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 is described across reviews as a standout vegetarian vegan spot in downtown Montreal with a warm, cozy, sometimes upscale vibe and beautifully presented dishes. Diners frequently praise the wide range of plant based options, creative cocktails, and consistently tasty dishes like pasta, risottos, tacos, dumplings, and the cauliflower, with several noting the vegan burgers and fish tacos as highlights. The service is repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, though a few visits report slow or inconsistent service and occasional kitchen or timing issues, especially during busy periods. Ambiance and decor are often cited as a draw, with romantic lighting or charming spaces, while some guests find the noise or the pacing a bit challenging. Overall, LOV is celebrated as a must visit for veggie lovers, with many expressing intent to return, though a handful of meals fell short on flavor, value, or execution.
If you are attending a conference, keep in mind that the service is slow. (40 minutes to get served) I did not have a lunch time reservation & was seated at the bar. I basically ordered a veggie burger with sweet potato fries & the avocado/beet tartare. The tartare gets a 5/5. The fries were incorrect & the veggie burger is suspiciously similar to a Beyond Beef burger. The atmosphere & presentation are good & it was crowded. I guess I am not following the crowd. Low value for me.
Très belle ambiance, beau décor, staff sympathique.
C'est un peu dispendieux, mais les saveurs sont à l'honneur. Les quantités sont modestes, mais après une poutine (petite pour le prix), un burger Luv délicieux (les burgers sont sans accompagnements donc c'est intéressant de combiner avec une entrée ou un snack) & un dessert (gâteau aux bananes délicieux & pana cota parfaite) j'étais bien remplie, pas sur-remplie. :)
Une belle découverte!
Apr 22, 2026
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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.
The food was so delicious at Lov. & the service was excellent. We ordered the dumplings & calamari. The kids & my husband got the veggie burgers & fries & I ordered the'fish' tacos. The food was incredibly delicious & so filling. The service was incredible...they really took the time to explain the menu & provide us with vegan options. Would give 10 stars if I could. We will definitely be back as soon as we're in town! 100% recommend to everyone, vegan, vegetarian or not!
Aug 12, 2025
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Wow, such a gem in Montreal. Salad, Burger & Cocktails were delicious, atmosphere nice & staff lovely - I would highly recommend for all the veggie lovers!
Le cadre est magnifique & les portions sont généreuses. Dommage que le service ait manqué d'attention : burger servi froid & pas d'eau proposée, alors que d'autres tables en ont reçu. L'expérience aurait pu être meilleur.
Stopped by LOV McGill during a recent trip to Montréal & was pleasantly surprised. I had the house-made vegan burger-not your typical Impossible or Beyond patty, which was a nice change. Flavorful, satisfying, & held together well. Definitely a solid choice if you're looking for a good plant-based burger.
Highly recommend going with the sweet potato fries over the regular ones-they're crispier & have way more flavor.
We liked it enough to come back a second time. I tried the fish taco (also vegan), & it was actually really good-great texture & seasoning, one of the standouts on the menu.
Overall, a great spot for anyone looking for a vegetarian or vegan-friendly meal in a stylish, casual setting. Worth a visit even if you're not strictly plant-based.
Definitely not a good meal unfortunately. Nice staff, nice atmosphere but the food was very sub par. Did not feel Local, Organic & not all vegan. Burgers were just plain beyond meat etc & the California bowl was so so salty with some rotten lettuce included :/. Was excited to try this but would encourage more fresh vegetables etc. & less pre packaged ingredients.
May 5, 2025
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Thanks for enhancing my taste buds. Being a meat lover I tried a vegan classic cheese burger which tasted amazingly like og cheese burger. Hates off guys. At last I would like to give thanks to the server (forgot her name but she is tall & wear black specs) who gave good suggestions to try from the menu item & took care of each small detail of our requirements. Thank you so much. keep it up!!! Highly recommended for All Vegans. Good food & ambience. Must try dumplings, classic cheese burger, salmon tart.
Amazing food, great evening. The dumplings (starter) were so good, followed by a cheeze burger & phish tacos, completed by a lime cheezecake... even my carnivore husband was thrilled!
We had a mixed experience at Lov Restaurant. My boyfriend's vegetarian burger was tasty, & my California bowl was a generous portion. The waitress was friendly & even made me an Aperol spritz that wasn't on the menu, which was a nice touch. However, when we arrived, the host seemed stressed & rushed, giving me a weird look when checking our reservation. He allowed us to choose where to sit, but when we requested a table for two, he firmly said no because it seats four, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. This left us feeling cramped next to other diners. Overall, the food was good, but the service could use some improvement. French translation Nous avons eu une expérience mitigée au restaurant Lov. Le burger végétarien de mon petit ami était savoureux & mon California bowl était une portion généreuse. La serveuse était sympathique & m'a même préparé un Aperol spritz qui n'était pas sur le menu, ce qui était une belle attention. Cependant, à notre arrivée, l'hôte semblait stressé & pressé, me lançant un regard étrange en vérifiant notre réservation. Il nous a permis de choisir notre place, mais lorsque nous avons demandé une table pour deux, il a catégoriquement refusé en disant qu'elle était pour quatre, même si le restaurant n'était pas occupé. Cela nous a laissés à l'étroit, très proches d'autres clients. Dans l'ensemble, la nourriture était bonne, mais le service pourrait être amélioré.
Ever need to book a restaurant for people with limited options due to their food allergies or restraints? This spot is perfect for EVERYONE. Whether they are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-intolerant, lactose intolerant.. you name it, they cater to it all! & it's not just for vegans or vegetarians - this is the perfect place to try plant-based alternatives that will make you forget you're not eating meat. The food was absolutely delicious! So fresh, with good portions. Their dumplings are "famous" for a reason - they were the ideal starter, along with their soup of the day which was gushed over by those who ordered it. (potato, corn & pepper) We all tried the burgers (Big LOV & Truffle) & were not disappointed. For a meat alternative patty, this is one of the tastier I've tried. LOV is a treasure! We need more places like this.
Sep 25, 2024
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Chique & very delicious vegetarian /vegan restaurant with cocktail bar. Had the truffle burger with something close to beyond meat, that was incredibly good. Great waiters.
This place is beautiful! So many little charming details. It's a vegan restaurant. We tried many of the items on the menu: the Brussels sprouts were great, the dumplings were also delicious. The s'nails (stuffed mushrooms) were good & a different offering. The burgers were good but they use the impossible patty, we were hoping for more of a house patty. We tried both the cheeseburger & the truffle burger, good overall. The'fish' tacos were also good, breaded tofu was the'fish'. Great spot for IG photos. But a bit pricey.
Great atmosphere & friendly staff. However I took off 2 starts due to the lasagna coming to the table in a hot container but the food itself was ice cold in the center. The server apologized, I changed to the cheese burger which was good. I would have given 4/5 stars if it wasn't for the fact when we were paying the server apologized again & explained that this issue with the lasagna had been going on for months & the boss refused to listen. On a positive note the rest of the food was delicious & the male bartender (with really short hair or possibly no hair) was nice. He serviced the bar, the tables in front of the bar & was helping servers bring food to the tables.
