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.
This restaurant is a great spot with plenty of vegetarian & vegan options. The food is full of flavor & genuinely delicious, & coming from someone who is not vegetarian or vegan, I really loved it. There are so many great choices on the menu.
They also have a wide drink selection, from cocktails & mocktails to smoothies, all highly recommended. The atmosphere is calm & cozy, perfect for an afternoon with friends, a date, or even a book club meetup. Definitely a place worth coming back to.
What an experience!
I have recommended LOV to my non-vegan/vegetarian friends & they have also been blown away with the craftsmanship & curated culinarily experience of LOV. First, the interior design speaks for itself. It's strategically designed & tells a story throughout the space, from the entrance to the bathroom, every moment as been thought out.
It was difficult to choose from the menu because everything sound so delicious, fresh & healthy.
I tried a variety of options & couldn't be more satisfied with out choices. Lastly, cheers to the amazing staff, you folks provided THE best customer service!!
Je suis dans le processus de devenir vegan & c'était une superbe expérience afin de m'y préparer ! J'ai pu en apprendre sur de nouveaux plats & j'ai développé de nouveaux goûts. La cuisine était incroyable! Tout était savoureux, flavourful & en grande quantité. Si je n'avais pas su que c'était végé/vegan, je ne l'aurai jamais deviné!! Je vous recommande clairement les raviolis à la courge. Quoi que tout était excellent👀. De plus, l'ambiance est chaleureuse, calme si vous arrivez tôt & le service à la clientèle est impeccable.
Nous avons passé une super soirée dans ce restaurant ! Les plats étaient délicieux, très goûtus & très bien présentés. Il y a une belle diversité de plat. Le services était efficace & très aimable. Une belle sélection de cocktails maison est aussi proposée.
Je recommande vivement ce restaurant pour passer une belle soirée !
Beautiful gem in Old Montreal. The atmosphere is very charming, with great food options. Our waitress gave excellent recommendations, & the flavours were outstanding. Highly recommended.
Mar 6, 2026
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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.
As a vegan, this was my favorite spot to eat during my stays in Montreal. The staff was always incredibly warm & welcoming & the food always amazing. I've had cauliflower from all over but this cauliflower was easily the best I've ever had, just such flavorful, melt in your mouth goodness. & the tofu benedict at brunch was so good I had it three times. I've also really enjoyed the green goddess salad & coconut curry. My last night in town I was so torn on which of my favorites to order for my last meal & they just so happened to doing a special restaurant week menu where I was able to order the green goddess, cauliflower, curry, & a brownie for dessert, it truly made for the perfect goodbye. I will miss this place & highly recommend it to anyone!
Superb service, the waitress was incredibly sweet & professional. She did not hurry us at all despite ordering 30 minutes before closing time. The restaurant & bathrooms were very clean. Most importantly the food was incredibly tasteful & beautifully plated. All in all, wonderful ambience, short walk from the metro & quick service of incredible food could not recommend this place enough.
Oct 26, 2025
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Nous sommes allées pour le brunch un samedi. Le service était très rapide & professionnel. La nourriture était délicieuse. Très bonnes portions & prix raisonnables.
Je recommande le tofu bénédictine😍
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!
This restaurant was able to accommodate a large group on Pride weekend. Service was prompt & the food was delicious. I highly recommend the roasted cauliflower & the fettuccine carbonara. They make great cocktails too!
I remember watching a buzzfeed video about this place a long time ago & figured if I'd be in the area I would visit. Worthwhile decision! I got seated quickly during lunch hours by really friendly staff. I ordered fish tacos & the kimchi fries (the main point of visiting) which came out quickly & looked very appetizing. The food was delicious & so well seasoned. This spot is vegetarian/vegan based & I feel it proves that meat doesn't always shine. The atmosphere was also felt very inviting & chill. I highly recommend coming here & getting some great food!
Wow, such a gem in Montreal. Salad, Burger & Cocktails were delicious, atmosphere nice & staff lovely - I would highly recommend for all the veggie lovers!
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.
Nous étions venu il y a 2 ans, mais cette fois ci le service était très lent, personne pour nous accueillir, il y'avait clairement un manque de personnel !
Le cocktail était correct, on voyait que le barman avait de l'expérience. Le plat très bon ! J'ai pris des pattes façon carbonara.
Par contre le service & les plats étaient très lents à arriver, & que dire du dessert! J'ai commandé une crème brûlée, mais ne vous attendez pas à un semblant de crème brûlée. La crème est pâteuse & surtout le sucre par dessus : des petits cailloux durs comme de la pierre.
Ne la prenez surtout pas.
Je ne recommande pas particulièrement ce restaurant. Même si ce n'est sûrement pas la faute du personnel, le management n'est pas bon & ça se répercute sur l'expérience client, le pire pour un restaurant qui ne nous verra pas revenir.
J'ai vraiment tout aimé de mon repas la boisson, l'entrée & le plat principal. Le service était rapide & toutes les personnes de la soirée on été très polies & souriantes avec moi. L'ambiance est agréable également c'était très calme & jolie à regarder. Je recommande fortement de l'essayer même si vous n'êtes pas végétarien.
