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    Restaurant de l'ITHQ

    4.1 (36 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Closed 12:00 pm - 1:30 PM

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    Outdoor seating
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    Joanie M.

    It's exciting to see students in a learning process. I think this is such a cool opportunity. There was some troubles both in services and cuisine which I expected but at some point it was getting a bit much. Negatives: From the start there was no one at the coat locker, I waited a while too. Our waiter was nice but he would systematically drop wine on the table at each pour. For dessert we asked for a cheese plate to share with their four choices of cheese and he just brought separate plates with the same one. He also just left our coffee on a service table further until they got cold. The food was overall very good with impressive presentation. Only today's special main course, the deer was a let down. Overcooked with an unfitting sauce. Positive: It's a gorgeous restaurant! Every staff member does his or her very best with kindness. The maitre D was specially professional and welcoming. The gnochetti were great! Maybe there was a couple hicks but who cares. Great job everyone!

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    Ben N.

    I've hardly reviewed any hotels on Yelp. We're not really the sort to consider a hotel a very central part of a vacation experience, because we hope we don't spend much time there and we're usually just hoping for a comfortable bed, a clean room, and peace and quiet. Besides, we're not in a tax bracket where our choice of lodging is ordinarily going to be very noteworthy. So in my mind, there usually isn't all that much to write about. Hotel de L'Institut deserves a plug, though. It's operated by Quebec's hospitality and tourism school, so I think you get a higher-end experience for what qualifies these days as medium-level pricing in a big city. The hotel apparently occupies only the seventh and eighth floors of L'Institut's highrise, and every room gets a balcony with an outstanding view of Le Plateau and Mont Royal on one side (or downtown, I guess, if you're on the other side). The location is absolutely terrific: On Rue St. Denis directly above a metro stop and across from a pretty square and within easy walking distance of a bunch of great restaurants, shopping, nightlife, et al. The rooms, while not huge, are very clean and sharp-looking and have very comfortable beds. A night's stay here also comes with a complimentary breakfast buffet in L'Institut's restaurant. It's a pretty impressive spread, the food is hot and quite good and seems to vary somewhat from day to day, and the service is excellent. (This is definitely not the execrable "free breakfast" you get in too many hotels these days, which seem to feature Otis Spunkmeyer muffins, Little Debbie-quality pastries, and other horrible fare.)

    Brian K.

    Came here for a dinner during the MTL a table event. It was a three course meal for $31 per person. I've read some reviews regarding how slow their service was, but when we went there I did not feel that at all. They were very fast with our orders and bring us anything we asked for. They were also friendly and explained each dish. It was a very nice inside the restaurant and we enjoyed everything that day. The food was pretty good (nothing amazing but for $31 three course meal it was better than expected). Would definitely recommend as I've read that their prices were cheap even during regular days

    weekday lunch
    Katerina B.

    If you feel like having a 5 star lunch on a 20-30$ then you should definitely visit the schools restaurant on the top floor. The food is prepared by the students and it is AMAZING. They seriously go out of their way to impress the guests and I assume that it's part of their final exam. The prices for table d'hôte are extremely low (we're talking 11-14$) and you get a nice multi course meal. There are few things to keep in mind: - The restaurant upstairs is only open from Monday to Friday (don't confuse it with the downstairs restaurant) - If you're paying by credit card/debit card you will not be able to tip (the students cannot accept tips). However, the service is almost always excellent so if you feel like leaving a tip, you can do it in cash. - Sometimes on Fridays you may want to book a table in advance because the large group of ladies and gentlemen from a retirement home nearby come to lunch on Fridays.

    Duck breast with shaved asparagus, fiddleheads, chanterelle mushrooms and au jus.
    Susan B.

    This was our first meal on our Montreal adventure. We have tried culinary schools before and have always had great experiences. Once again, we were very impressed. We had a six course tasting menu that included perfect portions of dishes using fresh and local ingredients. Our server Julian was very good and we felt his passion for food and wine. We were able to spend time sharing our food travel experiences with one another and he taught us about some food specific to Quebec. At $57 per person, one can't skip this. The greatest cost was the bottle of wine but one must have good wine with good food. We will definitely go back.

    Susan T.

    I reserved two weeks ago to eat at the Institute. Was very excited to go there for their three course meal for $35. We first walked in it was no maître d' or host. After about five minutes a waiter came and showed us to a table. It took about 10 minutes to get a glass of water. After we each ordered our two courses I was presented with what was supposed to be a foie gras appetizer with a Gelee- and was served a sweet based cream with tasted like it was a pork pate. Although it was pretty to look at it wasn't very tasty. My 18-year-old son commented that it didn't taste like anything it tasted like the bread. Well I figured that the entrées certainly must be better- I ordered the lobster and it came as a plain small tail and claw- on a bed of plain disgusting seaweed. The lobster meat was tough it was not edible- I sent it back and maître d' apologized and said well once in a while we get a tough lobster. However it wasn't just the lobster it was whatever was accompanying it it was awful. If I would've eaten it probably would be sick. My husband and my son ordered the pork piglet three ways- tiny amounts of food that were not cooked as well as I could've cooked it at home. The pork belly was full of fat and half of it was left on the plate not edible. As for the service there was one waiter and one back waiter for the entire restaurant. Service was very slow. I understand that this is a school and that students are probably cooking the food. And that's fine because I have eaten at cooking schools before- such as the New England Institute of culinary arts- and the New York school of the Culinary arts. This restaurant is more like a bad dream. I would highly recommend not going and if you do go perhaps just go for breakfast. Dessert sat on the tray all evening it was some sort of tasteless bland pudding like what you may get on a cruise ship. As a matter fact I would definitely say Carnival Cruise Lines has better food then l' Institute. Yes you heard right carnival cruise lines. I don't care about overly pretentious food and restaurants , the bottom line is you have good food or you don't. If you're reading this perhaps you can get a reservation at Au pied du Cochon - or the wonderful l' express a few blocks down on St. Denis. Such a total disappointment- sadness on a plate.

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    Steven N.

    im a fan. the staff was very friendly. we were able to change one of out menus because couldn't eat some of the stuff. we also got the wine pairing and that was also very nicely done im not a very big wine person but they did a good job.

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    Usually has very limited menu, but always delicious and price-wise very reasonable for what you get.

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    L'Express - Got cheese salad 5/5

    L'Express

    4.3(748 reviews)
    0.5 kmPlateau-Mont-Royal
    $$$

    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!

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    Les Oiseaux de Passage

    Les Oiseaux de Passage

    4.4(7 reviews)
    0.6 kmPlateau-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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    Pégase

    Pégase

    4.6(85 reviews)
    2.0 kmPlateau-Mont-Royal
    $$$

    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!

    This is a spot for good food without the frills of a fancy restaurant. The server was so nice and…read morehelped explain the menu to us as they only have French ones and we tried to order different things to get a taste of each item. The appetizers were very different from each other but the bison and lamb had similar construction/sauces. Overall a wonderful experience! As tourists, it was fun to try some local wines during the day and buying a bottle to enjoy with dinner here. There was a range of drinks that people brought. We stuck with a light red wine that we got from SAQ down the street that offered a tasting of some local wines.

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    Pégase - Tuna, mango, coconut tataki

    Tuna, mango, coconut tataki

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    Bistro Tôt ou Tard - Mussels with Fries.

    Bistro Tôt ou Tard

    4.3(89 reviews)
    0.4 kmPlateau-Mont-Royal
    $$

    Came on a Friday morning around 11AM and the place was busy, but we were able to get seated right…read moreaway. We ordered off the breakfast menu and it was a good call. My bride ordered the Mexicaine Omelet but swapped the cheese for feta and loved it. I went with the Smoked Salmon Omelet and it was excellent. The serving is so generous with all the sides like sausage, ham, potatoes, baguette and fruit. We both loved the baguette and the fruit bowl had 8 different varieties of fruit. Who does that? We really enjoyed it and left very satisfied. If breakfast is your thing, you need to try this place.

    Delicious, delicious food. We came to eat a brunch type meal (around lunch time though) and there…read morewas a line of people waiting to be seated. Luckily, others in our group arrived earlier since they live closer so we had a table. However, I would definitely recommend making a reservation or arrive MUCH earlier/prepare to wait for a seat. There's a "busy" vibe inside but it's more like a bustling, happy, welcoming, and great overall addition to the environment. With how packed it was, it understandably took a while to be tended to but they did the best they can and were extremely polite. We were seated at a table in the middle area of the restaurant between the booths and surrounded by other tables/next to the bar area. It can feel like a tight squeeze at times but there was adequate space to dine without feeling suffocated or bumping elbows with other diners. I just don't know how the servers do it! I give the entire staff a large kudos for juggling so many plates in such little space. There are 2-3 individual washrooms, so if it's packed there may be a bit of a wait but they're kept clean and are quite nice nonetheless. The portions are quite large and are great for the price considering how delicious everything is. The banana, strawberry and Nutella crepe is so good and their assortment of fruit is quite nice! Dragon fruit, oranges, cantaloupe, melon.... They don't skimp! I got scrambled eggs for my egg side and they were really tasty. Overall, I really enjoyed dining here. I can completely understand why it can get so busy. (It also calmed down as we were leaving after the brunch rush). I would definitely come back.

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    Bistro Tôt ou Tard - Grilled Salmon.

    Grilled Salmon.

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    Modavie - Escargot, Montreal style topped with baked cheese!

    Modavie

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    1.8 kmVille-Marie
    $$$

    There's a lot of great food and great music in Montreal…read more Modavie has both. Upon our hotel's concierge recommendation, we went to listen to some jazz and have some good food at Modavie, and were blown out of the water. We didn't think we needed reservations for a Monday night but we got there and it was packed. They made space for us at the bar and we ordered. The band was amazing and we were told there's a larger room upstairs with a different band. Now for the food: spectacular all around. We ordered poutine with lamb, the chicken and the salmon. I expected it to be good because everything in Montreal up to now had been great, and for a first time poutine taster, I was a bit apprehensive but OMG was it insane good! The fries were cooked to perfection, the sauce was like no gravy I've ever tasted before and the lamb melted in your mouth faster than the cheese curds. For my first time, it feels like all downhill from there. How can we top it?! With delicious salmon and chicken dancing on the palate. All that while listening to the most angelic sounds coming from the vocalist of the band made our experience the very best of Montreal. Modavie is now on my must-do list. I will definite be back.

    Our newest fav in Old Montreal. The service was impeccable. Thank you George. Off the charts! Live…read moremusic! From specials to wine to creme brulee not a bad bite. Must gets- beef tartare and escargot au gratin.

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

    Beautiful interior...mood lighting was 11/10

    Modavie - Rack of Lamb from New Zealand

    Rack of Lamb from New Zealand

    Modavie - Bar was gorgeous and inviting

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    Bar was gorgeous and inviting

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