L'Express

Mike

5.0

Brought my golden retriever along last Saturday afternoon & was so relieved to find they had a shaded terrace where she could settle right beside our table. The staff were genuinely warm about having her there, even bringing out a little bowl of water without being asked. I had the croque monsieur & it was exactly the kind of classic, no-fuss bistro food that just hits right on a lazy afternoon. L'Express is now firmly on my regular rotation for weekend lunches with my pup.

Saffron

5.0

This place is a amazing & such a classic French bistro. Love to see this level of hospitality that still exists! The cornichon jar was the best touch!

R

5.0

Classic bistro look & feel. Wonderful waiter. Just a great experience

David

5.0

My absolute favorite French bistro in all of Montreal, & Canada! Cozy elegant Parisian interior, classic black & white tiled floor, dark wood, golden ceiling. Long bar. Divine food. Classic long standing menu favorites! Friendly, efficient staff. On my first visit I asked our well worn waitress what their best dishes were, she smiled & said,'Monsieur, all of these dishes have been served for over 40 years - they are all the best!' & she was right. Make reservations. A very noisy buzzing room. I was saddened when they closed for months of renovation last year .. relieved to see their lovely interior decor intact, unchanged, already perfect & classic exactly as it is! A Sunday New York Times ran a full page testimonial to L'Express, revealing that it was an ultimate chef's favorite destination from all over the continent.
I book my Montreal visit to best friend around this restaurant's availability!
Highest recommendation! A must try destination for all serious food lovers! 🌞👑🐒⚜? d

Tristan

5.0

Been to this place a few times & always liked how much it feels like a true French bistro. Food & desserts are great & the service is top notch.

Teresa

3.0

Love the late nite vibe & bistro food! Definitely check out if in the area.

Denz

5.0

On a recent visit to Montreal, this was our favorite dinner. If you're a foodie, go. If you're not, you can go too. I was told the quail was a long-standing favorite. I can see why. Three birds with a smoky, sweet, perfectly balanced sauce & wild rice. The duck confit was as good as you'll get in a bistro, even in France. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender & the skin was brown & crisp. In other words, perfectly cooked. I feel I should ding them because of a lackluster croque monsieur I had earlier for lunch, which was a step above a good grilled sandwich. I did say a good grilled cheese sandwich, so it wasn't bad. Just disappointing. The service is efficient & the staff is friendly. Book early, at least a week in advance.

Kim

5.0

One of the best brasseries in Montreal. The atmosphere is lively. The service is consistently excellent! It's a classic French bistro, making it a place I return to again & again… it's simply great food, it never disappoints. ?

Amber

5.0

Quintessential french bistro. The steak frites were great. Great wine selection & awesome service

Chett

5.0

Un bistro français Bib Gourmand Michelin à Montréal qui vaut vraiment le détour. Le service était professionnel, accueillant & efficace du début à la fin. L'endroit est chaleureux & rempli d'histoire, notamment grâce aux cadres photos des équipes affichés des années 1980 jusqu'à aujourd'hui.
Nous avons commandé l'onglet beurre à l'échalote avec frites, la cuisse de canard confite, puis en dessert le fameux « Île flottante » que mon cousin me recommandait depuis longtemps.
Les plats principaux étaient parfaitement assaisonnés, & la viande était tellement tendre qu'elle fondait littéralement dans la bouche.
Le dessert mérite vraiment sa réputation. Je recommande de le partager à quatre plutôt qu'à deux, car il est assez généreux. C'était un superbe mélange de textures : la légèreté de la meringue, le goût sucré du caramel, ainsi que la sauce qui venait parfaitement compléter l'ensemble.
Petit conseil: ils préparent un nombre limité d'Îles flottantes par jour, donc ça vaut la peine d'arriver tôt pour ne pas la manquer.