What deliciousness! We are from Toronto and don't know of any Romanian restaurants there...so we…read morewere so happy to find something during our stay in Montreal. We had the meatball vegetable soup to start, and that came accompanied with a basket of fresh warm bread and butter. So good! Then we tried three different plates: the sarmale with mamaliga (cabbage rolls with polenta), the mici with fries (ground meat rolls with freshly cut and fried potato strips), and the chicken schnitzel with mashed potatoes. Did I mention that the food was so good? We were so full but made space for the grand finale of desserts: the clatite (crepes with your choice of nutella or jam - we chose one of each) and the pananasi, which are like donuts with a miniball of fried dough with sour cream and jam. The portions were generous and the price was very reasonable too! We're looking forward to returning next time we're in Montreal!

When in Montreal please visit this restaurant. The food is truly AMAZING! It is so delicious!! We…read moreordered soups and traditional main entrees. Eveything is so flavorful? Prices are reasonable for the amount of food received. I am a 1st generation Romanian. This food tastes as great as my parents and grandparents cooking! We were so full we skipped the dessert. You will not be disappointed!

Fantastic place for lunch! Great service explaining French menu to us Americans!! Food was…read moreextraordinary and we certainly didn't leave hungry!

Most people who work in this restaurant only speak French, but they do their best to accommodate us…read moreEnglish speakers. This is a neighborhood place with charming appeal. Everything we ordered was lovely, the bread, salads and main course were all delicious and the wine was perfect.

I absolutely loved this place and would recommend it a thousand times over. The service was…read moreexcellent the atmosphere felt calm, and the food was so delicious.

Superbe place pour manger un bon couscous en groupe. Généreusement servi en grands plats à partager…read moreet avec la bonne humeur du propriétaire. Mention spéciale pour les merguez qui étaient vraiment délicieuses. On amène son vin et on se prépare à une très belle soirée!

I finally made it to Restaurant Ermitage. The restaurant is beautiful with excellent food,…read moreimpeccably clean, and great service. I never had Russian food before. I started with salmon caviar with blini, followed by borscht, beef & chicken pirozhki, and beef stroganoff. All fantastic! A great find im Montréal.

Lunch Tasting Menu at Restaurant Ermitage (Montreal)…read more I've been coming to Ermitage since their original location, and every time I visit Montreal from New York City, it's one of my must-stop spots. It's such a joy to see them still thriving--elegant, warm, and deeply rooted in tradition. This visit, we indulged in the lunch dégustation menu, and it was truly exceptional from start to finish. We started with a refined fish platter--salmon, sturgeon, mackerel--followed by luxurious salmon caviar with warm blinis and crème fraîche. A perfect, classic beginning. The "Trip to Russia" plate featured beef pelmeni, mushroom vareniki, and meat pirozhki--each bite full of comfort and heart. Then came a lovely surprise: a vodka and mint sorbet--a nod to the classic French trou normand, meant to cleanse the palate and awaken the senses before the main course. Light, bracing, and beautifully timed. For our mains, I had the lamb rib chops glazed in porcini and Madeira--tender, flavorful, and decadent. My husband went with the beef stroganoff, creamy and perfectly balanced--an absolute standout. We paired the meal with their smooth lemon-infused vodka, which brought a bright, elegant lift to each course. Dessert was simple and satisfying: cheese-filled blinchiki served with tea. A sweet finish to a thoughtfully curated meal. The service was warm, the setting intimate, and at C$116 for two, this 7-course experience is a true hidden gem in Montreal. After all these years, Ermitage continues to feel like home. We'll always come back.

Maybe you wouldn't expect this longstanding brunch restaurant to "transform" from N'Oeuf to B'Oeuf…read morein the blink of an "egg" - but it does just that - three nights a week. With that single letter change comes a menu of --- dinner --- proportions; From tasty and smart appetizers like beet hummus and Chorizo pops to a signature (recipe) onion soup, then onto a fresh revisited Caesar salad leading into AAA steak, various seafood and butter soft chicken dishes. Stands outs are the shrimp with saffron rice and fresh and distinguished (beef or salmon) tartar. Two dishes that are sure to warm you up are the seafood chowder which is bisque based but still quite filling, and their Poutine which is over the top huge - comes in about and 8" iron skillet and fit for two or three to share. I definitely only made a dent in it. Note to self Poutine is much heavier when toppings added. Don't forget their excellent and sizeable chocolate lava cake to top it all off, but probably not on the night you order a Poutine for dinner. In that case they have a fruit plate (both in individual and group sizes). The family who run the restaurant being on site, makes for a good ambiance and surely shows their pride. In sum for a brunch restaurant to even attempt opening in the evening - shows real dedication - if there was such a thing a bonus star for that, they would get it. I hope with continued hard work the goals come true. Their dinner offering is more than could be expected, and of a quality that deserves tasting - not only imagining. Indeed what's new, is their dinner "food".

Beautiful presentation, delicious food, perfectly cooked and very reasonable. Definitely try this…read moreplace out!

Came here for lunch on a Sunday and was not too crowded. Ordered the smoked meat sandwich, BLT,…read moretourtiere, poutine, and French onion soup. The smoked meat was pastrami and the sandwiches were good. The soup was flavorful, but the gravy on the poutine was not very flavorful. The meat pie, tourtiere, was fine and came with boiled vegetables, a traditional French Canadian meal. Server was very nice and ambiance was good with tables and counter seating with cute decor. Near the Mont Royal metro stop and near vintage shops on Rue Saint-Denis.

This was an amazing introduction to Montreal. The food was truly amazing. The baked beans ate…read morefull of umami and truly unique. Don't skip these. The buckwheat crepes with maple syrup were sublime as well. The service was even better than the food. The owner and his son both spent time serving us, and were so welcoming and made us feel at home. The French phases I'd memorized were unnessary, as they greeted us in English (I guess we look American). When they found out it was our first visit to Montreal, they had many recommendations for us. I can't imagine a better way to start the day in a truly amazing city than here with a tradional Quebecois breakfast. I cannot recommend this institution enough! Merci beaucoup!

Nice place, good atmosphere and feels a bit more date night than casual. Food was tasty but…read moreportions are on the smaller side

good overall experience. the mezze was better than the mains in my opinion. still enjoyed…read moreeverything, just didn't feel mind-blowing. nice place for a calm dinner.