Reviewers consistently praise Place Carmin for a beautiful Old Montreal setting, a modern yet elegant ambiance, and a dining experience that works well for brunch, dinner, or private events. The French menu attracts high marks with numerous dishes described as delicious and well cooked, including bone marrow, duck a l'orange, arctic char, gnocchi, and a variety of inventive starters and desserts. Service is frequently called attentive, professional, and friendly, with many servers earning specific praise, while a few notes mention slower service when the restaurant is busy or a billing hiccup. The private rooms and event hosting receive steady compliments, with guests citing seamless organization for birthdays, group lunches, and corporate gatherings. Several reviews suggest the experience can feel Michelin-worthy and highlight the quality, presentation, and atmosphere that keep guests returning whenever they are in Montreal. Even where portions or value are debated, the overall impression remains highly favorable thanks to the caliber of ingredients, the refined décor, and the consistent hospitality. In sum, Place Carmin is described as a standout favorite and a must return for many, a neighborhood gem that delivers on ambiance and cuisine.
A great find. Michelin recommended is a bonus. We had gougères, veal tartare (one of the standouts),coquilles St-Jacques (scallops in a potato puree), razor clams (also memorable), the blood pudding tarte tatin (not for everyone, but very French!) & the roast beef dish that looked almost too pretty to eat. I also highly recommend the Paris-Brest.
The staff are very friendly & attentive. Fantastic cocktails & a good wine list. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a delicious dinner.
Une salle privée nous avait été réservée au 2ème étage afin de souligner l'anniversaire d'un ami. Un cocktail & de petites bouchées nous attendaient à notre arrivée. Par la suite, une table d'hôte super généreuse était offerte avec un choix de 3 menus. Superbe présentation & les aliments parfaitement cuisinés. Le service a été impeccable. Merci à toute l'équipe.
Dec 14, 2025
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After I went there yesterday I can definitely say that it's my favorite restaurant in Montreal.
I went there to celebrate a special occasion for two & our table was a bit surrounded by others so I asked on reception to move us, & they did!
The evening was amazing. Cocktail that I had had a rich taste & classic french elegance. We ordered a fish for two & the portions didn't disappoint.
I would strongly recommend this place to everyone!!
Incredible experience! Found this place on the Michelin list & truly cannot believe they don't have star - very worthy of one. Trevor our server was phenomenal through & through, the cocktails were impeccable, & I might consider this place as my last meal - that's how good the food was.
Where do I start? The food was creative, so incredibly good, high-quality, & unlike anything I've had before. The service was so polite & professional, & frankly patient with my party. I really appreciate how accommodating the staff was. The cocktail menu was excellent- a lot of cool & interesting drinks that I've never seen an iteration of on any other menu. Try the fig/raisin/yogurt drink, I forget the exact name. The space is beautifully appointed, modern, & super clean. All the trappings of a white table restaurant with none of the stuffiness. I cannot wait to return. This was the highlight of our long weekend trip. Thank you so much to the staff, see you soon!
FABULOUS!!! My husband & I had a lovely dining experience here on Saturday night. We had a lovely greeting as soon as we walked in, were seated towards the front of the main dining room, & was immediately greeted by our lovely waitress. She was personable, professional, & personable & really added to the wonderful experience! The restaurant has super high ceilings, a bar towards the back, outdoor dining (not open yet), & has a cool, light, airy vibe. We ordered cocktails which the bartender brought to our table, veal tartare canape, beef tartare app, the duck & sea bream, plus profiterol & crepe Suzette. Everything was superb, divinely French, beautifully plated, beautifully presented by the runners, perfectly flavored, & delicious at every bite. We are VERY happy with this neighborhood gem & look forward to going back. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Tellement tellement bon! Nous avons la chance d'avoir accès a un condo juste en face de La Place Carmin depuis déjà un bon moment. Peut-être que la proximité extrême nous amenait à chercher ailleurs, mais nous n'étions jamais allé. Quelle erreur, nous traverserons sans aucun doute la rue à nouveau. Le tartare de boeuf, les Cavatelli au champignon, la bavette , les Cocktails, les patisseries…! Tout était parfait!! Nous allons y retourner a chaque visite à Montréal sans faute!
Dec 29, 2024
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First time eating here, surpassed my expectations. Honestly only booked here because all of our usual restaurants were booked up, was expecting a mediocre meal. But wow!!!! Easily a 9/10 dinner. We tried 4 of the little canapés, all delicious. The french onion soup, foie gras, & the duck orange were all excellent. Also tried 2 different cocktails, both super unique & delicious. In addition to the great food, service was friendly & super accommodating to our allergies. Will 10000% be returning, this place might have earned a spot in our regular rotation!!
Always a great choice. Outstanding food, great wine list & cocktails & consistant excellent service. Group, couple, or friends catch up at the bar, Place Carmin is great for all occasions. Beautiful terrace in the summe
Beautiful & stylist place for meat lovers, amazing steaks with different choices of sides dishes & choice of sauce to go with the steak. My favorite are the shrimp cocktails, a steak served with asparagus, bearnaise or pepercorn sauce crispy french fries
Excellent service, friendly, efficient & attentive. Had a three course meal in under an hour. Beef tartare was delicious, a little salty but still great. Cavatelli was alright, felt like something was missing. I only later realized that according to the menu there was supposed to be pancetta which would have definitely increased the flavour, but was forgotten. Paris Brest was fantastic, creative mix of flavours & textures, best I've ever had. Decor is cute, simple French cafe style & music. Beau plus tard was a very well crafted cocktail. Like the individual washrooms but there weren't locks?
Came for drinks & appetizers. Cocktails were very good, though not amazing. Need tartare was excellent, but the portion was a bit stingy for the price. The decor is sleek & modern, but a little spartan.
