Est. 2018 · Toronto

Our Story

Passion · Heritage · Craft

Who We Are

A love letter
to Paris

De Paris was born from a single, stubborn conviction: that Toronto deserved a French restaurant with soul. Not a pastiche of Parisian clichés, but a place that carries the warmth, rigour and quiet elegance of a true neighbourhood bistro on the Left Bank.

Founded in 2018 by chef Étienne Moreau and restaurateur Claire Beaumont, De Paris has grown from a 30-seat dining room into one of Toronto's most beloved fine dining addresses — without ever forgetting its roots.

Every plate that leaves our kitchen reflects a deep respect for classical French technique, seasonal Canadian produce, and the belief that great food is simply great hospitality made edible.

Evening at De Paris
"We cook the way our grandmothers cooked — with patience, love and a very good butter." — Étienne Moreau, Head Chef
7 Years of excellence
Our Journey

Seven years of flavour

The Beginning
Étienne and Claire open the doors of De Paris on Avenue Road with just 30 covers, a wood-fired oven and an unwavering vision.
2018
2019
First Recognition
Toronto Life names De Paris one of the city's Top 10 new restaurants. The weekend brunch becomes an instant neighbourhood institution.
Through the Storm
Like all restaurants, we weathered the pandemic. We pivoted to family-style takeaway menus and emerged with a deeper bond with our community.
2020
2022
Expansion & Wine Cellar
We expanded to 70 covers and unveiled a 400-label wine cellar, earning recognition from the World of Fine Wine for our selection.
Today & Tomorrow
De Paris continues to evolve with the seasons, its team, and its guests — always with Paris in mind, and Toronto in its heart.
2025
The Team

The people behind every plate

Étienne Moreau, Head Chef
Étienne Moreau
Head Chef & Co-founder
Trained at Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon and Le Bernardin in New York. Étienne brings three generations of French culinary tradition to every dish.
Claire Beaumont
Restaurateur & Co-founder
A Parisian-born hospitality veteran with 20 years across the world's finest dining rooms. Claire is the warmth that guests feel the moment they arrive.
Marc Lefèvre
Head Sommelier
Certified by the Court of Master Sommeliers, Marc has curated De Paris's cellar since day one, with a particular passion for Burgundy and natural wines.
Our Philosophy

What drives us

01
Seasonality
Our menu changes with the seasons because the best ingredient is always the freshest one. We source from Ontario farmers and Quebec producers we trust personally.
02
Technique
Classical French cooking is a discipline built over centuries. We honour that tradition — not as a museum piece, but as a living, breathing foundation for everything we create.
03
Hospitality
A great meal is as much about how you feel as what you eat. We take the time to learn your name, remember your preferences, and make every visit feel like a homecoming.

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