There's a lot of great food and great music in Montreal…read more Modavie has both. Upon our hotel's concierge recommendation, we went to listen to some jazz and have some good food at Modavie, and were blown out of the water. We didn't think we needed reservations for a Monday night but we got there and it was packed. They made space for us at the bar and we ordered. The band was amazing and we were told there's a larger room upstairs with a different band. Now for the food: spectacular all around. We ordered poutine with lamb, the chicken and the salmon. I expected it to be good because everything in Montreal up to now had been great, and for a first time poutine taster, I was a bit apprehensive but OMG was it insane good! The fries were cooked to perfection, the sauce was like no gravy I've ever tasted before and the lamb melted in your mouth faster than the cheese curds. For my first time, it feels like all downhill from there. How can we top it?! With delicious salmon and chicken dancing on the palate. All that while listening to the most angelic sounds coming from the vocalist of the band made our experience the very best of Montreal. Modavie is now on my must-do list. I will definite be back.

Our newest fav in Old Montreal. The service was impeccable. Thank you George. Off the charts! Live…read moremusic! From specials to wine to creme brulee not a bad bite. Must gets- beef tartare and escargot au gratin.

Toujours la meilleure poutine au Québec !…read more Sauce originale, fromage et frites excellents. seul point négatif : Ils ne prennent que l'argent comptant. Always the best Poutine in Québec. Genuine gravy, plus excellent fries and cheese. Be aware they only take cash, no credit, debit.

Our family drove the short detour to try this... it is amazing. Best poutine around!…read more Our family drove the short detour to try this... it is amazing. Best poutine around!

This review is for the Brasserie. I especially wanted to try this place to get my foie gras fix and…read moreit was really good! I only wish the foie gras and the bread were served warm. The bone marrow with snails was also good, but the combination was a little weird. I liked the bone marrow. I liked the snails. But served together took away from enjoying each part on its own. The duck was roasted to perfection. The skin was so crispy and the meat just fell off the bone. Same goes for the braised veal cheeks. There was no bone to fall off of, but the meat was so tender and just came apart as soon as I pressed down with my knife. I can't wait to come back to try the Salle à Manger since it's a different menu. Foie gras parfait 8/10 Bone marrow, Burgundy snails 8/10 Braised veal cheeks 9/10 Duck confit 9/10

I had really high expectations for Restaurant Monarque and was hoping it would completely blow me…read moreaway. While the food was delicious, the overall experience fell just slightly short of what I would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. Service was the main area that didn't quite meet expectations. After being seated, we waited about 10 minutes before receiving menus and had to ask for them. Throughout the meal, interactions felt a bit rushed - several staff members who stopped by the table were somewhat brief, and on a few occasions, items like bread or water were dropped off while we tried to ask questions, but the busser had already walked away. That said, the restaurant was quite busy during lunch, so it's possible the pace and attentiveness were impacted by that. As for the food, we ordered the albacore tuna appetizer along with the strip loin, butcher's cut, and duck for our mains. Everything was well-prepared, though the duck portion was noticeably small. Desserts were a highlight - especially the pavlova with maracuya, which was excellent. Our server Laura was professional, though not very engaging until the very end of the meal when we were settling the bill. I would still return, as the food is strong, but I have to say that Bar George left a more lasting impression on us in terms of both food and service.

We had a delicious dinner at L'Express. This restaurant is on many lists for top restaurants of…read moreMontreal and it did not disappoint. We tried: - complimentary bread, butter, pickles, mustard. I loved this. Never saw another restaurant plop down mustard and pickles. The mustard was also possibly the most delicious mustard I've ever had. Very spicy and slightly salty - Duck confit on beans $37. Tasty, crispy, rich. - Grilled octopus on pepper sauce with potatos $24. Really tender and flavourful. The sauce was bright and acidic - Sorrel soup $13.75. First time having sorrel. It has a slightly sour taste. The soup was creamy and tangy. I'm glad we tried it - Quail with quail eggs on purple rice $37.50. Quail itself wasn't as flavourful but the sauce was amazing and soaked into the rice - Creme brulee $15. Flavour was impeccable. Had a slight grainy texture which was odd but this is just nit picking. Comes with a warm cookie Everything was good. I'm being more nitpicky here than usual, mostly to go back to these notes again in the future. I loved the meal and would definitely go back. Service is very friendly. Food came out super fast. The restaurant is bright and lively. Tables are quite cramped together but it makes sense as they quickly filled up for the evening. Thanks, we'll definitely be back!

Everything about this restaurant is superb and I hope I get to return soon. It is worth ordering an…read moreappetizer and entrée and dessert at this Michelin level restaurant. The prices are amazing and the food is mouthwatering. Shouted out to our serving assistant Callum, he made sure that we had a constant flow of complementary baguette and house-made pickles. I dined with four other people and everyone ordered something different and there was zero disappointments. I however, would highly recommend their duck entrée meat was so tender and flavorful, and it was perfectly crisp on the outside. Ultimately my best dining experience in Montreal!

Great food, I had onion soup and it was amazing. Soufflé felt a little bit too alcoholic for me, so…read morehad to send it to the kitchen. The ambiance is beautiful, great dinner place

Entry: you arrive and are asked if you want your coat to be held (which is nice due to the Space…read morewithin the restaurant during the winter. Server was nice even though at some point he was just standing there and we were waiting for him to come back to order dessert to the point where u actually had to call him but this was nothing truly. Lamb with sweet garlic sauce Filet mignon with five peppercorn and cognac sauce Key lime pie The meat was great, truly. The sauces? a total disgrace / turn off considering the price of each plate. Sweet garlic, had nothing I could say I feel the garlic in at all. Flavorless. Five pepercorn with cognac non existent ! The only time i taste the peppercorn was if I BIT the actual peppercorn. The dessert ? I ate 2 bites and left the entire thing. The "crust" was nowhere to be found it was watered down carton... and the lime layer felt like I was biting into fake jelly. I have nothing else to say but you can decide how you spend your money. The "fancy" restaurant leaves a lot to desire.

If brunch were a sport, this place would be winning gold medals…read more From the moment we walked in, the vibe was amazing -- warm, lively, and cozy! Our server was an absolute star -- friendly, attentive, and somehow always appearing at the perfect moment. Truly A+ service! And the food... WOW. Every dish was chef's-kiss delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and plated like they knew we'd be taking pictures. The kind of brunch that makes you pause mid-bite and say, "Okay wait, this is actually amazing." If you're looking for a brunch spot that nails the food, service, and ambiance, this is it. Already planning my next visit -- because once just isn't enough!

4.5 stars! My mom and I visited Buvette Nicole during our last night in Montreal. The ambiance was…read morecool and it was packed when we arrived around 730pm on a Monday night, which was a great sign. Our waiter, Jordan, was very personable and recommended his favourite dishes. I chose the French onion soup and salmon entree, my mom went with the escargot to start and the pork chop for her main. The soup was so rich and delicious, my mom loved the snails. The salmon was cooked perfectly and my mom also enjoyed her pork chop. We also ordered a side of Brussels sprouts which were super tasty too. The portions were surprisingly large so we couldn't finish everything. They had asked us to switch tables partway through dining to accompany a larger party, which was fine for us and they offered us a complimentary dessert for the trouble. Since we were stuffed, we took the dessert to go. It was a deconstructed dulce de leche cheesecake and it was rich and so tasty. Would definitely return!

I L'oved L'Original! When I was researching places to grab dinner in Montreal, I zeroed in on…read moreL'Original because the decadent menu of comfort food was enticing, and I'm so glad we dined here. I was really happy with every aspect of my experience here. When you enter, you'll notice the restaurant is actually underground. It's got a woodsy vibe and I was smitten with all the awesome 80's music. Nothing goes quite as well with comfort food as Talking Heads- I really enjoyed everything about the atmosphere they created in this restaurant. It was so cozy and yet avoided feeling dated. For my meal, I opted for the Braised Beef Tagliatelle. It was perfect. Rich tomato sauce infused with truffle butter and homemade tagliatelle. I seldom eat beef, so if I get it, I want it to blow my mind- well, this dish did. It was delicious! Our waitress was great! She was attentive and very friendly. We also got our food in a reasonable amount of time. Overall, L'Original was an all-around excellent experience. I'd love to return to try more items.

Our family traveled to Montreal for the thanksgiving holiday. We had our thanksgiving meal at…read moreL'Orignal. We were immediately greeted when we walked in and shown to our table. Throughout we had fast and very friendly service. The food was excellent, the atmosphere cozy and the prices fair. We loved it.

I had an amazing salmon tartare with avocado and wasabi puree on top for lunch two weeks ago. Fish…read morewas fresh and mixed perfectly with different herbs and spices, but just the right dose, not too much. The green puree added a fresh and vibrant touch to the tartare. Service was also good and fast. I recommend this restaurant for lunch since they offer interesting lunch specials / table d'hôte.

I love this place, I always feel welcomed and the food is great. Price is reasonable. Don't forget…read moreyour wine!