Best Boutique-Counter Restaurants in Saint-Lambert (2026) - Reviews & Menus

Café RICARDO

Opens Tomorrow at 9 am

(1981)

Saint-Lambert

Bistro Breakfast Regional Desserts & Sweets Tartare Salads

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Review Summary

Café Ricardo comes across as a bright, modern yet intimate spot where the service is consistently attentive and accommodating, especially for allergies and family gatherings; the food earns frequent praise for its precision and flavor, with brunch standouts like the salmon waffle and croque Madame, along with tasty sandwiches, fresh salads, and a dessert lineup that includes matcha pistachio cookies, and the chia pudding with strawberry and rhubarb; the menu changes regularly and generally delivers high quality, though a few reviews note prices are steep and portions can be small for the cost; the atmosphere, particularly on the terrace, is described as lively yet pleasant, and nearby parking makes visits convenient, with many guests citing easy returns to try more dishes or to celebrate occasions; the experience is consistently described as friendly, professional, and worth visiting again.View restaurant profile

Restaurant Brava Grill #1

Discover the best charcoal-grilled dishes, prepared with passion and authentic flavors.

Open until 11 pm

(224)

Longueuil, Greenfield Park

Portuguese Market Grill Poutine Sandwiches Seafood/Fish

Review Summary

Brava Grill comes across as a welcoming calm spot with generous portions and good value, offering a largely gluten free menu and careful cross contamination practices that make it a reliable choice for celiac diners; the menu features succulent piri piri chicken, Portuguese style chicken and chorizo, ribs, poutine and other hearty plates, all described as tasty and served hot, with portions generous enough for leftovers and sauces that bring real flavor; staff are consistently friendly and attentive, and ordering online or taking out is smooth and efficient, while some comments note that the dine in ambiance isn’t as strong because meals are often served in boxes with plastic utensils; overall Brava Grill is seen as a top pick for gluten free options, generous portions, and tasty, well seasoned dishes at a reasonable price, with many diners planning to return.View restaurant profile

Épicerie Alimentari Sud

Open until 6 pm

(107)

Saint-Lambert

Café Ice Cream Desserts & Sweets Sandwiches Pastries Italian

Review Summary

Reviews of Épicerie Alimentari Sud show a mix of strong positives and some drawbacks, with praise for delicious paninis and a broad Italian product selection that includes sauces, cheese, pasta, cookies, and snacks and for friendly service that makes it feel like a hidden gem on the South Shore. Some visitors note standout items such as the prosciutto sandwich and a vegetarian option, as well as good bread, while others report that pizza sauce runs out regularly and that burrata can be forgotten in orders. Hours posted online sometimes lead to disappointment when doors close earlier than expected, adding to a sense that consistency and reliability can be uneven. Overall, the impression is of tasty offerings and a well curated lineup, with room for improvement in stock availability and service consistency.View restaurant profile

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Pâtisserie Juste une Fois

Open until 6 pm

(33)

Saint-Lambert

Bakery Sandwiches Salads Pastries

Review Summary

Reviewers describe Pâtisserie Juste une Fois as a welcome nearby find with an amazing birthday cake and consistently high quality pastries, especially the mini chocolate mango cake and the biscuits made with cacao that are really good; it opens early on weekends and the service is praised; apple turnovers are excellent and overall the impressions emphasize quality, tasty treats, and friendly service, with one note that the vegan biscuit is a bit pricey.View restaurant profile

Boulangerie Pagé

Boulangerie - Patisserie - Café -Traiteur

Open until 4:30 pm

(46)

Saint-Lambert

Bakery Pastries Desserts & Sweets Café Soups Salads

Review Summary

Reviewers describe Boulangerie Pagé as offering excellent pastries and sandwiches with a very good coffee and a relaxing atmosphere, plus friendly staff; the suisse chocolate is highlighted as a standout. Some accounts praise the overall quality and calm setting in a nice neighborhood. However other experiences point to hygiene issues with flies around the pastry counter and several items not being fresh, including hard bread and croissants and dry pastries such as tiramisu; in some cases mold and spoilage were noted and returned at the counter. Prices are described by some as high for the majority of items, with uneven freshness across offerings. In sum, the place delivers enjoyable service and strong items for many customers, but inconsistency in freshness and hygiene and higher prices temper the impression.View restaurant profile