Estelle is described as a standout Montreal dining spot with a stylish, high end yet inviting ambience and a lively vibe that still feels welcoming. The food is repeatedly praised for quality and execution, with favorites like fresh house made pasta, tartare, and lamb chops, and many noting a memorable lobster pasta and other Italian Mediterranean dishes. Service is highlighted as knowledgeable and attentive by many, with guest experiences ranging from warm hospitality to occasional variability in timeliness or warmth. The atmosphere and music are often cited as excellent and fun, though the volume can be loud and conversations harder later in the evening. Pricing is considered upscale, with some feeling value for the quality while others find it hard to justify. Parking is typically valet, sometimes costly or inconvenient, which some reviews flag as a drawback. Dessert options may lack non dairy choices, and at least one review reported concerns about a foodborne illness with no response from management. Overall Estelle is seen as a top choice for special occasions and nights out, celebrated for its food and atmosphere, with many ready to return.
Food & ambience were excellent. Server was familiar enough with the menu to inform us appropriately due to dietary restrictions. No non dairy option for dessert. At a minimum sorbet should be available. Server could have checked in a bit more. & when we arrived we mentioned to the hostess we were celebrating our anniversary. A nice touch would have been for the hostess to inform our server so they could congratulate us or even offer a glass of bubbly. Parking was the main annoyance to the evening. Parking lot was empty on arrival. I parked my own car & retrieved my own car. But still paid $10 for'valet' parking. If the lot has parking available it should be free. Charge valet fee when the valet is required to park your car because the lot is full. Overall a good experience with the exception of the dessert options & parking.
Good food, good wine & ok service. Parking is exclusively valet…. Ridiculous. Extremely expensive for the quality. Many great restaurants in the area with a better price/quality.
Jan 13, 2026
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Un restaurant absolument charmant qui mérite amplement le détour.
La nourriture est savoureuse, parfaitement exécutée & met en valeur la qualité des ingrédients. Chaque bouchée était un vrai régal.
L'ambiance est tout simplement idéale : chaleureuse, vivante & portée par une musique qui contribue à créer une atmosphère 5/5. J'ai eu la chance de profiter de la terrasse chauffée, ce qui a rendu l'expérience encore plus agréable & conviviale.
Petit plus non négligeable : le service de valet parking à seulement 10 $, une rareté & un atout précieux à Montréal.
Amazing Italian eatery located in the heart of St-Henri. Estelle always offers a fine dining experience & is hands down Montreals best Italian restaurant serving up great food & good vibes! Delicious & stunning dishes (& cocktails) at reasonable prices (you pay for quality)! Ambiance is on point & the service was exceptional (thanks to Joey).
Valet Parking only 10$ which is great considering street parking is around 5$ an hour.
A must try if you haven't already.
Absolutely incredible! This was recommended to us, we were celebrating our anniversary. The staff were so attentive especially the manager! The food was exceptional & having valet parking was perfect!
I have been to Estelle a number of times already & every single time is a truly stellar experience. Worried about parking? They have valet service. The restaurant is stunning with a posh chic vibe. Food & service is always top notch. Special thanks to Dimitri who is truly outstanding & accommodating.
if the food were spectacular the $$$ could be justified, unfortunately its not. overabundance of staff felt intrusive from the weird paid valet parking to the guy in the bathroom offering towels, gum. felt like they were trying too hard to justify th exorbitant cost of the meal
Food was tasty, especially loved the desserts & vibes were fun & lively. Very expensive for similar dishes you can find at most upscale Italian restaurants in the city, minimum 20$ per glass of wine, but my biggest qualm was with the parking. They charge 10$ for mandatory "valet" parking, but the lot is attached to the restaurant. Essentially paying for them to park your car 2 feet from the front door for you. Completely unnecessary.
Food & atmosphere is excellent . The mandatory valet parking when the parking lot was empty seemed unnecessary. I had to wait 5 minutes for my car when it was literally 10 steps from the door, I would have been happy to get it myself . Valet should be an option or provided when the lot is full .
Jan 28, 2024
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Nice modern place with a good ambiance. Food is decent & not cheap, price wise. It could improve though. Good wine list for both, white & red. Sommelier lost case. They have a pretty big parking lot, yet there is a valet which is a nice touch. Although, should always be to the discretion of the customer if he/she wants to park their own car & not be obliged to hand keys to the valet. Music is at the right level. Good cocktails as well. Verdict : give it a try.
