Chez Lionel - Montréal

Stephanie Khattar (88 reviews)

8 Apr 2026

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5.0

One word. INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS 🤌🏼

Devan Haddock (9 reviews)

8 Apr 2026

Source: Google

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

Source: Google

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

Source: Google

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

Source: Google

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

Response added on 22 Feb 2026

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

Source: Google

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

Source: Google

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

Source: Google

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

Source: Google

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

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.