My husband and I had a very lovely date night at Modavie. We are glad we had a reservation because…read moreit was packed on a Sunday evening! We were seated at a lovely table for two by a window. The service at first was a bit slow, but that was understandable given how busy the restaurant was. Our server, Yan, was incredibly personable. He had excellent suggestions for dinner. We each started with cocktails, and enjoyed the ambiance. There was a live band, but we were in a different room. It wasn't loud like you would expect. 5/5 service. Beef Tartare: 5/5. This was an excellent start. The appetizer sizing was a little small for two people. If you want a little more, I'd recommend the entree size. It comes with fries. But it was delicious. The crostini's that came with it were a little overpowering, but the tartare itself was delicious. Duck Confit: 5/5. This duck was INCREDIBLE. Perfectly cooked, crispy skin, tender and juicy flavor. An incredible sauce. Delicious veggies and potatoes. The only thing I did not like about this dish was how quickly we ate it! Dessert (not pictured): 5/5. We had a chocolate pyramid with hazelnuts and chocolate mousse. Delicious. Be sure to put Modavie on your Montreal dining list!

A beautiful spot for wine lovers and foodies alike. Set in beautiful old Montreal, this place gets…read morejammed with folks looking for a nice night out. Super romantic but really loud so it would be hard to hear your date. I only came in for wine and cheese to escape the rain after a big supper, but was pleasantly surprised to happen upon a live jazz duo playing at dinner. Reservations are highly recommended but I walked in solo and got one of the few seats left at the bar. The server was incredible, friendly and very attentive to everyone at the bar. While all of the food coming out looked amazing, I give 3 stars for the lack of presentation/selection of the cheese platter (which I forgot to take a picture of). The menu said selection of 4 cheeses. What I got was 4 pieces of only two types of cheese cut by a four year old. I was expecting four different cheeses, not two pieces of two types. It definitely didn't look like everyone else's plates coming out. For how beautiful all of the other plates came out, $30 for this was a definite rip off. I'm glad I opted for a bit of a cheaper glass of wine because anything more expensive would have really ruined the experience. Skip the cheese platter and get yourself a different appetizer if you don't want to be disappointed.

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!

The food was absolutely phenomenal. I wish I took a picture of my seafood stew. I have never had…read moresuch incredible flavors. That's the dish I would recommend. The service was exceptional, along with our drinks in the atmosphere.

This was my "nice" meal during my very short trip to Montreal last weekend, and it turned out to be…read morea great choice. There are 2 sides of the restaurant: the more casual order what you want brasserie side and then the fancier multi-course chef menu side. I chose the brasserie side, where I had a reservation for a bar seat - turns out that wasn't really that necessary as there were several individual bar seats open; A group would probably have a difficult time getting a seat on a Friday evening though. For drinks, I had a paper plane and a last word. Those are my two go to cocktails for nicer bars, and they pulled them off fantastically (they also knew what I was talking about which is kind of rare for the last word). For an extra nice touch, they clipped an actual paper plane to the paper plane drink. Fun! For food, I ordered the Duck Confit. It was super crispy on the outside, but the meat was super tender and juicy and melted off of the bone. My mouth is watering while thinking about it. It also came with bread service. For dessert I had the tiramisu. I would give it a 4/5 - it was a little more bland than others I've had - not bad at all, but not my favorite one of all time. They seem to be serious about their coffee (see pictures). Since I was sitting right in front of it I had to order one to go with the tiramisu. I had a basic americano, and it was a great addition. My only real complaint is the bar seating felt a little bit exposed as the main walkway through the restaurant goes along the bar seating. Drinks 5/5, Service 5/5, Food 5/5, Ambience 4/5

This is the kind of neighborhood bistro you'd expect to find in Paris--only cleaner and friendlier…read more The service was exceptional: attentive, welcoming, and perfectly paced without being overbearing. The food was excellent. We enjoyed the steak frites, duck confit, fish soup, and the complimentary cornichons, which were a lovely touch. By the time we were ready for dessert, they had sold out of the île flottante, which was disappointing, but the crème brûlée and tarte au citron more than made up for it. Both were outstanding. A wonderful meal from start to finish, and a place we'd happily return to.

L'Express is my go-to foolproof French restaurant perfect for dining with friends who came to…read morevisit me in Montreal . You get a casual yet elegant fine French dining vibe effortlessly. No reservation needed for parties under two, plus it stays open till 1 AM, super convenient for flexible travelers. A local staple with countless loyal regulars, famous for its signature bone marrow and homemade pickles. Warm welcoming atmosphere, friendly seasoned staff, free bread and pickles right after seating. Must-try picks: rich bone marrow, smooth chicken liver mousse, tender duck confit and fresh beef tartare. Classic authentic French classics served in genuine local style. They have an amazing affordable wine list with massive collections.

From the start to the finish, we felt like we were honored guests. A beautiful restaurant in the…read moreold section of the city near the Notre Dame cathedral. We were greeted by a friendly maître d' and seated in a spacious dining room where several other tables were already full of diners. Our server was excellent and made recommendations when we asked. Each dish was timed perfectly, and we never felt rushed. Each was prepared perfectly and we would easily order them again. We ordered the Rabbit Confit in a Phyllo Dough in Red Wine Sauce; Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Dressing, Pine Nuts and Shaved Parmesan; Bœuf à la bourguignonne; and a fruit tarte with ice cream. We would easily return the next time we are in the city.

We came to celebrate my wife's birthday and our wedding anniversary. So glad we did. This…read morerestaurant doesn't show up much on YouTube or Blogs but it doesn't need to. IYKYK. The interior was classy, the food was excellent and the service was fantastic. Our server gave great recommendations for wine pairings. Prices were reasonable. This is a must for special occasions.

Frankly one of the best meals I've had ever…read more The mussels and fries were top notch; tender yet not smushy, not too salty a flavor, a quality white wine seafood broth. The little gnocchi were appropriately textured, with a nice pesto sauce to go along. It was filling without being overbearing. The lemon flavor in the gnocchi was a brilliant addition. The salad mentonnaise used really fresh radicchio and pine nuts. The orange vinaigrette gave the salad a really nice touch. The Dijon leek emulsion for the leeks vinaigrette was really neat, and helped give the braised leeks a lot of charcacter. The environs were pleasant, with windows open to air out a hot and humid day. The server was efficient, pleasant to speak with, extremely knowledgeable about the menu.

I would say the best thing about this place is the cheese which is indeed excellent. Rest of food…read moreis just OK. - French onion soup - the cheese is really on point. Thick, wonderful consistency, chewy, great onion flavour although there was like one onion piece that was really hard and weird. - escargot: again the cheese is AMAZINg. Can't really taste the escargot itself. Bread is decent. - grilled octopus: it's OK. The waiter said it would be very tender but it was not. Nothing special. - duck. It was... not bad, good consistency and flavour, but nothing really amazing. - cheesecake : the cheese is really smooth and enjoyable. The crust is too hard. Not a bad concept. Would I go back? Eh. Dunno.

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!