Le Violon is a neighbourhood restaurant tucked away in Montreal's Le Plateau. The menu by chefs Mitch Laughren and Danny Smiles and team focuses on seafood-forward dishes and seasonal Quebec produce. Our wine list is refined and approachable, plus find new spins on classic cocktails.
Le Violon receives widespread praise for inventive seasonal French inspired cuisine, made with fresh ingredients and beautifully presented dishes. Service is described as impeccable and the atmosphere as warm and intimate, making it a memorable spot for dates or celebrations. Some guests note high prices for relatively small portions and occasional inconsistency across dishes, and a few nights are described as loud or busy, but overall the experience is described as outstanding and many say they will return, with standout items including lobster starters, gnocchi, beef tartare, seabream, and the Basque cake.
Amazing food & service! Allie & McKenzie were great! Super attentive & knowledgeable! The food was the most homey, approachable food for a fine dining experience! Beautiful surprise was the Guinea fowl - lots of umami & great portion! Favourite dish: white asparagus, Rimouski crab & hollandaise - pay extra for the crab, u won't regret it! Very approachable wine list!
We celebrated our 48th anniversary at Le Violon & it was a perfect choice. We told them it was our anniversary & that we'd take the Chef's choice, Tasting Menu. It was a wonderful experience these to senior Foodies.😄. The service was perfect as well. Definitely a strong recommendation for Le Violon.
Note, the tasking menu is very generous so bring a hearty appetite. Also one item was special & not available on the standard menu, which we loved.
Apr 18, 2026
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Soirée parfaite ! Un service comme il ne s'en trouve plus. Toute l'équipe est géniale & attentionnée. Les plats sont exquis. Chaque bouché est un voyage pour les papilles. Coup de coeur pour la Stracciatella-anchois-Coppa de Phil Viens-Tigelle. Divin 🤩
Merci Andrew & toute l'équipe. On a passé une excellente soirée.
This was an excellent experience. The service we received the moment we walked in the door was top notch. The staff made you truly feel welcome, we sat at the bar near the kitchen & the chef caught us eyeing dishes as they came out, he was so friendly & explained what the dishes were in detail. Mel truly made the experience special, she took time to visit & help us pick out the best coffee shops & restaurants for the rest of our trip. Le Violon is a special place & a must if you are in Montreal, the food is incredible!
Definitely overrated, especially for a city like Montreal with such a strong food scene.
Out of five dishes, only two met expectations (the agnolotti & the boeuf). The other three were very disappointing: asparagus with a poorly executed hollandaise, scallops that were tasteless with an unbalanced sauce, & a crudo that was visually beautiful but lacked flavor. Overall, quite underwhelming given how overpriced it is.
Service felt pretentious & more focused on upselling than genuinely guiding us toward the best choices.
Not worth the price or the effort of planning weeks ahead to get a reservation.
Apr 10, 2026
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Underwhelming comme expérience… j'ai payé pour 3 pétoncles caoutchouteux & non frais avec quelques feuilles dessus à 54$ … j'aurais pu avoir moins cher pour meilleur goût dans beaucoup d'autres restos à Montréal
La nourriture est divine, la stracciatella avec anchois & coppa restera dans mon esprit pendant encore longtemps. Excellent service également & un bon rapport qualité prix. Juste je travaillerais un peu sur l'éclairage, il manquait selon moi un aspect cosy chaleureux mais ça reste une préférence personnelle.
Mar 28, 2026
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Bouffe moyenne. Le Chef était peut-être en congé quand nous sommes passés, mais j'ai trouvé nos plats très passables (peu savoureux, peu intéressants). Oui, j'avais des attentes, oui le prix est très élevé, mais objectivement, il y a beaucoup de meilleurs restos à Montréal. L'ambiance était très passable (cela dit, c'est surtout la faute de nos voisines de table parlant trop fort...). La déco est tout de même très banale. Le service, dans son ensemble, était excellent (je n'ai juste pas apprécié qu'un serveur arrive en demandant «French or English»). Le vin suggéré par notre serveuse était fabuleux. Nous n'y retournerons pas. Michelin, c'est une arnaque.
Nous sommes allées pour une soirée entre filles wow tout était délicieux ! Même les cocktails étaient excellents. Je recommande vraiment pour une date night ou une sortie entre amies.
Les plats sont très bons, il n'y a pas de doute sur ce sujet. Mais le prix payé pour 3 plats & une bouteille de vin est trop élevé à mon sens. Il manquerait 1 plat ou plus de quantité pour ce prix.
& vraiment trop bruyant le soir où nous y sommes allés.
For top 100 canadian restaurants, not bad, just underwhelming… also the waiters were trying their best to serve us professionally but they were really awkward.
Mar 3, 2026
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Quelle belle découverte ! Nous avons adoré notre soirée. Chaque bouchée était une explosion de saveurs recherchées, on sent que les produits sont frais & travaillés avec passion. Le service était impeccable du début à la fin. C'est rare de trouver une telle qualité à des prix aussi raisonnables pour ce type de gastronomie. Nous y retournerons, c'est certain !
I went to Le Violon in Montreal & the food was absolutely amazing. Everything was flavorful & beautifully done. Such a great spot - I'd definitely come back!
From start to finish everything was excellent. We asked Dylan to give us the Le Violon experience in selecting the appetizers & entrees. He did not miss, it was spot on with the lobster & persimmons appetizers with the fleur des monts cheese. Followed by the beef flank & trout entrees…not great but stupendous. Thank you Dylan. Thank you Andrew for the warm greeting & chat as we left. Priceless! Highly, highly recommended….see you in December!
