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 big group of people. The food was great, the service was fantastic & on point. We received a few freebies. It's probably the best Russian restaurant in Montreal!
Great food & ambiance..THe decor & music made us feel like in Russia, the band man played great romantic music, we all enjoyed it & Highly recommended place for authentic russian delights
Excellent Food. Excellent, friendly service. Cozy atmosphere. Recommend ordering the Tasting Menu for 2 persons -5 course dinner witch includes 3 different Russian & Eastern Europe Entrée Sampling platters, Lemon & Vodka Sorbet, choice of 1 of 4 main courses & dessert. Small, but good wine list & of course a selection of vodkas.
Visited Ermitage with my boyfriend last night. I've lived in Canada for 11 years now but am Russian-Ukrainian. The taste of food really hit home for me. I highly recommend this restaurant for some truly authentic Russian homemade food including Borchtch, Solianka & Chicken Kiev. You must have a slice of Medovik for dessert, it is to die for.
Thank you Ermitage for having us!
Aug 10, 2018
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Its been 20 years of awesome, delicious & authentic Russian food in a magnificent ambience. They do catering & everything is home made starting from the bread to the end dessert. Thank you so much!
The food was excellent, particularly the fish appetizer in the tasting menu for two. We ordered the wapiti & the lamb & they were both very good. I loved our server; she was this amazing Russian woman, very too the point but made excellent recommendations. The ambiance is charming.
Visited the restaurant for a birthday celebration. This was our first time there as we are from Ottawa. We ordered the Menu Degustation, & if you want to try different Russian plates, this is the best way to do it. The service was outstanding, the music was very nice. There was a power outage around 10pm in the area (not just the restaurant), however that did not spoil our plans, we continue to celebrate. The ambience was nice with candlelight & another table celebrating a birthday found some music on the Iphone, so we just danced the night away. Once more, amazing service by the waiter, he was very nice, polite, attentive! We are definitely be back, next time we are in Montreal. Thank you for everything.
Exceptional service & amazing food ! Lunch menu is very complete. This place is a jewel nestled in CDN near the Oratory. A must to try for amazing Russian food !
Aug 28, 2016
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The Russian food was excellent, you might not believe but my first Vodka shot I took it here. For me it was a complete immersion to the Russian culture. Loved it
I had a traditional Russian food it was delicious & the size of the meal was very enough. As a drink I had some great Russian Vodka I really missed it since I am back from Russia haven't tried such a good one. A unique Russian experience in the heart of Montreal.
My ex husband was a Russian & it’s because of him I got to know Ermitage. Since then I got addicted to the Borscht! It’s extremely tasty & I like it a lot. The service is excellent & the staff very professional. A great restaurant!
I love this restaurant first of all because they always have new Russian recipes. Overall I can say the service is 5/5, food: 5/5 & their way of handling guests is also top. Would recommend!
Ermitage is one the best Eastern European restaurant in Montreal. The food is excellent especially the Russian one that I have tasted was adorable. will be surely return.
