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.
The best Eastern European restaurant! Our family has been coming here for many years, & it never disappoints. Excellent food, outstanding service, a wonderful atmosphere, & great prices. The quality is always top-notch. Highly recommend!
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.
Love this place.:-) the best. I had the Chicken Kyiv & it was absolutely delicious! The food was fresh, full of flavor, & the portion was great. The staff were so friendly & made us feel very welcome. I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!
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!
The adjective that describes Ermitage the best is'impeccable' when it comes to cuisine, service, atmoshere & dining experience in general. The menu is composed of the world-famous Eastern European dishes as well as some signature delicacies that will tempt the eye, satisfy the mind & of course, please the palate. What surprised me was that they make things like bread, butter, cottage cheese etc. from scratch, in addition, only highest-quality ingridients are used that contributes to the excellent taste of absolutely any dish. One of the owners who is also a server there is increadibly attentive, friendly & makes one feel that they are their only customer. Interestingly, it's a cosy & high-end place at the same time. All in all, this restaurant provides more than just a fine dining experince considering its stunning interior design, soft background music & plenty of beautuful little details that catch an eye making a strong & unforgettable impression. Highly recommended for any occasion!
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)!
