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6 french bistro restaurants worth the trip across Canada, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Canada.

Au Pied de Cochon ★ 4.5

$$$French bistroPlateauMontreal

Au Pied de Cochon is a French bistro at 536 Avenue Duluth Est, open Wednesday to Sunday from 17:00 to 22:00.

Cafe Boulud ★ 4.5

$$$$French bistroYorkvilleToronto

Cafe Boulud at the Four Seasons Yorkville is Daniel Boulud's Toronto brasserie since 2012, Lyon classics plus contemporary plates from the wider group.

OrderThe seasonal tasting menu or the duck a la presse from the brasserie list.

TipThe dRink terrace bar above runs cocktails from 16:00 with hotel views. Lunch the easier reservation than dinner.

Lapinou ★ 4.5

$$$French bistroKing WestToronto

Lapinou on King West is a French neo-bistro since 2019, Michelin Guide listed, regional French dishes by chef Jamie Ullrich with a focused natural-wine list.

OrderThe duck a l'orange and a glass from the Loire section.

TipLapinou rabbit en cocotte the must-order; the bar pours French growers by the glass.

Cluny Bistro and Boulangerie ★ 4.4

$$$French bistroDistillery DistrictToronto

Cluny on Tank House Lane is the King Street Food Co.'s French bistro in the Distillery District since 2014, steak frites and an attached boulangerie.

OrderThe steak frites and a glass from the all-French list.

TipThe patio runs onto cobblestones in summer. Sister boulangerie next door for takeout viennoiserie.

Foiegwa ★ 4.3

French bistroSaint HenriMontreal

Foiegwa is a French bistro at 3001 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest with brunch service from Friday to Sunday; reservations are recommended and walk-ins are welcome.

OrderThe Foiegwa smash burger, or the escargots in garlic parsley butter.

TipReservations are recommended and walk-ins are welcome; the site also lists a $25 late-night menu.

Cafe Boulud ★ 4.2

$$$$French bistroYorkvilleToronto

Cafe Boulud at the Four Seasons Yorkville is Daniel Boulud's Toronto brasserie since 2012, Lyonnais classics plus contemporary plates from his New York.

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