Since its creation, Lola Rosa is non-vegetarians' favorite vegetarian restaurant. We want to prove that eating without meat is possible and delicious. We offer appetizing dishes inspired from our mothers and grand-mothers. A ragout, a curry, chilli, tomato tart and lasagna are some items found on the menu. We serve you, in a homely manner, the best Nachos in town! All in a warm decor. Try one of our local beers to pair with those Nachos. And if that's not enough to inspire you, or if you are looking for ideas for your next philosophy class, all you need to do is open our table drawers.
Lola Rosa comes across as a warm, welcoming vegan spot where everything is homemade and portions are generous, with a cozy vibe that many reviews describe as perfect for a casual dinner or a weekend brunch. The menu offers a wide range of crowd pleasers, from nachos and lasagne to curries, braised tofu, hemp burger and cheesesteak, with desserts like a hot brownie served with coconut ice cream, and the drawers of notes at each table are a playful and well-loved detail. Service is repeatedly praised as friendly and attentive, though a few visits note occasional delays or inattentiveness during peak times. The food is widely celebrated for being flavorful, fresh, and reasonably priced, and the place is frequently recommended even to non vegans who want a tasty, satisfying meal. Some comments mention limited salad variety or certain dishes needing more sauce or balance, and a small number of desserts or cocktails miss the mark, but the overall consensus is that Lola Rosa delivers a delicious, comforting vegan experience worth returning to.
Stopped in for dinner because our hotel was close by & we were wanting some vegetarian food. The patio was in a busy spot & nice for people watching. The food was excellent, all four of us loved our meals, even our meat loving son. The chickpea fries & the sauce that came with it were delicious. My daughter had the Caesar salad & she said it was very good, the'bacon' bits & fried capers were a nice touch. My wife had the lasagna & she said you could not even tell it was vegan, she loved it. While we will probably not be back to Montreal anytime soon, coming from Nanaimo, hopefully other people stop in for a delicious vegan meal.
The food is good. I liked the Chilli Platter. It had good balance of spices & tanginess. We also ordered a Toast Cajun but that was okay. They tried resembling it to the taste of actual meat & being a vegetarian, i didn't like it Atal. Maybe will be back someday for Nachos & Burge
Jul 4, 2025
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A very warm reception with a detailed explanation of the menu for a first time visitors, I'm the one of them. The help you chose variety of delicious options in menu, this is Vegan restaurant which is good for both vegetarians & Vegans. Menu has filling options with plate full of quantity with a home made quality food. Worth a try #Curry #Chilly #LoadedNachos #Soup
This has been my favorite place to eat in Montreal so far. Really cute little place with little wooden top tables with drawers that have little notes in them various people have written over the years. The menu is eclectic but vegetarian/vegan. Has a number of hemp dishes which were unique. I had a very flavorful grilled tofu, veggies & rice dish with a really unique maple sauce. My wife had the hemp burger. Both were delicious. The carrot cake was very good. I love a good spice cake & this fit the bill. It was light on the icing which I actually appreciate but some might not. Took one point of ambiance because the acoustics of the room were very loud & seemed to amplify voices making it very hard to hear with all the folks talking at once. Will definitely visit here next time I'm in Montreal.
I got the vegan gyro sandwich at Lola Rosa & let me tell you it was one of the best sandwiches I've had in my life. As a vegetarian it's so hard to find sandwiches that are high in protein & delicious. This sandwich exceeded my expectations, & contained unique ingredients like grilled seitan & vegan tofu feta- these are plant-based protein variations that I've never tried before. The innovation is amazing. I would 100% reccomend this restaurant to any vegan/vegetarian who is visiting Montreal. I will be back again (hopefully when I get into McGill!!!) Update: It was so good, I came back the next day & ordered the same thing!
Visiting from out of town & found this place after walking around McGill & could not be happier with the find! Absolutely loved everything about Lola Rosa & all the small touches that made the space even more special (the notes in the drawers were so cute). We had a primarily vegetarian group & everyone was so excited about all the options & the service was phenomenal. The beet tartare was a crowd pleaser & the lasagna was the perfect end to our night. Could not recommend them enough!
During my last day in Montreal, I researched the best vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Montreal, & Lola Rosa appeared. I'm so glad I decided to make the trip (it's located in a beautiful, quaint neighborhood). I received the best service from the lovely server, Meadow, & the owner, Eric, who gave the most vibrant explanation of the menu. The Caesar salad & cheesesteak were to die for. I was happily full but still had a delicious mango basil sorbet. I absolutely loved my time in Montreal, but Lola Rosa was the icing on the cake! I recommend this plant-based diets & meat waters alike!
Aug 13, 2024
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Amazing spot to dine if you are a vegetarian or vegan! Stopped by early in the afternoon & received a warm & hospitable welcome! We had the steak & cheese sandwich & the burrito & they were absolutely outstanding! Prices were very reasonable which is hard to find these days!
The best Vegetarian / Vegan spot we've been to in a long time, the dishes are cleverly crafted & our host Meadow was a delight to interact with! We'll be back with friends.
i didn't know vegetarian food could be good until i tried lola rosa. i came here often as a mcgill student when i lived in the neighborhood & my favourites were the spinach lasagna & the nachos. the little drawers at each table made each visit memorable. my friends & i loved to read the notes & add our own to the collection.
I'm personally not a vegetarian nor vegan, but certainly open to try new ways to enjoy lunch or dinner. The food was really good of taste (complements to the chef). & the lady of the house was also very friendly during service. Enjoyed the atmosphere in the room. Certainly will advise this place to friends travelling to Montreal. Greetings from a Belgium visitor.
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Comida vegetariana sensacional. Experimentamos em 2018 porque meu filho estava vegetariano e adoramos a montanha de nachos e a salada ceaser. Voltamos 4 anos depois e a comida estava maravilhosa. O prato de tofu estava incrível. O preço é justo, o serviço é ótimo. Detalhe: abra as gavetas das mesas e leia os bilhetinhos... pode escrever um também.
One of the best vegetarian food I have ever eaten. I’m an Asian, we have our own masalas, & I used to think nothing can match that. However, this place is the best place to dine in if you are near by.
Only complaint is the waiting time. We waited for 30 to 49 mins for the food & the restaurant was not that busy.
There was a French speaking waiter. He communicates little in English, but he can suggest best dishes, & he was good with servicing the food too.
Overall I’m happy.
Excellent vegetarian food. Hibiscus mojito had top much rum to my liking, but we can agree that's a nice problem to have generally. Veg brownie was great too.
Honestly, I didn't know this was a vegan restaurant. I love vegetarian but not Vegan. I didn't know when I booked & I have to say, I am so happy I didn't know or I wouldn't even have tried it. We were a table of 13 & all of us tried a variety of foods on the menu. I have to say, the food was fantastic & absolutely delicious. The staff is accommodating, & the service was wonderful. It's small little place, & the manager went out of his way to ensure we could sit together. It seems to be almost always full so reservations are highly recommended. I love this place & food is to die for. Im looking forward to going back & they deserve 5 stars all the way.
