L'Orignal
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L'Orignal

4.6$$$ & $$$$
5 pm - 11 pm
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L'Orignal Montreal - Menu, Reviews & More January 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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My favourite spot to grab a cozy dinner in the old port!

May 28, 2024
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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
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5.0

A Canadian French original, hence the name! Very cozy interior, with a simple, rich & mouthwatering menu! Had the smoked Bone Marrow as an app, the Bison Burger & from the daily specials a shepherd pie, to share. Damn! Every single dish so good! I was reluctant about the Bison Burger & it beats some of the best beef burger I've had! The shepherds pie, was rich yet light...cheesy 🤤 & DELICIOUS!!! Finally, the Bone Marrow was great very yummy & paired with the right ingredients that cut through the richness.

May 24, 2024
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5.0

Great night with a group.of 25 people. Service was on point & the dishes were delicious. Just book your event & they care of everything else. Fantastic!

May 10, 2024
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Repas à en amoureux, tout juste après mon arrivée de France. Petite table en retrait, super ambiance musicale & décoration, service aux petits soins, très bons conseils en plat & en vin. Le burger de bison était excellent avec sa poutine! Prix raisonnable. Nous nous sommes régalés, merci! A recommander!

Apr 27, 2024
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Too bad I finished all the food before I even got to write the review!!!! Food was great! The bartender was awesome! The service was top-notch. We'll definitely come back again!! Always ask them for special/catch of the day. They are always a hit!

Apr 26, 2024
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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
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Encore une fois, une très belle découverte. Bien accueilli, on y mange divinement bien très agréablement surpris

Apr 18, 2024
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Restaurant romantique, on part souvent avec mon mari là-bas ! La bouffe est excellente aussi

Apr 17, 2024
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We showed up on a Saturday night with no reservations & we were seated at the bar. Best move, we had such a great experience! The food was very good the service was beyond. We would absolutely go back for the service & atmosphere alone! Thank you for the hot shots Mike!!

Apr 6, 2024
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5.0

Good food, great drinks, wonderful owner & staff! Great experience.

Apr 6, 2024
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5.0

Personnel à l écoute de ses clients

Apr 4, 2024
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5.0

I'm too full to type.... Ugh... So good! Edit: Revised after a long while & it was even better. These guys know what they're doing.

Mar 30, 2024
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Great little place in downtown Montreal, definitely to try.

Mar 18, 2024
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Fantastic meal, good energy, & warm, friendly service.

Mar 18, 2024
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We had a wonderful night here! The food & service were excellent with staff going above & beyond to make an incredible evening!

Mar 14, 2024
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Excellent restaurant à Montréal, à chaque fois qu'on est allé manger, tous est très bon du repas au service! L'incontournable entrecôte de boeuf viellis est à tester absolument!

Mar 6, 2024
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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
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5.0

Our dinner here was amazing. We started with the Oysters which were outstanding & very unique, was excited to try some from PEI as we rarely see them in New England. We each had specials for our mains & they were also very good & thoughtfully executed. Service was fantastic! We always try to visit new places when we are in Montreal but it will be hard not to stop back in to L'Original when we come back next year.

Feb 23, 2024
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5.0

I've never had a better dining experience. The food. The service. Impeccable. Bravo.

Feb 22, 2024
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