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Le Violon

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$$ & $$$
OPEN5 pm - 10:30 pm
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Le Violon Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
Seafood/FishMarketRegional
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About

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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Reviews for Le Violon

Food
Service
on Google4.6 (400+)
*as of 2026-07-01
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75%
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Review Summary

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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5.0

L'essayer c'est l'adopte

Sep 9, 2025
on Google

Le restaurant est magnifique, le service était au top. Les plats sont divins. N'hésitez pas à demander Renaud comme serveur :)

Sep 8, 2025
on Google

Everything here (start to finish) was phenomenal. We like to go out for nice meals & some of the top restaurants just don't live up to the hype but chef Danny Smiles & his team definitely do. We had lobster & tuna tartare to start then the sea bream & gnocchi as mains & were mind blowingly good. I 10000% recommend. Go there for those two mains in particular. Service was also excellent. We sat at the bar accross from the kitchen. I like what they've done with the place (post Maison Publique). The bar looks like it's made of pink salt. Very appropriate. Anyway, congrats team! You have a great restaurant.

Sep 5, 2025
on Google
5.0

Superb service. Food exquisite & unique & the atmosphere was just perfect. My partner & I were walk-ins & even though it was particularly busy that day, they made sure we had a place to have one of the best dining experiences. We were so grateful as the whole experience was amazing. My congratulations to Danny & Mitch! The whole team was incredible! Thank you for everything guys!!

Sep 3, 2025
on Google

SO impressed by this place!! i rly have to highlight the service first cuz it was seriously exceptional, our waitress was the best ever & made the whole experience super nice :)

for the food we rly enjoyed almost everything we got (personal ranking below), & the desserts were delicious too!! that basque cake is sooo decadent i love it. definitely recommend this spot ⭐?

would get again: tuna bruschetta > melon > gnocchi > beef tartare > lobster

maybe: seabream

probs not: guinea fowl > corn

Sep 3, 2025
on Google

I thought the food, ambiance, & service were all phenomenal. I'm from NYC, the home of Michelin star restaurants & every cool place is a degustation concept now, but this one was phenomenal. Me & my gf shared 7 plates & 2 desserts & had drinks. Everything was excellent. Every server had a vast amount of knowledge on every dish served, what it paired well with, & the order the dishes were brought out & they explained why. Kudos to everyone there, but especially our server Melissa, she was phenomenal. My gf isn't really a wine person but felt like having a glass & Melissa went into detail about each wine & let her sample a few before she settled on one. Well done to everyone at Le Violon. I will absolutely be back.

Sep 1, 2025
on Google

Visited for my 40th birthday from out of town. Built our trip around the restaurant. Was amazing but saddening that we won't be able to return as soon as we would like. The mushroom gnocchi was awesome & the lobster dish was one of the best dishes I have ever had. Service was great but if I am going to be picky with something it was that the server wasn't attentive to the occasion. The above & beyond service wasn't fully there. Still a solid 5/5 & a memorable experience

Aug 31, 2025
on Google

Order the melon & cheese !
Order the raw beef , Please !!

The whole vibe is so chill , relaxing, the food that I mentioned above are masterpieces!

& the strawberry 🍓 puff w/ marzipan is to die for ! We literally ordered the 2nd one as soon as we finished the 1st one.

Go there if you like to explore creative French fusion experience, so worth it 👌

Aug 29, 2025
on Google

Excellente salade & le bar noir était exquis + bon service.

Aug 10, 2025
on Google

Cet endroit est splendide, service, nourriture, décor 10/10. À essayer !

Aug 10, 2025
on Google