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: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, keto, low-carb, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, plant-based, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, atkins, alkaline, aip, volumetrics, tlc, renal, macrobiotic, lectin-free, juice-cleanse, slow-carb
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 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse 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, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-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: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drums with Potato Scales - $85: Fish fillet covered in thin potato slices, egg yolk Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon with Sorrel - $75: Pink salmon, blanched sorrel, cream sauce, white wine, citrus Dietary tags: High-Protein, 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: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Cod with Miso - $65: Black cod marinated in sake, miso, myrrh, and sugar Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ocean Trout Confit - $70: Trout cooked in low-temperature olive oil, kombu algae, red caviar, fennel salad Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialties
- Pizza with Smoked Salmon and Caviar - $42: Pizza dough, smoked salmon, caviar Dietary tags: 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sound of the Sea - $130: Tapioca 'sand', sea foam, fish pieces, pickled algae Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ants and Pineapple - $35: Dried Amazonian ants, pineapple cube Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Robuchon Mashed Potatoes - $18: Potatoes, butter (2:1 ratio) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Young Vegetable Gargoyle - $48: 50-60 different seasonal vegetables, flowers, and herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edible Stones - $25: Potatoes coated in white clay, lactose, and salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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
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