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L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel

Refined New French cuisine in a chic & restored historic inn with think stone walls.
Old Montreal
4.5$$$
CLOSEDOpens Tuesday at 5 pm
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About us

Auberge Saint-Gabriel, North America's first inn and the country's first legal drinking establishment, was once home to the print shop that published the newspaper Le Patriote, and was even a fur-trading post before it became a highlight of Quebec's fine dining scene and a one of Montréal's hottest night spots. For 300 years, the Auberge has been a maker of memorable evenings, from cocktails on the patio and drinks at its intimate bars to meals in the opulent dining room and private events in its stunning halls.

Acquired in 1987 by the Bolay family, Auberge Saint-Gabriel has earned a sterling reputation. Its new owners, Marc Bolay, Garou and Guy Laliberté, turned it into a masterpiece, transforming this reminder of the past into a decidedly modern venue with playful nods to history. The Auberge was redesigned by Bruno Braën (Rufus Rockhead, Club Chasse et Pêche, Big in Japan), who had fun with the iconography associated with Quebec's history, honouring its heritage while remaining lighthearted. Brilliant!

Born in Sweden, Ola Claesson starts his culinary career at a very young age. Born into a family of chef, his first love is cuisine, which he discovers through the exploration of flavors and rich traditions.

Ola leaves Sweden in 2005. After traveling the world to discover new flavors, he settles in Paris and works at world-renowned, Michelin-starred restaurants like Meurice and Le Pré Catelan. It is only during his time working at Spring Paris that he discovers his true passion for market cuisine and local products – a culinary philosophy that would stay with him forever and inspires him to this day.

Chef Claesson, after a few years in London, at the head of a private gastronomic restaurant, leaves Europe for the beautiful city of Montreal.

Not ready to go home just yet? Head down to Velvet, a parallel universe in Auberge Saint-Gabriel's basement. Talk a walk down the long, candlelit stone hallway and step into the thick smoke surrounding the dance floor of Montréal's sultriest night club. Explore the wild cocktail list and discover top-notch DJs. At Velvet, there are no rules—it comes as a shock when it's time to leave at 3am.

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 400 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, ATM machine

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Marriott's parking linked to the restaurant. Paying Parking: Underground parking linked to the restaurant. Entrance on St-Jean-Baptiste St.
4 private rooms (110 + 150 + 60 + 80 seats) + 1 semi private room (20 seats).
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Reviews for L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel

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Review Summary

L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel is described as a beautiful historic setting in Old Montreal with candlelit stone walls and crackling fires that create a warm, intimate atmosphere. Reviews consistently highlight exceptional service and attentive staff, paired with a menu of delicious, shareable dishes like cheese fondue with breads and vegetables, charcuterie, and standout mains, along with refined cocktails and thoughtful wine recommendations. The ambiance is perfect for romantic evenings or celebrations such as weddings, combining old world charm with modern touches to create a memorable dining experience. While some mention the price and occasional noise, the overall impression is one of high quality, care, and a magical visit that makes guests eager to return.
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Bryan
5.0

We wanted to see a very old restaurant, & were very pleased we did. The atmosphere was excellent, & the food & service matched it. Parking is terrible but they had on-site valet making it painless. Very good all around.

Apr 13, 2024
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Shihab
3.0

Ordinary food, expensive for nothing, went out from there to eat somewhere else.

Apr 12, 2024
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Alex
5.0

Très belle expérience. Je recommande cet endroit à 100%

Apr 10, 2024
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Kristi
5.0

We had our wedding at Auberge Saint-Gabriel in January. Working with Valerie was a dream for our wedding! Our day was perfectly executed from the ceremony to dinner to dancing. The food was delicious & cooked to perfection! Our guests are still raving about the quality of the food & the ambiance of the space.

Apr 4, 2024
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Hossein
3.0

Amazing atmosphere, however, food was really basic & small quantity for the price. We ordered oysters with crab, the oysters were the smallest oysters we ever had & the crab did not come with a tail. They gave us some crab legs & another part of the crab which almost had no meat. We only one drink & paid almost $400 & walked out hungry. Lastly, the waitress forgot to bring our vegetable plate with our cheese fondue. They also need to train their waitress a little bit of class, first, she picked up my fork from where I put my mouth, & retuned it on my table without exchanging it, second she picked up my tea cup to make space from where I put my lips on the cup, third she was behind my back looking at the amount of tips of was entering when I was paying for the bill. I'd give the place & the atmosphere a five star but the food, drinks & the service 2.2 stars....

Apr 2, 2024
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Steve
5.0

Absolutely immaculate in every category.

Mar 17, 2024
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5.0

Wonderful food! historic restaurant!

Mar 13, 2024
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Jeremie
4.0

The place is magical , loved everything in it , except the food lol. Chicken was so dry & tiny that I couldn't find something to eat in it. The server was nuce & courteous, friendly staff.. Loved the experience but I would pay the this amount again when there is other option with better food quality.

Feb 25, 2024
on Google
Olga
5.0

Lovely restaurant, lovely atmosphere, staff was great. Food was amazing delicate & perfectly made. We wished to see more on our plate as it was trully delicious. Recommended!

Feb 21, 2024
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Lily
5.0

We had a wonderful experience here. We stopped in when our reservation down the street was canceled. We were a little frazzled as we are traveling with our 6mo son, & finding restaurants where we can comfortably dine with him & keep him out of the way can be difficult. They were so welcoming & immediately accommodated us. There were no 2 tops available so they sat us at the 10 person banquet table. We had a good laugh & were able to keep our stroller out of the way & have plenty of room to feed him & get him to sleep. There were several other families there which was a welcome sight. The food was unique & delicious. The servers were all friendly & warm. Plus the venue itself is so cool! Makes you feel like you're in Game of Thrones.

Feb 17, 2024
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Steve
5.0

Unique setting, amazing fondue & attentive, friendly service. What's not to like?

Feb 15, 2024
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Rahoulou
5.0

Excellente adresse avec une décoration incroyable ! Merci à Megan pour ce service de qualité. Merci à nico également pour la mixologie. Je recommande fortement.

Feb 10, 2024
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Laurent
5.0

Magnifique auberge Très belle adresse si vous venez à Montréal Personnel aux petit soins Cocktails à tomber Recommandation du Barman avec le Castillo Une pina colada revisité Recommande

Feb 9, 2024
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Gabriela
4.0

Beautiful restaurant, greeeeat food. I had beef Tatare, Polenta & lamb & a dessert to die for. All 10/10. The waiter wasn't the nicest & made uncomfortable jokes more than once, other than that it was a great evening.

Feb 6, 2024
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Bernard
5.0

Cadre pittoresque & cuisine raffinée dans la plus ancienne auberge du Québec. Très belle carte des vins !

Jan 31, 2024
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Caroline
5.0

I loooove the ambiance at this place & their cheese fondue is so yummy!!

Jan 19, 2024
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Peter
5.0

Came here on Christmas Eve, the staffs are friendly & attentive. The restaurant was decorated nicely & festive. Food was also delicious. The holiday set menu offered more choices than other places I looked up. Would def come back again. Reservation recommended.

Jan 6, 2024
on Google
Ruth
5.0

Wonderful restaurant. Loved the atmosphere. the service, & the food.

Jan 4, 2024
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Chen
2.0

Terrible food, osso bucco is dry & tastes worse than than prepackaged Costco food,

Dec 31, 2023
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Barbara
5.0

Checks all the boxes for a holiday meal(Christmas eve dinner).Atmosphere,fireplace, decorations great service & even better food.Be aware they had a fixed price menu,but that was probably for holiday. Foods we had:appetizers, halibut, osso bucco,chocolate log. All done perfectly.entre came with sides.

Dec 27, 2023
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