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.
One of the best vegan restaurants I have ever been to, my non vegan boyfriend agrees. While visiting Montreal on vacation, Lov was referred to us by many locals for my birthday dinner .We made a reservation & as soon as we walked in,we knew that it was the right choice. It was bright with beautiful Decor. We were seated immediately even though we were early for our reservation. Both the food & drinks were absolutely amazing. We decided to share plates so we could try more of the menu. I highly recommend doing this! We started off with drinks, a matcha sour martini & a pink everything which we both enjoyed. First we split the soup of the day which was lentil.It was the perfect start. The 2 appetizers we chose were the snails & the calamari which were nothing like we had ever had. FYi,the leftover butter from the snails makes a great dipping sauce for the calamari . For the main course we got the Mushroom risotto & the Lasagna which were delicious .They both exactly what I remembered them as since going vegan ,only better. Lastly,we had to try all 3 desserts which were keylime cheesecake, creme brule & a brownie with Macha ice cream & Berry Couli. both of us agreed that our favorite was the creme brule. The best part of our dinner by far was our waiter Felix. He gave great recommendations & was very attentive.He allowed us plenty of time to try everything that we ordered & never felt rushed but was always there when we needed him with a smile.Hopefully when you visit you will have him taking care of you . He made my whole birthday dinner a night I will never forget.Thanks Felix! Wish we could've made it back on thursday for the chicken & waffles!
Aug 5, 2024
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Great atmosphere & friendly staff. However I took off 2 starts due to the lasagna coming to the table in a hot container but the food itself was ice cold in the center. The server apologized, I changed to the cheese burger which was good. I would have given 4/5 stars if it wasn't for the fact when we were paying the server apologized again & explained that this issue with the lasagna had been going on for months & the boss refused to listen. On a positive note the rest of the food was delicious & the male bartender (with really short hair or possibly no hair) was nice. He serviced the bar, the tables in front of the bar & was helping servers bring food to the tables.
Delicious. The best meal I've had in some time. Watermelon tomato halloumi salad is shockingly good. I can't believe there wasn't a line down the street. Thank you!
Aug 1, 2024
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Stumbled on this gem as I was wandering montreal. The interior is beautiful. The staff was friendly. But the star is their cocktails. Their bar tender is a potions master & watching him whip up the drinks was so much fun. The tango mango smoothie is the best smoothie I've had in the city. There is only so much one person can eat but I'm definitely coming back to try the rest.
Avril 2024 Super bonne nourriture qui satisfait l'appétit. Nous étions trois femmes pour le dîner. C'est un beau restaurant proche de la gare centrale. Il y avait une belle variété d'options. Nous avons choisi le combo du dîner, qui inclut un entrée & un repas. Nous avons mangé le tartare de betteraves. C'était délicieux! Un super mélange de textures & saveurs. J'ai pris le bol mujaddara & la portion est énorme! Encore une explosion de saveur & de textures mais plus subtil. La sauce & les petits oignons croustillants rehaussent l'expérience du bol tiède. Le restaurant n'est pas accessible pour les fauteuils roulants ou les poussettes. Il y avait des chaises hautes. Les salles de toilettes sont non-genrées.
Jul 26, 2024
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A great, unique vegetarian/vegan restaurant with a diverse menu to appeal to plenty of tastes. The mushroom risotto is amazing & there are great, hearty salad options. We also really enjoyed our mocktails. The service was relatively quick & very friendly. Prices are reasonable for the quantity & quality of dishes.
