Garde Manger

Stephen

5.0

Quelle magnifique découverte au coeur du Vieux-Montréal. Nous avons passé une soirée absolument mémorable dans cet établissement.

Le plateau de fruits de mer était tout simplement spectaculaire, avec une fraîcheur irréprochable. J'ai particulièrement apprécié la présentation soignée des huîtres sur leur lit de glace.

Chaque bouchée, des petites entrées délicates aux choux au chocolat en dessert, était un pur délice. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter.

Lauren

5.0

Visited as a solo diner & the service from both the host & bartender was wonderful! I cannot overstate how incredible the carrots were… ordered carrots & octopus & it was a delightful combo & perfect amount of food for one! I will absolutely be back!

Alexandra

3.0

Dining is about all of the senses. What would have been a magnificent meal was destroyed by the obnoxious volume of the playlist.

Talie

4.0

We'd been wanting to try this place for quite a while, & overall it was a nice evening.

The atmosphere was cozy, with a dimly lit bistro feel. Unfortunately, we were seated in the back beside two very large, very loud tables, which made it difficult to hear each other throughout dinner.

We ordered a variety of dishes. The standout was definitely the snow crab brioche, it was my favourite dish of the night & something I'd absolutely recommend. The clams were alright but didn't really stand out, while the scallop entrée was disappointing for the price. It was served with only three scallops, which didn't feel like good value for a main course, & the price. My husband ordered a starter followed by the steak with Diane sauce. The steak was cooked perfectly & combined with the sauce made it an excellent dish.

The staff were friendly & attentive, though at times the service felt a little over-attentive. They stopped by our table very frequently to top up our water, even when we'd only taken a couple of sips, & our napkins were refolded several times throughout the meal. While we appreciated the attention to detail, it felt a bit excessive & took away from the relaxed dining experience.

Overall, it was a pleasant dinner. There were a few things that didn't quite hit the mark, but there were also some standout dishes that made the visit worthwhile.

Yaki

5.0

Un des meilleurs restaurants a Montréal sans le moindre doute.

Dès l'entrée dans le restaurant, vous vous sentez emparés par une émotion de confort & de plaisir.

Imaginez quand les assiettes commencent a arriver une après l'autre... Un chez d'oeuvre culinaire dont mes papilles gustatives se souviendront longtemps.

Une belle soirée!

J'ai déjà hâte d'y revenir.

Michael

5.0

I've never had better seafood. The caviar was on point.

A

5.0

What does it mean when a restaurant elicits enough emotion to write a public review? It may mean it was life-changing, like our visit to Garde Manger last week. I know that sounds dramatic, but I finally understand true culinary art.
Each mouthful seemed to be the best thing I've ever eaten, only to be replaced by the next best bite. The deliciousness made me pause & forced me to live in the moment, trying to savor each flavor.

& it wasn't just the food. My husband chose Garde Manger to celebrate our anniversary. After strolling the streets of Old Montreal, we arrived at the restaurant, the outside so unassuming we had to check the address. We opened the door to warm sounds of murmured conversation & light music. We were greeted by David, who was just the first person of the many we encountered who made us feel like we were the evening's VIPs. I realize, of course, that each & every other guest must have felt the same way.

Time flew as Nicholas & his team took such care of us for our relaxed 2.5h dinner. Water glasses seemed to magicaly refill. Nicholas's wine suggestions were spot on. Hindsight delivered zero regrets in splurging for the chef's multi-course seasonal meal. We're so very glad we could experience every month-watering morsel, from the scallop & caviar amuse bouche through dessert. Seriously, I could list each thing we ate & rave.

The pause before the dessert course was a glow of satiation, & then...& Then! They played our wedding song as they brought out our desserts! I was brought to tears. Just - WOW!

It is a night we'll never ever forget; an experience we'll talk about for years to come. My husband, a foodie, is worried he's now set the bar too high for our future anniversaries ;-). He walked back to the kitchen to compliment the chefs. What a magnificent adventure! I wish you all could have tasted the chefs' beautiful art that night. You only live once - add Garde Manger to your list. We absolutely look forward to our next trip to this splendid restaurant!

Stephen

5.0

It was excellent: meal, service, evening.

We did the tasting menu with pairings.

Everything was delicious

Jeannine

5.0

We visited 12 years ago & had an amazing experience then. The food, the service, the ambience. Happy to say that in 2026 the experience is as good as ever. Staff makes you feel welcome & like you're already home. Congrats on your 20 year anniversary Garde Manger! We will see you again!

Nicole

5.0

12 years ago my sister & I visited this restaurant. It was such a joy going back & sharing our stories with the current crew. While the restaurant has had renovations, the service & food remain the same. Refined, excellent & delicious 😋. We had a new photo taken to commemorate the occasion.