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.
Super soiree en famille (parents, grands parents & enfants). Une très belle découverte de la cuisine d'Europe de l'Est par la patronne (Ukrainienne & Bulgare) qui est charmante & de très bon conseil. Nous conseillons !
I had such a wonderful experience at Ermitage yesterday. I came with my partner, & from the moment we arrived, everything felt special. The food was absolutely delicious - we were served a variety of dishes, each one tasting like it was made with care & love, just like homemade cuisine.
The service was outstanding - attentive, warm, & truly welcoming. It's hard to even find the right words to describe how impressed we were.
& the dessert… absolutely unforgettable. The crepes with cottage cheese were simply incredible - the perfect ending to a perfect meal.
What made the evening even more memorable was the lovely woman who served us. At the end, she kindly took the most beautiful photos of us from outside the restaurant, capturing us sitting together inside in the evening light. Such a thoughtful & unique gesture that we will always remember.
A truly magical experience - we will definitely be back.
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.
Excellent restaurant.
Superbe table d'hôte. Bon vin. Nourriture très goûteuse & bien apprêtée. Bon rapport qualité prix, on n'est assurément pas déçu.
Le service était merveilleux. Notre hôtesse était très gentille attentionnée, sympathique & authentique. C'était une très belle découverte & expérience nous y retournons assurément.
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!
