Essence
Restaurant
Essence
Opens Tomorrow at 11 am
| Monday | 11 am - 2:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am - 2:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am - 2:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am - 2:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am - 2:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed Today |
Info & Location
About us
Essence offers a classical international cuisine with a modern twist. Our team of talented chefs is inspired by Quebec's finest seasonal produce to offer clients the best events possible; a business lunch or a corporate dinner. We have your setting for a night out on town with friends or a romantic evening for two. Our bar and lounge offer you the perfect surroundings to enjoy the good moments of life.
Our Specialties
Tartare, Flank steak, Grill, Pasta, Pizza, Seafood, Homemade desserts, Cocktails & Beers.
Amenities, services & more
Capacity: 180 We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, InteracCateringGood For GroupsGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesHappy HourLive Entertainment / ShowsLoungeParking AvailablePrivate RoomReception Services / Private EventsResto-BarSports on TVTakeout AvailableTasting Menu
More details
45 seats at the bar.
25 seats perfect for Happy Hour!
Paying parking under the restaurant.
Semi-private room available.
The restaurant is available evenings and weekends for your private events.
Affiliated Restaurants (1)
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Events Nearby
Corgi Walk and Pawrade 2025 in Montreal
Aug 28, 2025 to Aug 30, 2025
Reviews often mention
lunch(23) saumon(13) prix(13) groupe(12) salad(9) qualite(9) rapide(9) club(7) tartare(6)Page 2 of 9 - 170 Reviews
VALERIA
If you like a reggaeton for music type at the club, this is the one! The staff is so kind & the ambiance is just the equivalent of party & celebrating. They have amazing taste in music & amazing events. Definitely recommend!View more
Francois
We went only for the club s, Place is very nice . You have to pay entrance fee. If you are a latino music lover go for it . The workers are super nice, fast they will always come & see you when you open bottles & replace the soft drinks.View more
Cendrina
Une excellente endroit ..repas super bon , beau service ..propreView more
Suzanne
Bon service avec personnel souriant 🙂 & bon repas servi chaud. MerciView more
Melinda
Cheers to amazing mango mojito & Moscow mule 🍸🥃🍹View more
Jocelynn
I went dancing with my friends to this place for the first time. The bouncer was a bit rude with the guys. The music was average, I'll say. But definitely not coming back. FYI: The cover is $15 & $5 for coat check.View more
Paulo
Very good spot in downtown Montreal for a business lunch or company gathering.View more
via LibroToujours bon, plats bien présentés, excellent service, ambiance casual business très agréable.
Joelle
Un plat consistant pour le dîner, mais un peu limité pour moi, & pour les autres aussi du reste....le cadre est agréable, la décoration originale.View more
via LibroExcellent service & très bon repas, cependant le restaurant avait perdu son permis de boisson & je n'avais pas été avisée, c'était une situation quelque peu malaisante surtout que je recevais des invités.
via LibroJ'ai commandé un tartare de saumon & le saumon n'avait pas un goût de "frais". De plus, les croutons étaient trop durs (pas frais encore).
Benjamin
I appreciate my lunch at Essence. Gods food, good service ant great server. You should be to come here.View more
MONKÏ
Très bon restaurant, j’ai voulu tenter l’expérience avec des amis. Les plats sont très bons, le menu d’hôte est un très bon concept (entrée & dessert inclus dans le prix). L’atmosphère est très calme & agréable. Le personnel est à vos petits soins, au top, toujours le sourire! & les prix restent abordables. Je recommande très fortement si vous cherchez un resto downtown!!View more
Ahmed
We visited the resto with my family.. food,service & vibes were AMAZING!.. our baby got hungry. & they were kind enough to arrange an isolated place for our baby to be breast fed, we were very grateful for this. Also the place is accessible for strollers. Highly recommend this place!!View more
Cedric
Restaurant bien situé, au cœur de Montréal ; cadre sophistiqué & confortable ; service de qualité. Du coup, je m'attendais à mieux au plan gastronomique, mieux qu'une assiette du pêcheur se résumant au final à un duo de saumon & cabillaud avec timbale de riz safrané aux petits pois, précédé d'une salade. Je ne me souviens même pas du dessert! Juste que le pain était bon, ce qui n'est pas évident hors de France.View more
via LibroEnjoyed some time with colleagues here for lunch. Fast & friendly service. Food was pretty good (Bavette & Fries). My colleagues had the Gnocci, & Salmon. They enjoyed as well. I tried the Gnocci - very, very nice dish. Menu is expensive & unfortunately the one dish that 3 of us wanted to order was not being offered. That started the experience off a little low since we had looked at the menu before & were quite set on that dish. Other than that, I enjoyed my lunch!