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.
Best seafood pasta in town. Excellent service. Cozy, warm interior. Located in the most charming part of Montreal city. It has a beautiful terrasse in summer. We were absolutely delighted each time we've visited this restaurant. Quite an experience, always to the same exact standard! ✨
Delicious food & ambiance was great. I appreciated the great customer service that was received. The place was pretty packed but felt like we still got really good service. I ordered the seafood paella, gazpacho & veggie sandwich. Would recommend getting reservations during holiday season or weekends.
Dec 27, 2025
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Delicious spot of French & Spanish fusion- we absolutely loved this restaurant. We had a variety of options from menu including the seafood chorizo Paella, duck salad, octopus, & stew. Waiter was extremely knowledgeable & friendly, & helped us choose a wonderful wine to accompany our dinner. Will come again!
Sophisticated food with a casual & comfortable atmosphere! This restaurant was a happy surprise after a long day of travel. Everything was delicious & our only complaints: too many amazing dishes to choose from & not enough time on our trip to squeeze in a second visit! The duck salad was the star of the meal. But the dip with the bread was lovely & our entrees: Catalonian parillada style meats mixed grill & the featured grilled calamari was excellent. We hope to one day to try the paella, Spanish style fish & seafood parrillada, & so many other dishes!
It has not been my best experience tasting the vast & rich Spanish food that exists. Although I must highlight the wonderful reception & attention of everyone in the place, unfortunately the food was not first class. A seafood grill that was, so to speak, simple. It lacked a lot of Spain: onion, garlic, saffron, leek, cilantro. In short, it was not bad, but not worth repeating either, since the dish we ordered can easily be reproduced at home without much effort (prawns, oysters & grilled fish), & perhaps we would all do better with a little extra creativity. If I went back I would dare to try another dish.
Good setting & service but the seafood stew was 90% mussels, 3 shrimp, not big, two tiny clams, & some kind of mushy fish. Broth was salty. Definitely not the best, maybe the worst, seafood stew I have had.
We came here because we were staying nearby, & I love paella. Don't come here if you love paella. It was terrible. The seafood was overcooked, & there was no socarrat in the paella. They basically cooked some rice in a steam pot, threw in some WAY overcooked shrimp, clams, & mussels, & tossed it in a paella like pan. If you love paella, you know what socarrat is. This had none. It also had no flavor. My dining companion had the lasagna, & it was a hot mess, as well. The top had a crunchy & chewy texture. The rest was an overcooked mass of mush. At least it had a good flavor. They probably achieved that by happy accident. I was really disappointed in our main meals. &, they weren't cheap. The only thing that was good was the donut with ice cream. This was very tasty. They must have had a separate chef cooking this bad boy, cuz it was perfect. I still gave this restaurant 3 stars because the service was phenomenal. Our waitress was great, & her helper was very friendly & attentive as well. **Note...This was only one of two restaurants in Montreal that we had good service at. We're going on almost 5 years since COVID, & I think restaurant service is actually getting worse & not better.
Came across this gem while looking for gluten-free food options in old port. It's a Spanish Catalan cuisine, great spot for paella. We ordered salad & seafood paella & they were fantastic. The portions are generous. The service was great & the manager is doing an amazing job; really enjoyed our experience. My advice: don't skip dessert!!!! The dessert was exceptional!!! The profiteroles are to die for & we tried the orange cake which was also amazing. Very elegant laid back vibe, I recommend for a chill night out or a date night!
We had a great experience. Made a reservation same day for 7pm. Our server was really great, funny & helpful. We enjoyed the French onion soup, the broth was very flavorful. The salmon special for the night & the seafood paella was beautifully presented. Everything tasted great & was really fresh. Great overall experience
