As du Smoked Meat is described as a standout spot with tender, juicy smoked meat and generous portions, the menu offers a variety including poutine, lasagne with smoked meat, spaghetti, and other specialties. Service is repeatedly praised as friendly, attentive, and efficient, with a welcoming, festive atmosphere. The restaurant is noted for a family vibe, an open kitchen, and the option to buy prepared dishes to take home. Chansonniers on Thursdays and other evenings add to the lively ambiance, making it a place to enjoy good music along with meals. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity, and cleanliness and value are highlighted as positives. While the space can feel small and busy at times, the overall sentiment is that As du Smoked Meat delivers consistently excellent smoked meat and a memorable dining experience, with many guests saying they would return.View restaurant profile
Olivo delivers generous portions and a warm, welcoming vibe with attentive service that makes celebrations and casual dinners feel special. Guests praise the friendly staff and cozy atmosphere, with favorites like veal with shrimp and mushroom sauce escargots and the all you can eat shrimp option drawing repeat visits, all made possible by a bring your own wine policy. Some dishes miss the mark for a few diners, such as lasagne and certain pastas, and a strong garlic presence can be off putting, though the Romanov pasta is enjoyed when prepared with milder seasoning. Overall, Olivo is described as a solid choice with good value, a flavorful menu, and a dining experience that invites guests back.View restaurant profile
Reviews of Café-Bistro St-Gabriel describe a charming small cafe with excellent espresso and pastries, tasty sandwiches and friendly service, plus a quiet spot to work or study and an ambiance that invites reflection. The overall mood is warm and the food is well received, making it a good place to enjoy coffee, relax, or chat with a friend. A few notes mention condescending staff toward younger guests and coffee that tastes watery or bitter when the moka is ordered.View restaurant profile
Reviews describe TABOO Cuisine Rebelle as a lively, reliable pre show destination near Hector Charland theatre, with a menu that shines on mini burgers, tartares, tuna tataki, poke bowls, poutine and other shareable favorites. Food quality is repeatedly praised as excellent and portions generous, with many noting house recipes and fresh, flavorful ingredients that make each visit feel like a solid value. Service is consistently described as fast, professional, friendly and attentive, helping guests keep to show times, though occasional delays or a louder dining room are mentioned by a few, along with occasional dishes that arrive tepid or not quite meeting expectations. Ambiance is warm and welcoming, sometimes bustling or loud but overall enjoyable, and reservations are often encouraged due to popularity. Overall, the consensus points to a versatile, crowd pleasing spot with strong flavors, creative burgers and tartares, good beer and cocktails, and dependable service that makes it a frequent favorite, while a minority note concerns about price, wine list and occasional inconsistencies.View restaurant profile
Feedback suggests ambiguity about whether the location is a true Première Moisson branch or an abandoned plan, with bakery items clearly present in the grocery area and well displayed, though it is not clear if production happens on site. The arrangement of products across the section and the impression that the Première Moisson space is neglected hint at missed potential for the Assomption area. On the flip side, service is described as exceptional, with staff described as kind, attentive and welcoming, and warm chocolate croissants noted as a highlight. Overall, the quality of the products is praised, painting a picture of strong basics shadowed by questions about layout and ongoing utilization.View restaurant profile