Chez Lionel - Montréal

Larry Mattin (2 reviews)

5 May 2026

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5.0

Gabriel was awesome.

Adrian Maas (7 reviews)

3 May 2026

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4.0

Perfect Pre-game or Pre-event sport for the Bell Centre. Quick service, very good bistro food.

Tommy Boy (3 reviews)

1 May 2026

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5.0

Absolute wonderful service. Flew in from the United States and were treated like royalty here. The manager and waitstaff are top notch and the food was out of this world. Would recommend to anyone in the area traveling to Canada!

Andrew Laird (86 reviews)

30 Apr 2026

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2.3

Expensive lunch for Fish and ravioli badly cooked and badly seasoned. Only the tartare was acceptable- machine cut and no outstanding flavor but not too bad .

Brody T. (30 reviews)

24 Apr 2026

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3.7

This restaurant looks great, but the flavors don’t keep up with the aesthetics. The items are overpriced and uninspired. I ordered the blood pudding and my partner ordered the hanger steak. The pudding was just fine, and my partner’s steak was pretty, but tough and mediocre in flavor. For this being one of the most expensive meals we’ve had here it was a disappointment. That being said, the staff were all friendly and the ambience was well-curated.

Restaurant response

Response added on 27 Apr 2026

Good evening Mr. Brody T, we are sorry that the service you received did not meet your expectations that evening. If you would like to contact us and explain in more detail how your evening unfolded, you can write to the following email address: [email protected]

Max James (92 reviews)

23 Apr 2026

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1.0

Mouse traps everywhere! Don’t get the tartar…

Aly Virani (40 reviews)

19 Apr 2026

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4.7

The food was delicious. The oyster platter with bottle of cremant was incredible. The fois gras parfait was not as good as we had hoped... the rest of the food was very good! Would definitely go back again. The waiter was very good and knew his stuff. Good recommendations! The atmosphere was good not very busy but nice for a night out.

Restaurant response

Response added on 20 Apr 2026

We would like to thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent visit to our restaurant. We are delighted that the food and drinks met your expectations. We have passed on your comments regarding the foie gras to the kitchen and hope to welcome you back soon!

ᴊ (13 reviews)

17 Apr 2026

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4.3

Food was AMAZING and the service is great! I would definitely come back..

Stephanie Khattar (88 reviews)

8 Apr 2026

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5.0

One word. INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS 🤌🏼

Devan Haddock (9 reviews)

8 Apr 2026

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5.0

My husband and I were in town for a short visit and stumbled into Chez Lionel on a whim, without a reservation. We were greeted very warmly and shown to a table where we enjoyed a phenomenal meal. Everything, from the cocktails to the lobster bisque, fried oyster mushrooms, duck confit, hangar steak, and charcuterie and cheese board, was absolutely exceptional. The entire staff was friendly and welcoming, but John's service was outstanding. I would absolutely recommend Chez Lionel in a heartbeat!

laura brucculeri (3 reviews)

4 Apr 2026

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3.3

Best thing on the menu is the Beef Bourguignon! It was delicious !! The crème brûlée was also a very good choice for dessert .We sat at the bar and our waiter was amazing! He was super friendly and knowledgeable. The manager was very polite and friendly as well. I was not a fan of the fried calamari and would have enjoyed softer , warmer bread , but had a nice experience!

Lisa Le Brock (12 reviews)

3 Apr 2026

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5.0

Great service with our waiter Amine!

Beb (78 reviews)

24 Mar 2026

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5.0

When we went, there was an event menu where you can get one starter and one entree for 50$ CAD, which is a really good deal! The salmon tartare was great, slightly sour and very creamy, but the duck confit was amazing! A wonderful sweet salty sauce and soft duck with crispy skin. Would recommend!

Restaurant response

Response added on 30 Mar 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.

G S (6 reviews)

15 Mar 2026

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3.0

Oysters were terribly small and not tasty. Negroni cocktail contained practically no alcohol. Food did not justify the price.

Restaurant response

Response added on 17 Mar 2026

We are sorry to see that your experience in our restaurant did not live up to your expectations. Therefore we would greatly appreciate to have more information on your visit to better understand what happened, by email to [email protected] with the details of your visit. This will help us in our mission to always provide the best overall experience. Thank you, we look forward to having your feedback.

Chris (140 reviews)

12 Mar 2026

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4.3

The burger was a 3/10 but the rest was good. However, everything is too salty. Great service and ambiance!

Alexandre Bertolo (21 reviews)

3 Mar 2026

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3.3

I went for a business lunch, arrived 5 min before, asked for the reservation name and they placed me at a different table than my client (same reservation name). Thirst time for me, at least a good remember for my customer and I

Axel (146 reviews)

1 Mar 2026

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2.0

We dined at Chez Lionel on a weekend evening. The food was ok - but not up to par for what we paid. The steak tartare was weirdly seasoned, duck confit sauce stuck to the plate which was too hot, salmon tartare was bland, ravioli undercooked and grainy, and creme brulee was the thinnest I've ever seen. The restaurant is beautiful, but the quality could be improved. Edit: reached out to email owner sent and got no response.

Restaurant response

Good evening, we are sorry that your dining experience did not meet your expectations. If you would like to tell us more about your experience and give us the opportunity to invite you back to Chez Lionel for a more memorable dining experience, please write to us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Andréanne Delisle (4 reviews)

28 Feb 2026

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5.0

Frank is the best ♥️

Restaurant response

Response added on 2 Mar 2026

The entire team thanks you for your wonderful review of our restaurant. We are so happy that you had a delightful time at Chez Lionel. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

Julien Ducharme (7 reviews)

26 Feb 2026

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5.0

Frank - simply the best.

Restaurant response

Response added on 2 Mar 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.

Ewa Szymanska (2 reviews)

21 Feb 2026

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5.0

Frank was fabulous 👌 he had all the best cocktail suggestions and menu advice. We were in good hands - a lovely evening!

Restaurant response

Response added on 22 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.

Chloe Li (31 reviews)

17 Feb 2026

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5.0

Good spot

Restaurant response

Response added on 20 Feb 2026

The entire team thanks you for your wonderful review of our restaurant. We are so happy that you had a delightful time at Chez Lionel. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

Michael T (364 reviews)

13 Feb 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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!