| 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 |
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.
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This was oneof my favorite places to go for seafood & French bistro atmosphere. But last time I went the food was not up to standards. The bouillabaise had tiny pieces of fish & not at all as good as usual. the service was extremely slow. Sorry to say I will not be going back.View more
We came here for our 10-year wedding anniversary & really wanted to like it but unfortunately the inconsistencies across the board left us with a disappointing overall experience. Food - entrées reasonably good (octopus 8/10, beef tartare 7/10), mains excellent (hanger steak & confit duck both 10/10), side of potatoes au gratin bland (5/10), desserts really inconsistent (crème brûlée was good nothing amazing 6/10 but the fondant was basically a muffin 0/10 as you can't call that fondant). Service - inattentive & rushed. Perhaps the servers are overworked as they did seem to be trying very hard but (1) poured us tap water into our half full glasses when we had been drinking sparkling (they did comp us a new bottle), (2) failed to ask us if we wanted any drinks after we finished our first ones, (3) did not check on food except after we had finished eating which meant we had basically finished mains before being able to bring to our waiter's attention that he'd forgotten our side order & (4) had to send back the fondant/muffin instead of asking for a correctly cooked one as we had finished eating & had been waiting for a while by then (in fairness they did not charge us for this dish) Would not recommend for any important celebrations given the current level of inconsistency which is a pity as the mains were really fantastic!View more
Nous avions acheté un certificat tout inclus dans le contexte d'une levée de fonds pour un organisme de bienfaisance. Nous avons été servis de façon impeccable avec un service très personnalisé. Mention spéciale à la pieuvre, le steak d'agneau & la crème glacée à la vanille.View more
The taste is okay. However, the space between the tables is too narrow. It was also inconvenient to go to the bathroom. Unlike the fancy image restaurant on the first floor, the bathroom in the basement smells musty.View more
Great experience all around. Service is great, accommodating staff & very welcoming. The food was delicious & hit the spot.View more
était vendredi soir a ce restaurant pour fêter un Anniversaire Pour moi mon repas était mediocre commander un Flétan trop cuit la pieuvre les portugais le prepare beaucoup mieux mes amies eux on bien manger mais payer 70 $ non merci personnel rien a reprocher un professionnalisme a tout les niveaux il y mieux & moins $View more
We were in town from the US & had a wonderful meal with phenomenal service. Love this place! Get the lamb as it was one of the best meals I have had in a long time.View more
Top place for oysters! Julian is not only an expert shucker- he is a true sommelier. Beside this, there are Unique menu items like walleye fish, wonderful wine selection, fresh soups, but the service & atmosphere are what really will bring you back. Our waiter engaged us & helped us discover some of the best gems on the menu. Highly recommended, our favorite restaurant in Montreal!View more
really amazing French food. Service is excellent. Just a little warmView more
How to rate when you put salt on creme brûlée instead of sugar?View more
Very nice experience here. Everyone was friendly. Service was top notch. Food was excellent. Price is decent for food. Highly recommend.View more
Amazing service, food & atmosphere. Probably one of my favourite restaurants in Montreal. The escargot was delicious. (First time trying it). Oysters were fresh with a large selection. Steak was delicious & perfectly cooked. Will definitely be returning. The fresh bread they serve is absolutely delicious. 10/10.View more
Food is excellent albeit a bit pricey but all in all a nice place to go on a date.View more
Rating this place a 5 star does not actually do justice to the amazing hospitality the team here delivers. For the second night running, my wife & I had dinner here & we were not disappointed. Right from the door, Olivier greeted us warmly as he could pick out our faces from the previous day. My wife ordered the Atlantic Salmon which was perfect. I had ordered the Classic beef but when it came, it was not what I had in mind. Clement took it upon himself to order something else for me - steak. He added a side of salad. All this at no extra cost. To say I left happier than I came in is an understatement. Thanks to Clement & all the team that keep making clients happy.View more
Cuisine de qualité & raffinée. Un serveur extrêmement aimable & attentionné.View more
My husband & I just had dinner here. He had the NY steak & I had the Duck confit & they were both cooked to perfection & tasted great. Beyond the great meals, they have amazing hospitality & customer service. We will be back & will definitely recommend to any of our family & friends visiting Montreal.View more
Good french restaurant. Came during lunch, & shared steak frites & lobster roll. Great service. 4.5*View more
Just absolutely incredible for food & service. My wife & I were thoroughly spoiled & every dish was a masterpiece. I want to give a special thank you to our server Andrew who was not only an absolute delight to meet but a wealth of knowledge about the food. Every dish he recommended was spectacular, I don't know that I have ever enjoyed better food & service anywhere else. Truly an amazing experience. Thank you Andrew & thank you Le Pois Penche.View more
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