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L'Express

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L'Express Montreal - Menu, Reviews & More January 2026
BistroFrenchTartareGreat selection of wines
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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5.0

Fanatic French bistro experience. Excellent service, food, & price for the experience

Jul 17, 2024
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Excellent! Good food. Great service.

Jul 17, 2024
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5.0

The best.

Jul 16, 2024
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very relaxing place to enjoy a nice dinner/lunch with friends food excellent, service as well, all good. only table sizes are a bit small, almost parisien

Jul 16, 2024
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Coûteux mais tellement parfait!

Jul 15, 2024
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I had an absolutely fantastic experience here. The food was delicious & creative, the wine list is extensive, & the customer service was top-notch. I dined alone at the bar, & the servers could not have been more friendly & helpful. I ate a scallop ceviche which is one of the best dishes I've ever tasted, followed by the salmon with lentils & a lemon sorbet. Sancerre & a server-recommended Courvoisier rounded out the meal perfectly. I hope to have the pleasure of dining here again some day!

Jul 15, 2024
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Three of us came to dine for an early dinner on Friday night. I was not a fan that they sat the 3 of us at a two person table with one of us sitting at the "aisle". It wasn't particularly busy at this time so I think we could have been better accommodated. Other than that, the food is delicious, well seasoned & perfectly cooked. Portion sizing is quite large too! We had the duck confit, hanger steak & fries & the chicken. They also provide fresh bread & a large jar of pickles - a very nice touch. We also had the espresso creme brulee to share at the end which we would highly recommend. All in all, very well done & would recommend to anyone who is looking for great french food!

Jul 13, 2024
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L'Express est une excellente adresse pour savourer la cuisine française à Montréal. La nourriture est exceptionnelle, avec des plats préparés à la perfection & une présentation soignée. Le service est impeccable, professionnel & attentionné. De plus, l'ambiance est chaleureuse & authentique, rappelant les bistros parisiens. Le rapport qualité-prix est justifié par l'expérience culinaire de haut niveau. Une visite incontournable pour les amateurs de cuisine française.

Jul 12, 2024
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Excellent experience. The service was impeccable with great wine suggestions. The strawberry & peppers ceviche was fresh & exciting. The beef carpacchio had a lovely texture. The duck confit was fantastic. Crispy skin, perfectly cooked meat & the greens & potatoes & sundried tomatoes it came with were all delightful. The floating island dessert was a true treat. Paired well with some apple brandy. I'll be coming back every time I'm in Montreal.

Jul 12, 2024
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5.0

Consistently serving well prepared French Bistro classics. The only place you can get a truly reliable steak tartare in Montreal, served with perfect crisp fries. 7-24 update... The same charming & efficient service. The food is on par. Thank god for consistency.

Jul 12, 2024
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This is a gem. The food was amazing. I suggest making reservations as it's a busy & popular place. The staff were excellent. I find this restaurant a bit noisy but tolerable.

Jul 12, 2024
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This place has a character. A hidden gem in Montreal. Very unique food choices. They make the tricky items as duck or quail so deliciously to perfection. Very bright service, always!

Jul 11, 2024
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Great place, you really can't go wrong with classic French food, & this place does it so well. Love the vibe too.

Jul 9, 2024
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Expérience formidable à L'Express un dimanche soir. La nourriture était délicieuse & le service de Sarah & Pierre était d'une perfection inégalée. Leur écoute à notre rythme & à nos besoins m'a épatée. Le tout dans un professionnalisme raffiné, chaleureux & courtois, digne de la meilleure des hospitalités!

Jul 8, 2024
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Great service & price,but the food can be improved.

Jul 7, 2024
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Very nice, classic French restaurant. The dishes we got definitely hit the spot. Everything was prepared perfectly, not too heavy & the waiter gives great, detailed recommendations for drinks & food. For what we ordered, I find the pricing of the food was fair, not overly expensive. You would definitely see me back at L'express.

Jul 5, 2024
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5.0

Amazing atmosphere & food. Probably my favorite place in Montreal. So classic & perfect!

Jul 4, 2024
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Quail with wild rice & duck leg is great, grilled octopus is kinda fishy

Jul 4, 2024
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Delicious food & very good service. We had veal kidney, chicken liver pate & a stake, top notch.

Jul 4, 2024
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Great service & food.. probably some of the best ever. Steak was perfect & the veal kidneys were super good

Jul 3, 2024
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