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.
This tried & true BYOW spot was a great choice on a chilly Friday night. We had tasty oysters , a slightly too salty steak frites followed by a Quebec cheese plate & a rather good squash pie. Service was also a highlight & there were just enough people for there to be a vibe.
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.
Jul 21, 2025
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We went in a large group, we waited some time as the table wasn't ready, not a big deal since we're a considerable number, we took the group menu & it was extremely disappointing: the starter: the salmon tartare was plain, tasteless & it did not feel fresh, the main dish that we took was the steak with fries & OMG literally it was two small pieces of steak & full of oily & burn fries...... Horrible!To top it all off, the dessert: the cheesecake seemed to have a liter of sugar in it as it was too sweet & cloying, not the best & we couldn't finish it. The service was average, nothing extraordinary & the music is a little loud to be able to talk on a large table. What a disappointing experience, it was the most stolen $200 in the world, yes it is a plus to be able to bring your own wine, but the food is so tasteless I would never go back.
Beau petit restaurant chaleureux avec apportez votre vin. La cuisine était parfait ainsi que je service. Seul hic est que le menu n'est pas super varié & que cette soirée là le magret de canard n'était pas disponible. Le steak par contre était parfait !
Mon expérience à La Prunelle cette semaine a été décevante. L'ambiance était tellement bruyante que cela en devenait désagréable, & les tables étaient si serrées qu'on avait l'impression de partager notre repas avec les voisins. Pas l'idéal pour une soirée en tête-à-tête. Côté service, rien à redire : les serveurs étaient attentionnés & faisaient de leur mieux dans un environnement difficile. Malheureusement, le menu manquait de raffinement. Mon steak-frites était déséquilibré : environ 90 % de l'assiette était composée de frites, avec seulement quelques morceaux de viande. Pour un restaurant de cette renommée, on s'attend à une meilleure expérience. En somme, malgré un service aimable, le bruit, le manque d'espace & la qualité des plats ne justifient pas la réputation du lieu.
Dec 6, 2024
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On n'est jamais déçu à la Prunelle, une valeur sûre: la pieuvre grillée dans une sauce crémeuse au chorizo, un steak frite sauce au poivre cuit à la perfection (précision de la cuisine sous-vide), & du pain grillé beurré pour saucer le tout. Un régal! Pour couronner le tout, un service attentionné & chaleureux.
I really wanted to give this place 5 stars. The food overall was delicious, the let down was the steak frites, which I was really looking forward too as well! The frites were great, but the steak itself was chewy & tough, I could barely eat it. I told the server that it wasn't very good (in the hope they would replace it), but nothing was done about it. I mentioned it again when paying the bill as I think it wasn't worth the price especially when it didn't taste good, & asked whether they would usually replace it, but to my surprise I was told they precook the steak & it's vacuum sealed. Maybe that's normal practice? All the other dishes were great. As for service, great attention in the beginning when we were the only ones, as the night got busy, they became forgetful :( but were kind
J'y suis allée tout à fait par hasard & sans grandes attentes. J'ai commandé un steak, poivre vert & c'était exquis. La mayonnaise qui venait avec pour les frites était impeccable & faite maison. J'avais oublié de préciser la cuisson pour le steak, mais heureusement ils ont refait le tout en cuisine. Les serveurs étaient courtois & patients avec mon amie anglophone qui voulait pratiquer son français. Je retournerai, c'est sûr.
Aug 18, 2024
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Beautiful outside dining with good service. Two disappointments. Firstly, the tuna tartare tasted fishy, either due not fresh or frozen & thawed. The second was the steak could bot be ordered blue nor rare. The taste was good, as was its sauce but disappointing not being able to order the desired preparation.
Celebrated my bday with 20 people, you must choose the group menu but you have a great variety of choice. The food was really good, I would strongly advise the steak or tartare for main dishes, the service was fast & professional, best Byob on the plateau!
My Mushroom Toast appetizer & my Sweetbreads main course were fabulous - could not have been better in composition, presentation & flavour! My wife's Steak Frites was, owever very disappointing. The frites were soggy & the steak was not what one expects for classic Steak Frites which is a Bavette or Onglet, i.e., a chewy but very tasty cut of meat. Instead the cut of meet given was more like a filet mignon - mushy & lacking in flavour. I realize that one should not normally complain about an upgraded cut of meat, but had she known in advance that it would be a filet migon she would not have ordered it.
Oct 18, 2023
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The bar dish was amazing tastewise, however the plat was minuscule. The bread was good. The soup was more of a tomatoe sauce & my friend returned it after one bite. The fries of the steak frite were good but the meat tasteless & not well cooked. It looked boiled. Finally, the decaf coffee was acid & dessert not great. Overall disappointing although reviews seemed good. I don't think we'll be returning.
OMG. La Prunelle of My Stomach. Trop trop bon. The oysters PERFECT I SAY Les Champignons Wow. Mon Steak . Les patates EVERY DAY PLEASE. Crème Brûlée Oh la la. The amazing Waitstaff got us a table. & we forced them to celebrate some Peeps from Vermont they brought them some ice cream & candles. Love your mouth go there & IT IS A BYOB. AMAZING �😍
Service was fine, the food was average & took an extensive amount of time to arrive. Overall, not worth the price for what you get. Steak ordered was very poorly seasoned & cold.
A truly excellent dining experience. First, the restaurant features a wonderful & bright atmosphere. The garage door style windows all around the dining room make you feel part of the intimate surrounding neighborhood, giving diners a feeling of the outdoors even when they are inside. The room is airy, nicely decorated, & though far from quite, the noise level is moderate enough to speak in conversational tones. Second, the service is exceptional. It is friendly & well-paced. Third of course is the food. All of our courses were flavorful & beautifully presented, & featured a generous portion size. I can highly recommend the trout tartare appetizer, which featured a milder & more delicate flavor than the traditional salmon tartare. As a main course, the steak was perfectly medium rare. It was tender & tasty, & cut easily. The chocolate souffle with homemade soft ice cream for dessert was a fabulous topper to the meal. I would highly recommend that you do as I, & have the ice cream on the side. If there was only one minor flaw in the entire meal, it was that the cappuccino was on the rather weak side. Overall a terrific night. I foresee many return visits.
Dans l'ensemble la nourriture est bonne, par contre le steak frites viens avec des quartiers de pommes de terre, si on veut des frites il faut le commander à part & ça coûte 5$ de plus c'est assez ahurissant.
