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When Celestin's chef/owner, Pascal Ribreau, left Toronto to make a TV show in France, he sold the restaurant to his sous-chef Ivan Tarazona - who was clearly well schooled by le maitre. The former CIBC bank building remains a warmy and cosy home for careful classic French cuisine with just enough modern touches: Crisp tempura frog legs, duck sausage with foie gras, braised rabbit with seedy mustard, steamed turbot with fennel salad and citrus foam.

Cuisine	French	Neighborhood	Leaside/North Toronto
Chef Name	Ivan Tarazona	Sous Chef Name	Christina Leckie
Address	623 Mt Pleasant Road Toronto, M4S 2M9	Phone	416-544-9035
Hours of Operation	Tuesday through Saturday 6 to close, Wednesday to Friday opens at 11 am lunch, Brunch Saturday & Sunday at 8:30 am	Website	http://www.celestinrestaurant.com
Signature Dish	Seared beef striploin w/ foie gras torchon w/ saffron confit shallot, roasted w/ tomato & pomme anna	Signature Dessert	Carrot cake with pineapple sorbet & cream cheese yogurt sauce
Meals	Brunch, lunch, dinner	Vegetarian Friendly	Yes
Avg. cost for two	$150.00	Credit Cards Accepted	All cards accepted
Wines Available	8	Bring Your Own Bottle	Yes
Sommelier	Yes	Corkage Fee	$20 lunch, $30 dinner
Year Opened	2002	Reservations	Recommended for all meals
Private Party Areas	2	Patio	Yes
Dress Code	Smart casual	Wheelchair Accessible	Yes
Closest ATM	Across the street	Parking	After 7 pm on street
Winterlicious/Summerlicious	Both