Leméac Café Bistro

Billy

5.0

Lemeac is one of those places that makes you wish you had a bigger stomach.

We came on a Sunday, recommended for brunch - but after looking over the lunch menu, we made the switch. No regrets.

We started with the escargot & a half portion of the mushroom ravioli. The escargot isn't served traditionally, & honestly that works in its favour. Mushrooms, pasta, & tomatoes in a basil foam - deeply flavourful & completely out of this world. The mushroom ravioli arrived in a rich demi-glace with pine nuts. Bold, indulgent, the kind of starter that already makes the meal.

For mains, the confit duck leg was cooked to perfection. Served with potatoes & salad - but it's that skin that stays with you. Cracked perfectly. The kind of detail that separates a good kitchen from a great one.

The mussels & fries were equally exceptional. A generous bowl with white wine, tomatoes, dill, & parsley. The mussels were tender - not the least bit rubbery, which is rarer than it should be. The fries held their own alongside them.

We didn't make it to dessert. We couldn't finish our mains. That's not a complaint - that's a reason to come back. & we will. Dinner next time.

A must-try in Montréal.

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Robert

5.0

Bonjour,
Première expérience chez-vous & je n'ai pas été déçu ! Bien au contraire, j'ai été ravi de réaliser que j'avais encore des papilles gustatives qui pouvait me faire apprécier & découvrir des saveurs jusque là inexploitées . Pour ce qui est du Service , ' Jonathan le rouquin' mérite à lui seul une étoile Michelin ! En effet , un feu roulant d'attention & de suggestions quant aux choix de Bulles , de Vins ou encore d'agencement des plats entre convives afin que tout le monde autour de la table puisse goûter & vivre l'expérience Leméac ... Merci encore à vous... Finalement , je dois inévitablement & malheureusement retourner à la cuisine de ma Femme ...
( P.S.) Je ne signe pas... advenant que ma Femme puisse par inadvertance lire mon commentaire & que je me retrouve avec le livre de Jehanne Benoît ou celui de Janette Bertrand comme plats à cuisiner pour les prochains mois ...

Vinay

5.0

Good food, Great service & very busy place. Need to book in advance.

HB

5.0

Incredible restaurant with excellent service & delicious food. Overall, a wonderful experience!

Assia

4.0

La mousse au chocolat n'était pas très bonne elle n'était pas très crémeuse & paraissait même « sèche » le restaurant est tout de même très bruyant mais le service était très bien dans l'ensemble je recommande

Max

5.0

The food is excellent

Brandon

5.0

We had a great meal & the ordering was very easy. The staff was friendly & the atmosphere was very pleasant. I will come back again to try some new things on the menu. I recommend this place for anyone looking for a good time. The overall experience was really wonderful for our group.

Joe

5.0

Outstanding brasserie! Classic slightly elevated perfect cuisine. Take your time & don't rush the experience. We really enjoyed Leméac.

J

5.0

Visiting from the US - came across this restaurant & made a reservation for brunch. Great food & service. Staff at the bar were friendly & knowledgeable about the menu. Thank you!

Jake

5.0

Amazing food, & even better service by one of the friendliest servers Ive ever met, Jonathon. We were truly blown away by how friendly, & how great his service is.