L'Express

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!

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.

Thomas

5.0

Genuine French cooking in Montreal! I had the veal kidney which is basically unavailable in the US. The wine list is also worth noting. Highly educated choices at pretty reasonable prices.

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

Larry

5.0

You will not find a better French restaurant than this one. Everything was top-notch & outstanding. The food was absolutely excellent. & service was above & beyond. A perfect 5 out of 5. This restaurant is just outstanding.

Kenneth

5.0

Very authentic French Canadian Restaurant with excellent service & great food

Pierre

5.0

Excellent french restaurant. A reservation is a must.

C

5.0

A divine experience from start to finish. Michelin starred as of 2025, but don't expect pretentious prices & small portions! L'Express delivers on all fronts. It was charming, reasonably priced, generous portions, & the staff were lovely. We shared a bottle of wine, the burrata salad, ravioli, rainbow trout, & duck confit. Everything was mouth wateringly delicious. Highly recommend for a fine dining experience of French food in Montreal!