Since 1999, the restaurant LA PRUNELLE is a bring your wine that imposes itself on the popular Duluth in the heart of Plateau Mont-Royal. The chef conveys her passion in each of her dishes, working with products of Quebec dotted with Mediterranean accents. Respecting both the producers of the province and seasonal changes, the menu leads us into an adventure filled with happy detours. One feels immediately at home in this lively and friendly restaurant, overseen by Annie the co-owner and her team. The place is a beautiful and charming space, with large windows that open completely in the summer. One thing is certain, LA PRUNELLE is a very good value for money and is surely one of the finest dining experiences on the Plateau Mont-Royal.
Reviews describe La Prunelle as a warm, intimate French spot in the Plateau with excellent service and consistently delicious dishes. The menu features tartare de boeuf, magret de canard, ris de veau, octopus, and creme brulee, with many noting refined technique, appealing presentation and thoughtful flavor combinations. The atmosphere is cozy and charming, with soft lighting, a lively street view and a pleasant terrace in summer. Bring your own wine is a popular feature, offering good value for both date nights and small gatherings. Some critics note occasional drawbacks such as fries or certain dishes being too salty, or service slowing a bit when the restaurant is busy, and the space can get loud. Service is repeatedly praised as impeccable, attentive, and professional, with staff making guests feel cared for. Repeat visits are common, with guests praising consistency, warmth and quality ingredients. Overall, La Prunelle is seen as a standout neighborhood gem for classic, well executed French cuisine in Montreal, delivering memorable evenings and a welcoming atmosphere.
Sans aucun doute un des meilleurs restaurants'Apportez votre vin' de Montréal. Permet d'avoir une expérience de grand restaurant avec fine cuisine & de boire un grand cru à la hauteur sans payer ce dernier une fortune. Service attentionné & sympathique, ambiance chaleureuse & décontractée. Fortement recommandé!
Un moment magique! L'accueil était très chaleureux, le service impeccable, la nourriture excellente & l'ambiance très sympathique ! Je recommanderais cet endroit sans aucune hésitation!
Jan 22, 2026
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Absolutely amazing experience.
We celebrated my wife's 40th birthday with a group of 10, & everything ran flawlessly. The restaurant is small & cozy, with a warm, intimate atmosphere-not loud, not overwhelming. Service was impeccable. Erica, our waitress, was professional, attentive, & genuinely on point.
The food-classic French cuisine-was delicious & refined. Overall, it was a magical evening, & my love's birthday was a real success. She was happy, & so was I.
Constructive notes (because perfection is suspicious):
The octopus 😭 - unfortunately rubbery. We were told this was an exception & that it's usually excellent. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.
The chairs could be more comfortable, especially for a place where guests tend to stay & enjoy the whole evening.
Highly recommended.
& one last thing: for this level of food & service, the bill was surprisingly reasonable-a very welcome bonus in these times.
Le service était impeccable, l'ambiance chaleureuse & chaque assiette était un vrai plaisir. Les saveurs, la présentation, tout était parfaitement maîtrisé. On sent vraiment la passion en cuisine. Je recommande à 100 % & j'ai déjà hâte d'y retourner !
My family & I came here by chance & few days ago. We were recommended to come here by another french restaurant that was undergoing a health inspection when we went to visit (so they couldn't take us). Our experience here did not disappoint. When we arrived a nice lady greeted us, but because of her limited english, she asked another server to help us. He let us know that they could serve us, but it could only be their set menu since they were doing MTL à table (feels kinda like winterlicious) that night. We didn't mind so they seated us,& we ordered from their set menu including available a la carte items for the kids. The food was amazing, each dish was carefully crafted & delicious, even my picky kids kept asking for more. We had beef tartare as our first course, & it was great & had the right amount of chew & flabor. Their duck confit was super crispy & falvorful, kids ate almost my entire plate plus some from my husband's plate. Dessert was also on point. Cheesecake was light & fluffy (not like usual NY cheesecakes) & not too sweet, & the squash cake had the smount of sweetness snd flavor too, not dense at all. Kids devoured everything when I looked away for a minute. Service was great, they were a full house that night & BYOW, so they were quite busy. Their service was just the right amount despite how busy they were. We will definitely go back next time we do a road trip to Montréal & try their larger menu. I actually didn't read their reviews prior to our visit since it was a visit by chance, & I noticed a lot of people complaining about slow service/no service & food taking a long time. So I just wanted to take the time to state that service may be slow at times, but we also have to consider that they have a lot of tables to serve, & only two servers, so give them a bit of grace. When they do come, they are very nice, attentive & helpful, I felt the experience was great, because the service was not too over & it's not like they forgot about us, they're just busy, & that's ok. & as for the food taking a long time? I don't really agree with that. In French cuisine we should appreciate the food in front of us one dish at a time, with a small break in-between. This restaurant did exactly that. After each dish, after a fairly short wait, the next dish was served to us, despite how busy it was, & the temperature was always just right. Overall, we had a great experience here & the kids asked to go back the next day, but we had a long drive home, so we couldn't go. But we will definitely be back the next time we are in the city. Service & food was both great. It does get a little loud when it's a full-house, but I think it would be a great place for friends to catch up with great food & drinks. Parking is not the best on this street, but there's a paid parking ($15) nearby, so you can park there then walk over, or attempt to park on the street (might be easier to park on the street when there's less snow). Highly recommend coming here your next visit!
Un vrai coup de coeur ! Les plats étaient excellents, bien présentés & savoureux. On sent une vraie maitrise en cuisine & une attention aux détails. Nous avons également été très bien servis, je recommande vivement ce resto :)
La Prunelle is a wonderful restaurant in the Plateau! I take all of my out of town guests there because it always offers a fantastic atmosphere, delicious food & wonderful, attentive & warm staff. I highly recommend La Prunelle!
Aug 27, 2025
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One of our favourite spots in the city! We've returned many times & it never disappoints. The atmosphere is chic yet welcoming, with a gorgeous view of the lively street through the large windowfront - such a unique setting.
It's a BYOW French restaurant, which we love, & the food is always excellent. On our last visit, I had the salmon tartare with fries & salad - beautifully plated & delicious - & my boyfriend really enjoyed his classic steak frites. The menu has something for everyone, & the cooking is consistently top-notch.
The service is always professional & attentive without being overbearing. It's clear this place has been around for years for a reason - quality across the board. Highly recommend for a date night or a special meal with friends.
Mon fils demeure au coin Duluth & Hôtel-de-Ville, on va régulièrement manger autour de chez lui. Ce soir nous avons essayé La Prunelle & l'expérience gastronomique était à la hauteur. Fameux petit restaurant français que je recommande sans réserve. Merci pour cette gentille soirée sans faute!!!
I organized a dinner with a large group of 20 people. Most of the guests enjoyed the place, the service & the food.
The top dishes were magret de canard, ris de veau (excellent). The mushroom appetizer was also excellent.
The creme brulee with berries as also great.
The team did a great job at serving everyone at the same time.
I definitely recommend this restaurant. It's great at a very reasonable price. & you can bring your own wine.
I have been going to this restaurant for YEARS. The ambiance in the place is lovely. When you walk in, immediately you know you'll ve back. The food is on another level on it's own. Each & every time you go you're pleasantly surprised at the arrangement of your dish, the quality of the ingredients & the attention to detail. I HIGHLY recommend making this your new date night spot, or bringing guests from out of town to eat great food. & don't ever skip on the creme brulee.
Première expérience & sûrement pas la dernière. La cuisine a été remarquable & Monsieur Jeremy est tout bonnement formidable. Nous reviendrons assurément. Le poisson est fortement recommandé ainsi que la pieuvre. Au fait, j'ai encore d'autres choses à conseiller tellement nous nous sommes régalés.
Le restaurant La Prunelle offre une expérience culinaire exceptionnelle avec des plats délicieux & un service impeccable. Je recommande vivement cet établissement.
Je recommande... personnel compétent & bien sur bouffe exellente...endroit décontracté. Un apportez votre vin vraiment à découvrir...& retourner . Bravo!
Un lieu agréable, une atmosphère des plus plaisantes, un service empreint de professionnalisme & une bonne cuisine. Rien à redire. Je ne peux que le recommander vivement.
Service & nourriture impeccables. Les attentes de notre groupe de filles de 6 personnes ont été comblées. Je recommande chaudement cet apportez votre vin pour un souper entre amis.
