Our famous Dim Sum is now back to Montreal! Enjoy hot and fresh Dim Sum along with authentic Chinese cuisine in the heart of Downtown in our new location!
Restaurant Impérial is widely praised for fresh dim sum and Cantonese dishes, with reviewers highlighting crowd-pleasers like har gao, shrimp dumplings and BBQ pork buns, and noting the lobster and eggplant dishes as standout options. The QR code ordering system and quick kitchen turnaround are frequently mentioned, along with reasonable prices and a wide variety that suits families and groups. The dining room is described as large and lively, making it a dependable spot for dim sum, but crowds on weekends can make it noisy and service uneven at times. Some critiques point to occasional bland or overly salty dishes, gaps in cleanliness, and moments of slow or less courteous service, though several diners report fast attention and attentive staff. Overall, it is considered a top choice for Cantonese dim sum on the south shore with good value and consistent availability of many dishes, though experiences can vary by visit.
Went for dim sum on a Sunday morning, got there just before the rush. We ordered via their QR code & the food started arriving within 5 minutes! Everything was super fresh & crispy. I've gone for dim sum countless times in Montreal & this was by far the best tasting version I've had. None of the fried dishes were greasy: the squid tentacles, fried turnip cake, seaweed rolls, & even the crispy shrimp inside the rice rolls were super crispy & light. The har gao shrimp dumplings were plump, perfectly cooked & not waterlogged, & the BBQ pork Bao was a revelation - perfectly steamed bread stuffed with chunks of high quality BBQ pork & delicious sauce, not the usual slimy overly sweet stuff you get at the bun shops. Highly recommend this place, we'll be going back soon!
DimSum is ok, 4 stars
Dinner (1 star) is pretty bad. Poor food quality. Too salty & oily. Quantity is bad too. Waited 45min for the first dish to come. Highly NOT recommend for dinner. Service is bad, cold water barely got filled up.
Aug 3, 2025
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After 2 years, I am glad to see that the quality is still pretty good. The food has great flavours & there are still a lot of items to pick from. I was surprised to see the price go up however, the average for a plate is now around 6$ & that just seems a bit expensive to me. The service was still good & that was nice.
(2 years ago) We went in for Dim sums & the quality of the food was decent. Nothing amazing but still, it wasn't bad either. The prices are about 5$ for a plate, so it's also reasonable but not that competitive. The service was quite friendly, they took the time to refill our tea in our cups without having us to ask. Furthermore, they were all talking & serving us in a more or so positive mood. The food was served quite quickly which was also nice. The part that bothered me the most was probably the cleanliness. The outside window is filled with dust & stains & the interior carpet was also a bit unclean. Nonetheless, the food was decent & enjoyable. We got to see a robot going around bringing food to tables which was also entertaining.
The Imperial is an outstanding restaurant that truly delivers on all fronts. The atmosphere is warm & inviting, & the staff go above & beyond to make your dining experience special. The servers are incredibly attentive, ensuring every detail is perfect without being intrusive. As for the meals, they are nothing short of fantastic-each dish is flavorful, well-prepared, & beautifully presented. To top it off, the prices are surprisingly affordable, offering exceptional value for the quality. Highly recommended!
I come here very often with family, it is a very good place to share meal with family & the quality of the food change each time depending who is the chef but overall the food is good.
Its not the best dim sum but its still pretty good. Wouldn't make the trip to brossard for this, they also have a location in Pointe-Claire which has the same quality
The premier location for Chinese food in the Montreal South Shore if not the entire Grand area. Food being cooked there is notches above most restaurants, at its best when the good cooks are working, it is mirroring the level of those from Toronto. We were pleasantly surprised, even by the quality of their takeout. However do expect the takeout counter to feel understaffed in rush hours & to heat up your food when you bring it home. Hope this improves. Aside from that this is my top recommendation & I'm always excited to go eat there.
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The food quality is standard. The server we got is what I had the biggest issue with. My spouse & I have two young toddlers & from the time we sat down, the waiter seems to be very impatient. We don't get much free time eating out as a family because of two youngsters but we managed to find time on Saturday evening. The waiter gave us an attitude every time we asked for: forks, water, plain white rice. Plus the kitchen messed up our orders (forgot to deliver one dish & the other one completely wrong dish) & we didn't complain. When I paid at the cashier, the waiter had the audacity to be behind me to check the amount of tip. I gave a nice 18% just to finish the evening & to go home & never recommend or go back to Imperial. Don't even ask me how much the service really deserves; it's just not worth the hassle.
