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Le Passé Composé

Gourmet French brunch restaurant located in the Old Port of Montreal

Old Montreal
4.3$$ & $$$
OPEN9 am - 3 pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Brunch: Available 7 days out of 7
BreakfastFrenchBistroGrilled CheeseSandwichesCaféBrunchGreat selection of cocktailsNon-alcoholic Drink OptionsResto-Bar

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About us

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!

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment
Available 7 days out of 7
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Le Passé Composé located?

Le Passé Composé is located at 701 Rue William, Montreal, H3C 0T9. in the neighborhood of Old Montreal.

When is Le Passé Composé open?

OPEN NOW Today's hours: 9 am - 3 pm

Monday9 am - 3 pm
Tuesday9 am - 3 pm
Wednesday9 am - 3 pm
Thursday9 am - 3 pm
Friday9 am - 3 pm
Saturday9 am - 3 pm
Sunday9 am - 3 pm
Does Le Passé Composé accept reservations?

Yes, Le Passé Composé accepts table reservations online.

Does Le Passé Composé offer online ordering?

Online ordering is not directly available on this page for Le Passé Composé. You can call (514) 360-8657 and see if the restaurant takes orders by phone.

Does Le Passé Composé have a menu available?

Yes, Le Passé Composé has 1 menu available to view.

What are the main cuisines at Le Passé Composé?

Le Passé Composé specializes in:

What are the main features and amenities at Le Passé Composé?
Does Le Passé Composé have outdoor terrace or patio seating?

Yes, Le Passé Composé features an outdoor terrace / patio, perfect for open-air dining in season.

Is Le Passé Composé family and kid-friendly?

Yes, Le Passé Composé welcomes families and children, offering a dining environment suitable for families.

Does Le Passé Composé offer non-alcoholic drink options or mocktails?

Yes, Le Passé Composé offers a selection of non-alcoholic drink options, including mocktails and specialty alcohol-free beverages.

What payment methods are accepted at Le Passé Composé?

Le Passé Composé accepts the following payment methods: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment.

Does Le Passé Composé have a website?

Yes, Le Passé Composé has an official website. You can visit it here:

Does Le Passé Composé have social media links?

Yes, Le Passé Composé can be found on the following platforms:

How can I contact Le Passé Composé?

You can reach Le Passé Composé through the following channels:

Reviews for Le Passé Composé

Food
Service
on Google4.2 (3300+)
*as of 2026-09-09
5★
56%
4★
20%
3★
12%
2★
11%
1★
0%

Review Summary

Le Passé Composé is widely celebrated as an exceptional brunch destination in Montreal, offering a sophisticated and creative menu that frequently highlights high-quality ingredients like duck, foie gras, and bone marrow. Guests often describe the dishes as visually stunning, flavourful, and generously portioned, making for a memorable dining experience. The restaurant is consistently praised for its elegant, rustic-modern decor and its charming atmosphere, particularly on the outdoor terrace. While many patrons enjoy attentive and friendly service, some visitors have noted inconsistencies in staff pacing or communication during busier periods. Despite varying opinions on pricing and table spacing, many diners consider it a must-visit spot and express a strong desire to return for future meals.
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Nice place. Decent food options. Had the French toast. It was a little different than i expected but it was good. Wait staff were friendly & the atmosphere was nice.

Sep 6, 2026
on Google

I ordered the French toast & it was very dry & overcooked & chewy!!! very very disappointing! Would not recommend this place 👎🏼

Aug 21, 2026
on Google

Revisits in 2026:
I don't know what happens exactly, but this is not the same Passé compose as it used to be years ago. Foods are different; location is different; not the same vibe as all.

Original review year back:

Great experience! Creative presentation of food. Good quality food & very nice service. The smoothie is on another level. Ramen is also amazingly good (using pasta noodle instead of regular ramen noodle.)
The French toast is more like a deep fried bun in Chinese hotpot restaurants. Not recommended for Chinese like me.

Jul 7, 2026
on Google

Had high expectations but were sadly let down. While the service was great the food was not. There was a general lack of flavour across all our dishes. French toast was especially poor.

Jun 28, 2026
on Google

Been here twice & it's been a solid 10/10 both times. The presentation, food, & service are all immaculate. Every dish offers a new taste to explore. We tried the Foie Gras, Rustic & the French Toast & I'll definitely be back to try more!

Jun 1, 2026
on Google
2.0

Bad & slow service, & incredibly pricey in a way that isn't represented in the dishes or experience. Not sure they had enough servers working. Didn't get menus for 15 mins after being sat for a reservation, didn't get drinks until after food was brought out. Food came out & sat for 10 mins while we waited for cutlery & napkins to eat with. We watched a dog get sat outside & given a bowl of water before we got our drinks. Two stars for the French toast & sides, the duck confit with marrow was way too rich & imbalanced. French toast was heavy & greasy but tasted good, with fruit to balance heaviness, nothing special. Wouldn't go back, wouldn't recommend. Best part of our visit was the playlist. A note for tea drinkers - they don't have a way for you to pour all your tea at once when steeped. so any cup beyond your first will be bitter as there's no way to remove the loose leaves they give for the tea. The leaves arent also fully filtered so you will get leaves in your cup.

May 17, 2026
on Google

I went for Mother's Day & the service was so bad I certainly won't go back. The space itself is nice but some of the seating is really inconvenient (they seat people without any consideration if they are elderly or children who need more space). I had made a reservation ahead. The food took a long time to come despite it not being that busy. The coffee (a cappuccino) was -not- drinkable but I didn't complain about it. They then brought in old fries that were cold without our mains. Again I didn't complain & just put them aside as it wasn't eatable. They then brought the mains a while later which were good (cod burger & bagel) . They sent an additional fry which wasn't old'from the chef' who I guess realized he sent us old cold food but didn't replace the two orders until I asked but of course, the fries never came despite being part of what we paid for. I had asked for a side of avocado, just avocado for my baby to have (shocking request for a brunch…) that caused quite an issue. The manager came with some fried foods & was very rude & abrasive as if I had done something wrong for asking for avocado & I explained I had specifically just asked for a side for my baby to have. Allegedly there was no avocado or fresh fruit without seasoning for my baby. A bit concerning if you make fresh food but can't accommodate a slice of avocado for a baby. I asked for the Check so i could leave. I had also asked for a piece of toast a long time prior to asking for the check which was brought only once every dish was finished & we were waiting to leave. The service was dreadful & the manager in front of us was saying she would speak to the waiter privately afterwords, not to remedy the situation or offer a better service… but because the waiter dared say they had avocado in the kitchen. Whole thing was very weird. I think it's a decent Space if you are 20 yo woman who want to brunch with a girlfriend but if you need or expect any quality service or help picking a dish… skip it. & make sure you don't ask for a side of avocado! & skip the coffee.

I also am noticing they seem to only respond to positive google reviews… which I think tells you all you need to know about their service.

May 10, 2026
on Google

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.

Apr 12, 2026
on Google

One of the best French toast I've ever had in my life

Mar 30, 2026
on Google
1.5

I saw so many recommendations on social media to come to Le Passé Composé for brunch but I was left incredibly disappointed. Right off the bat, upon making reservations, we had to wait over 15 minutes to be seated when the restaurant was not even full. Once seated, our waiter was very passive aggressive & unaccommodating. Many of the dishes were unavailable to eat. I wanted to order the gaspor grilled cheese without the bacon because the other grilled cheese had brussels sprouts which I explicitly told the waiter I really did not like. The waiter very defensively told me'the chef doesn't want to make you a grilled cheese without the bacon. just order the mushroom grilled cheese-you won't taste the brussels sprouts.' Needless to say, I got burnt toast with brussels sprouts & a drizzle of cheese-a flavourless joke of a grilled cheese. Not to mention it took over 40 MINUTES to be served the food & all of it came cold!! My boyfriend asked if his meat dish could be made without dairy products & the waiter rudely replied that'he can't just change the chef's dishes how he pleases.' Super pretentious service for mediocre food & preposterous prices. Would not suggest this place unless you feel like being talked down to & waste your month's rent on dishes that a toddler can make.

Feb 15, 2026