À travers de nombreuses visites, Lawrence est salué pour un menu dégustation qui marie une technique précise à des saveurs innovantes, une carte des vins qui accompagne chaque plat et un service attentif et chaleureux dans un cadre intime et élégant. Les convives apprécient le rythme des plats, l'accueil personnalisé et les adaptations pour les restrictions alimentaires, tandis que l'expérience est décrite comme mémorable et raffinée. L'ambiance feutrée, la qualité constante et le caractère incontournable de l'expérience sont soulignés, avec des commentaires évoquant une cuisine qui met en valeur les produits locaux et les accords mets et vins. Bien que certains regrettent l'absence d'options à la carte et que le repas puisse durer plusieurs heures, l'impression générale reste favorable, avec des plats audacieux et bien préparés et un service qui reste impeccable. Beaucoup envisagent de revenir et recommandent Lawrence à d'autres gastronomes, ce qui confirme le restaurant comme une référence dans le paysage culinaire montréalais.
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!
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. ?
21 sept. 2025
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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.
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.
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!
23 févr. 2025
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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.
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.
22 sept. 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.
We had a lovely experience at Lawrence. We did the 8 course tasting menu with wine pairing. Every dish we had was delicious & loved the use of local resources. Every wine that was paired with the food was perfect & tasted great. The service at the restaurant was amazing - everyone was so kind & knowledgeable & passionate about providing us with the best experience possible. We can't wait to go back next time we're in town.
5 août 2024
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Wonderful unique food experience. Montreal has exceptional eats, & this matches our top experiences. Great pairing of a Greek wine. Great service, quiet intimate space. Will definitely be back.
Charming, warm, friendly space, excellent food (tuna/marrow toast!), excellent drinks (Quebec Chardonnay!). Effortless service made us feel like we were friends visiting. Worth noting they use a non-tip model, so everyone is already paid a fair wage & you don't need to do any math at the end of the meal (which could be a challenge after 8 services with wine pairings). Wholeheartedly recommended. Keep up the great work, Marc & co!
Amazing chef collaboration with Parcelles' Dominic Labelle: a fundraiser for Mission Mile End. 5 course pairing menu, with superb wines, fantastic cause, next level service, ambiance. Each dish was a next level execution, symphony of flavour & textures.
