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!

Surely La Chronique is one of the best fine dining restaurants in Montreal! It is perhaps a bit…read moreless flashy than other heavyweights in town in terms of "luxury experience", but it is everything one could wish for in terms of food, free of unecessary distractions or stiffness. This restaurant is located on a charming section of avenue Laurier, and has a clean, modern design. The elongated dining room stretches from the streetside windows to the kitchen, where you can glimpse the chefs working at their stations. There is a fixed 5-course menu every month (wine pairing available) that showcases many seasonal and Canadian ingredients. This November, the amuse-bouche was scallop ceviche wonderfully refreshed by a dash of lime and heat. This was followed by a red tuna tartare, its fatty richness beautifully enhanced by the fragrance of the olive oil in the sauce vierge. Then came a delicate piece of seared halibut on a piece of charred leek, with articoke and, hidden, pureed celeriac. After was one of their signature dishes, fois gras quickly seared sitting on shredded duck with a broth of Peking duck. What a delicious aroma! Small pieces of matsutake with their characteristic flavour added novelty to the many layers of comforting flavours. The main course was a surdy portion of bison and little jewels here and there. The flavours played around wine and caramelized winter vegetables, their colours and textures reverberating between each others. Lastly came the dessert, a yogurt sorbet hidden beneath a chocolate mousse and a sturdy chocolate "mendiant". The portion was quite generous - the acidity of the raspberries and sorbet providing welcomed respite from all the chocolate. The pace of the meal was excellent, and the service kind and courteous (we got a nod from chef Marc de Canck as we left!). There is great confidence and joy in the cooking, which transpires in how high familiar ingredients are elevated. I was initially shocked at how little attention this restaurant attracted compared to its undeniable quality, but now I think it is because La Chronique is a secret jealously kept by its patrons. I would much rather come back here every month than to return a second time to many restaurants in town!

Framed black and white pictures hang over the long black banquette that runs the length of La…read moreChronique, a French restaurant on two levels on Laurier. The charming hostess allowed us the pick of the seats as we were the first to arrive - window, of course. Other guests that followed chose seating along that comfortable-looking banquette, or the small tables against the opposite wall. Can I say that I love the bread service in all the restaurants during my visit to Montreal? Here, it was fresh baguette spears and savory bread accompanied by creamy, room-temperature butter. Yes and multiple baskets, please. My sister grilled the helpful server on the variety on the menu, including lobster and sweetbreads (surf and turf), venison, and Dover sole. I, however, very quickly settled on the latter. Three small fillets are shaped into round circles, resembling scallops (in shape/size), and served with puréed, slightly bitter celeriac root, wilted spinach, and savory mushrooms. While the fish was a bit under seasoned, everything else on the plate was delicious. For dessert, I had La Chronique's interpretation of the Black Forest cake. The cake portion was thin and spongy, with a dollop of cream and wonderfully tart cherries. It was topped with a distinctive amaretto/almond ice cream and shards of milk and white chocolate. This review would have been incomplete without a mention of service. In a word, impressive. Both the hostess and server managed a roomful of guests with warm hospitality and useful advice. They walked us through the menu and dining options (à la carte or tasting menu) and provided their insights on the most-loved dishes.

Came here during a work outing. The outdoor patio was a great environment for hanging with the…read moreteam, and the wait staff was super friendly. The food was a mixed bag. The menu is very small and a blend of side items, apps and only seemingly two real entrees, the hot duck and the seafood stack. I had the duck and it was ok but, maybe because ten people at the table ordered it, the temperature was very cold. The highlight for me was the Starter Platter, which had salad, pita with hummus and the best dish of the night, the cod fritters.

I walked into FoodLab almost two and a half years ago and knew that I wanted to get married in…read morethis Venue. The industrial chic ascetic was what first drew me to SAT/ FoodLab. With a large patio that has incredible views, beautiful restaurant that is modern and cozy at the same time and attention drawing dome, the space is as versatile as it is cool. As great as the space is, the food and service is even better. Weddings can be stressful but the staff at SAT made it easy and fun. The experience working with Rocco Chouinard Gomes the restaurant manager was incredible. He was creative, easy-going, patient, and seemed to be able to make anything possible. New to FoodLab, chef Emilie Bégin (formerly of Clos des Sens a 3 MICHELIN star restaurant) thoughtfully crafted a menu that was locally sourced and innovative, taking into account our taste and an ascetically pleasing table setting. The meal was incredible, full of colour and flavour. Their bar tender,  Félix Georget not only served fantastic natural wine but crafted signature cocktails that were creative, potent, and kept the guests lining up to get the next one! The pastry chef, Emmaëlle Guidon-Amyotte, created lactose free magic with locally sourced ingredients. She crafted fun and tasty treats that looked beautiful on the plate and fit perfectly with the theme of the wedding. Having our wedding at this venue was better than I could have imagined. I cannot wait to go back for every anniversary. Thanks again to everyone at SAT/FoodLab for making this possible

The food here are hard to discrib, no matter how well someone discrib it, they will never get it…read moreright , one have to experiece it for themselves. If you like odd food like pigs feet different than what you prepare at home and the one your mom may cook, you are in luck here and they amazingly reach and tasty. Our favorite dish from our orders was the : le pied de cochon Farci ( this was amazing, not like anything you have had before as pigs feet, this is a whole feet with bonnes just in case that importand, there will be nothing debonned here ) the sauce is very concentrated and slitly heavy just in case that important for anyone however it is a very delicious dish, Jarret de porc conflit was amazing and very light for porc also have a big bones that make it more deliciouse, this dishe is comes closer to the one I make at home I didnt like the cod as much as I wanted it was a bit blunt and didnt flake for my liking, I would expect it to be a bit fresher this upscale restaurant. The service was amazing, very informative and fast and cheerfull crews, Archer was our server and he was great for our need and has many useful informations for what's in the menu. Top notch ambience, lively and loud noises from talking, the restaurant is overall a bit tight but not in a bad way. Overall we had a great dinner, great time on our visit here, this was a great experience for all of us as far as for porc feet for noth America. And yes if you want to have a great Foie Gras and pigs feet and you are in the area this is the perfect place for that and they have a great wines list as well .

It was a few years since I dined at this iconic Quebecois restaurant…read more As always, it did not disappoint. Sat at the bar with a friend and were regaled with amazing cuisine in a convivial atmosphere. I will definitely be back on my next trip to Montreal

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.

We felt welcomed from our very first point of communication - the phone call for the reservation…read more All we let was love and respect from this establishment. Even the kind, venerable maître d'hôtel greeted everyone so kindly and he can be easily seen setting up tables with such expertise and flair. Our server, Gabriel was full of energy, kindness and professionalism. He was a true delight from beginning to end. We were entertained by how he described each dish, gesticulations and all! The food was quite good and we appreciated the wild caught fish. As we quietly left it felt like the entire waitstaff saluted our departure. Everyone was in sync and you can tell service and food were not to be questioned. Excellence at its best, all around. Bravo!

One of the best meals we have ever had. Food was perfect, every dish a revelation. Exceptional…read moreservice!

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.