Chez Lionel - Montréal

Michael T (364 reviews)

13 Feb 2026

Source: Google

3.0

True to the stereotype of French fine dining: the portions were incredibly small, yet the prices were very high. To make matters worse, there was no flexibility in the menu—diners are forced to choose their '3 or 4 course' meal from a very limited set of options. That’s it.

Salim Hasan (8 reviews)

31 Jan 2026

Source: Google

5.0

It would take a long time to write, but to be honest, the food is incredibly delicious and the service is all very good and enjoyable.

Restaurant response

Response added on 2 Feb 2026

Thank you sincerely for your positive feedback. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are pleased to have met your expectations. Our entire team works with passion to deliver a quality experience, and your kind words are truly rewarding. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Olivier Hudon (1 review)

27 Jan 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Frank Excellent

Restaurant response

Response added on 28 Jan 2026

Un grand merci de la part de toute l'équipe! Nous sommes heureux de savoir que votre expérience était à la hauteur de vos attentes. Au plaisir de vous revoir prochainement!

Jonathan Roux (1 review)

21 Jan 2026

Source: Google

5.0

Just wow- impressive from A to Z, service food everything- Barman Franck especially TOP NOTCH

Restaurant response

Response added on 23 Jan 2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review of your recent visit to Lionel. We are delighted that your entire experience met your expectations. We look forward to seeing you again very soon!

Ken Landry (2 reviews)

21 Jan 2026

Source: Google

5.0

By far, best of everything, food, service, décor, ambiance. Tip of the hat to Franck! Meilleur service à Montréal. LIONEL ALL THE WAY!

Restaurant response

Response added on 23 Jan 2026

A huge thank you from the entire team for this wonderful feedback about our employees. We're delighted to know that Franck's good humor and professionalism made a lasting impression on you! We hope to see you again soon.

T. (5 reviews)

3 Jan 2026

Source: Google

1.0

Update ** Following their response I proceeded to contact them via email as they proposed only to be left without a follow-up… Awful customer service. I reserved for a group of over 30 people a month in advance. The GM clearly proposed that we could choose from the lunch menu ($42) or the group menu ($60). He even confirmed that both menus would be placed on the table. Two days before our reservation, I called again to double-check, and they confirmed once more that we would have access to both options. But on the day of the event, the staff suddenly refused to let us order from the lunch menu. It felt misleading and unprofessional—especially after multiple confirmations. For a large group booking, this lack of transparency and last-minute change is completely unacceptable. I would not recommend this place for group events. As for the food, I ordered the risotto and was shocked at how undercooked the rice was. Instead of being creamy and tender, it was hard, grainy, and honestly unpleasant to eat. A basic risotto should never leave the kitchen in that state.

Restaurant response

Response added on 14 Dec 2025

Hello, on behalf of the entire team, we would like to apologize for any confusion that may have arisen from a menu change like this. We are generally more attentive to group reservations, as the holiday season is often hectic, and we strive to provide exceptional service and an unforgettable experience, which unfortunately was not the case for your group. If you would like to discuss this further, we strongly encourage you to email us at [email protected] to discuss your experience at the restaurant in more detail. We look forward to hearing from you.