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
Le Vice-Caché Bistro Urbain offers warm, attentive service and a cozy, lively atmosphere in a historic setting, with a diverse tapas menu and well crafted drinks that pair beautifully with meals. Generous portions and thoughtful flavor combinations earn praise for dishes such as beef tartare, wagyu, sachetti, and other tapas, while a few items like gnocchi are occasionally described as lacking, and the value is widely appreciated. The staff are consistently friendly and professional, creating a welcoming vibe whether visiting before a show or for a relaxed evening, with the ambiance repeatedly described as inviting and convivial. Across visits, the overall experience combines high quality, careful presentation, and a memorable sense of place, making it a go-to spot for sharing plates with friends or a romantic night out.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
Pizza Barbas earns praise for fresh ingredients, handmade dough, and sauce made weekly, with pizzas that are generously topped and consistently well cooked. Takeout and delivery run smoothly, with fast, friendly service and a clean, bright atmosphere that many reviewers appreciate. Some experiences mention a crust that isn't fully cooked in the middle, pepperoni that seems boiled, and deliveries arriving cold, along with occasional aggressive tip requests by drivers. Overall, Pizza Barbas is seen as a top choice with great value and large portions, a go-to option for pizza in the area despite the occasional hiccup.View restaurant profile
Le Château is described as a warm, family-friendly restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service. The menu is considered varied enough for dinner, portions are generous, and prices are reasonable, with guests occasionally praising standouts like a strawberry daiquiri and the option to have leftovers packed up. The location is noted as convenient, a short walk from a local theatre, with parking behind the building and a comfortable dining room with plenty of seating. Service is described as generally good and efficient, with staff who are friendly and quick, though a few diners report missed water refills and some critique of coffee strength. Some reviews mention that the menu can feel not very varied and several dishes are described as ordinary or lacking flavor, including instances of sausages or sauces that disappoint and even bread or pasta quality concerns, and a few guests note price discrepancies on breakfast items. Despite mixed notes on certain dishes, the overall vibe is described as warm and affordable, with many praising the large portions, friendly staff, and the ambience that makes Le Château feel like a good value option for an affordable meal out.View restaurant profile
Café-Bistro St-Gabriel is described as a warm, cozy spot to enjoy coffee and conversation, with the coffee and pastries and overall service often praised and the atmosphere felt welcoming for studying or relaxing with a friend. The owner is consistently described as welcoming, and the staff are noted to be very kind, contributing to a calm, low stress environment. A favorite for many, the place is praised for its ambiance and ability to make visitors feel at ease. Some reviews recount less favorable experiences, pointing to condescending treatment toward younger guests and coffee that did not meet expectations, including a mocha that tasted bitter or was not served to the top. Despite these concerns, the ambiance and the food are commonly recommended, reflecting a mixed but overall positive impression of Café-Bistro St-Gabriel.View restaurant profile
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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
Crabtree Pizzéria receives high marks for a flawless experience with exceptionally kind staff and warm, attentive service, and the pizza praised as delicious. Reviewers note generous toppings and a great dough, with comments that it is the best pizza in town and that the menu offers something for every taste. The small, friendly restaurant atmosphere, varied menu, and consistently strong food and hospitality come through as a common takeaway from the feedback.View restaurant profile
La Fraicheur Haitienne et Caraibeenne is described as offering delicious, authentic Haitian cuisine in a clean and inviting setting with friendly, attentive staff. Reviewers praise dishes such as fritay, griot, and tassot cabri with riz collé, noting generous portions and freshness, and describe a lively, family friendly atmosphere with a well kept interior. Some critics point to issues like a macaroni salad with a less favorable vinaigrette, riz collé that was overly sticky or overcooked, and fattier meats, along with higher prices than other Haitian restaurants, which tempered some visits. Overall, the dining experience is portrayed as satisfying and memorable, with many saying they would return, citing a warm vibe, solid service, and strong flavors that contribute to this being one of the best Haitian options around.View restaurant profile