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.
I ordered an Amaro NOA but it was too sour to my liking but the food was very good. We ordered the bone marrow & it was really generous just like what I saw from other reviews. I have the duck for main dish. They smelled so good when they came & some of our parties ordered the flank steak & they said it was very very good. We pretty much cleaned up all the food. For desserts we have the Paris Brest & crepe sucette. Although the crêpes are served in a Parisienne style that they made a flame with the Grand Marnier, I still enjoyed so much more of the Paris Brest in hazelnut cream, not too sweet & it's just right.
5 stars for the food & excellent service. Not satisfied with the drinks. Special thanks to my server during yesterday lunch when I asked for the orange duck & she ask for a favor from the kitchen to make it for us. Thank u!!! 🤍🤍🤍
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I got really nice experience here. The restaurant atmosphere is nice. Environment is quiet & the service is good. Orange duck & the fillet are awesome, & I really love the scallop which is really refreshing. Other dishes are good as well. The price match the quality of their food. Wait time is not so long. Strongly recommended. I will revisit this restaurant if I come to Montreal again.
This was our favourite meal of our trip. We went to Modavie the day before & I was just so disappointed with the food there.
Definitely recommend trying Place Carmin out. Our favourite was the blood pudding tatine & duck orange. So so good! Will definitely come back when we visit Montreal again.
Went to Place Carmin for the first time today & it was an amazing experience! Every meal was delicious, especially the beet salad & the duck à l'orange, the service was amazing & the decor was beautiful. I'd recommend to anybody!
Place Carmin is not just a restaurant, it is an experience ! 🌟❤?
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!!!
Delicious French cuisine. We loved the combination of ingredients & the fish & duck were well cooked. Crunchy outer skin & tender inside. Highly recommended!
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!!
Excellent fois gras. Great service. Oysters are fine. Sashimi special was wonderful; lots of unique & complimentary flavors. I enjoyed the orange duck. A good value
Very nice experience & good food here. We love a lot of dishes here. From starters to main courses we really enjoy them. We really love the scallop ceviche, refreshing. The sweet bread is awesome. Duck orange & the Arctic char (fish dish) were really nice.
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Place Carmin was a wonderful introduction to French fine dining. The foie gras & the berry compote wonderfully complemented each other - do ask for an extra basket of bread, you will need it (also their butter is divine). The duck l'orange was tender & perfectly cooked with a tangy, orangy glaze. The chocolate tart was wonderfully decadent. The portions are appropriate for the price range.
Great food. Mushroom soup was amazing. I tried the orange duck, full of soya sauce that totally covered the flavor, didn't really taste the orange. Overall, really good experience.
