Le Violon
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Le Violon
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
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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.
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dessert(28) recommend(25) chef(25) vin(23) tartare(21) decor(20) bar(18) highly recommend(16) prix(15) detail(15) cocktail(15) ingredients(15)Page 1 of 10 - 195 Reviews
5.0
An exceptional dining experience from start to finish. The food, service, & overall vibe truly exceeded expectations. Can't wait to return!
Feb 2, 2026
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5.0
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 !
Jan 17, 2026
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5.0
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!
Nov 30, 2025
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5.0
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!
Nov 18, 2025
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2.0
Too much inconsistency in the quality of the dishes, some were thoughtful & well prepared, others were lacking in execution. Some awkward service moments. Wanted to like it but left disappointed!
Nov 17, 2025
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5.0
Had an absolutely beautiful meal here last night. Services was on point & the food was excellent. A seat along the bar on the left side is fun as there's a great view of the kitchen. Better than the food though was the atmosphere. I noted on the way out that everyone was always smiling, & having a seat with a full on kitchen view, the chefs / cooks were as well. Everyone working in this restaurant seemed legit happy to be there & that makes all the difference. Amazing space as well, looking forward to heading back.
Nov 16, 2025
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5.0
This was one of the best eating experiences we have had, ever, & we've been to some amazing restaurants like French Laundry, Alinea, Mon Lapin (just recently!), Septime, Parcelles, etc. The food was incredible, the service was excellent (thank you Gabriel & host!) & a lively yet not overly loud environment. We opted for the tasting menu & each dish was just sooooo delicious. The flavours were amazing. To me, the mark of over-the-top delicious food is when I am served a product that I typically do not enjoy. I do not like to eat anchovies & yet their stracciatella with white anchovies was just heavenly. I do not like to eat tartares & yet their beef tartare was delicious & delightful. Even their salad of fennel, radicchio, & greens was dressed to perfection. We came to Montreal to celebrate my birthday & Le Violon was definitely the highlight of our trip! Thanks for a great experience!!!
Nov 16, 2025
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4.0
Food is good but not exceptional. There are better options in mtl (especially for the price)
Nov 4, 2025
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5.0
Food was amazing! Service was good! The ambience was perfect. Enjoyed every bite & sip of our meal & will definitely come back! 10/10 would recommend!!
Nov 3, 2025
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5.0
Such a lovely dining experience. The staff is experienced & informative when it comes to describing each dish. The monkfish was fabulous 👌🏾 Get there early because parking can be difficult to find.
Oct 31, 2025
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5.0
My husband & I came here to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Food was exquisite, & service was attentive without being overbearing. The staff are young, but knowledgeable & passionate about what they do - a delight! We loved the lobster, braised leeks & hollandaise, as well as the blue fin tuna bruschetta & squid & mussel escabeche - but the hand pulled ricotta gnocchi Boscaiola was the absolute star of the night. Rounded out the evening with espresso, Valhrona Basque cake & the Peaches Eton mess, followed by a tipple of Amaro generously offered by the chef. The decor was elegant, spare, but still cosy. Chef Danny Smiles & his team have created a complete gem. Outstanding & highly recommend!
Oct 30, 2025
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5.0
Je suis allée avec des copines & j'ai TOUT aimé du restaurant Le Violon. L'ambiance, le choix musical, le service, la gastronomie… Tout etait a la hauteur de mes attentes. Un petit trésor chaché a Montreal ! 💎
Oct 28, 2025
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5.0
Hats off! All the acclaim & amazing reputation are well-deserved! I've had some of the best food in a long time, & the atmosphere & service were truly amazing! Highly recommended!
Oct 21, 2025
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5.0
We loved our experience at Le Violon! We were there to celebrate our anniversary & the staff were so attentive & thoughtful throughout our meal.
The mocktail was delicious, we enjoyed our entrees but especially loved the gnocchi. So good! Thank you for the great dining experience!
Oct 7, 2025
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5.0
Quel coup de coeur! Mon nouveau restaurant préféré à Montréal. Nous avons fait le menu'choix du chef' & tout était délicieux du début à la fin. Mes préférés étaient le homard avec de la sauce hollandaise & les gnocchi avec des champignons. Le service est impeccable, ils sont très attentifs à des restrictions alimentaires particulières. Le restaurant en soi est très beau, lumineux, accueillant & bien décoré.
Oct 2, 2025
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2.0
Honnêtement, attendre 15min dans le froid alors qu'on avait réservé avec comme commentaire'ça sera pas bien long' m'avait pas mis de très bonne humeur. L'ambiance est vraiment bruyante, la musique est trop forte, c'est dommage de ne pas pouvoir discuter tranquillement dans un lieu comme celui-ci. Concernant le repas les gnocchis etait plutot bon mais le'gâteau basque' au chocolat écoeurant.
Globalement une soiree décevante.
Oct 1, 2025
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3.0
Le violon m'a malheureusement déçue. Listé 29e sur le top 50 meilleur resto en Amérique du Nord, je m'attendais à une expérience culinaire à la hauteur de ce classement, ce qui ne fut pas le cas tristement. L'ambiance est champêtre, bruyant mais on s'entend parler. Le service était bien (tous les plats ont étés expliqués en détails & la serveuse était dynamique).
Là où ça se gâche est au niveau de la nourriture; j'ai essayé le homard, le thon & le tartare de boeuf pour commencer. Le homard en entrée était bon, cependant les poireaux, légèrement fibreux, & la portion minuscule pour un prix déraisonnable (38$). Pour ce qui est du thon, il était correct sans plus. Le pain avec lequel le thon a été servi était vraiment vraiment dur & sec sur toute la croûte extérieure, pas mangeable. Le tartare de boeuf goûtait très ordinaire rien d'innovateur & les tranches de concombre sur le dessus du tartare avaient un goût franchement trop envahissant.
J'avais l'intention de commander d'autres plats, mais étant donné la déception concernant des trois premiers, j'ai écourté mon expérience culinaire.
De plus, il n'y avait pas réellement de cocktails créatifs/originaux, la carte des spiritueux est restreinte & sur la carte des vins, il n'y a que 2 types, blanc ou rouge. Les vins rosés & les vins orange sont absents de la carte.
Oct 1, 2025
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