Chez Lévêque

Al

5.0

Chez Lévêque has officially earned a spot on my'must return' list.

As someone who loves offal, I was thrilled to see such a serious selection on the menu. I had the calf liver for my main course, & it was cooked perfectly.. tender, flavorful, & a reminder of why French cuisine has such a great reputation for elevating ingredients that many people overlook. Next time, I'm coming back for the calf brain & veal kidneys. If they were as good as the liver, I'm in for a treat.

I've always believed that the French & the Turks are masters at turning'the unthinkable' into delicacies. Turkey is still the gold standard I've experienced for offal, but Chez Lévêque is right up there. One humble suggestion to the chef: add testicles to the offal menu! If they're prepared with the same care as everything else, I'm sure they'd be exceptional.

The rest of the table was just as impressed. The Provençal mussels were absolutely out of this world. I'd never had them prepared that way before. The sauce was so good that I shamelessly mopped up every last drop with bread. Not a spoonful went to waste.

We also shared the salmon tartare to start, & for mains we had the duck confit & the braised lamb shank. Every dish was beautifully executed, generously portioned, & fairly priced.

Authentic French cooking, outstanding execution, & a menu that still celebrates traditional dishes like offal.. Chez Lévêque is a rare gem. I'll definitely be back.

Samnang

4.0

First french experience, it was good overall. The wait staff was very friendly & attentive. Food was great.

Marc

5.0

Excellent french cuisine, outstanding service

Jean-Christophe

4.0

French brasserie with a long history.
CAD $34 set menu is a great deal.
Food was good; not exceptional but a decent brasserie meal.

Hans

5.0

I like this place a lot. First, the food is really excellent, carefully prepared, nicely served & very tasty. It's a nice french-style restaurant, no unnecessary chi-chi but in style.It feels homy while being elegant. The pricing is very reasonable, with a $32 menu to start with. Very important: It is not loud & you can actually have a conversation! The tables are not crowded & the ceilings are high. Very pleasant service, too! It's really one of my favourites!

Kathryn

5.0

A quintessential Montreal stalwart, this is the kind of dining that I think of when I envision this great city. I was wondering how a restaurant can be open for 54 years. The answer? A well-curated menu of French classics with a Montreal spin. House made charcuterie & terrines. Excellent service & a true bistro atmosphere full of locals revelling in food & friendship. We wanted to try it all & ordered too much including the country terrine, racalette, risotto & bouillabaisse with a sauce that was simply melt-in-my mouth divine. I can't wait to dine at LC every time I visit Montreal!

CAI

5.0

A lot of people think that French Cuisine is expensive. Well, this place is the total opposite. They tried to make it good, focused on quality, friendly portion while remaining affordable. Easy to reserve. Great services & amazing french food. Definitely a go-to place.

Larry

5.0

Best French cuisine I've had since Lyon!!

N

5.0

Great French cuisine. One of the best three in Montreal
Top chef Romain
Update Very pleasant service
Best dishes: lobster bisque, Dover sole, nougat

Keteryna

5.0

Classic French offering & atmosphere, dishes are top quality & service is very French - it's like being on a trip to France. You'll find some dishes here that you won't find anywhere else in Montreal.