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 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.
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!
Tucked just a stone's throw from Montreal's vibrant city center, this restaurant comes with an enviable location & solid reputation, making it an attractive choice for dining. However, when our group of 20 gathered there to celebrate a birthday, the experience revealed both the restaurant's strengths & some significant shortcomings. Due to our large party size, we were seated in an upstairs room-functional, but undeniably lackluster. The space felt dated & underwhelming, hardly the setting one might hope for in a celebratory gathering. Downstairs, the ambiance was visibly more polished & sophisticated, but for the upstairs, it seemed the focus had been on capacity rather than charm. Perhaps with fewer guests, we would have enjoyed a more atmospheric space. But let's talk about the food-the one area where the evening truly shone. The dishes, particularly the beef cheeks & salmon tartare, were executed with finesse. Both were well-prepared, flavorful, & offered excellent quality given the price point. From a culinary perspective, the restaurant exceeded expectations. Yet, where the kitchen excelled, the service fell short. Despite genuine effort & an overall willingness to please, the waitstaff were clearly overwhelmed by our group size. The service was stretched too thin, leading to delays & lapses-bread missing from one table, items needing to be requested, etc. Though accommodating, the staff struggled to manage the two separate tables, leaving a noticeable gap in coordination & attentiveness. In sum, this restaurant delivered a strong culinary experience but stumbled in service execution. If you're considering it for a large group, it's worth confirming in advance how they handle sizable parties & whether they can provide the seamless experience you'd hope for on a special occasion. A few logistical improvements could easily elevate what was an enjoyable evening into something truly memorable.
I loved my dining experience with Place Carmin. As a non French speaking tourist I was worried but the staff were all very friendly & took time to explain the dishes. 100% of everything we ordered was top notch quality & memorable. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant to any friends.
Sep 14, 2024
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Great food We went for a special event, around 20 friends. The first floor area was reserved for us The food was exceptional, so tasty & refined. Relatively reasonable price for the quality & location. Excellent professional service. Highly recommend.
Top quality food, service & ambiance. We ordered the deviled egg(image), salmon tartare (image), foie gras, scallop ceviche, & sea bream(image), finishing with the maple creme brulee for dessert. Absolutely fantastic, leaving us wanting more of each dish minus the sea bream which was an ample serving size. The wait staff was kind, informative, & welcoming. All for a respectable price. A place we will definitely return to on our next trip to Montreal.
A beautiful spot for a business dinner, the quality & variety of dishes were extremely high. I went through plate after plate of the octopus salad as my compatriots did not adequately appreciate it - more for me! The steak was also cooked to perfection, & I loved the whimsical canapés which kicked off the meal. Quite generous with the house wine as well, I would love to come back anytime.
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It is rare that I feel this confident about a restaurant recommendation, but Place Carmin is one of the best restaurants in which I have ever eaten & should certainly be on your list if you are in the Montréal area. Having visited several Michelin star restaurants this year, the experiences are still fresh in my mind, & I can honestly say that the preparation of the dishes at Place Carmin were as precise & wonderful as anything I have had this year. Although I am certainly not saying this was a Michelin experience, the food was definitely of similar quality. We had the honour of chef Émile Colette preparing our food, & although the dishes were simple in concept & design, they were delicious & prepared without fault. Techniques employed here allowed only the best aspects of each dish to shine & ensured just enough of the bitterness or burned flavour of certain ingredients came through, giving the diner a fulsome experience while downplaying the harshness that is required to balance the dish. Portions were reasonable given the quality of the dishes, & the price for this type of meal was very reasonable & far less than that of local restaurants with more tenure & a higher profile. While other Montréal staples still did not disappoint, I will certainly say that this is the first time visiting Place Carmin, but definitely not the last.
Chloe was one of the best waitresses we have experienced. She was knowledgable, friendly & confident. She provided us with spot-on advice on wine choice, main course & dessert. Samuel was an excellent manager, keeping a close eye on all details of the restaurant operation. We were very impressed with the excellent service & quality of food & will come back. Victoria & Paul.
