Reviews describe Lawrence as an outstanding and intimate dining room where every course shines and the staff are kind and knowledgeable. The tasting menu with its multi course format is repeatedly praised for variety, balance, and satisfying pacing, with many dishes highlighted as standouts. The wine program earns high praise for its breadth and thoughtful pairings, including excellent non alcoholic options. Dishes such as lamb, squid ink pasta, and mussel curry are frequently singled out for their depth of flavor, while desserts receive special commendation. Some feedback notes a shift away from a la carte and the removal of offal courses, with calls to preserve the restaurant's adventurous edge. The no tips policy is appreciated, and service is described as crisp, attentive, and unpretentious in a warm, refined setting with an open kitchen in some sections. Taken together, Lawrence is regarded as a Montreal standout and a memorable dining experience, though the tasting format can be lengthy.
An absolute must visit.
First of all, the ambiance is great. It's cozy, there was only one chef cooking in the kitchen. The staff is excellent & explain the menu perfectly.
But wow, I just didn't expect to love this place so so much. I think this may be one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in my life.
The dishes were so intricate & well thought out. The flavours, outstanding. I was absolutely stuffed at the end & remember thinking that I could eat it all again anyways.
Definitely definitely go here, this is a restaurant in Montreal you cannot miss.
My favorite restaurant in the universe. Has everything - amazing decor, staff & food. Should get 6 stars. Without a doubt the most interesting & flavorful dishes in all Montreal.
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.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Dining at Restaurant Lawrence is an exceptional experience that showcases the best of Quebec's local ingredients & carefully crafted flavors. Every dish is made in house or sourced with the best care, reflecting a deep respect for the ingredients & dedication to quality. 📌Scallop Crudo with carrot escabeche, ginger, & lime leaf: fresh & flavorful. 📌Raw Beef with anchovy, suet bun, & castelfranco: An unique & savory bite. 📌Chicken Liver & Heart Double Ravioli with yellowfoot chanterelles & artichoke: A delightful combination of earthy & rich flavors. 📌Kohlrabi Tortelli with sea urchin & cider: A creative blend of textures & a highlight on the menu. 📌Grilled Lamb with morcilla, borlotti beans, & pepperoncini: Perfectly seasoned & tender. 📌Bluefin Tuna Belly with whelks & matsutake rice: The whelks stole the show with their briny, sweet, & meaty texture. For dessert, the 📌Frozen Sheep's Milk Yogurt with roast quince, saffron, & walnut was earthy, delicate, & quickly became a favorite. The 📌Cru Berger with apple tarte tatin & guanciale offered a delightful twist on a classic!! Lawrence's sophisticated tasting menu truly enhances the dining experience. Their approach to whole animal butchery, seasonal vegetables, & refined presentation makes this a must visit for anyone seeking thoughtful, high quality cuisine.
We noticed a few reviews & made the reservations while still in Alabama, USA before our trip. What a great move. The restaurant is quite intimate & inviting. Great assistance with wine selection helped make this meal the top dining experience during our trip. A great destination.
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!
This restaurant was absolutely incredible. Our waitress was super helpful in picking out the meal & pairing a wine. The food was out of this world! I thoroughly enjoyed each dish & experiencing the flavors. Chef did a great job with the tasting menu. This place gets my highest of recommendations.
Sep 22, 2024
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This was one of the best meals I've ever had. We did the tasting menu with a wine pairing & it was out of this world. The chef did an immaculate job with each course. The intimate setting of the restaurant really added to the ambiance. Highly recommend Lawrence!
I have been coming to Lawrence for a number of years now, & it has never disappointed! The food is extraordinarily good, the quality of the ingredients, the care, technique & ingenuity used to combine & balance the flavours (with excellent alcohol pairings for every single item on the menu) are top-notch. One will be very hard pressed to find a gem like this restaurant. The warm-hearted service & relaxed setting make this place a dining experience you want to come back to again & again. If there is one restaurant that you need to go to in Montréal, this should be on the very top your list.
Phenomenal. Inspired. Different than it used to be, but wonderful tasting menu, wine pairings, & service! Michelin had better have Restaurant Lawrence on their radar for their long overdue Canada edition.
Incredible meal, the team is extremely attentive & accommodating to gluten free dietary restrictions. Highly recommended! Their wine list & seasonal driven menu is absolutely fantastic!
I can without any hesitation say this is where I've eaten the best meals of my life. I'm shocked every time by how delicious & balanced & intricate the food is. I always recommend this place to anyone visiting Montreal, as well as anyone who hasn't experienced this life-changing food. Thank you & looking forward to many more visits.
