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.
The food here is fantastic & they have a great selection of wines & other drinks. I come here every day for smoothies & the staff always remembers my order. Everyone here is extremely kind & professional. It is also a great place to grab lunch while getting some work done. Could not recommend more.
Really nice & refreshing new restaurant downtown (with all the closing during the pandemic). Wetter for a business lunch walking distance from the office, a good diner with friends or just a quick bite or smoothies after a workout, 1881 has it all. Chef Gary's & the staff's smiles & warm welcome makes for a great atmosphere. The menu is well balanced with great food. Love the place. Give it a try!
Feb 29, 2024
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I recently had the pleasure of dining at Le 1881. I have been for both brunch & dinner, & I must say, the food was absolutely delicious. Gary & the staff members were incredibly friendly & attentive, making the overall dining experience very enjoyable. I highly recommend Le 1881 to anyone looking for a great meal in a cozy atmosphere. 5 stars all around!
Un magnifique petit restaurant avec des plats à s'en lécher les doigts, en plus d'un accueil & un service chaleureux. Je n'ai toujours pas goûté à un plat que je n'ai pas adoré & les desserts sont absolument parfaits.
Chef Gary makes sure all the food is delicious! I already tried most of the plates on the menu & I've never been disappointed. My top recommendations are, garlic shrimps, burger 1881, oysters plate & the salads to go.
Very basic cuisine. Green salad to start was effectively bagged salad with a couple of pieces of cucumber & a non-existent dressing. Friendly service but the culinary aspect of the experience will not encourage a return.
It was my first visit to Le 1881. The food was fabulous as was the service. I will be back. I do however miss the warmth of the old caps pub...I find the decor rather stark.
Nov 18, 2023
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Délicieux, très bonne qualité, dans un place très chaleureuse! Fortement recommandé! De plus, Chef Gary est une excellente personne & il s'assure de la qualité de plats & du service 100%
