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.
High quality vegan food, delicious & served by professional & friendly staff. The atmosphere is beautiful, relaxing. This is our new favourite place in DiX30! Highly recommended. People who are not vegan also commented that they enjoyed the vegan & vegetarian dishes. Next level!
The food was amazing & the waitress was so friendly & attentive. If you are looking for a tasty vegan breakfast or brunch in Montreal, LOV is definitely the place to go.
A great place with great vibes & food. Although this place is vegan (which I'm not) I was surprised by the taste of the food. I highly recommend trying the Frites à la truffe & the LOV Lemonade.
The food was good, the service was absolutely amazing. I had organized a dinner for a group of 12 people & they were very accommodating, despite me being last minute. The staff were super friendly, & surprisingly very bilingual as well. The food was very good (as expected). It was a little pricy, but not more than any other equivalent restaurant. The only thing we found to lack was some of the portion sizes. For example, some of our group were excited to try the Pesto Gnocchis. But the portion was not very big, & they were still quite hungry by the end. So that's my only complaint. Overall, I definitely recommend this restaurant. Especially if you're trying to expose people to the positives of a vegan diet!
Jan 27, 2024
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Decided to try a Vegan meal & was pleasantly surprised. Went simple this time with a plant based cheese burger. I could tell from the first bite but then it grew on me. Will visit or try again. Paired the burger with a nice Ale (Alchemiste Red). The starter soup which was carrot based was refreshing.
This place is 100% vegan & 100% great. We made a reservation, highly recommend to do so, & we had high expectations & they were definitely met I'm vegan & my partner isn't. She loved all the food there & didn't miss meat at all. We decided to share 3 plates & it was the better choice because we got to try several things. She really loves the crustini, it was rich & filling. My favorite was the fish tacos. Inside is really nice & fresh looking. The service was great & we didn't have to wait long for our server to check back in on us & get us drinks or what ever we needed right away. I suggest you try it for sure.
Jan 4, 2024
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Boho brunch vibes in a classy, instagram worthy restaurant at LOV. LOV has been on my list for many years & I finally got a chance to go! It definitely lived up to its hype, the quality of the vegan food is amazing. Everything tasted super fresh & delicious. We ordered the chick n waffle (fried oyster mushroom) which was so good you aren't going to miss chicken (we aren't vegan ! ). The tofu Benedict was a favourite for the family, it surprised us & was delicious. The granola bowl is a great option should you not be in the mood for a heavy savoury breakfast either. The golden milk is a warm, cozy, & immune boosting drink that'll be great on a cold winter & fall morning! The mango tango is a good smoothie , that's not too sweet. Thank you for the kind lady for serving my family & I. Although the kitchen had some issues with getting our order, our server made it up to us kindly. Thank you! I recommend reservations via OpenTable.
Beautifully decorated place. However l have had better when it comes to vegan burger & did not like the truffle fries that much, small portion & weird texture. I did not really taste the cheese in the lov cheeseburger, & the vegan patty had a strange dry texture. So-so service.
Dec 3, 2023
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Literally the best restaurant in MTL. I was hesitant at first because it's a vegan restaurant but omg I have never had food so tasty. The dumplings & the escargots are to die for. Thank you for the MTL experience, will be coming back again!
I really enjoyed having a vegan date night at LOV!! The staff were kind & they offered a variety of white wines by the glass (including my favourite type of Chardonnay!) The Kimchi fries came out a little undercooked but the toppings were fantastic. It was a little over salted but easily remedied by their wine :) The food did take long to prepare but was worth the wait. I believe they were hoping to serve all our dishes at the same time. For my main, I had the coconut curry which I was delighted to see served with quinoa (A lower carb substitute for rice! Although they had some rice in it as well which was a tad bit undercooked). In areas for improvement, it was a little cold. Also, for all the food related issues I believe just turning the stove/fryer on a little higher would help the dishes tremendously; with the undercooking & temperature. The highlight was definitely the atmosphere! It felt very peaceful & calming. Everything was near perfect, a few minor adjustments to the food would really make this restaurant a must-see! Either way, I will definitely come again to try other vegan food on their menu! :)
Great restaurant, excellent menus, vegan. I would've liked to see more zest in food, risotto mushroom & coconut curry & of course their dumplings. The only thing needs improvement is making the entrance accessible.
The food was incredible, & the service was fantastic. Love to support vegan restaurants, especially when they show that vegan food is just as good as (or better!) than non-vegan food! Highly recommend their brunch.
