L'Express s'impose comme une référence incontournable de la culture bistro, illustrant un engagement profond envers les techniques culinaires françaises traditionnelles grâce à une carte rigoureuse et précise. La cuisine se spécialise dans les préparations de viandes crues, notamment les tartares signatures qui constituent l'emblème indissociable de l'identité gastronomique du lieu. L'établissement présente un décor caractéristique composé de sols en damier, de chaises en bois courbé et d'un long comptoir en zinc structurant l'espace principal. Le personnel assure un service rapide et technique, maintenant une cadence constante au sein de la salle animée. Le menu privilégie les classiques tels que les os à moelle, le confit de canard et une sélection de fromages artisanaux, reflétant une loyauté absolue aux standards culinaires classiques. Chaque assiette témoigne d'une volonté d'excellence technique et d'une exécution constante parfaitement maîtrisée.
L'Express est largement reconnu comme une institution montréalaise incontournable qui capture avec succès l'atmosphère authentique et animée d'un bistrot parisien classique. De nombreux clients louent la qualité constante des classiques de la cuisine française tels que le confit de canard, le steak frites et leur bocal de cornichons signature, soulignant souvent le service professionnel et attentionné comme une marque de fabrique de l'expérience. Bien que le restaurant soit fréquemment célébré pour son ambiance énergique et son excellent rapport qualité-prix, certains convives trouvent l'environnement très bruyant et bondé, ou ont rencontré des irrégularités occasionnelles dans la préparation des plats et les standards de service. Malgré ces avis mitigés, l'établissement demeure une destination prisée tant pour les repas décontractés que pour les grandes occasions, la plupart des visiteurs recommandant vivement de réserver pour s'assurer une place dans ce pilier de la scène gastronomique locale.
People rightly love this place for the authentic & relaxed French bistro atmosphere & energy. The food is ok, wait staff excellent, & very good value for money. Highly recommend.
Great fun night out with friends. If you're looking for no frills, decent wine, decent food, decent price, & relaxing night out - this is it. The vibe is fresh & lively. If you can manage your way to dessert, the lime sorbet is recommended.
Best meal I've had...hands down. Was blown away. Duck confit was by far the best meal but nearly everything on the menu looked amazing. Texture of the duck's delicate skin with the tender meat inside made me want to savor every bite. Surrounded by crisp brussel sprouts & mushrooms only added even more greatness to an already perfect meal. Filling & affordable. Was able to make a reservation that same day an hour beforehand & even walked in early & was seated for a large party of 8. Maple Porfitoroules & creme brûlée also highly recommended. Meal came with tons of complimentary pickles, spicy mustard, & bread. Perfection. Wouldn't have had it differently any way
2 déc. 2023
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Best French bistro around. Great selection of traditional French bistro fare. Great wine selection. Impeccable service. Highly recommended.
Upd-20231005: Been back a couple times post-pandemic, food quality has been consistent, but like most places, they're being challenged staff-wise, but overall a great place to enjoy an excellent meal.
On revient à l'Express pour retrouver les classiques des mythiques brasseries parisiennes. Après toutes ces visites à l'Express, je n'ai jamais été déçu. Ce soir, j'ai opté pour le potage à l'oseille, la mousse de foies de volaille aux pistaches, les raviolis maison & pour dessert, les profiteroles à l'érable. Comme toujours, j'ai bien apprécié mon repas & en plus, j'ai eu droit à un service attentionné & respectueux ainsi qu'à de judicieux conseils de la part de Jacques, le barman. Jacques m'a recommandé une chartreuse jaune qui termine très bien un repas & que j'ai beaucoup apprécié.
This is a very famous French restaurant in montreal. Strongly recommend to stop by!
No sign was seen, so you may need to look at the map carefully to find this place. The menu was written with a script that I was not able to read well, so I chose my menu from Google review pictures.
It is a busy place, I didn't expect to be very kind service. But they served better than I expected ^^
I couldn't make a reservation for our party, which was 3. (Recommed to make a reservation 1 or 2 weeks before you go for the dinner)Then I just walked in at their opening time. It worked. We could have seated at the bar.
The dress code was not mandatory. That worked for tourists.
I live in New York. None of the places can really beat the prices. For me, the food prices were very gernerous compared to its popularity.
Bewildered as to why this place gets the hype that it does.
Started with Fish Soup. It was a tomato puree with maybe fish blended into it? There was fish flavor, but at close to $20, it would have been nice to see actual chunks of fish in it & a much better flavor.
The baguette served tasted of poor quality or it was just old. Butter was hard. No bread plate so you just get the table full of crumbs.
I ordered the housemade ravioli, which was bland. I could tell that the ingredients were legit, but there was no flavor...just a concentrated meat flavor. Luckily there was a pepper grinder on the table. How about some tarragon? Or just even parsley? This dish was almost $30 as was forgettable.
Service was painfully slow, so we skipped dessert & got out of there. I have no idea why this place is highly recommended. Save yourself the disappointment & go anywhere else. The prices vs quality/flavor as not in your favor.
Réservée une soirée délicieux!
Le crème fraîche au kataifi was rich, & balanced perfectly with the grilled onions
Le pieuvre was the best dish of the ones we ordered. It was soft & the piperade complemented it perfectly
Le canaird confit first looked beautiful & despite it's greasy appearance was super light, soft, & perfectly seasoned. The leeks accompanying it made it an absolutely perfect main.
& I cannot forget the pickles presented with the bread after we sat down. The pickles were the best seasoned ones I have had with such dimension in flavor
Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Montréal for the first time
The staff was friendly & very patient with my stale French speaking XD
Ce resto nous avait été recommandé pour un petit déjeuner en ville, ce fut une déception. Seul une omelette perdue dans l'assiette avec un morceau de tomate, 2 rotis refroidies & non beurrées dans une autre assiette, aucune confiture, rien de bien impressionnant pour le prix. Nous ne retournerons pas.
