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Wednesday, August 30, 2006
1:46 PM
there are lots and lots of french restos and bistros in montreal. some are great, some not so great, some very expensive and some quite cheap for what they serve. here are my top pics, all things considered:
- Au Pied de Cochon
536 Duluth E.
514-281-1114 i'm a big fan of au pied de cochon. the atmosphere is fabulous: bistro-style and relaxed, i just love it. and the food... excellent. but you definitely have to be a carnivore to eat here.
- L' Express
3927 St Denis
514-845-5333 i have been going to l'Express pretty much since i was a newborn and my mum just popped me under the table while she enjoyed one of the amazing steak tartare at one of the most autentic parisian bistros in montreal. not what i would necessarily call romantic though as the tables are very close together. skip dessert and head a few doors down to Suite 88 Chocolatier (3957, Rue St. Denis) and try their fresh preservatives-free chocolates instead..or their gelato or amazing pear-almond cake. the very first "montreal chocolate lounge", or, as some have called it, the "Tiffany's of chocolate" (minus the price of course). in short, original chocolates to be amazed by.
- Au Cinquième Péché
330 Mont-Royal E.
514-286-0123 this is a cute place, and the food is really good though portions are on the smaller side. great wine list and in a nice location for an after-dinner stroll..
- Entrecôte St-Jean (L')
2022 Peel
514-281-6492 the best steak et frites in montreal. that's all there is on the set menu, but its delish. i ended up here at least once a week when i worked downtown. the service is efficient, but not the friendliest- so you've been warned! its worth it though.
- Chez Pierre
1263 Labelle
514-843-5227 good for duck and extensive wine list. a bit on the pricier side though.
- Le Flambard
851 Rachel E.
514-596-1280 le flambard is a bring your own wine, and the food is very good, service pleasant and good atmosphere. they do two services in the evenings so call for the times and to reserve.
- Le Maistre
5700 Monkland
514-481-2109 the place to be if you find yourself in n.d.g. (my hood- wahooo!!) or on monkland. it's very good. very.
and, last but not least, here is a recommendation from a web-friend, david in toronto:
- Le Bonaparte
443 St Francois Xavier
514-844-4368 david says: "traditional and somewhat touristy but their prix fixe is a pretty good deal. Great service." the place does get excellent reviews and is in a good location in the old port for an evening stroll along the water. thanks david!
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