Carens Rosedale

4 (48)

CAN$30 and under

French

1118 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2L6

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Carens Rosedale

CAN$30 and under

French

Rosedale / Summerhill

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

11:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Welcome to Carens Rosedale, a romantic neighbourhood gem in Toronto's Rosedale district. Here, classic French bistro charm meets bold new ideas for a dining experience where Paris meets Montreal—delivering 100% joie de vivre.

Our menu, inspired by Master Chef Didier Leroy, is now led by Chef de Cuisine Jesse Teran, who infuses our dishes with vibrant, seasonal fare. Expect eclectic new flavours alongside beloved classics like our signature Duck Confit, Escargot Bourguignon, and Classic Fondue.

Our atmosphere is warm, understated, and sophisticated. We proudly feature live music, highlighted by Saturday jazz performances from Toronto pianist Patrick Hewan. Enjoy a memorable culinary escape in our cozy dining room!

Prix Fixe menus available for parties of 12 or more.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm
Contact
(647) 352-8111
Website
https://www.carenswineandcheese.com/index_rosedale.html
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1118 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2L6
Neighborhood
Rosedale / Summerhill
Cross street
Rowanwood Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Live Piano Music
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Offers

Saturday Jazz & Dining with Patrick Hewan
1 - 14 people
Multiple dates available
Sat - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us every Saturday night at Carens Rosedale for an evening of live jazz and classic French dining. Enjoy live piano music from 6:30–9:30PM, paired with French-inspired cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and the perfect ambiance for dinner with friends or a romantic night out. We are delighted to host accomplished Toronto pianist Patrick Hewan, a staple of our music nights for over a decade. Drawing from classical training and extensive international experience, Patrick delivers a sophisticated, energetic jazz performance that seamlessly complements our French bistro atmosphere.

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Warmed Mixed OlivesCA$10.00
Wild Mushroom PuréeCA$16.00
Gratinée à l'OignonCA$20.00
Freshly Shucked OystersCA$26.00
Salade MaisonCA$17.00
baby gem, lota rosa, frisée, cucumbers, tomatoes, goat cheese, dijon dressing
Beet SaladCA$18.00
red and golden beets, pickled shallots, blue cheese, candied walnuts
Caesar SaladCA$18.00
homemade croutons, bacon, anchovy dressing
Escargot BourguignonCA$18.00
garlic, butter, cream, parsley, grilled baguette
Shrimp Cocktail
Cocktail SauceCA$24.00
Chicken Liver PateCA$19.00
gherkins, dijon, port jelly
Steak TartareCA$26.00
3 oz tenderloin, quail egg, baguette

Fondue

serves 2-4

Classic FondueCA$42.00
emmental, gruyére, white wine, kirsch, crusty baguette
Blue & Brie Fondue
blue and brie cheeses, white wine, kirsch, raisin bread

Uncategorised

Add Ons
- appleCA$5.00
- pearCA$5.00
- fingerling potatoCA$10.00
- gherkinCA$5.00
- chorizoCA$10.00
- prosciuttoCA$10.00
- 8oz flat ironCA$28.00
Risotto aux ChampignonsCA$28.00
porcini, oyster, shiitake, and cremini mushrooms
Salade NiçoiseCA$32.00
yellowfin tuna, potato, green beans, hard boiled egg, anchovy, dijon dressing
Moules & FritesCA$34.00
white wine, garlic, shallots, fresh herbs
Baked Mac & Cheese
penne, spicy four cheese sauce
- with prosciuttoCA$25.00
- with chorizoCA$29.00
Daily Fish
created daily
Duck ConfitCA$38.00
fingerling potato, haricots verts, glace de viande
Caren's BurgerCA$30.00
8oz sirloin burger, aged cheddar, smoked bacon, caramelized onion, frites
Steak Frites
8oz flat iron or 10oz striploin, frites
- Flat Iron (8 oz)CA$38.00
- Striploin (10 oz)CA$54.00
Pomme FritesCA$10.00
Petite Side SaladeCA$12.00
Haricots VertsCA$14.00
Roasted BeetsCA$14.00
Roasted Brussel SproutsCA$14.00
Mac & Cheese
Unknown ItemCA$18.00

Fromages

Chateau de BourgogneCA$12.00
triple cream brie, cows milk
Brebirousse D'Argental, FranceCA$12.00
brie style sheep, silky, mild
Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar P.E.I.CA$12.00
aged 1 year, cows milk, fruity, toasted nuts
Merbier FranceCA$12.00
mild, semi soft, layer of ash
Parmesan Reggiano, ItalyCA$12.00
cows milk, floral, nutty, sweet
Blue Benedictine, QuebecCA$12.00
whole milk, deeply veined blue

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Carens Rosedale.

4.0

(48)

3.9Food
4.1Service
4.0Ambience
3.8Value

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48 Reviews

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Ann
Vancouver4 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overpriced poor quality. Tasteless. Used to love this restaurant. Will never go back.
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Michael Gold
Toronto35 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 10, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We go to Carens 5–6 times annually – very surprised to see only 10 diners at three tables from 639 on a Saturday!
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Catherine
Toronto1 review
1.0
Dined on September 21, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I certainly wouldn't recommend this restaurant. The atmosphere is terrible, and the service and food are mediocre.
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Mikeylikesit
San Francisco25 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 1, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal!!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto2 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 20, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
A very off night. Have been here many times and this time was disappointing. AC not working. Food sub-standard.
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janeth
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 11, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been to Caren's twice but have not yet tried the regular menu as I go whenever Greg Couillard is there as guest chef. Any meal prepared by Greg is sure to be a treat, and at Caren's, Greg goes back to his French roots. Both meals we had there were delightful in every way and we look forward to going back (maybe even when Greg is not the chef, as the regular menu looks delicious too!).
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto1 review
4.0
Dined on July 31, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our dining experience and will be back again in the future.
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tabule Gold
Fort Lauderdale94 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding ! Food was very good, but portions are small!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto1 review
1.0
Dined on July 14, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The service was poor from the start. My friends and I arrived 10 minutes early for our reservation. Upon entering and giving my name, the man "greeting" us (I use quotation marks, as it was hardly a greeting) looked at his watch in an annoyed manner as if we were inconveniencing him by arriving before the scheduled time. Not a friendly welcome at all. The service continued to be quite bad throughout the evening. The scowly man who greeted us was (yay!) also our waiter. What luck. My friend said she had a question about the duck confit, to which he responded "What about it - it's duck confit". We repeatedly had to ask to have our water refilled. My friends ordered a bottle of wine and their wine glasses were not refreshed regularly. Finally, my other friend ordered a glass of Pinot Grigio that had obviously gone off and tasted like vinegar. When she asked for a replacement glass, he had the nerve to tell her that that's what the wine is supposed to taste like. Her replacement glass was basically slammed down on the table without apology. Based on the terrible service alone, I would not recommend Carens and will not be back.
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Pixie
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good neighbourhood spot, quiet during a Monday night but sometimes that is a good thing. Attentive service.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm
Contact
(647) 352-8111
Website
https://www.carenswineandcheese.com/index_rosedale.html
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1118 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2L6
Neighborhood
Rosedale / Summerhill
Cross street
Rowanwood Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Live Piano Music
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Make a reservation

Carens Rosedale

CAN$30 and under

French

Rosedale / Summerhill

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 7, 2026

11:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Carens Rosedale

Make a reservation

Carens Rosedale

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Saturday Jazz & Dining with Patrick Hewan

Appetizers

Warmed Mixed OlivesCA$10.00

Wild Mushroom PuréeCA$16.00

Gratinée à l'OignonCA$20.00

Freshly Shucked OystersCA$26.00

Salade MaisonCA$17.00

Beet SaladCA$18.00

Caesar SaladCA$18.00

Escargot BourguignonCA$18.00

Shrimp Cocktail

Cocktail SauceCA$24.00

Chicken Liver PateCA$19.00

Steak TartareCA$26.00

Fondue

Classic FondueCA$42.00

Blue & Brie Fondue

Uncategorised

Add Ons

Risotto aux ChampignonsCA$28.00

Salade NiçoiseCA$32.00

Moules & FritesCA$34.00

Baked Mac & Cheese

Daily Fish

Duck ConfitCA$38.00

Caren's BurgerCA$30.00

Steak Frites

Pomme FritesCA$10.00

Petite Side SaladeCA$12.00

Haricots VertsCA$14.00

Roasted BeetsCA$14.00

Roasted Brussel SproutsCA$14.00

Mac & Cheese

Unknown ItemCA$18.00

Fromages

Chateau de BourgogneCA$12.00

Brebirousse D'Argental, FranceCA$12.00

Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar P.E.I.CA$12.00

Merbier FranceCA$12.00

Parmesan Reggiano, ItalyCA$12.00

Blue Benedictine, QuebecCA$12.00

Dining areas

Additional information

Make a reservation

Carens Rosedale

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