Brasserie L'école – French
Stepping into this vibrant corner of French culinary tradition feels like a journey to a bustling Parisian bistro, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of caramelized onions and the convivial hum of a well-loved neighborhood haunt. Velvety chicken liver mousse and hand-chopped beef tartare celebrate the art of the classic brasserie, while steaming bowls of SaltSpring mussels and pillowy Parisienne gnocchi offer a masterclass in refined, soul-warming comfort. Whether lingering over a wedge of creamy Delice de Bourgogne or sharing a plate of warm marinated olives, guests find themselves enveloped in an atmosphere that perfectly balances timeless elegance with a spirited, welcoming energy.
Government Street https://www.lecole.caRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: vegetarian, keto, low-carb, vegan, high-protein, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, carnivore, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate the fair value and reasonable pricing found during the lunch service, highlighting the menu as a reliable choice for a straightforward meal. Celebrated for its affordability, guests find the experience to be a practical
Menu
Appetizers
- Warm Marinated Olives - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion Soup - $20: bacon, Gruyère, Emanthaler, baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Delice de Bourgogne - $16: quince marmalade, buckwheat crackers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tartare - $32: pommes gaufrettes Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Liver Mousse - $20: grilled baguette, cornichons, grainy mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albacore Tuna - $20: green olives, fingerling potatoes, anchovy caper dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Endive Salad - $18: lardon, hazelnuts, mustard wine dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Radicchio Salad - $18: goat cheese, walnuts, white wine dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- SaltSpring Mussels - $30: garlic, paprika, fino sherry or Pernod Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parisienne Gnocchi - $31: mushroom ragout, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trout - $46: swiss chard, turnips, caper shallot sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shortribs - $58: pearl onions, mushrooms, pomme duchess Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt Spring Mussels and Fries - $36 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brasserie Burger - $30: bacon, Swiss cheese, arugula, grain mustard aïoli, frites Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - 8 oz Sirloin - $50: Certified Angus Beef, red wine & shallot sauce, Roquefort butter Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - 8 oz Tenderloin - $83: Certified Angus Beef, red wine & shallot sauce, Roquefort butter Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - 12 oz NY Striploin - $71: Certified Angus Beef, red wine & shallot sauce, Roquefort butter Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - 16 oz Ribeye - $94: Certified Angus Beef, red wine & shallot sauce, Roquefort butter Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
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