Chez Lionel se concentre sur la précision du métier de bistrot à travers une carte ancrée dans des classiques de la cuisine réconfortante de haute qualité. La cuisine se spécialise dans les préparations de tartares, utilisant des ingrédients frais pour obtenir une texture constante et un profil aromatique équilibré. Les clients découvrent une approche culinaire directe qui privilégie l'exécution technique à toute ornementation inutile. La sélection comprend des plats consistants conçus pour répondre aux envies précises de préparations traditionnelles typiques de la culture bistro. Chaque assiette souligne la profondeur des saveurs grâce à un assaisonnement délibéré et au choix de produits qui complètent les protéines principales. L'ambiance reste centrée sur la fonctionnalité de la salle, permettant une concentration totale sur le contenu de l'assiette. Cet établissement sert de point de ralliement pour ceux qui recherchent des standards fiables et parfaitement exécutés.
Chez Lionel est largement reconnu pour son atmosphère de bistro français élégant, son décor raffiné et une expérience culinaire globalement excellente au cœur du centre-ville de Montréal. De nombreux clients soulignent la grande qualité des plats, notamment la bisque de homard, la joue de bœuf et le canard confit, tout en notant fréquemment le professionnalisme, l'attention et l'accueil chaleureux du personnel. L'établissement est une destination prisée avant les événements au Centre Bell, plusieurs convives appréciant la capacité de l'équipe à gérer les grands groupes et à offrir un service efficace lors des soirées achalandées. Bien que la plupart des avis soient élogieux, certains clients ont relevé des irrégularités dans la préparation de certains plats, comme des cuissons excessives ou un assaisonnement trop salé, ainsi que des délais occasionnels durant les heures de pointe. Malgré ces quelques réserves sur la rapidité ou les préférences culinaires, la majorité des visiteurs considère que l'ambiance sophistiquée et l'équipe dévouée font de cette adresse un incontournable qui mérite le détour.
It was a wonderful experience! The service was excellent. One of the servers, David, was especially kind & friendly. The atmosphere was quiet & pleasant, & the view was beautiful.
The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the Duck Confit & the Hanger Steak. The Duck Confit was super crispy on the outside & tender on the inside. The Hanger Steak was cooked beautifully & was just as delicious.
To finish, we had the Profiterole for dessert, & it was amazing! We loved every part of our meal! Highly recommend!
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The food was amazing, & the service was fast & attentive. I highly recommend the charcuterie & cheese platter-it was absolutely delicious. The décor & atmosphere felt luxurious, making the entire dining experience even more enjoyable. I would definitely come back & recommend this place to anyone looking for great food & a beautiful setting!
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.
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.
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!
Chez Lionel is a French bar & restaurant located at the southeast corner of Drummond & Rene Levesque West. It is located directly across the street from the Sheraton Hotel & close to the Bell Centre.
The spacious restaurant was opened around April 2025 & occupies two floors. The manager, Nick, explained the second floor can be used for a private function for about 100 guests.
We tried some of their classic French dishes. The appetizers, escargot & foie gras, were delicious & full of rich flavour. The server also gave us slices of complementary baguette & a jar of mini pickles.
For main course, the duck breast, the Basque chicken & sole meunière did not disappoint.
The restaurant gave us a crème brûlée to help us celebrate a special anniversary occasion.
Chez Lionel is a great French restaurant serving locally sourced ingredients. We enjoyed our dinner. Highly recommend it.
