Le Serpent opened its doors spectacularly on December 23, 2013 in Griffintown. Located in the Darling Foundry, an art-dedicated space, its name was borrowed from the former foundry, from the time when a massive pollution control duct crowned it. Today non-functional, this industrial artifact remains very present in the building’s architecture and the neighborhood’s urban landscape. Founded by Hubert Marsolais and Claude Pelletier, also creators of Club Chasse et Pêche and Le Filet restaurant, Le Serpent offers a menu with strong Italian accents in a contemporary brasserie spirit, with a strong personality and equipped with a unique, high-quality wine list. The team of associates is brilliantly completed by chef Michele Mercuri and sommelier Philippe Boisvert. Designed by architect Annie Lebel of atelier in situ in collaboration with Hubert Marsolais, Le Serpent enhances the industrial qualities of the space. Contemporary arrangements that contrast with the building’s raw and refined aspect, offering about 80 seats and a bar that can accommodate a dozen people. Wishing to be an accomplice to all occasions, Le Serpent is open in the evening from Tuesday to Saturday. Exclusive caterer for Darling Foundry events, Le Serpent also welcomes groups of different sizes.
Le Serpent is also a collector and integrates major contemporary artworks into the restaurant space that dialogue with the Darling Foundry.
Reviews describe Le Serpent as a standout with exceptional food and a warm, refined atmosphere. Many praise the pasta, especially the Bucatini and Paccheri, along with fresh seafood and well executed risotto. Desserts like tiramisu are highlighted positively, and dishes such as duck magret and octopus receive particular praise. Service is repeatedly described as attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, contributing to memorable evenings, though a few observations note slower service or uneven attention during busy periods. The ambiance is described as elegant with an industrial chic design, high ceilings, and a bar that fosters an intimate feel, though noise levels can be high. Prices are described as steep, with some reviewers feeling the value matches the quality while others consider it overpriced for the experience. Several readers mention the restaurant’s Michelin star potential and recommend visiting with reservations, indicating it ranks among the top Montreal dining experiences. Occasional criticisms include small portions for the price, occasional misfires in the kitchen, and some nights when certain dishes seem underseasoned or cooler than expected.
Visited Le Serpent for dinner last night with my fiancé after wanting to try it for awhile, & it far surpassed our expectations! Everything from the building the restaurant is in to the decor, service & food was incredible (I wish I had taken photos to attach here). Best meal we've had in awhile, would highly recommend!
Une excellente expérience du début à la fin. Tout était merveilleux, du service jusqu'au repas. L'équipe était attentionnée, professionnelle & très accueillante, & les plats étaient délicieux. On sent la qualité autant dans l'accueil que dans l'assiette. Je recommande sans hésiter.
Mar 24, 2026
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Très très bon !
La nourriture est originale, audacieuse & délicieuse. Les portions des entrées sont légèrement petites pour le prix, mais les plats principaux sont généreux. La pieuvre en entrée n'était pas parfaitement cuite, par contre le reste était digne d'un 5 étoiles.
Je met 4 étoiles au service. D'abord un peu parce que le service était peu être un peu trop'guindé' à mon goût. Mais surtout parce que nous étions assis trop près d'une autre table ce qui a fait en sorte qu'un client s'est accroché dans notre table & ça a fait un vacarme pas possible. Aussi, un des clients assis à côté de nous portait vraiment trop de parfum, ce qui a masqué tout le goût de nos desserts. (Est-ce entièrement la faute du restaurant ? Pas du tout, mais l'expérience était tout de même affectée.)
Je recommande chaleureusement autant pour la nourriture, pour le service que le décor industriel, mais très chaleureux à la fois.
10/10 experience. Service, food ambience were all top notch. Would recommend the mushroom tartlet, octopus & bucatini as they were all unique & flavorful in their own way.
We had such a lovely evening at Le Serpent. The food was excellent, especially the Bucatini & the Paccheri. They really know how to do pasta right. Both dishes were fresh, full of flavour, & unique in the best way.
The desserts were amazing as well. The tiramisu was rich & delicious. Everything was beautifully presented, & the restaurant itself is stunning with a great atmosphere.
Service was kind & attentive, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend Le Serpent to anyone looking for a memorable dinner in Montreal.
Le Serpent is a true gem. It's no surprise that was recommended for a Michelin star.
The service was phenomenal-attentive, warm, & perfectly timed without ever feeling intrusive. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between elegant & inviting, making it ideal for both special occasions & a great night out.
& of course, the food was consistently delicious, beautifully executed, & full of flavor from start to finish.
An exceptional dining experience all around. Highly recommended.
Dec 30, 2025
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Here is the list of the problems:
1. It was too cold inside
2. They dont have sommelier for wine selection & the waiter wasn't really knowledgeable.
3. Cocktails were really average.
4. Food was average & way below the expectation.
Way over priced for the quality of what they provide. Money wasted. NOT RECOMMENDED, won't visit again.
What a great place! Beautiful space! Impeccable service! We had Ivana telling us all about the food that is extraordinary & she helped us matching food with wine perfectly! Highly recommend the restaurant!
Wow!! I loved this place. The food & service were amazing. We shared a few appetizers, the main course, dessert & wine were delicious. It has a great vibe. I highly recommend!! As an out of town guest I'm glad we had the experience to dine here.
I am from the USA but grew up in Montreal, it's was great to find this restaurant, I enjoyed the food & the atmosphere, the crew was so welcoming & treated us like family. Vanessa work & recommended the place & I'm glad we tried it 😀
Sep 11, 2025
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I'm so glad I overcame my hesitation to visit this restaurant based on some of the other reviews. Our server Laure was excellent, & the atmosphere was warm, curious, & beautiful. The food was delicious, very fresh, & unique. I don't always order duck for risk of it being too rubbery but their magret de canard might have been one of the most tender & well-cooked pieces of meat I've ever had. The risotto was so tasty & had a sort of citrusy sweetness that kept it from being too cloying. Highly recommend this restaurant for an intimate occasion needing a little boost of ambiance.
Best restaurant we ate at in Montreal. My husband had the duck breast & he said it was one of the best things he's ever eaten. The server went above & beyond for our family. My only nit to pick was there was only one scallop in the scallop risotto...but definitely recommend to other foodies!
Positives:
Strong & authentic cocktails
The appetizers( grilled octopus & lobster) were nice but main course was bland & just ok.
Negatives:
We waited 25min just to order & another hour to receive our order. It seemed like there was a problem in the kitchen as no table around us received their order. Despite we mentioned, the delay was not acknowledged & there was no apology given.
The worst part was the noise. We were not even able to hear ourselves.
Overall not pleasant experience & I don't recommend this restaurant.
Jul 30, 2025
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The meal was the highlight of our Canada trip. We loved the location in an old factory that whilst open with soaring ceilings was well laid out so that it wasn't noisy. We started with the asparagus & zucchini flower specials followed by the venison & pasta, with tiramisu to cap it off, accompanied by a nice bottle of red. The food was superb, the colours & flavours of the asparagus with the dill dressing & prosciutto the standout. The tiramisu was simply decadence on a plate. Service could not be faulted. Definitely recommend visiting if in Montreal
Disappointing experience to say the least. Our group came Saturday night & ordered a bit of everything from the menu. Crudo & linguini were quite enjoyable. Everything else fell short or was surprisingly bland & underwhelming. I have never had such a forgettable night in terms of food, especially when one would expect the complete opposite from this type of restaurant. Nothing was'really bad', but nothing was really good either, yikes..
Octopus was tough & chewy, average taste. Cod & venison were a'meh'. Rabbit tart was intensely salty & rich, one-dimension, & not much of a tart. Bucatini was okay. Spaghetti was weird - pasta only tasted like lemon & the sauce at the bottom was bland, could not taste the clams, the garlic or any flavor really.
Both desserts were disappointing - the ladyfinger part of the tiramisu was too wet, making it a liquid mess that only tasted of espresso, & the chocolate, hazelnut & vanilla pastry was just average. Everyone felt like they were not worth eating & that we should have skipped dessert.
Portions were small & price was way too steep to justify such boring flavors. The people working there were nice, but cannot make it up for such a forgettable evening. Will not recommend & will not return.
Quality of the dish was amazing. We love the presentation. There were four of us for a business meal. We ordered most of the menus & few season items pairing with wine for white & red were both amazing. Definitely recommend visiting here again. One thing we want to try would be the main menus as we shared the Bronzino & the steak & she appetizers. Desserts were very nice as well. recommend booking on advance
Le Serpent est dans le top 10 des meilleurs établissements en ville & ce n'est pas pour rien. La carte est à couper le souffle & très bien réfléchit & le personnel probablement le plus compétent sur l'île. Ce que j'ai particulièrement apprécié c'est le niveau de la musique qui était bas, donc nous pouvions discuter ! Autour de 150$ par personne avec deux verre de vin, stationnement intérieur payant autour. Je recommande ! Merci Mike & toute l'équipe 😍
