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Avec Panache Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Mediterranean Restaurants French Mediterranean, French [Edit]
3108 Dundas St WToronto, ON M6P
Neighbourhood: The Junction
(647) 348-5992
- Hours:
Tue-Thu 5:30 pm - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 5:30 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Romantic
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
3 reviews for Avec Panache Restaurant
3 reviews in English
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Review from Jake J.
2/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
My mom and I went to this restaurant last week for a quick meal. It is a nice local spot in the Junction - a neighbourhood I knew well from having gone to high school nearby.
It was a quiet weekday night so we were well taken care of. I started with a caesar salad and had the filet mignon as my main. My mom just had their hamburger - covered in tahini sauce. That dish was quite unique and tasty.
My food was excellent as well.
The decorations are stylish and elegant. The place looks lovely inside and the owners are both very nice.
We both had a lovely time and will definitely be back when I visit Toronto again.Listed in: Tarannah
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Review from Cat B.
Toronto, ON
3/24/2012
I'm amazed that anyone would write a good review of Panache. Our food was terrible. One of our party ordered a salad that was clearly iceberg lettuce (I would think a restaurant could do better) and the entire salad was made up of the brown, end pieces of the lettuce head.
Someone else ordered a 3-cheese pasta dish that did not taste of cheese at all and our third ordered a dish that was not distinguishable as food.
The service was surly, at best, despite the fact that we were the only people in the restaurant.
I am amazed they are still in business. -
Review from Yvette L.
Toronto, ON
2/1/2011
I've just recently begun to explore some of the new additions to the Junction neighbourhood and was excited to try Avec Panache. I met a friend for dinner on a Wednesday.
Having just received their liquor license, there were only two red wines and one white available by the glass. My companion ordered the merlot and I had the cab sauv - both were good. The menu is very reasonable - with entrees from about $10-25 and apps and desserts from $6. (The menu is available online - these prices are just from memory.) We ordered lamb chops and moussaka, then for dessert - all were very good. The only disappointment was that the espresso machine was not installed and I could not have an Americano with the rich, creamy trifle. I settled for brewed coffee (which could have been fresher, but since the meal was so good and for such good value - I couldn't complain).
I have reserved my comments about the service because it was so curious to me that an established restaurant owner (the folks who own Panache have a long history in Toronto) would hire the server we had. He was not only inexperienced (which is forgivable), he was so obtrusive it became almost comedic. In fact, it was like being served by Basil Fawlty on a bad day (minus the actual laughs). The rudest thing he did was a doozy; we arrived at 8pm and he did not mention they were closing at 9pm. Instead, when we got our bill at about 9:05 - he made a big show of yawning and stretching and saying it was his bedtime! Then, he forced us to split the bill down the middle - halving it and entering the amount into the hand-held credit card machine without asking. He also stood over us while we sorted out a tip. For me, it was a no-brainer ($0!). For my friend, who gets flustered a little easier - it was really upsetting.
Anyways - I'm sure this guy has gone on to find his true calling, whatever that may be. Don't let it deter you from trying the restaurant - it really was good and I will be back. During the day. (Hint: Not on a Wednesday).Comment from Josh E. of Avec Panache Restaurant 2/8/2011
Thank you for the many positive comments you made about avec… More »
Specialties
Fantastic food, white linen, flowers, candles. Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch in an elegant but cozy spot in the Junction. Marvellous collection of vintage theatrical photographs and original costume and set designs.
Mediterranean/Continental cuisine. First class and very affordable.
History
Established in 2010
Founded by former vice-president of the Skyline Hotel Chain and Old Mill Restaurant. The owners have a long history in the restaurant business, having owned Encore s.v.p, the Front Street Restaurant that hosted National Ballet and Royal Canadian Opera Company events, as well as catering both Karen Kain's and Veronica Tenant's retirement parties. Also owned Panache Gourmet Catering. Both Encore s.v.p and
Panache Gourmet Catering were featured in Toronto Life Magazine.
