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Le Serpent

Contemporary bistro with industrial-chic decor & a sleek bar serving creative Italian fare & drinks.
Old Montreal
4.5$$$ & $$$$
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Le Serpent Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
ItalianPastaVegan OptionsBistroContemporary/ModernGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesOyster Bar / Raw BarResto-Bar

Le serpent, an institution since 2013

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.

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Reviews for Le Serpent

Food
Service
on Google4.6 (1300+)
*as of 2026-05-15
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73%
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Review Summary

Reviews consistently praise Le Serpent for high quality cooking, a striking industrial-chic setting, and attentive, knowledgeable staff, with plenty noting standout pasta like bucatini and fresh octopus, as well as delicious seafood and desserts. The atmosphere is described as intimate and elegant, yet lively and loud at times, with generous wine guidance and a memorable bar experience. While the majority of meals are described as excellent and worth returning for, some visits are marked by slower service, small portions for the price, inconsistent pacing, or dishes that fall a bit short compared with the hype. Overall, it is seen as a top Montreal dining destination, delivering creativity, flavor, and a polished presentation that encourages repeat visits.
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Tout était délicieux!

Aug 22, 2025
on Google

Lovely evening at Le Serpent, we LOVED the bucatini, duck, lobster appetizer & tiramisu. Would definitely recommend.

Aug 8, 2025
on Google

The service lacked attention to detail so it wasn't on the same level as the food. Adam was kind & professional & took great care of us from the kitchen. I had the veal which was a special, & the crudo was delicious.

Aug 2, 2025
on Google

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!

Aug 2, 2025
on Google

There will be no surprise in my review...
Le Serpent was simply fantastic!
The food was hmpf ! Delicious. We were a group of 6 people, & we all loved our different dishes.
The service was impeccable, with a friendly waiter & smiles all around.
This restaurant intrigued me since its opening because of its industrial ambiance, & I'm glad that I got to try it.

Jul 31, 2025
on Google

Incroyable 👌

Jul 31, 2025
on Google

Food was very good. Portions were ok… but service was insane!!
probably the best i've had for a while !!! 6star service. I think adding some music & adjusting the lighting would help a lot.

Jul 31, 2025
on Google
2.0

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
on Google

I went here with a group of friends & it was an absolutely wonderful time. The food was exceptional. We shared some fried zucchini, oysters & Burrata Beef Tartare & I had the Bucatini. The tartare was outstanding. The Bucatini was a fantastic dish. The pasta was perfect & had a good chew. It was savory, a tad spicy & very flavourful.

Jul 21, 2025
on Google

Great food but must réservé you seating

Jul 12, 2025
on Google

The service was excellent. They were able to suggest good vegetarian options. the food was delicious.

Jul 8, 2025
on Google

L'un des meilleurs restaurants sur l'île 😍 ma famille & moi avons adoré.
& la déco? Juste waw !

Jun 30, 2025
on Google
4.0

Love the high ceiling & industrial vibe. Amazing desserts!

Jun 26, 2025
on Google

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

Jun 24, 2025
on Google

Exellent ! Mango dessert wow 5*

Jun 22, 2025
on Google

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.

Jun 22, 2025
on Google
3.0

Portions are terribly small. We had the octopus as a starter. It was passable at best. Main courses were also small. Luckily, I am a woman & I went with my 14 year old son. I can't imagine that a grown man would have been happy with portion size. We had the dark chocolate mousse for dessert. It was ok at best. I will not be returning to this restaurant. There are much better places in town on my opinion.

Jun 11, 2025
on Google

Arguably the best meal I've had in Montreal as a seasonal resident. Ended on an awkward note because the service was so slow that we ultimately didn't get dessert, but everything to that point was immaculately detail-oriented, prepared with care & bursting with flavor. Short rib was killer. Branzino was fully de-boned & topped w amazing morel mushrooms. Zucchini flowers stuffed with cod as the appetizer was elite. This place has a Michelin star coming in the future. Interior is industrial+minimalistic with cool art.

Jun 7, 2025
on Google

Loved it thank you

Jun 3, 2025
on Google

Un excellent restaurant situé dans Griffintown. La décoration industrielle est magnifique, la nourriture est délicieuse, le cocktail à la coriandre est sublime & le service d'Eric était impeccable! Nous y retournerons assurément!

May 31, 2025
on Google