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Bistro La Franquette
Restaurant

Bistro La Franquette

Westmount
4.6$$ & $$$
OPEN5:30 pm - 11 pm
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Bistro La Franquette Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Bistro La Franquette

Food
Service
on Google4.6 (200+)
*as of 2026-02-01
5★
81%
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Review Summary

Across the reviews, Bistro La Franquette comes across as a warm, unpretentious French bistro with a lively yet cozy vibe where the Franquette burger and the onglet de boeuf are consistently praised and the steak frites are often described as the best in the city. The kitchen delivers flavorful, well balanced dishes and a strong wine list, while the desserts regularly win praise. The service is repeatedly cited as friendly, knowledgeable and attentive, with staff going the extra mile and cocktails and seasonal specials earning fans. Some notes point to fries that could be upgraded by using beef tallow or duck fat, occasional small portions, and a few items that did not land with certain diners. Overall the place is seen as a gem and a favorite for a comforting, high quality French Quebecois dining experience, with many reviewers saying they would return soon.
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Bistro la Franquette is my favourite restaurant in Montreal. The onglet de boeuf is the best steak you'll get in Montreal, much better than any other'fancy' steakhouse. The staff is amazing, & they'll make your experience unforgettable. Couldn't recommend enough!

Nov 11, 2025
on Google

Franquette quickly became my favourite restaurant when they opened 5 years ago & they still never disappoint. I've never had a bad meal there & everyone I have ever recommended it to has absolutely loved it. My accountant even emailed me mid-meal to thank me for the recommendation because he & his wife were enjoying themselves so much!
The staff are all exceptionally friendly & knowledgeable. The kitchen staff & especially their pastry chef are extremely talented & it's usually hard to pick whether the main meal or the dessert was better (pro tip: never skip dessert here!).
Do yourselves a favour & make a reservation for lunch or dinner, you won't be disappointed!!

Nov 11, 2025
on Google

Friendly & knowledgable staff. Warm atmosphere. The halloumi dish was amazing! Highly recommend! The flavours, the texture - everything about this dish was spectacular. We shared a few other dishes as well, & overall everything tasted good & the service was great.

Mar 2, 2025
on Google

Lovely restaurant with a nice, cozy vibe. The food was delicious, & the staff was friendly. Highly recommend if you're in the neighbourhood or looking for a more intimate dining experience!

Feb 3, 2025
on Google
5.0

Warm & cozy bistro vibe. Everyone was super friendly - service was above & beyond. While waiting for our table (with our kids) the bar tender whipped us up a couple of custom cocktails. We ordered from both the evening's specials as well as the regular menu. The server helped us choose a good combination of both to get a good feel for the restaurant. Highly recommend for a very chill, very delicious, warm, welcoming restaurant - the perfect spot to warm up & tuck into a comforting French /Quebecois bistro fare. Cant wait to come back!

Jan 24, 2025
on Google
5.0

We've eaten twice here recently with out-of-town friends, & both times were excellent. The bread was wonderful, with truly great butter. I had a great mushroom velouté, & the halloumi with balsamic & honey glaze was phenomenal. My ravioli was flavorful & delicious, & my husband said his steak was the best one he'd had in several years. & the pavlova was definitely worth leaving room for! The staff were warm & attentive, & the whole evening was great. If you'd like a meal that's a bit of a splurge, I definitely recommend it!

Oct 20, 2024
on Google

First of all Jenny's service was 10/10, very knowledgeable & familiar she was much appreciated. The halloumi & rigatoni were some of the best dishes I've ever had, & the wine recommended to us was perfect. All at a very reasonable price, I'll be back soon.

Oct 12, 2024
on Google

Bistro La Franquette is easily by far my favourite restaurant in the city. The service & food is always excellent without a doubt. The Staff is made up of genuine people who make the experience delightful & special. The food never misses. I was amazed by their Pate en croute. Highly recommend visiting this place with friends or family.

Sep 30, 2024
on Google
1.0

The worst experience in my life :) Two weeks ago, my boyfriend brought me to this resto. We had an amazing time, & the food is excellent. We decided to come back today. However, we had the worst service ever from " the owner" as she told us. My boyfriend ordered two drinks & food (cod cheek croquettes, hanger steaks, rigatoni)at the same time; after 30 mins, we started asking our waitress. She replied us : " that's the kitchen", she doesn't bother to go to check. Even though there is an entrée dish, we don't even have it. & then, we look at "the owner", my boyfriend asked her about the food. She was holding a glass, didn't want to put it down & came to talk. "She just craned her neck & looked at us". I never received that response in a restaurant. Especially, the price of the food we pay, we don't deserve to have that service . With that attitude, we would rather go to eat at Chinese restaurant . They serve better than yours. We waited for our order, & she told us to leave. What kind of service is this ? I recommended a lot of people to come but now I regret.

Sep 19, 2024

Went there for our 3 year anniversary. Was our first time there & could not rave more about it. A really friendly, warm & cozy atmosphere. The food & cocktails were delicious. We highly recommend!

Aug 6, 2024
on Google

A must try restaurant in Montreal. Everything was perfect. The food, the service. There oysters were very fresh & delicious. The halloumi, never had such a good halloumi Mains we had the ravioli & beef tartare with fries, highly recommended.

Jul 21, 2024
on Google

Superbe bistro français. La nourriture est classique & parfaitement exécutée. Mention spécial au service, attentionné & toujours présent. Je recommande pour toute personne qui cherche à bien manger & passer une bonne soirée.

Jul 21, 2024
on Google

Vraiment sûr côté, merci aux réseaux sociaux. Prix prohibitifs, 200$ pour un repas sans vin , sans dessert c est juste exagéré. Si encore à ce prix l expérience était extraordinaire, mais ce faire sévir par des serveuses en crocs a ce tarif c est impensable. La nourriture n a rien de particulier, voir même pas terrible. Je ne recommande vraiment pas, encore une belle escroquerie. Sans oublier le tip de 18% car le 15% n h est plus.

Jul 20, 2024
on Google

Arguably the best steak I've ever had. Fantastic fries & incredible aioli. Great wine selection & amazing service. Highly recommend!!

Apr 12, 2024
on Google

One of the best meals I've ever had. Run, don't walk. If you can afford carte blanche, I would highly recommend it. Thanks to Louie, Renée & the rest of the fabulous team!

Mar 15, 2024
on Google

Quite simply a wonderful dining experience. Attentive, professional service delivered with a very positive attitude. The menu had some unique offerings that were'across the board' delicious. I highly recommend Bistro La Franquette!

Feb 27, 2024
on Google