The Hermitage Museum in Saint-Petersburg is world famous. Real gourmets also remember the Hermitage (Ermitage) restaurant in Moscow. It is there, at the end of the XIX century, that French chef Lucien Olivier invented his renowned Russian salad.
Ermitage restaurant in Montreal keeps both traditions: the artistic atmosphere of the Saint-Petersburg Museum and the refined cuisine of Moscow famous French restaurant.
Ermitage offers an authentic Eastern European and Russian dining experience in a warm, elegant setting that feels both chic and inviting. The menu features favorites like beef stroganoff, chicken Kiev, borscht, pelmeni and vareniki, with many guests calling the dishes homemade, fresh and flavorful and portions generous for the price. The atmosphere is described as charming and nostalgic, with tasteful decor that evokes an old world parlor and a fine dining vibe without losing coziness. The service is consistently attentive and friendly, making guests feel welcome and well cared for. The restaurant is praised as a great spot for birthdays, anniversaries and family gatherings, with a strong sense of hospitality that makes celebrations special. Desserts such as medovik receive enthusiastic notes, and the house wine and tasting options are noted for good value. Overall, Ermitage comes across as a reliable, comforting destination where memorable meals, cultural immersion and thoughtful hospitality come together in a distinctive setting.
Ermitage is a beautiful, quaint spot in an upscale neighborhood serving SPECTACULAR Eastern European food. The atmosphere is quiet, cozy, & feels like home. The place is run by a married couple - she serves tables & he cooks. Both are excellent at what they do. All the food, down to the bread, butter, sour cream & jam for dessert, is completely homemade. If you don't believe me now, you will after your meal! Everything on the menu is scrumptious & portion sizes are perfect. For those unfamiliar with Russian/Ukrainian cuisine, I recommend the Russian Appetizer to start (see attached photo). For mains, consider classics such as Pelmeni (dumplings), Chicken Kiev, Beef Stroganoff, & whatever the server recommends as the nightly special. For dessert, I highly recommend the Blinchiki (crepes, but better!) Medovik (cake), Varenniki (dessert dumplings), & their homemade ice cream. Definitely coming back here ASAP. Priatnogo Appetita (Bon Appetit)!
What an amazing place! Cute little restaurant where owners work tirelessly for the most authentic food.
Everything tasted amazing, caviar was very fresh & all the dishes were perfect. The ambiance, the candles, music were all perfect. Definitely coming back.
Amazing food, celebrated my birthday with a friend & loved the experience from A to Z! A must try! One of the best restaurants in the city, it's hard to find these days!
Jan 16, 2026
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Our family enjoyed a delicious Christmas Eve dinner together. The hosts were incredibly welcoming & attentive & the food was shared with care & pride. My daughter shared that it felt like having a home cooked meal made just for each one of us!
Je suis venue fêter mon anniversaire avec mes amis. Ce fut une merveilleuse surprise de découvrir cet endroit !! Super beau & élégant, la nourriture est délicieuse, & la dame qui nous a servi est un amour 🥰 Je le conseille fortement pour les anniversaires & les rencontres de famille 🤩
Ça m'a rappelé mon enfance française, les repas dans les restaurants favoris des grands-parents ❤?
Tout simplement une perle de culture & de cuisine Est européene dans Montréal
Les portions sont généreuse & les plats sont parfaitement fidèle & pour certains, innovant !
Je conseille absolument
Dec 18, 2025
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Nous avons pris le menu degustation pour 2 & nous avons adoré. Le boeuf strogonof etait divin & fondait en bouche. J'aurais souhaité une portion plus grosse tellement cetait succulent. Le service etait chaleureux & efficace.
