L'Express
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L'Express
| Monday | 11:30 am - 2 am |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 2 am |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 2 am |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 2 am |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 2 am |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 2 am |
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 2 am |
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Restaurant L'Express, located in Le Plateau Mont-Royal, Montreal is one of Montreal's best-known French bistros. The menu rotates somewhat, and there are always daily specials, but l'Express specializes in: pâté, foie gras and bouillabaisse appetizers; steak tartare, steak-frites and veal kidney main courses; and cheeses, crème caramel or chocolate mousse desserts.
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french(89) dessert(54) duck(44) wine(44) steak(43) bistro(40) classic(36) confit(34) pickles(33)Page 18 of 20 - 388 Reviews
Christina
I got the beef tartare & the steak with shallot butter & fries. The beef tartare was okay, not unique or better than anything I've had before. The steak quality was not the best, but the fries were light & crispy & the shallot butter was herby & savoury - so good. The restaurant vibe is like old diner style, which I thought was cute but I didn't love it. Service was great, no complaints.View more
Trish
Delicious food, reasonable prices & fun atmosphere. My steak tasted great & was cooked perfectly. The octopus was very tender & paired nicely with the red pepper sauce. Service was quick however sometimes too quick that it became less efficient: our appetizers arrived but we didn't have any plates or utensils then our dirty utensils were taken away but was not replaced for our mains. They were clearly understaffed & were running around all night. My partner & I enjoyed our night regardless & would still come back to try other dishes. Waiter also made an excellent wine recommendation that easily became one of my favourites!View more
Nat
Hidden gem! The ambiance was friendly, the service impeccable, & every dish a burst of authentic flavors. A culinary journey that left a lasting impression. Highly recommended!View more
Sarah
This was the BEST duck confit I've ever had! It was so perfectly done. The place is quite packed & even when I made a reservation a few weeks before we could only get bar seating so make sure to book well in advance. If I'm in Montreal again I'm definitely going back. Pretty reasonable prices too!View more
Kiyeon
My husband & I visited Montreal for the first time & we were impressed with the fabulous restaurant scene here. We didn't get to go to a lot of restaurants here but L'Express quickly became one of our top choices-so much so that we visited twice in a row, both for dinner. First visit was for a late night meal right after our check-in. We had sorrel soup, duck confit & a lemon pie. We loved the soup & it was also our best duck confit. The mushrooms & potatoes had depths of flavors having been cooked in (what I assume to be) duck fat. For the second day, we shared french onion soup, hubby had salmon with lentils & spinach & I got quails with wild rice & we were both amazed once again. The French onion soup instantly warmed us up & the main dishes were very well balanced in terms of seasoning & also cooked to perfection. We also enjoyed quick service & friendly & very professional staff.View more
Stephen
People rightly love this place for the authentic & relaxed French bistro atmosphere & energy. The food is ok, wait staff excellent, & very good value for money. Highly recommend.View more
My
the best French food in Montreal, don't waste your time or money anywhere elseView more
Ryan
The duck is really good especially with the sweet potato & sauce underneath the duck. Surprising combination. The dessert is the must try!!! If you are a sweet tooth you should order this dessertView more
Tanya
Great fun night out with friends. If you're looking for no frills, decent wine, decent food, decent price, & relaxing night out - this is it. The vibe is fresh & lively. If you can manage your way to dessert, the lime sorbet is recommended.View more
OMDF01
Je me rappelais vaguement de cette place « iconique » des années 80. 1er décembre réservation à 22 h. Coût 225 $/2 3 services + un verre de vin blanc [imbuvable selon moi (Chablis 2020)] + 2 bouteilles d'eau de type « gastronomique » Cryo [eau filtrée faite pour les restos]. On demande pétillante; elle était « flat » (!). Le cocktail sans alcool « Virgin Andrew » était excellent. La place est littéralement bondée! C'est bruyant & assourdissant pas possible! Genre si vous aimez être collé su' l'monde, bin c'est la place! Genre tu tournes la tête & tu peux parler à ton/ta voisin/voisine (!). Le serveur vient prendre la commande d'à-côté & t'as ses fesses pratiquement dans la face lol! Des mini-tables pour deux où on a l'audace d'installer une 3e chaise! J'avais jamais encore vu ça lol! Bref, oubliez l'intimité, bonjour la promiscuité! Haha! & les chaises, ouf! Inexcusable. Une torture après 30 min. Disons simplement que c'est une place qui a besoin d'une forme de rénovation totale, mais à ce moment le charme de l'endroit sera peut-être perdu... Disons simplement que la place est beaucoup, beaucoup trop « maximisée ». La bouffe? Le poulet paillard : très bon! Sauce impeccable! Salade de betteraves bonne, mais hors de prix pour un mesclun avec champignons sautés, betteraves & walnuts. Enterrée de fromage commun sur le dessus. Pourquoi ne pas mettre quelques tranches minces de cheddar vieilli, un gouda comme un hollandais Beemster ou encore d'éclats de parmigiano reggiano? Les desserts maison? Mon ami a dit que son Baba au rhum était le meilleur qu'il ait jamais mangé! Je l'ai goûté : excellent effectivement! Ma tartelette au citron était un peu décevante pour 14 $ : la croûte était pratiquement immangeable, dure & réfrigérée. J'ai laissé le 3/4 de la croûte dans l'assiette. La garniture au citron était excellente & la ganache au chocolat blanc sans reproche. Informé un des serveurs qui a simplement dit qu'« [il allait] aviser (...) ] (!). Ça vaut ce que ça vaut. J'aurais préféré une réduction du prix de la tarte ou son retrait de l'addition tout simplement. Manque un peu de sens du service à la clientèle là... Message au pâtissier : va voir du côté d'Angelo Musa pour savoir c'est quoi la tartelette au citron ultime... Service : empressé, sans être nullement exceptionnel. Serveurs bien mis & habillés professionnellement. Certains validaient une 2e fois la commande avec les clients, afin d'éviter les erreurs, ce que le nôtre n'a pas fait & mon ami a obtenu une soupe paysanne plutôt que la soupe aux poissons commandée... All & all : je n'y retournerai probablement pas, mais je sais que la place a clairement ses afficionados & sa réputation. Mais 225 $ pour cette « expérience », je dirais que c'est très cher payé.View more
Kareem
Best meal I've had...hands down. Was blown away. Duck confit was by far the best meal but nearly everything on the menu looked amazing. Texture of the duck's delicate skin with the tender meat inside made me want to savor every bite. Surrounded by crisp brussel sprouts & mushrooms only added even more greatness to an already perfect meal. Filling & affordable. Was able to make a reservation that same day an hour beforehand & even walked in early & was seated for a large party of 8. Maple Porfitoroules & creme brûlée also highly recommended. Meal came with tons of complimentary pickles, spicy mustard, & bread. Perfection. Wouldn't have had it differently any wayView more
Nenatalú
Loved the food! The best saumon grilled ever! The canard aussi was great, & I don't know what there is with them fries here that are the best ever. The place was loaded, very busy so we had a sit a the bar, close to the kitchen door. It was like one episode of the Chefs, you can feel the level of professionalism, the tension (in a good way, they are working hard & with high standards in every dish). My only but is the ambiance, for this level of restaurant you need to modernize it a bit, a little soul in the restroom area also. The service was great .View more
Yifan
Most delicious food I've tasted in Montreal.I'm looking forward to visiting it again.View more
Brendan
Great service & atmosphere. Stays open super late too.View more
Kurtis
Exactly what I imagined & delivered. Key thing is they are open until 2am mon-sat! hard to get this calibre of food at this time in most cities. If I lived in Montreal I'd be here twice a week.View more
Cadu
Super experience. On y est allés pour le déjeuner & les plats étaient super.View more
Déborah
Tous les plats que nous avons commandés étaient excellents! De la vraie cuisine de bistrot parisien. Ça fait plaisir de manger des mets aussi bons à Montréal 🙂 Nous avons prit: poireaux vinaigrette, céleris remoulade, confits de canard & purée (le rêve), le poulet sauce citron & sauge aux légumes, l'onglet au beurre d'échalote. En dessert: la tarte au citron ganache chocolat blanc (une tuerie), la créme brulée (excellente), le baba au rhum (un pur délice, la truffe miam miam & le macaron citrouille épicée la folie 🤤 Les desserts sont juste PARFAITS 🤩 J'aurais juste aimé que les plats soient plus chauds mais à part ça c'est pour moi un sans faute.View more
Chin
This place is lovely that it is open late. The host was really personable. When we got seated at the bar, the bartender who was our waiter, was not as personable my dish, which was the quail was excellent. My girl didn't enjoy the fish wrapped in iberico ham as much. We had the rum cake for dessert which was super rum flavored & alcohol forward.View more
Stephanie
Se faire servir par Julie, la serveuse insolente, est une expérience en soi. Je n’ai absolument rien à dire contre le service qui autrement est irréprochable & encore moins sur la qualité & la générosité des plats mais j’aimerai être en mesure de finir mes phrases & ne pas me faire regarder de haut. Sa condescendance & le malaise qu’elle crée laisse un goût vraiment amer …View more
Frances
First impression….. there is no sign out front. I guess you have to be in the know.
Beautiful inside like a proper French Bistro. Menu with all the classics.
Everything delicious.
The waiter was snooty.
Probably French ;- )View more