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.
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.
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.
Feb 14, 2026
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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 !
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!
My sister & I were on a vacation & were looking for a vegetarian place. So glad we found this place. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by our host. There were lots of options to choose from. I chose carbonara & my sister opted for a California bowl. We also ordered dumplings for starters. Everything tasted so good. I loved my food a lot, the best pasta I've ever had.
Tbh, it used to be very average & now its straight up bad. Went for brunch after mot going for +1 year & i do not want to go back ever. The food is not good & overpriced, service slow but nice. The only thing it has going is the decor & location.
We visited Montreal & were looking for vegetarian options when we found LOV. This place is truly amazing, & the vibe is very aesthetic. Their crispy fish tacos(vegan & made up from soy protein not from fish) & Black Pearl mocktail is scrumptious-definitely a must-try if you enjoy fruity flavors with a hint of lavender.
The food was good, but we got scammed? on the sparkling water bottle. We were charged $16 ($8 x 2) just because we were two people. The receipt says'750ml x 2' but we only got a single 750ml bottle & that we only drank half too.
Feels scammy.
Je suis allée plusieurs fois à LOV, mais j'ai vraiment été déçue la dernière fois. Les quantités ont diminué & les prix ont augmenté. Mon crostini aux champignons se résumait à une très très fine tranche de pain (pour 20$ le toast pourquoi ne pas faire une belle tranche consistante?) avec une toute petite poignées de champignons très salés. Nous avons demandé de la mayonnaise sur le côté & avons reçu de l'aïoli. Mon amie a demandé une salade à la place des pommes frites. Ils ont chargé le même prix pour l'assiette (supposée être toast + les pommes frites) en retirant les pommes frites & on chargeant un supplément pour la salade. Franchement?
C'était ma dernière fois à LOV.
