Discover L'Autre Saison, established in 1977 in Montreal and located on Crescent Street. You will be charmed by this precious restaurant placed in a majestic Victorian house built in 1897. An impressive, antique staircase leads you to our private room, where a magnificent fireplace reigns.
The owners, Kazim Tural & Alain Boucher, will be delighted to welcome you to their cordial restaurant and offer refined dishes! Savour excellent tartare, perfectly prepared, or enjoy their freshly poached salmon filet prepared with white wine and mushrooms... Even the most discerning palates will be delighted! Consult the impressive wine list and choose from the best bottles available to pair with your meal. The efficient and courteous staff will be more than happy to recommend one of Chef Alain Boucher's delicious meals.
Enjoy an unforgettable evening from Friday to Sunday in the company of a talented pianist who's present every week to brighten your meal. Live a magical experience in our romantic 19th century decor where you will spend an exquisite moment in our company!
Reviewers describe L'Autre Saison as a standout classic French dining experience where the food, service, and atmosphere are all praised. The setting is warm and elegant, with a romantic townhouse feel that remains welcoming. Dishes such as French onion soup, escargot, duck confit, rack of lamb, filet mignon, and seafood options are highlighted for quality and generous portions, while desserts like tarte tatin provide a memorable finish. The staff are described as proud and attentive, able to elevate the evening with thoughtful recommendations. A sense emerges of good value for the quality, a well curated wine list, and a versatile bar area that complements the refined dining. Some visits are noted to have hiccups with service or pricing policies, reminding that experiences can vary. Overall, L'Autre Saison stands out as a beloved choice for a special night out in Montreal.
This has to be one of my favorite restaurant experiences in Montreal ever. The food was delicious (I had the escargot appetizer & then grilled Salmon). Super flavorful & fresh, leaving me on the right side of full. The dessert (lava cake with ice cream) honestly healed something deep within me. Not only was the food amazing, but our server, Mayghann, was super charming, swooping in to fulfill requests we didn't even know we had. The owners even came out at one point to give us the history of the restaurant & building (a gorgeous, cozy townhouse with original murals & woodwork). Not to mention the LIVE PIANO. Wow. I will definitely be coming back, if only for a quick espresso & chat.
When I worked for a large software company a few years ago, I was coming up to Montreal from Chicago on a regular basis, & I ate at L'autre Saison pretty regularly. I always ate at the bar because I felt funny taking up a table just by myself. I brought a colleague there once, & a couple of years later I brought my wife, daughter, sister & her husband up here for a trip & couldn't wait to take them to this place. Always amazing food & service, & one of the owners regularly takes care of you. Last night I brought my wife for an incredible romantic dinner. French onion soup, escargot, filet mignon, & cod. He even made her a custom martini.
The decor, the music, the service, always top notch. I've probably eaten here over a dozen times now & always stupendous. This is an absolute must-visit place for any special dinner.
Sep 7, 2025
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D'abord, je concède que l'ambiance, bien qu'un peu trop chic à mon goût, est très bonne. L'établissement est beau & propre, & les ingrédients sont de qualité.
Cependant mes compliments s'arrêtent là. D'abord, le propriétaire nous a, à plusieurs reprises, brusqués à commander malgré que nous étions les seuls clients. J'ai vu un autre avis mentionnant un comportement raciste contre les asiatiques, que le commerçant a critiqué puisque les clients ne parlaient ni français ni anglais à table. Ce n'est pas du tout l'attitude que j'ai remarqué en réponse à des clients qui parlaient allemand. Faites de cela ce que vous en voulez.
Quant à la nourriture, j'ai d'abord commandé l'entrée d'escargot. J'eus finalement droit à une montagne de champignons & si peu d'escargots que j'aurais pu les compter sur les doigts de la main. Comme plat principal, j'ai commandé le carré d'agneau, dont le menu vantait la qualité. La viande, bien que très bien apprêtée, était très peu goûteuse. C'était bien plus que mangeable, néanmoins j'ai mangé bien meilleur pour bien moins cher.
J'admet sans doute ne pas être la clientèle cible, malgré tout, vous trouverez sûrement meilleur rapport qualité-prix ailleurs, en plus d'être mieux servis.
This is a smaller family owned French restaurant right downtown. We first saw this place walking home from another dinner & the owner was out front & chatted with us & told us he had been in business for 49 years. So we thought that we would give it a try during our stay. The owner himself & one other person were serving. We were first served individual rolls & bruschetta. Both were delicious. Amongst the five of us, our appetizers included the escargot in puff pastry, which was an amazingly delicious rich appetizer. I would've been satisfied to stop there. I did not. A couple of people had the French onion soup, which was apparently rich & very delicious. Our Manes included my short ribs, which were served with a couple of spears of perfectly cooked asparagus & piped mashed potatoes. Other diners had Rack of Lamb Provençale, fillet mignon, fillet mignon with pepper sauce,
& Entrecôte sauce Bordelaise. They were all excellent. For dessert, the five of us shared two desserts… One was their chocolate crème brûlée… It was just OK. & a small apple dessert with some vanilla ice cream. That was good. Their wine list was quite extensive & expensive lol. The chef did come out at the end of the evening when we were leaving & asked us how we enjoyed our meals. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
Excellent! My son & I came here for the first time tonight & we will surely be back again. The food was delicious & the service was great. The waiters were attentive & the owner, Kazim, was charming & personable. We shared the escargot dish & they so kindly split it into two dishes for us. Their unique preparation with the puff pastry is a must try. The French onion soup was delicious. The salade L'autre saison was crisp & fresh & the duck confit was so tender. The ambiance & decor was lovely. We didn't have time for dessert this evening, but we will be back another time to try! Thank you for a lovely experience!
Update - We came back for another visit. I recommend the scallops. The sauce was tasty & scallops were cooked perfectly. This time we did have dessert. The tarte tatin (French take on apple pie), was delicious. The ice cream with berries was abundant with fresh berries. Kazim was a charming host as always. Thank you!
This place is fantastic! Service was excellent, & every dish was spot on. We shared two orders the escargot & they split it up individually for us. Duck, lamb shank, shrimp & beef rib, all super yummy. Will definitely return next time in Montreal.
Stumbled upon this restaurant on a walk from our hotel. The proprietor, Kazim was an absolute delight. He made us feel like we were dining in his home. The escargot in a garlicky, mushroom cream sauce was delicious. The rack of lamb was cooked perfectly with an herb crust.
