L'Express

George

2.0

The most overhyped restaurant in Montreal? Maybe. Not sure what the Michelin guide sees in this place. Service felt pretentious, rushed & impersonal. Bread tasted cheap. Starters were mediocre (we took the hareng & fish soup). Main dishes were both served cold. Steak frites had potential, but was freezing cold. My girlfriend & I did not like the raviolis either. I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately fell short in all aspects.

Mido

5.0

An institution… for a reason…

Alan

5.0

C'est parfait, on adore l'Express. La nourriture est délicieuse & le service est exceptionnel. On y va toujours quand on est à Montréal.

Maïra

4.0

Classique bistrot français, bonne cuisine & bonne portions.

Kasia

1.0

Terrible. This place confuses the word'bistro' with a'sloppy dinner.'

There are a million lovely restaurants down the street with the same price point so spare yourself & have an enjoyable evening avoiding this place.

Crammed tables, super loud & not with ambience but dishes & cutlery clattering.
Very bright lights during late evening dinner service, no music (at least couldn't hear it). We noticed the bad ambience immediately but thought all the good reviews must mean excellent food. We ordered the beef carpaccio to start duck & steak frites for mains. Shortly after the server delivered a gross jar of communal pickles & a mustard crusted over from sitting out too long. Cold piece of dry baguette to'enjoy.' Beef carpaccio was ok.
The steak was short of ok & the fries were soggy & warm & I could taste old oil. No other sides just a sloppy steak & gross fries. Presentation was terrible. No quality check. Duck was good but at nearly $40 a meal thank the lord something was decent.
I don't know who is writing all the excellent ratings, questionable.

Pamela

5.0

Went at 10PM on a Friday for dinner with my boyfriend. No wait, we sat at the bar & had the most lovely dinner. Steak was melt in your mouth. Salmon was delicious. Service was quick & attentive. Vibe was immaculate. & don't get me started on the pickles & homemade mustard….

Heena

5.0

We were forced (in a good way) to be here by our uber driver & we're so glad he did that!

Montréal version of French food they say. They have an amazing menu but we were looking for something light so went with the Fish soup which was a banger!

Duck confit & tartare is very much recommended here.

Waiting to be back soon to try more🤌🏻

Cindy

5.0

It was my first time there. The service was super friendly, very attentioned too. They timed the drinks, the appetizers, & the main dish perfectly. They had great wine suggestions to match the food.
The place is very lovely & cozy. It could get a bit loud specially cause it's always full, but the service, the food, & the experience are totally worth it.
Definitely a gem I'd recommend.

Jean-Simon

5.0

The duck was delicious!

Tracy

5.0

We really enjoyed this restaurant. The atmosphere is a classic French bistro . All of our food was very flavorful & delicious. Our server, Rachel, was amazing! The only complaint is the noise level is high but it adds to the ambiance here. Highly recommend!