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Restaurant Crescendo RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant Crescendo RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant Crescendo RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant Crescendo RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant

Restaurant Crescendo

Group-friendly venue with grounds overlooking the river
Verdun
4.5$$ & $$$
OPEN8 am - 9 pm
Monday
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ItalianBreakfastPastaGrillSeafood/FishMusselsGluten-free OptionsBrunchResto-Bar

About us

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.

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

More details

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

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on Google4.3 (1800+)
*as of 2026-04-04
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Review Summary

Crescendo stands out for its scenic riverfront setting, inviting atmosphere, and a terrace that showcases the water views, paired with convenient parking. The menu earns frequent praise for reliable quality, generous portions, and flavors across breakfast, brunch, and dinner, with guests noting dishes that feel homemade and satisfying. Service is repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, with staff accommodating groups and special requests to ensure a smooth dining experience. The waterfront location and value make it a popular choice for family meals, celebrations, and casual outings, with many appreciating the lively yet welcoming vibe. Some feedback mentions occasional noise or a need for cleaner washrooms, but these concerns are seldom defining compared with the overall positive impressions.
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Very good service.

Apr 29, 2024
on Google

Très bon restaurant pour dejeuner avec vue sur le fleuve. Abordable avec de bonne portion. Super service rapide & courtois. Rien a dire je vais y retourner a coup sur.

Apr 29, 2024
on Google
4.0

One of the most delightful atmospheres in Montreal, boasting an amazing view of the St. Lawrence River throughout all seasons. Perfect for brunch, with courteous & attentive staff, & it's reasonably priced with a variety of menu options. If you plan to use public transportation, the Verdun station is about 6-7 min walking.

Apr 28, 2024
on Google

Riverside Italian restaurant with great mussels! Superb service, generous portions, not expensive & great views of the St Lawrence. $16 Cad for more than I could eat & bread served with marinara. So I splurged on the creme brulee. Would return next time in Montreal.

Apr 23, 2024
on Google

Beau, bon & pas trop chers. Le serveur était très gentil. Pas de réservation. Donc si l'on ait quelques personnes, ils faut s'armer de patience. Mais les assiettes sont abondantes & la nourriture arrive rapidement. L'attente en vaut la peine.

Apr 22, 2024
on Google

First time in Montreal, visiting from America. The menu had a great selection. Our waitress was quite rude to us though because we didnt speak french. Our food was delicious & plentiful. Our waitress didnt come to our table much & when it was time to pay our check, she had attitude. Her attitude made us uncomfortable but the food made up for some of it. I would get take out from there, but idk if i would dine there again.

Apr 21, 2024
on Google

Nice place

Apr 2, 2024
on Google

One of my favorite restaurant for breakfast! The waiters are always nice, the food is good & the view is beautiful if you're sitting next to a window. I like to go on their terrace during summer. The bread is very basic. Potatoes are seasoned which is nice.

Feb 28, 2024
on Google
5.0

Hubby was feeling romantic, & so he chose this lovely restaurant with an amazing view. We have absolutely no complaints. Everyone was so friendly! My favorite was the flan. It was the perfect combination of sweet & slightly bitter. Hubby loved the pasta & mushroom soup. We will definitely be returning to try the other dishes.

Feb 12, 2024
on Google
5.0

Hope you keep it up for a long time !

Jan 7, 2024
on Google

Bouffe pas très bonne & pas chaud

Jan 2, 2024
on Google

Fantastic breakfast in a very comfortable setting with great views of the water. Nice & quiet early on the weekend.

Dec 9, 2023
on Google
5.0

From the decor , with the ambiance , the beautiful view (the water), the location & the variety of menus & tasty foods offered - it is always a pleasure to pass by ! Beautiful ambiance & Service ! The Waiters offer a great Service. Accessible & fresh. Tasty & beyond fresh coffee , bread & Breakfast - overall. Various menus to chose from with all kinds of options available. Family & group - like ambiance too. The menus from Breakfast to evening with combos - Specials are great ! Always memorable. A pleasure to pass by. - Romantic setting with Service offered by a staff that cares about customers. See u guys soon ! Grazie. Merci , Thank You Crescendo !

Dec 3, 2023
on Google
5.0

That is my favourite restaurant for brunch: tasty food, amiable personnel, & a very beautiful environment near the river.

Dec 3, 2023
on Google
5.0

I absoulutley recommend this restaurant! We had our wedding reception held there & it was amazing! The owner Martin was was so friendly & attentive The server was great! The food was enjoyed by all guests It is right along the water it has a beautiful atmosphere inside & out

Nov 25, 2023
on Google

Nous avons réservé une salle pour une fête surprise. 21 adultes & 8 enfants. L'espace était intime & assez spacieux. Le personnel était disponible & accomodant. Les plats copieux, goûteux & chauds. Je recommande vivement.

Nov 7, 2023
on Google

C'est un bon endroit pour un groupe

Oct 29, 2023
on Google

Went in the summer. Had the salmon. It was supposed to be grilled well done. When my plate came it was a piece of fried salmon It was disappointing. The Ceasar salad was so wrong. This was a first & last visit. When you pay the price & service & food was not good.

Oct 25, 2023
on Google
5.0

We were very lucky that there was no line & we got table by the window. Food is excellent, lots of choice. Love the savoury crepes & that they don’t come with all the trimmings (potatoes…) as is perfect for a lighter eater. The omelets were huge & so full of ingredients. Service was so prompt, coffee & water flowing… it didn’t feel like each server had their area, for things like topping up coffee, whomever had the carafe would walk around. & they had time to check in a few times to make sure things were good.
Highly recommend, we often taking visiting friends & family here

Oct 21, 2023
on Google

Nice for breakfast or brunch on a Sunday morning. Best pain dorée & crepe. Also their English cream is amazing.

Oct 1, 2023
on Google