I don't know if my original review of Darling might have been lost, or whether I simply forgot to create it, but this restaurant is too good to not write that review. It's a fun place to dine, and I'm not just saying that because we were able to order a pitcher of Aperol spritz (okay, maybe a little). The atmosphere here is just plain fun, and the decor is cool, especially that circular bar in the middle. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The polenta fries were delicious and paired well with the tomato salad. It continued with my Grilled Half Cornouailles Chicken, with chimichurri, and it finished with the Basque Cheesecake. Darling is likely to become a regular favorite on future trips to Montreal. read more

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Great spot to grab a bite and a pint. We sat inside at the bar area and it was very cool. There were 5 of us and the bar is a large circle so we were able to chat and hear each other just fine. The vibes were great in there. The server we had was super nice. We were there for brunch. The food was pretty good to. I do wish they had a few more brunch items but whaddya do. We still had a great time. They make a good Cesar. They make some great focaccia with honey butter. read more

Darling - View from the bar - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Fun atmosphere, kind servers, yummy cocktails and food. Definitely recommend. Seating layout is a bit overcrowded. read more

Darling - Ricotta maison et pain grillé/ homemade ricotta - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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If I lived in Montreal, I'd be a regular here. There's plenty of seating inside and outside, with shade. Inside is super cool and funky with lots of eclectic decor and good music being played. We were seated outside immediately and placed orders for wine, beer, oysters on the half shell and bruschetta. The drinks were good and they kept them coming. They have a great drink menu selection! The oysters were juicy and delicious. Unfortunately, the waiter forgot to bring our bruschetta, so I can't speak on that, but from what we saw being served around us, everything looked really tasty and well made. Plenty of bathrooms inside and a large bar inside as well. Can't wait to come back for another brunch! read more

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Absolutely loved this bar! We had great wine and even better steak frites! The staff was so friendly, and kept checking on us! The inside has a very fun eclectic feel to it! There was not an empty table in site so I'd recommend making reservations! read more

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If I lived in Montreal, Darling would be in my regular rotation. Aesthetically this spot is so cute. They have a carousel style bar in the middle where we posted up at but they also having plenty of seating in the dining room as well as a coffee bar in the front. Bar Darling is doing the most, but I am seated for it. My experience at Darling could be described as my perfect day - a break from walking in delicious fall weather, French wine, oysters, french fries, and good company. This is the kind of spot you can find yourself here for the whole day without noticing. It has the vibe that you are in someone's house who has 100 stories to tell, and I love places like that. Will be thinking about this visit for a while, and wish I was closer to enjoy the bar more! read more

Perfect place for an afternoon drink Great drinks, great friendly service and great drinks in a cozy and vintage ambiance. read more

Darling - Indoor - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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We stopped in for a quick drink while wandering the streets of Montreal. Had we not just eaten, I would have loved to check out their menu. The food we saw being served looked great! Juliette, our server, was excellent! She was friendly, professional and personable. The ambiance in the bar was comfortable, eclectic and just plain cool! I decided to try something new (to me anyway) and had the Matcha limonade. It was phenomenal! I couldn't stop wishing for another one the next day. Darling will be on my list to be the first place we go next time we are in Montreal. read more

Probably the best spot for a drink in Montreal, Darling is just, well, darling. We stopped in for an afternoon cocktail and ended up staying way longer than we intended. Their carousel bar provides great views of their gorgeous interior - embellished, slightly whimsical, and very, very Francais. We shared a pitcher of absolutely delicious white sangria while people-watching, making for a picture-perfect afternoon. An true delight, Darling is a Montreal favorite. read more

Such a great bar to grab drinks with friends when in Montreal! The interior is so perfectly decorated to match the atmosphere. The space is great and has unique components. The drinks we had were delicious and I would definitely come back to try more on the menu. The waitress was great and attentive to us. read more

Darling - Interior of bar - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Super cool and hip bar restaurant. Great for people watching too. We didn't try the food but saw some great looking dishes come out of the open kitchen. Drinks and draft beer and ciders are fabulous. The place was booming on a Friday night with many people waiting for tables or a spot at the bar. We will definitely be coming back here the next time we are in Montreal. read more

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Came here for drinks with my partner and a friend who lives here. The place was packed on a Saturday night - indoor and outdoor. We were lucky that with no reservations we were still able to grab a high top table for 3 people closer to the bar. Our server was extremely friendly with great energy. We also loved the ambiance in here. Lower warm lighting all around with cool fixtures and interesting decor. The drinks we all ordered were also delicious. We got two rounds of drinks for 3 people and with the tip it was just over $135 CAD with a tip which was expected when getting cocktails. read more

Both our dishes were delicious and hearty; freshly prepared. The service wasn't over bearing. We at outside on the terrace for a lovely sunny day. Inside is very French Brasserie. read more

They absolutely nailed it! I also took a goat cheese puff pastry stuffed with spinach. And i lost my mind. They change the menu often so better to go sooner than later. The decoration is charming and the staff is even more lovely. They tried the food, they love it and they know what to recommend. read more

Darling - Oysters off season Nailed it - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

My favourite bar in Montreal, purely for the whimsical ambiance - the dim, warm lighting and the shelves of varied books. The drink selection tilts toward ciders of all sorts (although they have a broad beer selection as well) - I think I tried a lavender cider and found it resembled mead more than the ciders I was used to! Will remain my go-to bar in the Plateau. read more

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Very nice ambiance with darker lighting but you can still talk. The servers were very helpful and the two we had also spoke english but were willing to stumble through some french with me as well! The food and drinks were yum! read more

Darling - focaccia! - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Such a great spot to meet a date or friend. The interior has a warm and inviting atmosphere that reminds me of a speakeasy in some ways, as they have an eclectic mixture of couches and tables in warm tones. Thr place was packed in a good way, I didn't feel crowded at all. There are also numerous beautiful green plants along every corner of the restaurant. I came here with a friend and we really enjoyed the kombucha, oysters which were fresh and briny, olives, croquettes, focaccia, and Caesar salad. Everything was well made. Our waiter was lovely and our water was always filled. Would definitely come back as the food, service, and ambiance were all excellent. read more

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An absolutely darling place ;) Walking down Saint Laurent Blvd (as you admire all the Mural street art) you will immediately be captured by this place's window appeal and charm. There are beautiful plants EVERYWHERE, so much so that I thought it was a plant shop initially! The ambiance at this place is so cool. Any direction you look, there are so many visually interesting things to look at from tiny skeleton figurines in terrariums, to vintage books, to tea cups, and as I mentioned already, all the lovely plants. I particularly loved that this appears to be an upscale place, but the customers are all pretty casual and many are working on their laptops. Upon walking in, I was immediately greeted by the friendliest host ever and then by an equally friendly waitress. She saw me eying the giant chocolate chip cookies they have on display and asked if I wanted one, and I immediately said "YES!", and to my surprise they were only $4!!! The food and drinks were top-notch as well, and fairly priced. Had an old fashion ($13) as well as the gnocchi. This is the perfect spot to either start or end your day on Saint Laurent Blvd! read more

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We went to Montreal for the weekend and dropped by this bar for some drinks which were delicious and with a very good price. The atmosphere was pretty cool, dimmed lighting and interesting decor. We definitely want to come back there again. read more

I stumbled upon this lovely place when visiting my brother in Montreal. We were seated at the bar and had the best service and food ever. Great energy in the whole place. Delicious food. But the best part was the attentive and friendly bartender. I wish I could remember her name to give her the credit she deserves. Younger girl, hair up, oversized shirt... anywho, she was just great. read more

Overall: felt like I was transported to another dimension but this place is food and drinks and speakeasy vibes? The drink list is exceptional and the crowd is a mix of couples and friend groups all a pretty young age. read more

The highlight here is the decor. Cute, cozy, art deco. Very nice drink selection but very expensive in my opinion. The food is ok but portion are tiny. The service is quick and friendly. read more

Darling - Salmon tartar - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Casually strolling through Montreal on a Saturday and I stumble across A cute little event on St Laurent with classic cars, music and so much art! I then see this alley way with the most beautiful paintings/ street art that I have ever seen, and I love me some street art. Montreal is FILLED with it. All this walking got me pretty hungry. Being that I don't speak any French, it can be a little nerve wracking walking into a new place as an English speaker. Looking for a place to eat, I see these beautiful marquee lights twinkling in my eyes and it drew me in. It was so shiny and cute I had to go in. No idea what the cuisine is, I head in and I'm greeted in French by the hostess. I let her know I would need an English menu and would love to sit at their cute, circular bar. The aesthetic of this place has to be one of my favorites by far. You can see by the photos but the ambiance is perfect for a little group gathering, date night, or a nice dinner by yourself. It's almost like a dark, classic circus style and I am living for it! The menu had a lot of things I didn't really know what they were but I saw the words "Bi-Bim-Bap" and just knew I had to try it. I went to this place on September 13th, 2018 and to this day I am still looking for bi-bim-bap that even comes close. I even went to Korean barbecue the other night and I'm telling you, these French people know what they are doing! I would say the tasty drinks that the bartender made me may have played a part on the amazingness of my meal but I think it was just that dang good. If you're a traveler like me or just a local looking for a great place to eat, stop in here and you won't regret it! read more

Darling - Bi-Bim-Bap - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

A local friend of mind recommended Darling to me, and it turned out to be a fantastic choice of venue! The ambiance is warm, sophisticated, and inviting - it's no wonder the place was jumpin' on a weeknight! Both the food and service were excellent - I was also very happy to find that they serve Jameson here, even though it's not on the menu :-) read more

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Amazing food! Maximalist ambiance! Superb service by Nicolas! He was amazing, so friendly, perfect timing, didn't even need to write down our orders he was so good at his job. Aside from the food and very cool decor we would come back just to have amazing service from Nicolas again. read more

Darling - Friends!! - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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This was our first trip to Montreal and Darling did not disappoint! We stopped in for brunch as a larger party and all of our meals were so delicious that we opted to return the next day! The french toast special was to die for, as were their berry smoothies. Great atmosphere, friendly people, efficient service, and a lot of fun! I highly recommend this cozy spot to anyone who enjoys great food and immaculate vibes. read more

This review is solely on drinks and service. We stubble upon this unique bar on our walk back from thrifting at Mont-Royal Ave. We wanted a place to take a break and have a drink. Service was promptly, well informed and super friendly. We had a fun time discovering the quirkiness of this eccentric venue. They have a retro style, mix with 80s/90s nostalgic atmosphere. We tried their beers, ciders and mixed drinks and they all held up to the suggestions from our server. I was happy to see a local craft beer and cider in their menu and get a taste from Quebec's local brews. Overall I feel like this will be the perfect bar to come at night, enjoy a few simple appetizers and get carried away with a few drinks and good company. The energy and vibes of the place were giving a fun time! Loved taking pictures of their interior, just wished we could've stayed longer. read more

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Incredible vibes in this restaurant. The decor is so lovely and everyone working there is so friendly and welcoming. The food is solid as well. We ordered from the New Year's menu (https://www.instagram.com/p/C1VS6Bhrea-/?hl=en), which was a good amount of food for what was paid. The deviled egg (œuf mimosa) was the first time I've ever had a deviled egg better than my aunt's, and the rillettes de saumon were so good that I saved some of them so I could have them at the end of the meal before dessert. The Après-Ski Doux was a wonderful addition to the meal that made everything have just that much more of a holiday feel to it; the decor and the servers dressed with nice blouses and bowties helped as well. The server actually brought us a second drink, as the first one was made without the crème de menthe; I didn't even notice it was missing (the drink was good without it, but even better with it), and they offered to bring another without my mentioning anything. I'm already planning to make a return trip to this restaurant to check it out for dinner and the bar when I visit Montreal again. read more

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Stumbled upon this with hubby and it quickly became our new favorite haunt. The whimsical, vintage decor feels like you've been thrown back in time. Food great as well. read more

L'ambiance est unique, les drinks sont bons, un peu cher peut-être, et le staff est sympa, surtout au bar. Pas mal toujours plein, mais c'est grand, on attend pas très longtemps. La nourriture n'est pas impressionnante, mais ça va. Je ne recommande pas les déjeuners qui sont chers et juste OK. Voilà, je reccomande .... pour un drink sympa! read more

Cool place decorated in retro/vintage style! We sat on the sofa and ordered drinks (calvados and whiskey) on the rock with desserts (feuilleté and cheesecake)! Tasted good! read more

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Last Monday me and my sister had a wonderful experience for lunch. It was the last day and rainy and we couldn't have picked a more amazing spot! So welcoming and made sure we were comfortable. The entire staff extremely friendly, especially Marco! He helped us pick the best drinks for what we were looking for, food was DELICIOUS & fast! I highly recommend this place and will be coming back every time we visit. Ask for Marco he was seriously amazing and even helped us learn our French we got books to learn (touristy, yes know but don't care ) but we did drink wine like the French while learning. read more

Cute and charming venue to grab a couple of drinks with friends or to study. There's wifi and the food is pretty good too. Totally would be a go-to spot for me if I was a local! read more

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Ohhhhhhhh, Darling, you live up to your name. We were passing by on the opposite side of the street and I took one glance at the wall of windows graced by plants and a warm lambency coming from within, and knew that we absolutely had to enter. That circular bar beckoned. The chairs are deceptively comfortable, despite the hard seats because the tops actually recline like a desk chair. Geniuses are clearly behind the concept and decor of Darling because there is charm at every turn, from the absinthe green wall paper and mischievous paintings, to the metal sculptures decorating the top shelf around the bar (loved the water tower!). The wine glasses have their simple logo spelled in script, evoking a fanciful past. The wine list is legit and I also admired the array of cocktails. I could easily see myself losing the better part of a day, whether that be with daytime espresso and my laptop or with wine during happy hour or night cap. I didn't see too many, if any, vegan options on the menu, but I love Darling so much, I'm wondering who really needs to eat anyway? I'm pretty sure I turn into some kind of mythical creature when I cross the threshold and eating becomes not at all vital to my existence here. Adore. read more

Darling - Gorgeous circular bar - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This place is not friendly for solo eaters. Me and other people were asked twice to move to the couch or bar. I wish they would just let us eat in peace like if we were accompanied. No one in other tables was asked to move. Matcha was very strong for my taste. The breakfast sandwich is was okay but tasted very fast foody. read more

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Going out here with friends felt like nightlife done right. I was in Montreal for a week and after having spent a year in a small town where nightlife ends at midnight, it was refreshing change to be able to go on a bar crawl in a big city. I suppose we were trying to find a club to dance in because, again, nothing of the sort in our college town. This wasn't quite the club scene we wanted, but we still made the most of our time here by ordering a pitcher of sangria to split amongst ourselves. It was here and then that we discovered our love for sangria. It was interesting being part of the hustle and bustle of the place. The lighting is dim and moody, and it makes me feel like an artsy college student going out for drinks and reading poetry or great literature. It's not exactly what we were doing, but that's what the atmosphere felt like. read more

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Such an amazing find! The ambiance was so fun! I loved the decor, all the pants and the fun vibe. We had cidre and beer, Eggs Benedict with chicken and salmon with ricotta and dill! The flavors were outstanding. Such a fun take on classic dishes! The service was top notch! This was such a gem near the mont royal metro stop! read more

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We passed by @bar.darling for a quick drink and we were mesmerized by the vintage decor including marquee signage we absolutely loved and the 8-ply coasters (Yes, you read that right, they're like little pillows!) to top it all off with delicate attention to detail.   But it's not all impecable style. The few drinks we did have were orignal and exquisite. We will surely return on a day where its probably less busy read more

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Great atmosphere and really enjoyed the dessert we got. I recommend making a reservation as it is a popular spot. We went back for dessert and drinks after dinner the following night as well. Our waitress was helpful and attentive. read more

Darling - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Great place. But long wait time in line outside and extremely slow service. Mediocre drinks. You're really just going for the ambience.