Le Bistrot Montebello is a beautiful and relaxing place to enjoy delicious food. I have friends…read morewho are from the area who brought me there for lunch. Located on the main highway going through Montebello, QC, a picturesque town on the Ottawa River. Inside is just as picturesque with both Old World and modern touches. Their menu has an intriguing mix of European, American (burgers), French, Italian, and Middle Eastern fare along with some mouth-watering desserts. I had the Cajun shrimp which was unlike any Cajun food I've had in the USA, but delicious. The sauce was creamy and had just a touch of spice. For a drink I ordered the strawberry lemonade which was refreshing. Then fir dessert, the apple crumble a-la-mode which was amazing. There was a bit of a wait to get a table at 2 PM. Although there were still some empty tables customers had to wait uo to half an hour. I suppose that may have been due to a staffing shortage. Our servers were friendly, but the wait for food also took longer than expected. This is not a place for a quick lunch, but more of a place for those who are not in a hurry and don't mind waiting for a quality meal. I didn't mind the wait because I was enjoying the company of my friends and were not pressed for time. Our servers were bilingual (French and English), and the menus were also available in both languages. Taking the wait times into consideration I still highly recommended Le Bistrot Montebello.

Amazing food, surprisingly affordable price and awesome staff!! We truly enjoyed every bite and…read moreleft so happy. Three of us got Brie casserole and onion soup as appetizers and Duck leg confit and Bison steak. The taste was a pure blessing. Our absolute fav was Brie casserole. The staff were incredibly nice too- if you're a visible miniority you'd know that you sometimes experience a passive racism, but I truly felt welcomed and taken care of by the staff. Restaurant was quiet and beautiful too. Additionally I've personally always found French food's portion small in Toronto and Paris, but this place surprised me!!! Each meal came with good portion of salad and fries and the price was really reasonable, trust me. I feel like I'm writing so much to make it feel like its a paid review but we paid with our own credit cards.

Impressionnant, sublime extraordinaire. Le meilleur hamburger Steak que j'ai jamais manger. Du look…read moreau goût de la viande cuite aussi charcoal. Bravo lâcher pas de bien nourrir votre région.

Great food. Wonderful people. Great art on the walls. Wonderful in every regard. Easy parking out…read morefront.

I dropped in on a Friday lunch. It got busy shortly after I arrived. They have a great terrace…read more Locals and tourists drop in. I chose the least item on the menu, spaghetti. It was ok. I didn't have high expectations. It came with garlic bread. The service was a little cold. I guess I wasn't a big spender. They have pub food. Pizzas sandwiches burgers and good selection of beers on tap. Enjoy

We were here for lunch, the service was fast and friendly and the food was very good.read more

Very cozy place with home atmosphere. I really enjoyed the decor. The service was very pleasant and…read moreattentive. The breakfast was great. I had Eggs Benedict. Somewhat expensive but I really enjoyed the experience.

Amazing food, service and ambience! Enjoyed the waffles and the French toast! Very friendly,…read morebilingual service. Have visited many times and plan to keep going!

Service was quick, staff there were super nice. Had a nice lunch with a view, the Club sandwich was…read moreon point and filled me up. Everything was really good. Had a great day!

Très bel emplacement directement sur le bord de la Rivière des Outaouais. C'était notre deuxième…read morevisite à ce restaurant et, encore une fois, nous avons été ravis. Les serveuses sont très accueillantes et la nourriture est fantastique, avec des portions plus que généreuses. Nous avons choisi les Benedict L'Escale : une superbe adaptation avec asperges, jambon, bacon et saucisse. Chapeau à l'équipe, c'était délicieux. Si vous êtes un petit mangeur, attendez‑vous à repartir avec des restants. L'ambiance est chaleureuse, même si un petit renouveau à l'intérieur ne ferait pas de tort.

The fam and I popped in here over the weekend after running some errands in the area. The…read morerestaurant was pretty empty with one family leaving, and one other group entering. We were seated right away, but seated at the other end of the restaurant by the kitchen, while other guests were sat in the bar/dinning room area. The vibe was SO much better in the bar/dinning area, there with tons of TV's playing sports (which the hubs wanted to watch). We felt like we were not apart of the restaurant. The area that we were sat at by the kitchen had more of a concrete, stale vibe with plastic red chairs. Very cafeteria like. The sun was also blinding so we ended up closing some of the blinds. All of this made us cut our stay here short, and we ended up just ordering some quick eats and heading out after. Hubs got the burger and fries, he demolished it and said it was great. I opted for the garden burger which was made out of beets and black beans. The taste was fine, but the patty was mushy and fell apart. I did kick myself for ordering the garden burger, and wish I did try something else like the onion rings or tacos. Kids shared the chicken and fries and there were no complaints. Service was fine, and to the point, with a check in after the food was delivered. The restaurant is pretty small, so the hostess was the one serving us as well. Probably a great place for locals to grab some drinks, burgers and apps. Would I run back here? Probably not.

Fries werent fresh, sauces and peas were most definitely frozen, fish was overcooked and batter…read moredidnt come close to the mark, 4.6 stars is a joke

Food list is quite various with a good choice. The quality is quite basic. Nothing exceptional…read more Quite expensive for the quality. Escargots were good. Tarts for the table d'hôte were not very fresh. Espresso is good. Wine list is short and not very diverse. Good effort on the service. Old fashion style inside. Doesn't deserve a detour. Better choices in Montebello

A friend of mine and I stopped here while driving back to Montreal from Ottawa, and not knowing…read moreanything about it beforehand, we decided to give it a try. The interior is cozy and rustic like a rural cabin, the lighting is soft, and soft music plays in the background. The staff are friendly and engaging, and the menu offers a wide range of choices. If you're traveling along Highway 50 between Ottawa and Montreal, make an effort to stop here for a meal. Your tastebuds will be well rewarded.

Towards the end of summer while staying at the Fairmont Le Château Montebello, my family selected…read morethe "all you can eat" BBQ at Le Grill for a celebratory dinner. The weather had improved, so service had shifted back to its regular tented outdoor terrace space. The grilled meats and fish/seafood were all great, all well-prepared: Beef Medallions, Dry Rub Pork Ribs, Seasoned Fish du Jour, Smoked Chicken Drumsticks, Sausage de la Fermi Moreau, plus my favorites the flavorfully seasoned Marinated Shrimp as well as Lamb Chops with Thyme, Caraway Seeds, Cumin, and Fennel Seeds. There were 3 additional sauces, if you wanted them: Pepper, Chimichurri, and a House BBQ. Yes, the Corn Bread, Sweet Pickles, Salad, Potatoes, Polenta, and Grilled Vegetables were good too, but let's be clear - this menu is about the carnivore!!! Given how stuffed everyone was, the assorted desserts were ok, but more an anticlimactic afterthought - Lemon Brownie, Grilled Pineapple with Maple, Chocolate Verrine, a Sweet Potato and Orange Tartelette, and a Raspberry & Lime Oat Bar. By the time we were ready for them, many of us risked taking on even a "wafer-thin mint." A fair price for a filling and satisfying meal, especially for the occasion and how my family eats. That being said, when heading for the BBQ at Le Grill, some considerations to note: 1) The one nearby overhead space heater was suboptimal for parts of the table as it became chiller that night. 2) Our table was farther away from the grill, so at times it was a little bit of a challenge getting the servers attention. 3) As the night advanced and even as other customers dispersed, it seemed the intervals between server visits was increasingly stretched out. My family had a tendency to make our dinner reservation on the later end of the dinner window in Québec, i.e., 8 vs 6:30, not just here but also in Montréal. Perhaps that time can be out of synch with how restaurants here handle their peak dinner service flow. When planning your evening, keep that in mind. When you're in Montebello and if you're a fan of experiences like the Full Churrasco option at Fogo de Chao, then the BBQ at Le Grill is a good choice for you.