Best French Restaurants in Laval (2026) - Reviews & Menus

Portovino Ristorante

Open until 9 pm

(626)

Laval-des-Rapides, Chomedey

Italian Seafood/Fish Pizza Pasta French Grill

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

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Portovino Ristorante earns high marks for its bright, welcoming ambiance and generous portions across a broad menu that includes pasta, seafood, pizzas, and a standout brunch. The service is consistently praised as attentive and friendly, with staff able to accommodate large groups and special celebrations while maintaining a warm, welcoming atmosphere. A bring your own wine policy is noted as a nice value add for gatherings, helping to keep costs reasonable for bigger parties. The cuisine is described as fresh, flavorful, and well presented, with many dishes such as osso buco, calamari, ravioli and arancini receiving praise, though a few guests note occasional pricing concerns or dishes that can be a touch rich or salty. Overall, Portovino Ristorante is seen as a reliable choice for birthdays, family meals, and casual get togethers, offering varied options, a lively vibe, and memorable experiences.View restaurant profile

L'Académie

Laval BYOW restaurant offering Italian & French dishes, with mussel specials & pasta.

Open until 10 pm

(2270)

Chomedey

Italian French Mussels Seafood/Fish Pasta Pizza

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Guests describe L'Académie as a welcoming, spacious spot with a relaxed vibe and a convenient bring-your-own wine policy. The menu showcases fresh ingredients and flavorful dishes, with many praising calamari, seafood platters, veal scallopini and pasta, all well presented. Service is consistently highlighted as attentive and professional, with staff able to accommodate groups and maintain a friendly atmosphere even when busy. While a few reviews note occasional delays, temperature issues, or noise, the overall impression is of a satisfying dining experience with good value and a place to return to soon.View restaurant profile

Les Enfants Terribles

Open until 10:30 pm

(1007)

Chomedey

Comfort Food Market French Bistro Tartare Grill

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Les Enfants Terribles is described as a consistently reliable spot with excellent food, attentive service, and a welcoming modern ambience. The menu offers a wide range of dishes from seafood to steak, with many noting flavorful twists and impressive presentation that elevate familiar favorites. Service is frequently described as professional, friendly, and attentive, and the venue is praised for its stylish decor, lively yet comfortable bar scene, and good value. A few notes about occasional noise or slower service on busy nights exist, but the overall impression is that this is a top choice for celebrations, dinners with friends, or a cozy date, with guests planning to return.View restaurant profile

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Madame Bovary

Festive Restaurant

Opens Today at 4 pm

(300)

Chomedey

Bistro Market French Tapas Tartare Contemporary/Modern

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Madame Bovary delivers a chic, festive atmosphere with a refined yet cozy design and a layout that includes semi-private tables for groups, a private karaoke room, and a lounge around a tree table plus pool and billiards for lingering evenings, making it perfect for dates, group dinners, or special celebrations. The service is consistently praised for being attentive and friendly, with cocktails that are visually stunning and well balanced, and sharing plates that showcase careful preparation and high quality ingredients. The menu highlights burrata, tartares, and other small plates that are lovely to sample together, while the presentation and flavors reflect care and creativity, and the drinks program provides a strong range including mocktails. The ambiance adapts from intimate dining to lively evenings with a DJ on weekends, and the space holds groups comfortably while still feeling exclusive and stylish. Guests repeatedly note the effort put into décor and the overall experience, with many calling it a memorable spot for celebrations, corporate functions, or a romantic evening. While a few reviews mention that portions can be modest for the price and that music can be loud at times, the overall impression remains highly positive, with many respondents already planning a return visit.View restaurant profile

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O'Tacos

Open until 10 pm

(5)

Laval-des-Rapides, Chomedey

French Comfort Food

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Overall, O'Tacos earns praise for its friendly and attentive staff, quick service, and an excellent menu that captures the French-style tacos, with recommendations for both small and large appetites.View restaurant profile

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Le Tire-Bouchon

Open until 10 pm

(259)

Chomedey

French Bistro Tartare

Mentioned in: Best Places for Tartare in Montreal

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Overall, reviews describe Le Tire-Bouchon as a French bistro with solid dishes and generally attentive service, though experiences can vary by visit. The atmosphere is noted as welcoming and suitable for celebrations or casual nights out, with several mentions of professional, friendly staff enhancing the experience. Valentine’s dinners and group meals are often praised for well-prepared mains like surf and turf or filet mignon, vegetables cooked to perfection, and reasonably priced wines, while some visits complain about slower pacing, inconsistent portions, and occasionally over-salted dishes. Wine offerings are viewed as a strong point, with good value and options including imported selections. On the less favorable side, long waits between courses, hot or crowded rooms, and occasional missteps in kitchen execution are cited, yet many say they would return for the overall quality, ambiance, and reliable service on future visits.View restaurant profile

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Pâtisserie Jouri

Open until 11:55 pm

(72)

Chomedey

Bakery Pastries Desserts & Sweets French Moroccan Café

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Customer reviews describe Pâtisserie Jouri in Laval as a welcoming spot with excellent service, generous value for money, and a wide range of fresh and delicious pastries and coffee that satisfy late night cravings as well as morning meals. Many praise the friendly staff and the cozy, family atmosphere, with favorites including a heart shaped birthday cake noted as among the best and brunch offerings with tasty crepes, mint tea, and a stylish setting. There is mention that some cakes are not always perfectly fresh and that menu items can change, which is considered normal in any restaurant. A Too Good To Go box is described as generous and delicious, and regular customers say it is their preferred place to visit after worship or on Sundays. Overall, the place is seen as a must visit for pastries, coffee, and desserts.View restaurant profile

Chez Lionel

Open until 10 pm

(3628)

Chomedey

Bistro Tartare Comfort Food Fish & Chips Burgers Market

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Chez Lionel is described as a consistently strong choice with excellent cocktails, flavorful, well presented dishes, and impeccable service in a warm, stylish setting. Reviewers highlight the inviting ambiance, tasteful decor, and attentive staff that make brunch, dinner, or group celebrations feel special. The food earns frequent praise for quality and variety, with many dishes and the wine list receiving compliments, and portions and pricing viewed as fair by many guests. A few criticisms appear from time to time, including some dishes that are not as hot or as balanced as expected, items that skew sweeter or lighter, and the space can be loud during peak hours. Overall, observers repeatedly express satisfaction and say they would return, reinforcing Chez Lionel as a reliable go to for French cuisine with room for occasional menu tweaks or adjustments.View restaurant profile

Le Mitoyen

Opens Today at 6 pm

(150)

Sainte-Dorothée, Chomedey

French Market Tartare

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Le Mitoyen comes across as a warm, intimate dining spot in an old house, delivering refined French inspired cuisine with a Quebecois touch, often highlighted by a degustation menu and thoughtful wine pairings. Diners consistently praise the attentive, professional service and the cozy, unpretentious atmosphere, noting elegant presentation and high quality ingredients that deliver memorable flavor combinations. The experience is described as ideal for special occasions, celebrations, or a romantic evening, with many mentioning standout dishes and a welcoming vibe. A few reviews mention the price being high for the area and, rarely, service hiccups, but the overall impression is that Le Mitoyen offers a standout fine dining experience that is worth returning to.View restaurant profile

Bistro Le Rossignol

Open until 2:30 pm

(131)

Sainte-Rose

Bistro French Breakfast Tartare

Mentioned in: The Best Dinner Shows in Montreal

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Overall impressions from patrons point to a lively and intimate atmosphere at Bistro Le Rossignol, with friendly, attentive service and an eventful vibe. Food is frequently described as fresh and delicious with comforting, well executed dishes, though some reviewers noted timing issues where courses arrived late or not hot. The venue is praised for its intimate performance space, good ambiance, and strong holiday party experiences, while some mention slower service during busy shows and limited sight lines that affect viewing. Prices are described as a bit high, but many feel the value matches the quality of the food and atmosphere. Staff are repeatedly highlighted as courteous and helpful, and groups report positive experiences for celebrations and concerts, yet a few comments call for improvements in coordination between service and timing.View restaurant profile

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Les Jardins du Monarque

Open until 4 pm

Sainte-Dorothée

French International Market

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Place St Francois

Open until 9 pm

(112)

Saint-Francois

French Tartare Breakfast

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Place St Francois comes across as a quiet, family friendly spot with a broad menu and good value, where breakfast and brunch are frequently praised and the service is described as warm and attentive. Many reviews highlight solid cooking and a welcoming atmosphere, while a few notes point to inconsistency with dishes such as a poutine that was soggy and components like salad that looked tired. The restaurant is seen as supportive of families, with high chairs and boosters readily available, though one comment mentions only a single changing table in the women's restroom. Some feedback references a change of ownership and mixed results, with others saying the quality has improved under new management and a later remark noting a decline. Overall, there is a strong sense of wanting to return for friendly staff, reasonable prices, tasty options, and the pleasant Sunday breakfast experiences that many guests remember, despite occasional remarks about variability.View restaurant profile