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.
Even if you're not vegan this place is spectacular & delicious! We did dinner here years ago & the quality hasn't gone down one bit. We did breakfast & it was tasty & filling - plus the mocktails were also delicious to the point where we felt like we were getting drunk still. 10/10
Great choice of awesome quality gluten free food, nice service & atmosphere make this place a must have for anyone intolerant to gluten visiting Montreal.
This place is a vegan gem! The menu is creative & diverse, with something for everyone-even non-vegans would love it. I tried caramari fries, buffalo cauliflower wings & the mushroom risotto & were absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh, flavorful, & beautifully presented. The atmosphere is warm & inviting, & the staff are knowledgeable & welcoming. Whether you're vegan or just curious, this is a must-visit spot. I can't wait to come back & try more dishes
A great vegan restaurant. They understood allergies well & brought over a binder over to review the ingredients on each dish. The staff was very friendly & professional. Highly recommend.
Décevant que le menu soit passé de végane à végé mais nous avons eu une super soirée, notre serveur, Félix, était exceptionnel, sympathique & il a rendu notre soirée mémorable!
I brought my partner here for a date night. I wasn't sure if it was going to be intimate enough, but I've been to LOV before & love their menu. It turned out to be a lovely evening & exactly what we needed. The server was attentive, gave recommendations, & I was overjoyed to see some of my favourite item still on the menu as well as many new items that were creative & absolutely delicious. We were full, but still ordered dessert & had absolutely no regrets. LOV has been a favourite of mine because of it's vegan menu, & every non-vegan friend I've brought to this place has always absolutely loved it. This time was no exception; my partner raved about the food. A bonus is that the McGill location borders Old Montreal, so we had a nice romantic walk in the old Port afterwards to digest all the food we ate. Lovely evening.
Amazing food, great evening. The dumplings (starter) were so good, followed by a cheeze burger & phish tacos, completed by a lime cheezecake... even my carnivore husband was thrilled!
We had a mixed experience at Lov Restaurant. My boyfriend's vegetarian burger was tasty, & my California bowl was a generous portion. The waitress was friendly & even made me an Aperol spritz that wasn't on the menu, which was a nice touch. However, when we arrived, the host seemed stressed & rushed, giving me a weird look when checking our reservation. He allowed us to choose where to sit, but when we requested a table for two, he firmly said no because it seats four, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. This left us feeling cramped next to other diners. Overall, the food was good, but the service could use some improvement. French translation Nous avons eu une expérience mitigée au restaurant Lov. Le burger végétarien de mon petit ami était savoureux & mon California bowl était une portion généreuse. La serveuse était sympathique & m'a même préparé un Aperol spritz qui n'était pas sur le menu, ce qui était une belle attention. Cependant, à notre arrivée, l'hôte semblait stressé & pressé, me lançant un regard étrange en vérifiant notre réservation. Il nous a permis de choisir notre place, mais lorsque nous avons demandé une table pour deux, il a catégoriquement refusé en disant qu'elle était pour quatre, même si le restaurant n'était pas occupé. Cela nous a laissés à l'étroit, très proches d'autres clients. Dans l'ensemble, la nourriture était bonne, mais le service pourrait être amélioré.
Oct 26, 2024
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Came here with my boyfriend on Saturday at 2ish pm for Brunch. Brunch ends at 3pm. There were two other tables. We got the chocolate hazelnut pancakes, the sweet waffle, & the truffle fries. The waffle was good. Hot & crispy. Good flavor too. The pancakes were quite cold though & flavorless. I asked the server & he said they were supposed to be Luke warm. He did ask if i wanted to send them back to the kitchen, but if that's how they serve them, then obviously I wouldn't, but I didn't enjoy eating cold pancakes. So keep that in mind. I also realised at the end that it was supposed to come with matcha ice cream as per the menu. I asked the server, he went to get it for me & said they were out of matcha, & gave me vanilla instead. I don't know if the kitchen thought I wouldn't notice, & that's why they omitted it since they were out, or it was an honest mistake. I hope it's the latter. The server was friendly & the service was fine but I'm not sure I'd go back as it wasn't a fantastic meal. I'm dairy intolerant so i get excited when I can have chocolate pancakes/waffles, so I was a bit disappointed. The fries were okay, weirdly not very truffle forward but I liked the dipping sauce. If I went again I'd try something else.
I wanna give more than 5 stars to this phenomenal hip-chic vegan restaurant because I feel it deserves more than just a 4.4 average. Everything about this restaurant was absolutely fantastic-from the aesthetics to the service to the food. If you come for lunch, you basically get an appetizer for free! (1100-1430) I came here for the mushroom risotto & it did not disappoint. How can this be vegan? That's what I kept asking myself. Find out for yourself & come on over!
Oct 10, 2024
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Great atmosphere, service & drinks but mediocre/bad food. If I could I'd round up to 2.5 stars for the great atmosphere, staff & drinks, but the food is poorly thought out & expensive - & the texture of everything was somewhere between perplexing & offensive. Sauces, textures, temperatures & flavours were all mismatched. There were some interesting components in the tofu Benedict, but wow what a miss structurally (when it's easier to eat a bene with your bare hands, it's clear they missed the brief). The LOX bagel was terrible on so many levels, honestly we should have returned it. The waffles were almost fine I guess, but again texture & flavour balance weren't there. There are clever components on the plate, but I think trying to emulate non veg options is a real mistake. PS: There are real Montreal style bagels from actual Montreal bagel shops that are vegan - there is no reason to use the utterly trash American style bagels they've chosen. Inconceivable.
Great vegetarian/vegan restaurant in downtown Montreal. Several of their dishes have both vegan & vegetarian versions. The space is very cute & the noise level isn't bad for a romantic dinner. My wife got the vegetarian truffle mushroom risotto which was excellent. I had the coconut curry with butternut squash on rice with cashews & cilantro which I enjoyed immensely. The brownie dessert could have been better hence the one star reduction. It was over cooked & hard in spots. But overall I'll definitely return next time I'm the city.
Ce restaurant végétalien mérite 5 étoiles à tous les niveaux. J'ai mangé le cheeseburger végane avec des frites à la truffe & j'ai adoré. Le dessert crème brûlée est aussi très bon. la décoration est magnifique & l'ambiance est chaleureuse, très bon endroit pour passer une belle soirée.
Nous avons passé un excellent moment chez Lov McGill, en bonne compagnie, la nourriture était excellente, & la personne préposée à notre table, Félix, était gentil & prévenant comme tout. Merci pour les belles options vegan... cuisine de qualité !
