La Perle

Ecole

1.0

Very disappointing overall. Unfortunately, the food did not taste fresh, & the quality fell well below what we expected, especially given the price.

The satay consisted of only three small pieces of chicken, which were tough, dry, & tasted stale. The yellow sauce accompanying it tasted artificial rather than freshly prepared. The hot & sour soup was acceptable, but the fried dumplings were also quite dry. We also ordered a dish with scallops that never came.

Our waiter noticed that we had ordered relatively little & had barely eaten our food, & kindly offered us a pork dish with deep-fried spinach. We appreciated the gesture & the service, but unfortunately, the dish itself did not improve our experience. The pork was overwhelmed by pepper & was far too spicy for our taste, while the sauce was excessively sweet & had an artificial quality.

More broadly, we were disappointed by the flavours & preparation throughout the meal. We were expecting authentic Sichuan cuisine with the complexity, depth, fragrance, & balance that characterize it, but that was not our experience here. Instead, many of the dishes had a similar overly sweet, processed taste, & several items seemed dry or not particularly fresh.

At close to $75 before tip, we did not feel that the quality or quantity justified the price. While the waiter was attentive & made an effort to address our dissatisfaction, the food itself was extremely disappointing. Based on this visit, we would not consider the cuisine authentically Chinese or Sichuan in either flavour or execution, & unfortunately, we regretted choosing this restaurant.

Véronique

4.0

Great service! The waitress was amazing, she took much care of our large group, was attentive to our needs & quick. The food was good & fresh, especially the human dumplings. I wish all the food was as delicious!

Don't get me wrong, food was good, yet some not as much. The shrimps plates were disappointing (the sauce), the eggplant was too cooked, therefore mushy).

We were overall pleased with everything. & although it is all you can eat, most of us only had 2 plates & so 50$ plus tip is a bit much. Not knowing if they do, yet I'd prefer selecting 1 meal & pay less. I assume they might with their take out option.

Rock

5.0

Hands down the best restaurant I've eaten to. I went three times & they were all excellent. Yesterday I went for my birthday & it was absolutely delicious as always. The server even brought me a cake slice with a candle & surprisingly, even though the cake looked heavy with all the chocolate, it was very light ! Perfect for my stomach after I ate a lot. The food, the vegetables were fresh ! The fruits for dessert were also fresh ! Our server was constantly refilling our water & the food came in at a reasonable time. Something I loved, is that we told our server about our food restrictions & he made sure our orders were according to that ! Sometimes he even told us :'this has this, would you like the vegetarian option instead? 'which was very thoughtful ! The background gentle music was also nice. We will definitely return again. 11/10.

Edit 2026 : We went again with my family & it's still a fantastic experience all around!! The food quality is amazing & everything is so fresh!!

Bil

5.0

Even though we bow live over an hour away, this place is still our favorite Montreal restaurant. We get takeout any time we are in the area. Fresh!

Johanna

2.0

I used to love this restaurant in the 90's
The quality is no longer as good as it was once up in a time. Frozen instead of fresh. Watered down soups & over priced. I won't go back. Very disappointing

Ian

5.0

As I await with my buddy in anticipation of the greatest shrimp toast to get dropped graciously on the table by our authentic waiter Bob.'Hello sire, we meet again' - I said to the piece of Shrimp Toast gingerly, before devouring it & bathing the next piece in its red fruité sauce. The sesame crunch, coupled with the intently mashed & freshly served shrimp pâté filling, supported by a buttery crispy base… I drool… *beat* My eyes roll back in pure delight. Bob asks us if we want anything else besides the Fortune Cookies & I respond:'Yeah, the recipe & a box to go please' Bob nods.

Don

5.0

best place to eat this kind of food always fresh & very friendly

Lorraine

5.0

Can't believe I only just discovered this place. Our 2nd visit was Feb.28th for my sister's birthday. The food is freshly made & delicious. Wonton soup,spring rolls,boneless ribs, crispy beef, shrimp toast, steamed rice, peanut butter dumplings, every dish is delicious. Service is fast & efficient. Staff work together efficiently to ensure great customer service. We intend to go at least once a month. Staff are all good. Shout out to our server Alex a young man with an infectious smile & nice personality. We always make sure to sit in his section. He goes above & beyond to ensure we have a good experience. Tks Alex.

P.

5.0

I've been going to this restaurant since 2013. I've never ate peanut butter dumplings as good as theirs. Food is fresh & delicious, great atmosphere to go in a group. You definitely should try this place! The best all you can eat, keeping it classy. Note: please add a changing table for babies in your restaurant, us parents we would totally appreciate it

Cheryl

5.0

La Perle is THE BEST PLACE for szechuan food! Always fresh, this restaurant has held its name for over 30 years. A bit pricey but worth every penny, if you go as a group it's much more enjoyable, their take out is great as well.