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.
Le service était courtois & chaleureux, très apprécié, surtout que nous étions un groupe de 12. Le contre-filet était parfait, & la sauce au poivre vert délicieuse, le doré aussi. Le restaurant est très beau.
Nov 28, 2025
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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!
Superbe moment passé à La Prunelle. Mention spéciale pour Manon au service mais aussi à Jérémie à la cuisine.
La cuisson du magret, j'ai failli me mettre torse nu. On reviendra.
Nov 15, 2025
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Que dire... wow ? On est venus pour MTLàTable, & ce fût probablement ma meilleure expérience de cet événement à date ! Tout, des entrées au dessert était incroyable. C'était délicieux. On a tous prix de splats différents & personne n'a été déçu. Merci pour cette magnifique soirée !
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 :)
Nov 6, 2025
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I love this little resto. Has that old Plateau energy. It's an apportez votre vin, food is very good . Delicious good reasonable portions. Well made, fresh good ingredients, the service is excellent. Welcoming & friendly. It's on Duluth street So it's a nice walk. There is a saq close on st dennis. So you can make the evening a little nice walk. This experience is a reminder of how lovely our city is. Love Montreal.
