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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
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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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Had a great experience at bistro La Franquette! Wine & food were fantastic. The homemade sourdough bread had a nice butter & flaky salt that balanced out the sweet caramelized Halloumi cheese, they were a perfect combo. & thank you to Coco for recommending the Gemelli pasta!!! Will be back:)

Aug 26, 2024
on Google
5.0

Amazing food!! I can't stop telling everyone how delicious everything was 😋our waitress was so sweet & gave us the best service 😀just excellent 👍

Aug 18, 2024
on Google

Truly an underrated spot in the city, the food is phenomenal, the wine selection is great, the cocktails are delicious & the service is amazing! Happy to come back here whenever I can 🙌🏻❤️ don't miss out on their special collabs or their burger night.

Aug 8, 2024
on Google

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
5.0

Dinner with the family was fantastic. All the menu items with frites are to be sampled. Broad wine list with helpful staff that know there stuff. Service was spot on. Hanger steak is the best I have had. Order plates & share with the table is the best way to enjoy. The ambience is perfect for an evening with family or friends. A truly great eating experience.

Aug 6, 2024

Just Wow!!!

Jul 22, 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

Simply wonderful food. Classic dishes with modern twists done really well.

Jul 3, 2024
on Google
5.0

Thank you to Renee, Louie & the whole team. We could not have been happier with our experience. The food, the service & the wine were all top notch. Every dish was perfectly executed. Such a beautiful restaurant too. Cannot wait to go back!

Jun 17, 2024
on Google
5.0

One of the best restaurants in Montreal!!! Always fall in love with the food & wine & feel very welcome. A must!!

Jun 16, 2024
on Google

Louie is so talented! The steak & pasta & chicken liver mousse (I can go on) is the best in Montreal (full honest). Wine gal Renee is very knowledgeable-listen to her! I love this place so much- I go all the time. So much heart & hard working folks. Can't wait till my next visit!

Jun 10, 2024
on Google

Totally on point! Excellent service, fabulous family feeling ambience, tremendous food from start to finish. We ate everything...we are still here & if they would let me, I would have a nap (chairs & banquettes are super comfy) & order more fries in an hour ...& probably more cod...& the dessert! I'll be back sooner than later! Cheers to Reneé & Louie, we can taste the love & passion in every detail of our meal ❤️

May 26, 2024
on Google

Visiting Montreal after many years & quite disappointed at this highly rated restaurant- booked last min & got a spot in the night, when we got in another 5 mins waiting by the door which was fine, then we sat down & I ordered the ravioli it was mediocre & I tried ordering beef tartare finding it was sold out! First time dining at a place that sells out which looks like they are not prepared for meeting the capacity of customers, I then ordered halloumi but it was too sweet & I couldn't keep eating after finishing half. The sorbet was quite good I guess it made up for the bad mains. I left the resto with a hungry stomach & don't think it's worth $90 for what I got. Also I had to yell the entire time because I couldn't hear my friend due to the extremely loud atmosphere. Service was slow I had to ask three waitresses the same question on whether my dish will be delivered.....won't go back

May 13, 2024
on Google
5.0

It's very rare that I am truly WOWED by a restaurant. Le franquette is a WOW. The sea bass is by far one of the best fish that I have ever tasted in my life (including my travels around Europe). Not only is the food incredible but the staff are so delightful. We experienced nothing but smiles, positivity & warmth. We will 100% be coming back soon. I also appreciated how diligent the restaurant was with verifying if there were any dietary restrictions or allergies. Prior to our meal, the restaurant even took the time to call us to ask us if we had any restrictions as well as if we were celebrating a special occasion. This attention to detail does not go unnoticed & is unique to the bistro. Ps. Yes you NEED the fries.

May 5, 2024
on Google
5.0

Finally making a point of adding this review after countless meals that were absolutely superb. Louie & Renee know exactly what they're doing & they do it so well. If you are looking for an unpretentious vibe with great music, where you will simultaneously be blown away by unique & truly delicious food - Franquette is your answer. Gorgeous wine choices, insane desserts, & a menu that has never once let me down! That's why I keep going back.

Apr 23, 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