Archway serves a strictly plant-based menu centered on innovative, nutritionally dense ingredients that prioritize whole foods over processed substitutes. The kitchen utilizes fresh, seasonal produce to construct balanced bowls, vibrant salads, and hearty wraps that define a modern approach to vegan consumption. Every dish emphasizes bold, natural flavors through the strategic application of house-made sauces and diverse culinary techniques. The dining room maintains a minimalist aesthetic, creating an atmosphere that mirrors the purity and simplicity of the menu. This establishment represents a commitment to sustainable food practices while providing a focused, efficient eating experience for those seeking plant-forward nourishment. By stripping away artificial additives, the culinary team ensures that every meal remains focused on maximizing the inherent texture and color of botanical ingredients for a clean, reliable, and entirely vegetable-driven outcome.
Archway consistently earns high praise for its creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented vegan cuisine, with many diners noting that the quality and textures are impressive enough to satisfy even non-vegans. The menu, which frequently features highlights like gnocchi, dumplings, chicken and waffles, and artisanal desserts, is often described as innovative and gourmet. While the atmosphere is widely appreciated for being warm, cozy, and perfect for various occasions, feedback regarding service and wait times is occasionally mixed, with some patrons finding the pace leisurely while others laud the staff for their professionalism and attentiveness. Despite occasional remarks about portion sizes or specific dish preparations, the overall consensus highlights Archway as a standout destination in Montreal that successfully delivers an elevated, memorable dining experience.
Dear Archway Team,
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts after our visit-& above all, thank you for the culinary experience that left us absolutely breathless. You've achieved something extraordinary: transforming plant-based cuisine into a symphony of flavours, a pure & captivating indulgence. It's a performance that deserves the highest praise.
The dishes? A flawless composition, without a single misstep. The table d'hôte menu won us over with every bite: dumplings so tender they felt almost sinful, gnocchi so velvety they'd make anyone envious, & that tempura artichoke-simply sublime. Here, there's no talk of deprivation; instead, we savoured, marveled, & craved more. & let's not forget the grand desserts, each one stunning. Every plate is a work of art, an invitation to reimagine what plant-based cuisine can be: generous, inventive, & unapologetically gourmet.
The setting? A perfect blend of trendy bistro & elegant canteen, where light wood & natural light showcase a cuisine that is both proud & bold.
The service? A perfect balance of enthusiasm & professionalism. Your team embodies the spirit of Archway beautifully: attentive, discreet, & so warmly welcoming that we felt at ease from the moment we walked in.
So yes, I'm taking these few moments to tell you: you've succeeded where so many others fall short. Archway isn't just a restaurant; it's an ode to cooking, a dazzling proof that plant-based can mean luxury, audacity, & sheer gourmet delight. & that, my friends, is rare enough to celebrate-& to make us eager to return without hesitation.
See you soon for more delicious discoveries. & please, don't change a thing… or if you must, only just a little.
Warm regards,
Marcia & Vincent
Some dishes are excellent while others are very boring. Hit or miss. Service can be unpredictable but overall not bad. Just like the food - extremely good or sometimes not upto the mark - 100%
Don't like the new menu. All fancy presentation & no taste.
Mon amoureux & moi sommes des clients très réguliers de l'établissement & chaque visite confirme la même impression : ici, tout le monde a sincèrement à coeur la satisfaction & le plaisir de la clientèle.
Dès l'accueil, on se sent attendu. Le personnel est chaleureux, naturel & attentionné sans être envahissant. Il écoute réellement, prend les commentaires avec enthousiasme & donne l'impression d'être constamment à la recherche de la meilleure façon d'améliorer l'expérience. On sent une équipe investie, animée par un véritable désir de bien faire... & même de faire mieux à chaque service. Comme si la perfection n'était pas déjà atteinte!
Les assiettes arrivent toujours impeccables, présentées avec un soin exceptionnel &, détail révélateur, toujours à température parfaite. La coordination entre la cuisine & la salle est impressionnante.
Quant à la cuisine du chef, elle est aussi créative que maîtrisée. Les saveurs sont franches & équilibrées, les textures dialoguent entre elles, & chaque plat apporte une surprise sans jamais tomber dans l'excès. On y va de découverte en émerveillement. Les choix proposés à chaque service sont pensés avec intelligence : ils se répondent autant qu'ils se contrastent. À deux, c'est un pur ravissement de prendre des plats différents & de les partager. On a alors l'impression de vivre le menu dans toute sa richesse.
La table d'hôte de la Saint-Valentin a été, à notre avis, la meilleure produite par Archway à ce jour. Une succession de plats vraiment extraordinaires qui nous ont marqués du début à la fin.
On ressort de chez Archway profondément heureux & pleins de gratitude. Merci infiniment à toute l'équipe en salle, en cuisine & à la direction!
I know I can be dramatic but, I'm not being dramatic when I say this was the best meal i've EVER had. We chose this restaurant on a whim & my partner made reservations for the day after valentine's day. We got the Valentine's day table d'hote & there wasn't one thing we didn't love. You can tell the passion & effort put into every dish. Their limoncello cake almost made me cry & we had to order a second one (please make it permanent on the menu i'm begging). Overall the most INCREDIBLE experience & the kindest staff. I cannot wait to go back already
This was supposed to be a special Valentine's dinner at a restaurant we normally love, but the experience was honestly disappointing & very uncomfortable.
From the moment we were seated, we felt completely neglected. No one checked in to see if our meal was okay, no one asked if we wanted another drink, & we were largely ignored throughout the entire evening. What made it worse was watching the staff visibly judging us while barely acknowledging us at all for no apparent reason.
At the end of the meal, we were asked if we wanted our food to go - but were never offered dessert, coffee, or another drink, which felt rushed, unwanted & dismissive, especially on Valentine's Day when most couples expect a more complete dining experience.
It wasn't about the food - it was about the lack of basic hospitality. Being ignored while others receive attentive service really takes away from what should have been a special night. I've had great experiences here before, which makes this even more disappointing. I hope this was an off night, but it definitely left a sour impression to a once highly spoken about spot.
C'est EXCELLENT ! Des plats très biens recherchés & très bien travaillés. Du personnel aimable, une ambiance chaleureuse, un véritable plaisir & une expérience gustative réelle. En + ils sont végétariens & ont toujours du choix sans gluten.
Bon par contre soyez prêt à rester au moins 1h, c'est pas les + rapides😅. Mon record étant de 3h pour une table d'hôte ça fait beaucoup .. Ils ont même fermé après 22h ! Alors je retire une étoile pour ça, c'était une aventure trop longue. Mais malgré ça, je recommande les yeux fermés.
Un peu d'attente malgré une réservation, mais une très belle première expérience. Tout était savoureux, de nombreuses options sans gluten. Belle présentation nous y reviendrons! Superbe menu de saint-Valentin!
