Lawrence
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Lawrence
Simple, refined cuisine from British expat Marc Cohen in unpretentious environs.
Opens Thursday at 6 pm
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Chelsea
Absolutely loved eating here. We had the tasting menu & were so impressed with the flavors, quality of ingredients, wine pairings, & service. The ambience is also lovely & they paced the meal so well. HIGHLY recommend!
Ronil
An extraordinary experience. That perfect balance of unique & delicious food in an environment that's nice without being pretentious. Excellent wines as well. Shocked it's still fairly straightforward to get a reservation.
Lawjtg
Lawrence (Montréal) - a namesake worth a toast
As a fellow Lawrence, I wanted this to sing. It does-mostly in mushrooms & in the glass. The kitchen leans into the forest with conviction: mushrooms arrive bronzed & breathing, all savour & slip, the sauce holding that dark, quiet bassline you only get from patient pan work. It's cooking with memory-restraint, heat control, & the courage to stop when the flavour says'enough.' The wine list meets that umami with intelligence; we drank widely by the glass & found pairing after pairing that nudged the dishes forward without grandstanding. Service was crisp, calm, & properly paced; the room gives you time to talk & time to taste.
Two laments. First, the shift away from à la carte. A set format can be tidy, but Lawrence used to be a place where you could shape the night plate by plate; now it feels slightly prescribed. Second, the quiet disappearance of organs & offal-particularly brains. Some of us came here for that exact candour. Bring back the courage cuts; they're part of the restaurant's soul.
On policy: I love the no-tips model. Pay your team properly; let guests think about food & wine rather than calculus. Still, a small grace note goes a long way. A welcomed pour, a little dish from the pass-some acknowledgment for engaged regulars & joyful eaters (Melanie & me very much included) would seal the hospitality.
Verdict: Lawrence remains one of Montréal's essential rooms-beautiful when the cooking stays close to the pan & the wines roam. Restore the à la carte freedom & the offal, & it will be unmissable. We'll be back, name on the door & appetite in hand. ?
Nancy
Each course was so exquisite. We love having dinner at Lawrence!
Richard
Une expérience inoubliable, chaque plat est soigné, servi à la perfection, plein d'agréables surprises gustatives, vraiment, chaque bouchée est un moment unique qui reste gravé dans la mémoire. Je ne pouvais rêver mieux pour fêter la Saint-Valentin. Le service est attentionné, personnalisé, professionnel & sympathique. Vraiment j'en sors émerveillé.
Michael
The corn chowder was to die for. & then be resurrected to eat it again & die all over again.
Great service by people who are clearly passionate about the food & drink they are serving. Enjoyable experience all around.
James
Un repas inoubliable avec la nourriture incroyable & le service formidable dans un espace très intime & agréable. 5/5
Adrien
Expérience client:
1. Rentrer dans le magasin & dire bonjour
2. Personne ne répond mais nous dévisage
3. Redire bonjour avec insistence
4. Toujours pas de bonjour
5. Sortir du magasin & ne rien acheter
Vous n'en avez très certainement rien à faire, au vu du nombre de commentaires sur votre amabilité, mais le service fait partie de l'expérience, vos parents ont dû vous l'apprendre très jeune, mais la politesse c'est l'une des premières choses qui devrait faire partie de ce que vous offrez aux clients & dans la vie en général.
Pour explication, la moindre des choses quand on travaille dans le service c'est d'accueillir un minimum vos client, pas de léchage de bottes nécessaire, rien qu'un bonjour ça fonctionne.
Ça doit être vraiment compliqué de vivre avec un melon comme le vôtre, & pas très agréable, c'est dommage car le chef Marc fait un travail formidable, mais votre comportement décourage la venue dans ses autres établissements.
Chloé
Excellente table. Menu dîner dégustation (9 services avec déclinaisons non connues à l'avance. Chaque plat est une surprise. Personnel très accueillant & connaissent parfaitement les produits qu'ils servent.
Rachel
This is one of the most impressive meals I've had in my life. I'm still processing the depths of flavors & innovations we got to taste. It was pretty perfect.
Daniela
One of the best dining experiences my husband & I have ever had. From the food (blew us away), to the wine pairings, to the service (the kindest & coolest people) to the ambiance - it was such a treat. Highly recommend checking out Lawrence. It's nothing short of remarkable.
Tina
Gastronomy at its finest - true culinary art. The service is impeccable, & I highly recommend the wine pairing.
Masha
Absolutely sublime! We weren't able to choose a favourite service, everything is an equally strong statement. Lawrence is such a gem.
Christine
Warm hospitality, intimate & cozy space, with delectable, thoughtful dishes make for a very enjoyable dining experience. 100% recommended.
Kim
Had a fantastic time enjoying the tasting menu on a Friday evening. Service was amazing, all of the food was so flavourful & cooked perfectly. We had a wonderful time.
Caroline
Nous avons été transportés par le menu dégustation du Lawrence, aux produits de saison. L'utilisation d'épices diverses nous a ravis. Chaque plat présentait des arômes exquis (au nez & long en bouche - on a adoré !).
Endroit agréable & service attentionné.
Merci au chef, seul en cuisine, pour ce repas mémorable.
Florian
You'll feel right at home in this cosy restaurant with its open kitchen. The tasting menu is simply fabolous amd comes with a brisk wine pairing. Most importantly, everyone loves to chat about their profession & their produce in an unpretentious way.
Katherine
Great experience! I admire the chef trying to run everything himself. The food was bold & interesting, & service was wonderful. It takes over 3 hrs for the whole tasting menu tho, just a heads up for people who are interesting in booking