La Fabrique Bistrot comes through in reviews as a beloved Montreal spot offering creative, generous plates at brunch and dinner, with menus that change often to keep things fresh. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as warm and stylish, and service is praised as friendly and attentive, though busy times can slow things down. Dishes like beef tartare, oysters, brisket, croquettes, pain perdu and French toast are frequently highlighted, along with standout brunch items and desserts. The value is described as strong for the quality, but a few meals are noted as inconsistent or a bit bland, especially for large groups or certain mains, and noise can be a factor when the room is full. The venue also shines for celebrations, with solid wine and cocktails, and reservations are advised due to popularity. Overall, La Fabrique Bistrot is seen as an essential Montreal brunch and dinner destination with creative cuisine and reliable hospitality, with occasional hiccups during peak periods.
Shocked at the good reviews for this place. I went a few years ago for brunch & it was overpriced & forgettable. Recently went with a big party for the set menu. I find it to not be worth it for the price. I had the pulled pork sandwich. It was ok. Also when I nicely asked for the mayo to go one of the servers was very judgey & said'a container for those two things of mayo? We don't have anything to pack that up'.. it is very reasonable to pack up dipping sauces to go for any restaurant. They ended up giving me the container but it's just the principle of it. Anyway a couple other people also didn't love their main dishes. Didn't have the dessert but it looked ok. It was a French toast thing.
The two stars are for the excellent soup, yummy pickles, pretty good green salad & delicious fries!! & the mayo is next level tbh...
Oh & I got a spicy margarita. Zero stars. Hate to say it but it was flavorless.
Paid almost 100 dollars with tip for this place. I won't be coming back.
My boyfriend took me to La Fabrique to celebrate my birthday, & it was such a lovely experience. The restaurant is super cute, intimate, & romantic. Our waiter was incredibly attentive & even suggested wines based on our preferences.
We were already getting full after our soup, & he thoughtfully checked in with us & offered to skip our second appetizer since he hadn't put the order in yet - which worked out perfectly because we needed room for our mains. The oysters were superb. We ordered the pulled pork burger, & I had the tandoori salmon, both of which were delicious.
For dessert, we shared the chocolate brownie - so decadent with the perfect crunch. One of the most unique touches was that they give out cotton candy at the end! Such a fun & unexpected surprise. I would definitely come back.
Feb 1, 2026
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We had a lovely evening with 3 girlfriends celebrating a birthday. The food, the wine, the service, & the atmosphere were excellent & a reasonable value for money for this quality nowadays.
I am lactose intolerant & usually we can figure out options on the menu for the appetizer & main course that work but dessert is the test. I really appreciate it when what is on the menu would not work the waiter/chef finds you an option other than sorbet or fruit.
Cozy & warm - the Plateau vibe adds a unique feel. Excellent service & excellent food. We had the beef tartare - one of the best we've had in a long time. 3-service menu - the tataki tuna was good & the toppings & sauce made it taste even better. The pork was tender & the sweet potatoes/peanut sauce added a delightful taste. We finished with the brownie dessert. To our surprise, it was not sweet like other brownies, it was very light & well balanced with the pecans & caramel sauce.
Still our favourite brunch place in Montreal. Its menu is very unique & you really can't go wrong. Highly recommend to try their apple biegnet as a dessert at the end. They are simply the best.
3 juin avec du champagne , pas à notre première visite , c'était très bon , rôti d'agneau , magret de canard , & le flétan ; entrée au menu bonne , par contre ma salade verte , vinaigrette très acide comme ci j'ai eu le fond de bouteille , trop , & presque pas d'huile …portion de flétan un peu juste , mais très bien apprête , les desserts délicieux , merci & à la prochaine ..
Nous étions 6 pour mon souper d'anniversaire samedi le 7 juin. Bel endroit, bon accueil & excellente service peuvent être considérés comme une entrée très invitante. Le menu & la carte des vins présentent des plats délicieux & très bien accompagnés. Dessert & cafés bouclent parfaitement le repas. Au final, un excellent repas & une très belle soirée & un 🫶🏻 pour confirmer qu'on y retournera bientôt 😋 ??
Jun 9, 2025
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Dinner at the private space L'Annexe with a group of 20 colleagues. Before dinner, coordination with staff to set menu & all other details was super smooth & simple. As for the dinner itself, it was flawless. Great food, adequate quantities, great recommendation of wines for the set budget per person we had... We went for the "tâble d'hôte" option so participants had the opportunity to choose between 3 starters, 3 main dishes & 2 desserts. The "Macreuse de boeuf" & the "Pain perdu au caramel de girofle" were especially delicious, all the other options were very tasty & appreciated as well. Great service by Yohann, who was very helpful & efficient all along the 3 & half hours we spent at the restaurant.
We had such a great time! Our group of 12 was warmly welcomed, & the staff was incredibly helpful & attentive to every detail. Making a reservation in advance was definitely necessary for a group of our size, but everything was perfectly organized. The food was delicious, & the thoughtful touch with the dessert for our guest was a lovely surprise. Our only small regret is that the large round table in the back, which used to be perfect for groups, is no longer there. Nevertheless, everything ran smoothly, & we finished right on time as planned. Thank you for making it such a memorable experience! We'll definitely be back.
OMG LE PAIN PERDU AU CARAMEL!! JE VEUX EN MANGER TOUTE MA VIE! FONCEZ! voici un petit poème pour accompagner ma pensée: Au coeur d'un festin, un trésor sucré, Le pain perdu, caramel étoilé. Sa croûte dorée, douce caresse, Fond sous la langue, promesse de tendresse. Le caramel, rivière d'ambre coulant, Glisse en silence, éclat troublant. Chaque bouchée, un rêve éveillé, Le meilleur dessert jamais goûté. Oh, La Fabrique, temple des délices, Ton pain perdu, mon plus doux caprice.
I read that this was ranked among the top 10 brunch restaurants in Canada...that must have been some years ago because this isn't even in the top 5 brunch places I've been to in Montreal. This place is always busy but I feel like it's driven by hype more than anything else. Very elegant space that is well put together. The service is good too. I was excited to try the pancakes here, but the variety they were serving at the time of my visit did not speak to me at all so unfortunately had to skip on that for the frittata. MY dish was topped with all sorts of unnecessary seeds, greens & nuts that did not compliment the dish. It's like they were going nuts with the presentation with little thought to how it would actually taste. I enjoyed the fresh juice but it was pricy, which goes for the entire menu in general. The only item I truly enjoyed was the salted caramel french toast dessert, that was a real treat. I would return to try the pancakes in the future though so perhaps my review will improve after a future visit, if it happens.
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J'y ai été après m'être trompée de place pour un brunch avec des amies. Meilleure erreur possible! Tout donne envie sur la carte qui est le parfait mélange de classiques brunch & de recettes un peu originales. On a testé le saumon & la foccacia avec le pulled pork. C'était délicieux & je suis impatiente d'y retourner tester d'autres plats & desserts. J'ai trouvé le rapport qualité prix vraiment au dessus de la moyenne de Montréal & je l'ai conseillé à au moins 4 amis déjà. Étant arrivées tard & donc à cheval sur 2 services, nous avons eux deux serveurs différents & les deux étaient extrêmement gentils & de très bon conseil.
La cuisine n'est pas dingue de mon point de vue. On nous a servit un dessert brûlé, qui avait le goût du brulé & rien d'autres... à presque 10$ le dessert je trouve ça un peu abusé. C'était pourtant un des meilleurs brunch d'après mon ex mais même lui a été très déçu. Il y a aussi énormément de bruit & on est tous serrés.
Endroit magnifique. Service excellent. Nous avons pu gouter au tartare de boeuf & au tartare de saumon qui sont tous deux excellents. Les desserts sont aussi très bons. La carte change souvent ce qui permet d'y revenir souvent. Je recommande !
