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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Kim
The food was absolutely delicious. We were very impressed. The service was so kind :) we loved it & highly recommend!View more
Cindy
This was an unexpected delight! From the moment we walked in, we were transported back to some other timeline. There was a man standing in the restaurant with the microphone singing old tunes… Think Frank Sinatra, etc.… With a very easy on the ears voice. We could also see a gorgeous oyster bar. The vibe was very happy immediately. The restaurant was full, but not overly loud. The service began the moment we walked in the door. We felt very welcomed. We were seated immediately at a nice round table… There were five of us. The bread & butter served to the table was delicious. I know it's just bread, but it was very very good bread. Some of our appetizers included escargot, fresh oysters (hand chosen by the oyster master... they were served in a specific order.) & were all delicious. Our mains included Steak Frites (except we requested Dauphine potatoes instead of frites) & Moules Frites with some amazing crème brûlée for dessert. Cocktails & wine were delicious. The service & the vibe were splendid. We almost went back the next night, but we decided we should diversify. Highly recommend!View more
Mia
It was our first time at this restaurant -- & it did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm & attentive. The food was flavorful & well-prepared, & the dessert was absolutely delicious. A wonderful highlight of our Montreal trip -- highly recommend!View more
Margaret
Food was excellent. Our server Marla made some amazing recommendations & was very friendly & attentiveView more
Rouhid
Had the pleasure of being served by Guillaume last night 🙏🏾🙏🏾 I highly recommend it . From the food to the atmosphere everything was impeccable . Thank you for the culinary experience.View more
Laurent
Excellent restaurant français du centre-ville de Montréal. Cuisine raffinée, accueil parfait. À recommander malgré des prix relativement élevés.View more
WU
Great restaurant overall, but special thanks to Roohid for his attentive & timely service-he truly made our experience memorable.View more
E
Excellent food, drinks & service. Best oysters of my life (from all around Canada) & our servers were extremely friendly & knowledgeable about the food. So worth it, can't wait to come back!View more
Murshed
Excellent repas!
Un gros merci à Rou d'avoir rendu l'espérience si agréable!View more
Jack
This renowned French restaurant offers a taste of Paris in downtown Montréal. The décor was elegant & the service was exemplary. The long & complete wine list offered excellent choices. The food was delicious, featuring classic French fare with a local twisted. The duck confit boasted crispy skin & tender meat. The bouillabaisse was outstanding, simmered perfectly to extract all the flavor. The Paris-Brest was a must-enjoyed dessert.View more
Diayeh
Out of all the restaurants I've visited over the years in Canada, Le Pois Penche is by far the One to Rule them all in my experience. Situated directly under Hôtel Chez Swan, the clear & soothing music that flows gently through folding glass patio doors that open up to the posh upscale interior of the restaurant. Having made a reservation a few days earlier, we were quickly assisted in Anglais, as conversational french is not a strength I have in my bag of tricks. Once we had chosen our preferred seating, we were quickly greeted by who we believe was the manager of the establishment(he wore a tan suit) who welcome us, chatted with us a small bit, & then took our order when ready. A reisling wine, decently priced, atlantic salmon with butternut squash spaghetti, & a medium rare steak with salad was what we ordered. Within 10 to 15 minutes we were brought the wine & the food immediately. The bustle of the crowds walking past the tables, the kumquat trees lining each patio space, & the wonderful vocalist serenading us with Frank Sinatra as we ate was by far one of the most memorable & enjoyable experiences at a restaurant that I've had. It is well worth the price of the entire meal. The quality of food was very high & there was nothing on either plate left untouched. Even the remaining sauce was mopped up by the delicious basket of bread placed on our table. I would recommend that if you are coming to Montreal, make absolutely sure you reserve time to eat & enjoy at Le Pois Penche. You will not regret it.
P.s. the logo was very, umm, unique. My partner & I were very amused by it.View more
Julie
J'ai pris la Bouillabaisse
C'était très bon
Restaurant typique françaisView more
Carla
Wonderful food & atmosphere. We had the duck confit & paris-brest. Our servers Rou & Nicolas very kind & attentive & engaging & the rest of the staff were just as great.the truffle mashed potatoes are also a must. Highly recommend. Thank you, Rou for making this a great experience.View more
Henry
The staff here are some of the friendliest I've ever dealt with. The food was a little pricey, but it was totally worth the cost-one of my favourite steaks ever. The atmosphere in here is really classy too. This would be a great place to take someone you want to impress.View more
Ray
Best duck confit I've had! The meat was moist & the skin was crisp but not too burnt. Traditional fois gras terrine & a perfectly dressed salad. Good wine list.View more
Mazel
Rou & Marco exceptionnel! Jaime beaucoup l'ambiance & le service ! Perfection!View more
Alexandre
J'adore y aller pour luncher en équipe au bureau ou pour lunch d'affaires.
Brasserier française typique. Menu varié (en tout cas pour moi!)View more
Joe
Great service & atmosphere. Food was overall good, love the duck confit but the shrimp cocktail was too small (for similar price, other restaurants have quite bigger shrimps) & the octopus appetizer only has two tiny pieces.View more
SN
Beautiful traditional French restaurant. High-end but has all the basic good French fare. Service is attentive & the ambience is welcoming. While it has a lot of tourists, few French speaking locals are spotted. Food was excellent.View more
Reda
Excellent restaurant!!! Les plats sont délicieux!!! Mahdi a rendu notre expérience extraordinaire. Merci !!View more