Toronto, ON (May 25, 2026) – Toronto favourite Parquet, on a coveted corner of Harbord Village, has launched a new bouchées menu and fresh summer cocktail offerings, along with an elevated update to its beloved terrace, perfect for spontaneous sipping or lingering over dinner into long, leisurely summer nights. The reimagined French bistro, recognized by the MICHELIN Guide for three consecutive years since opening in late 2022, has carefully curated a menu of small bites, bringing an aperitif-style spirit to the restaurant, designed for sharing, cocktail pairing, and relaxed summer dining al fresco.
Updates to Parquet’s cedar-lined terrace include Ginkgo trees set in concrete urns that create a green canopy overhead, retractable charcoal screens that filter late-afternoon light while adding a greater sense of enclosure, and custom mahogany tables that bring additional warmth and texture to the space.
Executive Chef Nicky Dao’s bouchées section moves between French bistro tradition and a more apéritif-driven style of dining. These new dishes include Baked Camembert in puff pastry with fig jam, Ontario honey gastrique, walnuts, and fried rosemary; Corn Croquettes with scallion béchamel, seasonal pickles, and Comté; Assiette de Jambon with shaved Ontario ham, dijonnaise, Comté, and celery; Chicken Liver Mousse Éclair finished with cherry preserve and chervil; and Shrimp Toast on housemade Pullman loaf with lemon tarragon aioli.
The summer cocktail additions place greater emphasis on apéritif-style drinking. New offerings include the Bergamot Spritz with gin, citrilized orange, bergamot, apricot, lavender bitters, Prosecco, and soda; the Negroni Vert-Blanc, Parquet’s white Negroni variation, with gin, Strega, dry vermouth, lemon oil, and rosemary; and the Parquet Spritz made with local aperitivo, Prosecco, lemon, and soda.
Additional seasonal dishes include Hiramasa Crudo with coconut leche de tigre, pickled celery, cilantro oil, and sunflower seeds; Whole Sea Bream, butterflied and served with charred scallion chimichurri, fingerlings, and corn; and Duck Breast paired with cherry tarragon sauce, cumin, garlic broccolini, and fresh herbs. Returning classics include Steak Frites finished with demi-glace and café de Paris butter, and Earl Grey Panna Cotta with candied orange.
Located in the heart of Harbord Village, Parquet blends French technique with a contemporary Toronto perspective, balancing a relaxed neighbourhood energy with the allure of a destination restaurant.
Parquet is located at 97 Harbord Street in Toronto, with seating for 50 guests inside and 46 on the terrace. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM and Friday through Saturday from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Visit restaurantparquet.com for reservations and additional information.