Yum yum yum! While walking along Rachel this weekend I spied the chalkboard announcing breakfast at…read moreAu 917. Intrigued, because I had been eyeing going there for dinner sometime, I did some digging and found out it was the folks behind Le Toasteur doing the breakfast thing. I'm really digging restaurants sharing spaces like this, it makes a lot of sense to use a restaurant to its fullest. So this morning we headed over and were we ever happy we did so! They have all the standard breakfast fare, and some interesting special dishes too. I tried the special French toast sandwich, with egg, ham and cheese sandwiched between two slices of French toast topped with fruit with maple syrup on the side. The perfect sweet and salty combo. D had the breakfast poutine, a HUGE portion, very rich and delicious. We could have shared it and been quite satisfied. What's really fun is that the vibe is casual yet refined, unlike a lot of breakfast places that veer more towards casual diner. They were playing great music, a good mix of late 90s/early00s like Franz Ferdinand, Moby and BV3000. The service was great, but it was easy as we were the only customers on a Tuesday morning. I could see this being a great place to dine on a sunny weekend morning, with the windows wide open for people watching. I will definitely be back, and I hope other people start going too, because this is a great place to have in the neighborhood, a stone's throw from Lafontaine Park and right on the Rachel bike path.

Was here with hubby n a friend, and that evening is memorable…read more The place gives average first impression, but when you leave with a memory to cherish 'coz of its out of the league concept of french 6 course meal. There are few items on menu, but almost everyone's request is accommodated, even for people like me- lacto-vegan. The food they serve, is superior quality and tastes amazing, I did not like their risotto much but everything else was amazing. The quantity they serve is perfect it looks less when you start , but by the end you are so full and satisfied. You need to spare 3-4 hours for the dining experience. Cons: reservation, need to make reservation in 10-15 days advance even for a weekday. Pros: its BYOW, great place for a dinner date. Tip: Make reservations much ahead, reach early to find parking :) and go hungry :) You will be fed well!

Perhaps I ordered the wrong dishes but the food fell flat for me…read more I tried the brioche and salmon tartare and both dishes lacked flavour. The brioche was way too bready and the goat cheese, onions, cranberries didn't match well. The textures were hard on the exterior but soggy inside. I was left with too much dough at the end of my meal. The tartare was ok, but the fennel was overpowering. And the bread that came with it was hard, bordering stale. The cappuccino was good. The service was friendly but slow on a Friday mid-day.

La Fabrique is a lively and bustling brunch spot just a few minutes walk from the Sherbrooke…read morestation on the Orange line metro. It was quite busy so reservations are recommended. The food is creative with influences from all over the world, and they have a pretty decent wine list as well with some options from Quebec (although very few BTG options). We opted for a bottle of Quebec sparkling rosé, which was fresh with light red fruits, and a lovely acidity that paired well with the salmon dish my wife ordered. I opted for the beef tartare, which was less traditional in its preparation, lacking cornichons and/or capers, and having a fancy smoked egg yolk piped on top. The salmon was perfectly pan seared and the beef tartare was good as well, though I wish there was a bit more bread to use to scoop up the beef. Overall, the food was good. Our server was awesome - super friendly but also very efficient. He was overseeing a number of tables, but we always felt we were checked in on, our wine was always topped up, and we were never without water. Easily the best service we received in Montreal. Overall, this place was great and our mouths were watering as they were bringing out the dishes for other tables. There were at least 4-5 items on the menu that looked great and we hope to be able to visit again soon to try more of them.

I've had the breakfast here and was not impressed at all, but due to falling snow and my fresh…read morearrival, I decided to try dinner. I ordered the shrimp risotto. It was well seasoned, well cooked and the rice was super creamy! The shrimp were served with their tails on (common pet peeve) but the portion was quite large! The chocolate cake was good and rich, but the "crunchy" at the bottom was a bit wet and more "chewy." My biggest compliant is that though I was sitting at the bar, the three servers not doing anything were chatting at the end of the bar and I felt like I was being watched (and talked about since my French is extremely poor).

Staying at the Hilton Laval/Montreal was glad to have a restaurant on-site as a detest traffic and…read moreMontreal had some of the worst in Canada. I chose a seat at the bar and was promptly greeted and offered a beverage. There are four beers on tap, with a reasonable wine selection and full bar. Being a connoisseur of craft beer I tried a 20oz glass of a local brasserie, Archibald Joufflue $11. For my dinner I chose the Le Quartz burger which is ground on-site and hand pressed. The burger is topped with brie cheese with the option to add bacon served on a brioche bun and a side of fries $22. Props as this was a delicious burger. The creamy melted brie was a great addition to burgers is never previously considered. I finished my meal with dessert, crème brûlée, why yes please. Very enjoyable with, the caramelized sugar on top was perfect to my liking. $11 and worth it. I will have dinner here one more time before leaving Montreal.

This restaurant opened up where Chien Rose was located on Fleury street in Ahuntsic; the interior…read morewas given a lively facelift with whitewashed walls and touches of greenery and floral wall paper liven up the casual and cosy space. A friend and I met up for dinner and started off with their oyster special; up to 12 oysters per person for 1$ each with purchase of a wine bottle. The wine is very reasonably priced and we enjoyed the Malbec oysters served with three sauces including classic mignonette, homemade spicy red sauce, and a homemade ketchup. We decided to each order a plate of pasta as an entree after having eaten so many oysters; I opted for the gnocchi bourguignon while my friend had the pasta with goat cheese. The plate portions were small but the pasta was delicious; fresh and nicely prepared with great flavour. The downside of this resto was the service; we waited for everything a little too long, from getting our wine which arrived after the oysters, to placing our orders, receiving our entrées and even our bills. We would have ordered more food as the portions were too small to be filling but after three hours in the resto already, we weren't willing to wait for additional plates. Moreover, at 15$ on average for each dish (you would need maybe 5 plates to share for 2 people) the price seems a little steep for Ahuntsic. This resto is a great addition to the neighbourhood but they will need to up their service game to compete with the other great restos on the strip; I would not go out of my way to eat here although the oyster special is a great draw.

We had a wonderful meal. We were only hoping to not have to go out in the snow again. We were SO…read morehappy with our entire experience. Our server was warm and friendly. We came down for the included Embassy Suites happy hour and checked out the menu. They even had gluten-free options for me. (I could have had sandwiches on GF bread or pasta along with what I chose.) Yay. I had the filet mignon with the peppercorn sauce on the side. My husband had the rib eye. My steak was rich and ever so tender. It came with mashed potatoes and veggies. My husband's rib eye was very, very flavorful. It was not the largest steak of its type I've ever seen (but he even gave me some!), but I'd happily trade size for flavor. He had so many yummy fries he couldn't finish them. Give this place a try. You won't regret it.

Came here during Happening Gourmand, with a pre-fixe meal for $29 and though the experience was…read moresplendid. There was live jazz and a very comfortable table to sit in near the music. The restaurant itself is pretty large and spacious and while it's inside of a hotel, it's classy with a touch of elegance. Food-wise, I had the mediterranean sea bass as an entree and the beef tartare as an appetizer along with salad and a dessert. The dishes were delicious. The sea bass could have slightly benefited from being a fatter cut, as the perfect sear on the outside made the white meat just a second overdone, but overall it was delicious and unavoidable with the cut. The desserts were excellent. Service was excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to return.

Nice restaurant located in Hôtel Nelligan's grounds to the left of the lobby. Although we didn't…read moredine here, we stopped in after our dinner elsewhere to pick up dessert and bring to our hotel room upstairs. Just so you know- even if you aren't staying at Hôtel Nelligan, you can access Verses using the restaurant's entrance right Saint-Paul St. Spacious, dark woods and greenery add a cozy feel. By the way- there's LIVE Jazz Thursday- Saturday from 6:30-(I think) 9(?)....just check for timing. Ordering up at the Bar was quick and easy and Lia(?) was a doll. We ordered a Chocolate Moussey thing with Passion Fruit which was good- but hubs actually enjoyed it. Seems like LIVE jazz is Verses soul. I'm not sure though if this is the place to do a full-on dance routine- but if you want to get your toes tapping...I don't see why not.

Although the outside looks like a school building, the interior decor is warm and inviting,…read moreespecially with the holiday decor. The service was courteous and very professional. Our waiter explained that the evening service is predominantly run by professionals with an occasional student. Students at l'ITHQ either practice at the restaurant on the 2nd floor (Resto Relève Gourmand) or during the lunch service. Only more advanced students get to serve in the dinner service because there is more complexity with the evening and tasting menus, wine service, etc. They did not have the $77 tasting menu so we just ordered from a choice of 2 table d'hôtes. I was excited to try the seal (loup de mer) amuse-bouches since I learned that seal meat is touted as a Canadian "super food". Seal meat, having a high iron content, is a very dark meat having a metallicy taste. I think the one bite was pretty much enough enjoyment for me but fun to try nevertheless. We absolutely loved the appetizers--the duck tartare with the mushrooms and lichen (despite the yogurt sauce being overly salty) and the Welks, cooked bourguignon style. This dish for me was the best and I'd recommend it, especially if you enjoy seafood. The welks were thinly sliced, buttery and had a good sort of chewiness and served with the delicate and crispy crostini. The roast, topped with 2 thin slices of Highland beef served blue, came in a close second though I wished there would've been slightly more jus to go with the roast. It was still very tender despite being lean. The confit layered potatoes were cooked in duck fat so you can't go wrong there. The desserts change regularly and this evening, we tried one of each. A chocolate enrobed mousse topped with peanuts served alongside a sorbet atop apples stained with beet juice. It seemed like the popular choice for the night as everyone at the table of 6 next to us ordered it. This was quite rich but balanced. The other dessert, I felt that the pairings were somewhat unharmonious. It had rice pudding in a brittle shortbread shell and sat on pear compote surrounded by cream, sunflower seeds and ginger caramel drops topped with a ginger sugar shards. The other mildly unexpected thing was that the bread served wasn't room temp, it was actually cold. Normally I love pea shoots but I think it could've been excluded welks and seal which already had a more fishy taste. Overall, a nice discovery.

Late post, old experience. Last time I visited Montreal, I stopped by ITHQ to try their tasting…read moremenu, it's prepared by their culinary school students and a pretty cool French cuisine experience. Six courses took 2.5hrs, so clear your schedule if you want to try! Menu changes seasonally, everything from service to taste was good, although some dish presented weren't as delicately decorated, but still a good meal at a decent price point. Protip, make a reservation for the tasting menu on Libro in advance.

Bring on 3.0! Yes, 2.0 had seen it's better days. Food was good, but nothing outstanding. Skip…read morethe 21$ up charge fois gras, toast point was burnt, overall pretty bland for something which should be decadent. Butchers cut was good, didn't ask how I liked it prepared. One waitress for the whole place, while she was great a bit under staffed. Churro at a french resto? So many better BYOBs. Oh the AC wasn't working.

Zagat's label from 2012 in the window, which was perhaps the last time the very…read moreambitious/pretentious menu was well prepared. Each of the five courses served at incorrect temperatures, including the bread (?!) which had clearly been microwaved. Soup served scorching hot in an attempt to disguise its lack of taste; soggy escargot feuilleté served with over-powering but unexciting sauce, completely masking any taste the snails might have had; extremely bland and poorly cooked cheap piece of lamb (as noted by others below) which even looked clammy; followed by rock hard vanilla ice cream labelled as a soufflé that had clearly been brought straight from the deep freeze, where it had been kept since who knows when. No alcohol licence and so drank water all night, which admittedly was an appropriate pairing for each of the dishes.