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: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, mediterranean, diabetic, sugar-free, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-fodmap, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, aip, zone, alkaline, mayo-clinic, pegan, lectin-free, macrobiotic, candida
Currently open
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 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Volumetrics, Lectin-Free
- Canape 'Good Mood' - $55: Slices of truffle and foie gras baked under puff pastry, black truffle mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Arzak Egg - $38: Chicken egg with truffle essence and goose fat, sausage mousse, dates, mushrooms, bread crumbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spherical Olives - $22: Green olive juice spheres, gin and vermouth marinade Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Eggs Benedict wd~50 Style - $32: Deep-fried Hollandaise sauce cubes, sous-vide yolk, Canadian bacon, English cake crumbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cold Hot Egg - $28: Warm sliced yolk, sherry cream, maple syrup, spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Main Courses
- Duck Under the Press - $120: Roasted duck breast, sauce of duck juices, cognac, and madera Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Chicken in a Bubble - $150: Bresse chicken stuffed with foie gras and truffles, cooked in pork bladder with consomme, madera, and brandy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Drums with Potato Scales - $85: Fish fillet covered in thin potato slices, egg yolk Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Salmon with Sorrel - $75: Pink salmon, blanched sorrel, cream sauce, white wine, citrus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone, Lectin-Free
- Pig Legs with Morels - $95: Pork legs stuffed with minced chicken, calf's goitre, and morels, stewed in port, madera, and brandy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Black Cod with Miso - $65: Black cod marinated in sake, miso, myrrh, and sugar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Ocean Trout Confit - $70: Trout cooked in low-temperature olive oil, kombu algae, red caviar, fennel salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
Specialties
- Pizza with Smoked Salmon and Caviar - $42: Pizza dough, smoked salmon, caviar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Gold and Saffron Risotto - $90: Rice, heavy saffron, edible gold plate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
- Oysters and Pearls - $110: Oysters, tapioca pearls, sabayon sauce, black caviar Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sound of the Sea - $130: Tapioca 'sand', sea foam, fish pieces, pickled algae Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ants and Pineapple - $35: Dried Amazonian ants, pineapple cube Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Robuchon Mashed Potatoes - $18: Potatoes, butter (2:1 ratio) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Young Vegetable Gargoyle - $48: 50-60 different seasonal vegetables, flowers, and herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Edible Stones - $25: Potatoes coated in white clay, lactose, and salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Cosmopolitan - $16: Citron vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, lime juice
- Berlin Style Beer Mix - $12: Light Ale beer, raspberry syrup or woodruff
- Radler - $10: Helles beer, lemon-lime soda
- Rumplesnuggler - $15: Hot chocolate, Peppermint Schnapps, whipped cream
- Kirsch Royale - $18: Kirsch, sparkling wine, cherry syrup, cherries