Maru Bistro: A casual restaurant with upscale food and top-notch hospitality in Leslieville

Maru Bistro is a local gem in the Leslieville neighbourhood of Toronto. The menu blends traditional Japanese flavours and dishes with modern French techniques. The restaurant creates an upscale, but casual experience, perfect for special occasions or a nice Friday night dinner.

Popular dishes include delightful crispy nori canapés, chirashi don with a variety of ingredients, flavourful miso soup and more. They also curate a delicious drink menu, including sake and craft cocktails.

Maru Bistro not only focuses on great food but also on an excellent dining experience. The staff is friendly and attentive, while soft music plays in the background, giving you a cozy atmosphere to eat and talk comfortably.

Salmon nori canapé

Salmon nori canapé

Seafood tempura

Scallop nori canapé

Chirashi don

Tuna tartare on crispy rice

Interior: Charming dining room with wallpaper (Studio ALC)

Studio ALC transformed this dining room, but kept some of the home’s original charm and features which is what the homeowner wanted. The patterned wall treatment, along with the L-shaped banquette makes the corner of the room feel like cute restaurant. The soft tones and tufted back of the banquette is spacious, perfect for a small or large group.

To finish off the room, the decor is a mix of vintage pieces, art, and old family photos of the homeowner’s relatives, adding a personal touch.

This dining room reminds me of a cozy corner table at a popular bistro in town, where you could spend hours with friends enjoying a good meal over laughs. Except this spot is in your home and you can get a table every night.

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