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.
I was just wandering around the neighborhood & discovered this hidden gem of restaurant. This was by far one of the best meals & dining experiences I've had in Montreal.
The meal started off with delicious warm complementary bread & bruschetta, followed by the French onion soup & Salade L'Autre Saison appetizers which were delicious & very generously portioned. The salad was put together impeccably, topped with a large block of brie that was fresh & savory. The French onion soup was the best I've had in this city.
Our main meals consisted of steak & the poached salmon in white mushroom sauce. The steak was cooked perfectly, extremely tender & whose flavor was enhanced by the bold red wine sauce. The salmon was cooked beautifully & paired nicely with the glass of Pinot Noir recommended by the owner. The warm apple tart a la mode recommended by the owner was the perfect ending to this amazing meal.
For those that have an interest in ambience, be prepared to enter a classic, romantic French townhome. With an unbelievable array of collectibles, including artwork & violins, you very well might be in Louis the XIV's Palace of Versailles.
There's a reason why the owner / chef duo have been in business for 50 years: delectable food in a gorgeous Parisian style townhouse served by gracious staff that all take pride in what they've built. I'll be back here multiple times on all my visits to Montreal.
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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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!
My wife & I & another couple had dinner here while visiting Montreal last week (we are from Ontario & they are from England). We all agreed we had one of the best French dining experiences we have had in a very long time. The owner was funny, charming & engaging, while the décor was both cozy & classy, but not pretentious. Service was prompt & attentive. Particular standouts from the menu were the French onion soup & the duck confit. Five stars all around. Highly recommended.
L'Autre Saison is a place with the decor that reminds me of meals & restaurants in Montmartre, Paris. This place serves excellent dishes which I would definitely rate it as a 5-stars establishment had there been good services. Almost as soon as we walked into the restaurant, the owner's attitude was borderline racially prejudiced against Asians. From the shaking of his head to remarks like "the days of free bread are long gone" or "Is that all you ordered?", he definitely treated us very differently than to the 3 white customers who sat at the table next to ours. Those customers ordered less than we did but were treated with courtesy & friendliness. The owner also came by several times to have small talks with them while totally ignoring us. Service here is a 0 since there is no negative 5 for rating. Food-wise, this place is easily a 4.5 stars. 1. The snails were served in vol-au-vent style with a delicious garlicky creamy sauce. Since it was not served with bread, we had to order a basket of 6 excellent bread rolls at $10.50. 2. The creamy foie gras was excellent & paired real well with the house pinot noir one of us ordered. No, the owner did not suggest anything. 3. The onion soup was good but had too much onions & not enough soup. 4. The duck confit dish is possibly one of the best I've eaten. It rivals with good French restaurants in major cities such as Paris & Washington, D.C.. 5. The tarte tatin served à la mode was delicious. Each bite of apple reminds me of a great bistro in Montmartre. This restaurant offers a great dining experience for non-Asians who would be treated with courtesy & great service. Based on our own experience, I cannot & will not recommend this racially prejudiced restaurant to non whites. In short, there are other French restaurants in Montreal that offers the same level of food quality with much better service.
Not only does the delicious meal make you feel amazing, but the sincere conversation with Mr. Kazim enhances the experience even further. I haven't had such a delicious French Onion soup even in Paris. If you truly want to taste exquisite meals in a great atmosphere, where you & your meal are genuinely cared for, & you are a nice person (this is a requirement to get in :) ), you must visit this place. Thank you for such a great experience ❤️
