Le Violon presents a sophisticated market-driven approach to seafood, sourcing the freshest catches to showcase their inherent quality and flavor. The culinary team expertly transforms premium fish and shellfish into elegant dishes that highlight regional influences and seasonal availability. Patrons can expect a focused menu featuring expertly prepared seafood preparations, from delicate crudo to robust grilled entrees, all designed to celebrate the ocean's bounty. The environment is curated to provide a refined yet approachable setting for enjoying exceptional aquatic ingredients. It is a destination for those who appreciate the art of seafood preparation at its peak.
Le Violon is described as a sophisticated culinary destination where the tasting menu offers inventive French-inspired dishes and the kitchen delivers with precise execution; the service is generally impeccable and the atmosphere is lively and stylish, though some guests find portions small for the price and a few evenings can be noisy or inconsistent. Overall, reviews portray Le Violon as a standout Montreal experience that many would recommend, with notes about value and occasional service quirks.
Absolutely fabulous place. We had beef tartare, white asparagus, pork, ravioli, & for dessert we had marenque & citrus tart. Tried 2 different white wines & 2 different res wines. Excellent recommendations by the staff. Dong Ding tea was delicious, reminded me of oolong tea. High quality service & sooo comfortable ambiance & energy. Just fabulous!
Faible évaluation plus en lien avec le menu. Service était correcte. Nous avons commander uniquement des entrées puisque le menu était très peu diversifié & que les seules option de plat étaient du poisson ou du porc (Pas de pâtes ou autres viandes comme nous avions vu dans les reviews). Les entrées n'étaient pas fameuses, je m'attendais à plus pour le prix que nous avons payé. L'ambiance était correcte mais il faisait très humide & chaud à l'intérieur.
Jun 8, 2026
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Way overpriced, mediocre service. Not even close to worth the hype. 54$ scallop dish (before tax + tip) that had a spinach sauce & THREE scallops, that in my opinion were overcooked & rubbery. Best thing on the menu was the Aliment Viens charcuterie, which isn't even something they made, go figure.
Take your money elsewhere in Montreal where you can get better value & better food & not feel like you're getting ripped off by hype, especially considering this restaurant still has the tip machine spitting out amounts on the post tax bill, which is technically illegal.
Had the best fish, really loved the simplicity of flavours & textures.
The staff was great, & the chef prepared us a vegetarian dish off the menu upon request.
So we were excited to try this place because it got 8th on the list of Canada's top 100 restaurants.
So we were expecting the meal to be great.
We've done many tasting menus & so we thought that would be the best way to experience but the chef has to offer.
The first dishes were a bread dish with butter & lobster with asparagus & a bechamel sauce. They were good but nothing special.
The pate & the fish with harissa sauce were both not that great. The pate for some reason was paired with radish so you had a very very silky smooth Pate which was delicious, but the radish would add a watery texture to it. Not very appealing.
Then we got the mains. The salad was fresh with a light dressing. Once again, nothing super special here. & the pork was mixed with a bechamel & a jus. That was good , & finally the fish which didn't really stand out either.
For a restaurant getting the top 100 , you would expect something that would stand out & be different.
The desserts though were outstanding , that pastry / dessert chef deserves an award by herself 🤣. Those were epic.
Also our server was amazing & great as well.
Overall though not a place I'd recommend to spend $450. Def had better experiences at that price point.
So...Tried Le Violon for the hype. Very cute restaurant on the plateau, pretty noisy, entrances were fantastic, main plate good, didnt take dessert. Got a cork wine glass - it happened but they charged me for it. Service was ok.
May 30, 2026
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gorgeous interior & a really upscale, classy atmosphere to spend an evening. that being said, the menu options are pretty limited & the service was incredibly slow during our visit, making the whole dinner stretch out way longer than it needed to. it is a stunning spot if you just want to dress up as a full dining experience, it left me wanting a bit more
Had the pleasure to dine at Le Violon last night. The food was outstanding, the service impeccable & the overall experience most enjoyable! The event was a fixed menu promotion with American Express. We have been to Le Violon before with a regular menu & it was also memorable. The chef Danny Smiles is a culinary genius, & a very well-know & respected chef in Montreal. I encourage Montrealers & tourists alike to try Le Violon as it really is in a class of its own!
very nice service, delicious dishes in those some were scrumptious but some with less layered taste, quite noisy later, still a wonderful dining experience on the whole.
May 22, 2026
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I am very disappointed with my experience at Le Violon we had such high expectations. We got seated at the bar & right from the beginning the server was not friendly at all with us. We told her it was our first time in the hope to get some guidance, she told us we should get this specific amount of dishes, did not explained the menu we had to ask her what are the really good stuff, she goes on to mention every most expensive items on the menu without providing any additional details on the dish to help us make a decision while there are literally 3 ingredients listed for every dishes ?! Also sure the most expensive plate may be the best but like tell me more ?! Obviously with her attitude we didn't wanted to bother her with questions so we just ordered…
We ordered some wine & the wine came after we got the appetizers which I find unacceptable for a restaurant with such a reputation.
She set us up for the pasta dish with only a fork no knifes so we had to cut our ravioli with the side of our forks, which I'm sorry but why do I have to ask the server for proper ustensils with a 40$ pasta plate.
Food was good, maybe a little overrated, maybe I just had too much expectation, but the attitude the server had towards us completely ruined our night. I genuinely wonder if we did anything wrong because 2 people got seated next to us while we were having desserts & they got a beautiful smile from her so I'm clueless as to why we got this cold attitude since the moment we got sat.
Honestly most of the small issues could be totally forgave if it wasn't for the server attitude we really felt not welcome. 400$ for two people, I am never going back there.
Très bon, cependant pour des prix similaires nous avons eu un meilleur rapport quantité question de ne pas finir sur notre appétit, & un meilleur service.
May 11, 2026
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Magnifique expérience!
Je recommande le menu dégustation, wow. Tellement un beau menu & un service impéccable. Personnel attentionné & de bons conseils. Portions généreuses & de assiettes de grande qualité. Merci pour cette belle soirée!
