L'Express

Dave Byrne (22 reviews)

23 May 2026

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4.7

Service and atmosphere were excellent. Duck confite and Grilled Salmon were good. Desserts could have been skipped, not the best

Ivan Zosimov (3 reviews)

21 May 2026

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5.0

One of the rarest gems in all of Canada my European mind comprehends!!! SO GOOD. Definitely try profiteroles!

Pierre Menassa (8 reviews)

21 May 2026

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5.0

Excellent french restaurant. A reservation is a must.

Robert D'Souza (200 reviews)

17 May 2026

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4.0

Very lovely lunch. Sat at the bar. Nice vibe to the place. Staff very focused on in and out. The octopus was insane. The quail was ok. Would go again and try more as the people next to me at the bar had some lovely looking things; salmon and beef tartare. The fries looked incredible.

Mani H (13 reviews)

17 May 2026

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5.0

I really enjoyed the easy ordering and the friendly staff. The food was great and the overall atmosphere was very pleasant. I will be coming back to try more of the menu items. It’s a very good place for anyone looking for a nice and relaxing experience. The vibe here is truly wonderful.

Kamil Gracki (353 reviews)

15 May 2026

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4.3

Stylish place with a good food but very loud in a busy evening. Very big choice of wines

Avalon Pinto (48 reviews)

14 May 2026

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5.0

A quaint pub type pizzeria. Lovely owners and food. Had the house wine a salad and a pizza. Delicious. JJ and Helene were simply amazing.

C Stones (41 reviews)

12 May 2026

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5.0

A divine experience from start to finish. Michelin starred as of 2025, but don’t expect pretentious prices and small portions! L’Express delivers on all fronts. It was charming, reasonably priced, generous portions, and the staff were lovely. We shared a bottle of wine, the burrata salad, ravioli, rainbow trout, and duck confit. Everything was mouth wateringly delicious. Highly recommend for a fine dining experience of French food in Montreal!

Yuetong Shi (12 reviews)

11 May 2026

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1.7

I’m disappointed about my experience here, I and my friend went for a lunch, My friend ordered a starter and a main, but I only ordered a main that worths $21. No service for me at all, the server smiled at my friend and gave me a cold attitude. No one helped me to hang my backpack, I had to bring it to the table. Waited way too long before our order was taken. My glass was empty for half of the time and no water available. The server didn’t split the bill originally, wasted our time and he didn’t even say sorry. The server almost ignored me, only asked my friend still or sparkling, wine or not, finished the dish or not, or if she would like to take a look at the dessert menu and never paid any attention to me. Except when he handed us the card reader, he let me pay the bill before my friend. He was gazing at the amount of tips I was entering, I was upset, I entered zero, he impatiently asked me “receipt?” But after my friend finished her payment, he smiled and said thank you, have a nice day. This sucks, would not come back again.

Annie W (5 reviews)

11 May 2026

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5.0

We ordered the herring, the bone marrow, the duck confit and the steak with fries. They were all so delicious! Favourite being the herring dish, the fish paired with the green apples and potatoes was so well balanced. Each meal was very well portioned as well, perfect size to taste and enjoy each dish without getting too bored. The desserts were wonderful as well, favourite was the basque cheesecake! Would definitely come again and recommend for others!

jasmine kh (2 reviews)

10 May 2026

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2.0

Overall disappointing tbh. tried to convince myself to love it but food was mediocre to say the least, especially the main dishes (steak frites & salmon). Very bland, barely edible.

YiYang Tan (Scott) (16 reviews)

5 May 2026

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4.7

We went to the well known L’express, and we had an excellent experience! We made a reservation in advance at a later period around 8PM-9PM. There were still lots of clients and a bit noisy, which I think is the reason why the waitress was a bit late and didn’t answer our call at the first moment. There’re unlimited baguette and tiny pickles on the table. Manu was print in handwriting font which is a bit hard to identify, plz go to their official website to do the research first if you have difficulty with it! But the most important thing is, the food and the drinks are amazing! The vibe is comfortable and chill, and it was a great experience to have a wonderful anniversary dinner here. BTW, the pickle is a bit sour, make sure you are ready for it!

元William (7 reviews)

4 May 2026

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2.0

Extremely bad and unfriendly to foreigners. Their menu is written in fancy script and I couldn't make it out at all. Even when I asked the waiter for help, he just ignored me. I really don't recommend it.

Marc-daniel Dupuy (1 review)

4 May 2026

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5.0

Excellent service

Kingsley Lo (83 reviews)

4 May 2026

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5.0

Great dining experience and good value of money! Highly recommended French restaurant in Montreal.

Özlem cetin (1 review)

3 May 2026

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1.0

Don’t let clients in when you’re just about to close (after they ask you if they can still dine) if it’s to be rude and rough with them. Two years later like 10 minutes after the experience, I don’t remember anything of it on a culinary level, only that I spent 200$ on a dinner for two to be mistreated by the manager.

Chaimaa El Mouslih (12 reviews)

2 May 2026

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1.0

Had dinner here yesterday and got food poisoning!! Had the steak, liver pate and salad. Have been sick since. Very disappointed especially since they claim the ingredients are all fresh.

Tatiana Grishina

1 May 2026

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4.7

We felt like in authentic French restaurant. All dishes were delicious and well served. Thank you for this experience!

Dave (240 reviews)

30 Apr 2026

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5.0

My partner has being coming to this busy French-bistro style restaurant for around 40 years, and I have visited several times - it never lets us down. Great menu of French classics and specials, efficient, friendly service and great wines. It was difficult to choose, but I went for: - Smoked herring from lles-de-la-Madeleine - Veal kidneys in mustard sauce - Ile flottante with caramel The smoked herring was served warm on thinly sliced potatoes. Excellent. The veal kidneys were cooked pink, in a rich, mustard sauce. So good. The lle Flottante was huge (a bit too big), really good and beautifully presented with large pieces of perfect peanut brittle. A really good meal, in really good surroundings, nice atmosphere and friendly, efficient service. We left very satisfied and very full! (Also posted to my food blog on Instagram @AbbeyKing16)

Kim ST (58 reviews)

30 Apr 2026

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5.0

Excellent foods and services!

Minho Lee (5 reviews)

28 Apr 2026

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4.7

Best quality for the price! Good service as well!

Carlos Cruz (18 reviews)

27 Apr 2026

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5.0

A cozy restaurant with established in 1981.

Nicholas De Freitas (46 reviews)

25 Apr 2026

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5.0

Such a classic french bistro! Learned that the same titles restaurant on park ave in manhattan is not connected. And as someone who went to both now, can’t stand up to the real French Montréal version!

ray shamsa (124 reviews)

25 Apr 2026

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4.7

Feels like a french bistro. Steak was disappointing. Bonmerow was great. Octopus great

Adeshinu Afolabi (10 reviews)

23 Apr 2026

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5.0

L’Express is truly one of the best places in Montréal to experience a classic French dining atmosphere. The service is fast, professional, and very experienced. Even though it’s busy, everything runs smoothly. You can really feel the Parisian vibe the black-and-white flooring, bar seating, and energetic atmosphere are all spot on. If you want to experience a true French dining experience in Montréal, this place is absolutely a must.