This place was so good! It wasn't too busy on a Saturday night on race week. Atmosphere was high end but not in a stuffy way. Service was prompt and attentive. Our waitresses recommendations were fire. We enjoyed: Complementary bread: it was soft on inside and appropriately crunchy but not overly so on the outside. Plus two huge pieces cut into 4 pieces individually. Beef tartare: at 20 cad it was a little pricy for how much you got but the taste was great and I'm a fan of comte cheese. Plus it didn't have capers which imo overwhelms tartares. Duck with carrot: as a Chinese person I've had my share of duck but this might be the best duck I've ever had in my life. The texture and cook on it was awesome! First it came with three pieces of breast. It was the perfect cook, not over like most of the places I've had duck. Then the leg had the perfect crispy fatty skin to meat ratio. Yum yum this is a can't miss dish here Burger: husband got this. I took a bite. It had a nice smoke to it and was perfectly medium rare. I was too distracted by my duck to analyze it further. Raspberry jelly for dessert: as the waitress had mentioned, it was light and a perfect sweet but tart bite. Was great! Would come here again, we had l'express earlier in this trip and place carmin blows that place out of the water. read more

Place Carmin - Steak tartare - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Wow what a wonderful experience. We came here for a birthday and were greeted by incredibly friendly staff and some wonderful, traditional french food. Everything was spectacular down to the many desserts we tasted (the hazelnut is a must!). The restaurant itself is beautiful and comfortable. The staff was also very accomodating with a food allergy as well as swapping out a drink one of us didn't love - which they very much didn't need to do. Thank you for a wonderful birthday evening! read more

A good traditional cafe. I went for Sunday lunch started with the canapes and then the steak frites. The canapes were the highlight, particular the mousse, it was great. No complaints with the steak but it did not blow me away, same for the fries. read more

Place Carmin - Canapes - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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The hostess was super friendly. We had walked in and was worried that reservations were required but the hostess was so welcoming . We had such a wonderful experience and the food was great. Our server explained the menu very well. The food was delicious and presentation was beautiful. We were so full and didn't want to miss out on dessert so we ordered them to go. There were only 2 desserts that were not an option for to go. read more

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Montreal. I enjoyed my first dinner here. So much so Place Carmin is going to be on my dinner desti next trip. So, the food is French (some dishes modernized) and the menu had a variety to please many preferences. But man I was nicely surprised. Each dish except for the crème brûlée was cloud 9. Not that the cb was bad it was pretty good. From the bread,butter, to the pâté, vegetables and mains, we were super impressed with the flavors and components to each dish. The sweetbreads en croute were 2die4. If you're a beef fan, I hear the steaks and the Rossini (with truffle and grilled foie) are super bon. Service was prompt, efficient, considerate (one of the members of my party was new to the French language and food). Despite being a large restaurant I could not help but appreciate the well-oiled kitchen operation too. In summer the garden patio opens up. Sit there if you like outdoor seating. It is a bit humid (if you're ok with that). All the boxes were checked for me at this restaurant. Merci. Place Carmin! End of Yelp. read more

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Such an amazing meal with fantastic service! We had our last meal in Montreal here and it did. It disappoint. The food was delicious! We ordered the duck and the Beef bourguignon. The duck was our favorite out of the 2. Cooked perfectly and the skin was so crispy. It was the best duck we had on our trip. It was a standout entree. We also ordered a side of snow crab since it was in season. Super fresh and slightly sweet. Also delicious! The restaurant is super cute too. Highly recommend! read more

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This spot used to be Le Local... now Place Carmin and the look of the place is totally different. Love the bright, clean white interior with mirror trickery making it seem a bigger space than it actually is. Nice! Table D'Hote at lunch on a weekday for $40, which is great value. Soup or salad, a main (meat, fish or veggie) and a dessert. We both chose the salad, pear, walnut? radicchio, a beautiful pink-leaf lettuce and Parmesan. The server said it came with a balsamic vinaigrette but it was actually a creamy, cheesy dressing and very good. Backing up for a moment, we ordered vodka martinis and my second (ha) seemed all vermouth. I think they just added more pickle juice to fix it, but it was missing the crispness of the 1st glass. :( Maybe not shaken enough? Next! Was the veggie pappardelle and the lamb. The pasta itself was so toothful and wonderful but the sauce a little too salty for me (I am sodium sensitive). Still loved the capers, tomatoes and the breadcrumbs for crunch (see photo). I'm not a lamb lover, but my companion's plate looked enviable and presentation flawless! Dessert was a St Honoré that was so delightful... a tiny bite of so many great things at once. Cream, toffee, pastry... I loved it. Overall, will definitely re-visit and explore other lunch menus. They will also have a terrasse in summer! So see you again, Place Carmin! read more

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Stopped by for lunch after a morning at Notre Dame. We started with a small bite, Florentine gougeres and instead of an entree, I personally opted for the French Onion Soup and an appetizer. The Smoked salmon with green apples and Creme fraiche appetizer was my favorite as it was light and refreshing with the flavors melding together perfectly. The pork filet entree hubs got was unfortunately was on the drier side but the service was excellent retaining its 4 stars. read more

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Long story short: Delicious, high quality food, great service and beautiful interior. It was a wonderful experience and reasonably priced. Long story long: Best believe this is our new go-to spot for fine dining. It's listed on the Michelin guide for Montreal and I was excited to give it a try. We ordered a few dishes to share. To start, our canapés were deviled eggs and mackerel mousse, which were nice, fresh, not too fancy and decently priced. For appetizers, we had the scallop ceviche (so delicious and tangy, a favourite), Boston lettuce (that had a wonderful yogurt sauce, making it bright and fresh), and bone marrow (words cannot describe this, also a favourite. It was so rich and tender and a great portion, next time I'm going to order my own because dang I regret sharing it). We also had a side of mushrooms, which came in a cute little pot, also great. For mains, we shared the cod (delicious and bright). I'm not usually a cod fan, but this was excellent. Finally, we had the canard à l'orange (orange duck). It was lovely, delicious and beautiful plating. Incredible and on par with the bone marrow. A must. The service was great, everyone was so attentive. New cutlery was delivered at the right times, the table was cleaned every so often, which was a nice touch. The atmosphere was lovely: the high ceilings with skylights added beautiful natural lighting, it felt open and inviting. The design is sleek, clean and warm, thanks to the wood accents throughout. Like I said, I will be coming back! It was also reasonably priced for such great quality food. read more

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One of the best meals I've had in a long time. Classic French-style dining in a bright, modern restaurant setting. Service was warm and welcoming. Our server was new but she had some good recommendations. Food was excellent. We tried each of the canapes and every one was a winner - particular fan of the Mackerel Mousse. Sea bream - A friend had recommended the dish and lived up to the hype. A fillet of sea bream came nestled in lobster bisque, with potatoes and fennel. The lobster bisque was rich and flavourful. It really complemented the fish, which was cooked to perfection with a wonderfully crispy skin. Canard a l'orange - came with carrots and pistachios. Incredible. Beautifully done tender duck in a bigarade/orange sauce. So so good. You will not regret it. Both main were exceptional standout dishes. Lick your plate clean level. Not usually a dessert kind of guy but the food was so good here we wanted to keep going. Had the creme brulée and the Paris brest (a ring of flaky choux pastry with a praline cream in the middle. Both were good. Though if I had to narrow it down to one it would be the Paris brest for novelty and flavour. I would go back just for another taste of that bisque alone. read more

Place Carmin - Two great dishes - duck l'orange and sea bream. That lobster bisque. - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Exceptional cuisine and service .. as first time travelers to Montreal we relied heavily on recommendations on Yelp .. DID NOT DISAPPOINT! We were one the first parties to be seated .. had a wonderful table overlooking the garden and outside seating area .. we throughly explored the menu but as first time guests decided on the Pre Fixe Menu .. it was wonderful .. the pace of the meal was prompt but not over bearing .. we enjoyed our meal over a two hour period - never felt rushed but attentive .. we dined on a Monday and as we left the restaurant quickly filled with several large groups of 15-20 read more

Place Carmin - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

An absolute disappointment today This is my second time visiting because the first visit was really good. My friend's first time and I feel really bad recommending this place now...... I don't know what went wrong tonight Everything went smoothly until the mains came. One of us ordered the beef with foe gras and upgraded to get a second piece of foe gras. When the order came, it only has one piece so we asked the waitress if they forgot the upgraded extra piece. Which we were told that it is on its way separately because they could not stack the extra piece on top of the beef so they are coming out separately Extremely strange reason but whatever, as long as it's coming. Waited another 20-30mins, still nothing and no update from the waitress. We called the waitress over, she said it's coming in 3 mins. We said we just want to cancel it at this point since we already finished the meal. Then another 20-30mins later (after we asked to cancel), the extra piece of foe gras came ....... Another friend waited for his meal until the very end when all of us finished already ..... Manager/owner offered free dessert as a courtesy - waited another 20mins for the so call courtesy dessert, we all got forks but no cake lollllll We asked the waitress again who looks like I owe her money the whole night - finally the manager came with the dessert My friends explained to him the whole experience tonight was a huge disappointment His attitude was pretty professional But, sadly, never coming back again read more

I sat at the bar for lunch. It exceeded my expectations. The service was friendly and helpful. Everyone seemed to be a team player, helping each other out. The beef tartare was excellent (we have gotten it at almost every place we've dined at in Montreal) & the three course lunch menu was a great value & divine. I opted for the soup, which was a cream of potato soup. One of the best soups I've ever eaten. Followed it up with the squash and fried sage risotto. So creamy and unique with a harissa oil (I believe?). Either way, this place was dreamy and delicious and I would highly recommend. read more

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I had dinner here with a large group business function so we had one of their group menu options. Service was good. No complaints. The venue was old but comfortable. A bit cramped. Clean. Food: amuse - some kind of cured seafood, i dont remember now, it was ok. Salmon tartare - ok, this one may have been a bit off. ravioli - excellent Sea Bream entree - excellent profiterole dessert - good, a little more decadent than i wanted though. Overall, pretty good place. Would like to try their regular menu If i ever come back. read more

This was my favorite meal out of our whole trip in Montreal! If you're looking for French food, this is the place to go. The staff are all very friendly and great! We started with some small bites (Canapés) of the Mackerel Mousse, Tartelette, Beef carpaccio, and the Florentine gougere. I would skip these as I feel like they are very small items and would rather eat other items on their menu. If you've never had any of these, it's worth a try as they're good, but are the size of one bite. For entrees, we ordered the Arctic char a la Grenobloise, Cavatelli, side order of Brussel sprouts, side order of mushrooms, and a side order of gnocchi. We also ordered two sweet breads because we enjoyed the first one so much we wanted another one! The sweetbread is their specialty and it's a must have! The meat was very tender and soft. We loved the mix of sweet and savory with the sweet bread on top. For the entrees, we loved the Arctic char and it was very delicate and flavorful. It's a dish meant to be shared and has a good mix of the sauce, fish, and some greens on top. The Cavatelli was our least favorite as we felt the meat was a little dry. The side orders were all very delicious, especially the gnocchi which is fried. You can't go wrong with fried food. For dessert, we ordered the Maple crème brûlée, Paris Brest, and Crêpes flambées. I would skip the crepes, but the other two desserts were great to top off our dinner. Great to share if you're full but get a little sweet bite in. This restaurant is such a great place for a nice dinner with your family where it's not too loud, the ambience is great, and the staff are all very nice on top of their delicious food! We had such a great time and perfect last meal of our trip. read more

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Place is perfect. Quality of food. Quality of service ability to accommodate. We took our six year old here and had a blast. We honestly were worried because it was the FANCIEST place he had ever been inside.. but they were so cool with us, with him and didn't compromise on any element. Just a great experience. Best peppercorn sauce in the business. Great wine list. Casual but awesome. read more

Not seeing the big idea with the place. Looks like a fancy restaurant. Had dessert, crème brûlée & another dessert. Tasted great. But the dining room was very cramped with tables & chairs and was very dimly lit. Waitress was very nice & friendly. Just not a big fan. read more

Place Carmin - Crime brûlée ok - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Wanted a unique French culinary experience in the heart of French Canada. We were not disappointed. The food, service, and atmosphere were worthy of the best restaurants in the world. The Michelin plaque at the entrance explains it all. A celebration in every way... read more

If you're looking for a quaint French bar/restaurant without a long wait, Place Carmin is the place to go! We went here after seeing a Cirque du Soleil show in the heart of Montreal and were seated quickly at the bar. The bartenders/servers were amazingly thorough, breaking down the menu to accommodate for my friend's dairy allergy, and even making a customized mock tail that tasted great! We were super impressed with the service. The menu has a good number of seafood entrees and appetizers that were unique without being overwhelming. If you've had French food, you know that it's pretty rich, and the cuisine here is no exception - it satisfied cravings without making us so full we couldn't make it back to our Airbnb afterwards. The ambiance was minimalist and appealing, and captured the charm of Montreal while making us feel right at home. Would definitely come back! read more

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Great food and service. Top notch ambiance! The waitress was key in guiding our food selection and she didn't steer us wrong.

Excellent! Tried duck leg and it is soft inside and crispy inside. Never had such good quality. The pork is super soft. Dessert Paris Brest is excellent and I like the chocolate bar in side. Chocolate mousse is great and balance. Service is great as the server clearly shows me great popular food . The place is modern . Half full in weekdays during dinner time and no need to book. Great place. Easy to access from subway. read more

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Came here for brunch twice and we loved it! The Bloody Caesar is the perfect cure for the night before and it's one of the few places that do a Gibson! Over the two days our group had the steak and eggs; great piece of steak and perfect filling breakfast. The eggs Benedict, both the ham and salmon. We preferred the salmon over the ham, but both were still good. The mushroom toast is great and very flavourful, and also did the Paris-Brest to go and was delicious. The bartender/manager Jean-Michael was amazing! Super friendly and knowledgeable. He made us feel so welcome the second time we came in, and we had such a great time with him! read more

Place Carmin - Egg Benedict with salmon - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Nice service and vibe. Authentic French dish but not my favourite. Pork is too mildly seasoned, the beef tartar lacks freshness and the foie gras-- I wish it was pan-fried. It's a good restaurant but I just have Asian tastebuds. read more

Place Carmin - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Palace Carmin is a brightly lit busy restaurant serving slightly modified French dishes on a charming street in Montreal. The inside of the restaurant is brightly lit with sparse decoration, white being the predominant color and an interesting rooster sculpture serving as a topic of conversation. The highlight of the restaurant is the completely charming outdoor terrace/patio beautifully lit with strung lighting, Despite the fact it was full upon our arrival the host offered to move us outdoors between our first and second courses once a table had become available. The service was extremely friendly & the food was not only beautifully plated & well prepared but bursting with flavors of the ocean and the land. Highlights on the menu include the crispy brussels sprouts, the salmon tartar &!especially the arctic char for two which is not to be missed. This was by far the all-around most favorable meal of our trip to Montreal. read more

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Wow!! Loved this place. Great service and phenomenal food. Highlights were the local oysters and soup of the day which was a gazpacho. We loved our server Pauline. Will definitely be back! read more

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EXCELLENT dinner at Place Carmin, from the food to the service. Reserved 1.5 hours ahead of time on OpenTable - no issues. We ordered 4 things: Beef tartare - A++ - ABSOLUTELY amazing and so, so fresh. One of the best beef tartare I've ever had in my life Scallop ceviche - A+ - Flavours were bang-on. Maybe could use a little less of the dressing/sauce Duck breast - A - The flavours were great but the server did warn us about it being tough to cut through, which it was. Not the best duck I've ever had but definitely good Mushroom cavatelli - A+ - the pasta was SO fresh and perfectly al-dente. I would guess it's made fresh in-house. I loved the variety of mushrooms that it comes with, but it was drowning in sauce and could've used slightly less We had a great time overall. One of my new favourite restaurants in MTL. 100% would come back. read more

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This French restaurant is not considered expensive. We tried several dishes, including beef tartare, foie gras terrine, pork fillet, and Paris-Brest. My favorites were the beef tartare and Paris-Brest. The beef tartare had a rich and intense beef flavor, and the Paris-Brest was so delicious that words cannot describe it. I highly recommend everyone to experience it firsthand. 呢間法國菜呢價錢唔算貴，我哋試咗幾樣餸包括beef tartare、foie gras terrine、pork filet、Paris breast 。我最鍾意係佢嘅beef tartare 同埋Paris breast ，beef tartare呢食起上嚟呢牛味好重！Paris breast 已經好食到冇辦法用言語去形容，建議大家真係要親身嚟試一試。 read more

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My wife and I agreed this was one of the best meals we've ever had! We were visiting Montreal and came across this restaurant by recommendation of a friend . We had the Arctic Char for 2, Brussel sprouts , Gnocchi and fries as a starter . Ambiance was also excellent . We prefer places where we can carry on a conversation at normal volumes and this place did not disappoint! Our waiter was also excellent and had good recommendations for wine and a cocktail ( I had the bourbon cocktail) Highly recommended ! Suggest you book ahead as it did seem pretty busy ( we booked ) read more

Place Carmin - Arctic Char , Brussel Sprouts, Gnocchi - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Great food. One of the best in the old port. Friendly and upscale atmosphere. It can be a bit noisy during peak hours.

The best meal I've ever had. The duck is literally perfect. The service was excellent as well. A happily memorable experience. The atmosphere is fine but the food is the star of the show. read more

Everything was outstanding Service Recommendations The food was out of this world We had there Arctic Chard whole white fish Divine Surmer rouge wine Highly recommend read more

Place Carmin - Brussels Sprouts Arctic card white fish - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Tucked away just a block or two off the old Montreal Main Street St. Paul street, this gem is a modern take on French specialties. Standout dish was the steak and fries. Not traditional with peppercorn sauce, but damn good. The fries especially hit different. I can't recommend the Brussels enough. Like those classic crispy Brussels but a step above. One of those places though where you can't go wrong. The garlic flavors in the shrimp pasta are great too. One of our top spots in Montreal! read more

Place Carmin - Steak, brussel sprouts, mushrooms and shrimp pasta - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Most attentive waitstaff I've ever had. They were very understanding and helpful with my nut allergy. The onion soup was amazing.

Food and service went well, for the beginning of the night. As it went on, we had to flag down 3 different bus boys for orders for food, drinks or dessert. Waiting for the check took another 2 people. Our original server finally said goodnight after my check was already paid. That tables left and right of us had their original servers attentive, so idk what happened. read more

When you arrive in Old Montreal for the day and are hungry you have to keep walking. Walk past all the touristy spots and about 15 minutes out there's a place you can get some delicious french food, good wines and wonderful service. I'm told it's crazy busy for dinner but we caught the tail end of lunch service and it was perfect. read more

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Very good recipe. The sweetbread appetizer was incredible. The drinks were good. The soup was extremely good. I was very happy with this place. read more

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Wow! We had dinner at Place Carmin tonight and it was delicious. We made a last minute reservation and we're seated promptly. The host took our jackets and was very gracious. We sat at the bar and ordered cocktails and they were very good. For dinner we started with the canapés we tried the tartlette, deviled egg, and beef carpaccio. All were delicious with the deviled egg being my partners favorite, I really enjoyed the beef carpaccio. It was served on a pickled daikon- the texture and flavor was excellent. For our meal we split the beet salad, octopus salad, and the gnocchi. The beet salad was very flavorful and had a beautiful presentation. The octopus salad was slightly spicy and very flavorful. The gnocchi was excellent. Our one complaint would be that the bread was cold and a bit chewy. Would have been nice to be warmed when served. However, this did not stop us from sopping up the delicious sauces after finishing our food. For dessert we split an espresso martini and the maple creme brûlée. Was a great way to end our meal. The service at the bar was excellent. Each time our food was served the staff took time to tell us about the dish. The atmosphere of the restaurant was really nice. Upscale, modern, clean, quirky. The server wiped down the bar between each course and provided us with new silverware. Place Carmin clearly strives to offer an exceptional dining experience and our experience was exceptional. The host even helped us with our jackets on the way out. We ALMOST didn't book because there were not many reviews. The bartender explained that the restaurant was slated to open in March 2020 but was pushed to June 2021. This felt like a hidden gem, highly recommend! read more

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solid 5 stars if know what to order. Highlights of our nights: sweet bread /beets salad /Gnocchi. Service was sweet and efficient. Good place for a date night but I'd imagine lunch during the summer days at their courtyard would be fantastic too. Tried to catch the Ferris wheel before closing so each of us had a Paris Brest for take out, they were heavenly^^ Will be back to try more items from their menu. read more

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Service ambiance and food are outstanding Beautiful outdoor area!! We love the whole experience read more

This place is amazing, beautiful setting, food is absolutely out of this world. We ha roasted cauliflower, steak tartare, pork filet everything was absolutely perfect. And I had finally ( after many years of searching) PERFECT profiterole filled with caramel,almonds and cream with hot chocolate on the side that you pour on top. If you are visiting Montreal do not miss this. By the way say hi to this chicken in a fur coat they have by the entry read more

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