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L'Orignal

Old Montreal
4.6$$$ & $$$$
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L'Orignal Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
RegionalMarketSeafood/FishFine Dining / UpscaleGreat selection of winesResto-Bar
Restaurant L'Orignal opened in the winter of 2008 to a warm welcome from locals and tourist alike. The room is decked out in chalet decor, and is a little getaway to the country...in the middle of Old Montreal. The kitchen turns out local farm dishes with a modern look. With fun play lists and our variety of cocktails, L'Orignal is a little bit more just your local restaurant.

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Reviews for L'Orignal

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on Google4.5 (700+)
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Review Summary

Reviews describe L'Orignal as a warm, cozy spot with cabin-like charm where the food is consistently exceptional and the service attentive and friendly. Diners praise standout dishes such as poutine with truffle, bone marrow, mushroom toast, tagliatelle, braised beef cheek, and highly regarded specials, with many noting that the menu offers both comforting favorites and refined flavors. The atmosphere is intimate and welcoming, suitable for date nights, small groups, family gatherings, and celebrations like birthdays and New Year toasts, while the staff are frequently described as on point and accommodating. The restaurant is often called a hidden gem and a top choice in the city, though a few comments mention smaller portions or higher prices relative to the plate, and one review recalls a service lapse during a busy night. Overall, the impression across reviews is that L'Orignal delivers elevated comfort food in a cozy setting and remains a go-to for guests visiting Montreal.
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Highly recommend for a cozy dinner. We shared the mushroom toast, Brussels sprouts, tagliatelle, salmon special, & the sticky toffee. Dishes are on the smaller side but the flavours & quality outweigh the size. Service was fantastic, too.

Dec 30, 2025
on Google

We are in Montreal on vacation & we were looking for the best poutine. After reading some reviews we gave this a shot. It was absolutely phenomenal. I have had many poutines but never as good as this. The gravy is a truffle gravy with some spice & Smokey flavour. We had the sticky toffee pudding for dessert which also was incredible. The service was top notch & it was a very charming atmosphere. 10/10 recommend!

Sep 14, 2024
on Google

By far the best poutine I've ever had. The toffee cake was also amazing. Good location, cozy atmosphere, great food. Our waitress Lianne was so friendly & gave us lots of tips about traveling Montréal. We loved this place.

Sep 14, 2024
on Google

Cozy athmosphere & delicious food! The braised beef pasta, truffle poutine, & sticky toffee dessert were my favourites. Great service too!

Jun 8, 2024
on Google

An unbelievable eating experience from start to finish. The Obi King Salmon was absolutely brilliant. Be sure to get the sticky toffee with ice cream for dessert!

May 25, 2024
on Google

This was by far the best meal I've had in Montreal in my several times visiting the city. The ambiance of this restaurant is so cozy & warm that it makes you feel like you're enjoying your meal in a quaint cabin. The food is homey, fresh & delicious. I will absolutely be returning when I go back to Montreal. If you check this place out, make sure to have the sticky toffee pudding!!

Apr 18, 2024
on Google

Our new favourite! Kat & I loved everything from the warm & cozy wood cabin ambiance to the 80s music. The food was incredible, with every mouthful a delight. Service was friendly, accommodating, & attentive. Drinks (cocktails around $15) were excellent. It's quieter before 7:30 & the entrance is a bit off the beaten path (I did not see if there's an alternative, wheelchair-accessible entrance). We walked 9km in the downtown/old Montreal core, looking for a decent place to have dinner, & ironically, this one was just behind our hotel. Like, literally right behind it. We both chose from the daily specials. Kat had the sea bass, which had a parsnip puree & seafood chowder bed. It was fantastic & she loved every bite. I had the duck with pumpkin puree & a fantastic mole sauce. Dessert was an incredible sticky toffee pudding & a mousse that Kat was very cagey about sharing, it was that good. With the two entrees & desserts, a glass of wine & four cocktails, dinner came to a little over CDN$200. Service was perfectly attentive, with water being constantly refilled, empty glasses & plates taken promptly, & friendliness as warm as the ambiance. It's our new must go-to in Montreal.

Feb 25, 2024
on Google

Absolutely delightful place. Exceptional food, exceptional service, exceptional atmosphere. I'd go back in a heartbeat! The truffle poutine was special, the beef medialions were very tender, & the sticky toffee pudding was delish!

Oct 10, 2023
on Google