Archway earns strong praise for inventive vegan cuisine, attentive service, and a warm, bright atmosphere that invites sharing and lingering. Reviews highlight dishes that feel artistic and well balanced, with standout charms like maitake, okonomiyaki, crudo melon, and a celebrated table d'hote that many call exceptional. The menu is noted for thoughtful flavor pairings, generous portions, and robust gluten-free options, making it accessible for vegetarians, vegans, and diners with dietary needs. The service is repeatedly described as friendly, professional, and genuinely caring, with guests often mentioning the welcoming staff and smooth coordination between kitchen and dining room. Some critiques mention occasional slower pacing, especially with drinks or during busy times, and a few nights with longer than expected durations or seating issues, such as a back corner table or an outdoor terrace where a sewer odor affected the ambience. The overall sentiment positions Archway as a standout vegan dining destination in the city, delivering delicious, creative dishes and memorable experiences that invite repeat visits.
Quelle belle découverte que nous avons fait!!! Ce fut une explosion de saveurs, avec une qualité exceptionnelle dans l'exécution & la présentation!! Les plats & dessert étaient incroyable! Nous nous sommes tout simplement régalés!! De plus, nous avons eu un service extraordinaire! Essayez-le sans faute!!! Vous ne regretterez pas!!! Une cuisine vegan succulente (même en n'étant pas vegan). Ils ont une belle carte des vins & beaucoup de choix de cocktails savoureux. Nous avons pris la dégustation de 3 sortes de vins & ce fut une très belle expérience! Je n'écris pas souvent d'avis, mais ce resto était digne de mention.
Plats succulents & raffinés. Menu intéressant & varié. J'ai vraiment aimé l'offre de dégustation de 3 vins...tous étaient excellents. Service chaleureux, professionnel & amical. Merci:)
I was referred to Archway, & enthusiastically for brunch! I was super excited to try the Benedict. If I'm ever brave enough to eat butter & eggs again, I'm all over eggs benny. So, a GREAT vegan restaurant with a vegan benny? Cool. Except...the coolness of the "no egg" was outweighed by the overpowering sweetness of the jackfruit (sort of unsurprising as jackfruit can be a bit too much,) the chipotle was undetectable & the sauce tasted nothing like hollandaise, not even a near-but-vegan sort of thing. I feel I was upsold on their mimosa--albeit a cocktail version--& all I really wanted was some fresh squeezed oj. But, my bad, I didn't read that their mimosa was not MY mimosa. Interesting, but again so sickly sweet it was overpowering. Next time I'm in town, I'm going for dinner!
Excellente soirée. Repas extraordinaire très savoureux & peu chers. Nous avons pris la table d'hôte très bon deal. Même les cocktails & vins étaient très abordables. Que dire du service : les serveuses étaient très attentionnées & à l'écoute. L'ambiance est calme. Nous reviendrons sans aucun doute.
Aug 13, 2024
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I really like their food but last time I ate here the food was so hot I literally got a second degree burn on my face that last almost 2 months of scarring. I told the server & she just said "oh". When my partner said "I don't think you understand. This is a serious burn. This would seriously hurt a child!" She said "oh I'll let the kitchen know". No comp or anything. We haven't returned since. Truthfully I am vegan & go to vegan restaurant for this reason. But the customer service in Montreal, especially at vegan places seems to be sub zero par & it's getting to the point I don't want to support bad restaurants anymore.
Archway is a mid-tier vegan restaurant serving up classic western dishes that are fully plant-based & delicious. The restaurant is cozy, adorned with house plants that really bring out a sense of calmness while dining. My friend decided to split their Lion's Mane Mushroom Kaarage ($19) along with their Truffle Fettuccini ($29) & the Maitake Steak ($28). We absolutely loved the mushrooms as they were perfectly battered & fried, & you don't often find lion's mane mushrooms in restaurants. For the mains, the fettuccini was the standout with the slight hint of truffles being used to elevate the flavor. Our Maitake mushroom steak was okay as well. I felt it lacked some depth in flavor & relied heavily on the sauce laid underneath, which was still delicious. The polenta sticks accompanying the mushrooms were food too. I would stick with the kaarage & noodles for this one. We also ended the meal with their Baklava Pear ($14) which was aromatic, sweet, & a great way to end the meal. Prices are a bit steeper than I like but it was still great to experience one of the best vegan restaurants in town. Reservations are a must.
Aug 9, 2024
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La Table d'hôte est remarquable & novatrice. Même pour les habitués de restaurants, ce menu vous surprendra certainement. Plats bien composés, saveurs variés & succulents. Le trou normand pause le tout avant la fin. Très bonne valeur pour le prix (55$ CAD). Avec la terrasse sur la rue Wellington piétonnière, ce restaurant est le coup de coeur. Vegan must see.
We have traveled the world & this is truly some of the best food - vegan or otherwise - that we have experienced anywhere. We ordered from the brunch menu (available until 4pm! Even during the week!) & both the sweet & savory options were superlative, demonstrating nuance without resorting to the "more is more" conceit that too many vegan restaurants substitute for sophistication. Neither prohibitively expensive nor stuffy in atmosphere, this is a destination restaurant & we look forward to planning our return.
