We went here for dinner a few months ago and enjoyed it! The space is really quaint and the service…read morewas amazing! We ended up sharing oysters and calamari as appetizers, a pasta and fish dish as mains, and creme brulee for desert. We generally liked everything!

The Filet Mignon and Grilled Octopus are FIRE here. We were new to the Monseieur Cafe, and lucky…read morewe had our reservations on check. If you like squid, than you will like Octopus of any kind than. I love the grilled octopus plates. Bean soup is good and tasty. Service was good, and the prices of food were moderate. We will be back again for more.

This restaurant is very close to the Four Seasons hotel. It has a large oyster bar and they serve…read moreDom Pérignon by the glass. We order shared the goose liver pâté, and the salad for appetizers. Our entrees were duck confit and an amazing steak. The service was excellent!

We made the mistake of walking in during rush hour, so the next day we made a reservation -- highly…read morerecommend doing that! The staff was very friendly, and the service was great. I'm usually not a bread person, but their bread was so good! I ordered some kind of seafood saffron soup, and it was delicious -- definitely recommend it. The onion soup was good too (4/5). For dessert, I ordered the chocolate cake, and it was very rich and so good.

Came here during Happening Gourmand, with a pre-fixe meal for $29 and though the experience was…read moresplendid. There was live jazz and a very comfortable table to sit in near the music. The restaurant itself is pretty large and spacious and while it's inside of a hotel, it's classy with a touch of elegance. Food-wise, I had the mediterranean sea bass as an entree and the beef tartare as an appetizer along with salad and a dessert. The dishes were delicious. The sea bass could have slightly benefited from being a fatter cut, as the perfect sear on the outside made the white meat just a second overdone, but overall it was delicious and unavoidable with the cut. The desserts were excellent. Service was excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to return.

Nice restaurant located in Hôtel Nelligan's grounds to the left of the lobby. Although we didn't…read moredine here, we stopped in after our dinner elsewhere to pick up dessert and bring to our hotel room upstairs. Just so you know- even if you aren't staying at Hôtel Nelligan, you can access Verses using the restaurant's entrance right Saint-Paul St. Spacious, dark woods and greenery add a cozy feel. By the way- there's LIVE Jazz Thursday- Saturday from 6:30-(I think) 9(?)....just check for timing. Ordering up at the Bar was quick and easy and Lia(?) was a doll. We ordered a Chocolate Moussey thing with Passion Fruit which was good- but hubs actually enjoyed it. Seems like LIVE jazz is Verses soul. I'm not sure though if this is the place to do a full-on dance routine- but if you want to get your toes tapping...I don't see why not.

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.

My wife and I were tourists in Montreal, and decided to eat here on our first day…read more I ordered the braised beef cheek (which came with risotto, mashed squash and parmesan). My wife ordered their burger. For dessert, we split a Paris Brest. My meal was OUT OF THIS WORLD. I don't know how to find the words that describe how amazing my dish was. The beef - savoury and tender. The risotto - seasoned just right. But again, words don't do it justice. My wife's burger - good. Nothing out of this world. Not a bad burger, but not the best she's ever had, either. Finally, the wait time. Where did they lose points? The food came in a reasonable amount of time (17 mins.), but just waiting for the waitress to take our order took quite a while. But knowing this, if I'm ever in Montreal again, I would DEFINITELY go to this restaurant.

Wonderful experience at Gaspar last night! It was our first dinner experience in Montreal and it…read moredidn't disappoint. All staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Our server recommended the perfect wine for us. The grilled octopus was to die for. We also got oysters, which were delightful! Our dinners ranged from mussels and fries, lamb shank, duck, salmon and sea bass. Everyone was happy with their meals! We were too full to get dessert. It's a wonderful location too right on the water!

What a lovely ambiance! Inside and out- we ate on the terrace and there were flowers and privacy…read morefrom street, a gentle breeze. Our waiter Alex, was top notch!! Attentive, friendly with a good sense of humor. The food was delicious (my French husband is a foodie - tough customer. And I am a 'plain Jane', picky-ish eater and we both found many options on the menu. The gazpacho (a little spicy in a good way) and small green salad were both perfectly seasoned, and my husband was happy with his fish soup and magret de canard. So many good options on the dessert menu- we shared the profiteroles which had in-house made vanilla ice cream and and chocolate sauce - delicious! There were REGIONAL options. It's in a good area of town called Outremont- a nice area to walk around with some good shopping- upscale stores

SO GOOD! I will be dreaming of the ravioli for at least a few days. everything was amazing HIGHLY…read morerecommend the fries, filet mignon and especially the ravioli. The desserts were also amazing cannot say enough good things about the food. The restaurant was very cute and the music wasn't too loud. All the staff and waiters were kind, attentive and checked in on us multiple times. Cannot wait to go back!

COZY "BYOB" BISTRO w/ AUTHENTIC FRENCH CUISINE…read more In preparing for our recent short Montreal trip, I happened to learn there're quite a few "bring your own bottle" (BYOB) restaurants in town, which was perfect since we were travelling with a few big drinkers :) It is a cozy bistro with a chill vibe. The tables are a bit tight and relatively close to each other. Our server was amazing - despite she needed to serve many tables, overall she took good care of us. We shared two appetizers. The escargots were very rich and creamy, and the salmon tartare was very refreshing. The main courses were the highlight of the night: - Grilled Venison: Tender with hints of "game meat" taste and Foie Gras added more complexity to it. - Duck Confit: Sophisticated flavor and went well with the Cognac cream sauce. - Lamb Shank: Moist and silky finish. We were so full at this point, thus we only ordered one Creme Brulee for sharing. While the texture was very smooth, the caramel top was a bit too thick which affected the crunchiness. Overall it was a very pleasant experience and I would certainly recommend this bistro!

Delicious beyond words! Must try!…read moreService is nice and kind, we went on a bring your own drink day, yet there are wine shops nearby Family friendly

On a first dinner in Montréal with our whole family together, we ended up at Brasserie Bernard. It…read morewas everything you'd expect in decor and menu at a great brasserie and all was delicious... from the fresh warm Baguette, Escargots, Raw Oysters with Lemon & Homemade Mignonette, and French Onion Soup, to my main course Prince Edward Island Moules. An enjoyable meal! Would definitely recommend Brasserie Bernard.

Our Canadian friends picked this place and what a good place it was! Very typical French food (the…read moreMoules were as good as the ones we had in Brussels) and the Veal Ravioli was superb! The service was impeccable. Every time our shell-bowl started to fill up, one of the servers came by and replaced it with a fresh one. This was a truly lovely dinner in a sweet part of Outremont (the streets are only open to pedestrians in the Summer!) Make a reservation, and if you can't get one online, call the restaurant! Go early (6pm) before it gets really busy!