Le Serpent delivers a focused interpretation of Italian culinary traditions with a primary emphasis on meticulously crafted pasta dishes. The menu utilizes seasonal ingredients to construct complex flavor profiles while maintaining a commitment to accessibility through deliberate vegan options. Industrial aesthetics define the physical environment, characterized by expansive ceilings and exposed structural elements that frame the open layout. Diners interact with a rotating selection of plates that prioritize texture and precise seasoning over unnecessary ornamentation. The culinary approach centers on the balance between traditional techniques and contemporary preparation methods. Every dish reflects a dedication to authentic, high-quality components sourced to meet rigorous standards. This establishment functions as a definitive destination for individuals seeking a precise and unadorned experience rooted in classic Mediterranean influences and sophisticated, ingredient-driven cooking.
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Le Serpent offers a sophisticated dining experience in a stylish industrial setting that many guests find inviting and unique. The restaurant is widely praised for its creative Italian-Mediterranean fusion menu, with standout dishes like the bucatini, mushroom tartlet, crudo, and tender duck magret often highlighted. Guests frequently commend the staff for their professional, attentive service and expert recommendations, contributing to a memorable atmosphere that balances elegance with a casual, social vibe. While some diners have noted that the space can become quite noisy and pricing is on the higher end, the overall sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors considering it a must-visit destination in Montreal and expressing a strong desire to return for future special occasions.
Une soirée réussie au Serpent, dans le Quartier de l'Innovation, où l'espace industriel à la hauteur impressionnante, ponctué de luminaires audacieux & d'une ambiance tamisée, donne immédiatement le ton d'une cuisine italienne contemporaine assumée. La serveuse nous a habilement guidés à travers le menu, avec des suggestions pertinentes qui ont grandement enrichi l'expérience.
En entrée, la tartelette aux champignons s'est démarquée par sa générosité : mousse de cèpes onctueuse, garniture d'oignons frits croustillants & roquette fraîche, le tout rehaussé d'un jus de veau au marsala bien concentré.
Les pâtes, probablement l'agneau braisé sur pappardelle vert, ont particulièrement marqué : viande effilochée fondante, pignons de pin torréfiés & une pointe de sauce piquante, le tout sur une base de ricotta crémeuse. Un plat de viande rosée, accompagné de champignons & de chips de racines, complétait joliment le tableau avec une cuisson précise.
Le Ricotta au dessert accompagnée de segments d'agrumes colorés, zeste de citron, basilic, crumble était parfait pour terminer la soirée
Les cocktails, dont un joliment ambré garni d'une rondelle d'agrume séché, se sont révélés aussi soignés visuellement qu'en bouche.
Produits d'une fraîcheur évidente, service attentionné : Le Serpent confirme sa réputation de valeur sûre pour une soirée élégante à Montréal. Une adresse à recommander sans hésiter, hiver comme été.
The ambiance & atmosphere in this space is absolutely perfect. Inviting & social, yet discreet & personal. I cannot applaud the staff enough for the beautiful cocktails, friendly service, & impeccable ability to time all dishes & quality checks at the perfect time throughout our entire experience. The bucatini is the star of the menu. It is by far the most enjoyable & complex tasting dish I've had the pleasure of enjoying. The bluefin tartare was buttery in texture with the most incredible sauce to add the expected amount of flavour. I would recommend this place to my worst enemy. 10/10, 20/20, 69/69. Spectacular.
Had a nice meal there, Good portion overall, finished everything, felt full but not stuffed
Good service. The ambience & lighting is nice.
We were 2, we had: crudo to start, zucchini flower x2, bucatini pork confit, special (some sort of bell pepper pasta with shrimp, I think lemon flavour in the sauce).
The flavours are complex, well balanced overall, ingredients felt quality.
Crudo was nice, one of the fish had yuzu that at times would overpower the fish. Mix of 3 fish, tuna, salmon, I can't remember the last one (that one had the yuzu accent).
The zucchini flower was delicious. Nice sauce on there, light, crispy (had some batter).
The bucatini pork confit, the pork confit is blended into the sauce for a creamy rich sauce, tasty, the black garlic & soy are in the sauce & not highlight flavours, adding umami & complexity in the background.
My friend had the special, which was a pasta I have never seen before & could not find online so I don't know if they just made it, looked like bell peppers, I think there was a hole in the middle so sauce could accumulate in there, it had shrimp, I think there was some lemon in the sauce but it wasn't overly acidic, some brightness to it, I did enjoy the bite I had.
Even though I really enjoyed everything & I will probably go back at some point, it also wasn't a WOW I must tell everyone about this place type of thing? But I did recommend it to some people next time they're in town.
Jul 18, 2026
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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.
Rien à dire sur le menue des vins/boisson & sur le service, le personnel était super agréable & efficace . Niveau présentation ça laissait vraiment à désirer surtout l'entrée de crudo qui est servie avec cuillère alors qu'il n'y a aucune sauce de plus que les morceaux de poisson était plus épais que nécessaire & les assaisonnement était décevant. Nous avons pris quatre entrées & un plat principal pour être déçus autant par les textures que par les assaisonnement. Je déconseille, surtout pour le fait que à ce prix là on peut avoir de bien meilleur résultat pour y retrouver une ambiance similaire.
This is a revisit to Le Serpent. All the appetisers are delicious, especially sauces for the oysters & also the cooked oysters. Wine are priced reasonably. No corkages allow here is a disappointment. The pastas were not as good as I remembered but still pretty good. Overall very good. Highly recommended
Le Serpent in Montreal presents a pleasant dining space, yet the ambiance falls short of expectations. The cocktail offerings are adequate but not standout. Culinary highlights include a well-prepared octopus appetizer & a decent Angus AAA steak, though the steak's presentation & value might disappoint, particularly with the sauce not served separately. Overall, while the food is good, it may not fully justify the price, especially for the steak.
Beau restaurant, au coeur de Griffintown. Par contre les plats sont un peu cher pour la qualité/quantité. Par exemple, j'ai commandé un plat de pâtes avec travers de porc confit. En fait il n'y avait pas de morceaux de viande mais que des pâtes a la sauce au porc, ce qui était un peu décevant pour 36$.
Les plats principaux :
- Risotto au homard : j'avais vu de bonnes reviews sur ce plat donc j'ai voulu l'essayer. Grosse déception. En soit c'est pas mauvais mais pour un plat à ce prix là j'aurais aimé quelque chose de plus relevé. C'était fade, c'est bien dommage.
- Bucatini travers de porc : on s'attendait à avoir un vrai travers de porc. Il s'agit en fait plus de Bucatini avec une sauce au porc. Bien que surprise, le plat était en soit très bon avec un mélange de saveurs très intéressant.
Les desserts étaient bons en particulier le sablé crème au chocolat.
Service
Très bon conseil en vin.
Serveur qui au début donnait un bon service.
Quand nous lui avons dit que nous avions été déçues par le risotto, nous l'avons senti beaucoup plus froid. C'est encore là dommage car cette "critique' s'est faite poliment & n'était pas liée à son service.
Ambiance
Restaurant style industriel.
Trop bruillant à mon goût.
