If you’re coming to Montréal, you’re probably hoping to indulge in French cuisine,
non? Conveniently, the Web allows us to debate restaurants with no risk of a food fight. So as a Twitter user, I decided to ask my followers the big question:
What is the best French restaurant in Montréal?
The answers came fast and furious. The first thing I noticed was that most recommendations were for well-established restaurants. And secondly, that I agreed with most recommendations!
Here are some of the answers I got, along with my comments:
@lineAtallah: My favorite French restaurant in Montréal is "Europea" on de la Montagne Street.My take on it: Tied with Toqué! as my favourite. The chef at Europea has been building his reputation from the ground up (quite literally, he started off in a basement!) and creates dishes with local ingredients. Last time I was there, he surprised me with a creamy lobster cappuccino with truffle shavings (see the picture).
@audrey_24: I Love Leméac on Laurier street!My take on it: This Outremont Bistro has a lively outdoor patio. Try their Night-Owl menu, offered from 10 pm onward for only $22.
@AndreanneS: Le Petit Extra on Papineau is great!My take on it: This bistro is always crowded with locals out for a romantic evening, catching a bite before a show or treating business associates.
@alloannie: A place that I love to go is Buvette chez Simone on Park Ave.My take on it: Not the Frenchest of French restaurants, but nonetheless it’s great place for tapas and cocktails. Just see Tamy’s post about it!
A-Sex-and-the-City-moment-at-Buvette-chez-Simone @pique_mtl: O'Thym: BYOW, perfect every time.
My take on it: Small, cozy, and probably the best restaurant in the Village (along with Duel). Try the rack of lamb!
@meghancnyc: Our best meal in MTL was at Laloux. It was amazing from the amuse-bouche to the pots-de-crème.My take on it: I completely agree! It’s in my list of “must sees.” They just hired a new chef, so I need to try it again soon.
@pixelhaus: La rapière on Metcalf and Au petit Lyonnais on Marie-Anne E.My take on it: Thanks for the recommendations! I don’t know either of these, but I’ll be trying them for sure!
@tonetap: My favorite French restaurant is La Gargote in Old Montréal!My take on it: This is one of the rare non-touristy French restaurants in Old-Montréal. The stone walls give it a cozy atmosphere.
