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 is widely celebrated as a hidden gem offering an exceptional Eastern European culinary experience that feels both intimate and truly authentic. Guests frequently highlight the high quality of the homemade cuisine, with standout dishes like the tender beef Stroganoff, savory chicken Kiev, and decadent honey cake earning consistent praise for their fresh, delicate flavors. The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, elegant, and nostalgic, reminiscent of a welcoming home, which makes it a perfect setting for romantic dates, family celebrations, or client entertainment. Beyond the food, the service is frequently noted for being remarkably warm, passionate, and attentive, with staff going above and beyond to ensure every diner feels cared for. With its charming decor, reasonable prices, and genuine hospitality, this restaurant leaves a lasting impression, prompting many to plan return visits immediately.
Absolutely wonderful experience! The food was incredibly delicious, fresh, & you could really taste the quality of the ingredients in every dish. Everything felt homemade & prepared with care.
A special thank you to Galina, who took amazing care of us - she was so warm, friendly, & attentive & made our experience even better.
The borscht was outstanding - it genuinely reminded us of the taste of childhood & home. ❤? The ice cream was also incredible: natural, fresh, & absolutely delicious.
We also loved the atmosphere & beautiful interior of the restaurant. Everything felt cozy & welcoming.
We will definitely be coming back! I think we've finally found a little piece of home here in Montreal.
We have eaten here several times. Each time was a delight. To date, we have ordered the duck magret with orange sauce, beef Stroganoff, Viennese pork schnitzel, chicken Kiev, grilled lamb rib chops with porcini Madeira sauce, & wapiti steak with Porto sauce. All were excellent. The beef Stroganoff is made from filet mignon, so it is super tender. The grilled lamb had a delicate taste & was beautifully served. The wapiti steak was to die for. The schnitzel is served with a garlic cream sauce, a delightful change from the more traditional presentations. The chicken Kiev was wonderful. & the desserts are fantastic. The Napoleon cake is fluffy, nothing like the hard store-bought variety. The halva cream in the sponge cake is not the usual hard crumbly & fibrous sesame halva but creamy sunflower halva - one of my favorite dessert because of its taste & texture. Finally, the hostess is a sweetheart & always eager to help us discover new dishes & products. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Amazing food & service! I loved the decor & beautiful potted orchids placed along the windows. I ordered filet mignon with foie gras in porcini mushroom sauce-it was delectable! The waitress was attentive, warm & prompt! I definitely will be back more than once. I need to taste everything on the menu. 😋 I highly recommend this restaurant!
Discovered this gem on the first day in Montreal. Entered on a rainy day looking for quality food, & was absolutely surprised - great host who patiently explained the menu, really tasty eastern-european food without waiting too long, beautiful museum-style interior. Absolutely 5 stars!
Beautiful restaurant, delicious food & very warm, attentive service.
Everything is homemade & you can taste it - flavours are delicate & not overpowering, just perfect.
Definitely one of the highlights of our visit to Montreal!
A nice, atmospheric restaurant. Beautiful decor, delicious food, & friendly staff. When we ordered, the waitress was very attentive & helpful in choosing dishes based on our preferences. There were six of us.
Very nice atmosphere, beautiful interior, kind & friendly staff, delicious food 100/10, affordable prices, exactly what I was looking for all 3 years of living in Montreal 🥰🤗
The restaurant has a warm & welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in. It is a cozy Russian restaurant in Montreal that can accommodate around 30 to 40 guests, giving it an intimate & friendly feeling. The decor is unique & elegant, with golden mirrors, beautiful paintings, & many vintage decorative pieces that create a rich & memorable ambiance.
One of the most special things about this place is that the owners & waitresses have brought many personal family items & souvenirs to decorate the restaurant. These old pieces add charm, history, & authenticity to the space, making it feel more like a family home than just a restaurant.
The food is delicious, full of authentic flavors & prepared with great care. The waitresses, Gala & Nana, are incredibly kind, generous, & attentive. They truly take good care of their customers & make everyone feel appreciated & welcomed. The combination of excellent food, beautiful decor, & warm hospitality makes this restaurant a wonderful place to visit.
This place was absolutely incredible. The food, the service, the music, the ambiance. The decor was also very beautiful...This restaurant feels like home.
