dynamic culinary world in Toronto, where so many restaurants open and close their doors, Scaramouche Restaurant is an institution that has graciously withstood the test of time. Nestled in a quiet residential street in leafy South Hill, the restaurant enjoys a privileged view of the downtown core; while not as dramatic as the views from the 54th floor of TD Tower, the view is still a lovely backdrop to exquisite meals. Upon arrival, complimentary valet parking is available for patrons. A set of stairs leads us down to the dining room, with a subdued but pleasant elegant decor. In the time of coronavirus, Stage 3, protocols are in place to ensure the safety of guests. For amuse bouche, we were offered a lovely refreshing tomato gazpacho, rich in wholesome flavors. It reminded me of an appetizer I enjoyed many years ago at Scaramouche; it was a corn soup, but while you might think "corn soup at a fine dining restaurant?", let me assure you that the kitchen had taken such a seemingly pedestrian dish and elevated it to heights that I was not expecting. I started my meal with an appetizer serving of the Gnocchi Parisienne (seasonal mushrooms, thyme, garlic, summer greens, truffled mushroom reduction, crispy Parmesan wafer). I love a well prepared gnocchi, and Scaramouche did not disappoint. The gnocchi was rich and buttery, the chanterelles were a perfect pairing for the truffled mushroom reduction, which was to die for. For my main I opted for the classic Grilled Filet Mignon (Ontario AAA beef, sauteed mushrooms, French green beans, crispy pressed potatoes with parsley, garlic and lemon, Bordelaise sauce). The dish was competently executed, the filet mignon was perfectly cooked, and the pressed potatoes were very nice in terms of texture and flavor. The only issue is that it was noticeable that the dish sat for too long under the heat lamp, and by the time it was served, it was overall lukewarm, instead of having been served hot. I finished the meal with a Scaramouche classic, its famous Coconut Cream Pie (coconut custard, Chantilly cream, white chocolate shavings, dark chocolate sauce). The custard is filled with coconut, topped with a light Chantilly cream; the white chocolate shavings add a creamy richness to the dessert, while the dark sauce enhances it with a chocolate punch. Service is professional and attentive. Our server, Andrew, has been with Scaramouche for many years and makes sure that patrons needs are taken care of. Regular and vegetarian menus are available. Please be advised that bread is a separate charge, which in my personal opinion is poor form for fine dining establishments. TLDR; great food, great service, nice ambiance, recommended https://thomassu.smugmug.com/Food/2020/200822-Scaramouche/n-WG3Mf7/

good service and expert waiter. This restaurant provide very traditional french food for us and they taste really good.

Love it! Staple for families with picky eaters! Great food for adults too! Great ambiance too.

Wonderful food, atmosphere and staff. I recommend without any concerns- loved it!! I would come back happily!

Review disclaimer: knew somebody who works here so definitely got the VIP treatment. Got to meet a couple of the owners and toured the kitchen as well. Made reservations for The Restaurant for a better view. Seated by the window, right beside the downtown skyline, which looked amazing at night. The server was very kind and knowledgeable. Asked for some drink recommendations and the server recommended something that was not on the menu. As the entrees were shared, the server suggested serving them already split for the table. That was a nice touch. Presentation of each dish was clean and everything tasted absolutely amazing. Roasted duck breast paired with pan seared foie gras and duck broth was heavenly. This must be one of the best dishes; this was the dish the chef chose compliments of the house. The crispy pressed potatoes with the filet mignon, simplicity at its best. Not a huge fan of coconut but the coconut cream pie was light and not overly sweet. Overall, if the wallet can afford it will definitely be back !! When the chef is also an owner, they seriously are serious about food.

Everything about this place was so comfortable! I'd say it's comfort food too :). Came because I heard they had the best coconut cream pie. I got a recipe and made it and needed to try it to compare. I think I was pretty close :p. Also, this is supposedly a Toronto institution and I can see why! First it's in a condo off a side street of a quiet section of Avenue. The entrance is also very unassuming. Inside is cozy and quiet but still busy. You can talk comfortably. It's not super fancy or flashy which I like. Not pretentious or hipster at all :). It just feels ... comfortable! Like a place you'll take your parents when they visit. Food is standard and solid American/Canadian. Just good ingredients and well prepared. Not too salty. Portions are just right. I got a truffle endive shaved fennel salad and the filet. My friend got scallops. Good wine and cocktails. And of course decadent coconut cream pie. I hear it's like a 1000 calories (but so is a large McDonald's milkshake). We shared a slice. I'll bake it again at home and be happy to know that I've nailed it. Sorry had to brag a little .

Scaramouche has two separate dining areas in the same location - a restaurant featuring fine French cuisine, and a pasta bar focusing on casual pasta dishes and grilled dishes. I've been to both but much more often to the restaurant, which will be the focus of this review. This is a great place for French cuisine, probably my favorite in Toronto. The quality of dishes has been extremely stable and decent across multiple visits in several years. I couldn't recall a single time that myself or some other people in my parties feel something is a disappointment. My personal favorite is probably the Foie Gras Terrine - that seems to be an item always staying on the menu... but I don't mind having it all the time, it's so irresistibly flavorful and smooth. The dishes are cooked and presented in a more old-fashioned fine dining way - no fancy foam or gel. But flavor/texture wise everything reflects the kitchen staff's solid skills and great selection of ingredients. For desserts - I'm less of a sweet tooth lately, but in the past I did like their coconut cream pie that I bought one whole pie to be my birthday cake (advance notice needed though for whole pie), and lots of my guests found it very unique and tasty. A single slice of it is pretty large still, and is indeed sweet and very rich in creams. Things to notice if first time going there: The location might be a bit difficult to find. It's in the basement level of a building. They do have a sign in front of the building though. Checking map before going wouldn't hurt :) Reservation is probably a must for Fridays and Saturdays. I tried calling them for available tables when close to the dinner hours and was told they were all sold out pretty much every single time. Weekdays might be easier. They have complimentary valet parking if you're driving to the restaurant.

With stellar service, atmosphere, and pasta dishes, Scaramouche impresses all around. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? There are a good many websites that will tell you that Scaramouche Restaurant is the best in the city, and judging strictly on the service and atmosphere I think I might tend to agree. Scaramouche is classy, but the team members can quickly take on a casual approach and the make the afternoon or evening that much more enjoyable. My server was absolutely fantastic, and I only wish that I could have remembered his name to call out his skill here. As far as views go, you've got the Toronto skyline right there, and it doesn't get much better than that. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Kudos to Scaramouche for offering both half and full portions throughout the day. I wanted to sample more than one pasta dish, and the more or less half price half serving dishes allowed me to do so for between roughly $17.00 and $22.00 per dish. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? These were very good pasta dishes. The Peppercorn Fettuccine in particular was very good, and you could tell that this was homemade pasta. The special pasta of the day was a red sauce based dish with bread crumbs and cheese, and it was slightly less impressive when compared to the Peppercorn Fettuccine just on account of it being very onion heavy and not with much else to speak of in the flavor department. Stick with the Peppercorn Fettuccine if you're here for pasta. Single Star. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? Absolutely. Star.

If your looking for a great view and an amazing dinner this place is for you. The Cavatelli was soooo good, the fish was perfectly seasoned and cooked, skins crispy but fish flaky! The peppercorn fettuccini might be the best fettuccini I've ever had, fresh noodles and amazing tenderloin. I'm drooling just thinking about it.

We had an excellent dinner at Scaramouche tonight. As other Yelpers have mentioned, do not let the unexpected location on the bottom floor of a condo building fool you. This lovely restaurant is built onto a hill and has a very nice view of downtown. It is cozy inside as well. Our food was excellent. Rather than going into experimental territory, the menu sticks to classic dishes prepared really well. I enjoyed my halibut, and my husband really liked his duck. The coconut cream pie was also delicious--very creamy but not too sweet. To top it off, the service was excellent. Our waiter had worked at Scaramouche for many years and clearly enjoyed his job. We would definitely come back on our next Toronto trip!

I give this restaurant five stars. I went to Scaremouche for a belated birthday dinner at the end of February. The restaurant is spacious and has a great view of the city. The lighting is dim and it makes for a very intimate setting. The staff are professional and very knowledgeable. Despite being such a large restaurant, it is always full, but it doesn't feel crowded. In order to get a reservation on a Saturday night we had to make the reservation almost two months in advance. Every menu item we ordered was absolutely delicious and had the perfect balance of flavours and textures. For our appetizer we shared the Artichokes, for our mains I got the Grilled Fillet Mignon and my wife got the Scallops, and for dessert we shared a slice of Coconut Cream Pie. We will definitely be back for one of our next special occasions. I highly recommend Scaremouche. Five stars.