Seems like a nice spot to drink just don't waste money on the food. The salad was great ( maybe I…read moreshould go 2 stars) but the grilled cheese was a lukewarm, congealed flavorless lump on a stale baguette. When I explained this to the server I got the typical deer in the headlights stare of someone aghast that a customer would be polite and honest about the quality of what they're serving. Just that basic Quebec " Well, we already ripped you off, so what exactly is there to be done?" look. I mean, if your staff is trained in any type of customer service there's actually a lot that can be done. So for the $16 plus tip I got ripped off, I'll post this and leave some sage advice....don't waste money on the food here, go to Couche instead, spend $4 on a sandwich and believe me it'll be a lot better.

Pleasant surprise. Salad, grilled cheese are outstanding. Beats waiting in long lines and sitting…read morein loud rooms with loud drunks.

This was our 'sentence filler' that was suggested by the host of the restaurant we were about to…read moredine in while waiting for our table. See Urbanista as a happy-go-lucky spot in the Plateau Mont-Royal area where music keeps playing and smiles don't stop. Their style is mish-mash but comes together in their own funky way: Cabbage Patch Doll perched up on a shelf, some small decorative palm trees and tchotchkes everywhere. The bar looked is stocked with a nice arsenal of bottles but our Midori Sour and hubs' Jack & Coke drinks were pure juice and no strength. To add, when I tried using my Yelp check-in offer, I was told that they didn't know anything about the offer ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Plus it was almost upsetting that they thought I wanted a 'free' drink when it was actually an 'offer' their business put out. Anyhow. The owner(?) was pleasant and even though she didn't know about the Yelp check-in offer, Urbanista's vibe is really up our alley. Since cocktails didn't wow me, perhaps their bites would've.

They have happy hour from 5-9pm, 2 for 1 cocktails. The cocktails all range from 12-16 dollars, so…read morethis is a very good deal! They are your classic cocktails, nothing new. It was a very cozy and comfortable interior, we relaxed on the couch. There was only one girl serving and making drinks, she did a great job. Service was quick and friendly. Would recommend!

This is a curious place. In a nutshell, excellent eats, but quite rough off the plates. I'll…read morestart with the maitre'd/host, who was sufficiently surly that you might actually mistake him for being a French caricature out of central casting. Our seating was really great, nice and spacious. Our server was simply... the best. She was attentive, gave us excellent recos -- we elected for a smattering of shareable à la carte small plates rather than the three course tasting menu (there seemed to be so much overlap between the two menus anyway, so we elected for the flexibility of à la carte). The boudin with small prawns was fantastic -- the boudin itself held up in flavor yet was delicate in texture. Excellent burrata that came dressed with really fresh accompaniments and mad points for the rustic bread that came nicely toasted. The octopus was generous enough for four of us to have a good taste and move on -- it came with a lovely red sauce that I wanted to mop up with bread. The tuna tartare was brilliant, the french fries that came with it seemed a tad unconventional. And a big win for the lobster risotto, absolute perfection. I wish I could remember the names of the cocktails we ordered but suffice to say, they were all delicious, never harsh in any way. So one thing I wanted to point out was how this one server -- not our main server who was, again, THE BEST -- kept clearing out plates in the middle of eating. Literally, we're in the middle of enjoying a dish and he'd just swoop in, swipe our plates, and dash off. WTF is that about. This lack of awareness definitely took points off an otherwise rather enjoyable meal. Just watch out for the surly host at the front of house and be prepared to fan off the guy trying to take your plate and you just may have yourself a delightful meal here!

We throughly enjoyed Chez Victoire. It was the waiter who made the difference. Very professional…read more Recommended cocktails and wine. The young woman who actually brought the dishes to the table explained each one as she delivered it. We started with a tomato salad with a kind of whipped burrata. Then wonderful grilled octopus. We finished with magret de canard (duck breast) -- prepared medium rare but not as tasty as I would have hoped.

Crudo (7/10): decent, but didn't stand out much. I don't remember what fish it was - maybe…read moreyellowtail? Tagliolini (8/10): Very nice sauce, reminded me of a Japanese cod roe pasta. Creamy, smooth, nice texture. Breadcrumbs were delicious. Stracciatella w/ Bottarga (8.5/10): Very unique dish. I loved the bottarga-flavored radish. Added a nice splash of seafood taste into the salad. The stracciatella was amazing. White Asparagus (8.5/10): Very well-executed. Asparagus was tender. The greens on top were nicely charred. Sauce was tasty. Buckwheat Cake (8/10): Excellent cake. Simple, but decadent. Not too sweet either Though this is the top-ranked restaurant in Montreal, I still have to say Beba is my favorite. Although Mon Lapin is good, the service and taste both fall short of Beba's.

Wow. This lived up to its reputation. The food and extensive wine list were both on point, and the…read moreplace had a calm clean presence. The service was super friendly as well and very attentive.. although the dinner lasted hours (maybe that was our fault since they didn't see to bring more plates until we cleared the prior ones?). You MUST get the scallop sandwich! Insane. I also was shocked by how delicious the leeks and fresh pasta were. Definitely I would return!

It gets crowded fast, but the energy is part of the charm. Food and wine were both excellent.read more

I rarely give 5 stars. But I could not find a fault with my experience there. Service was perfect…read more Knowledgeable, not pesky and well mannered. My two friends and I enjoyed duck, cheese, olive and pork items from the tasting menu. And a gorgeous Cote du Rhone bottle. Good value as well. Montreal blows Toronto away in this category of resto/bar/after work spot.

Ok, so I went back to larrys and had the hamburger again and it was even better than the first time…read moreI went. Homemade mayo, homemade poppyseed bun, perfectly salted and seasoned beef cooked medium rare, juicy tomato, fresh iceberg lettuce, and delicious melted cheese make this the perfect steak-style burger. Their policy is to ask you how you'd like it cooked--a sure sign of a great burger. larrys will make you realize that you might never make a burger this good. Delicious local beer on tap. Everything here is just excellent. Great service too. Prices are the same from 2 years ago. 5 stars.

Larrys is a trendy restaurant on Blvd Saint-Laurent that serves an all-day breakfast. I ordered the…read morescrambled eggs, toast and salad. It was a really good meal. They have a patio with wooden picnic tables outside. Menu is very straightforward and it's a solid bet in the Plateau.

We had just gone shopping for a couple of bottles at the SAQ on Beaubien, just 3-4 blocks from…read morevinvinvin and decided to try it out. It was around 3pm and of course we were the only people there, but generally didn't find the service to be that friendly or accommodating - it was more courteous and efficient as opposed to being very welcoming, which is totally fine. Overall, like many wine bars in Montreal, the BTG and bottle list skews very heavily toward natural or minimal intervention wines from all over the world (except the United States due to tariff boycotts). Although Quebec is a burgeoning wine producing region (often overshadowed by BC wines from Okanagan and ON ice wines), I found many lists did not offer much from the region, which is really disappointing. vinvinvin definitely had the most options available (perhaps 5-6 total of 40-50+ labels) and many BTG, which is great if you're looking to try some local wines. They do offer food, but the kitchen doesn't open until 4pm so we didn't try anything. Overall, I like the decor of the place and it seems like it'd be a really fun place to hang out with friends. But given that we were the only clients there at the time, I wish the service was a bit friendlier.

Came here for pre-dinner drinks. Service was okay, not the best. My partner make a specific request…read morefor his drink, and because of that, it took forever for him to get his drink, and several times calling over the server to check in on the order. Prices were okay, and wine selection is not too bad. We got a couple of vermouths, which were nice to drink. We ordered olives to nibble on and I thought those were good. Decor looks unpretentious at least, but a bit too crowded for my taste. It's an okay place to visit if you want some pre-dinner beverages.

This is a great restaurant and wine bar. The staff is courteous, and the food is great. Good for…read moresingles or groups.

Found this spot strolling down the street walking towards the metro. Was a beautiful day and we…read moresort of just liked the look of this place. Someone on yelp said this was their favorite wine bar in the city so we gave that thesis a test. Solid wine list and the bartender/waiter really knew his wine. Sat in the sun and enjoyed a glass of orange wine; my wife had a recommended rose and made for a lovely afternoon. The inside looks absolutely stunning, but we were apt to sit in the sun and people watch.