Lawrence is in a sweet spot of fine dining. Maybe they are…read moreaiming for a Michelin star but I hope not. It's lacking the fussy, overattentive service of a starred restaurant but the service was great. We appreciated the more casual atmosphere It's clear that the attention to detail is reserved for the dishes. Each was memorable with new, interesting, and complex flavors. The wine pairing was also well thought out with unique varietals that were complementary and stood on their own. Great meal.

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.

Close to Courtyard by Marriott. We got in from Saratoga and after the drive wanted something…read moreclose, but not the hotel restaurant. We saw the Yelp reviews, the menu and took the chance. It is a small restaurant off the beaten path. According to our server, mostly patrons from the business district for lunch and tourists in the evening, like us. We speak a little above basic French and our server allowed us to speak when ordering, but was gracious when we got out of our league and took over in English. Not to worry, you do not need to speak French in Montreal. It was enjoyable for us though, to at least keep the skills fresh. We ordered the filet mignon with the mashed potatoes and asparagus and two cocktails. The cocktails were refreshing and light. The dinner came and the meal was cooked perfectly to order and delicious. There are a couple of photos of the meal in the picture queue and it looked exactly the same. The meat was so tender and of high quality. The only problem, for my wife and I at least, is that the sauce was not necessary. We like the taste of the meat and do not require a sauce, but in this case, it was very appropriate for the plate. Just saying for those of you who might have the same palate. Overall a great experience and a delicious meal. If ever in Montreal again this will be a must stop. The also have an ample wine selection. You can find something affordable and appropriate for the meal.

We came here for lunch on a Monday with a group of 5. This is a pretty small place in turns of…read moreseating, and not a big option on the menu. I ordered a market salad with chicken. For a lunch at this price, the food was not that good. The chicken is very dry and tasteless. The salad was okay. The wait time for our food was pretty long, given we were the second group there, and the first group was much earlier that us (from when they had their food ready...)

A delightful place to discover! Not too rowdy when we got there (around 5vish). Bueaitful…read moreatmosphere, cozy, warm...the sevrers are abposultely amazing. The whole staff seem passionate by this place. Food was yummy and I was able to find something with my many intolerances (I eat vegan and gluten free). Definitely a spot to discover. perfect for a date, business meeting, work diner, etc

Finally got to try this place after years of living nearby and I should've visited earlier! We got…read morethe sharing menu as we were a big group and it's perfect because you get to try a big variety of meals to share and the portions are bigger than you would expect. Everyone was very full after all the food. It's hard to pick a favourite dish because they were all so good. The service is very friendly and they take the time to explain the dishes as you get them and are very attentive. Lots of seating too so this place is absolutely ideal for big groups who wanna share food. If you have someone who has allergies or is vegan/vegetarian however, the tasting menu cannot be changed so that is a bummer. IfThey do have some vegetarian options in the sharing menu but not a lot so keep in mind to check with your group prior to picking this place if the sharing menu works for everyone. You can also definitely order the meals yourself and not go for the group menu but I found the group menu great because we got a taste of everything and we didn't have to worry about not having enough.

Sleek, upscale restaurant with great service…read more Went for a birthday dinner after a long day. Ended up ordering a couple cocktails and a few dishes to share. Everything was delicious and not too heavy. Would def recommend for a night out.

Everything is good at this restaurant, the meals, the wine card the service and the location on…read moreSt-Denis street.

Overall: A // 5 stars…read more Compelling restaurant offering modern fare with global inspiration. The food is innovative, exciting, and refreshing. Every dish was excuted to the highest of quality, and the command of service is certainly no less. (Bluefin Tartare: A) - Fresh and light Asian-forward profile on a tuna tartare, with a stunning tapioca chip and a refreshing blend of cucumber and other accompaniments with the tuna. (Octopus: A) - The flavor of this dish is perfectly balanced with a seafood saline coming from the octopus, complemented by the sweetness of the peppers and the acidity of the olives. The octopus is impressively tender and could not be cooked nor seasoned better. The potato component was omitted due to dairy, but the dish is already perfect to me. (Squid Ink Spaghetti: A) - Perfectly cooked pasta being just on the verge of al dente, but still soft enough. The sauce is well made, not being runny and just coated enough to give the pasta and seafood flavor without overpowering. The breacrumbs add a different saline and textural component to the dish pleasantly, which builds on the lovely sweet and spicy tomato sauce. Food: +2 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

I had a work dinner here recently and thought everything was wonderful. The place is in a old…read morefactory or something so its a bit weird finding the entrance. You have to go through what looks like a closed factory and then enter the restaurant. We had a variety of food and everyone loved their meals. I started with the Mixed local greens salad with pear, sunflower, beets, and sheep cheese. Loved all the toppings on it, flavorful dressing. For my entree, I had the Paccheri pasta with braised lamb ragout, stracciatella, pine nuts, and pecorino. Also very good. Not a huge portion but you don't want that when you eat pasta. And I still could not finish it all. Desserts were shared. Loved the chocolate dessert. So yummy. Overall a really nice meal.

Hands down one of the best restaurants I've ever been to in my life. I will say the appetizers do…read moreshine more than the entrées do. Those scallops were some of the best I've ever had. My family is going to be taking a trip there again in the fall, and I 100% recommend this restaurant to them.

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!

We'd give it a 4.5 but this rating system doesn't allow for that. Tuck Shop was great. The…read moreservice was amazing. We literally tried every appetizer, entree and desert and everythwas delicious. It's a seasonal menu that seems to change every so often and everything was very fresh. We also loved the ambiance. While we requested the main dining room, we were out in the chalet section which was actually great and quieter than the other room. We'll be back!

Amazing service. Small menu. Everything on it was very well prepared. We shared everything in a…read moreparty of four. Started with some delicious foccacio bread and then the cheese stuffed zucchini flowers and steak tartare. They were all great. We had the tuna crudo which was excellent as well. We had hangar steak with French fries for our main course and it didn't disappoint. For desert we had panda Cora which was beautiful and had a nice texture but was a little bland. Overall a great experience. Again, compliments to the staff who were personable, friendly, fast and efficient.

My wife and I (with our pup) had the pleasure of dining at the Melisse twice over a long weekend in…read moreMontreal recently. The first time, we had dinner - brunch the next time. Both meals were delightful - not just because of the wonderful food - but also the friendly and attentive staff. The restaurant welcomes those guests with furry family members on the patio. We especially loved the salads, the cucumber salad and the endive salads were unique and delicious. We also enjoyed the halibut dish. For brunch, my wife had the broccoli and cheese tort which had an outstanding crust. I had the pancakes which were wonderful. We will definitely return to the Melisse!

We came here for a weekday lunch. I strongly recommend making reservations in advance because we…read morewaited for more than 20 minutes to be seated although a couple of tables were empty. They have a modest fusion menu that varies from Mediterranean cuisine to seafood and tartare. The decoration of the restaurant is very cute and cozy, it has bigger tables for gatherings and also high bar chairs if you want to bring your laptop and work there. The service is rather slow though and might not be efficient during a work- day lunchtime. We ordered "Hummus with Pita", Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki", "Fattoush Salad" and "Seasoned Fish". Hummus and salad were really good. Chicken skewers tasted okay, but fish wasn't seasoned enough and was smelly. The portions are rather small compared to their price. I would definitely love to try their weekend brunch.