For over 25 years, we’ve been feeding our loyal clientele—not to mention all the tourists who flock to the streets of Old Montréal—at our bakery-café-restaurant on rue Saint-Paul. We give it our all: working hard and having fun seven days a week, dedicated to transforming ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary eating experience for everyone who crosses our threshold. The daily lineups outside our doors are eloquent proof of our reputation.
Overall, Olive et Gourmando earns praise for its vibrant flavors and standout items like the Cuban sandwich with pork, pancetta, and melty Gruyere, brightened with lime and cilantro and a smoky chipotle mayo, plus comforting mushroom mac and cheese and good coffee; the newer Royalmount location is admired for its beautiful space and attentive service, with many items described as tasty and well presented, though several reviews note small portions, high prices, occasional service lapses, and some dishes not quite living up to the Old Port reputation.
Nice to sit outside in the summer & bonus that I can have my dog sitting at my feet! Definitely less hectic than the Old Port location which is a plus. Food & coffees are delicious but definitely very pricey.
Je n'ai pas été impressionnée par l'offre du menu brunch. C'était bien, sans plus. Connaissant la réputation du restaurant du Vieux-Montréal, ça m'a surprise.
Le temps était splendide, la terrasse était agréable.
Café savoureux.
Overall disappointing experience. The food was very good, but for 25$ for a sandwich you'd expect at least some sort of side like a salad or fries. The Cuban sandwich was very tasty, & my friend enjoyed her Chicken sandwich. The French toast tasted like plain bread with a side of syrup.
The service however was just plain awful. The waiter was very slow, & also forgetful - I had to ask for the same thing twice, & finally just asked another server who finally came through. I really enjoyed the original location in the Old Port, but this one pales in comparison & simply is not worth it.
I've been to their original location a bunch of times & this new one is awesome too. We had the Cubain, Chicken melt, cardamom knots, French toast, & soba salad. Everything was great! It is a touch expensive though. Highly recommend!
The food itself was really good!
But, their Cuban sandwich isn't comparable to the one in the old port.
I'm giving it 4 star mainly because of this, as I feel the food quality isn't as good as the old port one. Nevertheless very good food!
Their salad is super tasty & light!
One last thing about price, I agree with others it's indeed on the pricier end, but given the decor & the place, I feel it's just priced, just don't expect to be paying a dinner or food court price at this place.
Honestly, the only reason I'm giving 2 stars for the food is the pricing! It was very tasty but nevertheless, it was ridiculously expensive for what is was. I'm siting there a cafe type of place & I'm paying the price of a high end restaurant! Makes no sense. & the worst, is the kids menu. 12$ for a tiny grilled cheese with no sides & not even a drink! Is it normal to pay almost 100$ for 1 adult & 2 kids at a cafe? Yes the place is super nice, the ambiance is great & the service too. But come on. I get that every meal now is 20$ & up regardless of what it is, even for a stupid croissant. But if you're gonna have kids menu, own it & give them something more than a tiny square grilled cheese on a marble platter no one cares about. & don't charge 6$ for a lemonade. That's insane.
Aug 11, 2025
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Restaurant fantastique avec des produits de qualité! Le cubain toujours aussi bon, la salade #24 remplis de saveur, la salade de pomme de terre, une des meilleures que j'ai mangé & les cocktails maison WOW vraiment bon surtout le Tipsy Espresso. Merci à notre serveuse Julia pour un service attentionné & de rendre notre visite plus que agréable.
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Beau restaurant, bonne ambiance. On a peut-être choisi les mauvais items sur le menu (brunch : poched egg & la frittata). Très déçue du rapport qualité-prix.
Excellente expérience au Olive + Gourmando du Royalmount, le service était merveilleux, repas excellents aussi, d'autant plus grâce à notre serveuse Chloé, toujours attentive aux détails & qui nous as fait sentir uniques. Quelle expérience magique!
So excited about the second location of this beloved Montreal institution! The terrace is absolutely gorgeous, the lunch was delicious, & the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. It's the perfect way to enjoy the classic O&G experience without making the trip to the Old Port. A fantastic addition to the city & RM!
