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4.4 (197 reviews)
PriceyFrench
Open • 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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Matthew M.

Came for a weekend visit to Montreal and had seen the Michelin write up of this place. Decided to make a visit for my wife's birthday. Overall, a really wonderful place, but with ups and downs. Good things: All the food. The food was spectacular and my compliments to the chefs. Our favorite dish was the pea tartlet which was surprisingly sweet and refreshing. The duck, too, was excellent. A downside was that we were asked to select two things per service pairing (almost like an Italian restaurant), but the food did not come out in that ordering. I asked about this but was told it was the chef's choice. If we had known, we would have ordered a bit differently. Not so good things: The service wasn't poor, but it wasn't at the $200 dinner level IMO. We ordered bread for the dinner and it was forgotten about until I had to ask for it. I was asked when I made the reservation if it was a special occasion (it was - my wife's birthday), but they never mentioned this in our meal. I have never been to such an expensive restaurant when I was asked about the occasion and have it not mentioned. Finally, this is a zero waste, high sustainability restaurant. That's their thing. And our waiter never once mentioned any of that in the ordering discussion. I really would like to know more about this, and I think it would have been nice to have heard more from the waitstaff. Overall, a really beautiful dinner, but I felt not very well taken care of by the waitstaff and, at this price point, that's not a good thing. But, the food was so good as to still be 4 stars in my book. Though I might go as low as 3.5.

Lydia Y.

Not sure what makes a place "Québécois" but that's what O-Thyme claims to be and I'm here for it. Everything tastes simple and fresh, great quality seafood, & just good cooking overall! Loved the scallops wrapped in spinach. Tender with its delicate sweetness presented so well Tartar was another fav - flagrant dill oil and shallot confit comes together beautifully. Scoop it up with the chips for an added crunch! scallops $29* arctic char tartar $25* morel mushroom tartlet $24 king oyster mushroom $23 duck goulu $29 buckwheat pizelle $14 koji cake $14 몬트리알은 먹으러 오는 도시다. 할건 없는데 식당들이 전부 다 굳 가격대도 매우 착함. 여긴 퀘백식당으로 분류되었는데 뭐가 퀘백 스타일인지는 모르겠지만 약간 모던 프랜치 느낌...? 깔끔하면서 맛있구 재료 퀄리티도 좋아서 우린 엄청 만족함!! 시금치로 감싼 관자랑 송어(?) 타르타르 추천. 봄을 가득 담은 싱그러운 디쉬들이다~

Split pea soup (my personal favorite) and sourdough bread.
Abby M.

We picked this place out very last minute as we wanted one last good French meal in Montreal. We made a reservation at the bar (not usually my favorite place to sit), but the ambiance was relaxed and we got a great view of the kitchen and everything else going on! The restaurant wasn't too noisy at all, and our server was excellent, and worked her best to explain everything to us in English! (We had a lot of fun with this!!) Everything tasted incredible, although the second courses were a little adventurous for us! The lamb and mushroom dish was absolutely phenomenal. The BOYB is not something that I'm used to without a corkage fee like in the US, and I found it really cool! We stopped by a wine store on the way to get a French red wine to go with our dinner.

Tina W.

Oh Thym, you are so good. How could you be so good. You are just insanely good that I can bare with all Montréal slow service now. Kkkk Let me tel you that you have to be patient if you are dining for dinner in Montréal. I think it usually takes 2:30 hours to finish a 4/5/6courses dinner. But everything is a surprise n everything is worth of your time if you are here. I suggest you just go for everything cuz I just ordered random things which are all delicious.

Cod fritters and radish appetizer
Christina A.

On my weekend getaway to Montreal, we were recommended O'Thym by friends who noted that they visited this bistro every time they go to Montreal. We tried to get in on Saturday evening without reservations which turns out, means you're probably not going to get in. Luckily we found reservations for the next evening. So note to you, make a reservation because they're that good and busy! First impressions, the place is a decent size but definitely make reservations. The decor is cool and chic. Seats are decently spaced and it is super clean. You can dress up or go smart casual if you'd like though we did see people in more casual outfits too. The bistro is bring your own wine so if you're looking to drink with your food, make sure to pick up a bottle or two of wine (depending how lit you wanna get) and bring it on in. We did not this time around. The wait staff was super helpful and answered any questions we had happily. We were advised their menu changes based on the in-season produce and ingredients which means you won't get bored coming back here time and time again. This evening we went with a variety of dishes: the Spelt and Oyster Musroom Risotto with Pork rang (tenderloin?); Duck; Fish of the Day - Cod; White Turnip App; Cod Fritter App. I must say every dish was beautiful and delicious! Every dish had wonderful flavour. My Risotto was less heavy than the traditional risotto which was blanaced out by the creaminess and the tender tender pork. I scooped up every little bit of my dish and if it wasn't so highly frowned upon, I would've licked the plate! The fish dishes were cooked perfectly and had so many flavour combinations that complimented each other so well. The duck (though I didn't try it) apparently was really good and was gone in less than 5 minutes. The only downside of the food was that I wanted more when I was done! lol The food was awesome, the portion size was actually the right size, I just like to eat so I totally could've had more XD All in all, as usual TL;DR, eat here. You won't regret it!

Duck!

Amazing atmosphere food was so good - highly recommend the duck!! Fabulous service - out of the way and great quiet spot

Tapas style...
Kevin P.

Truly an amazing culinary experience. Definitely farm to table food at the highest level. Everything and I mean everything was Delicious... This is a must try location.

Amazing. I asked to add morel mushroom to the celery root dish and it was spectacular.
Rose K.

Flawless experience. I was seated right away, and my server didn't assume anything about my language skills- he asked if I'd prefer a French or English menu. Of course I wish I could read French! I tried my best. Everything on the menu is seasonal and fresh, so there were a few specials. I thought the Fish of the Day (cod) would be amazing since it came with morel mushrooms, but my server was careful to check for any dairy content. The sauce for the fish is a cream sauce, so I ended up getting the seared scallops as my appetizer, and the celery root with chanterelles as my main. I asked to add morels to the celery root dish and it was fantastic. I loved the crispy fried chickpeas that were sprinkled on top of the celery root dish. The umami of all the dishes was incredible. The big windows were a great way to watch the storm roll in, and enjoy the warm atmosphere inside. I would really like to come back for brunch!

Inside seating
Lawrie S.

Super cute BYOB restaurant offering an ever changing seasonal menu of "quebecois" food with amazing service. I know that's a mouthful but it's all the things that make this restaurant so great! We made reservations for 3 on a Tuesday night and most times were free, I can imagine it gets busy on the weekends though. They have a decent range of appetizers however we skipped on these since we already had a quick bite. They include a small soup and bread and butter on the house each person anyway which was a nice surprise. For the main course they offer mostly local meats accompanied by a creative side dish. I had the duck leg confit while my friend had the beef tartar. Both were cooked so well, the duck was crispy on the outside and very juicy on the inside. It came with vegetables and a berry sauce that gave the dish a refreshing pop. Highly recommend, I wish it was always on the menu! Although it's on the expensive side, bringing your own wine and skipping on the appetizers could land you a great meal at $40 all in. I'll definitely be coming back here.

Amber H.

Flavours ! They nailed it. I've been wanting to come here for a while and finally my boyfriend took me here as he's a big fan of this spot I am not a huge fan as well. We had a great waitress who came over and explained the menu with a huge smile and knew all the ingredients and didn't miss a beat. She did a fantastic job and really made our dining experience great. So besides the fact that it's a byow it's a little loud but what would you expect? It was very classy and food was well priced for a byow because they usually hike the prices up but they didn't. We started with the scallops which were seared perfectly and the crumbled chicken skin was a nice touch. We then had the fiddle head salad which was served on a chic pea pure. It was my first time trying this dish and it's filling so I would suggest you share it like we did with all of appetizers. We then had the sweet potato which was really little so that kinda sucked but it was very good. It's served cold with a little cream on top with a a nicely cooked hot arancini. The best was the foie gras of course! It was served on a carrot cake with rhubarb with fleur de sel. The main we shared was the duck it was nice the what and sauce but the duck was over cooked. But since the service and experience was great I wont knock off any stars. The menu just changed for the season so keep your eyes peeled for a new menu in a few weeks.

Gâteau au koji, crème diplomate, praliné de tournesol, gel d'argousier, fleur de sel du St-Laurent
Shaun Z.

Finally tried this famous restaurant. We reserved the seats two weeks ahead and could only get two seats at six. They only serve dinner now and no lunch anymore. We ordered three dishes per person as recommended. They were indeed very small like tapas plates but you need to bring your own wine. The amount of food was good for us but I think it might need four plates for an average person (and remember to order bread). Globally the dishes were very creative and I liked four of them among the six dishes very much. The other two are mediocre given the price. The highly recommended two dishes are Pétoncles poêlés, Nouveau-Brunswick and Gnudis au Louis d'Or. They were really impressive and worth coming back.

Brunch Menu
Rossy M.

This was without a doubt, my favorite meal while in Montreal - 10/10 and outstanding in every sense. We were a brunch group of about 25 and we all loved it. The menu is sophisticated, somewhat simple, but nonetheless great. I had the grilled cheese with mamirolle cheese curd and red cabbage with a poached egg - so so good. Lots of people in our group raved about the beef short ribs steak, wellington croissant and the eggs benedict, but its hard to think you can go wrong with any of the items on the menu. Most of all the staff was super attentive and tended to every need of our very loud group. As if the service and food weren't enough, its BYOB! We purchased a few champagne bottles and mixed them with their freshly squeezed orange juice. You can also get their mimosa cider or a natural juice. I forgot what the juice of the day was but it was delicious. Zero complaints on this side. Next time I'm in Montreal I will certainly pay them another visit.

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4.3(755 reviews)
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Classic French bistro, with an energetic buzz. Everything about this place was a classic--pepper…read moremill, plates, stemware, marble tables with paper on top, black and white checked tiles, mustard and cornichons delivered promptly to the table. A bottle of champagne, celery ramoulade, roast chicken, veal and starting with chicken liver mousse and bones. Loved it. Great service, great food, great ambiance.

Reservations are highly recommended if you would like a table at L'Express. This is a rich dining…read moreexperience with comfortable French bistro vibes, professional bartenders and staff, and classic French options such as oeufs mayonnaise, saumon rillete, quiche, such confit, and on and on... I did not make a reservation but asked for the waitlist and hung around the neighbourhood for a bit before a spot at the bar was available. The whole restaurant is just buzzing with people enjoying conversation, spirits, and delicious food of course! The place was filled from 8pm to midnight with a waitlist and full house during my visit (on a Saturday night). Being a solo diner I enjoyed conversations with others at the bar while we waited for food, with intermissions of people watching. It has been added to my list for future visits - I'll bring a friend next time for a different experience!

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4.5(462 reviews)
1.5 km•Vieux Montréal, Ville-Marie
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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.

Walking into the restaurant, we were greeted by simple yet elegant décor. The thoughtful lighting,…read moreespecially the spotlight highlighting a beautiful orchid in a glass bowl, immediately caught my attention. I always appreciate these special little details! I started with the soup du jour, a potato leek soup with a perfectly smooth texture and a wonderfully delicate flavor. The duck foie gras was the absolute favorite of the evening for both of us! My husband's rack of lamb was delicious, although the portion was disappointingly smaller than expected. My lobster salad, unfortunately, came with a vinaigrette dressing that was far too sour--and that's coming from someone who loves vinegar! What ultimately elevated this dining experience to four stars was the Grand Marnier soufflé we enjoyed for dessert. It was the perfect finale to our evening and left us with a wonderful last impression!

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Les Oiseaux de Passage

Les Oiseaux de Passage

4.4(7 reviews)
1.5 km•Plateau-Mont-Royal

Quaint and unassuming neighborhood place that is hiding a highly sophisticated dining experience…read more The food was remarkable and on par with some of the better spots I've eaten lately. Did the 5 course chef's tasting menu with wine pairing --which is an incredible value for the money--and it was such an unexpectedly wonderful surprise. Inventive ingredient pairings, artful presentation, and a genuine commitment to the details. The service gets 5 stars as well, knowledgeable, attentive in just the right way. I am absolutely coming back.

This is the first time we are at a BYOW restaurant. It's…read morebrilliant! There is no corking fee and there are 2 liquor stores within walking distance. This restaurant is so cute, we feel like we are in a romcom movie. Looks like it's family run restaurant with a lot of love. Service is very friendly. You sit down they set up your wine and brought you Handmade bread with Parmesan & Cumin (house made) Quail egg cassolette with roasted tomatoes and spinach, Mornay sauce, and Parmesan crumble Reminded you of Cheez it / goldfish / white cheddar /topping Good texture combo. Crunchy cheesy cracker on top with gooey spinach quail egg mornay sauce Cream of cauliflower, confit lemon oil, and shallots *Very smooth. Taste a bit tapioca Very good piping hot! with smokey paprika and touch of Lemon zest Salmon Linguini with onion and parmigiano cream *Cheesy but light and spring-y Again the lemon zest at work. Love it Braised lamb shank, red wine lamb glaze, sautéed potatoes, and Nantaises carrots. *Nice seasoning that respects the ingredients Potato perfectly cooked with crispy edges. Everything you ate here reminded you or some past memories that are very familiar.

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La Raclette

4.5(60 reviews)
2.5 km•Plateau-Mont-Royal
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This is such a fun place to have dinner with friends. Every item on the menu was excellent. The…read morestaff were quick to bring food, courteous and prompt on topping up your water. It was a full night but the service was on point with different team members helping out as needed. The MTL à Table menu was a nice deal and got me through the door to discover their menu cause otherwise I would've found the menu kind of pricey on a regular day. This is a restaurant that understood the assignment!! We enjoyed everything about our evening--good food and friends! The pink peppercorn raclette with 4 half potatoes had the best tasting fragrant cheese ever but it is rich so you might want to share it and eat it with the fresh baguette bread provided. The salmon confit was so fresh with the dill and cream--delightful! The rabbit rillettes were delicious paired with the cranberry balsamic jam. I asked for more croutons to go with it. The shredded veal and mushrooms was rich and creamy. The crusted cod was accompanied with a really wonderful creamy sauce. I definitely recommend these two dishes. The Cornish hen is the leg and the wing which may be hard to eat elegantly with a knife and fork. The Océane raclette bowl I found had more broccoli and cauliflower than seafood. There were small shrimp in there and topped with salmon pieces accompanied with a side of salad. It was tasty but very cheesy so I couldn't finish it all (take home). As for desserts, the chocolate dome was so tasty with the caramel and raspberries. Witness its glorious destruction by molten caramel sauce! The Mont Blanc might look like strands of raw chicken meat but I promise you it was tastier than it looked! It paired well with the vanilla ice cream base. Overall, a great new find for me. Would love to come back again! There are two options for parking... You can circle the neighborhood or you can pay $8 for parking in a sticker zone using the code from the restaurant.

This was by far our best meal, while in town. Not only was it a fun experience getting to sit and…read morecook your own food and add as much cheese as you wanted, but it was a quaint little place and good for a date night. It wasn't as close to downtown as I thought it would be, but we made the trip out to it and it didn't disappoint. Our waiter was also very helpful and made sure to answer any questions we had throughout ordering and the meal. Very good and would go back.

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Place Carmin

4.6(79 reviews)
2.1 km•Griffintown, Vieux Montréal, Ville-Marie

This place was so good! It wasn't too busy on a Saturday night on race week. Atmosphere was high…read moreend but not in a stuffy way. Service was prompt and attentive. Our waitresses recommendations were fire. We enjoyed: Complementary bread: it was soft on inside and appropriately crunchy but not overly so on the outside. Plus two huge pieces cut into 4 pieces individually. Beef tartare: at 20 cad it was a little pricy for how much you got but the taste was great and I'm a fan of comte cheese. Plus it didn't have capers which imo overwhelms tartares. Duck with carrot: as a Chinese person I've had my share of duck but this might be the best duck I've ever had in my life. The texture and cook on it was awesome! First it came with three pieces of breast. It was the perfect cook, not over like most of the places I've had duck. Then the leg had the perfect crispy fatty skin to meat ratio. Yum yum this is a can't miss dish here Burger: husband got this. I took a bite. It had a nice smoke to it and was perfectly medium rare. I was too distracted by my duck to analyze it further. Raspberry jelly for dessert: as the waitress had mentioned, it was light and a perfect sweet but tart bite. Was great! Would come here again, we had l'express earlier in this trip and place carmin blows that place out of the water.

Came here for a wedding dinner and really enjoyed the ambiance. The venue was beautiful, the…read moreatmosphere was great. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the same standard. I chose the seafood entrée, which turned out to be a mistake. After speaking with several others who ordered the same dish, it seemed that we all had a similar experience. The clams and mussels did not taste particularly fresh, and some even contained sand. I wish I had ordered the duck instead, as it appeared to be a much better choice. I ended up eating not much of my main course because of the seafood quality.

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4.6(86 reviews)
2.6 km•Plateau-Mont-Royal
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A charming little neighborhood restaurant with a prix fixe menu, but with a targeted selection…read moremeans they specialize highly in the items that they do serve. I had the rack of lamb, which was one of the most generous servings I've ever had in a French restaurant and the chocolate dessert was absolutely fantastic for anyone who enjoys chocolate. The soup or the salad was very simple but again it's to start the pallet, not compete with the appetizer or the main dish. The owner was always present as very hands-on with running of the restaurant. All the waitstaff was absolutely friendly to everybody Francophones and Anglophones were well served on our night with delightful French cuisine. Now that said we were there in a busy Friday night and there were some loud tables, but that's not the restaurants fault for being popular. I would pick this place mid week or at a quieter hour but I will be back

BEST "BYOB" FRENCH BISTRO DURING RECENT TRIP…read more This is the best dining experience in our recent Montreal trip. I'm glad we made reservation since the place was quite packed when we arrived. To be honest, our first impression wasn't too great. We were seated in their main indoor dining area which was a bit too warm. We asked if we can be moved to their fully covered / heated patio area, but unfortunately the restaurant was full. Fast forward 15 minutes, we have placed our order and were enjoying our bottle of wine and a basket of bread. Our server came over and offered to move us to the patio area since a table had opened up. We were pleasantly surprised because (1) we didn't ask again and (2) most restaurants wouldn't change tables once customers started eating/drinking. The restaurant setting is unpretentious with a casual and cozy vibes. The staff are so friendly that we feel like having a family dinner! They offer a pre-fixe menu in which we thoroughly enjoyed! For appetizers, the escargot dish gave us a pleasant surprise. They wrapped the escargots and blue cheese sauce in a thin crispy crust! It's hard to describe, but it's sort of like having an escargot "crepe"! The few main courses we chose were excellent, and the rack of lamb was probably our favorite - tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked. As for dessert, their creme brulee was one of the best I've had - creamy custard topped with a perfect, crisp caramel top. I'd highly recommend this place, and will certainly visit again when I'm in town next time!

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Modavie - Gambas pasta

Modavie

4.2(1.1k reviews)
1.3 km•Vieux Montréal, Ville-Marie
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Modavie in Old Montreal is a wonderful spot for dinner, with live jazz upstairs on the second…read morefloor. The service and staff were great, and the restaurant is cozy and beautifully decorated, dark and intimate yet well lit. The food was delicious, if on the heavier side, though that may have been down to what we ordered. The poutine was so good that we cleared the plate. It nearly ruined our appetite for dinner, but in the best way. I had the lamb burger, and these may be fighting words, but it's one of the best burgers I've ever had. It was perfectly balanced, with the savory richness of the lamb patty, great cheese, fresh vegetables, and a soft brioche bun holding it all together. The one letdown was that my fries were closer to room temperature, which stood out because everything else was phenomenal. My son's steak frites came with hot, crisp fries. My wife ordered the special, a pasta with lamb ragù, truffles, and mushrooms, and I got a bite. It was incredible. All in all, it was a great experience with great service and food, and a memorable part of our trip to Montreal.

This is a nice place in Old City, so obviously busy. Had reservations on a Saturday night. Seated…read moreon time, very lively (and yes super loud) and live music was going to begin. It was 8pm. We decided to skip appetizers, and have entrees and desserts. We ordered a bottle of wine as well. Service was very attentive at first. There were some recommendations for upselling which is fine. Partner ordered steak and frites but subbed parm/garlic mashed potatoes. Informed there was an up-charge which is fine. The meal was cooked perfectly, delicious and flavorful. Spouse really liked mashed potatoes. I ordered mussels and frites. Asked if I wanted ketchup, mayo or chef's recommendation of garlic aioli. I went with aoli. Mussels were okay, some were fishy and the fries were lukewarm warm and seemed not fresh. Like had been sitting there for some time. Oh and was charged for garlic aioli-really? Server checked on us in beginning of served entree to make sure we had everything. After we finished our meal, we sat. Sat some more, finished wine, watched our server at all tables except ours and the poor couple next to us that were sitting a very long time with their finished appetizers. Enjoyed the music, sat some more with our finished entree plates. Sat some more and watched people outside take selfies. Couple next to us received entrees but runner had to juggle the empty app plates. I get that busy but watched the server go to the same 3 tables. We wondered if it anything to do with amount/cost of our order. Other tables were 4 tops. The people next us (very close and I clearly had time on my hands so was "observing" received entrees but were not eating because waiting for server. We finally flagged down server and just asked for our check because it had been too long. Server then was asked by other table for what they needed. He took care of them first which is of course as they were waiting to eat. We watched him take care of same tables again and finally received check. Hopefully just busy night, and I did struggle between 3-4 stars as want to be fair but we had several better experiences at restaurants in Old City for comparison.

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Modavie - Beautiful interior...mood lighting was 11/10

Beautiful interior...mood lighting was 11/10

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Onion Soup

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