I usually post a picture of the food but it was so good that I forgot, so I took a picture of the…read moresuper fun live musician. The service and atmosphere is wonderful. It feels like being invited home by your Italian family. The portions are generous and the quality of the ingredients as well as the preparation of the food is delicious. This restaurant is exactly what was missing in NDIP. Super service with the sweet and helpful Olivia. Highly recommend to anyone seeking an Italian evening.

Not an easy place to find, but worth it. Good vibe, friendly staff, and great cocktails. They offer…read morea few apps if you want a small bite to eat as well. Fun and interesting joint. Would go back again.

Wow, this place is really putting out some great food! Le Speakeasy is now open for takeout so we…read moreordered Korean Short Ribs, Tataki de Thon (seared tuna), Creme Brûlée and a bottle of wine to go. The quality of the food was off the charts for takeout, and priced ridiculously low for what was on the plate (sub $100). I honestly can't believe it! On top of that, the person I interacted with was so nice and welcoming I just can't wait to go back. Some details: the short ribs were slow braised and topped with a sweet and spicy Korean BBQ sauce. Sides were rice and a spicy spinach salad. The tuna was seared and served at the appropriate rare temperature with a nice salad, rice noodles and seafood arancini. We finished it off with a yummy maple Creme Brûlée. Everything was absolutely delicious. I see from previous reviews the kitchen space is oh so cool so I am looking forward to getting the full treatment post COVID-19. But for now, who could ask for anything better presented in takeout fare?

Met TO Bestie here for dinner last night - a Wednesday - we had a great time! Highly suggest making…read morea reservation since this place was packed, even for a mid-week evening! We sat in the bar section which is 18+ only - my only negative about this is the chairs used for the high tables on the bar side... extremely hard on the backside if you're going to be there for a while, and difficult to climb on for us two 5'-3 ladies. We started with the fried mozzarella as an app - delicious! Served with a tasty marinara sauce and has great cheese pull. It does get cold fast, so don't let it sit too long. She had a pepperoni pizza as main course and I had the beef tartare - we loved it! The beef tartare is mixed with a truffle aioli and delicious. Side salad was very fresh and the fries were crispy and seasoned just right. I loved their margaritas! Just the right taste and just strong enough! Lastly I must mention our waitress (young woman with long brown curly hair). I think she was the only server for the bar side, and she was *excellent*. Friendly but not in a fake way, attentive but not overbearing, AND after I ordered the beef tartare, she warned me that it's usually mixed with olives - would I like to replace them with capers? Erm, YES! Thank god she mentioned it because I would not have been able to eat it at all otherwise - I'm disgusted of olives. I will definitely be back!

The restaurant was not busy, so the service could have been much better. The beet salad was very…read moregood, the bolognese sauce tasted like it came out of a can, it was horrible. The atmosphere is nice, and the restaurant was clean. But overall, nothing to bring me back.

Birthday brunch for a table of ten, our server was very attentive and kid-friendly. The plates are…read moreHUGE on the brunch side, every one comes with ham, bacon, sausage, potatoes, bread, fruit and the delicious sautéed mushrooms. I mean huge! Also included is coffee and OJ. The place itself is a charming old-timey saloon type place. Location is in the heart of Mile End. Only small complaint was it took a long time to clear the table... they brought the bills before this was done. Not a huge deal. Would go back with people who have big appetites. Edited to add: there was a live musician (on a Saturday morning!) who played some lively guitar that set a calm mood. He is not paid by the establishment so throw him a few dollars if you enjoy it.

Absolutely love any resto that serves a bowl of coffee! Breakfast so big I couldn't finish it all…read morew/o needing a nap (which seriously cuts into sightseeing & shopping time!). Omelets came with OJ, cup of coffee, fruit, ham, bacon, sausage, potatoes & focaccia! Wait staff are patient & the resto is open late w/ nice sangria (either white or red) & live music. Lots if outdoor seating Altho' there is plenty of indoor space for cold winter dining!

this is a classy hotel restaurant, i had the bison burger and it was good, the fries was goid too…read more My wife had an fall salad that was also good. Service was excellent. C'est un restaurant d'hôtel qui a de la classe. J'ai goûté au burger de Bison qui était très bon, les frites aussi étaient bonnes. Ma femme a bien aimée sa salade d'automne. Le service était très bon!

I had a really enjoyable experience here. The food was really really good and for the price, you…read moreget a lot that comes with it. Ordered the bison burger that came with poutine and onion rings. Best pickle I've had in a long time!! Poutine was also not as bad as I was afraid it would've been, it was tasty. Server got to us before we could ask for anything additional, had a really nice time!

This was by far our favorite restaurant experience in all of Montreal. Out of our five day trip we…read morecame here twice. A small neighborhood establishment with a kitchen that rivals the best kitchens anywhere. they have a wide variety on the menu from duck, fish, steak, tartare, caviar, pastas, truffles, etc. There is absolutely something for everyone. Do not miss this one.

Le Chien Fumant was a treasure. One of the top five meals I've had in my life. The courses were…read moreinventive, exceptionally delicious, and truly memorable. The cocktails and wine pairings were thoughtful and unique. Our server, Benjamin, was beyond accommodating, highly knowledgeable, and paid close attention to our table's needs- including that of a small child, who also came away pleased and impressed. A rare experience, and one we are excited to replicate. Was it pricy? Yes. Was it worth it? Definitely.

Greater Montreal area reviews I forgot to write (2 of 2)…read more I did not where I was going to eat and it was about dinnertime. I was making my way back toward Centre-Ville along Sherbrooke from Montreal's hinterlands, meaning out east beyond the 25. I am using the word hinterlands facetiously ... these suburbs have a lot of nice detached brick single level ranch homes. I used to think the term ranch was weird ... a ranch home is simply a one-level home and has nothing to do with Texan Southfork. The term is ubiquitous throughout the United States, with Minnesota and Washington calling them ramblers. Is this last observation any surprise? In Montreal, I usually look for Italian, Greek, Portuguese, or Canadian food. There's a lot to chew on right there. It was like a wild card that evening, meaning I'd take whichever of these cuisines came into view and looked good. Along Sherbrooke from Place Versailles inbound toward the Olympic complex, there is a lot of retail, restauration, and lodging and, with the lower density, parking is usually had for free. I saw a Casa Grecque location. I know it's a chain, as is Pacini's. I'd never been to Casa Grecque. There are "maisons" and "cavernes" with "Grecque" appended to them in and around Montreal, so Greek food is obviously popular. I like to have certain things on a Greek platter - either beef or poultry souvlaki, a Greek salad, roasted Greek potatoes, and rice. You will note that all of these things are present, except that the potatoes and rice looked like more of a garnish than an actual side that comprises a platter. All of it was undoubtedly very tasty. The interior of this Casa Grecque store was very nicely finished and I liked having a table near the windows on Sherbrooke. The prices were standard for the genre and being part of a modern chain, but the portions made the platter's value more tenuous. The service was definitely cordial and the person providing the service had Greek roots. I asked him, 'What nationality are you, if I may ask?' You can do that in Montreal and Toronto. It's the order of the day and is often a lead-in to some great conversations in what is truly a world city. Of course, you should not do this in Seattle, Portland, and Minneapolis because you have to walk on eggshells on topics surrounding demographics. And, in the heartland, it wouldn't make much sense to ask since many people are so homogenized and wouldn't know how to address such a question. This is why I like going to Montreal. I've never ruffled anyone's feathers and they assume I'm a local ... when I was born on a palm-lined street. Casa Grecque on Sherbrooke is a restaurant that serves up good Greek food in a pleasant environment. If the portions were just a little bit bigger, I would have gladly given them 4 stars.

I remember the first time I went to this place honestly it wasn't my favorite. Although there was…read morelike a buffet section which was really cool and you could've gotten your own food. The ambiance is very crazy. A lot of people all packed that once everyone's rushing to get their own food. Someone was more fresh than others but then again we still ate. Not the greatest, but not the worst either.

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.