Reviews describe Le Darling as a stylish, eclectic bar and restaurant with a lively atmosphere, strong cocktails, and a diverse menu that includes oysters, tartare, burgers, and shareable plates, complemented by generally friendly and attentive service, though some visits note long waits and a loud environment, and prices that feel steep for the portions; the brunch and terrace are highlighted by many, along with a vibrant Montreal vibe and a charming, photogenic decor.
Darling is a nice place to bring friends together. Service was good, water was always filled & icy cold. The food was okay. I wouldn't recommend the pasta it was cold & not much flavour. The burger & tartare were tasty, as were the brussel sprouts & focaccia. Drinks were okay too. The best part of our night was our waitress, MZ, she was a blast & very professional.
I went there on Saturday for its burgers but then realized they only serve burger weekdays. I had brunch & it was decent. I would rate service & atmosphere better than the food.
The eclectic interior makes it one of the coolest bars in the area. On top of that the cocktails & food are also on point. Popcorn chicken is amazing. So was the smash burger, focaccia, & steak frites.
Belle terrasse à l'extérieur, la bouffe est bonne mais ça s'arrête là. Les portions sont vraiment petites, & pour un prix vraiment pas raisonnable. Aucun accompagnement pour tous les plats principaux. Tu dois t'acheter séparément une frite à 7$ pour accompagner ton burger. Les cocktails sont vraiment petits pour 15$ (celui à gauche sur ma photo). Pas de glace dans les verres d'eau.
Aug 10, 2025
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Great atmosphere & well decorated place. Menu was promising but smash burger had processed cheese & didn't come with any sides. For the price, it should have at least come with a bit of fries
My husband ordered the steak & got a few pieces of meat cut up on his plate. For thirty four dollars, we expected a bit more.
I visited this bar today & had a mixed experience. On the positive side, the service was absolutely outstanding staff were incredibly welcoming, always smiling, & attentive with water refills right on time. The ambiance is fabulous, & the interior is beautifully designed, creating a really enjoyable atmosphere to hang out in.
However, the drinks & food were a bit disappointing. I tried Le Jardinier & Melon Electric, & both were far too sweet & lacked the strength you'd expect from a proper cocktail. As for the food, the smash burger & chicken wings were just mediocre not much flavor or anything memorable.
That place is super loud, the chairs move around a lot. Our server was pretty nice but didn't seem very welcoming (probably tired). I ordered the smash burger: it was good but the middle of the patties felt like i was eating a spoon of salt… Also, when the server asked if we wanted some fries, we assumed it would be an extra 3$ but no, It was the price of the entree (7.50$), it is so expensive & had little taste to it. It's definitely our fault for not double checking the price, but I feel like the server should've mentioned it too. Overall, i'm glad i tried it but i will not be going back.
Our order: Chicken wings, fries, smash burger, popcorn chicken & burratina
Apr 24, 2025
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Ce restaurant est magnifiquement décoré, l'ambiance y est chaleureuse, mais un peu bruyante… Les cocktails sont délicieux & le menu est plutôt varié. Il manque cependant d'options végétariennes, & le burger végé n'était pas très bon & un peu sec… Les frites maison sont en revanche délicieuses, comme toutes les entrées végétariennes ! Service très correct aussi. On a passé un bon moment.
Service très très trop lent, j'ai l'impression qu'on nous ignorais tellement ça été long avant d'avoir du service, j'ai failli me lever & aller chercher quelqu'un pour demander à être servie. Même si le service à continué à être très trop long, le serveur était très sympathique. Au la moins nourriture était très bonne, mon chum qui est pas végé du tout a bein trippé sur le burger végé, les drinks avaient rien d'extraordinaire surtout pour le prix.
Great spot for drinks & food. Very vibey. Tourists always love it. It feels like a "local find" but is lively. Cool decor. The veggie burger was really very good. It doesn't come with fries or a side, but at $14, still a decent-ish price.
