Discover Le Passé Composé, a gourmet French brunch restaurant located in the heart of Old Montreal. A must-visit for brunch enthusiasts, this spot reinvents the classics with a bold and creative menu.
Led by Chef Arnaud Glay, renowned for his signature poached eggs, Le Passé Composé unveils an all-new concept that is sure to delight your taste buds. An unforgettable brunch destination not to be missed!
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Le Passé Composé shows up as a standout brunch and breakfast spot with generous portions, inventive twists on classics, and a stylish, welcoming vibe. The menu features rich, flavorful dishes from duck egg Benedict and bone marrow to velvety French toast, all presented with attentive service. The space and decor receive praise and the new location adds a bright, upscale feel while keeping the charm that makes Montreal brunch special. While prices are on the higher side and wait times can vary, the consistent quality, memorable offerings, and inviting atmosphere invite many to return.
I tried two items out of their brunch menu + two smoothies, the Rustic & the French Toast + Strawberry & Dubia Royal smoothies.
If you like mushrooms, you would absolutely love the Rustic, it was very delicious & well-made dish, I enjoyed it a lot! On the other hand, however, the French Toast was the worst I've ever had in my entire life, & I'm a person who loves French Toast! Nevertheless, this was so poorly done that I couldn't even finish one of the breads out of the two, it was fried with something like bread crumbs on top, it was too greasy, & had an awful texture.
Regarding the smoothies, the Strawberry one was very delicious, but I wasn't a big fan of their Dubai Royal.
As for their service, both times they brought my smoothie almost at the end of my meal. When I requested to take the rest with me, they brought me the to-go glass on the table to do it myself!! This is not a service one would expect to receive in a restaurant on this level & with this vibe.
We experienced a long wait time of over 30 minutes for our food, which impacted the overall experience. Although the portions are generous, they come at a high price point. Offering smaller portion sizes could be a great way to reduce both costs & food waste.
Apr 11, 2026
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The men is well thought off & different. The presentation was gorgeous but one porched egg Benedict (even if duck) & other options (smoked salmon, roast beef…) at $34 is a little steep in my opinion. Our serveur was very nice & answered all my questions. The food was ok & this review is based on price point especially for the savoury part of the menu are questionable. The waffles were good & the presentation was pretty. The decor is gorgeous & modern. Great spot in the old port.
I went to the new Mont-Royal location; had never been to the original one. I ordered the Moelle & canard an it was ok to me, even slightly underwhelming for the price. My food arrived cold & one of my friend's too. The smoothie shot I had was the litchi one & I liked it.
My friend who has been to the original location was also disappointed about her matcha martini, which was not the same as the other location.
I loved the atmosphere, it's very beautiful inside & the staff is nice. I will try the original location next.
Very beautiful location with really nice service. However, the last two times I have been, I was disappointed in the food. Both times I ordered something different, but I find that the food is quite greasy & heavy & difficult to enjoy after more than few bites. My friends & I also had difficulty finishing our food without feeling way too full.
Apr 3, 2026
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Nous sommes venus pour le brunch. Le resto est superbe. Le service très bien ! Tout sur la carte donne envie & c'est aussi beau qu bon. On s'est régalés ! J'ai déjà hâte de revenir pour tester le reste du menu. 😊
Chic & busy restaurant. Tight seatings, which is typical of most restaurants in Old Montreal. Our server speaks little English so when we asked for recommendations, we were steered towards the most expensive items on the menu. Food was okay; portions weren't big, but we couldn't finish the heavy, greasy & overly rich foods on our plates.
Excellent sur toute la ligne. Beau resto, belle ambiance, nourriture incroyable, fraîche & goûteuse. Mention spéciale à l'accueil du proprio fort sympathique & accueillant. On a hâte d'y retourner. Bravo.
Habitué des lieux depuis leur installation dans le Village, j'ai été profondément déçu lors de ma dernière visite dans ce restaurant que je considérais autrefois comme l'une de mes adresses favorites à Montréal.
Dès la première bouchée de mon bagel au saumon, j'ai perçu un changement. Ce plat, que je prenais systématiquement à chacune de mes visites depuis des années & que j'appréciais tant, m'est apparu cette fois étonnamment fade & sans relief. Intrigué, j'ai demandé des explications au serveur, qui m'a confirmé ce que je redoutais : le chef a changé, & avec lui l'âme de la cuisine.
Il est toujours regrettable de voir une institution, autrefois si appréciée, perdre peu à peu ce qui faisait sa signature & sa réputation
