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.
We had a wonderful dinner at La Sauvagine. We started with oysters & then had the Pork Special & Lamb chop, both were excellent. They have a nice wine list, including some nice by the glass selections. The inside was inviting & quieter than other places in the area we had been, which was nice. The staff was attentive & made sure we had a wonderful evening. Thank You!
Nov 16, 2025
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Best vegetarian French onion soup (baked).. loved it.. the waitress was very attentive & professional. The ambiance was very relaxing & peaceful... A true restaurant.
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!
We had a fantastic experience at "La Sauvagine"! The ambiance was warm & inviting, perfect for a relaxed meal.
Our waiter, Anthony, provided excellent service-he was incredibly welcoming & attentive, making sure we had everything we needed . We arrived from the cold, & he thoughtfully turned the heater on for us, making us feel instantly comfortable.
The food was just as impressive. The French onion soup was hands down the best in the city-rich, flavourful, & perfectly balanced.
I also loved escargots, which was perfectly cooked, seasoned & presented.
The ingredients tasted fresh, & the portion sizes were just right. Every detail, from the warm hospitality to the delicious meal, made our visit memorable.
I highly recommend La Sauvagine to anyone looking for great food & a wonderful dining experience. Can't wait to return! We will definitely be back!
Came here for my birthday last year & came again this year! Staff was very professional & friendly. Felt like home. Food was impeccable, I could eat their lamb all day
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We ate here with friends & had food from both the main & tapas menus. It was a lovely ambience, the staff were very friendly, & the food excellent. Would certainly recommend
A very cozy & dimmed restaurant. The food was spectacular. The 3 types of meat was interesting, but the rack of lamb was by far my favorite. The lamb was super tender, the lamb flavor was delicate & noticeable while leaving out the gammyness of lamb.
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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L'ambiance est calme sous la musique de jazz & francophone. Les serveurs sont sympa & amicals. J'ai opté pour un menu spécial du mois de mars. J'ai goûté au terrine du gibier avec une sauce sucrée qui s'agence bien. Le canard confit aux cannerberges est tendre & juteuse bien qu'elle soit cuit au trois quart. L'assiette semble pas très garnie mais la table d'hôte de ces plats vous charmeront & satisferont votre estomac. Première visite mais à y retourner.
La vraie combinaison pour les Montréalais cet hiver que je vous suggère.
Le Solmar, 11 St-Paul est situé au 2ième étage avec spectacle les vendredis & samedis soirs ainsi que La Sauvagine au 115 St-Paul au rez-de-chaussée dans une ambiance rustique & calme.
Par un midi ensoleillé, je me suis arrêté & j’ai essayé une belle terrasse extérieure pourvue de fleurs & de belles tables en céramique peintes à la main importées du Portugal & munies de grands parasols. Ils annonçaient des spéciaux de $12 à $15 dollars servis entre 12hres à 15hres. A leur menu, ils offraient une table d’hôte à partir de $17.95 jusqu’à $48.95, un menu 4 services servi en parallèle entre midi & 22-24hres selon la saison.
Depuis six, sept ans notre groupe de plusieurs personnes l’avons adopté. Tous les jeudis nous venons déguster les magnifiques tapas portugais, les entrées de La Sauvagine sans oublier la fameuse casserole de fruits de mer, les crevettes au Madère, les escalope de veau au Porto, les linguines de fruits de mer, le filet mignon sauce au bleu à la portugaise, le Carré d’agneau du Québec, le trio de canard au foie gras, le trio au trois gibiers garnis de 3 différents sauces & d’une variété de légumes frais toujours bien présentés.
Ce sont d’excellents plats servis par un personnel courtois & attentionné qui peut vous servir dans plusieurs langues,
Il me fait plaisir de suggéré à tous mes clients & amis cet endroit qui nous rappelle la belle époque portugaise ou française ou l’on peut se régaler & profiter pleinement de la terrasse installée à même le trottoir & la rue, l’une des plus belles de la rue St-Paul pour manger un repas de qualité à un prix très abordable en comparaison d’autres restaurants & ensuite se prélasser sur la terrasse sans oublier les soirées animées du temps des Fêtes en particulier de la nouvelle année. Je ne pensais pas suggérer cet endroit depuis six, sept ans, mais à la lecture de certaines critiques mal intentionnées je me permets de rétablir les faits face à une critique mal fondée de certains compétiteurs qui ne peuvent offrir un service de cette qualité à des prix raisonnables.
Toutes les personnes que j’ai invité à partager un repas à cet endroit qu’il soit du Québec, de la Suisse, de Cuba, de la France ou de l’Espagne ou du Mexique ont apprécié cet endroit.
Jean-Claude Allard
Entrepreneur spécialisé en ascenseurs & commerce international
Un restaurant extra , nous sommes venue en vacances (15jours) nous y avons manger 2 fois !!!!!! La qualité des produits est exceptionnelle , l'ambiance chaleureuse ... Je retournerai a Montréal rien que pour y manger !
Ca reste un souvenirs fort agréable de deux petits Français au Canada
