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Restaurant 1881

Downtown
4.8$$
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Restaurant 1881 Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Restaurant 1881

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*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Restaurant 1881 receives consistently strong praise for both food and service, with many reviews calling the dishes fresh, well balanced and beautifully presented, featuring items like duck salad, tartares, shakshuka, tuna tartare, beef, salmon, and a highly regarded breakfast and brunch lineup. The atmosphere is described as modern, cozy, and welcoming, suitable for business lunches, dates, or casual meals, with attentive, friendly staff and smooth service at quieter times. Several guests highlight generous portions and good value, while a few note occasional issues such as slower service during busy hours, minor hiccups with table setup or wine service, and one or two encounters with less attentive staff. Coffee is praised by some and criticized by others, but overall the cafe style breakfast and brunch are repeatedly celebrated, including standout items like the classic breakfast, croissant breakfast sandwich, shakshuka, and duck salad. Overall, Restaurant 1881 is regarded as a reliable, high quality spot in downtown Montreal with standout food and solid service, particularly for brunch and casual dining.
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4.5

Ce resto sert des plats vraiment savoureux & des portions généreuses. Les tartares sont vraiment excellents & il y a de beaux choix d'entrées. Les prix sont raisonnables. C'est un endroit à découvrir. On y retourne certainement.

Oct 24, 2023