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 dining experience with many dishes made in house, from bread to dairy, and a warm, intimate atmosphere that feels both cozy and refined. The menu blends world famous classics with signature specialties, including pelmeni, beef stroganoff, chicken Kiev, and delicate desserts like medovik, all crafted from high quality ingredients. Service is consistently attentive and friendly, and the setting combines quiet elegance with a welcoming, homey vibe. The restaurant earns high praise for its remarkable flavor, thoughtful touches, and good value, making it a standout choice for occasions or a special night out.
We were a table of 7 & we all really miles the restaurant. The atmosphere was cozy, the waitress so nice, & the food was delicious. Would 100% recommend!!!
Que dire de ce restaurant autre que ses 4.8 étoiles sur 5 sont bien méritées? J'irais même jusqu'à dire 5 étoiles, car tout était incroyable. De l'ambiance à la nourriture, à un service impeccable, je n'ai aucun commentaire négatif.
Mon conjoint & moi avons essayé l'entrée de juliennes de cèpes, le borscht & les priozhki, en repas le boeuf stroganoff & le suprême de poulet à la kiev. Tout est 10/10. Un vrai régal. & quand la facture est arrivée, nous étions presque choqués de voir un prix si bas pour la qualité. Nous avons laissé un très généreux pourboire & nous avons quitté avec des recommandations de plats supplémetaires de la serveuse.
Définitivement un must return. Si vous cherchez un endroit avec moins d'une vingtaine de places, calme, avec des repas somptueux préparés avec soin, je ne pourrais recommander Ermitage plus.
Je vais définitivement en parler à tout le monde! Merci pour cet accueil chaleureux & toutes ces belles saveurs.
Apr 17, 2026
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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!
On a recent trip to Montreal we were looking for a different type of food/cultural experience & found it at Ermitage. We were a group of 6 had & had a wonderful evening. Service was great! Atmosphere was fantastic! Food was amazing! We sampled a lot of the menu & there was nothing I would not recommend. Even though my birthday was the next day, they still offered a small birthday celebration for me - bad luck to play the music & fully celebrate a day early . Thank you! We loved our interactions with the staff, they were all really awesome. Everyone agreed that Ermitage was the highlight of the annual weekend trip up North!
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)!
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.
Très bon restaurant de cuisine russe & europeene, je ne me souviens pas avoir été aussi bien acceuili dans un restaurant, je le recommande autant pour la gentillesse des 2 dames qui font le service que pour sa cuisine, merci encore !
Ce lieu est une véritable pépite : excellent rapport qualité-prix, expérience culturelle enrichissante & accueil chaleureux. Une expérience à recommander sans hésitation.
La propriétaire, d'une grande gentillesse, a pris le temps de tout expliquer & nous a même offert une attention. On sent une véritable passion & une volonté sincère de faire plaisir.
La nourriture était délicieuse. Nous sommes venus pour les soupes & avons eu la belle surprise de découvrir une cuisine authentique & raffinée. Le restaurant, décoré avec élégance, reflète le soin des propriétaires jusque dans les détails, comme les superbes orchidées naturelles.
Owners are the most wonderful, kind & helpful people you will ever meet. Delicious upscale Eastern European & European cuisine! I ordered with DOORDASH during quarantine. I live in laval. The food arrived within 20 mins, extremely well packaged - no spills (unlike some other places I had delivered from), everything was warm & just SO GOOD. I got beef stroganoff, the meat was tender & so fresh - you would think we were dining out! 2 Borscht soups (tasty unlike any other), Vareniki (dumplings) with sour cherry filling (you may wanna get more of those! 😉) & vareniki (dumplings) with potatoe filling. The cake Medovik is literally the best one I've had! If I may say: UN VRAI RÉGAL! Ermitage knows how to create a fine dining experience RIGHT in the comfort of your own home! Will definitely be ordering again very soon. Very recommended!!! Please don't miss out on this unforgettable culinary experience 😊😊😊
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Absolutely the best restaurant in Montreal-no doubt about it! Nothing else even comes close. It's like tasting food straight from heaven. The ambiance is a perfect mix of chic, romantic, & family-friendly. The décor adds so much charm to the atmosphere. The owner is impeccable-friendly, welcoming, & completely hands-on, making sure every detail is perfect. I highly recommend this place. Never skip it-go eat there!
Our dinner & overall experience at Ermitage was one of the highlights of our 4 day trip to Montreal. We had so much fun with our host (the owner, I believe), who talked us decisively through her recommendations. My family loved the beef stroganoff & my vareniki - served in a little pot with incredible flavor - was my favorite meal of the trip. I cannot stress enough - save room & order the medovik (honey cake). Such a good meal & experience in a fun, welcoming & eclectic setting. Highly highly recommend.
J'ai découvert ce restaurant tout récemment & après ma visite, je me suis dit qu'il fallait absolument que je partage mon avis sur cette belle expérience!
Premièrement, l'endroit est très joli, bien décoré & bien entretenu! La nourriture est vraiment excellente (j'ai choisi les cailles grillées avec sauce aux griottes (des petits fruits que je pourrais décrire comme étant un croisement entre des cerises & des canneberges en ce qui concerne leur apparence & leur goût) & j'ai choisi le sorbet au dessert. Tous les plats que je voyais sortir de la cuisine avaient vraiment l'air appétissants!
Il m'était évident que le tout est cuisiné avec beaucoup de savoir faire & d'amour, & c'est pour cette raison que je tenais à vous partager mon expérience ici!
La belle qualité du service est vraiment à souligner également (service très aimable & chaleureux).
Je compte bien y retourner avec ma famille & amis prochainement afin de pouvoir découvrir les autres plats offerts au menu, & je vous recommande absolument ce bon restaurant!
Amazing experience. Service was great without being overbearing. Appetizer, & main course were really good. I recommend the lamb chops! & good supply of warm bread & butter to fill in the gaps & I left feeling perfectly full. It was my second time & will definitely stop by again next time I'm in Montreal!
