Les Pyrenées presents a focused culinary approach centered on fresh seafood and traditional French preparations. The kitchen emphasizes the quality of raw ingredients through a selection of signature tartare dishes crafted with precision and seasonal components. Each plate reflects a commitment to classic techniques, balancing textures and flavors to highlight the inherent characteristics of the maritime products. The dining room maintains a functional and streamlined layout that prioritizes the interaction between the guest and the presented meal. This establishment operates with a dedication to consistent output, ensuring that every serving adheres to established standards of preparation. The menu remains committed to its core identity, favoring time-honored methods over modern fads while maintaining a steady flow of artisanal fish preparations for all patrons.
Les Pyrenées is widely celebrated as a charming destination in Old Montreal that offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere and high-quality French and Catalan-inspired cuisine, with many diners highlighting the beef cheeks, paella, and onion soup as standout dishes. While the majority of visitors praise the attentive, professional service and the restaurant's ability to accommodate dietary needs like gluten-free or vegetarian options, a minority of guests have reported inconsistent experiences regarding service speed during peak hours and varying opinions on the authenticity and preparation of certain traditional plates. Overall, the restaurant remains a popular choice for both special occasions and casual dining, often noted for its beautiful terrace and the genuine hospitality provided by the staff and management.
Birthday dinner. Hard to get reservation, thanks to the concierge at the Embassy Suites for snagging us a rez.
Little bit of a rocky start on a very busy Saturday night. But the staff was attentive & made it right - all went well from there.
The tomato bread appetizer was delicious, a French Canadian bruschetta dish! Also tasty was the tomato dip & bread that came while we were waiting to get our table sorted.
Cod croquettes next. Very nicely done with a nice aioli'sauce' dressing.
The Paella with seafood & chorizo was a nice portion to split & very tasty, the rice done perfectly. & the little lemon water cleansing bowls were so amazing for the fingers!
Finished with a creme brulee' that was also delicious. Very crisped sugar topping for sure!
To really make things special, the owner made several visits to our table. Definitely knows how to treat his clientele, must send a shout out to him.
He went out of his way to really make us feel special. Amazing guy.
Food was ok. Nothing special. Pasta of the day was spaghetti in creme sauce with shrimps Calamari & mussels was ok.
Vegetarian sandwich was nothing to erite home about.
Nous avons adoré notre repas au restaurant Pyrénées ! Cela fait 8 ans que je vis à Montréal, & Pyrénées a sans aucun doute était l'une de mes meilleures expériences, tout restaurant confondu.
J'aimerais particulièrement souligner les points suivants ;
- Niveau ambiance : enfin un restaurant où la musique n'est pas trop forte ! Les choix de musique permettent de créer une atmosphère chaleureuse & intime, afin d'échanger facilement entre nous.
- Niveau repas : nous avons chacun pris un repas & un dessert, & tout était délicieux ! Les portions étaient bonnes également ; nous sommes sortis en étant rassasiés. La carte est variée, & proposent aussi plusieurs choix végétariens & vegans. Ces derniers étaient excellents, ce qui est rare pour un restaurant dont ce n'est pas la spécialité ! Un grand merci d'accorder autant d'importance aux différents régimes alimentaires, c'est vraiment très apprécié :)
- Niveau boisson : nous avons suivi la recommandation du serveur. Nos mocktails étaient généreux & délicieux (ce qui est rare, il faut souvent choisir l'un ou l'autre…) !
- Niveau service : Kévin & ses collègues ont été exceptionnels ; le service était rapide, sympathique, arrangeant, de bon conseil, bref ; parfait !
- Niveau prix (à l'été 2025) : pour un restaurant du Vieux-Port, en période touristique, le rapport qualité-prix était très bon. Les mocktails étaient en dessous de 10$, les plats entre 20 & 30$, & les desserts autour de 15$. Ce n'est pas donné, mais tout à fait acceptable quand on considère la qualité & ce qui se fait ailleurs !
- Bonus : le pain & la petite sauce qui l'accompagne sont à volonté ! Une attention rare & très appréciée :)
En résumé, notre expérience à Pyrénées a été un sans faute sur tous les plans, ce qui est rare & mérite d'être souligné ! Nous y retournerons sans hésiter & je recommanderai ce restaurant les yeux fermés à mon entourage ! :)
Jun 29, 2025
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The food was so good that we were surprised that there was no other customers at the time of our visit in the afternoon. Great interior, great food, great staff.
We totally demolished the first tray of baguette so we were offered a second tray. We ate too much bread because the dipping sauce was soooo good that I could not even finish half of my paella after😂.
Food was presented well but not very good especially considering the high prices. Shrimp main dish was $45, contained 4 shrimp served in a sauce, & were unpeeled & not deveined & overcooked. Vegetables on each dish were bland & not cooked with any attention to flavor or texture. Very hot & crowded where we sat. Strawberry almond arugula salad surprisingly included a lot of diced tomatoes, & strawberries + tomatoes do not go well together at all. Service was friendly but with several mistakes. Overall not a good experience.
For me, the service was better than the food. For appetizers, we tried the seared scallops with creamy pork chorizo sauce & the grilled octopus which were both good. For my main, I tried the beef cheeks & was disappointed with the flavours - the sauce was underwhelming, & the vegetables were a bit soggy & under-seasoned. I felt like a bit more attention could be given to the preparation of the dish & the flavour of the sauce could be refined.
Absolute tourist trap. It's a shame because the space is lovely & the servers were very nice but there's just no possible way of justifying these prices. $40 for a few hunks of pork, sauce, a couple mushy lukewarm vegetables & a handful of reheated home fries. There was a bunch of dirt on one of the potatoes & I got a big mouthful of sand & grit. It's not like all the food was terrible but none of it was impressive. We paid $300 for one app, three mains & a couple drinks. It's a price I'm more than willing to pay for dinner if it's really well executed. It's also food (not counting the potato dirt) I'd be happy to eat for half the price. Unfortunately the quality just doesn't measure up to the bill.
We went to Pyrenees just by searching on google for a Spanish restaurant. I ordered 12-hour braised lamb that night. I can tell you it that it was one of the best lamb meals I had ever had. So, we went back next time for lunch. This time I ordered lamb shank from lunch menu. Again, it was amazing. Lunch menu was more affordable. For lunch, soup or salad, & coffee were included. I chose soup & coffee. My friend tried salad & coffee. They bring French buggets & some sauce at the beginning. In general, I totally recommend it.
Au restaurant Les Pyrénées de Montréal, nous avons apprécié une entrée à partager avec des calmars frits croustillants & une sauce relevée, accompagnés de légumes grillés & de petites bouchées savoureuses. Le plat principal, un filet de maquereau du jour, était parfaitement cuit, avec un pesto frais & des légumes croquants. Le service, très agréable & attentionné, a rendu l'expérience encore plus plaisante. Un repas simple & bien exécuté, avec un accueil chaleureux.
The vegetarian lasagna tasted good though perhaps slightly too creamy. It was a good mix of sauce, cheese, & vegetables. The salad that accompained was perfectly dressed & allowed the vegetables to really show for themselves. The orange sponge cake with dark chocolate sauce & raspberry sauce on the side was a tasty dessert. The cake was soft & moist. You could really taste the orange but it was not overpowering. The dark chocolate sauce provided a good balance between the citrus of the orange & bitter sweetness of the dark chocolate. Would recommend
