Arthur's was absolutely delicious! I still think about those cottage cheese pancakes daily. It's…read moreone of those TikTok-viral brunch spots that actually lives up to the hype. Everything we ordered was fantastic, and the ambience was beautiful, even in the middle of January. The service was kind and quick, which made the experience even better. We ordered the breakfast sandwich ($15), the latke smorgasbord ($20), and the syrniki ($18). Every dish was a 10/10, absolutely delicious. I'd definitely come back!

Absolutely awesome. Well worth the modest wait on a Saturday morning. My husband and I shared…read morewaffles, pancakes, latkes, and challah with honey butter. All of it was so good. The coffee is strong and the strawberry lemonade tea was tart (as it should be). The waffles were rich and buttermilk-y served of course with plenty of maple syrup. They pancakes take a while but that means you've got time to eat and then make room for more when it arrives (plan for a 25 min wait). The challah was good but my least favorite dish. On its own is never say that but alongside the others -- wasn't necessary. The latkes were shredded but amazingly...fluffy? They needed a bit more apple sauce and sour cream :) but some of the best I've had that I didn't make. Highly recommend this spot!

Such a beautiful restaurant, very nice inside. We got some…read moreappetizers to sure, escargot (good), bone marrow and the Brussels sprouts Cesar salad (delicious). I got the poutine (added the duck) as my entree. The duck was cooked perfectly and the poutine was good, so much gravy and so much food! Overall had a wonderful experience here, service was also excellent.

Vallier Bistro is a very nice restaurant that punches above its weight. It's beautiful inside and,…read moreweather permitting, would be great outside too. We chose to be inside and were seated immediately at one of the windows without reservation for this late lunch. Our concierge recommended Vallier and she was on point with the rec. I ordered their cucumber margarita and encourage Vallier to incorporate mezcal into their offerings for an even better margarita. The tequila marg was still very good and quite refreshing. Our server, Max, was doing his best to respond to all our questions and requests. I ordered the poutine with duck confit. We split a great Caesars salad, punctuated with anchovies and grated cheese. It was fresh and very good! This was my first time having poutine and I was not disappointed. For $46 CAD, this was a great value and perhaps the best value of anything I experienced in Montreal while attending the Jazz Fest. I can well imagine this would be best during the cold of winter, because this will stick to your ribs and you will not need to eat for another eighteen hours. The components were good individually: crispy fries with fluffy interior, savory gravy, rich cheese curds, and crisp duck leg that pops with savory flavor matching the gravy. You will be challenged to eat it all in one seating. That confit remains in my culinary memory. It all comes together nicely and the ensemble of flavors and textures is very satisfying and many would find this great comfort food. At $85 CAD and change, this was a great value and leaves one with great satisfaction in a beautiful bistro. It is one of those places that delivers above its weight and will have you return. If I lived in Montreal, Vallier Bistro would be in my regular rotation. 3.8 stars!

This is a superlative restaurant. We came as a party of four and selected the tasting menu…read moreaccompanied by mascerated wine. The entire meal was fantastic. A variety of seafood, meal and vegetable items--all tasting terrific and looking like works of art. Great service and cozy yet spacious enough. You definitely want to go--hurry!

After visiting the Insectarium, were wanted to grab some lunch. I had marked down Helicoptere as…read morean option, as I knew it was recommended in a few online articles. Making a mid-day reservation was easy as it wasn't busy. The restaurant is pretty simple looking, and we were seated in the corner overlooking the street. We shared a number of dishes: - Challah: Good. Small portion, but just enough for 4 people to taste a bite. - Zucchini (Courgette): Very good. The use of XO sauce threw me off at first as it's not normally paired with vegetables. But with each bite, I enjoyed it even more. - Scallops (Petoncle): Very good. Scallops cooked just right is always a joy, and no exception here. The hazelnuts gave a pleasant earthiness to the dish. - Cavatelli: Good. Well composed and good flavours. - Beef (Boeuf): Good. Nicely prepared but tiny portion. Broccoli was done perfectly cooked as it wasn't too tough or too soft. - Tomato (Tomate): Very good. Fresh ingredients that speak for themselves. I also liked the use of croissant cubes. Service was mixed. Server was very pleasant and since he knew we were sharing our dishes, he suggested we get the food over three courses. However, the wait time between courses were tremendously long. Seemed like we were there an extra 30 minutes than we needed to be Overall, a nice meal. Generally good dishes all around, but it was the zucchini that really stood out as being delicious and memorable. Service was good, but wish there were shorter waits in between.

It is tough to imagine a nicer lunch experience. Exceptionally authentic, five star, and amazing…read moreservice where everyone receives their plates exactly the same time. Presentations are gorgeous, ambience is superb, and the food is both gorgeous and delicious, too beautiful to even want to eat! Prices are also amazing, especially when you consider that the appetizer and main course are bundled together in price.

Wowww! Definitely come here for a quick delicious and reasonably priced high end lunch! The service…read morewas friendly and the food was simply fire! I will dream about the foie gras brulee for years to come I think. They also had a really cute hanging wine cellar I enjoyed looking at.

When you are in downtown Montreal if you're looking for simple lunch / dinner it's a great choice …read more Very spacious seating , beautiful decoration , well designed menu , kind and professional bilingual staff , elegantly designed plates food selection is on the name of the restaurant it's pork dishes but if you don't like it you can still have the duck wings or fish and chips or very nice steak dish ( or go usual with a burger and sandwiches) Do try the desert menu Bon Appetit!!

My best friend's favourite restaurant! Amazing staff, great…read moredecor, vary spacious and breathable and great menu! As a vegan I was able to get there vegeburger. Ok...not very tasteful. But my best friend got La Guedille and was to heaven! And it looked really yummy. I enjoyed my mocktail...very refreshing!

Our dinner turned out to be the best meal we had during our most recent visits to Montreal, even…read moreoutshined our experience at Joe Beef. The only hiccup was that we reserved for the "chef's counter" section but when we arrived, we were encouraged to pick another section of the restaurant as the seats were literally right across from the oven, giving you an instant sweat! The dishes were all well executed. Our favorites were the crudo, mushrooms, and asparagus.

A beautiful place that smells like hearth as soon as you walk in. Music is kind of loud. Service is…read morefriendly and very helpful. Highlights were maitake mushroom, gnocchi coniglio, and endive. Cabbage was also quite tasty but too much ham. The gai lan flatbread was a miss - too much bitterness from the Chinese broccoli that was not balanced with spice or sweet (but the crust and ricotta were amazing). And the beef tartare was actually awful and it was the first thing we tasted and it kind of ruined the rest of the meal - ground meat, not chopped. It was very dry, had a very odd spice in it, and wasn't served with any crackers or bread. I would about that item (the fried kale on top was tasty, though). Pouding chomeur was a wonderful dessert.

I L'oved L'Original! When I was researching places to grab dinner in Montreal, I zeroed in on…read moreL'Original because the decadent menu of comfort food was enticing, and I'm so glad we dined here. I was really happy with every aspect of my experience here. When you enter, you'll notice the restaurant is actually underground. It's got a woodsy vibe and I was smitten with all the awesome 80's music. Nothing goes quite as well with comfort food as Talking Heads- I really enjoyed everything about the atmosphere they created in this restaurant. It was so cozy and yet avoided feeling dated. For my meal, I opted for the Braised Beef Tagliatelle. It was perfect. Rich tomato sauce infused with truffle butter and homemade tagliatelle. I seldom eat beef, so if I get it, I want it to blow my mind- well, this dish did. It was delicious! Our waitress was great! She was attentive and very friendly. We also got our food in a reasonable amount of time. Overall, L'Original was an all-around excellent experience. I'd love to return to try more items.

Our family traveled to Montreal for the thanksgiving holiday. We had our thanksgiving meal at…read moreL'Orignal. We were immediately greeted when we walked in and shown to our table. Throughout we had fast and very friendly service. The food was excellent, the atmosphere cozy and the prices fair. We loved it.

Came here for a birthday celebration not knowing what to expect and it will now be one of the most…read morememorable dining experiences ever. Food- We opted into the 5-course (plus dessert) tasting menu for $130/ person. The progression from dish to dish was very well executed and timed nicely. The restaurant gladly catered to our dietary restrictions and, even though we might not have known what we were eating exactly, everything was absolutely scrumptious! Service- As soon as we stepped through the entrance, we were offered a place to hang our coats and taken immediately to our table (though a tad early). All of the waiters were extremely attentive to our needs without needing to ask. They all seemed to enjoy the work which made the night all the more enjoyable. Ambiance- Absolutely fabulous! The dining room was decorated with a variety of winter holiday paraphernalia--some I wouldn't imagine a fine dining restaurant would have, but contributed to a very unpretentious environment. They take birthdays and other celebrations seriously so be ready to celebrate with others! Overall a spectacular evening 10/10.

I visited Montréal Plaza for a birthday dinner, and overall it was a memorable experience. The…read moreservice was excellent, the dishes were beautifully presented and elegant, and the drinks were absolutely fabulous. The birthday surprise the staff put together was a really thoughtful touch and made the evening feel special. That said, there were a couple of things that kept the experience from being a perfect 10/10. I had hoped to meet the manager to personally compliment the team, but I was simply told she wasn't available. I understand that managers can be busy, but I left feeling like my appreciation wasn't important, and that put a bit of a bad taste in my mouth. Also, while every dish we had was delicious and expertly prepared, the portions were quite small. After spending over $100 for the two of us, we both left still feeling hungry. Despite those disappointments, the quality of the food, cocktails, service, and birthday celebration were all outstanding. With a little more attention to guest interactions and portion sizes, this would easily be a five-star experience.