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 widely regarded as a standout plant-based spot in downtown Montreal, praised for its cozy, stylish ambiance and attentive service. The menu is celebrated for creative vegan and vegetarian dishes, colorful bowls, dumplings, arancini, and a varied drinks list that includes flavorful mocktails. Many reviewers highlight breakfast and brunch options like the energy bowl and tofu Benedict, though a few note that some dishes can be hit or miss and portions or prices can feel steep. The dining room is described as photo-friendly and upscale yet comfortable, making it a popular choice for dates and celebrations. Dietary accommodations, including gluten-free options, are frequently appreciated. There are some criticisms about slow service, inconsistent pacing, or dishes arriving tepid or under-seasoned, and a few mentions of value concerns or menu changes. Overall, LOV is seen as a strong pick for vegetarians, vegans, and curious diners seeking inventive plant-based cuisine, with notable flavors and presentation but with occasional service fluctuations.
Really not worth the price tag. The food is only ok. Fries were definitely not tasty. For that price, you can't go wrong with BVRGER by Christian Ventura.
WOW! WOW! WOW! la nourriture était EXELLENTE. Encore aujourd'hui je n'en reviens pas. Je me suis régalé avec mon amoureux. J'espère que se sera le même cuisinier à ma prochaine visite!!!!!!
Went with a group of about 10 & were seated in the far back. As a bigger group we had to order off of a $45 or a $55 pre-fix menu with 2-3 choices, which was a bit of a bummer. Lovely atmosphere & decor & servers were friendly but it took 30 minutes for a server to come around to take our order once we all arrived, & then another 40 minutes until our appies. It was a full house, so I get that the servers would be somewhat busy but that's a bit much. The dumplings were tasty, as was the cheesecake & the lemonade. The pesto gnocchi, on the other hand, I found gummy & lacking in seasoning. Pan-frying the gnocchi would add texture. A bit of fresh ground pepper & a few cherry tomatoes would lighten up the dish.
Feb 11, 2024
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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!
Beau décor. Personnel accueillant & souriant, Emma L. au service impeccable. Tous les convives étaient heureux de leurs plats, bonnes portions & surtout bon goût. Entre autres les calmars & un très léger enrobage
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.
The food was great, we came for dinner in the evening, we made a reservation. This was our first time trying orange wine & it didn't disappoint, it was flavourful & not too dry. For starters we had the dumplings, they were nice & cooked to have a good crunch when biting into them & the kimchi fries, the sesame dressing was amazing, we had to ask for more dressing as there wasn't enough on the fries. For mains we had the creamy gnocchi pesto & the mushroom risotto, both tasted amazing. Both were flavourful & it doesn't make you miss meat at all. Overall a good experience & would recommend others to try the restaurant.
Jan 17, 2024
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Very nice restaurant with well priced food. Got the salmon tartare & truffle burger. Both were very good & was about 40 all together. One staff (though it was a sunday) so she was really busy & we waited on our food longer then expected. Onle rate for 4/5 because creme brulee was pretty bad (tasted like scotch pudding) my friends got the curry & absolutely loved it to bits
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.
