Le Violon est un restaurant de quartier niché dans le Plateau de Montréal. Le menu, élaboré par les chefs Mitch Laughren, Danny Smiles et leur équipe, met en valeur les fruits de mer et les produits saisonniers du Québec. La carte des vins est à la fois raffinée et accessible, tandis que les cocktails classiques sont revisités avec une touche originale.
Le Violon est une adresse très appréciée pour son cadre élégant et chaleureux ainsi que pour son ambiance feutrée et sa cuisine inventive. Le service est souvent décrit comme impecable et les vins et cocktails bien choisis, tandis que la nourriture est globalement délicieuse avec des plats savoureux et des présentations soignées. Des points forts récurrents incluent la fraîcheur des produits, les textures et les saveurs, et l’expérience est souvent mémorable, en particulier lors des menus dégustation. Cependant la constance peut varier selon les soirs, avec des portions parfois petites et des tarifs élevés, et certains trouvent l’endroit bruyant ou le service moins attentif en période d’affluence. Malgré cela, beaucoup repartent convaincus et parlent d’une des meilleures expériences culinaires de Montréal, recommandant vivement Le Violon pour ceux qui recherchent une cuisine française moderne et créative. En somme, Le Violon procure une expérience gastronomique de haute qualité, avec un cadre et une atmosphère exceptionnels, bien que certains détails pratiques et la cohérence de la dégustation puissent varier selon la soirée.
What a wonderful experience! Everything was perfect from the service to every dish. All the ingredients were fresh & savory. I really loved the mix of flavours in every plate. I'll definitely come back
every dish was more delicious than the last. Fresh high quality ingredients, fun textures, lovely presentation. We absolutely adored the mushroom gnocchi & the cheesecake, chocolate basque cake, which were the highlights of the evening. Service was impeccable & the atmosphere & decor are just lovely.
23 sept. 2025
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Attiré par sa place de #1 au Canada's 100 best restaurant nous sommes allés hier & le moins qu'on puisse dire c'est que c'était une soirée splendide. Les plats étaient beaux, les saveurs recherchées, les ingrédients frais & goûteux. Bref tout ce qu'on recherche quand on met une somme non négligeable dans une soirée au restaurant.
Si vous décidez d'y aller, je vous suggère de manger au bar, vous aurez en plus le plaisir de converser avec des gens qui font le service avec un grand sourire & un professionnalisme exceptionnel !
Attention cependant, le restaurant peut être un peu bruyant donc si vous aimez les ambiances plus paisible ça peut être un peu dérangeant. Sinon c'est un restaurant à essayer (& adopter) au plus vite !
J'ai tout aimé de notre soirée. Nous avons pris le « choix du chef » puisque nous étions 7 personnes.
Le service a été excellent & très chaleureux lors d'une soirée de tempête, un lundi soir, le 17 février. Les portions étaient généreuse pour le nombre de personnes. Nous avons tous mangé à notre faim. La qualité des ingrédients & la justesse d'exécution ont fait en sorte que les plats étaient incroyable. De plus, le sommelier nous a conseillé des vins PARFAIT avec les plats & en général.
Le chef Danny Smiles est même venue s'asseoir avec nous pour nous parler de la soirée & il nous a offert une tournée puisque c'était l'anniversaire d'une personne autour de la table.
Je crois que cela pourrait fort bien devenir une tradition à chaque année afin de célébrer l'anniversaire de cette personne.
Nothing not to like. Great food with a changing menu. Great cocktail & wine list. Food is simple ingredients done really well. Seafood focused but vege & meat options too. & the wait staff are incredible…seems like they're all very happy & have a great time. They really want to ensure you enjoy your time there. Sit at the bar & talk to the servers & you'll have a blast.
Impeccable service, homey yet classy ambiance & a menu that takes you on a journey. A combination of flavours & creativity offered through hyper fresh seasonal ingredients make Le Violon a must on everyone's list.
Le Violon - a wonderful gastronomique experience! Chapeau to the chefs, especially Chef Mitch who passionately shared with us (table of 8) the "behind the scene experience" for each course - truly appreciated Chef Mitch! An innovative menu - dishes curated mainly from locally sourced ingredients, with a multi-cultural touch, a wonderful experience in a chique, without being pretentious, environment. Highly recommended!
24 janv. 2025
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It exceeded all expectations! The food was beautifully presented & absolutely delicious, with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The service was impeccable, & the ambiance warm & elegant. Highly recommend for anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience!
We had an incredible dinner here! The food was absolutely delicious, & we love that they use fresh, local ingredients that really stand out in every dish. The service was top-notch, & the atmosphere was warm & inviting. We can't wait to come back for another wonderful experience!
New favourite diner spot. We're spoiled with great restaurants & food in Montreal but this just made it to the top of the list! Fresh fresh ingredients, tasty & exceptional service! Thank you!
The food, service & atmosphere at Le Violon are all wonderfully refined. The flavours of each dish were delightful, you can tell they use really fresh high quality ingredients. The dining room is also really nicely decorated/curated, & makes for a very pleasant calm evening vibe. It literally feels like they got a sound engineer to help design it because you have that nice restaurant ambiance without it being too loud. I would love to go back & try more of their food!
3 sept. 2024
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I really miss La Maison Publique & was so pleased when I had heard that Danny Smiles was taking over the location. Came in with high expectations & was left somewhat underwhelmed. At first, I had to make a paradigm shift as I loved LMP's charming rustic interior & to see the space transformed into an elegant dining space full of light with a clean white & beige colour scheme took a few moments to adjust. First off, everything was really nice & pleasant: the service, drinks, food & atmosphere. But nothing really stood out in an exceptional way. The ingredients were fresh & of good quality for my fennel salad & fish, & the flavours were subtle & pleasant (yes that word again). So there was never really a "wow" moment where I was wow, this is sooo good! It was also very expensive. My friend & I had cocktails, starters, a glass of wine with our main dish, & shared a dessert. My portion was $112 including tip. Yet I was left still feeling slightly unsatisfied. I've had similar meals at places like Le Majestique where I left feeling I had a deliciously satisfying meal & the bill was a good $25-30 less. I would say the food exactly reflected the interior design: elegant yet safe, minimalist & beige, as if saying: here at Le Violon, there is nothing too bright or colourful to pop out & jar you from the tranquil yet slightly bland surroundings. I know I keep comparing it to Le Maison Publique, but it's as if Le Violon was intentionally created to be in stark contrast to its predecessor. The problem is that it all feels somewhat self-conscious & soulless, like a younger person's idea of what a fancy, upscale restaurant should be for a 30-something clientele. This is really a place one would go to impress a first date (most of the clientele seemed to be straight couples), & it's not really a place where you'd go regularly, like a neighbourhood joint (what LMP used to be), unless you have a fat pocketbook! I'm glad I gave Le Violon a try, but I don't have much desire for a return visit, unless I have a lot of money to throw for a special occasion.
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
Awesome new restaurant in Montreal. We tried it within the first few weeks of opening, & everything was impeccable. The decor & vibe really set the mood for the culinary experience to come. Fresh, meticulously prepared ingredients with great flavours. On the pricier end of the spectrum, but don't let that stop you from trying it!
Great experience! Located on a really cute corner in le Plateau. The friendliest service. Really was that neighborhood feel as described. Cozy with elegance. Attention to detail. Food was delicious really yummy & quality fresh ingredients!
