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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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I was not impressed with the food or service.

Apr 23, 2024
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Wonderful! Go

Apr 23, 2024
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Worth it!!

Apr 22, 2024
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Une référence à Montréal. Un classique. Excellent.

Apr 21, 2024
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5.0

Bustling French brasserie. Excellent food. Service was good although I felt we didn't get the same attention as francophone customers but it didn't result in issues. I can recommend the place & would definitely come back for the food. Fish soup, croc monsieur, quiche are recommended. I also liked you can take your time here despite the business in this restaurant!

Apr 20, 2024
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Busy spot, but I understand why - the food is great. I definitely recommend the octopus as a starte

Apr 19, 2024
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STEAK FRITES 😍

Apr 17, 2024
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Mussels were absolutely delicious, good wine options & reasonably priced menu. Would definitely come again.

Apr 17, 2024
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One of the best memories in Montreal. Small space but amazing food.

Apr 16, 2024
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4.0

I've been there many times. But it seems the overall experience is less pleasant. My wife wanted a dessert, only reason we booked this place. But they run out of it, on a Saturday at 9pm. Also, portions are smaller & prices higher. & service was just ok when it used to be very good. A disappointment.

Apr 15, 2024
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4.0

Les -: N'aie pas d'allergies alimentaires ou ne soient pas végétalien. Tu ne mangeras pas ou peu. Pas de dessert. Très bruyant au souper. Heure de pointe Réservation si tu veux ne pas attendre. Pas de lait végétal pour café Les +: Amazing carte des vins & délicieux mocktail. Serveurs, bussboy excellents amazing Café espresso délicieux Si tu es intolérant au lactose ils vont t'accommoder avec le canard & légumes. Ambiance finale: vrmt cozy semi chic de tout

Apr 13, 2024
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Very quaint ans ver good food. Highly recommend their desserts!

Apr 12, 2024
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This is a spectacular French restaurant. My friend & I took a day trip to Montreal & found this place on google. We walked in without a reservation & the maître d' was kind enough to seat us as long as we'd be finished by his next reservation. The service was excellent. Since we had to drive back to The States after our visit, the waitress recommended a half bottle of Chardonnay, which was very good. We shared the arancini & bone marrow to start. For our entrees, I had the hanger steak with mashed potatoes & my friend had the duck confit. All of the was delicious & perfectly cooked. The ambiance here is excellent as well. I'd highly recommend coming here if you're going to be in Montreal.

Apr 10, 2024
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Super experience, la Nourtiture & bien presente & tres bonne . Keep some room for a nice desserts.

Apr 10, 2024
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Food fabulous

Apr 9, 2024
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J'y suis allée avec mon mari pour célébrer notre anniversaire. Les rillettes sont délicieuses, l'onglet de boeuf aussi, la cuisson était parfaite. La tartelette au citron & la crème brûlée étaient parfaites pour terminer le repas. Le service est attentionnée du début à la fin.

Apr 9, 2024
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The highlight of my late night dinner was the endive blue cheese nut salad. Best salad enjoyed in my life Thé tartare that followed was another hole in one & the dark chocolate tart always my go to . Took me a while to fall asleep after . But that's ok I drank 2 boréale & a glass of red . Excellent service

Apr 9, 2024
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J'y suis retournée après une dizaine d'années pour y déguster les délicieux os à moelle ou les classiques rognons de veau. & retrouver l'ambiance sympathique où l'on aimait casser la croute entre amis Déçue par le service, les os a moelle mal apprêtés , une soupe sans goût, des bruits de vaisselle insoutenables ou presque. Non je n'y retournerai plus. Ni dans 10 ans , ni jamais. Mes copains non plus. Trop cher pour la qualité L'Express n'est plus ce qu'il était. Françoise 7/3/2024

Apr 8, 2024
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5.0

Traditional French bistro with an extensive wine list.

Apr 2, 2024
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5.0

We visit every time we come to Montreal. The bone marrow the duck confit are must haves every single time

Mar 31, 2024
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