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 in Montreal is widely praised for inventive, beautifully executed dishes and attentive service in an elegant, cozy setting, with standout items like lobster, beef tartare, gnocchi, seabream, and lamb chops frequently cited; the bar and the kitchen view add to the experience, though noise levels can be high and some nights show inconsistencies in dish execution or portion sizes for the price. The dining atmosphere, wine and cocktail program are highlighted, and many guests say they would return, with several calling it one of the top experiences in Canada, while a minority note that portions are small and service can be uneven during busy periods.
Le service & la nourriture étaient au rendez-vous. N'hésitez pas à prendre le menu dégustation quand il est offert & à vous laisser conseiller pour le vin. Merci pour la belle soirée!
Aug 22, 2024
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MEILLEUR RESTAURANT DE MONTRÉAL! Des cocktails, aux huitres, jusqu'au service en optant pour un menu du chef savoureux, ce restaurant est la perle de Montréal. Assis au bar, nous avons dégusté chaque bouchées, en commençant par dire: meilleur martini, meilleures huîtres, meilleur tartare de thon & ça continue jusqu'au désert, même jusqu'aux allumettes adorables remises avec la facture. Sans parler du décor & de l'ambiance , wow! Le chef qui nous offre sa présence entre 2 plats! Si vous avez peur d'avoir faim avec le menu du chef, détrompez vous tout était parfait! Déjà hâte d'y retourner!
From start to finish, this was one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. The decor was beautiful (colour scheme, art on the walks, cutlery, plates, glasses, etc.), food was amazing & service was impeccable. Highly recommend the cocktails, bread & butter, sweetbreads, green salad & pork dish. You be blown away!
We got the oysters, raw beef, bread & butter, pasta & black bass! EVERYTHING WAS TO DIE FOR! The soft serve ice cream & black forest cake was the cherry on top (literally), & the perfect ending to the meal! 10/10, need to come back to try everything else on the menu!
We absolutely loved it. The vibe (elegant Montreal neighbourhood restaurant at its best), the people (Dillan was genuinely friendly & on top of it) & of course the food (uniquely prepared sweetbreads were memorable). Unfortunately Danny wasn't there ('nice to he hear he has a life!) but we did meet his sympathetic partners Andrew & Dan Climan. We had a wonderful evening.
Déçu de notre expérience au violon. Service très expéditif.. nous avions fini de manger au bout de 40 min pour un service en soirée (entrée, plat, dessert). Vu le prix payé nous nous attendions à avoir des conseils sur les plats, sur les vins.. rien.. Juste des plats servis à table rapidement. Lorsque nous allons dans des restaurants avec des prix élevé, nous souhaitons avoir une expérience de qualité. Concernant la nourriture, les plats étaient bon mais rien d'extraordinaire. Un peu déçu des ris de veaux. La sauce sucrée/épicée prenait le dessus sur le produit brut & les ris de veaux étaient vraiment trop cuit. Vraiment dommage pour ce type de produit. Rapport qualité / prix vraiment trop élevé. & le service également pas terrible.. Lorsque nous payons des plats à 40 dollars ce serait bien d'expliquer ce qu'il y a dans l'assiette ou de donner qq conseils.
Aug 15, 2024
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Ate really well. Everything was top quality. Maybe the chocolate cake at the end was the least good dish, but otherwise everything else was fantastic. Wine was great as well. Old fashioned is good.
One of Montreal's newer restaurants, featuring locally sourced ingredients. It took over the space from Maison Publique, one of our perennial neighbourhood favourites (Yo Yo's before that, which was also a fav). Total bill was $270 for two with a $70 bottle of wine, &, in my opinion, not a lot of value for the money. $7 for two pieces of ciabatta bread. Portions are very small. My partner had sweetbreads ($40) which were very tasty but miniscule. I had the pork shoulder which again was tasty, but tough, & served with one(!) piece of Swiss chard, & a couple of star-shaped veggies with cheese. We never order dessert but were still hungry at the end so had the chocolate dessert with creme fraiche, which we both enjoyed. Atmosphere is great, as is the service
Nice decor, good vibe, friendly service. I'd go back on a date but not with a group. Portions are too small for the price, $400 of food left our group of four still hungry. It's made worse by serving the small bits of food on large plates, which really just emphasizes the fact that you just spent $40 on 3 bites of sweetbreads. Bread costs extra too (but the delicious house/anchovy butter makes it sort of worth it) Even the drinks are small! One more suggestion - if you're recommending that your guests order to share plates, consistency with the number of "things" a dish comes with is important. It's frustrating to have to split 3 slices of protein between 4 people for one thing, & have the even 4 for another.
Aug 8, 2024
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Beau petit restaurant, les saveurs sont bonnes,, l'entrée cantaloup un peu simpliste pour ce restaurant. Bien dommage que le service soit assez expéditif parfois. Mais dans l'ensemble c'est un bon restaurant.
Aug 3, 2024
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Nice restaurant! In particular I like their monkfish with mushroom & corn. That was a bit sweet but not dominating the flavor of the fish. Love that dish.
I recently dined at Le Violon & was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. The chef's exquisite dishes showcased a perfect blend of flavors, making every bite memorable. The staff were attentive & warm, adding to the overall welcoming atmosphere. The location was perfect, offering a stunning Montreal aesthetic that complemented the delightful decor. It was an unforgettable evening, deserving of all five stars!
Really like a 4.5/5. Food was mostly very good but a couple dishes weren't quite there for us to make it a 5 star. Service was amazing! Try & grab a seat at the far end of the bar for a great look into the kitchen & chef Danny at work.
