We are a restaurant located in a 150 years old historical building at the heart of Old Montreal, opened since 1980 we have been serving our loyal customers for many years now! Our Swiss Chef's specialize in Fine French Cuisine and Wild Game. If you are looking for the exotic flavors this is the right place!
Overall, reviews of La Sauvagine describe a warm, inviting spot in Old Montreal where the food frequently shines with a range of French and Portuguese influenced dishes, from oysters and escargots to foie gras and game meats like elk, bison and caribou, plus seafood and comforting classics such as onion soup. The wine list is noted as thoughtful and well chosen, and the atmosphere ranges from cozy and intimate to romantic, with attentive staff who explain dishes, accommodate requests, and make diners feel at home. While most comments are highly positive about hospitality and the quality of the meals, a few mentions point to occasional service hiccups or moments of miscommunication. Many guests return to try different items, appreciating consistency and the sense that dining here is an experience rather than a routine, and the overall impression is that La Sauvagine offers a memorable evening with strong, friendly service and robust flavors.
Cannot even begin to explain my experience at La Sauvagine. Had to go twice to try other things in the menu, it was that good. Service was fantastic & the staff made sure we were taken care of. The place is lovely while with character. Cozy & interesting, feels like I went to have dinner at a friend's house who happens to be a fantastic chef. I recommend the variation de canard & the trio of wild game. Came here for dinner, left here with new friends.
Premier location. Excellent food. Great wine selection. Atmosphere is great for romantic dinner or family gathering. Several seating areas. Our waiter Anthony was superb. He offered outstanding menu selections & wine pairings. Anthony is a long time local resident who can give you great history on old montreal. He is the archetype classic French waiter. Total professional as is all the staff. They take their food & service very seriously for your benefit.
This particular establishment also has Portuguese selections. The restaurant above is owned by the same person. Two different chef's.
Escargo & wild game bird pate as appetizers.
We ordered the 3 wild game meat entree & the caribou.
I ordered flan for dessert while my wife ordered creme brulee for example.
The food is too die for!
I've dined here 5 times over the last 3 years while on travel.
Oct 12, 2025
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Had dinner on a snowy Thursday, during a little hockey game, so the restaurant was not busy, but we had a window seat & a lovely time. We had excellent service from Anthony, truly professional, very attentive without being intrusive. Had some excellent oysters, followed by seared foie gras ( which we both prefer over a terrine or parfait ) & lamb, all well cooked. We also felt it was good value for money in old Montreal, our Sancerre was $62, & the foie gras at $25 was excellent value. The half rack of lamb was 4 bones for $36, also very good value. Anthony prepared proper Irish coffees tableside. A lovely night, thank you so much!
I couldn't tell you whether the service or the food was better: it was that good. My evening at La Sauvagine was top notch. I had three wonderful game medallions, each in their own sauce, & had a great French merlot with it. The creme brulee at the end was superb. All in all, a very enjoyable evening.
Exceptional family-owned restaurant, with first-rate food, service & atmosphere. My family had the privilege of dining here twice, once last spring, & again this fall. The owner, her daughter, & servers Anthony, Manuel, & Miguel were very engaging & attentive, & made our visits truly memorable occasions. We visit Montreal once or twice each year to shop & take in a Habs game, & La Sauvagine definitely has become integral to this pilgrimage.
A beautiful atmosphere with French music playing made us feel right in the mood for delicious food. The wild game pate was very tasty & had the best olives I have ever tasted
The wild game trio & rack of lamb was also exceptional.
The service was wonderful, this meal was a highlight of our trip to Montreal.
Oct 18, 2023
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My girlfriend & I attended this restaurant for my Birthday & unfortunately it was rather disappointing. But before criticizing, let me give a few positive points. The restaurant decorations were nice, it was romantic & the location being in the Old Port of Montreal was quite nice. The service was okay, but nothing amazing. Now the bad part: in a nutshell, the restaurant lacked the attention to detail I would expect from a higher class restaurant. It all started with the bread, which was the same quality you get on an airplane. The appetizers were pricey but not very good (scallops & salmon mousse) & the biggest disappointment was the main course.
The restaurant's speciality is supposed to be wild game & this is the main reason why we went to the restaurant was to try their three-game special. Unfortunately the sauces on the meat were not flavourful & the quality of the meat was unforgivable. Not only was the meat poorly cooked, the meat quality was very rough & almost un-chewable. My girlfriend & I were having to spit out pieces of meat in a fancy restaurant, not very appealing in my opinion.
We made a complaint to the waiter & they did not do anything about the poor quality of the food. Pretty disappointing. I would suggest going elsewhere.
