I brought my Ontarian family who were visiting so they could get a taste of French cuisine. The…read moretartare was average and the duck confit could've really used a side of salad to liven up the dish. Everything else was great.

I am giving a star more for the cutest of the ambiance. However that's about it. I do not…read morerecommend coming here as the food is just okay and sometimes not good at all, the service is not on par with its pricing. We had - salad - supposed to be romaine and mixed greens. 1 star. Literally looks like it came out of a Costco mixed green box with just dressing and nothing else. $9 worth about $1 - escargot the worst I have ever had. No flavor and out of the shell. Skip it. 1 star - foie gras at least met my expectations - duck confit - $36 for a small leg and wow overprices. 3 stars. Service was very amateur. Not worth the price. Skip it.

A wonderful little place. Friendly service, small but varied menu, and delicious food. Seafood,…read moreveal, lamb, and beef dishes were all wonderful, and obviously prepared with care.

From the owner: L'Oliveto un endroit où on a envie de se permettre nos gâteries, autant l'épicurien que l'amateur…read morede vin sera comblé par la qualité des produits ainsi que la qualité des vins sélectionnés, quoi de mieux qu'une belle soirée en amoureux, entre amies ou pour affaires dans un resto qui comblera vos attentes en passant par le choix de poisson autant que les choix de veau, canard, agneau et pâtes.

Had a wonderful experience for a late dinner. Did not have reservations but the maitre'd got us sat…read morein a flash. Beautiful space, well decorated and cozy. Josh, our server was excellent and the assistant waiter made sure our experience was top notch. Really impressed with the entire staff, everyone seemed to be putting forward their best effort. Food and drinks were excellent!

Entry: you arrive and are asked if you want your coat to be held (which is nice due to the Space…read morewithin the restaurant during the winter. Server was nice even though at some point he was just standing there and we were waiting for him to come back to order dessert to the point where u actually had to call him but this was nothing truly. Lamb with sweet garlic sauce Filet mignon with five peppercorn and cognac sauce Key lime pie The meat was great, truly. The sauces? a total disgrace / turn off considering the price of each plate. Sweet garlic, had nothing I could say I feel the garlic in at all. Flavorless. Five pepercorn with cognac non existent ! The only time i taste the peppercorn was if I BIT the actual peppercorn. The dessert ? I ate 2 bites and left the entire thing. The "crust" was nowhere to be found it was watered down carton... and the lime layer felt like I was biting into fake jelly. I have nothing else to say but you can decide how you spend your money. The "fancy" restaurant leaves a lot to desire.

This place was so good! It wasn't too busy on a Saturday night on race week. Atmosphere was high…read moreend but not in a stuffy way. Service was prompt and attentive. Our waitresses recommendations were fire. We enjoyed: Complementary bread: it was soft on inside and appropriately crunchy but not overly so on the outside. Plus two huge pieces cut into 4 pieces individually. Beef tartare: at 20 cad it was a little pricy for how much you got but the taste was great and I'm a fan of comte cheese. Plus it didn't have capers which imo overwhelms tartares. Duck with carrot: as a Chinese person I've had my share of duck but this might be the best duck I've ever had in my life. The texture and cook on it was awesome! First it came with three pieces of breast. It was the perfect cook, not over like most of the places I've had duck. Then the leg had the perfect crispy fatty skin to meat ratio. Yum yum this is a can't miss dish here Burger: husband got this. I took a bite. It had a nice smoke to it and was perfectly medium rare. I was too distracted by my duck to analyze it further. Raspberry jelly for dessert: as the waitress had mentioned, it was light and a perfect sweet but tart bite. Was great! Would come here again, we had l'express earlier in this trip and place carmin blows that place out of the water.

Came here for a wedding dinner and really enjoyed the ambiance. The venue was beautiful, the…read moreatmosphere was great. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the same standard. I chose the seafood entrée, which turned out to be a mistake. After speaking with several others who ordered the same dish, it seemed that we all had a similar experience. The clams and mussels did not taste particularly fresh, and some even contained sand. I wish I had ordered the duck instead, as it appeared to be a much better choice. I ended up eating not much of my main course because of the seafood quality.

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!

The food was amazing. I had a duck confit with truffle oil. Simply amazing. The portions are just…read moreright, but smaller than usual, especially for the price. Service was pretty slow but the food makes up for it. Very nice menu with a good diversity. I would have likes to try the tartars but you can't really eat everything, can you?

I went to Lily's for the first time a month ago and I must say that from the moment I walk in I was…read moregreeted with respect! The waiter was so helpful with us choosing our menu right to which wine to drink! Since then, I have come back a few more times invited my friends! A MUST TRY Restaurant!! The food is just delicious! From their seafood dishes to filet mignon and pasta dishes, and don't forget dessert! I wii go back for sure

From the owner: Here at Lily's we are locally owned and operated company. We specialized in craft cocktails and…read morepremier food. We have a wide variety of contemporary options ranging from oysters, unlimited mussels, affordable lunches starting at 10$ to high end wine/champagne & more. We look forward to welcoming you and creating an atmosphere that brings you back for years to come. Give us a call or stop in for a wonderful drinks and dining experience.