Best French Restaurants in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (2026) - Reviews & Menus

Restaurant Cabotins

Open until 10 pm

(719)

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montreal-East

French Tartare Gluten-free Options

Mentioned in: Best Places for Tartare in Montreal

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Cabotins feels warm and inviting with original decor and a neighborhood vibe, while the seasonal menu shines with fresh local ingredients and inventive dishes such as gravlax, shrimp tartine, and wagyu inspired creations, all served by attentive, friendly staff in a refined yet approachable setting; portions are generous and the value is good, and the overall experience is praised for great service, a magical ambiance, and the sense that the menu keeps reinventing itself, inviting return visits for the next surprise.View restaurant profile

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Bistro Le Cerf-Volant

Bring your own wine bistro serving French-inspired market cuisine!

Open until 10 pm

(525)

Tétreaultville-Mercier-Est, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Bistro Market Creative Vegetarian French Tartare

Mentioned in: The Best Bring Your Own Wine Restaurants in Montreal

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Diners describe Bistro Le Cerf-Volant as a cozy, stylish spot where a rotating menu delivers inventive, beautifully executed dishes and generous portions. The service is consistently attentive and friendly, and the option to bring your own wine adds value to the overall experience. Standout items frequently mentioned include pierogies, bavette, magret de canard, octopus, and the dragon vert dessert, with desserts like mille-feuille also praised. Overall, the ambiance, the attentive staff, and the high quality of food make it a welcome fixture for occasions or casual evenings, earning it strong repeat visits.View restaurant profile

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Bagatelle Bistro

Open until 10 pm

(4861)

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montreal-East

Bistro Market French Tartare

Mentioned in: 20 Must-Try Brunch Spots in Montreal Best Places for Tartare in Montreal View More

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Bagatelle Bistro is described as a warm, convivial neighborhood spot where the food is consistently flavorful and well executed, with standout dishes like octopus, bavette de veau, filet mignon, and morue, and desserts that frequently delight. The service is repeatedly praised as attentive and professional, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to linger, while the BYOB option and the table d'hote offer strong value for money despite notes about price increases. The ambiance, a cozy bistro vibe with a lively but comfortable dining room and a pleasant terrace in good weather, is a major plus, though some reviews mention the space can be a bit loud when busy. All in all, Bagatelle Bistro comes across as a reliable choice for a quality French bistro experience with generous portions, good presentation, and consistently good service.View restaurant profile

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État-Major

Open until 10 pm

(1732)

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montreal-East

Bistro French Market Regional Tartare

Mentioned in: Become a Part of Culinary History at Montréal en Lumière 2026 Montreal's Best French Restaurants for an Authentic Experience View More

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État-Major offers a lively yet refined dining scene with a varied menu that changes seasonally, and guests highlight standout dishes such as scallops, oysters, foie gras, tuna, duck breast, guinea fowl, beef tartare, and beef macreuse, plus desserts like warm beignets with ice cream and crème brûlée. The service is described as impeccable, attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere as vibrant and convivial, making it easy to linger over wine and conversation. The bring your own wine option is frequently praised for making the experience more accessible while preserving the focus on flavor and presentation. Overall, the kitchen consistently delivers high quality and inventive flavor combinations, inviting repeat visits to explore seasonal items and new preparations.View restaurant profile

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Le Bouchon par Bleu & Persillé

A neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Angus

Open until 10 pm

(53)

Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

French Charcuterie Pasta Market Salads Sandwiches

Mentioned in: Where to Satisfy Your Cheese Craving in Montreal

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Le Bouchon par Bleu & Persillé is described as a warm, welcoming spot with friendly, attentive service and a cheese and charcuterie focused menu paired with excellent wines; the plat du jour offers good value and the portions are satisfying for sharing boards, with dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients and cheese-forward flavors. The setting is praised for its beauty and a lively terrace, and the on-site fromagerie adds appeal, with staff offering helpful recommendations and even accommodating vegan needs when possible. While a few notes mention occasional slower service or portions that feel small for the price, the overall tone is inviting and many reviewers say they would return to explore new items and enjoy the ongoing quality.View restaurant profile

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Boulangerie Le Petit Breton

Opens Tomorrow at 8 am

(78)

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

French Pastries Desserts & Sweets Sandwiches Café

Mentioned in: Guide to the Best Galettes des Rois in Montreal for Epiphany Top 18 Must-Try French Bakeries and Pastry Shops in Montreal View More

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Visitors to Boulangerie Le Petit Breton appreciate a broad pastry and sandwich selection and a clearly neighborhood vibe that makes it a handy lunch or take away spot, though a number of reviews say the quality of patisseries and viennoiseries varies and that some items can be heavy, greasy, or less fresh than expected, with pastries sometimes turning dry or firm by the next day. The atmosphere is described as not especially warm at times, and service can be slow during peak hours, with some instances of pricing confusion noted. Nevertheless, the bakery earns praise for its touch with sweet treats, including standout croissants and the pain aux raisins, and several visitors praise the chocolatines and other specialties as delicious when fresh. A memorable highlight is a bespoke birthday cake crafted by staff, described as beautiful and impressive. Regulars defend the overall quality and freshness, while others call for better stock rotation or clear labeling of day old products to avoid waste. Taken together, Boulangerie Le Petit Breton comes across as a solid local favorite with delicious options and strong customer care, tempered by occasional inconsistencies in freshness and service.View restaurant profile

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Le Saint-Jacques

Open until 10 pm

(128)

Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

French Italian Mediterranean Tartare

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Le Saint-Jacques receives praise for excellent food, fresh ingredients, delicate flavors, and impeccably presented dishes. The service is repeatedly described as warm, attentive, and professional, with staff offering personalized attention and making guests feel welcome. The atmosphere is often noted as intimate and welcoming, with discreet music and a sense of familiarity that enhances the meal. Many reviews recommend booking in advance and describe the experience as a reliable, even hidden gem, suitable for romantic evenings. While the vast majority express high satisfaction and consider it among the best dining options, a few readers feel the hype does not match their expectations. Dishes such as tartare, salmon, calamari and tiramisu receive particular praise, underscoring a consistent quality across courses.View restaurant profile

Les Canailles

Open until 10 pm

(1212)

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montreal-East

Bistro French Tartare

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Les Canailles is described as a lively BYOB bistro with a warm, unpretentious vibe and consistently friendly, attentive service that makes guests feel welcome from start to finish. The kitchen earns praise for freshness, flavor and presentation, with standouts like oysters, foie gras profiteroles, beef tartare, scallops with chorizo and duck or cod with truffle. Value is generally seen as good, with generous portions and the BYOB policy highly appreciated, while the atmosphere remains cozy yet lively and staff are noted as helpful and professional, especially for groups or special occasions. The ambiance can be noisy and a bit chaotic at times, which some diners enjoy as part of the energy, but others find it distracting. A few dishes are mentioned as too salty or uneven in execution, yet overall the reviews converge on great food, solid service and a willingness to return for another festive evening or a simple night out with friends.View restaurant profile