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.
Essence offers a welcoming atmosphere with friendly, efficient staff and fast service that fits a casual lunch or a lively night out. The kitchen earns praise for fresh ingredients and refined yet simple recipes, with salmon noted as tasty and juicy and a variety of interesting dishes on the menu. The daytime space feels cozy and calm for conversations, while the evenings bring a vibrant energy and occasional themed nights that many guests enjoy. Service is consistently described as good and the team is seen as cool and attentive. This combination of solid dishes, approachable prices, and a versatile vibe makes Essence a strong choice for business meals, casual dining, or social evenings.
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!!
Sep 25, 2023
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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!!
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.
Enjoyed 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!
Business lunch: Food I ordered was very good! (salmon). I saw the beef shank looked excellent. The steak with fries looked sad & boring. The tartares tasted good. The service was a bit slow & not engaging but staff were friendly & nice overall. The ambiance was quiet & great. Seats were comfortable. For a business meeting of 10-12 people, they provided a good comfortable & quiet space for everyone.
Aug 8, 2023
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Bonjour,
Je suis une habituée, mais cette fois-ci j'ai été déçue.
Plusieurs personnes dont moi-même ont eu très froid 🥶, malgré en avoir informée l'hôtesse.
La salade 🥗 a une présentation fabuleuse. Cependant, les crevettes étaient trop relevées. De plus, les arilles n'apportent pas vraiment de goût. La salade manque de saveurs.
Finalement, la crème brûlée goûtait le jaune d'oeuf.
Bref, je n'était pas dans mon assiette!
J'y retournerai quand même, parce que vous êtes habituellement exceptionnels. Le saumon est mon favori!
Il y a longtemps que nous n'avons été chez Essence. Mais depuis, rien n'a changé. Toujours un service professionnel & aimable. Du personnel soucieux de bien nous servir. Des repas succulents. Merci à l'équipe.
The menu is very limited & over priced. The salad was old & the fries tasted like they were refried a second time. A very disappointing experience. Also don't think lunch for two people should come to $110 without any alcohol & the quality of food that was served.
Sep 15, 2022
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