Lawrence offre une expérience culinaire remarquable dans un cadre intime et chaleureux, avec un service attentif et compétent et une carte des vins solide qui accompagne parfaitement les plats. Le menu dégustation, prolongé par des plats supplémentaires, est largement salué pour l'harmonie des saveurs et la maîtrise des cuissons, en particulier des plats comme l'agneau, les pâtes à l'encre de seiche et le curry de moules, ainsi qu'un dessert au pain perdu et yaourt de lait de brebis et un sorbet au radicchio. L'ambiance conviviale et le rythme du service permettent de savourer sans se presser, et les accords mets et vins sont souvent jugés excellents. Beaucoup considèrent Lawrence comme l'une des meilleures expériences gastronomiques de Montréal, justifiant le coût et donnant envie d'un retour; certains regrettent toutefois le passage à un format fixe plutôt qu'à la carte et l'absence souhaitée de certains plats d'abats, tandis que la politique sans pourboire est bien vue et que le lieu est reconnu comme incontournable.
I went to Lawrence last evening with high expectation since a friend recommended it as one of montreal's best restaurant. Every one of the nine meals I was served confirmed my friend was right! The chef is a real artist, each dish had so much work & passion in them & the wine selection was a perfect match. Anybody who's passionate about food need try this hidden gem!!!
Our dinner at Lawrence was outstanding. The restaurant is perfectly sized to feel special & intimate without being cramped. All the staff we interacted with were so kind & knowledgeable. Our primary server recommended an excellent alcohol-free sparkling wine that suited the meal perfectly. We were blown away by every single dish. We have had tasting menus all over the world & it's very rare to come across one where every single course is a hit. One of the guests in our party had some dietary restrictions that the chef & team accommodated very well. We will absolutely be back & would recommend to everyone. Thank you for being the highlight of our stay in Montreal
15 févr. 2026
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Admittedly a long time favourite of mine since their Sparrow beginnings. Their wine list spectacular & full of surprises & will not disappoint regardless of the price point. I don't understand how they didn't get a star or a bib gourmand & I've been to a fair few around the world whose cuisine I consider less impressive in comparison.
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!
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.
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. ?
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.
11 juil. 2025
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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.
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.
24 nov. 2024
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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.
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!
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!
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.
Been wanting to try this place for awhile, & went with a friend visiting from out of town. We had the small tasting menu because we knew we would enjoy anything on the menu. We appreciated the really vibrant & unique flavour combinations, & beautifully presented dishes. The portions were a bit small, & although everything was excellent, no one dish really blew us away. Excellent wine suggestions from the servers, & impeccable service means that I would be happy to come back here & see what else the chef comes up with. I LOVE that gratuity is included in the pricing.
