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Ici Bistro

538 Manning Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Downtown Toronto)
416-536-0079
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Ranked #4 of 4,166 restaurants in Toronto
Price range: S$64 - S$64
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Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: Downtown Toronto
Cross street: Harbord Street
Transit: Bathurst Station is the closest subway station. Take the 511 streetcar south to Harbord and stroll 2 blocks west along Harbord Street to ici located at the corner of Harbord and Manning.
Description: Ici's open kitchen and eclectic decor create an inviting neighbourhood bistro experience. Our menu offers a unique reinterpretation of French cuisine we like to call, Cuisine Nouveau Classique. We are proud to bring to you a wine list offering over 30 wines by the glass as well as an extensive bottle list from producers who are considered among the best in Canada and France. Food, wine & happy people are the things we are most passionate about! ici is a welcoming 24 seat bistro with half of its seating arranged as comfortable, bar-style seating for 2. Due to our intimate size, our maximum party size is 4.
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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

An excellent restaurant for a romantic meal. I've dined here twice and have thorough enjoyed both the food and experience. It's a very small restaurant and so to guarantee a spot on the weekend you will have to book ahead.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

A small, initmate setting, with wonderful service. The food is french - a classic menu that has been tweaked into the modern day - andeverything we had was perfectly prepared. Wine list is wonderful.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

This bistro is more than just a concept, we dine here on a busy weekend night and couldn't be more saticefied with over all dining experience. From the service to ambiance, food and beverages everything was top notch. Me and my wife shared steak tartar, one of the best and fresh preparation of meat I had in a while. Next... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Had one of the best tasting food experiences here. In terms of food, comparable to a Michelin star rated restaurant. Our party of four, enjoyed three appetizers, four mains and two desserts. The restaurant was most accommodating, as each dish was split and shared by the four of us. We thus enjoyed a tasting menu with all of our selections.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We had a wonderful evening at Ici Bistro with another couple. We began with the PLATEAU OF CROQUETTES and PLATEAU OF CHARCUTERIE. They were wonderful. Highly recommend! One of our friends had the lobster bisque and said it was exceptional. I had the SCALLOPS & KING CRAB, DRUNKEN LOBSTER, SAUCE NEWBURG and my wife had the DUCK MAGRET. We enjoyed... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

I have been trying to get a reservation at ICI each time I have visited Toronto over recent months. Problem is they only seat 24, and this charming little bistro is justifiably popular. At last I was able to eat there last night; I just I don't have to wait as long until the next time. Imaginative food creations, wonderful... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

this small restaurant is my favorite french down town. you can see the cheff coocking and the waiters are real friendly. Every recepie is cook professionaly with very fgresh ingredients. I love tartar, but also all the desserts !

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

A very cute restaurant in a quaint neighbourhood of Toronto. This is a very small restaurant, we counted 24 seats including the bar area. Our server was from France and was delightful. The first course was delicious, a shared plate among four of us with a selection of small bites including what I'll call cod poppers. I went for soufflé... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

I have been to France several times, so my standard for French food is up there. My fiance and I went to Ici for Valentine's Day. The restaurant looks nice from outside on the corner of Manning and Harbord, but when you enter it is very ordinary. The kitchen is open and Jean-Pierre is preparing souffle and overseeing his creation.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013 via mobile

Decided to try some French cuisine and picked this place on Open Table. It's not often a place gets everything right, but ICI was a superb experience from the highly-trained waitress and staff through to the end of the meal. The menu is delightful with lots of variety and made for sharing. Every course was a pleasure to the taste... More

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