Chez Lionel serves as a focal point for those seeking refined bistro fare with a focus on fresh ingredients and precise culinary techniques. The menu centers on expertly prepared tartares, where high-quality proteins are seasoned with balanced aromatics to highlight natural textures. Diners encounter a signature fish and chips dish characterized by a light, golden crust that retains the integrity of the flaky catch within. The interior design emphasizes functional minimalism, creating a clear focus on the food and the immediate physical environment of the table. Staff prioritize efficient delivery of orders, ensuring that the components of each plate maintain their intended temperature and garnish placement. This establishment functions as a dedicated culinary destination that values consistency, ingredient quality, and the technical execution of traditional bistro staples for every single guest.
Chez Lionel consistently receives praise for its exceptional service, welcoming atmosphere, and delicious French-inspired cuisine. Many diners highlight the quality of signature dishes like duck ravioli, beef cheek, and brunch options, often noting that portions are generous and well-presented. While the vast majority of experiences are positive and memorable, some guests have pointed out inconsistencies regarding noise levels, occasional service delays, or fluctuations in menu quality. Despite these minor critiques, the overall sentiment remains highly favorable, with many customers expressing enthusiasm for returning to enjoy the professional staff and refined bistro experience.
Beau restaurant avec terrasse qui dégage une atmosphère à la fois feutrée, animée & détendue. La composition du menu est attrayante. Les calmars étaient juste bons. J'ai beaucoup aimé le plat de chou-fleur grillé sur sa purée, assorti d'une tranche de haloumi frit & de tomates cerises bien assaisonnée. A ne pas manquer !
Cool experience, classy setting, but very decent price.
You can definitely taste the quality of the ingredients. One of the waiter seemed a bit tired & came back to ask once or twice if he had forgotten something but I much rather someone admit their forgetting than clients waiting too long.
I love how every table is decently spaced , much space for different kinds of crowd, or gathering. I highly recommend it. As an amateur of goat salad, I have to say this is genuinely the best salad I ever had. I have tried easily over 50 goat salads in various establishments in mtl & other cities but this one had something special. All of the textures were perfect. The cook or the prep, one thing I really applaud & I have noticed is how every single item is cooked the same for example a nut will have the same texture as the other nut in your meal, your meat will have the same texture, naturally in restaurant not everything is cooked but its just a fun little aspect I have noticed that deeply moved me. Also the beets were idk they seemed organic or that they were gathering them at a local place or somewhere where the beets had time to grow at their normal beets pace, & I tasted the earth, the soil almost (It was a truly astonishing experience). I would never dare say this about anything but I think I got a glimpse of what gourmet call'la madeleine de proust' but specifically about the beets in my salad & ironically I say this about something which I do not like except in goats salad or borscht.
Cutlery was slightly'dirty' but not in an actual dirty way just not'cleaned with a cloth' but genuinely probably one of my fav southshore establishment. Also stunning little wine selection. & visible to the clients. Also the bar is quite pretty. Im curious what the setting would look like at night.
Also the appetizers are a beautiful size :) not too small or too large
*one thing that is extremely rare is that when I ordered the mussles & fries the fries were obviously best when hot but they stayed decently good in texture till the end of meal, I have quite literally nothing to say against any of the cooking techniques of every single ingredients I have tried ranging from roasted nuts to duck breast(magret).
Jun 4, 2025
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Excellent sur toute la ligne, nous avons adoré le menu, le service & l'ambiance & avons eu une petite visite surprise du Chef. Wow. Très apprécié. Merci
Très beau restaurant, beau menu. Les cocktails signature étaient délicieux. Nous avons pris les huîtres gratinées & le gravlax de saumon en entrée. Parfait. En plat, les ravioles ricotta confit de canard & le magret ( la sauce était vraiment délicieuse) trés occupé, nous avions une réservation à 17h00 parce que nous avions un spectacle par la suite. Nous n'avons pas eu le temps de goûter aux desserts, la prochaine fois.
La macreuse très beau plat, le cheeseburger la viande sans goût, sèche & l'assaisonnement était manquant. Aucun pain sans gluten pour le burger & aucune frite dans une friteuse sans gluten donc salade. Les raviolis super plat. Tartelette au chocolat a été apprécié. A chaque visite nous faisons la remarque pour plus de plats, desserts & pains burgers sans gluten & aucun changement apporté...dommage. Attendons le nouveau menu, y aura-t-il plus de sans gluten ?
