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Chez Lionel

Downtown
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Chez Lionel Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Chez Lionel focuses on the precision of bistro craft through a menu anchored in high-quality comfort food staples. The kitchen specializes in seasoned tartare preparations, utilizing fresh ingredients to achieve a consistent texture and balanced flavor profile. Patrons encounter a straightforward culinary approach that prioritizes technical execution over unnecessary ornamentation. The selection includes hearty dishes designed to satisfy specific cravings for classic preparations found within traditional bistro culture. Each plate emphasizes depth through deliberate seasoning and the selection of produce that complements the core protein offerings. The atmosphere remains centered on the functionality of the dining room, allowing the focus to stay squarely on the plate. This establishment functions as a dedicated hub for those seeking reliable, well-executed standards that define the modern bistro experience in an urban setting.

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4.5292 ratings
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Chez Lionel is widely praised for its elegant yet relaxed bistro atmosphere and its convenient location near the Bell Centre, making it a popular choice for pre-event dining. Many guests highlight the consistently excellent and attentive service, particularly from the bar and waitstaff who are frequently described as professional and welcoming. While the menu featuring classic French dishes like beef cheek, duck confit, and lobster bisque receives frequent acclaim for its flavor and quality, a few diners have noted inconsistencies in dish preparation, seasoning, or portion sizes. Despite occasional remarks regarding noise levels or pricing, the majority of visitors have a positive experience and appreciate the spacious, stylish setting, often recommending the restaurant for both professional lunches and casual social outings.
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Tom
5.0

We ordered beef cheek & duck parfait, onion soup croquettes, & a lobster flavoured soup.

We liked all of it, but duck Parfait was all of our favorites.

Our waiter David was informative, patient, attentive. All in all it was a great experience.

Jun 5, 2026
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Izzat
4.0

The food was fantastic! The lobster bisque was a bit too strong, but the beef cheek was amazing. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend the beef cheek main dish. The chicken dish was also great. The service was excellent, & the atmosphere was fine.

May 28, 2026
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Steve
4.0

Had an excellent dinner to celebrate the end of our conference. The lobster bisque was excellent, but surpassed by far by the beef cheek. I wish they had a broader selection of beers on tap, but the red ale was quite nice.

May 28, 2026
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Laura
3.0

Best thing on the menu is the Beef Bourguignon! It was delicious !! The crème brûlée was also a very good choice for dessert .We sat at the bar & our waiter was amazing! He was super friendly & knowledgeable. The manager was very polite & friendly as well. I was not a fan of the fried calamari & would have enjoyed softer , warmer bread , but had a nice experience!

Apr 4, 2026
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Tommy
5.0

Went for lunch on December 23rd. The price was $42 for 3 course lunch & it was phenomenal.

For appetizers, we got the lobster bisque & beef tartare. Bisque was nice & beef tartare was a fun experience to eat. Would probably order something else for it since it was out top choice in term of taste but it was a fun experience.

Main entree was duck confit & the chicken Dijon. Both were amazing. The duck confit was tender & skin was crispy. The other ingredients in the dish was delicious. The chicken Dijon was creamy & flavourful. Highly recommend these two dishes.

Dessert was fresh & light. Not too sweet. It had raspberry, vanilla cream & sponge cake. It was the dessert of the day so others might get something different.

Service was great & they were kind & it didn't felt weird for us to eat there while wearing sweat pants. We definitely had people looking at us, might be because of what we wore.

The bread they gave as a complimentary was hard & not really fresh(it felt it was out for a bit too long) but the butter with it was good.

Dec 31, 2025
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Yvonne
5.0

OMG. The beef cheek bourginon is the best. I had to have it a second evening here

Nov 8, 2025
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N
5.0

Excellent food & great chef Guillaume ( beef Bourguignon, turbo fish, fried calamari were all 10/10),
friendly service

But 4 weak points:
- The bread was served cold
- There are no table cloth( it should be added in the evening to give it the class it deserves, but still stay casual during the day)
- The huge ribeye steak that can only be served for two. It should be also offered for one person( if it can be eaten, it can be cut in half!)
- desserts are average at best

Sep 26, 2025
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John
2.0

Service & ambience are very nice. Problem is the food. My wife had sole meuniere that was pan fried & drowning in oil & butter to the point where the breading was drenched, with no vegetables whatsoever other than greasy fingerling potatoes. I had the classic burger, with beef, I think. Frankly not sure. Served with Fries for 4 people. Waiter very professional. We did not complain because the service was excellent.

Aug 4, 2025
on Google
Yuqing
5.0

Love their césar salad, duck breast & beef tartare! The ambiance was really nice (we went friday night around 9pm).

Jun 22, 2025
on Google
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