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What guests say about Le Passé Composé (Vieux-Montréal)

Le Passé Composé receives a lot of praise for the quality of the food, the polished atmosphere, and the pleasant decor, with several customers saying they ate very well. The service is often described as attentive and warm, but a few reviews also mention delays, inconsistent organization, and sometimes a brusque welcome. The portions are often seen as generous, but the price frequently comes up as a concern, with several people finding the experience a bit expensive for what is served. Several comments also note that the menu has changed and that some options are limited, which may be less appealing to regulars.

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Reviews / Ratings for Le Passé Composé (Vieux-Montréal)

Photo of TTT
5 Jun 2026
Source: Google
1.0

I visited this restaurant during a trip to Montreal and unfortunately it turned out to be the most disappointing dining experience of my entire trip. I had a reservation for 12:30 PM on June 4. After being seated, we waited approximately 30 minutes before any food arrived, and no one provided an update on the delay unless I specifically asked. When the food finally arrived, the foie gras was cold inside, which was very disappointing for a dish of that standard. What was even more frustrating was the service. During the 30-minute wait, our server only came to the table twice to pour water. At the time, the only thing on our table was a smoothie. Later, when I raised concerns while paying, the server repeatedly insisted that he had checked on us and that everything was fine. I explained multiple times that when he checked on us, no food had arrived yet, so it was impossible for us to comment on the meal or service. Despite this, he continued to repeat the same point instead of acknowledging the issue. After the food arrived, no staff member came back to check on our table. No one asked how the food was, whether we needed anything, or if there were any problems. At one point I needed an extra fork and couldn’t find anyone to help. Even basic service was lacking. Our water glasses remained empty for the rest of the meal and were never refilled. By the end of lunch, every glass at our table was empty, yet no staff member noticed. What disappointed me most was the lack of accountability. When I expressed my concerns, there was no apology and no acknowledgment that the service may have fallen short. I was simply told there was no manager available and that I should send an email instead. I understand restaurants can be busy, but poor communication, inattentive service, food quality issues, and a dismissive response to customer feedback made this a very disappointing experience.

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Photo of Yuyi Zhao
4 Jun 2026
Source: Google
1.0

Extremely disappointing experience. When I arrived, the waitress directed me to an indoor table without even asking whether I preferred to sit inside or outside, despite it being a beautiful day and the patio being nearly empty. After I ordered both food and drinks, my drinks never arrived. At one point I got up to use the restroom and specifically asked a waitress where it was, making it clear that I was not leaving. When I returned a few minutes later, they had seated another party at my table. Throughout the entire visit, it felt like no one was paying attention to me. The service was inattentive from start to finish, and the situation with my table was simply unacceptable. The food portions were surprisingly small for the price — $39 CAD for the dish and still left hungry. There are plenty of other restaurants in Montreal that value their customers and offer better value. Save yourself the time, money, and frustration, and skip this place.

Photo of Aamir
1 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Been here twice and it's been a solid 10/10 both times. The presentation, food, and service are all immaculate. Every dish offers a new taste to explore. We tried the Foie Gras, Rustic and the French Toast and I'll definitely be back to try more!

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Response added on 2 Jun 2026
Hello Aamir, Wow, thank you for coming back a second time and for sharing such a kind review! ✨ We're so happy to hear that both visits were a hit! We'll be ready for you when it's time to come back and work your way through the rest of the menu. 🥐
Photo of Silvana Yin
30 May 2026
Source: Google
1.0

The seating arrangement is poorly thought out—cramped, uncomfortable, and with virtually no privacy. To make matters worse, the staff initially tried to seat us at a table right next to her reception desk and entrance, even though many other tables were still empty. I honestly have no idea what they were thinking. We felt like we were practically sharing a table with strangers all the time. The food was very disappointing. The quality and flavor simply didn’t justify the price, and most dishes were overly salty and greasy. This restaurant used to have a great reputation, but I’ve heard it changed ownership at some point. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be the same place anymore.

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Response added on 2 Jun 2026
Hello Silvana, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand that seating preferences can have a significant impact on a meal, and we regret that the table initially offered did not feel comfortable for you. Our team always tries to accommodate guests as best as possible while balancing reservations, table assignments, and service flow throughout the restaurant. We're also disappointed to hear that you did not enjoy the food. Our culinary approach is centered around high-quality ingredients, many of which are sourced from Quebec producers that we are proud to work with. From specialty meats and foie gras to local eggs, maple products, and other carefully selected ingredients. We understand that value and taste are subjective, but we genuinely strive to deliver quality that reflects the care and sourcing behind every plate. While Le Passé Composé has evolved over the years, our commitment remains the same: to offer memorable brunches made with passion and exceptional ingredients. Thank you again for your comments. We take all feedback seriously and will continue working to improve the experience we provide to our guests. Le Passé Composé Team 💛
Photo of Saeed
29 May 2026
Source: Google
3.7

I read a review about their poor/slow service right before I go there and I can tell you that is 100% right. There were 12 occupied tables and only 2 waiters which were doing everything. (greeting customers and showing them their tables, bringing water, taking orders, delivering foods, checking on customers, getting the bill from the machine at the bar, cleaning tables after each group) these all mean that honestly those 2 girls were doing their best and the problem is lack of man power. we received our food after a reasonable wait but our Latte came after we completely finished our plates (you can see in the photos). food tastes good but is way overpriced.

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Response added on 2 Jun 2026
Hello Saeed, Thank you for your thoughtful review and for taking the time to share your experience. We especially appreciate your kind words about our service team. The two servers working that day truly gave it their all, and we're happy that their efforts didn't go unnoticed. You're absolutely right, service can be slower than we'd like. It's a challenge we're actively working to address, and improving the guest experience is a priority for us. We're sorry that your latte arrived after your meal, that's certainly not the experience we aim to provide. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, and we sincerely appreciate your honest feedback. We hope we'll have the chance to welcome you back for an even better experience next time. 💛
Photo of Samson (chopstixinthesix)
27 May 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Stumbled upon this Brunch spot in MTL. This Crispy Ocean Burger is mind-blowing good, it’s got a MASSIVE piece of Fried Cod, Trout Roe, Yogurt, Dill-infused Slaw, served between a soft Brioche Bun with side Fries or Potatoes! Trout Roe wasn’t really coming through flavour wise, but it was a satisfying Burger overall👏🏻

Photo of Diana Diana
25 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Very delicious, great service, a bit pricey but worth it. Loved the atmosphere!

Photo of Zheng Chenhao
25 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Food is very delicious, services are fantastic. The double portion foie gras melts smoothly once it get in my mouth.

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Photo of Daniel G
22 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Exquisite service and food . A1. ✓ No complaints.

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Response added on 22 May 2026
Thank you so much Daniel! 😊 We’re so happy you enjoyed both the food and the service. “A1” is exactly what we love to hear! 🥐✨ Hope to welcome you back again very soon.
Photo of Max
21 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The food is excellent

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Response added on 22 May 2026
Thank you so much Max! We’re so happy you enjoyed the food. Hope to welcome you back for another brunch very soon! 🥐
Photo of Nika
18 May 2026
Source: Google
3.0

I went here with my friends this past weekend. The food was pretty good and smoothie was definitely worth the price. However, it seemingly took almost an entire morning to get the food. It took a while for them to take our order, I would say 15 minutes. Another 15 to 20 to actually get the beverages. I finished my entire pint glass of smoothie (and then some)which I was sipping on slowly before we even got the food. I would say total maybe 45-60 minutes to get food. When we got the food all three of my friends had their food and it took mine an additional 10 minutes to come out. By that time my food was lukewarm, starting to get cold. They gave me the wrong side dish which took another ten minutes to sort out. Even though the food wasn’t hot it was decent, the side of mushrooms was excellent and warm. After finishing up it took even more time for the check to come out (15-20 minutes). We went there for breakfast and ended up getting out at lunch. Felt like we spent the whole morning there because essentially we did. The worst and most egregious part, a friend of mine went to the bathroom and came out at the same time as one of the staff (unisex bathroom) and as soon as he came out he went right to the kitchen without washing his hands. This stall did not have a sink by the way. He appeared to be kitchen staff as he was wearing an apron. Really the last thing you want to see after you just ate. Waiting all morning for almost cold food was extremely annoying and I question the sanitation practices or enforcement.

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Restaurant response
Response added on 22 May 2026
Hi Nika, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. What you experienced was unfortunately the result of a perfect storm for us that weekend. We were a few team members down during a very busy long weekend service, and things escalated quickly from there. The delays in taking orders, getting drinks and food out, as well as the timing issues with your plate and side dish are not reflective of the experience we aim to provide. While we’re happy to hear you still enjoyed parts of the meal — especially the smoothie and mushrooms — we understand how frustrating it is when a breakfast outing turns into such a long wait. Regarding the sanitation concern, there is in fact a sink, soap, and paper towels directly inside that washroom. From the dining room perspective we understand how this may have appeared, but staff hygiene protocols remain mandatory and are taken seriously at all times. We appreciate the honest feedback, especially during weekends where service pressure exposed operational gaps that we are actively working on improving. Best regards, The Passé Composé Team ✨
Photo of Mac P
17 May 2026
Source: Google
2.0

Bad and slow service, and incredibly pricey in a way that isn't represented in the dishes or experience. Not sure they had enough servers working. Didn't get menus for 15 mins after being sat for a reservation, didn't get drinks until after food was brought out. Food came out and sat for 10 mins while we waited for cutlery and napkins to eat with. We watched a dog get sat outside and given a bowl of water before we got our drinks. Two stars for the French toast and sides, the duck confit with marrow was way too rich and imbalanced. French toast was heavy and greasy but tasted good, with fruit to balance heaviness, nothing special. Wouldn't go back, wouldn't recommend. Best part of our visit was the playlist. A note for tea drinkers - they don't have a way for you to pour all your tea at once when steeped. so any cup beyond your first will be bitter as there's no way to remove the loose leaves they give for the tea. The leaves arent also fully filtered so you will get leaves in your cup.

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Photo of Nour Allam
17 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great food and great ambiance very delicious meals

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Photo of Nick H
16 May 2026
Source: Google
3.7

My girlfriend and I heard many great things about Passé Composé so we were very excited to come try this place out. Overall, the vibes were great (we were seated outside on the patio) and the service was friendly but a bit slow. We ordered the Smoked Salmon Waffle and the Passé Composé Bagel with a side of fries. The waffle came with a healthy portion of spinach that was cooked well in the garlic butter, but perhaps a bit too much for the amount of smoke salmon that came with it. The waffle was great to absorb all the Hollandaise sauce and the yolk from the duck egg, but did not add any extra flavour or texture to the dish. The bagel was solid but did not exceed expectations. The jalapeño and lime yoghurt elevated the flavour of the salmon but the bagel was a bit bland otherwise. The crispness of fried avocados added to the texture profile though. Overall, we had a good brunch but it was not worth the price.

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Photo of Julia Schur
9 May 2026
Source: Google
2.7

I went for Mother’s Day and the service was so bad I certainly won’t go back. The space itself is nice but some of the seating is really inconvenient (they seat people without any consideration if they are elderly or children who need more space). I had made a reservation ahead. The food took a long time to come despite it not being that busy. The coffee (a cappuchino) was not drinkable but I didn’t complain about it. They then brought in old fries that were cold without our mains. Again I didn’t complain and just put them aside as it wasn’t eatable. They then brought the mains a while layer which were good (cod burger and bagel) . They sent an additional fry which wasn’t old “from the chef” who I guess realized he sent us old cold food. I had asked for a side of avocado, just avocado for my baby to have (shocking request for a brunch…) that caused quite an issue. The manager came with some fried foods and was very rude and abrasive as if I had done something wrong for asking for avocado and I explained I had specifically just asked for a side for my baby to have. Allegedly there was no avocado or fresh fruit without seasoning for my baby. I asked for the Check so i could leave. I had also asked for a piece of toast which was brought only once every dish was finished and we had already asked for the Check. The service was dreadful and the manager in front of us was saying she would speak to the waiter who dared say they had avocado in the kitchen. Whole thing was very weird. I think it’s a decent Space if you are 20 yo woman who want to brunch with a girlfriend but if you need or expect any quality service or help picking a dish… skip it. And make sure you don’t ask for a side of avocado!

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Photo of shima jobbehdari
5 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Absolutely loved my experience at Le Passé Composé. The atmosphere is warm and charming, perfect for a relaxed brunch or a cozy meal. The food was beautifully presented and full of flavor—everything felt fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The staff were friendly and attentive without being overwhelming. Definitely one of those places you keep thinking about after you leave. I’ll be coming back for sure.

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Restaurant response
Response added on 8 May 2026
Hi Shima, Thank you so much for this beautiful review ✨ We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the full experience — from the warm atmosphere to the care put into every plate. Your words about the food, the ambiance and our team mean a lot to us. Creating a place people keep thinking about even after they leave… that’s exactly what we hope for. We can’t wait to welcome you back very soon. Le Passé Composé Team
Photo of Rhian P
2 May 2026
Source: Google
4.3

Food was delicious, service was a little disorganized and the tables were crammed together, we couldn't get in or out of seats easily.

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Photo of Carly Holmstrom
2 May 2026
Source: Google
2.7

Honnestly this place was very disappointing. The restaurant itself is beautiful but the food is trying to hard to be elevated dinning and it is not working out. I ordered the roasted beef sirloin poached egg, the plate lacked taste and texture it was essentially just mush with a 35$ price tag.

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Photo of Laya Rafiee Sevyeri
27 Apr 2026
Source: Google
1.7

A true “French” experience (and not in a good way), inattentive waitresses who barely come to your table. The chairs were also unclean, with hair on them. Our waitress even spilled water on the table and never came back to clean it; we waited a good 10 minutes before asking another waiter to take care of it. The food was good, but not worth the price definitely. It also took more than 30 minutes for our food to arrive. They used to be located in the another part pf Old Port about four years ago, and it was genuinely amazing back then. Now, it feels like they’re just carrying the name.

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Photo of Lina Gonzalez
27 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Beautiful and delicious spot in Montreal. The food was absolutely delicious with generous portions, the service was great with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

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Photo of Solmaz Massoudi
27 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Nice restaurant with good food. The service was a bit slow, but it’s understandable since they were busy. If you’re not in a rush and want to enjoy time chatting with friends, it’s a great spot. The menu is a bit limited though, so it’s worth checking it beforehand.

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Photo of Mateo A.
20 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I really enjoyed my brunch there; everything was excellent from the food to the service. You can tell there’s real attention to detail in every plate, fresh ingredients, beautiful presentation, and flavors that stand out without being overdone. Eggs Benedict were perfectly executed, and the bone marrow was rich, bold, and definitely a highlight. The atmosphere is cozy yet refined, and the service is attentive and knowledgeable, which really completes the experience

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Photo of Aly Virani
18 Apr 2026
Source: Google
3.7

Food was good but there are definitely other places that offer better value for what you are paying... Great location and atmosphere but not sure I would come back for a 1 item $50 breakfast/brunch with coffee.

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Response added on 20 Apr 2026
Thank you Aly for your feedback and for visiting us. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and location! 🥐 We understand your point regarding pricing, and we’d like to mention that our menu reflects the quality of the ingredients we carefully select. We work with exceptional Québec producers such as Porc Gaspor, Cane Blanche eggs, as well as foie gras, duck and marrow from Gourmet d’Amérique, to name just a few. Each plate is crafted with a focus on freshness, local sourcing and a high-end brunch experience. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you again. Le Passé Composé Team
Photo of Pardis Amiri
12 Apr 2026
Source: Google
3.0

I tried two items out of their brunch menu + two smoothies, the Rustic & the French Toast + Strawberry & Dubia Royal smoothies. If you like mushrooms, you would absolutely love the Rustic, it was very delicious and well-made dish, I enjoyed it a lot! On the other hand, however, the French Toast was the worst I've ever had in my entire life, and I'm a person who loves French Toast! Nevertheless, this was so poorly done that I couldn't even finish one of the breads out of the two, it was fried with something like bread crumbs on top, it was too greasy, and had an awful texture. Regarding the smoothies, the Strawberry one was very delicious, but I wasn't a big fan of their Dubai Royal. As for their service, both times they brought my smoothie almost at the end of my meal. When I requested to take the rest with me, they brought me the to-go glass on the table to do it myself!! This is not a service one would expect to receive in a restaurant on this level and with this vibe.

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Photo of MN M
11 Apr 2026
Source: Google
3.0

We experienced a long wait time of over 30 minutes for our food, which impacted the overall experience. Although the portions are generous, they come at a high price point. Offering smaller portion sizes could be a great way to reduce both costs and food waste.

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  • Sunday 09:00 - 15:00
  • Monday 10:00 - 15:00
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 15:00
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 15:00
  • Thursday 10:00 - 15:00
  • Friday 10:00 - 15:00
  • Saturday 09:00 - 15:00

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