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.
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.
There are just so many better places in Montreal to spend your money. The food here was so mid for some of the highest prices we have seen since moving to the city. I would not normally go into such detail but for over $300 (from the a la carte, thank god we didn't do the tasting), I think people should know what they are getting. The service was ok, but not great. The constant upselling & near condescending way that the wine & menu items were described to us came off as quite pretentious; & frankly, laughable once we actually tried the food. Bless him, our server tried but unfortunately it was just overall awkward. The restaurant itself had no atmosphere. It's just white walls with some generic abstract canvases & the music ranged from Charlotte Cardin, to background jazz, to nothing at all. Both of my partners dishes (the sweetbreads & duck) had no seasoning, & I would wager his duck was left in the sous vide too long as it had a near mushy texture. My starter (tuna) tasted like straight up lime juice, the fish was not fresh tasting, the pieces were not even cut all the way through, & it was missing some elements (which I didn't notice until someone next to us ordered the same thing & it looked different). My main (the steak) was ok, but the ratatouille it came with was so overcooked it was all one colour of mush. For $58 I expect much better. The best thing we had was the wine, of which they do have a large selection, & the bread ($5 charge) was decent but certainly not mind blowing. The final kicker was when we paid & the server told us to choose one of the tip percentages on the bill (starting at 20%). *Disclaimer that we had a treater gift card which covered a lot of the bill so we were significantly less pissed & we ended up just laughing it off & leaving, but we will not go back & do not recommend.
"Nous avons vécu une expérience sublime à La Chronique. Le service, l'accueil, les plats & l'atmosphère étaient excellents. Que ce soit pour un dîner romantique ou entre amis, vous êtes assurément au bon endroit."
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
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J'ai eu la chance de venir manger à ce restaurant pour l'anniversaire d'une amie. Tout était parfait du début à la fin. Le chef Marc-Antoine nous a épaté avec ces plats tout aussi beau que bon. La finesse & l'attention aux détails étaient remarquables. Nous serons de retour très bientôt!
Tried this place based on a recommendation. Was not disappointed. I tried the 5 course taste testing menu. Every dish was amazing & beautifully presented. Food was fresh & bursting with flavour. Also a large selection of wines & whiskeys, & the service 5 star! Highly recommend this place, great place for a first date if you want to impress.
Que dire quand tout est parfait ? Un décor clair, un serveur qui connait son métier & un jeune chef à qui l' on souhaite une longue carrière. Nous étions 3 & avons pris le menu dégustation. Un régal pour les yeux & le nez. Pour le goût, chaque plat semblait vouloir surpasser le suivant. Pour terminer, les desserts , comme le bouquet final d' un feu d' artifice. Un délice. Un merci particulier au jeune chef Marc . Nous l' avions prévenu lors de la réservation que l un de nous était végétarien. Il a magnifiquement géré. Une expérience à renouveler. Bravo
Jul 6, 2024
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Ma première expérience samedi le 22 juin 2024 réservation 18h30 je vous le recommande. L'accord mets & vins WoW tout étais parfait pour les yeux , le goût, l'odorat Avoir les moyens je serais à la chronique 1 fois par mois très belle expérience ♥️
The food was creative & pretty good but didn't quite justify the price, in my opinion. The servers were friendly, attentive, & helped us English speaking types understand the menu thoroughly. I'm not sure if it was bad timing as there seemed to be a large party upstairs but we got the tasting menu & it took over 2.5 hours to complete our meal. The time between course servings was very long (30+ minutes). The staff was apologetic about it so they at least recognized this.
Plats exceptionnels & service remarquable. Nous avons adoré cette expérience culinaire , tous les plats avaient une touche unique & étaient délicieux. Je recommande a tous d'aller visiter ce restaurant.
Excellent French cuisine place with an astounding wine list. Impeccable service. The main course was to die for. Hors d'oeuvre & appetizer were good, although slightly underwhelming for that kind of price range. We had a great time!
J'ai fait la majorité des grands restaurants gastronomiques français de Montréal & je suis d'avis que c'est de loin le meilleur. Expérience culinaire, saveurs, accord de vin, service, le tout exceptionnel & au delà de mes attentes.
