Contemporary, chic and offering an intimate community vibe, Velout promotes the terroir farm-to-table slow food movement using locally sourced ingredients and unique food preparation methods which inspire and challenge the most discerning palette. This must be accompanied by the individual's photo ID.
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Please be patient upon entry and respectful of our Hosts as they are simply doing what is asked of them. We ask that you let us do what is necessary without provocation. If you don't have your proof of double vaccination and your photo ID, we are not allowed to accommodate you indoors. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Services
With over 25 years of experience, Alise's philosophy of service and professionalism has developed to a higher level of service excellence, meeting guests expectations and performance. Alise is a seasoned event planner who has dedicated extensive time and effort gaining superior knowledge through top restaurants such as Opal Jazz Lounge, The Fifth, Windsor Arms Hotel, Mistura.
Being a scratch kitchen, Pre-orders are important so that we can ensure everything is super fresh for you and diminish food waste for us. Beet, assorted salad, maple syrup roasted pecan, pomegranate seeds, dry cranberry, sun flour seeds, roasted coconut, organic honey mustard & turmeric-orange vinaigrette, balsamic reduction.
Wish you could have an intimate culinary experience right in the comfort of your own home? Whether its a dinner for four, or a party for more, our very own Executive Chef, Fawzi Kotb, will work closely with you to bring your party to fruition. You provide the ingredients and Chef Fawzi Kotb will put together the meal in your very own kitchen.
Reviews (22)
Casey Fleming
Feb 14, 2021
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Ken Smith
Dec 26, 2020
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Lisa Gibson
Oct 22, 2020
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Joe Recupero
Jul 04, 2020
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Terri Neville
May 17, 2020
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Just had another wonderful take out meal from Veloute last night. Crab and lobster cakes and lamb shanks. Yummm. With lychee martinis and cosmopolitans. Also picked up a couple of bottles of fabulous wine… (just in case). Thanks to Chef Fawzi and Alise for all their care and pairing recommendations. Makes a Saturday night in lockdown a special event.
Johnny T.
Jul 22, 2019
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This restaurant needs to step back and re-evaluate what the heck they are doing.
Food
Absolutely terrible, does the chef not have a sense of taste?
My appetizer was a Foie Gras Parfait, but the dish does not resemble either foie gras or a parfait. The food arrived on a plank of wood and was clearly a slab of pate. The texture and look of it shows it was clearly factory made as the constancy of it was way too smooth and uniformed shape to be artisan/self-made. The accompaniment did not elevate the flavour at all, just a micro greens and a side of sauce (not sure what berry it was) that was tart
Food
Absolutely terrible, does the chef not have a sense of taste?
My appetizer was a Foie Gras Parfait, but the dish does not resemble either foie gras or a parfait. The food arrived on a plank of wood and was clearly a slab of pate. The texture and look of it shows it was clearly factory made as the constancy of it was way too smooth and uniformed shape to be artisan/self-made. The accompaniment did not elevate the flavour at all, just a micro greens and a side of sauce (not sure what berry it was) that was tart
Lornia C.
Jul 20, 2019
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My friends and I did Summerlicious here. Highly would NOT recommend! The foie gras 'parfait' is not a parfait; it was a slab of pate that looked cut straight from a slab bought from the supermarket. The mains were either salty or bland. My chicken rossini sauce was super salty, the seafood saffron was like failed salty vegetable soup... Everything was like something I'd tried to make at home experimentally, but failed. The desserts were passable. My profiteroles were literally just cream puffs that I've before- From the frozen aisle of the supermarket. Except the restaurant
Martina L.
Jul 20, 2019
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Most disappointing "licious" I've ever had. So not worth $53.
Foie gras parfait was not a parfait.. just call it what it is... PATE
Seafood saffron... $53 for seafood soup.. tastes like campbell vegi soup
Chicken was bland and sauce was too salty. Menu stated there was foie gras included, turns out it was just the same pate they used for the parfait... you can buy that stuff for like $7 at the grocery store.
Only redeeming factor was the filet mignon.
Takes 20 minutes to serve each dish...after we've already finished eating the dish...also another 20 min to just pay our
Foie gras parfait was not a parfait.. just call it what it is... PATE
Seafood saffron... $53 for seafood soup.. tastes like campbell vegi soup
Chicken was bland and sauce was too salty. Menu stated there was foie gras included, turns out it was just the same pate they used for the parfait... you can buy that stuff for like $7 at the grocery store.
Only redeeming factor was the filet mignon.
Takes 20 minutes to serve each dish...after we've already finished eating the dish...also another 20 min to just pay our
Joy P.
Jul 28, 2018
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Enjoyed another excellent meal last night. Always delicious. The best chef in the entire East end and one of the best in Toronto. Fabulous tartars. I adore both the salmon and the beef and if they are on the menu when I visit I almost always have one. The service is very attentive with the chef always visiting the customers to check that all is ok. We have also had Veloute cater several birthday events for us and these have been wonderfully handled. If you like great French food, you cannot go wrong with Veloute.
Zo K.
Jul 15, 2018
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Went there for summerlicious. There is no AC inside so we asked to get seated outside. When we arrived at our table there was dead mosquitos on the table. The menu was dirty. My stomach didn't handle well the fries (over cooked fries). I only had just a couple as there was a weird grean seasoning on the fries. The aioli sauce is really though on the stomach. Lobster cake was ok and the meat was good. I really really have a doubt that the sorbet was homemade it had an industrial taste. Be careful when you go to the washroom it was leaking and slippery. The service was good. I should have been
Tiffany C.
Apr 07, 2018
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Went here on a Friday night. There's total of 11 tables and 8 tables were occupied. There's only 2 servers and the service was a bit slow. After we looked at the menu and have decided what to order, we close the menu and waited at least 10mins for them to notice we are ready. Their service was excellent and they know their wine list and recommend excellent wine to pair with our maibs. We suggest to call to make reservations beforehand.
Appetizer
French onion soup: cover with puff pastry and cheese and it is one of the best French onion soup I've ever had in Toronto so far. $14
Appetizer
French onion soup: cover with puff pastry and cheese and it is one of the best French onion soup I've ever had in Toronto so far. $14
Shirley T.
Jul 24, 2017
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My boyfriend and I have dined here multiple times due to its excellent service and atmosphere, we always return every year. Our first encounter was for Summerlicious where the portions of food are definitely larger than any other restaurants I've been to for Summerlicious. We have tried the food on their regular menu and the portions are even greater and just as delicious!
We tried their Summerlicious menu again this year and it did not disappoint. The presentation, taste and service were all amazing. The Grilled Calamari is always cooked to perfection, not too tough. This year, I ordered
We tried their Summerlicious menu again this year and it did not disappoint. The presentation, taste and service were all amazing. The Grilled Calamari is always cooked to perfection, not too tough. This year, I ordered
Zina N.
Jul 22, 2017
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Went during summerlicous. Great menu selection! Good vibe and great food! - I had salmon to start, beautiful presentation and texture. And the seafood linguine dish was full of flavour, thoroughly enjoyed! I'm not much of a dessert person but the creme brûlée was seriously to die for!! The chef really knows his s***. Now the negatives: waiter was clearly having a rough night, he was nice and all but kinda soured the moment with his negativity. Also I'm obsessed with Ceasar's and their drink lacked presentation and flavour! Overall I was very impressed and will definitely be back
Caroline C.
Jul 20, 2017
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4.5 stars
Came here yesterday for dinner, and boy did it NOT disappoint. We decided to come here for the Summerlicious menu (which I believe majority of the tables did as well). Walking into the restaurant felt like walking into someone's home. Everyone was just so friendly, and inviting. All the servers had a smile on their faces, which was great since no one likes to be served by a grumpy person :(
We decided to sit out on the patio in the back as the weather was nice.
The food ... extraordinary, delicious, mouthwatering, I wish I was able to afford to have Chef Fawzi as my personal
Came here yesterday for dinner, and boy did it NOT disappoint. We decided to come here for the Summerlicious menu (which I believe majority of the tables did as well). Walking into the restaurant felt like walking into someone's home. Everyone was just so friendly, and inviting. All the servers had a smile on their faces, which was great since no one likes to be served by a grumpy person :(
We decided to sit out on the patio in the back as the weather was nice.
The food ... extraordinary, delicious, mouthwatering, I wish I was able to afford to have Chef Fawzi as my personal
Bran T.
Nov 12, 2016
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I believe this restaurant is one of the best in the beach as far as fine dining establishments go.
They understand food, wine and service. I've been on 4 occasions and have never been even slightly disappointed. I am the chef of a restaurant nearby and I take my hat off to Chef Fawzi for his understanding of flavours, textures, and his execution. I will be back when my newborn is not so new!
They understand food, wine and service. I've been on 4 occasions and have never been even slightly disappointed. I am the chef of a restaurant nearby and I take my hat off to Chef Fawzi for his understanding of flavours, textures, and his execution. I will be back when my newborn is not so new!
Rick D.
Jul 15, 2016
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Just ate here about 2 hours ago and I'm already planning my next visit! I had the salmon tartar which was perfect, pasta was excellent. The wine choices went well and were nothing I had ever had the opportunity to try before. The chef came out to ask each table how everything was..... Twice!
Waiters were on top of their game and the setting is classy, comfortable and welcoming.
Go here, try it, enjoy!
Waiters were on top of their game and the setting is classy, comfortable and welcoming.
Go here, try it, enjoy!
Jason R.
Jan 11, 2016
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My wife and I have been looking for a really warm, honest to goodness french bistro experience for years, ever since our previous champion (Bistro 990) closed down for good. I am delighted to report that we found our successor, an inviting little gem just east of our neighbourhood.
On the first night I ate here I was fortunate that foix gras was on the menu, and they did it just right, seared to perfection. My wife's dish was some kind of tartare if I remember correctly. The novelty there was that it was served on a gigantic block of himalayan salt. That sounds a bit gimmicky, but actually
On the first night I ate here I was fortunate that foix gras was on the menu, and they did it just right, seared to perfection. My wife's dish was some kind of tartare if I remember correctly. The novelty there was that it was served on a gigantic block of himalayan salt. That sounds a bit gimmicky, but actually
Nav T.
Sep 29, 2015
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This review is from July. We went to celebrate a special occasion and it became a disaster and ruined our big day. Wrote to the restaurant and never got an apology back. Here's a summary:
We were seated indoors, and the number of mosquitoes inside the restaurant was ridiculous. We were very, very uncomfortable and itchy throughout, so much so that my husband kept saying we should get the food to go and it wasn't worth sitting there. This despite the food which was good (except the molten lava cake which was a fully solid cake with no molten lava in it). The whole meal was not only ruined
We were seated indoors, and the number of mosquitoes inside the restaurant was ridiculous. We were very, very uncomfortable and itchy throughout, so much so that my husband kept saying we should get the food to go and it wasn't worth sitting there. This despite the food which was good (except the molten lava cake which was a fully solid cake with no molten lava in it). The whole meal was not only ruined
Fiona S.
Jul 24, 2015
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Came here for summerlicious, don't think this worth $45 at all. Huge portions but taste was either too blend (onion soup and smoked salmon) or salty (seafood papperdella - the seafood were wayyyyyyyyyy overcooked) I was very disappointed with their molten lava cake as well, there wasnt any chocolate poured out ..it was just like a dry heated brownie. Server was nice and attentive so I gave them an extra star for it.
Phillip S.
Jul 22, 2015
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First summerlicious of 2015 and it went off on a positive rapport! Veloute bistro is among one of the cute places I've been to in a while. French inspired the layout of the place has a beautiful flow; with the small patio in front, leading into the open concept dining space, and down the stairs into the lovely backyard patio. The ambiance is tres intimate, clean, classy and presentable.
The staff are very sweet, funny, and willing to share recommendations with their clientele. They've got their regulars, one of which is a cute friendly neighborhood cat that comes every so often and
The staff are very sweet, funny, and willing to share recommendations with their clientele. They've got their regulars, one of which is a cute friendly neighborhood cat that comes every so often and
Maureen B.
May 09, 2015
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Nigel F.
Mar 31, 2015
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We had tried Veloute originally when it first opened and to be frank were impressed neither by the food, or service. Being of an open mind and having read a number of reviews on a local Facebook page we decided to give it another whirl :)
So, here we go .........second first impression very favourable :) server polite and attentive.
I went with the Calamari starter and my partner the Salmon tartar.. Fortunately my partner and myself like to swap ( keep it clean please) so I got to taste both . Lovely jubley two thumbs up :)
The sweet potato gnocchi and lamb shank received wonderful reviews
So, here we go .........second first impression very favourable :) server polite and attentive.
I went with the Calamari starter and my partner the Salmon tartar.. Fortunately my partner and myself like to swap ( keep it clean please) so I got to taste both . Lovely jubley two thumbs up :)
The sweet potato gnocchi and lamb shank received wonderful reviews
