L'Académie offers a cozy vibe, friendly service, and consistently good food that makes it a reliable spot for groups or casual meals. Dishes like mussels, veal cutlets, duck poutine, lasagna, and chicken with mushroom sauce stand out for flavor and generous portions, with several reviewers noting good value for the price. However, comments also surface occasional service delays, a noisier dining room, and some variability between dishes. The restaurant is a BYO wine venue, and groups frequently appreciate the ability to celebrate with ease. Overall, L'Académie is described as a dependable choice with a welcoming ambiance and menu variety that makes it well suited for friends, families, and celebrations.View restaurant profile
Bagatelle Bistro comes across as a warm neighborhood staple with attentive service, a cozy bistro vibe and a favorable BYOB option that helps keep the evening affordable. The menu showcases French classics done with care, offering generous portions and thoughtful presentation, from bavette de veau and magret de canard to octopus, boudin noir, tartares and braised dishes, all backed by fresh market ingredients and reliable sides. The atmosphere mixes convivial energy with intimate corners, and the terrace near the market is lovely on pleasant nights. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, eager to explain dishes and accommodate dietary needs, while the kitchen delivers consistently strong quality and flavor, even during busy times when it can get a bit loud. Overall Bagatelle Bistro is a dependable choice for dinner, brunch or a relaxed night out that offers great value and plenty of memorable plates.View restaurant profile
État-Major consistently delivers quality and bold flavor across the menu, with several dishes standing out for their creativity and flawless presentation. Service remains attentive, warm, and professional, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere, and the option to bring your own wine adds notable value. The menu updates roughly monthly, keeping options fresh and inviting guests to discover new favorites, from scallops and beef tartare to foie gras and duck breast. Desserts like crème brûlée and chocolate mousse receive praise, and the overall experience is enhanced by an inviting ambience that is convivial even when the room is lively. A few notes mention smaller portions for the price or occasional delays, but the general impression is one of well executed dishes, excellent service, and good value that makes many guests eager to return.View restaurant profile
Copilote is described as a standout cocktail destination with a deeply skilled bar team who tailor creative drinks to tastes, often pairing them with a menu of refined, house made bites that are surprisingly affordable. The atmosphere blends intimacy with a lively vibe, dim lighting and a space that feels cozy and welcoming, sometimes even evoking a discreet speakeasy behind a yellow door. The drink program is praised for being bold, with seasonal creations that highlight vegetables and other thoughtful ingredients, and the bartenders are noted for passion, knowledge, and hospitality. Service is consistently described as impeccable, with staff who remember preferences and take time to explain pairings, contributing to an experience that invites returning. Overall, Copilote comes across as a destination where high level cocktails, inventive small plates, and attentive, friendly service combine to deliver a memorable night out in the neighborhood.View restaurant profile
Les Canailles in Hochelaga, Montreal, is described as a warm, lively French bistro where classic dishes shine and the atmosphere is convivial; the menu features fresh seafood like oysters and tartares, reliable duck and pork mains, moules, risottos and appealing desserts such as creme brulee and chocolate treats, with many noting the bring your own wine option adds value for a festive night out; service is repeatedly praised as attentive, friendly, and efficient, contributing to a welcoming dining experience, although a few visits mention occasional inconsistencies in portion sizes, seasoning or timing and the dining room can be quite loud at peak times; overall the reviews present a high quality, enjoyable dining experience that many guests are eager to repeat, especially for well composed plates, generous hospitality, and the chance to enjoy a lively evening with a casual yet refined vibe.View restaurant profile
Graffiti's draws mixed feedback from patrons, with the dining room described as quiet or nearly deserted during breakfast and the food seen as average with nothing particularly memorable, though service pace is considered normal and the bill can arrive slowly after the meal. Positive notes praise the coffee as excellent and the service as friendly, while negative comments call the lunch value unremarkable for the price. Additional remarks suggest that staff from the adjacent hotel and the restaurant should be more discreet in their interactions.View restaurant profile
