Bistro Matisse

I think what Frank O. stated is only somewhat true as I’m guessing there is a newer owner as we got the impression that the people working in the kitchen were just figuring out how to use the espresso machine, the credit card machine, etc. It all seemed to new to them.
The bread we were served was nice and warm. But when we got into it, we realized, they had warmed up stale crusty bread. This set the tone for the rest of the meal.
The appetizers and main dishes were both good. We were surprised that they used ordinary button mushroom in their «warm mushroom salad».
My desert was dreadful. I never thought a french restaurant could mess up a crème brûlée. It probably wasn’t bad when it was made but somehow they served it to me warm and soft. The top layer was like a skin. It was soft and it peeled off the lower layer which itself was a bit grey, warm and watery.
Sadly the dessert confirmed that this would be our first and last time at the Bistro Matisse.
We still left a +15% tip. The server also seemed very new and was flustered by just about everything.

Chef Jean-​Jacques sold this restaurant earlier this year and returned to France.
Only the restaurant’s name is the same.

I was led to this restaurant because of the Frank O’s rave review. Unfortunately, the outcome of my visit was less than satisfactory.
I brought my wife there for a special occasion, hoping to relive our visits to Paris. However, let’s just say I was greatly disappointed. The food was okay as far as taste goes. The portion size was small by my standard. We were hoping to try the frog legs, but that hasn’t been on the menu for the past 5 years (the original chef left 5yrs ago). Shanghai Bok Choy was used as part of our side dish (Pretty sure I didn’t see that in Paris). I don’t think you can trust Frank O’s June/​09 review.
In any case, I’ve tasted better in Toronto’s French restaurant.

Small place with awesome food the best I’ve had in a long time.