A vegan and vegetarian restaurant serving botanical cuisine. LOV is a vision. An obsession and desire to go back to basics. We celebrate what the Earth gives us in each of our dishes, in all of our creations. Learn more about our approach to, and perspective on, food.
LOV receives praise for a vibrant plant-based menu with creative bowls, cauliflower dishes, dumplings, pancakes, and a memorable fish-free taco lineup, paired with an inviting cozy chic ambience and drinks. The service is frequently described as warm, knowledgeable, and attentive, with many noting great recommendations, though a number of visits mention slower or inconsistent service and occasional crowding during peak times. Several reviews highlight generous portions and strong flavors, including standout items like roasted cauliflower, mushroom risotto, carbonara, arancini, and the beet tartare, while a few diners feel certain dishes lack punch, temperature issues or are overpriced relative to portions. The vegan and vegetarian options are often described as offerings that can satisfy non-vegetarians as well, and the atmosphere is repeatedly described as romantic or date-night friendly with a modern, open space. Some critiques focus on value, with mentions of higher prices, limited vegan desserts, or a brunch menu that changed with fewer vegan options. Overall, LOV is regarded as a standout plant-based dining spot in Montreal with consistently positive impressions of food quality, drinks, and ambiance, even as a minority of experiences call for improvements in service speed, consistency, and value.
Amazing Vegetarian restaurant with great variety, taste & ambiance.
The staff was amazing too. The server who took care of our table was so sweet & accommodating. I was pregnant so she took extra care of our food according to my needs.
We had the ravioli, LOV burger & dumplings. Loved them all.
LOV is a must if you are in town. Very few gems like this in the area. We went for dinner & then brunch the next day. Menu is amazing, drinks card perfect, service on point & the ambiance is so cozy. Very attentive to food sensitivities. We need more plant based awareness. We need more delicious LOV!
The place is beautiful. The food itself is okay. The vegan attempt at making seafood with plants yet charging seafood orices is probably the least favorite part of our experience. Food is visually appealing but the flavor is not really there.
The service was ok, nothing spectacular or terrible thus 3/5, atmosphere is a 4/5 the place is nice for pictures. The food was terrible, the Shakshuka looks nice on the picture but the egg was not runny & should be poached. The sauce tasted like it just came out of the can with no salt or seasoning. For that price you can get a decent shakshuka at Pigeon cafe, L'avenue, cafe velora, Shay or basically anywhere. The coffee was bland & the $11 Tango Mango is made with frozen fruits & oasis juice. Overall I would not recommend this place, ok for meeting friends to catch up but not to actually eat something half decent.
What an absolute gem! I'm so pleased I found this amazing veggie & vegan restaurant on the Happy Cow app. I actually went twice in one day because the food was that good & my hotel is right opposite, so it couldn't have been more convenient.
For breakfast I had the energy bowl, which was lovely & fresh, although I think it could have done with a little more granola or perhaps some cacao or extra nuts for added texture.
For dinner I chose the California bowl with sweet potato fries & a Virgin-ini mocktail. The fries were crispy & perfectly seasoned, & the bowl was a rainbow of colour, with all the flavours complementing each other beautifully. I don't usually order mocktails, but this one was delicious & so well presented it genuinely felt like a treat.
The staff were very attentive. I was seated & had my order taken quickly, & the food arrived promptly too, which I really appreciated as a hungry solo traveller. I loved the feel of the place, & I'm so glad I saw it in the evening with the lanterns all lit. It created such a warm, atmospheric setting.
I'll definitely return next time I'm in the area.
Feb 15, 2026
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We went for Valentines Day yesterday, food was good, unfortunately the service was terrible. They didnt have enough tables despite everyone coming with a reservation. We saw a couple calling the paramedics as it seems allergy instructions werent followed. They told us one of the main courses was no longer available to then bring me that dish semi-warm. We ordered drinks that never came. Overall not the best Valentines experience.
Fui pela primeira vez ao restaurante para o dia de Sao Valentim com a minha companheira e devo dizer que fiquei surpreendido pelo lado negativo.
Chegamos às 7:15 e fomos bem atendidos, as bebidas chegaram 25 min depois, lento mas nao assim tao grave, o menu era composto por 4 pratos (todos que posso deduzir que já estariam prontos a confecionar, sou cozinheiro à 10 anos e sei muito bem como uma cozinha funciona) para receber a sopa foram mais 20 minutos e para as entradas 20 minutos a mais (e todas as dozes era minúsculas🫤) passados mais nao sei quantos minutos recebi o meu risotto (estava muito bom🤌🏻) mas para melhorar a situaçao o prato da minha namorada demorou mais 10 minutos a chegar, impensável levar apenas um prato para uma mesa sobretudo no dia de Sao Valentim, enfim.
A sobremesa fois um brownie que honestamente era uma dose para uma pessoa apenas, houveram mais pontos a dizer sobre o serviço mais nao quero escrever um testamento😂. Para concluir, a comida era boa e acredito que pelas reviews o restaurante é muito bom mas devo dizer que se devem organizar melhor para inventos como este pois acho impossível cometer estas falhas sobretudo com um menu fácil como o de ontem.
Went for Saint Valentine's Day. My girlfriend is allergic to walnuts. I made sure to specify that during the booking. We then mentioned that again at the restaurant itself. Waiter noted this etc. Dinner goes well & then comes dessert. & guess what was in the dessert? Walnuts.
Got us a very romantic trip to the hospital in the ambulance. The paramedics were lovely. The restaurant? Never again.
Fabuleux resto pour un moment doux & paisible, à la fois délicieux & avec cette qualité de service qui fait du bien. On y retourne autant de fois qu'il le faut pour essayer chacun des items sur le menu ! Manger végé n'a jamais été aussi succulent !
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C'était ma première visite au restaurant LOV & j'ai adoré! Super belle découvrir. Ambiance chaleureuse, service impeccable, nourriture très bonne. Je suis intolérante sévère au gluten & j'ai vraiment apprécié avoir des options sans gluten. C'est aussi rare d'avoir des choix de desserts sans gluten. Un beau coup de coeur restaurant!
My fiancée & I celebrated our engagement dinner here, & it was the perfect choice. The lighting was romantic, the tables were lovely, & the food was fantastic. We ordered the arancini, the carbonara, & the risotto, & we inhaled everything. The carbonara in particular was a standout-that mushroom sauce recipe could be in a vault & guarded 24/7. Thank you to the entire staff for the wonderful, thoughtful experience!
