# Ricarda's Restaurant | Café | Events Led by Executive Chef Julien Laffargue, our menu features French inspired cuisine, that is approachable and delicious, with an emphasis on local seasonal ingredients. Ricarda's is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, and offers guests a modern setting with a fun and casual vibe, that is family friendly. Our unique dishes can be enjoyed with our globally curated wine list or a specialty Ricarda's cocktail! Join us for weekday lunch, weekend brunch or to book a private event and occasion! ## Pages - [MENUS](https://www.ricardas.com/menus): Ricarda's features French inspired cuisine, led by Globally renowned Executive Chef, Julian Laffargue. Ricarda's is open for weekday lunch and weekend brunch, featuring the popular Sunday jazz brunch! - [Ricarda's Accessibility](https://www.ricardas.com/ricarda-s-accessibility) - [Gourmet Gift Boxes](https://www.ricardas.com/gourmetgiftboxes): Offering a unique experience for all types of tastes, explore the one of a kind culinary offerings available with each of our Gourmet Gift Boxes. Featuring a variety of fine goods, cheeses, cured meats, European wines and dinner experiences, we have a Gourmet Gift Box for all. - [Baked Goods](https://www.ricardas.com/baked-goods): Ricarda's Online Shop - [Wedding Venue At Ricardas Toronto](https://www.ricardas.com/wedding-venue-at-ricardas) - [RESERVATIONS](https://www.ricardas.com/reservations): Ricarda's is a French Inspired resto-bar in the heart of downtown Toronto, featuring a warm and modern dining space, European café, and stunning event space. - [Cheese & Charcuterie](https://www.ricardas.com/newpage196a3469): Ricarda's Online Shop - [What's Happening](https://www.ricardas.com/whats-happening): Explore upcoming events, culinary experiences and what's new at Ricarda's, located in downtown Toronto. - [Meal Kits](https://www.ricardas.com/pasta): Ricarda's Online Shop - [RESTAURANT & BAR](https://www.ricardas.com/): Ricarda's is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and is recognized as one of the top event venues in the city. Ricarda's modern bistro serves French inspired fare for lunch and weekend brunch, and the petite Ricarda's Café serves savoury and sweet treats, hot beverages, and convenient breakfast and lunch dishes. - [Wine Club](https://www.ricardas.com/wineclub) - [CAFÉ](https://www.ricardas.com/ricardas-cafe): A sweet petite café and bakery in downtown Toronto. Enjoy a variety of sweet treats, savoury breakfast and lunch options, delicious beverages that are made fresh daily and conveniently available to go. We create custom cakes, cookies, and more, and offer elevated catering options for corporate or family functions. - [EVENTS & CATERING](https://www.ricardas.com/events-catering): Recognized as one of Toronto's TOP event venues and event teams in the city, Ricarda's stands out by creating endless elegance for all types of events. Weddings, corporate functions, charity events, and more, our modern Atrium space can be transformed to suit your event vision to host your guests. - [Event Booking Thank you](https://www.ricardas.com/event-booking-thank-you) - [Specialty Goods & Gifts](https://www.ricardas.com/onlinemarket): Ricarda's Online Shop - [sitemap](https://www.ricardas.com/sitemap) - [Old Coffee, Chocolate, Olive Oil & co.](https://www.ricardas.com/newpage): Ricarda's Online Shop - [CAFE MENU](https://www.ricardas.com/cafe-menu): Modern Mediterranean in the heart of downtown Toronto with charming European hospitality. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Read our menu items here. - [Ricarda's Covid-19 Guest Safety Questionnaire](https://www.ricardas.com/ricardas-covid-19-guest-safety-questionnaire): Guest Safety Screening - [Home Dining](https://www.ricardas.com/at-home-dining) - [Mother's Day](https://www.ricardas.com/mothers-day) - [Brunch](https://www.ricardas.com/brunch): Ricarda's is a popular brunch destination in the heart of downtown Toronto. Join us for Chill Saturday's and our Sunday's Jazz brunch, as you relax and unwind with our French inspired brunch menu and signature cocktails! Our brunches are very family friendly, we offer a children's menu, so come and celebrate with us! ## Blog Posts - [WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING](https://www.ricardas.com/wedding-bells-are-ringing) - [ROMAN HOLIDAY](https://www.ricardas.com/roman-holiday) - [BEACHES UMBRELLAS](https://www.ricardas.com/beaches-umbrellas) - [AMALFI COAST](https://www.ricardas.com/amalfi-coast) - [CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE](https://www.ricardas.com/choose-your-own-adventure) - [WEDDING](https://www.ricardas.com/wedding) - [COFFEE](https://www.ricardas.com/coffee) - [GORGEOUS DAYS AND HANDSOME KNIGHTS](https://www.ricardas.com/gorgeous-days-and-handsome-knights) - [COOKING CLASS](https://www.ricardas.com/cooking-class) - [FLORENCE](https://www.ricardas.com/florence) - [MASTERPIECES IN MARBLE](https://www.ricardas.com/masterpieces-in-marble) - [BRUNCH BOASTING](https://www.ricardas.com/brunch-boasting) - [NIGHTTIME STROLLS IN VENICE](https://www.ricardas.com/nighttime-strolls-in-venice) - [GLASS ISLAND](https://www.ricardas.com/glass-island) - [LA NOSTRA VIDA](https://www.ricardas.com/la-nostra-vida) - [PRINCESS OF MONACO](https://www.ricardas.com/princess-of-monaco) - [NICE, FRANCE](https://www.ricardas.com/nice-france) - [CAFÉ AU LAIT](https://www.ricardas.com/cafe-au-lait) - [CANNES AND CARBS](https://www.ricardas.com/cannes-and-carbs) - [CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN PROVENCE](https://www.ricardas.com/christmas-markets-in-provence) - [LA VIE EST BELLE, PARIS](https://www.ricardas.com/la-vie-est-belle-paris) - [WHINE AND CHEESE, LOIRE VALLEY](https://www.ricardas.com/whine-and-cheese-loire-valley) - [BORDEAUX, PART DEUX](https://www.ricardas.com/bordeaux-part-deux) - [FELIZ NAVIDAD!](https://www.ricardas.com/feliz-navidad) - [HAPPY 2016. FELIZ AÑO NUEVO!](https://www.ricardas.com/happy-2016-feliz-ano-nuevo) - [DIA DE LOS REYES, MADRID](https://www.ricardas.com/dia-de-los-reyes-madrid) - [FULL AND FABULOUS](https://www.ricardas.com/full-and-fabulous) - [IN LISBON, THE LIVING IS EASY](https://www.ricardas.com/in-lisbon-the-living-is-easy) - [LEAVING ON A JET PLANE](https://www.ricardas.com/leaving-on-a-jet-plane) - [HOME SWEET SCONE](https://www.ricardas.com/home-sweet-scone) - [DECISIONS, DECISIONS!](https://www.ricardas.com/decisions-decisions) - [Full Plates and Updates](https://www.ricardas.com/full-plates-and-updates) - [Ricarda’s Bakery Has a New Big Cheese](https://www.ricardas.com/ricardas-bakery-has-a-new-big-cheese) - [Resident Wine-derlust](https://www.ricardas.com/resident-wine-derlust)