Canis – French
Canis invites diners into a world of culinary alchemy where avant-garde techniques transform familiar flavors into whimsical, gravity-defying masterpieces. The air hums with creative energy as the kitchen serves up theatrical wonders like frothy mushroom "cappuccinos," delicate spherical olives, and the dramatic spectacle of duck prepared under the press. Every course is a sensory journey that balances scientific precision with artistic flair, turning a meal into an unforgettable exploration of texture, temperature, and taste.
Queen Street West https://canisrestaurant.comRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Canis
Dairy-Free at Canis
Canis in Toronto has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ants and Pineapple, Ocean Trout Confit and Young Vegetable Gargoyle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Canis
Canis in Toronto has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ants and Pineapple, Pig Legs with Morels and Ocean Trout Confit. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Canis
Canis in Toronto has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ants and Pineapple, Ocean Trout Confit and Young Vegetable Gargoyle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Canis
Canis in Toronto has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Duck Under the Press. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Canis
Canis in Toronto has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Duck Under the Press. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Canis
Canis in Toronto has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ants and Pineapple, Young Vegetable Gargoyle and Spherical Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Canis
Canis in Toronto has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ants and Pineapple, Young Vegetable Gargoyle and Cold Hot Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Canis
Canis in Toronto has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ants and Pineapple, Young Vegetable Gargoyle and Edible Stones. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Canis
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Black Cod with Miso | 120.5 g | 30.9 g |
| Eggs Benedict wd~50 Style | 50.5 g | 28.9 g |
| Salmon with Sorrel | 62.7 g | 27.1 g |
| Chicken in a Bubble | 53.7 g | 21.7 g |
| Duck Under the Press | 5.3 g | 20.4 g |
| Cold Hot Egg | 75.4 g | 17.2 g |
| Edible Stones | 85 g | 16.9 g |
| Sound of the Sea | 55.8 g | 16.8 g |
| Drums with Potato Scales | 0.2 g | 12 g |
| Cosmopolitan | 102 g | 11.4 g |
| Robuchon Mashed Potatoes | 27.2 g | 9.3 g |
| Young Vegetable Gargoyle | 22.1 g | 7.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests love the tender, well-prepared dishes and frequently highlight the fresh, delicious salads as a standout menu item. Celebrated for its cozy atmosphere that is perfect for special occasions, the experience is further enhanced by service that reviewers describe as exceptionally attentive. Diners consistently leave feeling satisfied, praising the high-quality preparation and the warm, inviting environment.
Menu
Appetizers
- Mushroom Soup 'Cappuccino' - $45: Champignon consommé, whipped mushroom broth foam, crayfish necks Available at: dinner, lunch
- Canape 'Good Mood' - $55: Slices of truffle and foie gras baked under puff pastry, black truffle mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arzak Egg - $38: Chicken egg with truffle essence and goose fat, sausage mousse, dates, mushrooms, bread crumbs Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Spherical Olives - $22: Green olive juice spheres, gin and vermouth marinade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggs Benedict wd~50 Style - $32: Deep-fried Hollandaise sauce cubes, sous-vide yolk, Canadian bacon, English cake crumbs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cold Hot Egg - $28: Warm sliced yolk, sherry cream, maple syrup, spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Duck Under the Press - $120: Roasted duck breast, sauce of duck juices, cognac, and madera Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken in a Bubble - $150: Bresse chicken stuffed with foie gras and truffles, cooked in pork bladder with consomme, madera, and brandy Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drums with Potato Scales - $85: Fish fillet covered in thin potato slices, egg yolk Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon with Sorrel - $75: Pink salmon, blanched sorrel, cream sauce, white wine, citrus Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pig Legs with Morels - $95: Pork legs stuffed with minced chicken, calf's goitre, and morels, stewed in port, madera, and brandy Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Cod with Miso - $65: Black cod marinated in sake, miso, myrrh, and sugar Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ocean Trout Confit - $70: Trout cooked in low-temperature olive oil, kombu algae, red caviar, fennel salad Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialties
- Pizza with Smoked Salmon and Caviar - $42: Pizza dough, smoked salmon, caviar Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gold and Saffron Risotto - $90: Rice, heavy saffron, edible gold plate Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters and Pearls - $110: Oysters, tapioca pearls, sabayon sauce, black caviar Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sound of the Sea - $130: Tapioca 'sand', sea foam, fish pieces, pickled algae Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ants and Pineapple - $35: Dried Amazonian ants, pineapple cube Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Robuchon Mashed Potatoes - $18: Potatoes, butter (2:1 ratio) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Young Vegetable Gargoyle - $48: 50-60 different seasonal vegetables, flowers, and herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edible Stones - $25: Potatoes coated in white clay, lactose, and salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Cosmopolitan - $16: Citron vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, lime juice
- Berlin Style Beer Mix - $12: Light Ale beer, raspberry syrup or woodruff Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Radler - $10: Helles beer, lemon-lime soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Rumplesnuggler - $15: Hot chocolate, Peppermint Schnapps, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Kirsch Royale - $18: Kirsch, sparkling wine, cherry syrup, cherries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Canis
- Is Canis dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Canis has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ants and Pineapple, Ocean Trout Confit and Young Vegetable Gargoyle.
- What can I eat at Canis on a dairy-free diet?
- Ants and Pineapple, Ocean Trout Confit and Young Vegetable Gargoyle carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Canis have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Ants and Pineapple and Young Vegetable Gargoyle.
- Is Canis gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Canis?
- Black Cod with Miso, at roughly 30.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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