I really wanted to love this place because the old-school decor is amazing and the location is…read moregreat. The borscht and pierogies were solid comfort food, perfect for a chilly day. But the mains felt a little heavy and plain, and it took forever to get our check at the end. It's a cool spot to try once for the unique vibes, but I probably wouldn't rush back anytime soon.

This was one of my favorites in Montreal. The restaurant itself is dimly lit, decidedly moody and…read morehad an overall good vibe. Service was friendly and efficient without making us feel rushed. We split a mixed order of pierogi for our app that were so good, we bought three dozen to bring back to New York. For entrees, my husband had the pork chop, which was fine, but he definitely had FOMO when he tried my krokiety. Insanely good!!

I had a very engaging meal at Lawrence recently. The small and comfortable dining room is rounded…read morewith soft textures of wood, glass and linen. Indirect light, as the evening fades, gives into caramel tones framed in black. I ordered à la carte. First came a colourful summary of late summer: pieces of golden cherry tomatoes and melon, hiding pieces of halibut crudo. The lovage oil was vibrant green, and the dash of heat on top contrasted nicely with the refreshing crunch of the melon. Then came a pretty little shell, presenting scallop, seaweed linguine topped with caviar, and a curious kidney-shaped pink thingy. I started with the latter. A little burst of sea flavour revealed an animal origin: scallop roe! I had never encountered that before! If the dishes had ever seemed dainty so far, it was about to change. Next came tuna belly two ways, sitting on a bed of Bomba rice. The crispy rice bits and smoky flavours gave impressions of bacon and Japan. Doubling in decadence was the next dish: cabbage and pork brain gratin, under a generous layer of truffle shavings. The translucently delicious cabbage only contributed to the richness of the delicate brain, tender and white under the candlelight. Nose to tail never fails! Next was a smoky corn soup, from which clams and chanterelles complemented each other in texture and taste. As the New York strip and anchovy toast landed in front of me, I realized that I probably over ordered. But how can you resist the glistening bone marrow as it is scooped onto golden crispy bread? The saltiness of the anchovies is all that is needed to spike each bite, and the fresh mint in the tender fava beans was wonderfully refreshing. Very English! My chin was as shiny as the plate by the time I was done... I confess that I still ordered a dessert. The blackberries and sheep milk frozen yogurt were refreshing, and herbal tones were brought in from the olive oil and liquor. Service was kind and attentive. It was really inspiring to see Chef Marc Cohen soloing the evening, and I hope to sample new dishes of his in future seasons.

This is a 10-course prix fixe place highlighting Canadian food/ingredients. Most of the food was…read morevery good. The best dish was these raviolis filled with different Indian dishes like chicken tikka masala or saag aloo. I don't know how that's Canadian but they were delicious. An assortment of lobster snacks at the beginning was also very good. Some dishes really didn't work for me; they were too rich in my opinion. And as a whole meal, I thought the dishes didn't necessarily go with one another. The staff were amazing. Extremely friendly, helpful, and informative. They really added to the experience. My only real complaint is that the place is very noisy. It's a small space, and I realize they need to maximize the space to make money, but the result is a very loud experience, so much so that it was hard for me by the end to even think. The price btw for a meal like this was remarkably reasonable.

A cute restaurant with live performances when we were there last Friday night…read more The staff was great, friendly, and professional. The food was great. We had rigatoni special, chicken with verde sauce, side salad, and grilled shrimp. The portion of the salad was huge, enough for two to share. My friend said the shrimp was the best he ever had.

We loved this little place. Went there without a reservation on a Saturday evening at 7 pm and no…read moreissues. It did get quite busy over the next 45 minutes. The garlic pesto bread was wonderful, and the fries and dipping sauce were among the best we've ever had! They were perfection. Also loved the Rigatoni bolognese. Drinks were on point. Lovely ambiance and we'll absolutely come back the next time we come to Montreal!

What deliciousness! We are from Toronto and don't know of any Romanian restaurants there...so we…read morewere so happy to find something during our stay in Montreal. We had the meatball vegetable soup to start, and that came accompanied with a basket of fresh warm bread and butter. So good! Then we tried three different plates: the sarmale with mamaliga (cabbage rolls with polenta), the mici with fries (ground meat rolls with freshly cut and fried potato strips), and the chicken schnitzel with mashed potatoes. Did I mention that the food was so good? We were so full but made space for the grand finale of desserts: the clatite (crepes with your choice of nutella or jam - we chose one of each) and the pananasi, which are like donuts with a miniball of fried dough with sour cream and jam. The portions were generous and the price was very reasonable too! We're looking forward to returning next time we're in Montreal!

When in Montreal please visit this restaurant. The food is truly AMAZING! It is so delicious!! We…read moreordered soups and traditional main entrees. Eveything is so flavorful? Prices are reasonable for the amount of food received. I am a 1st generation Romanian. This food tastes as great as my parents and grandparents cooking! We were so full we skipped the dessert. You will not be disappointed!

Beautiful and modern restaurant with great drinks, delicious vegetarian options and great service…read morein a wonderful location!

This was a late night dinner experience on Thursday. There was al fresco option but I chose a…read moretable inside. The host and server were attentive and especially friendly. The decor is very dark with a floor to ceiling center bar, large windows through out the dining room, and excessively loud hip hop music. The crudo starter was stellar. The texture difference with the crumble and delicate fish was out of the ordinary. My entree short ribs with peanut sauce fell short. The meat was extremely tender and juicy. The peanut sauce a blend of whole nuts and puree was a delicious pairing. But one of the four ribs was meatless and just the bone. The server explained the meat had simply fallen off the bone and was in the dish. But the meat was no where to be found in the dish. The one item that perplexed me was the server's uniform. Considering the swanky mid upscale atmosphere I couldn't determine why the female servers wore Hooters attire? The male servers were covered, t shirts and pants. But the females wearing baby tshirts and micro mini shorts. This mismatch of poor taste uniform compared to the overall theme of jellyfish could use immediate improvement. I failed to observe this type of server attire anywhere else dining in Montreal.

The food is sensational. Beyond expectations. It is also very sanitary and health-conscious. The…read moreoverall aura of the restaurant is super mellow. Thanks, Miss Prêt! Now, onto her music. I've been following her SoundCloud (@labluesy), soooo good! Her playlist is my playlist now. Thanks for catering the McGill Management International Case Competition. We had a blast!

Let me start off by saying that I haven't eaten here yet. Why, do you ask, am I writing a review if…read moreI haven't eaten here? Because so far, the service has been exceptional. I'm getting married and was looking for a caterer. After going through about 50 different places and getting quotes, I landed on this business. I did some research online and saw that almost every single review was raving about Miss Pret a Manger. Kim & Zoe have been so helpful and patient (yea I'm a bit intense.. I'm European. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it) with aiding me in choosing a menu specifically to suit my needs. Every single email was answered almost immediately and every phone message was returned within the day. So far, I can totally see why everyone is raving about the service at Miss Pret a Manger and I cannot wait to see what Kim & Zoe have in store for me food wise on that special day!!

A delightful place to discover! Not too rowdy when we got there (around 5vish). Bueaitful…read moreatmosphere, cozy, warm...the sevrers are abposultely amazing. The whole staff seem passionate by this place. Food was yummy and I was able to find something with my many intolerances (I eat vegan and gluten free). Definitely a spot to discover. perfect for a date, business meeting, work diner, etc

Finally got to try this place after years of living nearby and I should've visited earlier! We got…read morethe sharing menu as we were a big group and it's perfect because you get to try a big variety of meals to share and the portions are bigger than you would expect. Everyone was very full after all the food. It's hard to pick a favourite dish because they were all so good. The service is very friendly and they take the time to explain the dishes as you get them and are very attentive. Lots of seating too so this place is absolutely ideal for big groups who wanna share food. If you have someone who has allergies or is vegan/vegetarian however, the tasting menu cannot be changed so that is a bummer. IfThey do have some vegetarian options in the sharing menu but not a lot so keep in mind to check with your group prior to picking this place if the sharing menu works for everyone. You can also definitely order the meals yourself and not go for the group menu but I found the group menu great because we got a taste of everything and we didn't have to worry about not having enough.