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Restaurant

L'Estaminet

Authentic French bistro charm meets the heart of Montreal’s Ahuntsic neighborhood.

Ahuntsic-Cartierville
4.4$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 9 am
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Brunch: Sat & Sun: 10am-3pm
BistroFrenchComfort FoodRegionalMarketBreakfastTartareBrunch

About

L’estaminet is the perfect place to enjoy a light gourmet meal without putting a dent in your wallet. Located on Fleury Street in the increasingly popular Ahuntsic district, this unpretentious bistro continues to earn the praise of all those who dine here. Established in 1985, L’estaminet offers a pan-European menu that includes a selection of favourites inspired by French, Italian, German and Belgian cuisine.

An eclectic clientele demands an equally eclectic menu. With patrons from the neighbourhood and from all over the island of Montreal, L’estaminet provides top quality bistro fare that includes a selection of burgers, tempting personal pizzas, the ever-popular croques (including monsieur, smoked salmon, ham and asparagus), sandwiches, salad, pasta and an ever changing table d’hôte that expands on the standard menu. Breakfast is served daily and the extensive weekend brunch menu has such a variety of choices that making your final selection may take some time.

Like any bistro worthy of the name, L’estaminet offers a selection of coffees and espresso-based drinks (hot and iced). A wide array of herbal and other teas is available for your pleasure, too. Wine and beer are also on the menu, with St-Ambroise, Boréale and Stella Artois on tap. And if indulging your sweet tooth is more your thing (or if you want to cap a perfect meal), the dessert menu at L’estaminet features sinfully delicious pies, sorbets and cakes, including a different new featured cake every month.

Details

Our Specialties

Home-made Burgers, Seasonal Salads, Fish of the day, Pies and Cakes

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 45 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac
Sat & Sun: 10am-3pm
Parking easily accessible on the surrounding streets.
4 seats
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Reviews for L'Estaminet

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on Google4.1 (700+)
*as of 2026-08-02
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Review Summary

L'Estaminet is widely appreciated as a cozy, welcoming neighborhood bistro that offers a warm atmosphere perfect for casual dining, business meetings, or family gatherings. Many long-time guests praise the consistently delicious food, with highlights including the flavorful brunch options, house-made boudin, and varied menu choices. The service is frequently described as friendly, attentive, and professional, contributing to a pleasant overall experience. While some diners have noted occasional inconsistencies in dish preparation or portion sizing, many find the restaurant to be a reliable and charming local staple that provides great value and a comfortable setting for enjoying a meal.
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Super belle soirée & excellent repas! Vous devez essayer leur boudhin du menu MTL à table. Vous ne serez pas déçu! 35$ pour 4 services de qualité c'est imbattable.

Nov 10, 2025
on Google

Nous avons été chez l'Estaminet dans le cadre de Mtl à table pour un souper. Le prix était très correct poru un 4 services. ce que j'ai reteue c'est que les plats manquaient de finesse. Un tartare sur lit de feuille de salade , pratiquement inutile, assiette petit qui ne mets pas en valeur les ingrédients. La soupe à l'oignon est goûteuse & fromagé, le risoto bien cuit mais un peu fade en assaisonnement. Le pouding chomeur très petit en verine & le sirop goûtait un peut acre. Par contre le service était courtois mais ils m'ont oublié pour accord met vin..... de longue minutes , je croit que le manque de personnel ce fesait sentir car le restau était plein & l'atmosphère était ok. Je vais y retourné dans un autre contexte que Montreal à table, car je croit que l'éxpérience en sera que meilleur . Si ont s'attend pas à de la haute gastronomie, ont est dedans , pas flafla & de bon plat maison & local.

Nov 5, 2025
on Google

Nous avons été chez l'Estaminet dans le cadre de Mtl à table pour un souper. En général, ce que nous avons retenu c'est que les plats manquaient de finesse. L'entrée de salade de légumineuses baignait dans l'huile, le cerf était trop cuit & manquait d'assaisonnement. Le service était courtois & l'atmosphère était moyenne.

Nov 1, 2025
on Google

Ambiance chaleureuse & bonne nourriture ! Les plats étaient savoureux & bien présentés ! Nous l'avons essayé dans le cadre de "MTL à table" & nous avons apprécié notre expérience ! Prix abordable pour un menu diversifié & de qualité ! Je recommande sans hésitation !

Jan 1, 2025
on Google

I went to this restaurant for MTL à Table & it was delicious! The jarret d'agneau was mouth watering 🤤

Nov 16, 2024
on Google

J'ai découvert ce restaurant grâce à MTL à table & j'y retournerai assurément. Très bon rapport qualité-prix. Il y a par ailleurs plusieurs options sans gluten &/ou végétaliennes ce qui est très apprécié!! Il y a un stationnement municipal devant le restaurant, ce qui est pratique aussi (payant toutefois).

Nov 1, 2024
on Google

Fun & inexpensive french bisto-café serving local & accessible fare. Went there for Mtl-à-Table & loved exploring their table-d'hôte options. It was a busy night but service was decent. The food was fresh & somewhat interesting; not too refined, but not just easy plates slapped together haphazardly; they have character! Their drinks were not too tasty tho, otherwise an enjoyable night.

Dec 4, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
4.5

Belle découverte via MTL à Table

Nov 21, 2023
via Other
1 Review
4.5

Came for Mtl. a Table, & we will be back!

Nov 20, 2023
via Other
1 Review
2.0

Went for the MtlàTable event presented by Amex... & restaurant does not accept Amex!

No English menus available.

Below par service. No smile or chat from wait staff, water glasses filled over our heads with their armpits in our faces, same utensils for all services...
As for food, menu was very interesting but execution was lacking.

We like discovering new restaurants thru the Mtl à Table Festival but this will not be a keeper for us.

Nov 20, 2023