Le Pois Penché
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Le Pois Penché
Located in Hotel Chez Swann
Opens Today at 11 am
| Monday | 11 am - 10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am - 11 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am - 11 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am - 11 pm |
| Friday | 11 am - 11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am - 11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am - 10:30 pm |
Brunch:
Sat & Sun: 10am-3:30pm.
Info & Location
About us
Paris may be an ocean away, but the art of casual French bistro dining is not lost at Le Pois Penché in the heart of downtown Montréal.
The menu reads like a who’s-who of Parisian comfort food favourites, with beloved classics the likes of steak tartare and duck confit in mustard sauce alongside an array of spectacular seafood platters. Boasting one of the most interesting wine collections in the city, Le Pois Penché offers an impressive selection of imported bottles and wines by the glass.
This authentic French brasserie delivers fine cuisine in simple opulence: plush red velvet, checkerboard floor tile, crystal chandeliers, large paintings and a blackboard listing the daily specials on the wall. In the middle, a large bar; around it, busy waiters flitting to and from, outfitted in the traditional white shirt, black vest and apron. French bistro, through and through.
Le Pois Penché’s terrasse buzzes with animated conversation while its private banquet rooms reserve their splendour for group functions. Le Cellier, in particular, offers a sumptuous venue for events up to 70 guests, with vibrant Parisian settings by artist Pierre Pivet, a vaulted brick ceiling, and the restaurant’s prized wine cellars displayed behind sleek glass panels. Connected to the brasserie, Salon Chez Swann, in the boutique hotel of the same name, is ideal for groups of 24 guests or less.
Our Specialties
Oyster bar, Tartares (salmon, tuna, beef) & shellfish platters.
Amenities, services & more
Capacity: 150 We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, InteracBrunchCateringDeliveryFamily / Kid-friendlyGood For GroupsGreat selection of winesHappy HourHotel RestaurantOnline OrderingOyster Bar / Raw BarPrepared MealsPrivate RoomResto-Bar
More details
Sat & Sun: 10am-3:30pm.
For groups of 50 people or more.
We have a large selection of private imports, and we specialize in organic and natural wines.
Located in Hotel Chez Swann
Our private dining room can seat up to 80 people, perfect for business meetings as well (equipped with screen, projector, sound and microphone).
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oyster(55) french(46) steak(40) recommend(37) duck(31) wine(31) attentive(24) confit(24) fresh(20)Page 16 of 16 - 317 Reviews
S
It was busy, so we sat on the bar (Friday dinner) - definitely recommend you to make a reservation! Duck confitt was amazing! Skin was crispy even when it was soaked with the sauce. Onion soup was great too! I've had some super salty onion soups before, but this one was more like sweeter side. So far the most satisfying restaunrant in Montreal!View more
Ameer
My Wife & I Had a good experience, we came in for a brunch tasting courtesy of a Friend.
Food was good, everything came out quick, no complaints.
The Owner & Servers kept hovering around us to make sure everything was ok, while the people around us weren't getting the same treatment.
Overall, it was good.View more
Brian
Outstanding service & fresh seafood. Shrimp cocktail & crab cakes plus salmon for main course. Perfectly cooked & served.View more
Christina
The Food Ambiance service is beyond 5 stars, starting from Manager Omer & Rachelle are so friendly they keep an eye on you ?View more
S
We had a wonderful experience at Le Poi Penche. We started with a plate of oysters that were perfect! I had the Bouillabaisse & my wife had the Salmon both were excellent!! The wait staff was friendly & helpful in their recommendations! The Grand Marnier Creme Brûlée Flambé was perfectly executed & was a great way to end an exceptional meal!! Well done!!View more
Aurore
Tout bon pour ce restaurant français ! Nourriture excellente (les moules frites & la crème brûlée sont top !), pain frais avec beurre, chanteur & pianiste les jeudis...
Service impeccable & ambiance classy & relaxante.
Je reviendrai c'est certain !View more
Ayser
Amazing atmosphere, specially when there is a Singer, he is great, very good service, but the food needs a
Improvement, we ordered sea food platter, it was only boiled, not impressed with the food, everything else is great.
Street parking, it's not easy to find downtown Montreal.
Wheelchair accessible,
It's recommended to go when the singer Mad is thereView more
Lillyne
57 Reviews
Dans le cadre de "Montréal à table" nous voulions découvrir ce restaurant qui nous intrigué.
Les plats étaient bons, la soirée était plutôt sympathique mais sans gros "wow".
NanouchkaH
2 Reviews
The location is great. Food was good but overpriced considering the quantity, especially for the brunch menu.
I also must say this is the worst client experience I have ever had in a French Restaurant in Montreal & while living in Lyon & Paris.
It was supposed to be a nice business meeting. We had a reservation for 8 people. As soon as we got into the restaurant, we asked the hostess if we can sit on the terrace (which was not full at that time) instead of staying inside, she abruptly replied: ' we already have a table ready for you inside, just follow me', & I asked the same question again, the answer was quite the same with a bit of attitude: ' this table is the one which is ready for you, it is better ... It is supposed to rain today.' Hmm… What?! At that time, the restaurant was not full at all, she could have tried to arrange a new table for us according to our preference. But Anyway…
Our table was located just right before the kitchen. It was noisy. Throughout the lunch, the waitress was very condescending to some of the guests (who were actually our client) & it was very unpleasant.
I would not recommend this restaurant because of the bad service, most of the staff members are arrogant & also have a double standard regarding customer service, clients should be treated equally. Our experience at “Le Pois Penché” was one of the worst. As a French restaurant in Montreal, we have known better. We will not go to that place again.
foodie-6845
1 Review
Troisième visite pour nous au Pois Penché. Nous avons été très déçu... Soupe tiède/froide, viande trop cuite, service froid & détaché.... De plus, mauvais rapport qualité/prix.
TheForbiddenMeal
17 Reviews
Our experience at Le Pois Penché was far from being bad. However, we just didn’t feel the “it” factor. Even if the food was bland & its presentation was a bit off, the staff was nice & the ambience of the restaurant was pleasantly Parisian enough. Will I go back? Probably not for brunch. Montreal is filled with brunch spots in the same price range & the competition is pretty tight. Le Pois Penché has work to do on the mixtures of different flavours & spices & perhaps, a more modern & captivating version of their plate presentations.
Read more about our experience on our blog at http://theforbiddenmeal.com/2015/04/28/le-pois-penche-parisian-style-brunch
ClaudineMa-230
2 Reviews
Bon restaurant
Nourriture bonne
Jolie décor
Personnel très sympathique
Julee118
8 Reviews
Première visite dans ce restaurant avec mon copain & ses parents. Disons que nous ne regardions pas à la dépense, alors je ne peux commenter les prix! J'ai quand même eu le souffle coupé quand j'ai vu la carte des vins. La bouteille la moins chère est 75.00$...
Le décor est chaleureux, mais cool en même temps. Le service est au top. La musique était étrange; trop pop. J'aurais plutôt apprécié du jazz dans ce genre d'ambiance.
Il semble que nous ayons eu de la chance, quand nous y étions, d'avoir le maître en huîtres sur place. Nous avons pris une entrée 8 huîtres, avec 4 espèces différentes, toutes plus délicieuses les unes que les autres.
La présentation des assiettes est très jolie, même la soupe aux fruits de mer, qui était délicieuse. Le dessert est exquis & la portion est quand même généreuse.
Je recommande de l'essayer au moins une fois!
Foodie
2 Reviews
Amazing food. But pricey & waitress with an attitude that killed the vibe.