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.
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!
Jul 24, 2025
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If we could give more than five stars, we would do it. The food was amazing: it was flavourful, tasty, & the presentation was impeccable. Our waiter, Kevin, was very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, & professional. There is something special about some of the appetizers: we tried three, & we are going to be back to have some of them again. I've never tasted (veggie) calamari as good as these. Aranchini were soft & had perfectly balanced flavors. All the sauces, even every one of those tiny amounts placed around the edge of a dish, balanced the flavor perfectly.
Overall, this restaurant provides an exquisite experience, & we will be back.
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.
The restaurant had a beautiful & pleasant ambiance. The staff's attitude was acceptable, & the food quality was decent, though I expected a bit more in terms of flavor & uniqueness.
However, the service organization could be improved. We had a reservation for a special occasion, but upon arrival, we had to wait around 7-8 minutes before anyone came to greet us. Although the restaurant seemed to have many reservations that night, only two staff members were handling the floor, which led to delays in service.
The drinks were very flavorful & enjoyable. Overall, I would say about 60% of my expectations were met.
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.
Had the ravioli it was fantastic. 4 stars because we waited over 1.5 hours for our food to arrive. Other patrons had come & gone while we waited. We had both gotten pasta so I am not sure if they made it from scratch but still. An hour & a half is way too long to wait to eat.
Other than that, great place.
Jun 2, 2025
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Very sad experience. My dish arrived 25 min earlier than my friend, & we had to eat separated. I had the mushroom risotto & the taste was pure black pepper & no salt at all. I don't recommend.
Le service le plus lent que j'ai vu. Le serveur n'est jamais venu nous revoir. Il était seul à servir les clients, très mauvaise organisation. Nous étions pressés, donc nous n'avions plus le temps pour dire quelque chose (dû au service lent), mais nos assiettes étaient incomplètes.
Magnifique endroit, avec une atmosphère chaleureuse & agréable. Le service est sympathique. Le brunch est délicieux, raffiné & délicat. Les cafés & les boissons sont également excellent. Même pour les carnivores, c'est une belle découverte pour les papilles !
Au top si vous êtes végétarien ou vegan, options sans gluten dispo
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