Restaurant de l'ITHQ emphasizes a rigorous approach to regional market cuisine by sourcing seasonal ingredients directly from local producers. The menu focuses on transforming raw products into refined plates that highlight the natural qualities of the terroir. Every selection reflects technical precision, utilizing traditional methodologies to elevate standard provincial staples into cohesive culinary statements. The atmosphere provides a clear view into the pedagogical environment where precision and industry standards remain the primary priorities. Guests engage with an evolving selection of dishes that shift according to availability and harvest cycles. This establishment functions as a laboratory of professional practice, ensuring that every plate adheres to established standards of preparation and aesthetic presentation. The result is a persistent commitment to quality that bridges the gap between agricultural supply and technical execution.
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The Restaurant de l'ITHQ is widely praised as a premier gastronomic destination in Montreal, offering a sophisticated dining experience marked by creative, seasonal cuisine and excellent value. Guests consistently highlight the high quality of the dishes, the professional and attentive service provided by the dedicated staff, and an elegant, welcoming atmosphere that is both calm and ideal for meaningful conversations. Many visitors enjoy the discovery of local Quebec products and appreciate the refined presentation of the meals, often noting that the tasting menu with wine pairings is a memorable highlight. While some diners have noted occasional variations in portion sizes or timing, the overwhelming consensus reflects a deep appreciation for the establishment's commitment to culinary excellence and its role in nurturing the next generation of hospitality professionals, making it a highly recommended choice for special occasions and business lunches alike.
Delightful meal. We had the tasting menu with wine pairings. Our waitperson was fantastic with a perfect command of English & an unbridled enthusiasm for the menu. Each course was presented by staff eager for us to sample the food. We will be back next season to see what they have invented. We also came away with a couple of names of Quebec wines & spirits to investigate further. I wish restaurants with wine pairings offered bottles of the wines for sale. We particularly enjoyed one wine, but the winery is in a difficult location for us to visit. We may yet try.
We had a fantastic dinner on Saturday night & chose the tasting menu with the wine pairing. Every course was outstanding, with each dish thoughtfully paired with a unique wine. As someone who is gluten-free, I was more than accommodated-even when my dish differed, the wine pairing was adjusted accordingly. It was a great introduction to Québecois products, & we discovered several wines we wouldn't have otherwise known. Highly recommend this experience-we will definitely be back.
I have bookmarked this restaurant for a very long time & finally came here for a birthday celebration today.
The restaurant has a cozy décor & a lovely ambiance, enhanced by charming window shutters.
We ordered the following from the lunch menu:
Starters
• Guinea fowl rillettes, brioche bread, mint, cucumber, & peas - 18 -> just ok
• Chawanmushi (Japanese savory custard), Nordic shrimp, tapenade, & sea cucumber - 17 👎🏼 -> shouldn't use the word'custard' as it was just steamed egg. This dish is not my cup of tea though.
Main Courses
• Pan-seared trout, seasonal vegetables - 29 👍🏼👍🏼
• Pork belly with sweet cicely, white bean ragout, cranberries, pink pepper sauce - 26 👍🏼👍🏼
Dessert
- Blanc en soufflé, crémeux noisette, compotée de poire, chiffon citron 10 👍🏼
- Gâteau étagé au café, crème au mascarpone & chocolat 11👍🏼
Drink
A glass of white wine from Portugal, one latte & one cappuccino
We're not sure whether the kitchen was understaffed during lunch today, but the service was noticeably slow. It took approximately 30 minutes for the bread & butter to be served, & about an hour before the appetizers arrived.
Overall, we enjoyed both the food (except the appetisers) & the drinks. The small birthday gesture (two chocolate truffles) was a thoughtful touch & appreciated.
My husband had diarrhea the entire night. We both became ill shortly after our meal. It hit me within 30 minutes of leaving & affected my husband about an hour later, continuing through the evening.
As we shared all dishes & this was our first meal of the day, with no food allergies, it strongly suggests that the issue may have been related to something consumed at the restaurant…
Apr 10, 2026
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We've dined at this restaurant over five times, & it used to be one of our favourites. Sadly, after our most recent visit, we can no longer say that.
The portions have noticeably shrunk, & what was once a generous experience now feels nickel-&-dimed-being charged for extra bread was disappointing. The wine pairing, which in the past included a sommelier's thoughtful insight, was this time handled by our server, who clearly lacked the expertise to guide us through our wine pairing.
The most alarming moment came toward the end of our meal when we saw a mouse running around the dining area. That completely ruined what was already a lacklustre experience.
We spent over $400 for two people, left hungry, & ended the night feeling uncomfortable & disgusted. This place is no longer what it used to be-& unfortunately, we won't be coming back.
The cocktail tasted like cranberry juice. Wine & cheese were amazing.
Appetizers (mushroom cavatelli & tomatoes) were fantastic as well as the tomato gazpacho with shrimp & bread.
The entrees were severely disappointing! Halibut was nice quality but the dish in general was nothing I would brag about. The guinea fowl was not desirable & we left half of the dish.
Dessert was forgettable.
Such a shame to spend $ for disappointment.
Waitress, waiter, & Sommelier all went the extra mile for tourists. Shown me the parking, help me avoid a ticket. & dine in perfect peace. Introduce all food & wines with enthusiasm.
Two of the scallops were giant size. Thus those didn't cook to perfection (IMHO). Scallops should be able to'stand tall straight' while still rare inside. Sorbet (Raspberry) too sour for my taste.
It's an amazing experience for the price. I would definitely re visit anytime I come back to visit Montreal.
I went with my partner for a dinner. Menu was 62$ per person, & drinks are 15$ each on average. normal prices for cocktails & good wine by the glass. Menu was somehow expensive for the quantity. Total with tax & tips: 280$. 2 menus, 3 glasses / pers.
Food : it was very nicely presented, but quantities are too small. we were both hungry after this 3 service menu. This is why i only put 3 stars. The tastes were balanced & dishes were nicely plated. It's a cuisine with local standard ingredients (though nicely chosen).
Atmosphere: the restaurant room is way too cold, we both kept our jackets. Outside temperature was nice (maybe 25*C/77*F) when indoors it felt 19*C/66*F. this is not a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy a dinner. Furthermore, not a nice approach considering the apparent commitment to respect the environment from ITHQ. this is why i put 2 stars
Would i go back ? Not sure. not in summer season as they blast A/C, & not sure as it's quite expensive for the quantity, even if ingredients are quite simple.
The entrees were delicious & two of the four plats principale were delicious (flétan excellent, canard dish was dry & very small. Our service was not great - lack of menu option information, slow service (large group behind us who arrived 1/2 hour later than us were served before us), we were asked twice for the wine selection by two different people, wine & water pouring was sloppy (stains on white table cloth), soup spoons provided for very elegant tiny dessert. All in all we were expecting more & price/value was not where it should be. One of the four people at our table frequents the ITHC & she in particular was disappointed based on previous experience.
I did not like wine pairings. First two whites too acid. Last tasted like cough syrup. Charging extra for bread is outrageous when bill was $380 for 2 people!
