Le Darling comes across as a bustling, stylish bar and bistro with a distinctive vintage, artsy vibe that makes it feel both cozy and festive. The drinks and cocktails are frequently praised for strength and creativity, with several items like oysters, beef tartare, popcorn chicken, burrata and focaccia highlighted as standouts, though some dishes are noted as hit or miss and portions can feel small for the price. The atmosphere is a major draw, featuring warm, attentive staff at times and occasional slow or uneven service and long waits during peak hours. The venue is described as ideal for gatherings with friends, dates or a lively brunch, and the terrace and interior decor receive frequent compliments, though noise levels and crowding can be high and some tables near doors or windows are less ideal. Overall, Le Darling is seen as a beloved, visually striking spot with a strong bar program and varied menu, offering great value on certain items but with some inconsistencies that depend on the visit and time of day.
Cozy, aesthetic bar which is now decorated for the holidays. We had to wait for about 30 mins outside on a friday night. But once we were, inside our server was quick with our food & drinks.
Dec 22, 2025
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Longue attente comme toujours pour les walk in mais incroyable design & bons choix de nourriture pour un petit chilling familial ou amical & meme amoureux.
Endroit magnifique! L'ambiance des fêtes y était! J'ai pris des frites & la focaccia! La focaccia était généreuse & délicieuse! Le cidre était aussi très bon!
So I go here to celebrate my friends birthday. There is about 8 of us. We started off the night with our waitress getting upset about what table we were sitting at. Then my friend asked politely asked'is the kitchen closed'? The waitress then replied with'yes, the kitchen is as closed as can be', not only did she raise her voice but she also said it in a very judging tone. She said'the kitchen is very very closed there is no chance'. While saying this she was giving us attitude the whole time. The food & drinks were great, the service was sassy & rude.
Great spot in Montreal for coffee, brunch during the day, & drinks dinner in the evening. Very vibey, great for all occasions, dates, solo drinks & bites at the bar…
The server literary adked for more tips which we alreadyput 14$ on 84$ bill , she just said that's it I hate this service I am sorry but I was looking forward to come to this bar from toronto I am so disappointed & will never come here again
Dec 5, 2025
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My daughter & I hit up Bar Darling after reading reviews & we loved it! Such a cool vibe & the food we had was delicious. The menu is not very big but there is definitely enough to choose from if you are not picky. I loved it & would definitely go back at different times of the day to try it out!
La nourriture & les drinks étaient bons, mais le service laissait à désirer & les prix me semblaient assez élevés pour ce que nous avons reçu. C'est dommage, car le cadre est très joli!
À la vue des prix, je m'attendais quand même à un minimum de service. Je n'ai meme pas pu commander tout ce que je voulais, car la serveuse est repartie avant même que je finisse de dire ma commande. Ça ne donne pas envie de commander autre chose quand on sent qu'on dérange. On n'aurait peut-être pas attendu 40 minutes en file sachant qu'on recevrait un tel service qui nous a franchement rendu mal à l'aise.
On est peut être mal tombé, car l'hôtesse qui nous a reçu était bien plus serviable & accueillante!
This bar is on my top list of recommendations for anyone visiting the city. Everything about this place is unique & I haven't find another place that quite compares! Staff is attentive but don't bother you to keep ordering if you just want to have one drink & spend time there, which was much appreciated.
