Restaurant

Sorrel

Name: Sorrel
Address: 1158 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4W 2L9, CA
Telephone: (416) 926-1010
Price range: $$$

French•Rosedale•$$$

MICHELIN ★

Sorrel is one of the best french restaurants in Toronto for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Rosedale.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Sorrel has been operating in Rosedale, and fourteen years of continuous service in a neighbourhood that cycles through concepts with some regularity says something substantive about the room's positioning. The OpenTable Top 100 Canada recognition — accrued eight times across the past decade, including 2024 — points to a restaurant that has maintained standards rather than coasted on an early reputation. The clientele reportedly skews toward regulars: couples past the novelty phase, business dinners where the conversation is the point, occasions where the food is expected to carry actual weight. That particular customer shapes a room, and Sorrel's consistency appears to reflect it. The menu works within classical European technique adapted to a contemporary Toronto context. The Lobster Ravioli is the dish that surfaces repeatedly in diner accounts and press coverage — described consistently as the kitchen's clearest statement, with pasta and filling that reviewers treat as a benchmark rather than an opening course. The Duck Confit is reported to reflect the patience the preparation demands, with the rendered skin that defines whether the dish succeeds or gets filed away as routine. The Steak Tartare is characterised across reviews as precise and calibrated — present without being aggressive. The Chilean Sea Bass and Bouillabaisse round out a menu that, by reputation, treats seafood as a serious commitment rather than an obligatory section. The wine list is described as deep enough to reward exploration without tipping into the kind of excess that requires a sommelier intervention to navigate. Sorrel recently opened A Côté next door — same menu, smaller and reportedly more intimate room — which warrants consideration if your table is two and the priority is conversation over the energy of the main dining room. Reserve well ahead for Friday and Saturday; the regulars are consistent, and the room fills accordingly. Start with the Lobster Ravioli.

James Whitfield, Restaurant Critic

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Michelin ★

Taste Score 9.2/10

Rating (Google) 9.0

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9.2/10

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Google 9.0 from 493 reviews

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MICHELIN ★

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Date Night and Fine Dining

Price and pace

More of a night out

Neighborhood

Rosedale | 1158 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2L9, Canada

Price

More of a night out

Taste Score

9.2/10

Phone

(416) 926-1010

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Sorrel menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Sorrel is listed in the More of a night out price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Lobster Ravioli

Duck Confit

Steak Tartare

Chilean Sea Bass

Bouillabaisse

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Why go

What makes Sorrel worth the move

Sorrel is an easy yes in Rosedale when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Lobster Ravioli and Duck Confit also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 493 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.0 from 493 Google reviews

Best for

Date Night and Fine Dining

Style

French in Rosedale

Spend

More of a night out

Best for

Date Night Fine Dining

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Google rating: 9.0 from 493 reviews

Price point: $$$

Popular dishes: Lobster Ravioli, Duck Confit, Steak Tartare

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9.0 from 493 reviews

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Address: 1158 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2L9, Canada
Phone: (416) 926-1010
Price: $$$
TastyPals score: 9.2/10
Google rating: 9.0 (493 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Michelin: MICHELIN ★
Neighborhood: Rosedale

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Sorrel serve?

Sorrel is a French restaurant located in Rosedale, Toronto. Sorrel has been operating in Rosedale, and fourteen years of continuous service in a neighbourhood that cycles through concepts with some regularity says something substantive about the room's positioning.

What is Sorrel best for?

Sorrel is best for date night, fine dining. Sorrel is an easy yes in Rosedale when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Lobster Ravioli and Duck Confit also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 493 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Sorrel?

Sorrel is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 9.0 from 493 reviews

What should I order at Sorrel?

Start with Lobster Ravioli, Duck Confit, Steak Tartare and Chilean Sea Bass. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Sorrel worth visiting?

Sorrel holds a 9.0 Google rating from 493 reviews. Sorrel is an easy yes in Rosedale when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Lobster Ravioli and Duck Confit also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 493 Google reviews.

Where is Sorrel located?

Sorrel is located at 1158 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2L9, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does Sorrel take reservations?

Yes, Sorrel accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

Is Sorrel good for a date night?

Yes — Sorrel is tagged for date night dining. Sorrel is an easy yes in Rosedale when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Lobster Ravioli and Duck Confit also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 493 Google reviews.