Casavant provides a welcoming space where the focus rests entirely on the quality of every plate served. The menu features standout dishes like tender, perfectly seared scallops alongside a savory beef tartare that highlights rich flavors. Fresh, expertly prepared fish options offer a light yet satisfying balance to the selection of thoughtful plates. Each dish benefits from careful attention to seasoning and high-quality ingredients that shine on their own. The environment feels cozy and intimate, creating a natural setting for sharing a meal in comfort. Carefully chosen drink pairings accompany the meal to round out the experience for those who appreciate simple, well-made food. The atmosphere encourages relaxed conversation while the kitchen handles the details of crafting a memorable and genuine meal for every single table.
Casavant is widely celebrated as a premier dining destination in Montreal, consistently praised for its warm atmosphere, exceptional service, and creative, high-quality cuisine. Many patrons highlight the scallops, beef tartare, and fresh seafood dishes as standout menu items, often noting the restaurant's impressive wine selection and thoughtful ingredient sourcing. While a few guests have noted challenges regarding tight seating, noise levels, or specific portion sizes, the overwhelming majority of experiences are positive, with many diners describing the establishment as a must-visit neighborhood gem that offers a refined yet unpretentious experience.
What a gem of a restaurant! The appetizers were delicious. We had the scallops & the beef tartare as appetizers; then duck & the sea bass for mains. All the dishes were amazing but our favorite was the scallops - we could have had 2 more orders! Had just enough room left to share the maple cake dessert :)
If you're visiting Montreal, get in a cab & go to Casavant. It's a 15-minute ride from Old Montreal into the quiet residential neighborhood of Villeray - & worth every minute.
I took my family for dinner & it immediately became the best dining experience of our Montreal trip. The service is the first thing you notice - genuinely warm, friendly, & attentive without a trace of stuffiness. The staff made our entire table feel completely at home from the moment we sat down.
The food is exceptional. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared & delicious, the kind of cooking that makes you slow down & pay attention. We finished with outstanding desserts paired with dessert wines, which was the perfect ending to a perfect meal.
Casavant is everything you want in a great restaurant - impeccable service, extraordinary food, wonderful atmosphere & a room full of people who are genuinely happy to be there. No pretension, no performance. Just a serious kitchen & a team that clearly loves what they do.
Visited with my mom, absolutely great. Had booking for 9:30, got there at 9, they sat us no problem. Presentation beautiful, server knowledgeable, interactive, & picked some excellent wines by the glass for us. Offered half-glasses when she felt each dish needed something different. Scallops crudo absolutely outstanding. Almost ordered a second serving instead of dessert. Thanks for the great experience.
May 17, 2026
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Nous avons eu un très bon service & les plats étaient aussi bien réussis. La carte est courte (5 entrées, 5 plats principaux, 2 désserts), mais je crois que c'est la meilleure stratégie pour bien contrôler la qualité & les coûts. En vous souhaitant longue vie.
Repas de fête tout bonnement incroyable. Meilleur tartare de ma vie, onglet magnifique, les pâtes au sanglier & le parfais de fois gras de madame étaient de toute aussi haute volée.
Accueil adorable, je mentionne a demi mot que c'est la fête de ma femme & on nous mets une bougie sur le dessert, si simple attention qui résume le soin du détail de cette magnifique enseigne.
Merci.
We enjoyed our dinner here last night. We had a late dinner reservation & was very satisfied. Our server was attentive. The restaurant only had French menu & he described each dish in English lol. We ordered the steak tartare, scallops, sea bass & hanger steak. We didn't get dessert as we had some waiting for us at home. Also ordered wine & cocktails which was delicious.
Casavant earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand & I can see why. The poultry mousse stuffed morels are the kind of dish an inspector would notice & the tender hangar steak with whelks & fiddleheads was an utter delight, if a bit small as a portion size.
Special mention for Casavant's divine twist on the classic profiterole, replacing the cream with rhubarb & ricotta.
Slight hiccup with the paccheri neri (tube-shaped pasta made with black squid ink) served with lobster, pea leaves, & tomato bisque. The bisque needed something, maybe more garlic or seasoning to elevate the dish to where it belongs.
Bib Gourmands are awarded to restaurants that offer what's deemed as good value, & $135 for 2 before drinks, tax, & tip is not too shabby for elevated brasserie appetizers, main dishes, & a shared dessert featuring sought-after in-season ingredients.
Nice wine list too. They even have piquette.
Dress up a little if you want, but not too much. Service is elegant, warm, friendly.
It is rarely a good sign that a restaurant charges for bread, but you'd get away with it if you serve fresh bread at extra charge. Mine was stale & looked small compared to the bread other people got...
I thought their fish was mediocre. The steak, on the other hand, was top notch. The other dishes were ok. Dessert was a complete miss.
Sortie en amoureux très réussi !
Un délice de l'entrée au dessert & belle présentation !
Service très attentionné de Maël qui nous a aidé pour le choix des vins ! Merci !
À bientôt
