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Chez Lionel

Downtown
4.5$ & $$
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Chez Lionel Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
BistroTartareComfort FoodFish & ChipsBurgersMarketRegionalFrenchGluten-free OptionsGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesResto-Bar
Welcome to Chez Lionel, located on Lionel-Daunais Street, in the heart of Boucherville’s city center. In a friendly setting and festive atmosphere, chef Frédéric Dufort offers a menu that is both friendly and refined: Tartares, burgers made with beef from the Eastern Townships, risotto, meat and fish that you can also enjoy on our beautiful terrace.

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Reviews for Chez Lionel

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (100+)
*as of 2026-02-15
5★
75%
4★
10%
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Review Summary

Chez Lionel garners praise for its food, service and inviting ambiance. The menu features crowd favorites like lobster bisque, escargot, duck confit and chicken Dijon, with beef tartar and a variety of seafood and comforting dishes, and desserts described as fresh and light while cocktails are often highlighted. Service is repeatedly described as attentive, professional and friendly, making it suitable for lunch, pre game dinners near the Centre Bell or celebrations with friends and family. The atmosphere is warm and Parisian inspired, chic yet approachable, though it can be loud when busy. Some notes of caution include occasional inconsistency in dish execution, a few dishes being dry or oily, bread not always fresh, and prices that can feel on the high side; rare billing or service hiccups are mentioned. Overall, the reviews paint Chez Lionel as a top choice for quality French fare in downtown Montreal with many guests planning to return and recommending it to others.
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5.0

Amazing food, great service with attention to detail by our server Malvena!

Oct 30, 2025
on Google
5.0

Loved this place, great food & good atmosphere. Noon special a starter, main course & dessert for 42$. Had the salmon tartare, chicken dijon & pavlova. All delicious & great service 😋

Oct 29, 2025
on Google

Je tiens à vous partager mon experience à cet endroit, excellent service au bar, de Franck qui nous a bien conseillé, très sympathique & amical. Rencontre du gérant Christophe avec nous avec bien échangé. Merci à toute l'équipe🙏🏽.... À refaire!!🙂

Oct 24, 2025
on Google

Great spot to go before a show at the Bell Centre.

Oct 21, 2025
on Google

Vraiment très déçus de notre expérience hier soir. Le calmar en entrée était bien ordinaire, grosse assiette avec peu de calmars. Une plus petite assiette aurait été plus appropriée & un peu de sel aussi. & la salade de chèvre chaud, chèvre froid plutôt, le fromage tout pris ensemble, très peu goûteux. Quand on en a parlé au serveur, il a supposément été consulté en cuisine puis est revenu rapidement en me pitchant presque l'assiette, c'est comme ça que c'est supposé être. Hmmmm...really? Une chance que les cromesquis étaient bons, c'était pas complètement raté. On n'y retournera pas. Nos multiples expériences au Lionel Laval avaient été extras. Voyons voir si nous aurons le goût d'y retourner à celui-là.

Oct 9, 2025
on Google
5.0

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Une expérience mémorable au restaurant Lionel!
Dès notre arrivée, l'ambiance était accueillante & le service tout simplement impeccable. Mention spéciale à Noemi, la maître d'hôte, qui a su rendre notre soirée inoubliable grâce à ses recommandations parfaites & son attention délicate. Chaque plat était un délice, & l'équipe en salle a su créer une atmosphère conviviale & raffinée. Un vrai coup de coeur - on reviendra sans hésiter!

Oct 3, 2025
on Google
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
on Google

Mon copain & moi sommes venus vendredi dernier, & c'était super calme, puis le service était tellement froid & si peu accueillant que cela nous a donné un certain mauvais moment à chaque fois que la serveuse venait à la table (très peu souvent)... Une serveuse qui fait une accueil avec aucun sourire & qui n'a même pas le goût de nous servir... Tout le long du service, on dirait qu'elle ne voulait pas être là, on demande pas qu'elle soit hyper sociable mais au moins, un sourire, avoir de la courtoisie aussi... Elle prend notre commande avec effort on dirait, & je voulais le tartare avec salade, c'est arrivé avec des frites, mais la fille qui a apporté les plats était fine & elle a changé mon accompagnement, mais sinon je trouve ça dommage comme service :

Sep 26, 2025
on Google

I like the food at this place the duck was really delicious & tender & the beet salad was just amazing. The fish was tasting good as well. When I ask the waitress if we can sit on a table that I found more interesting they didn't refuse my request, & I found it very, very polite. The price was reasonable, based on the quality & the atmosphere comparing with other restaurants the price was lower, but the quality of the food was even higher.

Sep 22, 2025
on Google

Overall, I was very satisfied with my experience. The service was attentive, the cutlery was neat, & the waitresses were friendly. For the main course, we ordered Poulet Dijon & Pavé de Saumon, both were well-cooked & delicious. For dessert, we had the Tarte Tatin, which was a little too sweet for my taste but still overall good. I especially recommend trying the Pêche Bretonne cocktail.

Sep 21, 2025
on Google

Globalement satisfait, Océane a offert un service sans reproche.
Le plat de turbot était plus huileux qu'attendu. Plus comme un fish'n chips. Les gnocchi parisiens était excellents.

Sep 19, 2025
on Google
5.0

Excellent service & nourriture délicieuse!

Sep 11, 2025
on Google
5.0

Very good new french brasserie . A+ , Good addition to downtown.

Sep 10, 2025
on Google

Belle expérience au resto Chez Lionel pour célébrer une fête d'anniversaire. On était un groupe de 15-20. Le décor était tellement beau que je n'ai pas pu m'empêcher de faire des photos d'ambiance.

La salade César & le cheeseburger étaient excellent; & que dire du service parfait du début jusqu'à la fin. C'était efficace, rapide & très smooth. Merci Fabien & Danaé !

Sep 7, 2025
on Google

Crowded & vibrant vibe. Service very good. Oysters were fresh. Fois grais & devil eggs very good. Steak with fries good. Ravioli good. Only disappointment was the duck confit which was too dry but sauce was very good.

Aug 30, 2025
on Google

Great experience, id come back for the three course. Had lobster bisque, chicken & the dessert

Aug 28, 2025
on Google

The maitre'd & waitstaff were wonderful. Kept us well supplied with complimentary cornichon through the night.

Aug 26, 2025
on Google
5.0

We visited Chez Lionel as a family of three, & it was absolutely amazing! The atmosphere was warm & welcoming, the service was friendly & attentive, & the food was simply outstanding. Every dish was full of flavor & beautifully prepared. It felt like the perfect mix of upscale & relaxed dining, which made it enjoyable for both adults & our 7-year-old. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Montréal - highly recommend!

Aug 25, 2025
on Google
5.0

Bon restaurant, le repas était de qualité. Le service était agréable. J'y retournerai.

Aug 10, 2025
on Google

Excellent restaurant 👏

Aug 9, 2025
on Google