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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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Excellente nourriture & excellent service, mention spéciale a Pierre qui a su s'assurer que tout se passait correctement. Je recommande & je reviendrais! Merci pour tout!

Jun 3, 2024
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5.0

Excellent everything

Jun 2, 2024
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4.0

One of my favorite for French Food with an authentic retro vibe. Food is excellent however they are extremely cheap on AC & everytime I go there I sweat my life!

Jun 2, 2024
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Great french bistro & its classics.

May 31, 2024
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5.0

L'Express is the Express... Been going there for decades & it's always a pleasure... Take the time to look at the staff pictures over the years. It makes you travel through time...

May 30, 2024
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If you want to have a French Parisian style bistro, this is the spot as it still serves an authentic feel. Steak & fries were great.

May 30, 2024
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Great Food&Dessert(I really liked the it!)& a 1999 Sassicia in Really Great Condition from their Cellar!! Haven't Got a 1999 Sassicia yet!! Wonderful Pickels & Mustard! Wine List is Really Weak on BORDEAUX though.A note on the Sassicia it drank like it was years Younger than it's Age means that it has many Years to go before it reaches it's Potential! Possibly cellared at a lower than recommended Temperature? Will have ask when I'm back! Can't wait to possibly do a 5 year Sassicia vertical ! We'll see!! February 22/2023 the 2000 Sassicia a bit better but was cellared at 14C with the white wines 13 C or 55 F is considered by to be Ideal & for others depending on the type of Wine 18.5 C Still pretty Good!! I enjoyed the Boar Pasta & the Beef tartare was Acceptable. The Dessert was AWESOME 👌

May 29, 2024
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5.0

Great food, great feel to the place. But it's busy so don't expect to just walk in & get a table.

May 29, 2024
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5.0

Incredible customer service above & beyond ! Super fast knowledgeable & patient with explaining menu in English ! Made the experience so relaxing after a chaotic entrance ( road closure + rain storm) Food was superb !! The mustard served both gherkins is out of this world

May 27, 2024
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4.0

Good french cuisine with resonable price.

May 27, 2024
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5.0

We dined here on our first night in Montreal & had a wonderful experience! It was very busy but the Maître d still found us a table for two - the staff were exceptional, so friendly & welcoming & very attentive. The food came out at the perfect time & it was delicious - my steak was cooked to perfection. We would 100% come back here & recommend to friends & family visiting Montreal. Thank you!

May 27, 2024
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I enjoyed my overall experience here at l'Express! We went on a Saturday night & I found the staff friendly & efficient. The decor & ambiance wasn't my favorite (a bit plain & outdated, no music) but it was my first time eating at a brasserie. The food however, was delicious. We had the rillettes, goat cheese, duck confit & steak. Our cocktails were decent & we finished with a light dessert.

May 26, 2024
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Delicious!

May 25, 2024
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Iconic MTL French bistro with great atmosphere, amazing wine selection, great menu & yummy food.

May 23, 2024
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My favorite place in Saint Dennis for a nice dinner, you have to make a reservation because it is often booked up

May 22, 2024
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Great food. Excellent service. Warm atmosphere. Highly recommend coming here to feel like you've been transported to Paris.

May 21, 2024
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Soirée passée au bar même si nous avions réservé une table. Bonne ambiance mais serveur le semblait blasé. Plats corrects mais le rapport qualité/prix n'y était pas. Les rillettes semblaient avoir été faites très longtemps d'avance avec une énorme couche de gras sur le dessus & la bavette était minuscule. Ce fut une expérience moyenne.

May 20, 2024
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This place is a classic! Food is delicious service is wonderful. It's a real treat:)

May 20, 2024
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Everything is delicious.

May 19, 2024
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This is my first french bistro experience. The staff gets very busy, so make sure you book in advance. There's no lunch menu or late night menu that are offered elsewhere. I ordered a snow crab soup which is a local dish & beef tartare which is a classic. The soup has phenomenal flavor & all the ingredients are well-balanced. The tartare is also decent, although my palette would like more seasoning. Every place has their own version of the tartare, so this is likely just my personal preference. Overall this is an amazing experience in Montreal & worth the little dent they put on your wallet.

May 18, 2024
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