Garde Manger

Cody

3.0

I came into Garde Manger extremely excited. Chuck Hughes is undeniably a talented chef, & expectations were high given the restaurant's reputation. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to it.

We opted for the $295 tasting menu per person & asked the bartender to curate a cocktail & wine pairing alongside it. For the price point which was well over $500 per person all in, the meal lacked focus & cohesion. None of the dishes truly stood out or felt memorable. The menu skewed surprisingly bland & safe, especially considering the bold, flavor driven cooking Chuck Hughes is known for.

The pairing felt sloppy & disconnected from the food, more like an afterthought than a considered progression that elevated the courses. At this level of dining, execution & intent matter just as much as ingredients & that consistency wasn't there.

This isn't bad food by any means, but it is wildly overpriced for the experience delivered. Given the cost, I expected sharper flavors, clearer vision, & a more polished overall experience

10 janv. 2026

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Robert

5.0

Absolutely Fantastic!!

The best seafood I've had in Montreal with a very romantic atmosphere ❤? deserving of Michelin praise!

8 janv. 2026

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Erin

5.0

Impeccable, friendly service. Delicious food. Lovely, warm space.

3 janv. 2026

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Penny

5.0

Once in your life, you need to indulge in this experience. We took the chef menu level 4. Worth every dollar. The coffee cake to finish it off. No words can accurately describe how delicious everything was.

29 déc. 2025

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Jason

5.0

We really enjoyed our dinner here. Food was absolutely fantastic. The service was friendly & very attentive. Cannot wait to return! C'est Magnifique!

29 déc. 2025

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Alexander

5.0

After last night this became my favorite restaurant...EVER!
We got the'basic chef tasting menu'. There is NOTHING there that I would skeep. Every round was paired & timed perfectly. The host was gracious, the waiters were amazing.
I hope to go back soon.

28 déc. 2025

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Josh

5.0

Tasting menu was 10/10 with excellent dishes. Warm service & felt well taken care of the entire time.

21 déc. 2025

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Alexandre

5.0

We knew the meal was going to be fantastic even before we got in. Two separate groups told us the food was excellent as they made their way out, & we made our way in. We had two appetizers, & two mains split between two people, & this was a good amount of food for us. Each dish was quite frankly amazing. The seafood was delicious, & we did have a non-alcoholic cocktail which was tart, but incredibly well balanced. The cherry on top of all the great food was the attentive & fun service from Felix & Taylor. We felt incredibly attended to, & we left with our bellies full. What more could you want?

18 déc. 2025

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Nadeem

5.0

Phenomenal experience. The entire team provided an unparalleled level of service. I hosted an intimate dinner with colleagues & customers which Garde Manger just nailed on giving us the ultimate service experience.

1 déc. 2025

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Danny

5.0

10/10 le service étais impeccable & la nourriture au dessus de mes attentes!!& sans oublié les drinks👌

30 nov. 2025

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Eugene

5.0

What would happen if they rebooted Le Bernardin, kept the food quality & preparation but threw out the (at times stifling) formality? Turns out they did: Garde Manger is one of the best seafood meals I've had in my life. Hell, it's one of the best meals I've had period. From the not-the-same-old seafood tower through all of the creative, multi-flavored & stunningly prepared courses that followed. & the service is the best I've ever had anywhere -- including in three Michelin-starred restaurants. These people love their jobs, love food & treat the diners like pals in a way that feels really genuine. It's like dining at a well-organized party catered by a team of the world's best chefs. How this place doesn't have at least one Michelin star utterly baffles me.

28 nov. 2025

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Kevin

5.0

The best meal of my life. Truly. The food was spectacular-every dish, every bite, every moment was unforgettable. The atmosphere struck the perfect balance of elevated & welcoming, but what made the experience exceptional was the staff. They were kind, fun, & clearly take tremendous pride in what they've created. Their energy elevated the entire evening. It's not an exaggeration to say this was the best meal I've ever had. A true joy & an absolute pleasure from start to finish.

15 nov. 2025

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Marie

5.0

Si je pouvais donner plus de 5 etoiles je le ferais sans aucune hésitation. C'est ma découverte/recommandation ultime de l'année 2025. Comment n'ai-je jamais entendu parler de ce restaurant ? Je suis complètement saisie. Chaque service était meilleure que le precendent alors que ça me semblait impossible à battre à tous les coups. Ma soirée c'est terminée sur une note EXCEPTIONNELLE avec un dessert chocolat & crème sûre. J'ai presque versé une larme. Je l'ai mangé les yeux fermés. Du début à la fin le service est impeccable. Je suis FAN ! C'est tout !

15 nov. 2025

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Sandy

4.0

Great spot in old town Montreal. I was there solo for less than 24 hours in a work trip & was looking to have a nice meal. I got the 6 course tasting menu with the blue crab toast add on. Would say that the crab toast & the seafood platter were my favorite dishes but everything was well made & delicious! That said, I felt the sauce on the last dish was a bit too heavy in butter & not well seasoned enough. Overall though, I had a good meal. It was on the pricy side but worth it!

Also the espresso martinis fantastic, & if you can, I'd sit at the bar & hang with Emma! She's the best!!

15 nov. 2025

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Mona

2.0

I've been here multiple times but everytime its underwhelming .

9 nov. 2025

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Curtis

5.0

Incredible, just moved to Montreal & this is going to be a regular spot , now I understand that 5 star experience ! Thank you

3 nov. 2025

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Ana

5.0

Go, it is one of the best restaurants I've been. Highly recommended. Find it by the address . The table was ready at 8 sharp. You need to make a reservation.

30 oct. 2025

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Julie

5.0

Loved the food! Great atmosphere & service was the best we had in Montreal.

28 oct. 2025

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Nathan

5.0

My two favorite meals of all time both came from garde manger. I don't think 5 stars is enough. Everything is done perfectly & it will go down as my favorite restaurant of all time

26 oct. 2025

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David

5.0

We had dinner here while visiting in town for my birthday. This was a very good choice indeed. Cooking recipes from chef Hughes at home, was interested in seeing where it was coming from & how it was made in house.
We opted for the tasting menu with all the bells & whistles. (Go big or stay home we say). Everything was top notch. The surprise dish for us was a carrot'3 way' side dish. It was absolutely fantastic with a slow cooked carrot purée on the bottom that I want to have every day of my life.
Chef Hughes did come over & talk to us for awhile, which was a great surprise & made the experience for my birthday oh so special.
Thank you to the team at Garde Manger for making it special.

26 oct. 2025

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