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!!

Ambiance: Typical Eastern European simple dinner restaurant; without significant flair. Large flat…read morescreen TV in the dining area. BYOB. Service: Attentive, friendly, and plentiful. Price: $8 and up Food: Tried both the Rustik cold and hot plates, consisting of Romanian caviar, bean salad, beef salad and eggplant, the hot plate Chicken liver, mushrooms, breaded cheese and Romanian sausage, closing off with Polenta with sour cream. The food was passable, nothing stuck out as being particularly inspired. I did see some cabbage roles with with polenta that looked good, perhaps worth a try. Summary: Nothing to make an extra trip for, but worthy of a try if one would like to sample Romanian cuisine. There is also apparently singing entertainment on the weekend.

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.

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!

Fantastic place for lunch! Great service explaining French menu to us Americans!! Food was…read moreextraordinary and we certainly didn't leave hungry!

Most people who work in this restaurant only speak French, but they do their best to accommodate us…read moreEnglish speakers. This is a neighborhood place with charming appeal. Everything we ordered was lovely, the bread, salads and main course were all delicious and the wine was perfect.

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.