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.
Un lunch absolument parfait au restaurant Place Carmin avec 8 collègues. Tout était au rendez-vous : un service attentionné, fluide malgré notre groupe, & une ambiance vraiment agréable. Les plats étaient délicieux, bien présentés & servis au bon rythme. On sent que tout est bien orchestré en cuisine comme en salle. Une très belle expérience, on y retourne sans hésiter. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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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!!! 🤍🤍🤍
J'y suis allé pour un shower de bébé & ce fut une expérience décevante à cet endroit.
1) le café qui arrivait 30 minutes après être demandé quand on y va pour un brunch & charger en plus du repas.
2) service terriblement long, pas très chaleureux & invitant.
3) un prix très cher pour une assiette peu fourni & 1 oeuf brouillé.
Disons que je ne conseil pas ce resto pour un brunch
Cela dit bel endroit en haut pour un événement mais coûteux pour ce que c'est!!!
Nous avons célébré notre brunch de mariage chez Place Carmin, dans leur magnifique salle privée, & tout était absolument parfait.
La salle est superbe, très lumineuse - un vrai bonheur en plein hiver. L'atmosphère était chaleureuse & élégante, idéale pour accueillir nos 20 convives dans une ambiance intime & raffinée.
Les canapés, le brunch & les bouchées en dessert étaient vraiment délicieux - tout le monde s'est régalé. Mention spéciale pour le mimosa servi à l'arrivée, une attention qui donne immédiatement le ton festif.
Le service était présent, mais toujours discret, ce que nous avons particulièrement apprécié.
Un immense merci à toute l'équipe pour ce merveilleux moment qui a parfaitement prolongé notre week-end de mariage. Nous recommandons sans hésiter ! 🥂✨
Brought our two little ones here for brunch. Staff had the utmost accommodation helping with our coats & the shuffle of the two little ones.
We had the eggs benedict (ham, bacon) & one vegetarian. The hollandaisse was the best I've ever had - smooth & airy with the perfect tingle of acidity, it melted in your mouth.
The French toast our oldest had was thick cut, & cooked like a pillow. The caramel & apples were decadent. Our youngest had the granola which was a sleeper choice. Yogurt was tangy & light & there were seemingly five types of apples that elevated the sweetness in a new way with each bite.
World class service, food & ambience. I'm so happy I found Place Carmin & the next time we visit Montreal we will be back!
Hier soir (samedi 17 janvier) je suis aller passer la soirée avec un groupe de 30 personnes.
En un mot la soirée fût parfaite.
Un service de cuisine efficace, rapide, chaud & très goûteux. Exemple: malgré le fait que plus de la moitié ont pris la morue, tout étaient très chaud.
En salle le service étaient souriants, avenant & surtout relaxe.
On passé une très belle soirée
Merci
I tried their burger, hoping it would be the best in town at this price. Turns out, it is one of the worst. The bread looked like commercial bread that was reheated quickly & the meat looked like firm, not juicy, not well seasonned, overcooked commercial premade beef patties. How can this be served in a wannabe fancy restaurant for 30$?!
Cuisine bien exécutée sans pour autant créer l'effet wow attendu à ce niveau de prix. Les plats sont bons & classiques. Le confort est convenables, sans rien de particulièrement marquant ou exceptionnel. Dans l'ensemble, l'expérience est agréable, mais le rapport qualité prix paraît élevé.
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A good traditional cafe. I went for Sunday lunch started with the canapes & then the steak frites. The canapes were the highlight, particular the mousse, it was great. No complaints with the steak but it did not blow me away, same for the fries.
My experience was amazing because of service (first & foremost shout out to Jean-Michel), food, & atmosphere.
During our visit, we started with ordering what we thought were good plates (they absolutely were) but it turned into a Michelin star experience when Jean -Michel took the reigns & ordered his recommended plates & side dishes.
Listen. Everything here is amazing. There's a reason you found this restaurant in a list somewhere of best in Montreal so the last one here doesn't mean it's bad but in order of our favorite dishes, we had:
• Brussel Sprouts - this is a side dish but it's got main course energy. I would undoubtedly order this by itself for take out. Place Carmin could open a side restaurant that ONLY makes this dish & it would be wildly successful. Yes, I'm hyping this up. No, I don't take it back.
• Bone Marrow - this is as good as the picture shows. I was surprised with the escargot & mushroom but the flavor was strong. Sharing is the way to go. It's very flavor forward so if you are this by yourself, it may get overwhelming but this dish also stands out.
• Soup of the Day - this dish, as the name suggests, changes but we had a cauliflower cream. It felt like such a home dish cooked by grandma. It took me back to my childhood in Montreal (I'm not from here - that's how good it is).
• Boston Lettuce - I am from Boston so you know I had to order this. The yogurt is everything. The croutons & texture all works in tandem. Take a picture (we failed to do so) but then mix it all & enjoy this.
• Arctic char à la Grenobloise - this is a big fish. Definitely for two. Yes, we order another main along with this & I regret nothing. I've never had such a large piece of dish cooked to perfection throughout. It's garnished with what felt something pickled & it complemented the charred earthy skin of the fish.
• Crêpe Suzette - this dish starts hot out of the kitchen as the video shows. It's delicate, not overwhelmingly sweet, & just what we needed after ordering 3/4 of the menu
• Surf & Turf - this also changes on the daily (I may be wrong). During our visit I believe it was a hangar steak with shrimp & scallops. It came with a sauce. Meat was perfectly cooked, juicy, & tender. Towards the end, the sauce was strong that gave it a saltier than preferred taste but still had no issues.
• Gnocchi - I've never had gnocchi the way served here & I absolutely would order it again. It comes over home made sauces that have a yogurt flavor. Great crunch outside & fluffy inside.
• Salmon Tartare - the salmon was mixed in with cucumber & came accompanied with lettuce, crackers, & French creme that helped balance the dish. It was a great start of the culinary journey
• French Fries - these came with surf & turf. Done well, but it's just French Fries
I want to end with a huge thank you to Place Carmin, it's kitchen for their amazing work, & front-of-house staff that made it unforgettable, particularly Jean-Michel. I will visit every time I'm in Montreal
Servers were generally really good too. I tried to discretely pay my part of the bill because I didn't want my boss taking it all like he always does. The server did not make it possible for me to pay my plates & drinks. That was my only gripe - I tried to be discrete & ended up being outed in front of my dining party for trying to pay my share. I would've really appreciated if this was done with more professionalism.
