| Monday | 8 am - 9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am - 9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am - 9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am - 9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am - 9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am - 9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am - 9 pm |
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.
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We hosted a family brunch event for 65 people at Crescendo with three menu options. The food was really good. The service was impeccable. We were very happy to have chosen Crescendo.View more
We always go for brunch & definitely is a great place, with nice view, good food, & friendly staff. This time we celebrated my husbands 40th birthday with a big group of friends & family & everything was amazing. We had a 3 course menu & the food was great as always. The staff were very friendly & went beyond our expectations.View more
Le service était excellent. Le repas était bon mais sans plus, la sauce des moules ainsi que celle de la salade césar était trop dilué. J'y suis allée aussi précédemment pour un brunch & là leur déjeuner était très bon. Ça dépend ce que vous prenez.View more
Beautiful view, nice atmosphere, decent prices, good portions. No wait line for a brunch on a holiday !! Free parkingView more
The brunch was very average in both taste & quality. However, the place is very nice, & we enjoyed the atmosphere around us .View more
I wasn't aware that the building also housed a popular brunch spot until a friend, who lives nearby, took me there. The ambiance, combined with the friendliness of the owner & staff, was truly impressive. The menu offered a wide variety of options, & everything was beautifully presented. I particularly enjoyed the brunch, especially the view of the beautiful water. Their fresh orange juice was incredibly delicious. Moreover, the place is very accessible for wheelchair users & those with other assistive devices. If you're looking for a delightful brunch experience with great accessibility, this is the place to go.View more
Thought I had a delightful girls brunch on the water there & was going to suggest it to my family the next time they were looking to get together. Food was just okay, but the place is lovely. My bubble was burst after a friend spoke up about a weirdly advertised meal (The deux deux deux). While the manager comped her meal he came up to her as we were leaving & said he didn't want her business. He's lost more than hers!View more
So if you wanna have a yum yum brunch with the beautiful view of the river , that's the spot .View more
Family friendly, amazing location w a view on the water, only tried the brunch, looking forward to trying lunch/dinner menuView more
Went for Mother's Day brunch today .. they were so no prepared for he big crowd . Wait time was toooooooo long approx 40 mins for taking the order & then another 30 for serving ... The pancakes for the kids were so disappointing..with a some dried Nutella in the middle .. There was no difference in the crepe & pancake . The vegetarian omelet had pieces of bacon:View more
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.View more
That is my favourite restaurant for brunch: tasty food, amiable personnel, & a very beautiful environment near the river.View more
Nice for breakfast or brunch on a Sunday morning. Best pain dorée & crepe. Also their English cream is amazing.View more
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 !View more
Nous étions curieux d'essayé la table d'hôte express à 15$ en promotion Dimanche au Jeudi, qui comprenait une bavette de boeuf (!).
Une fois au resto, nous avons été charmés par l'emplacement près du fleuve, que nous avons admirés assis sur la terrasse.
Pour 15$, nous avions droit à une entrée, le repas & un café.
Comme amuse-bouche, on nous a apporté de la bruschette, ce que j'ai trouvé plutôt original, ainsi que du pain à tremper dans de la sauce à spaghetti (au lieu des conventionnels beurre & huile d'olive).
Nous avons tout deux pris la salade césar, un peu molasse & pas particulièrement goûteuse. La quantité était correcte & il y avait du bacon & quelques croutons.
Pour le repas, mon copain a pris la bavette, servie avec un tas de frites & un petit pot de sauce. Pas de légumes.
De mon côté, j'ai pris des rouleaux fourrés au veau & gratinés, sauce rosée.
C'était bon. Particulièrement pour 15$, mais je n'aurais cependant pas voulu payer le prix régulier de 28$.
Les assiettes des autres tables avaient de très petits morceaux de saumon, ou un minuscule carré de lasagne.
Le service était LENT & on ne nous a jamais offert le café à la fin...
Bref, je reviendrai peut-être essayer le menu brunch, mais ne retournerai pas souper là, à moins d'être dans le coin & de vouloir profiter d'une belle vue ou si je suis avec des enfants. On trouve un meilleur rapport qualité/prix sur Wellington.
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