Overall, reviews describe Le Piment Rouge as a stylish, high-end Chinese restaurant with generally strong flavors and attentive service, though experiences vary by dish and some criticisms surface about temperature, portion size, and value for money. Several dishes are singled out as excellent, especially wok and Sichuan specialties, while some meals arrive tepid, portions feel small, or sauces seem heavy or overly priced. The service is often described as professional and friendly, with staff praised for attentiveness, though language barriers or uneven communication can slow visits. Many readers say they would return to explore more of the menu, while others decide not to revisit due to inconsistency or cost.
Amazing food, one of the best Chinese restaurants in Montreal.
The green chili chicken, & chili beef are absolutely amazing.
Both on the spicy side & full of flavour. The portions are generous.
The service is very friendly & attentive.
Can't wait to go again & try new things on the menu.
I came here with my friends, expecting it might be a bit of a gamble, but it turned out to be surprisingly good. The Mao Xue Wang & Kung Pao Chicken really showcase the skill of Sichuan cooking - the chicken was tender & juicy, & the shrimp chips, shrimp, & squid in the Mao Xue Wang were all fresh & flavorful.
To be honest, the eggplant with green beans was just average, but the big-eyed staff member was very attentive. Although his Chinese wasn't very fluent, he kept trying to communicate with us & patiently suggested that since we were only two ladies, we didn't need to order too many dishes & could go for smaller portions to avoid wasting food. You can tell the owner runs the place with honesty. Highly recommended - definitely worth a try!
Best chinese high end restaurant i have been to in awhile. The shrimp ball appetizers were amazing. An explosion of texture & flavor that was unmatched. We enjoyed everything we ate from the general tao chicken to the ginger noodles to the five spice fried calamari. Price wise it is on the higher end of most Chinese restaurants however in my opinion it reflects the quality of what was served as well as the portions offered. The waiter was helpful attentive & truly professional. We will definitely come back.
This restaurant is a nice twist of Chinese cuisine with innovative creation, where new ideas are unleashed to blend in harmony with typical menu.
Even the atmosphere feels different, with a warm welcome so noticeable that makes you really feel at home. Staff are very attentive without being overly intrusive. There is a high presence of hospitality where you never feel watched, only looked after. They rely on visuals & a quiet presence to ensure everything is progressing perfectly. Tea pots are swiftly being refilled. A variety of different size rectangular tables, as opposed to the typical round tables, to accommodate large groups.
Getting back to the dishes:
- We started with crispy shrimp balls with the filling being bouncy with a savoury paste made from minced shrimp. The outside is deep-fried rice sticks (?) puffed up to become incredibly airy & shatteringly crisp, creating that'nest' look.
- Meat balls enrobed with white rice, where the meat is so deliciously seasoned.
- The next dish is a Szechuan style fish soup with pickled cabbage buried at the bottom. This is a relatively thick broth with a luxurious mouthfeel & I can tell that fish head & bones were fried & simmered intensely to create this creamy white base. The soup is finished by pouring smoking hot oil over the dried chilies. So delicious, but if I had to re-order it, I would ask the chef to go easy on the salt.
- Beijing roast duck. This is quite a large plate as it looks like the entire duck was carved. This is served with pancakes, cucumber sticks & the sweet salty sauce. If you are looking for the imperial taste of B?ij?ng k?oy?, then this is not the place, but nevertheless very acceptable.
- Mince pork & beans. I occasionally cook with these ingredients, but the taste is truly unique & well worth a try.
- Sweet & sour chicken. This is the typical dish in balancing sweet & sour flavours, accompanied by large chunks of green onions & red bell peppers. The glistening, reddish-brown glaze is probably made with sweet bean sauce.
- Fried rice. Not the typical Cantonese fried rice I am used to, as the taste & even the rice is different. It is well seasoned, savoury & aromatic. But so different.
Thanks to the host family who invited us to this truly unique restaurant which is a place I would greatly recommend.
Just had one of my best experiences in a Chinese restaurant. Highly recommend the squirrel fish dish, it's very authentic & crispy. The service is excellent, they even proposed setting up a background birthday song as we had the birthday cake. Will be recommending this place to friends & family.
Sep 21, 2025
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One of the few high-end Chinese restaurants in Montreal! The food is authentic Szechuan, so be prepared for spicy food if you order from the special menu (it's worth it). I highly suggest reserving & pre-ordering the Peking duck, lobster, or Vancouver crab. Unlike many Chinese restaurants, service is excellent here. The free parking after 5 is also appreciated. Decor is casual-chic. & also unlike other Chinese restaurants, the place is spotlessly clean. I'm so glad Piment Rouge is back. It's a great place for a casual meal or a big celebration. Cheers to the Ma family!
First time there. Suggested by a friend. Excellent choice & quality. Every bite was delicious. Staff was receptive & helpful. Will go again. Is now one of my top Chinese restaurants to eat at.
As someone who's lived in Montreal for nearly 20 years, I have to say-this is one of the best high-end Chinese restaurants in the city. We ordered several authentic dishes from the special menu, & every single one impressed. It's definitely on the pricier side, but the quality, presentation, & flavors make it well worth it.
What a great surprise! The quality of the food is excellent... & the service is outstanding. We were genuinely surprised at how good it all was with each plate that came out. The general tao is the best I've ever had... the shrimp is amazing & the dessert is beautiful.. everything was delicious. A must try spot for anyone looking for quality Chinese food.
Walking into Le Piment Rouge feels like stepping into the warm embrace of a favorite Chinese aunt you didn't know you had. Nestled in the hip Mile-Ex, this gem lets you savor the fire & finesse of authentic Szechuan cuisine without braving the downtown traffic-a win for anyone who values both their taste buds & their sanity. The dynamic duo of Virginia & Howard, treat every guest like an old friend, ensuring you're not just fed, but genuinely cared for. The dishes? Oh, they don't just speak to you, but they sing - like Celine Dion vocals with the beauty of Lucy Liu. Le Piment Rouge is a love letter to Szechuan cuisine, & trust me, it's one worth reading-& eating-again & again.
The original owner of this iconic Montreal restaurant recently reopened the once famous Peel Street restaurant in the suburbs. Mrs Ma was there & is still serving up some of the best Chinese food anywhere.
Oct 26, 2024
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Came here with my friends & at first glance I thought it is another americanized Chinese resto serving G tao, Wonton Soup & Spring rolls... Surprisingly they do have a menu for some real Chinese / Sichuan Cuisine with not so common protein choice like eel & rabbit. Food tasted very authentic & I would say even better than some restaurants I have been back home (AKA Chengdu, Sichuan). Price is on the expensive side & portions are not'typical Chinese restaurant' generous. I will definitely be back but only on some special occasions unfortunately.
