L'Express
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L'Express
11:30 am - 1 amNew Year's Day: hours might differ
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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(100) dessert(56) recommend(52) duck(51) wine(49) bistro(47) steak(45) classic(42) confit(40) pickles(34) duck confit(33) bread(26)Page 1 of 23 - 446 Reviews
Pierre
It's a Parisian bistro but in Montreal, so the service is way better than over there ahah. The food was good & I recommend the boudin noir with apples it was great. Service was excellent & the ambiance is spot on !
(Tiny minor point please change the ringtones of the phone at the entrance it looks great being retro & all but when it rings every 2 mins it's just too much).
Kathleen
Excellent food, service & atmosphere. After many visits to Montreal, I was finally able to get a reservation on a Monday for brunch. We had a green salad, herring appetizer, duck pasta, lamb shank & creme brûlée for dessert. The service was polite & attentive. The food was hearty, flavorful & decent portion sizes.
Mathieu
Experience super désagréable & le staff pas super non plus. Potage a loseille goutait trop amer
Jai commander longlet avec frite & je demande comment je veux ma cuisson avant quil me le demande (ce que jai trouvé vraiment bizarre btw)
Medium saignant, longlet arrive tres tres saignant. Les frites goutait meilleur que le steak a 40 dollar. On reviendra pu
Vv
The service was excellent & the veal kidney was delicious. It does have a strong offal flavour so if you don't enjoy that, don't get this dish.
Michael
Steak frites, cod fritters, amazing wine choices, & the can't miss maple syrup profiteroles!!! These are truly life changing & absolutely a fantastic Canadian twist on a French classic. Probably one of my favorite desserts I've ever had.
Annabelle
the food is amazing, the service is excellent, & the atmosphere is magnificent! i ordered the ravioli, it was to die for!!! i'm currently missing that delicious creamy dish like a desperate ex. PLEASE EAT HERE!!!!
Val
Very good French food at not-astronomical prices. Making a reservation ahead of time is probably advisable.
Euqelegna
Great bistro environment. Good by the glass wine options. Food was hit & miss. My quiche had a soggy crust which is shameful. As if it was microwaved. & another diner had skin on their sauce like it had sat a lifetime under the heat lamps. Last person enjoyed their meal.
Ashely
One of the best Canard Confit in Montreal. Make sure to reserve your seat.
Ari
I had a really lovely experience at L'Express in Montreal. The food was very good - classic, comforting French dishes that feel heartwarming & done with care. The soup was especially amazing, rich & full of flavor.
Our waiter was incredibly friendly & took the time to explain everything in English, which made the whole experience even better. The service was warm & attentive.
Mehri
Tile floors, a long bar, mirrored walls, dim lighting - diners say it feels like stepping into a real neighborhood bistro in Paris. The ambiance is cozy, lively, & timeless. We walked in with no resy, got seated at 10:30 PM. Still it was very vibey. There's a large wine list with options at various price points. Food was authentic, comforting & very french. We tried appetizers & dessert (profiteroles) - best profiteroles of my life.
Philip
Un incontournable, une institution, nous y revenons encore & encore pour cette cuisine gastronomique sans prétentions offerte avec un service impeccable de l'accueil jusqu'au café.
Merci à toute l'équipe pour votre travail passionné & à M. Jacques notre sympathique barman 🙏🩵
Sans aucuns doutes, une des meilleures tables à Montréal offrant une impressionnante carte des vins.
Étant clients de longue date, nous avons eu la chance de vivre plusieurs moments mémorables avec vous 🙌
Joanna
Fantastic! Soooo happy this Montreal institution has reopened
Stéphane
Trop cher, bruyant & inconfortable. Je déteste ces restos où les tables sont tellement collées qu'on a peur de mettre son coude dans l'assiette du voisin.
On trouve des restaurants plus agréables & offrant un meilleur rapport qualité/prix ailleurs. L'Express marche sur sa réputation passée. J'y suis allé une fois pour ma part, c'était la dernière.
Tommi
A lovely restaurant with great French atmosphere. The meal was great from bread to creme brulee. In particular, the octopus was cooked perfectly & was tender; the duck confit was paired beautifully with a nice fragrant sauce; the caramelized sugar on the creme brulee complemented the custard. Service was right on time & kind.
William
Excellent service de Gabriel. Vous nous avez fait vivre une très belle expérience. Lorsque la nourriture est bonne avec un service de qualité, c'est top. Rien d'autre à dire.