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Restaurant Crescendo

Group-friendly venue with grounds overlooking the river
Verdun
4.5$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 8 am
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ItalianBreakfastPastaGrillSeafood/FishMusselsGluten-free OptionsBrunchResto-Bar
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Your Window on the River...

Located on Lasalle Boulevard at the intersection of Démarchais, in a park setting, Restaurant Crescendo was elegantly built in 2002 at a cost of three million dollars, with the ultimate goal of delighting all your senses. Whether you find yourself on our spectacular 90-seat terrace or in our 140-seat dining room, whose abundant windows offer breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River and Île-des-Sœurs, you are in for a treat.

You will discover refined, evolving Italian cuisine accompanied by personalized and friendly service. Crescendo is open daily, preparing dishes of exceptional freshness just for you. Whether it's for breakfast, a four-course table d’hôte lunch, or a five-course dinner starting at $41, you and your guests will be thoroughly delighted.

In the dining room, Martin Bernier, the owner, welcomes you into a setting where maple wood, stainless steel, and stained glass blend seamlessly to create an enchanting ambiance. Martin will guide you through the exceptional wines in our extensive wine cellar and advise you on our wide variety of privately imported wines, with bottles starting at an affordable $28.

Crescendo does much more than just serve meals—we offer a memorable experience. We work hard to provide impeccable and personalized service along with an excellent selection of dishes and wines. After all, whether you're celebrating a birthday, a special occasion, a professional success, or simply enjoying a lovely evening out, it's our priority to ensure your complete satisfaction.

Our Specialties

Breakfast, Homemade lasagna, Beef bavette, Sole fillet, Mussels & Calamari fritti.

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We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

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Possibility of reserving one of our reception rooms which can accommodate up to 110 people
4.5445 ratings
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Reviews for Restaurant Crescendo

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*as of 2026-03-06
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Review Summary

Crescendo is described as a welcoming riverfront spot with a warm, family friendly vibe where guests consistently find generous portions and flavorful dishes across breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The setting by the water, especially the terrace with a view of the river, is frequently highlighted along with attentive, friendly service from a professional team. Dishes span from hearty breakfasts and eggs Benedict to pasta and lamb, with many noting solid value for the price and staff who accommodate dietary needs. While a few reviews mention crowds, noise, or occasional price concerns, the overall tone is positive, painting Crescendo as a reliable go to for meals by the river and for gatherings or celebrations. Overall Crescendo emerges as a standout choice in Verdun for good food, good service, and a memorable view.
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Heidi
4.0

Nice restaurant, lots of parking, reliable quality of food & service, beautiful view of the water & bike path, lovely outdoor terrace in the summertime. However I cannot give this restaurant 5 stars because their washrooms were filthy, & that is an important detail for me. To begin with they are cramped & dark, the sink is leaking into a bucket beneath it, the garbages had not been emptied & were overflowing, & the smell was awful. (It may have been something in the water, I don't know.) I would love to recommend this restaurant, but this tainted my opinion, unfortunately. They seriously need to fix this issue.

Feb 23, 2026
on Google
Amanda
5.0

Booked the private room for a birthday, the owner Martin was easy to work with & very accommodating. The staff were all very friendly & welcoming. We were a group of 35 & the food service was quick & delicious. The waiter & waitress that served us were excellent. Overall a great experience, our guests had nothing but great feedback!

Feb 1, 2026
on Google
Claire
4.0

Bel endroit, bon service mais j'ai pris le 2 oeufs bacon portion très petite, tranches de pain mini & aucune confiture. Je suis parti & j'avais encore faim.

Jan 24, 2026
on Google
Tanya
5.0

It's been a family tradition to go here for breakfast when I visit Montreal. We go a few times per year. Service is always absolutely amazing, & food is delicious with big portions. I love this place & will continue to go for our family tradition of brunch. Only downfall is they recently started charging a fee for sharing plates

Jan 8, 2026
on Google
Joel
5.0

Have ate there for multiple years, & it is still one of my favorite restaurant to go

Jan 3, 2026
on Google
Josiane
5.0

Excellente table d'hôte du réveillon du nouvel an. Chaque service était délicieux. La serveuse était exceptionnelle dans son attention aux détails lors de notre commande assez complexe. Elle & la cuisine nous ont accommodé pour une allergie alimentaire. Les portions du menu pour enfants sont grandes & peu dispendieuses. De l'accueil au généreux desserts, ça été impeccable.

Dec 31, 2025
on Google
Nancy
5.0

Delicious food, lovely waitress, beautiful view

Dec 29, 2025
on Google
Martha
5.0

Vous nous avez accueilli pour le party de Zumba, c'est la deuxième année & tout à été parfait. L'ambiance, le service, la bouffe. Merci beaucoup

Dec 26, 2025
on Google
Michel
5.0

Le déjeuner parfait

Dec 20, 2025
on Google
François
5.0

Très bon service, beaucoup de stationnement, belle vue sur le fleuve & la bouffe est bonne.

Dec 19, 2025
on Google
Pierre
5.0

Toujours très bon & la serveuse sonia un trésor.

Dec 15, 2025
on Google
Diane
3.0

Pour un brunch les Eggs Benedict
Très froid pas chaud & le bruit incroyable
Vue du fleuve bien
Pas plus
Très cher 60 $
Pour 2 assiettes & café compris
Rien d autre

Dec 14, 2025
on Google
Roger
5.0

Merci Crescendo & le groupe de Zumba
Superbe soirée avec bonne bouffe super service.

Un incontournable

Dec 11, 2025
on Google
Robert
5.0

Everything was great. Food quality & flavors surpassed my expectations. We hit a hugr grouping event which was loud but, that was just bad timing. The manager had warned us upon arriving with no reservation. Thoroughly enjoyed my evening.

Dec 10, 2025
on Google
Julien
5.0

Belle chute dans les escaliers du GMF

Dec 9, 2025
on Google
Odette
5.0

Le meilleur resto déjeuner, dîner & souper qualité, service impeccable prix imbattables au coeur de verdun, le resto est près de la marina vu imprenable sur le fleuve.Bravo !

Nov 7, 2025
on Google
Eric
3.0

I had a banana pancake with cooking cream & the banana inside the pancake were dark & ouside they were ok...

Nov 2, 2025
on Google
Martine
4.0

Bon petits déjeuners & belle vue sur le fleuve

Oct 31, 2025
on Google
Eric
5.0

Super beau resto avec une vue magnifique sur le cours d'eau ! Le service était vraiment impeccable & nous avons tous adoré nos déjeuners. Nous allons certainement y retourner ! Stationnement pratique sur place.

Oct 30, 2025
on Google
Gilles
4.0

Bon repas, mais surtout super bien situé, étant l'un des rares restos montréalais au bord de l'eau & dans un parc.

Oct 22, 2025
on Google