The ribs were Texas style and though the baked potato took a steak knife and some force to cut the…read moreskin, it was delicious and the contrast of the crispy baked potato skin with the rest of the potato was not just interesting, but a style of baked potato I'd recommend they create. If you can do a steak several different ways, why not the baked potato that goes with it!

I went there on a friday evening with coupons from Tuango for a special 5-6 services menu. It…read morestarted well, but they had a big group of customers at the same time. The service started to slow down and I was starving. I received the main dish that was half cold. The restaurant has a good potential, but I believed I came on a busy and not the best night. On top of that, we had to endure a woman who laughs in high pitch every 2-5 minutes the whole evening. To be fair, if you guys go there, you might be luckier than I am. It has a good potential.

This review is for the Brasserie. I especially wanted to try this place to get my foie gras fix and…read moreit was really good! I only wish the foie gras and the bread were served warm. The bone marrow with snails was also good, but the combination was a little weird. I liked the bone marrow. I liked the snails. But served together took away from enjoying each part on its own. The duck was roasted to perfection. The skin was so crispy and the meat just fell off the bone. Same goes for the braised veal cheeks. There was no bone to fall off of, but the meat was so tender and just came apart as soon as I pressed down with my knife. I can't wait to come back to try the Salle à Manger since it's a different menu. Foie gras parfait 8/10 Bone marrow, Burgundy snails 8/10 Braised veal cheeks 9/10 Duck confit 9/10

I tried this place a few days ago with three friends and we really loved it. The food is solid with…read morenice presentation, and the drinks is really well made too. Everyone working there was super welcoming and gave great service We did had to wait a bit for our main dishes since the place was completely packed, but the good music and lively atmosphere made the time pass by quickly

Very good, a bit pricey but totally worth it. Bring your own wine! The ambiance is great and the…read moreoutside patio is lovely.

We had a pleasant Friday dinner on their terrace on a cold November evening. The terrace is heated…read more We split the combo platter which disappointed. Most items dry. The server was great though. The fish n chip was the best part of the evening. The salmon tartare had too many additions that took away from the dish. Nothing else on the daily menu interested us. The indoor seating was full. They do have numerous following

Let's start with what's wrong with this restaurant. The list will be long and painful. OK! Here we…read morego. The restaurant is a bit loud and a bit dark (I like to eat with my eyes also). And That's It. Because everything else about L'Ardoise is outstanding. The food is sublime; the service exceeds expectations. I could stop here and just tell you to go; now... you are still here? GO! Nevertheless, I'll get into a little of the details. I wanted to take my girlfriend out for a good meal to celebrate our 6th anniversary, somewhere where we could eat great food, get some drinks and come home satiated and happy... Made reservations for 20:15 but the drive to the restaurant took considerably less time than anticipated - living in Montréal, you kind of expect traffic and construction work to halt your progress - and we got there half an hour early and were seated immediately. Looking at the menu, I was pretty disappointed and let down. I had selected the restaurant through suggestions on Yelp! and Facebook and the pictures let on to a more elaborate menu than what I was looking at. Befuddled, we picked and chose from the menu, until I noticed the huge blackboard above the open kitchen - bonus. Blackboard, translated into French is an Ardoise, hence the name of the restaurant, hence the menu. The server explained that the menu was the Pub part of the menu and the blackboard, the Gastro part of the gastropub menu. DING! DING! DING! The blackboard menu opened up the more elaborate part I mentioned earlier. The Pub menu was still awesome. Sliders, merguez corndogs, duck wings, burgers with foie-gras, Shazam! But the blackboard menu was simply mind-blowing. My girlfriend went for the corn-flake crusted fried shrimp as an entrée, I had the Steamed Pork Buns, and we shared a bowl of duck wings. I cannot eat seafood but they looked amazing. The duck wings were outstanding and by outstanding I mean just as good - but different - from the duck wings I had eaten at La Cabane du Pied de Cochon. The kind of awesome where you want to order a bucket of dem wings. Really that good. Not to fatty, not to dry, sweet. It was sided with a coleslaw I suspect, was made with rice vinegar instead of wine vinegar or "table" vinegar, it made for different kind of slaw and it was perfect. However, the clear Entrée winner was the Steamed Pork Buns. Well GAWWWWWWDAMN. I can't explain properly what an almost out of body experience they gave me. I could have eaten 15 of those and called it a day. The bun a pillow with a slight hint of sweetness and the pork stuffing, well shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit, it's indescribable. With an opening volley like that, the follow better be some kind of nuclear detonation. My girlfriend hit the Philly Cheesesteak and boy did that deliver a bang. Now don't get me wrong, Tony Lukes, this was not - but then again nothing is, believe me, I tried. But it's a gastropub-ish take on a Cheesesteak and it was fantastic. Made with skirt steak, well-seasoned peppers and onions served on a flaky bread with cheese. I coulda eaten it all week and never got bored. I was torn between the Duck Confit Fettucine with pesto, and Foie-Gras - the only thing missing was pork belly and the Holy Meat Trifecta was complete - and the Smoke Beef Macreuse with celery rave and speck. So I let the server pick for me. Duck Confit Fettucine with pesto, and Foie-Gras it was and boy did it deliver. However, more sedate in flavor but only in the sense that it wasn't a flavor bomb like that the Pork Buns, the richness taste and softness of texture more than made up for that. The duck confit morsels were enough to make you close your eyes to experience it more, the noodles were perfectly al dente - which can be a rare find in restaurants these days and the Cipollini onions. The only thing negative to say of this plate was that it was a portion. Mind you there was plenty but my inner-glutton wanted more because it was that good but we need room for desert, do we not? Now at this point, I don't think it would get better. It did There were four deserts on the Ardoise. We took three of them. Their take on strawberry shortcake was traditional and visually not innovative but the taste, unequalled. I had the lemon pie. Lemon pie is one of my favorite deserts because, lemons but my expectations in restaurants are usually low. I was so wrong. So very wrong. Lemon custard like no other, whipped cream and meringue, topped with a raspberry coulis and with a sprinkle of matcha (a fine powdered tea). It just made me wanna bang my head on the table. We brown-bagged some doughnuts to go - equally awesome, with a cherry (I think) jam. After all that, we were stuffed like Thanksgiving Turkeys. They also have a better than decent selection of Scotch Whiskey both single malt and blended. Though no Lagavulin - my favorite - and nothing in the 16 year olds. But that's easily forgiven and the Macallans I had were of course perfect. They have some better than d

My friend and I were looking for a place to stop by for a dinner. They have their own parking right…read morenext to the building which makes it quite convenient. They were able to take us with no prior reservation which was great! Really authentic ambiance, it feels like the place has been there for a long time. The staff is very welcoming and friendly and spoke both French and English. The menu also was in both languages which was uber convenient. We went with combo dinner that included (1) a choice of an appetizer, (2) a soup or small salad, (3) main course, and (4) coffee/tea. The pricing for the whole thing was very affordable - 38 to 52 Canadian dollars which is a steal if you are in the US. The desserts are at extra cost - 7-9 Canadian dollars... Both my friend and I enjoyed our food. The highlight was the melon with blue cheese appetizer - very elegant and eclectic dish that doesn't compare to anything I tried before. The rabbit leg with prune sauce was also unusual and a must-try. Definitely coming back when I'm in the area next time.

Sadly, this place seemed well beyond its expiration date. The word "tired" comes to mind. The beef…read moredishes were non-descript. Onion soup was just OK. The vegetables were boiled to insipidness. Our waiter was up-beat and very attentive, describing the menu in glowing terms and making a valiant effort to raise our dining experience from the dead. But when you're dead, you're dead. We really wanted to like this place as a friend, who knows food, had recommended it. He enjoyed a meal there several years ago. I hope that they rediscover their glory days.

Literally one of my favorite meals during my most recent trip. We were a walk in because we are so…read morebad at making reservations ahead of time - desolee! So glad that staff was able to seat us at the bar because the restaurant was mostly full. It's got this like old pirate ship kind of feel - looks like repurposed wood, a lot of lamp lights and generally a good time. I'm pretty sure that their menu changes from season to season. While we were there, we got the oysters, the bourgots, THE 12 INCH HOTDOG, and a caramel-y pasta dish. I also got a glass of white. The food was FANTASTIC. I also saw someone order a whole boat of oysters and temporarily felt envy, to which my friend said there's literally 2 of us. No way we can eat a small boat's worth of oysters. I really liked the vibe of this restaurant. Staff are bilingual, which always makes things easier when you're traveling. It's also opened late.

Loved everything about this cute bar! The food was delicious and the drinks were even better! Staff…read morewas super attentive and the interior was cozy and cute! I loved everything about it! I had an amazing espresso martini and then split the ravioli and risotto! Highly recommend!

Incredible dining experience. Wonderful atmosphere and incredibly delicious food. Service was…read moreimpeccable.

An amazing dining experience in a lovely garden setting. Knowledgeable and kind server, Amber,…read moreprovided amazing service including fantastic suggestions from the menu (beet salad and deer with vegetable hash were highlights) and wine list. Made for a memorable evening and visit to Montréal. Highly recommend.

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.

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!

This is a beautiful new restaurant in St. Sauveur. The old ornate large building it's in has been…read moretastefully restored and modernized, with a gorgeous large bar central to the space. The open kitchen is fully visible from the bar. The staff were all very professional, and while we try to speak French as much as we can, their English was great, so communicating was easy. We started with a couple of beautiful cocktails, and a snack of celeriac chips with a dipping sauce. Wow! I'd never had that before, and was surprised at how good they were. Then we each got the table d'hote which is a special being run in conjunction with a bunch of other restaurants in town. There were two items for starter, main, and one dessert, so we got one of each. The starters were a duck tartare, and mozzarella di bufala with roasted squash. Both were delicious. Our mains were a pork belly with zucchini, petal salad, cranberry gastrique sauce, and homemade pappardelle Bolognaise of tomato and beef short ribs ragout. Also both superb. Dessert was pain perdue (French toast) but not like you're thinking. Excellent! I think we've found a new favorite here in town. Highest recommendation.

Best bar and whiskey in Saint-Sauveur! Beautiful inside.read more