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 cozy, authentic gem in Montreal that offers an exceptional Eastern European dining experience. Guests consistently praise the high quality of the homemade cuisine, noting that everything from the bread to the desserts is prepared with remarkable care and love. The atmosphere is frequently described as warm, elegant, and nostalgic, feeling more like a private home than a traditional restaurant. Furthermore, the service is consistently highlighted for being exceptionally welcoming, attentive, and professional, making it a favorite destination for both special celebrations and relaxed meals.
Great restaurant, great service, amazing atmosphere, tastefully decorated. Very tasty food, we took the Balkan salad as well as avocado & shrimp salad & pirozhki with meat as appetizers, Borscht (beet soup) & they served us some homemade bread & butter while we waited for the food. As a main we ordered Filet mignon rossini, Grilled lamb chops & the pork schnitzel. Fillet was a nice thick piece & a perfect medium-rare, lamb was juicy & the sauce it came with was perfect, I dipped my side veggies into it as well. The schnitzel can compete with any one I had in Austria or Germany it was THAT good! It also came with a cream based sauce, it was to die for!
For dessert we had the sour cherry vareniki & blini (crêpe) with cottage cheese filling, both came with a little strawberry coulis that paired perfectly with the dish ! Everything was homemade with lots of care & love. You can tell that the chef takes pride in sending you out the perfect dish & all those tasty flavors will keep you coming back for more! Thank you for a great experience!
Truly an excellent meal & service. The decor & orchids were lovely! Wednesday was quiet yet enjoyable.
Having vodka & pickles is a combo that WORKS. The blini+caviar, chicken Kiev, Salmon+veggies, cream of mushroom soup (AMAZING!!!), cabbage pirozhki, & potato pirozhki were fantastic. Can't wait to come back there when we can!
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.
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.
Ermitage has become our go-to place for many special occasions- anniversaries, birthdays & even a wedding party. Chef Oleg & the staff are consistently attentive, & the décor effortlessly chic. It's the perfect setting for a sophisticated ambiance. The house wine is delightful, & the price is excellent value given the fine-dining feel of the candles, fresh linen & it's European-style décor. I strongly recommend this gem for any form of gathering over a nice meal &/or celebration.
J'ai adoré mon service & la nourriture! J'ai eu l'occasion de danser sur de la bonne musique après mon repas succulent (servi avec amour & connaissance par Galina). L'ambiance est excellente & la décoration très jolie. La multitude de saveurs est à partager en famille!
