Restaurant L'Académie, the specialists in Italian and French Cuisines.
L'Académie in Laval is proud to invite you to discover it's fusion of Italian and French cuisines where you can bring your own wine.
L'Académie Restaurants has established a unique reputation for value, service and ambiance since the opening of our first location in 1984. Our "raison d'être" has always been to offer fine cuisine in an elegant ambiance at reasonable prices. Our more popular dishes include duck magret, rack of lamb, generous portions of mussels and fries as well as several choices of fresh pasta and sauces.
Impress your business associates for lunch or dinner or enjoy a romantic meal with a favorite friend. Bring your own wine and savor the fine dining, graciously presented at Restaurant L'Académie.
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L'Académie offers a varied menu featuring delicious options like mussels, pasta, and lamb, making it a popular choice for families and large groups. Many patrons appreciate the bring-your-own-wine policy and the professional, friendly service provided by several staff members who contribute to a welcoming environment. While some visitors have noted inconsistencies in wait times, temperature, or noise levels during busy periods, others consistently enjoy the flavorful, well-presented dishes and the spacious, attractive setting, often highlighting memorable experiences for special occasions.
We waited more than an hour to receive our food. We had to ask for bread as they didn't bring it until more than 45 minutes after we ordered our meal.
They brought my husband the wrong order. He had to wait for them to make it again.
I had the veal scallopini limone piccata & my hubby had veal scallopini a la Marsala. Each dish came with a side of pasta.
We had the caramel carrot cheesecake slice for dessert(11$).
On 2025-11-08, my girlfriend & I decided to have supper at l'academie in Laval. It had been years since I had been there. We haven't been there in many years & upon our arrival we noticed the atmosphere & decor of the restaurant had changed. It looked like a fine dining restaurant. We were greeted immediately & waited max 2 minutes for our table. Our waiter was very knowledgeable & professional, his name was Harry & I encourage anyone to ask for him if dinning there. We started off with an entree of mussels in white wine sauce, there were so good that we asked for bread to dip inside the sauce because it was that delicious. For the main meal we had the sharing plate for 2 that had: 8 lamb chops, 2 lobster tails, 4-6 giant grilled shrimps, roasted potatoes & grilled vegetables. We've had this type of sharing plate at restaurants like'rib & reef & 40West' & it was better at l'academie, also at a fraction of the price. It also came with a salad each & coffee at the end. Our waiter suggested that plate & thank god we listened to him, because it didn't disappoint at all. The plate was so big that we took some of it home. We had no more room for dessert & our waiter brought us a piece of key lime pie to take home. Also, the best part it's a bring your own wine restaurant. No need to say we will definitely bring going back.
Nous sommes allés à l'Académie de Laval pour célébrer un anniversaire. Nous étions un groupe de 30 personnes venant de plusieurs régions du Québec & des USA.
Malgré notre grand bonheur de se retrouver nous avons été très déçus. Le serveur qui n'était pas sympathique & pas très agréable. Nous n'avions pas droit au menu régulier, nous étions obligés de prendre la table d'hôte & ce qui était offert était vraiment trop cher pour la qualité.
Certains repas sont arrivés très chauds, d'autres plutôt froids, les crevettes étaient trop cuites & le beurre à l'ail est arrivé presque à la fin. Les rigatonis sauce aux veaux n'étaient pas bons. Les desserts n'étaient pas très frais. Seul bon commentaire à été à propos du saumon qui était chaud & cuit à point.
Nous n'y retournerons jamais.
Oct 19, 2025
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Nous devions être 20 & finalement on était 26, le personnel a su bien s'adapter à la nouvelle situation Toutefois, le service était très long, plus de 2h d'attente pour le repas, le prix était trop élevé en regard de la qualité des plats, on nous avait promis une table d'hôte entre 40 & 50$, mais un seul plat à 42$ & c'était vraiment très ordinaire, rien à voir avec les plats qu'on nous sert à la carte. Le dessert pas compris dans la table d'hôte, très déçue de ma réservation.
Le serveur a fait de son mieux, mais il semble manquer d'employés pour le nombre de clients.
Il a fallu demander pour avoir un panier de pain. & je n'ai jamais reçu la tisane pour accompagner le dessert.
Point fort : grand choix dans le menu, idéal pour les groupes . Menu enfant disponible. Stationnement. Apportez votre vin
Point négatif : bruyant, très cher : la qualité (saveur) des plats, présentation & portions ne valent pas le prix payé. En somme, expérience plutôt décevante.
Bonjour, je suis allée à Académie vendredi le 25 avril avec 3 copines. Nous avons été déçues par la qualité des aliments. Trois d'entre nous avions pris une entrée de calmars frits. Très ordinaire & pas assez croustillants.
Plat principal tartare de saumon. Très déçue. On dirait que le tartare avait été passé au malaxeur tellement il manquait de consistance & manquait de goût. Dessert tarte au citron qui goûtait franchement la tarte qu'on achète à l'épicerie & crème brûlée belle texture mais manquait de goût.
Nous l'avons mentionné au serveur Harry.
L'Academie était parmi mes restos préférés mais malheureusement je lui enlève quelques étoiles. Au prix où les clients paient pour un souper au restaurant , les chefs cuisiniers ont l'obligation d'offrir de la qualité.
Food was nothing special but expensive & the waitress was way too pushy to sell some dessert & coffee. Steak I has was terrible & didn't worth the money.
C'est ma premièrevisite à L'Académie Laval. Personnellement, je préfère ce resto à son cousin L'Académie Anjou. Le service & l'accueil étaient chaleureux & professionnels. Nous étions deux & tous deux avions choisi une escaloppe de veau, c'était délicieux de l'entrée au dessert. Un endroit où l'on apporte notre vin. Prix raisonnable. J'y retournerai avec plaisir !
Excellent experience. We were a group of 17 people for lunch on a Saturday. If you are a group of 15 or more, you must choose from a limited menu which has an assortment of options which include either soup, house salad or Cesar salad, main course & tea or coffee - including espresso based drinks. Food was very good. Of note are the mussels which are a house speciality. No one was disappointed with their meals - all plates were cleaned! Service was outstanding. Very attentive. They were able to address certain food restrictions with no issues. Plenty of bread, water replenishment, buckets of ice for wine, & additional glassware for toasts. Many in our group took desserts. All were fresh & there was a very good assortment. Plenty of free parking. Bathrooms a bit dated & could benefit from a good clean. It would have been nice to know about the set menues - the reservation system did not advise us; we only found out upon arrival. Would definitely recommend this restaurant over the Pointe Claire location.
L'Academie Laval is a culinary gem that truly impresses on all fronts. From the moment you walk in, the warm ambiance sets the tone for an exceptional dining experience. It offers an outstanding dining experience with exceptional food, warm service, & a lovely atmosphere. Whether you're a fan of French cuisine or just looking for a great place to dine, this restaurant should be at the top of your list. I can't wait to return The menu is a delightful exploration of French cuisine, with a variety of dishes that cater to all tastes. I went there so many times with friends & tried so many things on the menu & it's simply divine, perfectly seasoned & cooked to perfection. The dessert selection is a highlight in itself. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, & genuinely passionate about the food they serve.
