April 26, 2012 ─ Montréal may contain more churches than restaurants, but make no mistake about it: food is what we worship. Prepared by internationally renowned chefs using only the freshest local ingredients, the city's haute cuisine is often the focus of praise, but comfort food may be what we do best.
A fixture in the Mile End-Outremont district for more than 75 years, Laurier 1936 was Montréal's first rotisserie restaurant, and it's still one the finest. Having closed briefly to accommodate renovations, this Montréal institution now includes a bar area, an open-space kitchen and warm "shabby chic" French décor that enhances its family friendly atmosphere.
In the kitchen, Outremont Chef Guillermo Russo has updated the menu. Today, traditional staples like the restaurant's trademark rotisserie chicken (now Québec-raised, grain-fed, and free-range) and its famous mocha cake are served up alongside typical favourites like French onion soup, poutine, ribs, and fish and chips-everything you'd hope to find in a Montréal establishment best known for its comfort food. Catering to families and larger groups, special menus for children and groups are available, as is a private dining room for special events.
Whether you visit for brunch, lunch or dinner, Laurier 1936 promises hearty food, heaps of charm, and a warm, family atmosphere-all the ingredients that have made it a local institution.
