Veloute @ Palace Pier

I have not eaten at their restaurant but I can't say enough good things about Veloute. They catered a family party for us. The food was excellent - many of our guests commented on how good the food was - and they went out of their way to make the evening absolutely perfect for us! Thank you 1000 times! We highly recommend Veloute and are looking forward to dining there in the new year!

December 22, 2024 on Google

What a great spot! Would have never known this place existed except I was searching for a thanksgiving dinner offering. Free Valet for the car was a great start. Going into a condo for a meal felt a bit different but we didn’t let that throw us off. The prix fixe thanksgiving menu was fantastic. The pumpkin soup, moist turkey with great stuffing and homemade gravy and cramberrry sauce. Delicious!! The service was great. And the chef came out to check on the meal and we told him it was fantastic. Very happy we made the trek from midtown. May just be an annual tradition. Highly recommend!

October 13, 2024 on Google

Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm! The duck confit pasta was sooo rich and delicious. I really shouldn’t have ordered the bread, but I couldn’t let the sauce from the grilled calamari go back to the kitchen. Relaxed atmosphere, hand made food, cooked to order. Now excuse me while I dive into the home made peach cobbler that has cooled off while I write this.

June 16, 2024 on Google

True haute cuisine! I have been a fan of chef Fawzi since before steph curry played pro ball, and way before steph discovered chef's amazing talents. The new location is wonderful. The duck confit remains my fave, but everything we tried was exceptional.

February 16, 2024 on Google

This was our second visit to Velouté. Once again, it did not disappoint!! Fawzi and Alise are the friendliest and most attentive hosts we have ever experienced at any restaurant. And the food exceeds their personalities. This night our mains were lobster ravioli and braised short ribs. They were both amazing dishes. It happened be my wife’s birthday. Alise actually surprised my wife with a beautiful creme brûlée and then proceeded to sing her Happy Birthday. She has an absolutely beautiful voice. Their service staff are as friendly and attentive as they are as well. As good as the food is here, the hosts are even better. The service is so personal and welcoming. Where else on the Lakeshore does the chef come out of the kitchen to make sure you are enjoying the meal he’s prepared for you? This is a hidden gem located on the main floor of Palace Pier Condominiums that needs more recognition and exposure. It is, hands down the best food experience in South Etobicoke. We already look forward to the next time we have a meal there. You will not be disappointed… give it a try!!!!

December 27, 2023 on Google

Amazing food and service! We ordered the lobster and it was huge. The garlic butter made it taste even better. We also enjoyed the venison rack. It’s so tender. Our server Ty was cheerful and friendly. We would definitely visit again. The restaurant is inside the condo clubhouse so it might take some time for you to find your way. Underground parking was complimentary.

February 23, 2023 on Google

We went here to try this restaurant for Winterlicious, and overall can say we enjoyed our meal and the service. Our severs name was Thomas. I ordered their Bellini which tasted nice, they had two options: mango or peach. Before the appetizers the server suggested that we try their bread service, so we did and we are glad that we did, as their bread is made in house and it was great. We are disappointed that we weren't told the price was $4 (however we heard our server tell another table the price when he suggested it to them). To start we had the crab cakes and tuna tartare - both tasted good, however the tuna tartare had wasabi in it so it was slightly off-putting for me personally (but my husband didn't mind it). Their crab cakes were I think a bit more crunchy than others I've had and a bit dry (we had to ask for lemon to squeeze on both apps). I don't think we would order these again though. For our main course: we had the Bouillabaisse and their lamb. I asked for my lamb to be cooked medium rare but I felt it was more so on the rare side, I also had to ask for salt as I felt my lamb needed it. My husband enjoyed his Bouillabaisse but he felt that it was slightly lacking in seasoning and needed some salt. Keeping in mind that we'd prefer to have to add salt then it be over seasoned. My husband also got more bread to have with the sauce. For dessert we had the eclair and chocolate mousse, both which were great. From everything we had the eclair was our favorite as it was not overly sweet. We did not enjoy the dark-ish lighting in the restaurant though, as their ceiling was a clear glass panel so you could see outside and given that it gets dark quite early more lighting would have been appreciated.

February 2, 2023 on Google

I had a fantastic experience at Veloute @ Palace Pier this week to celebrate my sister's birthday. The French cuisine by chef Fawzi was exquisite and the unique atmosphere of the restaurant made the occasion truly special. To top it off, the owner Alise serenaded us with her beautiful singing, which was a highlight of the evening. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for great food and an unforgettable experience.

January 8, 2023 on Google