Set in beautiful location on Montreal's West Island in the heart of Pointe Claire-Village, this Cajun-flavoured French restaurant attracts clientele from both the nearby suburbs and the hard-to-please downtown crowd. Le Gourmand boasts a casual atmosphere combined with sophisticated cuisine, in a stone house with flower-covered terrace.
The recent addition of a wine bar has blended the historic past with an exciting future! Enjoy a relaxing cocktail at the bar before diner.
Le Gourmand is described as a warm, intimate old world spot with a refined menu and consistently strong cooking, where diners praise standout dishes such as duck breast, veal scallopini, seafood like cod in saffron and shrimp, and desserts like profiteroles and creme brulee; oysters and venison receive frequent praise, while a few items such as crab cakes divide opinions. Service is repeatedly called impeccable and attentive, with a welcoming atmosphere, though a handful of visits mention slower service, a lack of greeting at the door, and on the terrace the noise from planes can be a drawback. The space and terrace add charm, but value is debated, with some calling the price point high for the quality and others calling it worth the splurge for a memorable gourmet experience. Reservations are advised as it can be busy, especially on weekends, and overall the reviews suggest a memorable, occasionally flawless evening that may vary by visit but remains a reliable gourmet stop.
The food arrived cold & looked like it had been sitting for a while. The pasta was dry, the sauce lacked flavor, & the chicken was overcooked. For the prices charged, I expected much better quality. Presentation was sloppy, & the portion sizes were small. Extremely disappointing.
Though not my first time here, I celebrated a milestone birthday this February. My friend & I were not disappointed. The staff, the service, the food...💯%.
Started off with a nice bottle of wine. The terrine & the mushroom entrée were outstanding. My friend & I both had the shrimp & scallops. The sprouts could have been a little crunchier for our taste, but overall, delicious. To finish off, our crème brûlée topped off a fantastic meal.
I will definitely come back for my next big 0
Mar 1, 2026
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We flew in from San Diego, California for business & a mini vacation. We came to this spot for a business dinner but wound up having so much fun. The food is absolutely delicious, the atmosphere is lovely & cozy, & the staff are knowledgeable & helpful. We highly recommend this place & can't wait to come back!!
Gotta say I've always heard of this place but never went. Now I'm kicking myself I haven't. Food was amazing, they had some of the best oysters I've ever had & the portion size on the braised meat is massive enough for 2 people! I'll be coming back asap!
I haven't been here in 30 years & it was as good as the last time. It's a cozy small stone house with a fireplace & some bright coloured paintings. We had veal scallopini with mushrooms that came with cheesy potatoes & the cod in a saffron sauce. Both were delicious. We had a wonderful profiterol for dessert. Even the coffee was super. I had a really good decaf cappuccino! So we'll be back for sure.
Ordered the duck breast & confit duck leg-both were perfectly cooked & delicious. The seafood gratin was comforting & flavorful, with fresh shrimp & scallops. Finished off with the classic crème brûlée-cracking through the caramelized top & tasting that creamy custard was pure bliss. Highly recommend!
Dec 30, 2025
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Do yourself a favour & go to Lou's
If anyone from the restaurant is reading this. Your'crab cakes' were the worst thing I ate in 2025. I've had better frozen fish sticks. Your filet mignon wasn't far behind. Truly pathetic
It as cosy as it gets!!!
Service & staff was excellent!
Had the contre-filet with blue cheese herbs 🤤
Espresso martini 😋 could be served in mug 😉
Would recommend this restaurant
Jet planes landing on top of tiny rooms where noise is unbearable, food portions ridiculous, servers not very friendly, excessively expensive for nothing really that special. Not a place for romantic dinner for sure!
Sep 22, 2025
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All around very nice place & fine tasting food. The steak filet was very good, with good sides of mashed potato with veggies. Duck was fantastic & the cod fish was nice. Cheesecake was very simple.
