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Restaurant Benjamin - Fine Dining / Upscale Restaurants Near: H4E1A2New
≈ 2.9 km

Restaurant Benjamin

French-style restaurant in the heart of downtown Montreal
 Opens Today at 11:30 am
(115)
Downtown
SteakhouseFrenchBistroGrillSeafood/Fish

Mentioned in: Best New Restaurants in Montreal (March 2026)At the RestoMontreal Team Table: Our January 2026 Media Invitations and FavouritesView More

Review Summary

Guest impressions of Restaurant Benjamin describe a warm, intimate setting with attentive, professional service and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu blends French steakhouse staples with creative touches, delivering tender steaks, flavorful boeuf, and well prepared seafood and classics like escargots and onion soup, while the cocktail and wine programs receive frequent praise. Many reviews mention knowledgeable staff guiding pairings and recommendations, making for smooth lunches and memorable dinners, including celebrations that feel well cared for. The kitchen is praised for careful preparation, balanced flavors, and appealing presentations, and the desserts and amuse bouches are often noted as delightful. Occasional comments about price or seating exist, but the overall sentiment points to a standout experience worth returning to.View restaurant profile
Celeste - Fine Dining / Upscale Restaurants Near: H4E1A2New
≈ 2.7 km

Celeste

Opens Today at 5:30 pm
(39)
Downtown
ItalianMediterranean

Mentioned in: The Best Spots for Dirty Martinis in MontrealBest New Restaurants in Montreal (March 2026)View More

Review Summary

Reviews collectively describe Celeste as a stunning, inviting dining room with beautiful décor, a warm, attentive staff, and a vibe that blends refined elegance with comfort. The food is consistently praised for freshness and flavor, with highlights such as cannelloni, mushroom pasta, branzino tartar, calamari, and raw tuna, along with a standout stracciatella salad, cowgirl cut steak, and crispy duck fat potatoes; desserts like a chocolate cake are repeatedly cited as exceptional. Drinks, including red wine from Puglia and espresso martinis, are noted as well balanced, and the bread is described as amazingly fresh. While the restaurant is seen as on the pricier side, many feel the quality, presentation, and service make the experience worthwhile, making it a popular choice for special occasions, date nights, or lively evenings with friends. The atmosphere and staff are consistently described as top notch, with guests leaving eager to return to Celeste for another memorable night out.View restaurant profile

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