Bar · Wellington Place

Le Sélect Bistro

Updated July 23, 2026

Type
Bar
Price
$$$ · Pricey
Google rating
4.4 / 5
3,098 reviews
Area
Wellington Place
An outdoor patio table at Le Sélect Bistro set with a platter of fresh oysters on ice and a glass of white wine, with the restaurant facade and bistro chairs in the background.

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Why it stands out

Le Sélect Bistro brings authentic French bistro dining to downtown Toronto's Wellington Street, serving everyone from weekday lunch regulars to special-occasion celebrants. The kitchen turns out classic preparations like escargots bourguignons, beef tartare, and moules frites alongside premium options including a 32-ounce dry-aged côte de boeuf and grand plateau de fruits de mer piled with oysters, lobster, and tuna tartare.

The real draw here is the range. Monday through Friday until 5:30 PM, the three-course Prix Fixe menu delivers dishes like boeuf bourguignon or truite amandine with starter and dessert for $39. Come evening or weekend, you can go all in on roasted bone marrow, foie gras terrine with sauternes gelée, or that shareable seafood tower for four at $235. An L'Apéro menu fills the afternoon gap between lunch and dinner service.

Recent guests have praised standout dishes, with one reviewer giving the French onion soup and mussels top marks while noting the space reminds them of classic New York bistros. Service experiences vary, though many highlight attentive servers who elevate the meal. The Wellington location offers plenty of space for gatherings, though you're trading neighborhood intimacy for downtown accessibility. Classic French sides and sauces are available à la carte to round out your meal.

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