Lawrence

Chelsea

5.0

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!

Lawjtg

4.0

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. ?

Daniela

5.0

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

5.0

Gastronomy at its finest - true culinary art. The service is impeccable, & I highly recommend the wine pairing.

Florian

5.0

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.

Ron

5.0

Both the tasting menu & the wine pairing were totally sublime. We're already plotting a return visit.

Josianne

5.0

Plats délicieux. Produits locaux, pairing excellent. Nous avons adoré la formule, aucun choix à faire. La nourriture était excellente, tout était savoureux & beaucoup de petits plats. Pour une date c'est parfait, romantique! Beau moment agréable en amoureux!

Roger

5.0

Fantastic experience overall from beginning to end. Excellent food matched perfectly with excellent service. Wine pairings were took our palates on an amazing journey, highly recommend for a special date night.

Julia

5.0

Woah. We were expecting it to be good, but it was exceptional. Would definitely recommend the wine pairing if getting the tasting menu. We'll be back!

Karl

5.0

My favorite restaurant in Montreal. I try to stop by every time I'm visiting. Liz was lovely & the coursed meal with wine pairing were perfect. Thanks for the highlight!