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    Risa D.

    I'll be honest, my heart sank a bit walking up when I saw this place I knew only from my Yelp bookmarks was in the ground floor of one of the uglier designs of new condo buildings in Old Montreal (fluorescent green etc.) But once inside Monopole is honestly a dream. The young couple who own this place are passionate and nerdy about coffee and wine and I could listen to them talk and sample their delicious wares for days. Can't wait to head back to go another wine adventure and get to dig properly into their dishes!

    That's what I'm talking' about!!!
    Jolie C.V. H.

    Walked by and decided to stop in for a coffee but was seduced by a pile of chocolate chip cookies that would not let me leave without taking one home. So glad I followed my heart. Oh and any Aussies or Kiwis in town? They have flat whites!

    Jerusalem artichoke, salmon roe and pikauba
    Gabrielle L.

    My boyfriend and I went to Monopole on a Friday night. The initial plan was just to stop in for a glass of wine and an appetizer and the go somewhere else for dinner but we ended up staying till past midnight and had dinner and wine there. We each started with a glass of red wine and shared the parsnip, bacon and aïoli dish. Before then I don't think I ever ate parsnips but it was surprisingly good! It was my favorite dish and yet it was pretty simple. Then we had the cavatelli with pumpkin and chanterelles mushroom followed by another glass of red wine. The pasta was also pretty delicious. Lastly we had the Jerusalem artichoke because two of the staff recommended it. Unfortunately it was my least favorite dish. It was ok. It tasted a bit smokey to me and I'm not really a fan of that. I thought it would be good because they put a layer of cheese and then flame it. I really enjoyed the red wines. There was two that I particularly enjoyed. My favorite out of the two was the Cardin. I think they change the wine selection and even the food menu pretty often. Although the wine and food were good, I'm mainly giving this place five stars because of the service. I was very impressed with the owner. He came around taking our order and at one point we wanted to try another glass of red wine and he said " follow me... " then we went into the wine cellar and he let us try all the red wine bottles he had opened that night! There must have been five wines that were open! It was fun doing a bit of wine tasting! That was so nice of him ! There was one bottle in particular that we really enjoyed but there was only about a glass and a half left so he gave us what was left of the bottle for the price of one glass. That's pretty generous of him. This wine bar specializes mainly in vegetable dishes and let me tell you these dishes are so tasty! In all honesty think it helps that it is served with a lot of cream or with other ingredients that make it flavourful like bacon or cheese. I'm not a big fan of veggies but if veggies were normally served like this I think I would eat it more. I will definitely be back and I highly recommend it!! This place is a six min walk from my boyfriend's condo so it's very convenient! I'm also curious to try their meat dishes because we sat at the bar and the pan seared pork shoulder dish looked so good!

    Cindy Feng Xin L.

    A gorgeous restaurant in Griffintown located on Wellington, close to the famous statue of Source on Bonaventure expressway. I went there on the quiet day, which is Saturday, to try their brunch, which changes regularly depending on the inspiration of the cook. From Monday to Friday they serve coffee, lunch and supper, but then weekend they have the brunch and close earlier than usual. The wine at Monopole is a big selling point, since the owners take much pride in it, and actually name the restaurant Monopole because they love the manga Les Gouttes de Dieu so much and the protagonist's favorite bar is called Monopole. The plating of Monopole is really an art and their wine also remarkably good. The ambiance is super nice and the decor really tasteful. Totally recommending this place!

    Gravlax toast with sweet pickled fennel
    Serge N.

    It's definitely a spot best enjoyed after office hours. Until 6:00PM the restaurant/café is raided by hundreds of local office workers in need for a caffeine fix. Great value, super nice owners (I met Gabriel and Julien). My favourite spot in the area.

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    Excellent americano. Up there with some of the best in Montreal. Probably my second or third favourite.

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    This is my favorite coffeeshop in Old Montreal!

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    Le Molière

    4.3(7 reviews)
    2.0 kmVille-Marie

    Brasserie française qui sert des classiques mais attention par Mousso alors une touche de fine et…read morede savoir faire alors ne soit pas inquiet se sera parfait. En partant je préfère la déco que celle du grand frère rue Ontario. Jai gouté a la salade de bettrave beau look et la vinegrette rehauuse bien le tout. J'ai poursuivie avec le tartare de thon qui est decoré avec 2 belles petites fleur jaune un excellent choix. Le service est excellent, toutes une équipe c'est vraiment hors pair.

    We found this location completely by luck as it is right out of the metro. Here you will find some…read moreFrench cuisine. We started with two apps Chevre chaud poire pochee and Ris de veau croustillant. Chevre chaud is a little cheese pattie with warm cheese it was served on a little bit of salad. Ris de veau is 3 piece of fried calf. If you want to share your app I would go with the Chevre chaud. I thought the portion for Ris de veau was a little small. Right about now I noticed that everyone around us was getting some warm bread with butter. I looked at the menu to try and see if that was something we needed to order as an app. I did not see it on the menu so I assume it's just given as your app while you wait for your dinner. I got the beef tartar as my main dish. You have the option of picking between a garden salad or fries to go with it. I went with the fries. They are served with some mayo, just like I like it. The beef chart was delicious. Portion are good. This might also be an option if you want to share an app. It comes in two sizes, I got the bigger one. For dessert, I picked a crème brûlée with a cheese platter . Crème brûlée comes with a lovely crust , which I honestly enjoyed quite a lot. It is a very thin layer of crème brûlée with a thicker than usual sugar crust. The cheese platter came with three very small piece some bread and a jam. I would believe to be blueberries. I was disappointed by the cheese platter not because the cheese were bad ones but just because it was a three bite done deal. I would've liked a bigger portion to share. Overall, very positive experience.

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    Pincette

    4.3(90 reviews)
    1.1 kmVille-Marie
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    The last time I had been to Pincette was two years ago, and am pleased to report it was just as…read moregood as the last time I went! My husband and I walked in on a Friday night and while it was busy, we were still able to get a table. We ordered a variety of bites to enjoy, including the seafood poutine which was a very generous portion! The Octopus was cooked perfectly and we really enjoyed the sauce it was served with. The tartare was delicious as well. Everything was high quality and reasonably priced. Service was friendly and efficient, but we didn't feel rushed by any means.

    Located in the heart of Old Montreal, Pincette is a clever play on the word "tweezers", in this…read morecase referring to lobster claws. And, that's the exactly the focus here: Lobster Rolls, Canadian Oysters and plentiful seafood selections. The freshness and distinctive quality of these delicacies make Pincette an emerging staple of the area. Having opened in 2021 as part of a local restaurant group, the dishes are crafted by Chef Khelil Ben Ammar and his team. Paired with a list of Canadian wines, this is a great spot for pairing Quebequis cold climate varietals with the delicate flavors of local seafood. The environment has a "medieval cozy" vibe, with exposed stone walls and contemporary design details. An excellent establishment for seafood lovers.

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    Check out the interior of this place! BEAUTIFULLLLLLLL!

    Salumi Vino - Pappardelle with wild mushrooms and truffle

    Salumi Vino

    4.2(57 reviews)
    1.5 kmVille-Marie
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    This is a small Italian restaurant with homemade food. I had a much better food experience here…read morethan the Italian spot I went to for lunch! For starter, I shared polpetta, the veal meatballs (2 for CAD$18). The waiter warned us it would take a bit longer to come out. The meatballs had good seasoning, but it was not hot!? We found it weird that if they took so long to make it, why was it cold inside? For pasta, I had the papardelle con ragu CAD$36. The pasta was al dente, very delicious. I recommend this dish! I also tried the ravioli con manzo CAD$34. This ravioli had braised beef inside. I honestly had low expectations because I don't usually care for ravioli. The flavor was good, and the beef was not dry. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted. Bathroom inside to the right. Indoor + outdoor seating. Passed the vibe check.

    I had seen the good reviews on both Yelp and Trip Advisor and decided on this restaurant for dinner…read morewith friends. I made a reservation on their website for 7pm on a Friday night (the site requires a credit card for the reservation with penalty if no-show). When we arrived, I had told the owner that we had a reservation for 6 and since the restaurant was busy inside, he said, the only option that I have is on the terrace...which was fine because it was a nice cool pleasant evening...but what would had happened if it was raining or extremely hot? It was weird that he did not "reserve" a table inside just in case...or...if we did not want to eat on the terrace..... When we stepped to the patio, the server said, this is your table...showing us a table for 4. I said..there's 6 of us....so he pointed at a smaller table for 2 and he stood there....so I had to actually move the smaller table MYSELF next to the larger table and make a table for 6. The table ordered a nice Chianti and some great pasta dishes. My husband got the eggplant parmigiana and I got the Orecchiette With Sausage and rapini. Both were excellent. The food was very good. I asked the server for black pepper for my pasta and it never came. One of our friends wanted a cappuccino after dinner and the owner said they did not have milk to make cappuccino, they only had espresso. Kind of odd that a restaurant could not even store a gallon of milk in their fridge for customers wanting some milk in their coffees... I guess I respect the owner's philosophy and way of running his restaurant, but that seemed just a bit odd. Food was great. Customer service was not stellar... That's the only reason for the 4 stars.

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