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Le Violon

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$$ & $$$
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Le Violon Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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.

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4.5373 ratings
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Reviews for Le Violon

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Le Violon offers a sophisticated culinary experience that is widely praised for its creative, high-quality tasting menus and beautifully presented dishes, with many guests specifically highlighting the gnocchi, lobster, and impressive desserts as standout elements. While the atmosphere is frequently described as vibrant, upscale, and trendy, some visitors find the space quite noisy and the seating tight. Service levels are generally considered impeccable and professional, though a minority of experiences report inconsistency in attentiveness or a feeling of being rushed. Although the restaurant is seen by many as a must-visit destination in Montreal that lives up to its reputation, a segment of diners feels the portions are small for the price point and that expectations set by its high profile are not always met.
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Shiao-Lan
5.0

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!

Apr 18, 2026
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Luis
5.0

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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Marie-Claude
5.0

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.

Apr 16, 2026
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Anthony
5.0

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!

Apr 16, 2026
on Google
Hans
4.0

We waited a bit pour notre réservation, but it was all good! Once seated, everything was smooth & really enjoyable.

Apr 15, 2026
on Google
LAKMI
2.0

This isn't a bad restaurant, it's just wildly overrated. Made me a little depressed to come back to Montreal.

Apr 14, 2026
on Google
Mariana
1.0

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
on Google
Andrea
5.0

We enjoyed are dinner so much ! Finally first got the chance to visit the restaurant ! Thank you team!

Apr 9, 2026
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Eli
1.0

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

Mar 30, 2026
on Google
Geoffrey
5.0

Excellente expérience, des bons plats, du partage & un service au top
Merci !

Mar 29, 2026
on Google
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