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.
J'y suis allé pour un verre. Le serveur a été super sympathique. Première terrasse du printemps pour moi. Ça reste un peu frisquet. Encore quelques degrés pour sentir tous les plaisirs d'une belle grande terrasse.
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
Je suis allée bruncher au darling un dimanche. En arrivant à l'ouverture (10h) on nous annonce qu'ils ne commencent qu'à prendre les commandes à 10h30, ce qui n'est pas grave mais nous a surpris. Le service était okay & les oeufs bénédictine aussi, pas incroyable. Aussi certains items sur le menu n'étaient pas disponibles:( Mais je reviendrais probablement essayer le soir!
Experience is great, the place is very nice & well frequented. The atmosphere is cozy without being snobby. Food is not that good specifically for sharing
Bien que les plats en général soient bons, l'attente interminable au brunch (2 heures avant d'avoir les assiettes) & la non prise en charge de la situation a rendu l'expérience plutôt pénible .
Apr 8, 2025
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Steampunk decor, scallop ceviche & oysters… excellent aperol spritz & mango margaritas. & perfectly acceptable to work on your laptop while you dine. What's not to love!
The food was great but my complaint is about not having a physical menu, I hate having to scan a QR code & stare at my phone screen. It's a minor issue but worth brining attention to.
Nothing was what I expected! Because everything was amazing. When does that happen ? never. The terrine de porc was the best meal i've ever had. The ambience is perfect , everyone is super friendly , staff & customers. I am still dreaming about the food. If you are a 60 year old carnivore from Quebec, I promise you will love this. I don't want to mention pricing because (shhhhh very reasonable!!!) Can't wait to bring my friends back. YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY
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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.
