L'Académie Laval

Georges Rbeiz (252 reviews)

6 Apr 2026

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4.0

Nice and cozy.. bring your own wine makes it 10xx better !!!

Jean-Jacques Dush, PMP (8 reviews)

5 Apr 2026

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2.3

Not sure if I will go back. Service and food not worth the money.

fred toye (1 review)

4 Apr 2026

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1.0

I went to have supper with my son and his Aunt. We ordered table d'hote: 1: Veal Scallopini with shrimps @$48.00. Include; A house salad or a soup. She chose a house salad 2: My order was, Braised Lamb Shank @ $49.00 My son ordered a Rib Steak A la carte @ $60.00 Then, there also 1 steak tartare @ $32.00, and a onion soup@ $13.00 1 pina colada @ 10.00 To my dismay to say, the food was terrible!! Not good at all. Ordered a house salad. The salad was rotten the tips were way over due, accompanied with just a little oil, no vin vinegar or balsamique vinegar, just oil. The Scallopini and Shrimps was creamy but no taste. The Shrimps (2) tasted like been out over night tastes very bad! It served with Fettuccine with tomatoe sauce ( was dry) NOT GOOD AT ALL FOR THE MONEY My plate: I took the house salad, but the salad was rodden, I returned it and ask for Soup du Jour, it was Cream of carrots and rice. It was very salty, I didn't eat it. The lamb shank. It's about 6 Oz. with a bone. The shanks was will cooked but very fatty accompanied with mash potatoes and 2 halves of mini red pepper, raw, not cooked or grilled, it still has the seeds in it!! Not very gastronomique for the price. My son could do better. My son's rib steak was rare, although he asked for medium, but eatable. The onion soup: Little cheese but quite salty. The Steak tartare was missing ingredients, like capers, egg yolks and French eshollats and Moutard Dijon. All in all, no taste. At last, the coffee. It was very disappointing! I thought at last I could have a good cup of coffee. But the coffee tasted like water, I don't know what kind of coffee they use, I know the coffee are expensive today, with the price we paid, at least the can use a good coffee. THE BILL CAME UP TO $275.33 INCUDING TIPS. ALL IN ALL. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED AND NEVER I WOULD RETURN TO THAT RESTAURANT L'ACADEMIE, IN LAVAL, NEVER AGAIN, AND I DON'T RECOMMEND ANY OF MY FRIENDS TO GO THERE. I RATE THIS RESTAURANT: 2 out of 10. VERY POOR AND OVER PRICED FOR THE QUALITY. NOT RECOMMENDED..

Fara Ciaravino (6 reviews)

24 Mar 2026

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5.0

We spent a great evening recently at this restaurant! They are under new management and the quality of food and service has significantly improved since the last time we had been there. We shared the shareable dish for 2 and it was delicious and more than enough food. It was prepared very well and served warm. We will definitely be back soon.!! Do yourself a favour and try it out!!

Kimberly (“Kimmy”) (3 reviews)

23 Mar 2026

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1.0

If I can give a 0 star I would. We visited this restaurant because we were considering hosting an event in May, but the experience was very disappointing. Unwelcoming from the start. Afghani, was the first person who greeted us. He was dismissive and not attentive at all. He was the only actual waiter to take orders for about 10 tables that were already eating. I looked around my surroundings to see what other people’s reactions are and let me tell you people were not happy at all. We waited about 10 minutes just for water, and when it arrived, the glass was dirty with old sticky Pepsi stains and the water itself tasted terrible. Like sewer water I swear ! The restaurant also had an unpleasant smell, and when we asked about the lunch menu, the staff were unhelpful and made us feel like an inconvenience. After waiting with little to no service (even with two kids), we decided to leave. No one acknowledged us or seemed to care (Afghani) . He could care less . Overall, very poor experience. We will not be hosting our event here. Will definitely tell people never to go there either !

Marie-Josee Tremblay (188 reviews)

21 Mar 2026

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4.7

Ash was our server and our host. He was so amazing that he is the main reason why we will return. Food was original, very tasty, served hot. The filet mignon was absolutely delicious. Pizza Margherita very good dough and nice toppings. Fettuccine Nastaba outstanding and the tartare of beef was one of the best we have had anywhere. Reasonably priced considering that you bring you own wine. We will return often. Thank you Ash.

Melanie L (4 reviews)

11 Mar 2026

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2.3

We went to L'Académie on January 29, 2026 for a birthday with 10 people, 8 adults and 2 kids. What should have been a joyful celebration turned into a four-hour ordeal where most of us left barely eating anything. Parking was easy, and at first glance, the restaurant looked clean and quiet. We were seated quickly, the menu is expensive, and the waiter was friendly, answering our questions and explaining the specials. Most of us ordered from the menu; I chose the special. The kids ordered spaghetti and chicken. We arrived at 5:30 PM. At 7:30 PM, two hours later was when I finally received my Caesar salad. The lettuce was ok and the dressing fine, but more than half of the leaves had turned rusty red. I had to remove most of it and ended up leaving the majority untouched. The kids got their meals shortly afterward. The rest of us were finally brought our entrees around 8:00 PM. Our table had ragu pasta, black olive pasta, medallions with pasta, and cheese gnocchi. My ragu pasta was so salty it was almost inedible. I even asked others to taste it. The ocean was sweeter. The gnocchi was like a soup, the medallions were tough and salty, and the pasta sauce was acidic. The kids’ chicken was dry she barely ate her favorite meat, and his spaghetti sauce was also acidic, that a little later the waiter offered him a pizza instead. I called the waiter over and asked him to taste it my dish. He said he would get me another plate. The owner came and explained the sauce had been made earlier but “shouldn’t be salty” and also offered a replacement. When the new plate arrived, it was identically salty. I took one bite and left it. Completely inedible. The waiter was polite, but we had waited two hours in a mostly empty restaurant only to get food we couldn’t eat. Almost no one at our table finished their meal, including the kids. Other tables were leaving plates unfinished too. The owner came back again, repeating that the sauce had been made earlier and trying to convince us it was normal. My mother then also pointed out that her black olive pasta had only TWO kalamata olives in the entire dish and mostly mushroom and eggplant. Finally, we had the birthday cake at 9:00 PM. By then, most of us including the kids had barely eaten. A few people resorted to plain pasta and bread just to have something. BTW the cake was good and the coffee the waiter made was also very good. We paid the full bill, more than the cost of a trip to Cuba for all of us and yet, after four hours, we ate almost nothing. The only positive: our waiter was incredibly friendly and patient. What should have been a happy birthday dinner became one of the most disappointing, frustrating, and inedible experiences we’ve ever had. We will never return.

John Toren (15 reviews)

6 Mar 2026

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4.7

Beef and barley soup is delicious! My wife's Veal plate was stunning as was the Calmare appetizer.

Evangelos Moudilos

2 Mar 2026

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2.0

Pasta was undercooked, our waiter ignored us for 45 minutes, took an hour to get our food and the pizza looked like it was store bought and costed three times the price

Mary Plaitis (11 reviews)

2 Mar 2026

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3.7

I understand the restaurant was very busy, especially since it seemed like there were a lot of big groups, however service took a long time. Our reservations were at 7:00 and we left at 11:00.

marc goulet (1 review)

1 Mar 2026

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3.3

My wife had the snails with cheese and the cheese was burnt. The lamb shanks had a strong taste and my steak was overcooked I asked for rare and I got medium.We spent 180$ and I was disappointed.

Val B. (2 reviews)

22 Feb 2026

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2.0

The plates were incredibly overpriced and the food wasn't even good. Do not recommend at all 👎

Cory (4 reviews)

15 Feb 2026

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1.0

We made a reservation more than two weeks in advance, expecting a smooth experience. Instead, we were told the restaurant was “too busy,” as if that excused what followed. If you can’t manage reservations booked weeks ahead, that’s a management failure — not the customer’s problem. We arrived early for our 7:30pm reservation and still had to wait while the table was being prepared. Once seated, our large party — split between two tables — was assigned only one server. For a restaurant charging $50–$100 per plate, that is completely unacceptable. We were ready to order shortly after sitting down, yet the server repeatedly tried to delay taking our order, even attempting to walk away twice until we insisted. We finally ordered around 8:00pm. What followed was outrageous: nearly two hours before our food began arriving. During the first hour, we asked multiple times about the status of our food and were repeatedly told it was “almost ready.” At around 1 hour and 15 minutes, we requested a manager, who blamed staffing issues and other reservations, promising the food would arrive in “five minutes.” At 1.5 hours, when I sought her out again, she avoided coming to speak with us. Another employee claimed to be the manager but refused to give his name or title. He denied knowing about the delay, blamed the kitchen, and accepted no accountability. Meanwhile, we watched numerous other tables — seated after us — order, eat, and finish while we were still waiting. At 10:00pm, two hours after ordering, our food finally began arriving, slowly and with items missing. The quality did not justify the price or the wait. Afterward, management admitted our table had essentially been forgotten and proceeded to blame the server and kitchen staff. The service was disorganized, management was dismissive, and there was zero accountability from start to finish. For a restaurant positioning itself as upscale, the experience was beyond disappointing — it was unacceptable. It's great to appear like a fancy restaurant, but if the service and food is absolutely garbage, it is some what pointless.

Chris Lazaros (2 reviews)

15 Feb 2026

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1.0

We booked a reservation a week in advance for Valentine’s Day. After being seated, it took over an hour to be seen by a waiter. After being seated for over 2 hours we still had not received our main meals. People around us that were seated over an hour after we arrived received their food before us. Many tables around us that were seated around the same time as us also experienced similar service. At this time, up to 2.5 hours at this point, these tables including us asked for the bill for our appetizers. There was no food being served in sight.

Samer Talih (3 reviews)

14 Feb 2026

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5.0

We had a wonderful dining experience months ago at Académie Laval, so we decided to return today for Valentine’s Day. To start with, not only was the entire staff super friendly, but the restaurant owner himself gave us great attention, warmth, and a true sense of hospitality. The food was nothing short of the finest cuisine we have ever had, and the beautiful ambiance truly enhanced our wonderful experience. We highly recommend Académie Laval to anyone who appreciates fine cuisine and a cozy dining atmosphere with an exotic touch.

maria

12 Feb 2026

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5.0

Very good restaurant, recommend the steak!

Nick Aboukheir (7 reviews)

9 Feb 2026

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1.0

Very bad choice I made tonight to eat at this restaurant. We had to wait 2 hours to get our foods..speak to the owner houssam. Telling him about my refrustration. He said nothing he can do..the foods not really good..I order chicken Parmigiano..the sauce too dry. Chicken over fried. And the vegetables very cold..service very bad..and the washroom is disgusting..no recommendations,.the manager has no experience whatsoever in this business how to manage a restaurant. I told him I am being waiting for my order 2 hours he said I have 360 people in the restaurant what do u want me to do...(if u can't manage this kind of business shouldn't be in the right place)

Restaurant response

Response added on 8 Feb 2026

Thank you for your feedback. I personally assisted you during your visit after you mentioned a medical condition, and your order was prioritized immediately. When you felt your chicken was dry, we proposed to you to change your plate and you told me that's ok, we brought you extra sauce right away. At the end of your meal, you requested that your entire bill be covered, which unfortunately we could not accommodate. We take cleanliness and service seriously and will review your comments with our team. Thank you for sharing your experience. Issam

Ellie Sh (5 reviews)

8 Feb 2026

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5.0

Spacious restaurant! Perfect family dining place. Calamari is so crispy & delicious. We had lobster and steak- excellent! We will definitely be back soon!

Restaurant response

Response added on 8 Feb 2026

Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the calamari, lobster, and steak — and that our space felt perfect for family dining. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back very soon! — L’équipe de L’Académie Laval 🍷

Gab Pelo (16 reviews)

7 Feb 2026

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5.0

Really good food and service

Jennifer Mendoza Pedraza (1 review)

7 Feb 2026

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5.0

I really enjoyed the food, great taste, thank you so much for the incredible service.

Stephane Duburre (2 reviews)

6 Feb 2026

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4.7

Grate place and good food for family reunion

Amer Azzizi (24 reviews)

3 Feb 2026

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4.7

Friendly atmosphere bring your own alcohol nice clean and fun

Gisella Scalia (4 reviews)

11 Jan 2026

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3.7

We waited more than an hour to receive our food. We had to ask for bread as they didn’t bring it until more than 45 minutes after we ordered our meal. They brought my husband the wrong order. He had to wait for them to make it again. I had the veal scallopini limone piccata and my hubby had veal scallopini a la Marsala. Each dish came with a side of pasta. We had the caramel carrot cheesecake slice for dessert(11$).

Lea (2 reviews)

10 Jan 2026

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1.0

Terrible, food is super tasteless, it’s super overpriced, and the manager is very rude.

Chef Estefano Michealo (19 reviews)

3 Jan 2026

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5.0

The best restaurant in Laval yummy food