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

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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 (1900+)
*as of 2026-05-25
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Review Summary

Crescendo offers a bright, welcoming vibe with a diverse menu that covers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, and the food is consistently delicious with generous portions. The river view and terrace provide a special setting for meals or gatherings, with service described as friendly, attentive, and efficient. Guests note flexible options for groups and events, reliable quality, and good value, while a few reviews mention occasional crowds and areas that could be improved. Overall, Crescendo comes across as a dependable spot for a range of occasions, where good food, nice ambiance, and a memorable riverside setting keep diners returning.
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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

Extensive breakfast menu including eggs Benedict crepes & more, food was tasty & service was good we did not feel rushed & enjoyed our meal. Nice location to take a walk on the waterfront after a meal. Limited parking spaces when restaurant is full

Oct 1, 2023
on Google

Service kind of odd. The waitress insisted that there were two entrées but no coffee with the table d’hôte menu. The table on the terrasse continued to wobble after an attempt by staff to wedge something. I just gave up & continued sloshing wine around in the glasses eith the wobbly table. Close by to 5160 for a show though.

Sep 30, 2023
on Google
2.0

Qualité de la nourriture très moyenne à médiocre. Mais bel endroit, facile d'accès & le service est courtois & agréable.

Sep 30, 2023
on Google

Great food & super service.
Highly recommended.

Sep 26, 2023
on Google

Beautiful scenery Great food Great service & Great food 🎯✅

Sep 25, 2023
on Google

Très beau lieu le service lors de notre passage était très bien la qualité de la nourriture également c'était un dimanche donc même à 13:30 ils servent le déjeuner. n
Nous étions 10 nous avons attendu pour être placer côté terrasse pour avoir vu sur l'eau & nous regrettons pas notre choix car certains y était déjà allé je recommande.

Sep 19, 2023
on Google

Very nice place by the st. Lawrence river. Beautiful park surroundings, massive deck patio. It was a Sunday & it was full of older folk enjoying the huge menu of excellent food. A bit expensive but damn good food.

Sep 17, 2023
on Google

Brunch très très moyen. La salle à manger est plus jolie que la terrasse. La nourriture est vraiment basique & rend les prix pas très justifiés. 14$ + tax + tip pour une brioche dorée sans rien du tout, même pas du sirop d’érable …
Les plats du brunchs ne sont vraiment pas soignés. Je vous laisse juger des photos !
Le goût n’est pas pire mais on est vraiment loin de la qualité qu’on souhaiterait avoir lors d’un brunch. Bel emplacement du restaurant en tous cas !

Sep 11, 2023
on Google

Restaurant with a nice view of the water.
Went for breakfast & it was really good, & service also was great. The only reason for the 4 stars is because it's a regular breakfast but a little more expensive than other restaurants in the area. Will definitely go back to try the italian dishes as that is the specialty.

Sep 6, 2023
on Google

Endroit près de l eau avec terrasse, bonne cuisine sans prétention..prix$$ très bon service.

Sep 5, 2023
on Google