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 frequently praised for its warm, inviting atmosphere and exceptional service, often making guests feel like special visitors. Many diners highlight the quality of the cuisine, particularly the seafood paella, beef cheeks, and French onion soup, noting the use of fresh ingredients. The restaurant offers a cozy setting in the heart of Old Montreal, featuring a pleasant terrace and a welcoming team that is often described as attentive and professional. While some patrons find the pricing high and occasionally notice inconsistencies during very busy periods, the majority of visitors have memorable dining experiences, frequently recommending it as a fantastic destination for authentic flavors and a friendly, authentic vibe.
Stopped in for dinner on our last night in town. We were able to get a table immediately! We ordered the seafood Paella & a bottle of white wine. Our server was attentive & the food was incredibly delicious! Smokey from the chorizo & seafood was cooked nicely. We also ordered the Spanish orange cake & it was light & delicious! Perfect way to end our stay with fantastic service & a memorable meal!
Very good tapas & large plate restaurant in Montreal.
I had the Chicken & Chorizo Penne & my wife the seafood linguine which she rated excellent.
Pretty busy & although we had booked walk ins accepted.
Quieter end of the Old City & worth the short walk.
Aug 3, 2026
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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.
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.
