The food was excellent. The bone marrow was a must to try. The food had a nice presentation The…read morestaff was great and provided a welcoming environment. I made my reservation for the brassiere vs the main dining.

First meal in Montreal and what an experience! We dined in the brasserie side of the restaurant…read more Even though more casual dining, still experienced elevated food and service. We started with oysters from PEI and New Brunswick. Loved that they let you choose the units so we only ordered 4 (2 each). We also had as appetizer their foie gras parfait and tomatoes from our garden. Both we wonderful choices. The tomatoes were perfect for the season with a beautiful balance of tomatoes, stracciatella and focaccia. Foie is a classic and loved the grilled bread and pickled vegetables to accompany it. Our entrees were the lamb rump, braised shoulder and butcher cut steak and frites which was the hangar steak. The lamb was delicious and very hearty in a good way. The steak was perfectly prepared and the frites stayed warm the entire meal with their presentation. We ended with their house fav passion fruit pavlova. Light and airy texture with lovely flavor. Nice way to compete the meal!

Honestly, one of the best food experiences I've had while up in Montreal. While it seems pretty…read morechill and laidback at a glance, this spot was busy and bustling (and sorta cute as a pseudo casual spot for a more memorable date night). The fois gras nigiri was pricey, but was definitely worth the try - especially with how the fois gras melting upon contact with the tongue and how the fats and flavors meld together through the rice, it was simply divine. Though my favorite would probably be the Duck in a Can, which was surprisingly tender and juicy. The flavor was pleasant and savory, and I didn't really feel much of a gamey taste at all when I tried it. As someone who normally doesn't enjoy duck, I thought this dish was really quite lovely. Anyway, would probably come back to this spot in the future if I was ever back in the area.

This is hearty Québécois cuisine, perhaps so hearty it's exactly what the pioneers needed to…read moresurvive the early harsh Montréal winters! Indeed the signature move of the chef, Martin Picard, is to elevate traditional, rustic Québécois "peasant food" into world-class fine dining. With the philosophy of unapologetic excess in every dish comes a line up of starters and mains packed with foie gras, butters, and oils in every corner. While the flavors in each dish by themselves are delicious, the onslaught of richness may not be for everybody, and it seemed deliberately without a palate cleanser or lighter counterbalance. In fact, knowing what we were getting into, we ordered an accompanying green salad, and the wait staff forgot to bring it out! We were outright denied anything but sheer gluttony. Our meal consisted of the foie gras poutine, duck in a can, and green tagliatelle. The mantra of excess here meant foie gras melding with cheese curds and gravy on the poutine. Their unique "duck in a can" involved packing quite literally a can with fatty duck breast, foie gras, buttered cabbage, herbs, and gravy, and blasting it all together with heat for 27 minutes. The result is a delicious stew of decadence, for which I wish I had more bread to dip and devour. Even the tagliatelle was bathing in a rich, oily pesto that provided no reprieve from the onslaught. We didn't try the namesake dish of the restaurant, the stuffed pig's foot (le pied de cochon), but seeing it served was an experience and nicely highlighted the elevated "peasant food" aspect of the entire affair. Very unique! Overall I had an excellent experience trying the local cuisine and this more decadent approach to dining. While it's fun sometimes to break culinary rules, I did overall find myself missing a more balanced meal that could feel more sustainable and less coronary artery disease-inducing. I think as long as you know what you're getting into, it's worth a visit, but probably not several!

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.

The service, the menu, and the food were all five-star! We enjoyed ourselves; a perfect dinner. And…read moredon't forget to order a cocktail!

This is the kind of neighborhood bistro you'd expect to find in Paris--only cleaner and friendlier…read more The service was exceptional: attentive, welcoming, and perfectly paced without being overbearing. The food was excellent. We enjoyed the steak frites, duck confit, fish soup, and the complimentary cornichons, which were a lovely touch. By the time we were ready for dessert, they had sold out of the île flottante, which was disappointing, but the crème brûlée and tarte au citron more than made up for it. Both were outstanding. A wonderful meal from start to finish, and a place we'd happily return to.

L'Express is my go-to foolproof French restaurant perfect for dining with friends who came to…read morevisit me in Montreal . You get a casual yet elegant fine French dining vibe effortlessly. No reservation needed for parties under two, plus it stays open till 1 AM, super convenient for flexible travelers. A local staple with countless loyal regulars, famous for its signature bone marrow and homemade pickles. Warm welcoming atmosphere, friendly seasoned staff, free bread and pickles right after seating. Must-try picks: rich bone marrow, smooth chicken liver mousse, tender duck confit and fresh beef tartare. Classic authentic French classics served in genuine local style. They have an amazing affordable wine list with massive collections.

Frankly one of the best meals I've had ever…read more The mussels and fries were top notch; tender yet not smushy, not too salty a flavor, a quality white wine seafood broth. The little gnocchi were appropriately textured, with a nice pesto sauce to go along. It was filling without being overbearing. The lemon flavor in the gnocchi was a brilliant addition. The salad mentonnaise used really fresh radicchio and pine nuts. The orange vinaigrette gave the salad a really nice touch. The Dijon leek emulsion for the leeks vinaigrette was really neat, and helped give the braised leeks a lot of charcacter. The environs were pleasant, with windows open to air out a hot and humid day. The server was efficient, pleasant to speak with, extremely knowledgeable about the menu.

4.5 stars! My mom and I visited Buvette Nicole during our last night in Montreal. The ambiance was…read morecool and it was packed when we arrived around 730pm on a Monday night, which was a great sign. Our waiter, Jordan, was very personable and recommended his favourite dishes. I chose the French onion soup and salmon entree, my mom went with the escargot to start and the pork chop for her main. The soup was so rich and delicious, my mom loved the snails. The salmon was cooked perfectly and my mom also enjoyed her pork chop. We also ordered a side of Brussels sprouts which were super tasty too. The portions were surprisingly large so we couldn't finish everything. They had asked us to switch tables partway through dining to accompany a larger party, which was fine for us and they offered us a complimentary dessert for the trouble. Since we were stuffed, we took the dessert to go. It was a deconstructed dulce de leche cheesecake and it was rich and so tasty. Would definitely return!

We felt welcomed from our very first point of communication - the phone call for the reservation…read more All we let was love and respect from this establishment. Even the kind, venerable maître d'hôtel greeted everyone so kindly and he can be easily seen setting up tables with such expertise and flair. Our server, Gabriel was full of energy, kindness and professionalism. He was a true delight from beginning to end. We were entertained by how he described each dish, gesticulations and all! The food was quite good and we appreciated the wild caught fish. As we quietly left it felt like the entire waitstaff saluted our departure. Everyone was in sync and you can tell service and food were not to be questioned. Excellence at its best, all around. Bravo!

One of the best meals we have ever had. Food was perfect, every dish a revelation. Exceptional…read moreservice!

I had an amazing salmon tartare with avocado and wasabi puree on top for lunch two weeks ago. Fish…read morewas fresh and mixed perfectly with different herbs and spices, but just the right dose, not too much. The green puree added a fresh and vibrant touch to the tartare. Service was also good and fast. I recommend this restaurant for lunch since they offer interesting lunch specials / table d'hôte.

I love this place, I always feel welcomed and the food is great. Price is reasonable. Don't forget…read moreyour wine!

Love, Love, Love this place! Very informal setting with…read morefantastic food. The attention to detail with their food was amazing. Dylan was our bartender and he made our experience feel like we were the only people in the restaurant. If you are in Montreal this is the place! Seriously great... Paul

Best oysters ever! My dad had their duck risotto which was great but he wished the duck wasn't as…read moreblended in with the risotto. If it was a little less thoroughly combined it would've been a 10/10. I had their PIE oysters and I ended up ordering an additional 9! Their cosmos was good, nothing spectacular, but their non alcoholic sparkling lemonade was awesome! Regarding service I'd say it's okay. A little slow at taking orders and completing orders. Took me a while to get cocktail sauce. They could've been kinder but I think it's just a matter of which servers you talk to. Overall it was a great first dining experience in Montreal and one of my favorite overall.

The selection of premade sandwiches and pizzas were delicious. The homemade chips had great flavor…read more The service was great and friendly

Very good, I personally really liked the delicious choice of sandwiches , the salads and the tasty…read moresoups. They also have a very nice variety of fresh meals cooked everyday .

The food and service were incredible at Le Continental. Steak au poivre, duck a l'orange, and…read moreflambé shrimp whiskey were all prepped tableside and were all full of flavor and perfectly done. The desserts were also fantastic! The baked Alaska and Black Forest gateau tasted super fresh and were well balanced. Ambiance is classic mid-century from a service perspective in a classic turn of the (20th) century environment. Our servers were amazingly detailed and prompt with everything, along with being knowledgeable and friendly! Our waiter was a sous chef in Paris prior to immigrating to Quebec, and he made everything tableside incredibly well. An incredibly posh and classic dining experience (not cheap though); highly recommended.

This restaurant came highly recommended to us. They specialize in table-side cooking. We started…read morewith the foie gras which was outstanding. We ordered the escargot, which was also very delicious. I highly recommend the Beef Wellington which was the highlight of the evening! Oh, and the table-side Caesar salad is a must.