Arthurs Nosh Bar serves a refined menu rooted in traditional Jewish culinary staples reimagined for a contemporary palate. The kitchen focuses on precision, producing house-cured gravlax, perfectly balanced potato latkes, and substantial sandwiches built on dense, freshly baked challah. Seasonal vegetable-forward salads provide crisp, vibrant textures that contrast against the richness of their signature smoked meat platters. The atmosphere is defined by an understated aesthetic that emphasizes functionality, featuring minimalist tables and high-contrast finishes. Ingredients are sourced to maintain consistency in complex dishes like schnitzel or matzo ball soup, ensuring every plate adheres to established standards. Patrons experience a direct, no-nonsense approach to classic comfort food that prioritizes the integrity of each component. This establishment operates with a focused intensity, delivering high-quality, recognizable dishes served with efficiency and meticulous culinary attention.
Arthurs Nosh Bar is located at 4621 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montreal, H4C 1S5 in the neighborhood of Saint-Henri (located in or near Les Quartiers du Canal).
Online reservations are not currently offered through this listing for Arthurs Nosh Bar. However, you can call them directly at (514) 757-5190 to inquire about table availability.
Arthur's Nosh Bar is a highly regarded brunch destination in Montreal, celebrated for its unique, modern take on Jewish comfort food. The restaurant is widely famous for its signature cottage cheese pancakes, which many patrons describe as the best they have ever had, alongside other standout dishes like the latke smorgasbord, challah bread, and chicken schnitzel sandwiches. The atmosphere is consistently described as warm, charming, and inviting, with a vibrant, diner-inspired energy that locals and tourists alike find appealing. While the restaurant does not accept reservations and often features significant wait times, many visitors find the experience well worth the effort. The staff members are frequently praised for being friendly, attentive, and welcoming, contributing to a positive overall dining experience that keeps guests returning for more.
My three friends & I had been wanting to try Arthur's Nosh Bar for years. It's such a popular & iconic Montreal spot, so we were genuinely excited to finally go. Unfortunately, our first experience didn't live up to the hype.
The food was good, but overall not'wow' - with one major exception: the farmer's cheese pancakes were phenomenal & easily the highlight of the meal.
The service, however, was painfully slow, which was surprising considering we arrived at 9 AM. We wanted to try a little of everything, so our server suggested bringing the pancakes out first to spread it out, followed by the rest of our order. Great idea - except it didn't happen. We waited close to an hour, & the pancakes eventually arrived… along with everything else. & the food wasn't hot; both the pancakes & waffles were cold when they reached our table.
Our first coffee was also lukewarm & had to be replaced with hot coffee - particularly surprising that early in the morning. Worse, when we poured the cream, we noticed some kind of dried, crusty residue lining the inside of the creamer. One of my friends actually gagged when she saw it. & literally all of the sugar packets in the container were empty... So bizarre.
Our server was very nice & friendly, but unfortunately not attentive. We had to flag her down a few times, & even getting our bill took forever.
There was an overall lack of urgency. Despite a substantial lineup outside, tables weren't being cleared particularly quickly. You'd expect a little more hustle from such a busy, in-demand restaurant.
We really wanted to love Arthur's, especially after looking forward to trying it for so long. Sadly, between the extremely slow service, cleanliness issue with the creamer, & food that - aside from those fantastic pancakes - didn't blow us away, the overall experience was disappointing. Considering the 40 min drive & how early we had to get there to avoid the lineup, it's not one we'd make the trip for again.
Il n'y a rien de tel pour bien commencer votre belle journée ensoleillée que le mood & la sélection proposée par Arthurs Nosh Bar!
Je peux facilement dire que c'est là-bas que j'ai mangé le MEILLEUR poulet frit de Montréal. Croustillant, juteux & rempli d'amour dans chaque bouchée. Tous les plats commandés étaient tellement bons, qu'on en redemande sans hésiter.
Il y a une réelle harmonie entre tous les ingrédients, les plats rayonnent de couleur en bouche & chantent & dansent sur votre palais.
Le tout accompagné d'un rapport qualité prix au rendez-vous, que demander de plus.
N'hésitez pas avec Arthurs Nosh Bar, c'est une valeur sûre.
Mon fiancé & moi avons visité Arthur's Nosh Bar pour fêter nos 4 ans d'anniversaire, & dire que ça en valait la peine serait un euphémisme. De la délicieuse nourriture au service impeccable, le Nosh est un endroit qui offre une ambiance chaleureuse & conviviale, & le rapport qualité-prix est l'un des meilleurs pour un restaurant servant des plats déjeuner/brunch. Nous avons commandé l'assiette Smorgasbord & les fameuses Syrniki. Je ne me rappelle pas la dernière fois où j'ai été aussi satisfaite par un repas déjeuner au restaurant. Nous recommandons à 110%! Un must si vous êtes en ville! (Ps: ça vaut le détour même si vous n'êtes pas en ville ;)
Best brunch on the island & its not even close. Get a Caesar & either the salami sandwich or the McArthur sandwich (cutlet) & get the syrnikis to share (although I can never decide whether the ricotta is better off standing on its own or if adding the bananas is worth it).
(Dealing with the wait time for a table: usually I wouldn't, but this place is that good… go across the street to browse Librarie Saint-Henri & you can also grab a coffee at either Campanelli or Bar Bara, where you can even grab an aperitif if the brunch is gonna be boozy anyway.)
I had been hearing great things about Arthur's Nosh Bar for a long time, so I was excited to finally give it a try. The interior was one of the highlights for me-the décor is very close to my personal style, with a warm, charming bistro atmosphere that immediately made me feel at home.
We arrived on a Saturday morning around 9:30 a.m. & were the first people on the waiting list, but it still took about 25 minutes to get seated. We placed our order pretty quickly, but the food took another 20-25 minutes to arrive.
Since the kitchen is open, the noise from dishes being collected & stacked carried into the dining area. It wasn't a dealbreaker, but it did make the space feel a bit louder than expected. Our table was also right beside a narrow walkway, so people were constantly brushing past us, which wasn't the most comfortable seating location.
That said, the food was excellent. The French toast was delicious, & the portion size was perfect for one person. I'm particularly sensitive to the smell of eggs, & I was pleasantly surprised that the eggs were fresh & had no unpleasant odor at all.
Unfortunately, their espresso machine was out of service that day, so the coffee wasn't quite what I had hoped for.
Overall, I really enjoyed my visit. The food quality & beautiful atmosphere outweighed the minor inconveniences, & I would definitely come back-next time, I'd just ask for a different table. 😊☕🥞🍳
Le repas était bon & les prix restent raisonnables, donc il y a quand même un bon point côté cuisine. En revanche, l'expérience globale n'a pas été très agréable.
L'accueil laisse clairement à désirer : la personne qui m'a reçue n'était pas du tout aimable. Étant seule, j'ai demandé si je pouvais m'installer en terrasse, mais on m'a répondu que les tables extérieures étaient réservées aux personnes venant à deux minimum & qu'il fallait donc que je reste au bar. Pourtant, une personne seule était déjà installée dehors, donc la règle semblait assez incohérente.
L'ambiance est également très bruyante, & le service donne une impression'à la chaîne', assez impersonnelle. Au final, même si la nourriture était correcte, je n'ai pas vraiment apprécié mon expérience dans cet établissement.
*EDIT*
After such a positive experience at Arthur's, I made a point to take my mom in her short visit to the city. Unfortunately, we were mostly disappointed by the experience!
The smorgasboard (which I ordered on my first visit) was still amazing. However, the syrniki (cottage cheese pancakes), although tasty, could really use some fruits to make it less heavy. We asked our waitress about this & she said they only add fruits when they're in season… it's mid-May & a quick walk to Atwater Market or even Super C will show you a wide variety of fruits.
Most importantly, however, was the disappointing customer service.
When we asked the waiter who sat us at our table if they had a washroom, he sarcastically said'obviously, we're a restaurant.' Yes, I know you have a washroom, it was a polite way I found to ask a question in a language that isn't my first. It's not a major issue, but it sets the wrong tone for customer service (as someone who's worked in the industry).
Further, the waitress who took care of our table was always rushing us, & it seemed like she avoided eye contact so she wouldn't see us when we asked for something. I was so confused by this, as I received much better service a couple of months ago, on a Sunday, when the restaurant was packed - on my visit with my mom, it was about half full, so not like the waiters needed to run around.
While we enjoyed the food, I was sad that the service was so poor in comparison to my wonderful past experience.
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*Original Review*
Wow, I'm amazed at how good the food here was! My friend & I shared a smorgasbord (we added avocado, bread, & scrambled eggs to make sure it was filling for both) & were so impressed by how good it was! The scrambled eggs were absolutely divine. Not sure how they managed to make something as simple as scrambled eggs taste as good as it did, but alas!
The space is lovely & well-decorated & the staff were very friendly! The only thing I'll say is that it gets rather crowded, we had to wait a bit over an hour to get a bar seats, so make sure to plan ahead.
As of drinks, we got an iced vanilla latte & a London fog - both were fine, nothing really special. The food truly is the highlight!
Arthur's Nosh Bar is a really good brunch spot in Montreal. What we like most is the cottage cheese pancakes & the fried eggs, everything is super flavorful & well done.
They don't have an espresso machine, but that doesn't bother us since we actually prefer filter coffee.
Overall, it's an excellent spot for breakfast or brunch in the city. Just keep in mind they don't take reservations, so you usually have to wait a bit, especially on weekends.
Awful. Overrated. Worst filter coffee of my life. I barely drank it & they charged my 4$! I literally saw people coming in with coffee from across the street from Cafe Campanelli! Also they don't have certain thinks on the menu in the week which was disappointing. What I ordered wasn't anything special. The latkas were good. The best thing were the pancakes but there were only 2 & it's 18$...ridiculous. Never going back.
