Sleek, upscale restaurant with great service…read more Went for a birthday dinner after a long day. Ended up ordering a couple cocktails and a few dishes to share. Everything was delicious and not too heavy. Would def recommend for a night out.

Nice 5 course tasting menu at the bar. Great service though I did have a bit of trouble…read moreunderstanding the English descriptions of the dishes. I had a 6p reservation and tonight the kitchen couldn't do the expanded menu that early.

Is it almost impossible to get a table here? Yes. Is it prudent that you wait on the list to get a…read moretable? Also yes. After finally coming to Stash Cafe, I can say that it did not disappoint. The comforting nature of the atmosphere made its way into the dishes, which were unique to the neighbouring cuisines offered in Old Montreal. From the appetizer to the dessert, everything tasted amazing and had the right balance of flavours. I will definitely be back during my next trip to Montreal (if I can get a table fingers crossed).

Stash was the perfect meal in every way. The ambiance was cozy yet lively -- you didn't feel like…read moreyou were in a library or a beer hall in terms of noise. The tables are relatively close to one another but it still felt private enough that you didn't overhear other's convos. The ambiance is perfect, especially on a snowy night. The drinks are delightful, and our server couldn't have been more attentive or gregarious. The food shouldn't come last in this review because it rivaled the food I had while in Poland, but it really was the whole package that made Stash so wonderful!

Lawrence is a cozy restaurant with only a few tables and bar seating, probably only accommodating…read more20-25 guests each night so a reservation is highly recommended. The menu is seasonal and changes based on availability of ingredients or on the chef's whims. I see mention in other reviews of ordering a la carte but this didn't seem like an option for us as only the prix fixe menu was offered ($120 per person for roughly 6 courses). From start to finish, the food was creative and delicious. The plating was more rustic in nature as opposed to very refined, high end Michelin restaurants where a dish has many components. Here, the dishes are simply presented, but packaged with flavor and absolutely perfectly executed. It is honestly quite impressive that the chef is able to do this more or less by himself each night. It does mean that pacing was a bit inconsistent, but we weren't in a hurry and could see the chef was hustling behind the counter. We were not offered any sort of wine pairing with the meal and didn't see one mentioned on the menu, though we did hear talk of wine pairings so I'm not sure why this wasn't offered to us. Instead, we opted for BTG options, of which we were kindly offered a small tasting pour to make sure it was to our liking. The wines they selected to pair with each dish or two were quite good, so I can only imagine the full wine pairing would've been great as well. Wines here definitely skew more natural/minimal intervention though I think if you let them know that you want something less natty/funky, they can probably find something great for you. Lastly, I had indicated on the reservation that we were celebrating a wedding anniversary and yet there was no mention or acknowledgement of this, and it felt awkward to ask about it. It's too bad as it would've made what was otherwise a great meal an even more memorable experience. This coupled with the lack of mentioning any sort of formal wine pairing detracted from the overall experience but these are service/FOH issues. The food is without a doubt 5 stars.

Sea Urchin Linguine!…read more With no expectations, we taxied to Lawrence. Our reservation had a few minutes, and as we strolled the neighborhood, it looked familiar. We've been on the same block several times. Huh? In three days, 70% of our vacation was spent on two blocks. Lawrence is tiny, seven two tops and a large bar. You can stick your nose into the kitchen. It's right there. Sea Urchin Linguine! We took two seats at the bar, and realized, although small, Lawrence is designed beautifully. It never feels snug, just cozy, enveloping you in a comforting blanket of graciousness and warmth. Lainie and Anna took special care of us, Lainie a well versed, gregarious sommelier, and Anna a purveyor of the love of food and hospitality. Sea Urchin Linguine! I started with the lobster with green asparagus, a wonderful palate cleanser. Our other appetizer was the zucchini blossoms with smoked chicken offal, which was scrumptious. For our entrees, we both ordered the SEA URCHIN LINGUINE. I fell in love and Lawrence provided a memory that will remain forever, like the pasta buttons at Metamorphosi in Rome, the cacio e pepe at Aimo e Nada in Milan, and the risotto at Vecchia Lanterna in Turin. My taste buds were delirious, and I was in a culinary hallucination. For desert, my spouse ordered the tarte tatin, with a soft fromage on top, and guanciale, a cured pork jowl. What sounds weird was out of this world delicious . I chose for my desert SEA URCHIN LINGUINE! I didn't want my love affair to end. La Dolce Vita. We loved everything about Lawrence, and I will miss it like a paramour from days past. The memories will remain.

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.

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!