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.
Lors de mes 2 visites cet été j'ai été très déçu. Soupe de poisson sans un grain d'assaisonnement, goût de réchauffé. Pareil pour la zarzuela, totalement insipide. Filet de bar avec 2-3 chou-fleurs en accompagnement alors qu'avant on avait des gratins, purée etc.
L'endroit était beaucoup mieux avant. J'y allais souvent. Semble viser davantage les touristes de passage maintenant. Y'a bien mieux pour 100$ par personne..
Came here to cheer for Spain for the world cup finals & was quite disappointed. I was placed at the end of the restaurant while a family with a kid was put right in front of the screen blocking half of it.
When it comes to food, the sized are small, Calamari's main (pictured) looked like a large tapas at best. Soups were decent but nothing special. The service was.. mixed, some personal connections were nice but waiters brought a wrong sou the order, & forgot several requests.
I was also charged an item I didn't order, but after explaining, the bill was adjusted.
Also the prices on the website aren't up to date, many items are $3-4 higher.
We came specifically to enjoy a traditional French onion soup & a glass of wine, & everything was absolutely outstanding. The onion soup was rich, flavorful, & perfectly prepared, while the wine paired beautifully with the meal. The atmosphere, service, & overall dining experience were all top-notch. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable evening. We will definitely be back!
Jun 18, 2026
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Nous avons été très déçus par notre souper de St-Valentin. Le restaurant est catalan en théorie & affiche fièrement le drapeau catalan à l'extérieur. Toutefois, plusieurs éléments indiquent qu'il s'agit d'une fausse représentation :
- Une paella de légumes à 24$ faite avec du riz Uncle Ben's aux tomates. Le riz n'est pas cuit dans une casserole pour les paellas. Il est servi dans une casserole similaire, mais qui est un plat de service pour sauver les apparences.
- Le menu, qui est surtout d'inspiration française ou italienne. On y trouve très peu d'options typiques de l'Espagne, outre la pieuvre & les paellas, faites avec du riz Uncle Ben's.
- La carte des vins, qui comprend très peu de vins catalans & espagnols.
- La représentation de tauromachie à l'intérieur du restaurant, alors que la Catalogne a voulu faire interdire cette pratique. Cette pratique est interdite à Barcelone depuis plus de 20 ans. Il s'agit par ailleurs d'une pratique typique de l'Andalousie, pas de la Catalogne.
Le service, l'ambiance & l'emplacement du restaurant sont très bien, mais la nourriture laisse malheureusement à désirer. Il existe de bien meilleurs restaurants catalans & espagnols à Montréal.
Excellent Spanish inspired reataurant in Old Montreal. Attentive service. Delisciius onion soup - nice body witn crunchy crouton. Paella was amazong. Soft rice, crunchy skibk on the chicken.
Came here for the first time in 2018 & retraced our steps during our current visit in 2025. It was just as good as we remember. We loved the soup of the day (carrot soup) the mushroom risotto appetizer & the salmon was so good. Can't wait to come back again.
Visited Pyrénées for dinner & I have to say the food was awesome. I really enjoyed the French onion soup & the lamb shank. The only issue I had was the service was very slow. Took well over an hour from the time we sat down to get our food. Other then that I'd give this place a try
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.
