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La Chronique

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$$$$
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La Chronique Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
MarketFusionCateringGreat selection of winesTasting Menu
For lunch or dinner, restaurant La Chronique on Laurier Avenue is a classic example of innovative and inventive cooking. Restaurant La Chronique specializes in a Market cuisine, meaning that they receive daily shipments of fresh and premium quality products. Thier different menus vary according to arrivals and availability, therefore, diners can expect the menu to change often.

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Reviews for La Chronique

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on Google4.4 (300+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Overall, La Chronique draws strong praise for impeccable service and a refined, expressive tasting menu where wine pairings are integrated with each course. The staff are described as attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, contributing to a memorable and immersive dining experience. Dishes are celebrated for balance, artistry, and precise technique, with highlights including seafood and tender meats, and portions described as well judged. The ambiance is often noted as elegant and refined but sometimes quieter than expected, making it feel more like a culinary journey than a lively night out. Pricing is premium and the experience is described as expensive, yet many consider it worth the investment for gastronomic enthusiasts. Regulars praise a longstanding, capable team and a consistently high level of care. Negative reviews are mentioned as rare exceptions, usually tied to temper or inflated expectations rather than the kitchen.
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Don't mind the negative reviews, they are the exception & you can expect they are related to the reviewers bad temper or entitlement level. Now to talk about the restaurant, the service was way up there, super friendly & accommodating. The food was also way up there, with a 6 course menu that defends itself very well against other well known names. The in-house sommelier was on his game & served us excellent wines with each of our plates. It will cost you a pretty penny to experience the multiple course menu with the wine pairing, but it will fall into the experience category, not the simple meal category. If you're willing to dish out several hundreds on an experience, it's worth your time.

Feb 15, 2026
on Google

Incredible evening at La Chronique for the first night of MTLàTABLE. The service was impeccable. Luca was attentive, knowledgable & engaging. The visits from Chef Olivier made the experience even more special. Every course & wine pairing were perfectly executed. I am still dreaming of the Gaspésie Arctic Char made with'Un petit peu d'amour'.

Oct 31, 2025
on Google

This was a tasting menu with smaller items over five courses which included Atlantic Char, Salmon, Foie Gras, beef, etc. Each dish was exquisitely prepared & well spaced out. You never felt hurried & each dish was explained in detail. The sommelier made an excellent pairing since I am not as familiar with French wines, & he kept the bottle & decided to pour when he felt it appropriate. The waiter & two chefs also spent considerable time with us to ensure everything was to our liking. I thought each tasting was amazing except for the beef at the end which was a little tough & stringy. The dessert tasting was also awesome. While it was one of the finest dining experiences we have ever had, it was also one of the most expensive. So be prepared.

Sep 23, 2025
on Google

My wife & I had dinner there on Friday, May 2nd after a very difficult day...

We went on the Signature menu with wine pairing!

Amazing restaurant! Amazing food! & very friendly staff, including the co-owner & chef, Marc, who came to see us twice!

A peaceful & very good restaurant!

We will be back!

Merci beaucoup à toute l'équipe.

May 5, 2025
on Google

Superb high end french cuisine. Exceptional tasting menu with wine pairing. Among the best in Montreal. Hard to see how you can go wrong with this place.

Aug 30, 2024
on Google
5.0

Outstanding French cuisine! We read an article describing la Chronique as a classic French restaurant, but it was actually quite modern & creative. The dishes were dilicious & beautifully presented. We had the five-courae menu with wine tasting, & the pairing wines were complementing the dishes as well. Definitely recommend.

Nov 28, 2023
on Google