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CITY Restaurant: Essence Montreal
Essence 4.4

Essence

Downtown
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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 and more

Capacity: 180 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
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.

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Reviews for Essence Restaurant

4.4 with 354 ratings on RestoMontreal

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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

Feb 12, 2024
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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

Feb 03, 2024
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3.0

Bendiciones 😘🍀View more

Jan 29, 2024
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Good food & serviceView more

Dec 13, 2023
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Une excellente endroit ..repas super bon , beau service ..propreView more

Dec 09, 2023
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Bon service avec personnel souriant 🙂 & bon repas servi chaud. MerciView more

Nov 19, 2023
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Cheers to amazing mango mojito & Moscow mule 🍸🥃🍹View more

Nov 09, 2023
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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

Oct 31, 2023
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5.0

Very good spot in downtown Montreal for a business lunch or company gathering.View more

Oct 27, 2023
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Francois
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4.5

Toujours bon, plats bien présentés, excellent service, ambiance casual business très agréable.

Oct 25, 2023
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4.0

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

Oct 21, 2023
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Anik
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4.5

Excellent 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.

Oct 18, 2023
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Natalia
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3.5

J'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).

Oct 04, 2023
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5.0

Incredible!View more

Sep 28, 2023
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I appreciate my lunch at Essence. Gods food, good service ant great server. You should be to come here.View more

Sep 28, 2023
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5.0

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

Sep 25, 2023
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Marie
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4.5

Excellent linguini au homard. Bravo au chef

Sep 20, 2023
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5.0

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

Sep 05, 2023
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3.0

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

Sep 02, 2023
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Alicia
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4.0

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!

Aug 25, 2023
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