Le Select
432 Wellington West, at Spadina, 416-596-6405, leselect.ca
Though its legendary hanging bread baskets are sadly a thing of the past, Jean-Jacques Quinsac and Frederic Geisweller’s relocated bistro remains a temple to Gallic gastronomy. A dimly lit room, polished service and a well-executed card of francophone classics – vol-aux-vent d’escargots et joue de boeuf Bourguignonne, peut-être? – make any night right for romance. Book a cozy booth built for two next to the fireplace and you’re bound to get lucky.
Runner-up
La Palette
256 Augusta, 416-929-4900, lapalette.ca
