Le Darling ressort comme une adresse conviviale et vibrante, avec une décoration vintage et éclectique qui crée une ambiance unique et chaleureuse propice aux sorties entre amis ou en couple. L'ambiance est décrite comme cosy et dynamique, le cadre et la musique soutiennent une expérience mémorable même en période d'affluence, et le service est en général apprécié pour son efficacité et son attention. Les cocktails et les boissons sont régulièrement salués, tout comme des plats tels que les huîtres, le tartare de boeuf, la burrata, la focaccia et le popcorn chicken, avec des mentions particulières pour le burger et les plats de brasserie; mais certaines critiques signalent des portions modestes ou des prix élevés et des temps d'attente plus longs au brunch ou en soirée. D'autres retours évoquent une terrasse agréable, un brunch généreux et une ambiance de bar-salle de speakeasy, parfois bruyante lorsque le lieu est bondé. Le conseil général est de réserver et d'arriver tôt lors des soirées, et même si quelques expériences déplorent un service lent ou un manque d'options végétariennes, l'ensemble reste largement positif, donnant à Le Darling l'étiquette d'une halte prisée pour le cadre, les cocktails et l'ambiance pour des sorties entre amis, des rendez-vous ou des soirées décontractées.
I loved the place, the atmosphere & the design is so fun for a group gathering. Drinks are great, but the quality of the food is a bit low. We ordered ribs & it was salty with very little meat!
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.
We got off to a very slow start as they forgot our orders (set of drinks & set of shots for the whole table). But Marco was excellent at managing the situation & he was the best. He was super apologetic & managed to shift things around for us. Would go back if he's around!
There's something about this place that keeps me going back! Their drinks are amazing-I've tried almost all of them. The oysters are cheap yet fresh & tasty. Loved the chicken dish too. Great with colleagues!
Outstanding service. The whole place is very well-run so even when it's busy they get you served quickly & correctly. An impressive operation. Hipster vibe but with five-star hospitality. Our best food & drink experience in Montreal.
28 avr. 2025
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Visited on September 19, 2021, in late afternoon. This place, located on Saint-Laurent & Marie-Anne, in front of Parc des Portugais, has been opened since 2017 & I'm the first Ratebeerien to rate this place (& to add stuff), so what is so special about Darling, cider! A friend of former Ratebeerien TaktikMtl told him about this place, we meet (for the first time since de pandemic) & when we saw the menu, wow! Eleven ciders on tap, the most I've see was four, plus a good bottle selection. A pretty good beer selection on tap & bottles & cans, some are imported. There other speciality is oysters, in fact it the first thing you see on their menu before the ciders. They also have cocktails, a barista & a small food menu. The inside is very eclectic, seating for just drinking or having a meal, there is a round bar, mismatch decor. The place is just cool.
Superb spot on all counts! Food was excellent, service was excellent, drinks were excellent, the atmosphere & ambience is unlike any other place I've been to. Even the music was perfect!
24 déc. 2024
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Great place to go & work, & go from coffee to drinks. The place goes from a cozy & big cafe to this super social space as the sun goes down. Food is a wee bit expensive for my budget. Still, always visiting when I'm on Montreal 🙏
One of the coziest bars in Montreal with a super unique atmosphere. Definitely the go-to spot for a chill evening drink, some appies, or even some not chocolate in the winter. Menu pricing is really good for Montreal. Busier on the weekend nights, would suggest on a weekday evening for a bit more calmness. Order the cheesecake if you're a cheesecake lover.
Lovely bar to drop in during a warm & sunny afternoon to have a drink. We only had a light snack - our main focus was on Quebec ciders & they had 5-6 on tap. The server was originally from Steveston BC (I/we're from Vancouver) & he was quite knowledgeable & helpful - walking us through the various selections. We especially liked the blush (apple skins were left in during fermentation) & another mainly based on Honeycrisp & a crabapple (Dolgo). Will go back on our next trip to Montreal.
