Le Richmond proposes a refined cuisine from Northern Italy with Piedmontese, Venetian and Emilia-Romagna influences that accentuate the freshness of the ingredients. The restaurant’s polished menu features and is designed around local and regional products. With freshness front and centre, the selection showcases seasonal foods as well as cherished products that have been privately imported from small producers in Italy.
Occupying an industrial space that dates back to the 1800s, Le Richmond also offers an enticing ambiance in a decor that marries the building’s original materials with more contemporary finishes. With indoor seating for 140 plus another 70 in the inner courtyard, Le Richmond is by far the largest restaurant in Griffintown.
Le Richmond comes across as a stylish yet welcoming venue that suits everything from intimate dinners to weddings and large celebrations. The atmosphere is frequently described as beautiful, elegant yet comfortable with warm lighting and a lively vibe. The menu earns praise for flavor and technique, with standout items such as beef carpaccio, burrata, lobster ravioli, snow crab agnolotti, rib steak, duck breast, and rack of lamb, plus a variety of desserts that impress. The service is often noted as attentive and professional, with guests appreciating thoughtful wine pairings and smooth coordination during events, though a few reviews mention crowded seating on popular nights and occasional slower or uneven service. Le Richmond is repeatedly recommended for regular dining and special occasions alike, seen as a versatile, high quality destination with a strong wedding and private event reputation, striking presentation, and an emphasis on a memorable experience, even if some diners feel value for money can vary depending on the night.
A very nice restaurant with ambient lights & atmosphere. The staff is super kind & always asking you about your food experience. We started with the red wine & moved on to the main course. I had the Snow Crab Agnolotti & it was beyond delicious & one of a kind culinary experience. My partner had the Rack of Lamb & he loved the consistency of it for it was very well made. For dessert we had the chocolate mousse & it was beyond delicious & we loved the presentation! Just make reservations & it's a great restaurant for date night with a super hospitable staff. A 10/10 from me :) UPDATE: Went for Brunch at Le Richmond & the food was great ! We had eggs Benedict to omelette to Avocado French toast & we really loved the food. The brunch venue is super cozy & well-light with great service :) MORE UPDATES: Went for Bistro dinner at Le Richmond & it was an awesome cozy experience! We had great service & ordered the Seared Salmon as well as Pesto Rapini & so delicious & fulfilling ❤? For dessert, I had the chocolate eclair & it was incredible 😊 Also took a stroll & checked out Le Richmond marketplace / shopping & there are some great items to watch out for ! Le Richmond never disappoints & I cannot recommend this 11/10 restaurant & venue enough for a get together with family & friends 🥰 MORE UPDATES: At the Richmond Bistro, had the Burrata as an appetizer & it was so delicious followed by Pasta Bolognese & the Meat Lasagna & each bite was heavenly ❤? As always great food & superb service 😊 MORE UPDATES: Went for dinner on a Friday evening & had the Salmon tartare followed by Ragatoni & beef Ravioli & each bite was a gourmet's delight ❤?❤? Full compliments to the chef for making food with so much love & care 🙏🙏 We ended with the blueberry tart & it was beyond delicious ❤?❤? As always fantastic food with fantastic service 😇😇
I reserved Le Richmond one month in advance for my birthday dinner for 30 people, assuming a restaurant that hosts weddings could handle a group. It was a huge mistake.
The restaurant was almost empty, yet the service was terrible: missing menus, extremely slow service, & we ordered drinks at 8pm & received them after 9pm.
The food was awful. Most items on the already limited menu were out of stock (including the 42 oz steak to share & tuna tartare that everyone wanted). The replacement steak was chewy, pasta arrived cold, one dish tasted like straight garlic, & the drinks were bad (the espresso martini was basically coffee & vodka).
To make things worse, the manager (Jean-Christopher, bartender who claimed to be the manager that night) was rude & mocking when I calmly shared our disappointment, & offered no attempt to fix the situation.
A completely ruined birthday dinner. Do not book this place for groups or celebrations.
Feb 1, 2026
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My experience at Le Richmont was somewhat disappointing, primarily because the value didn't seem to match the quality of service & culinary offerings. Appetizers: - Burrata: Adequate, but lacked any distinctive features to set it apart. - Oysters: Standard fare; nothing noteworthy. - Beef Tartare: Outstanding. It offered a perfect balance of texture & flavour with excellently chosen meat-a must-try. Main Dishes: - Flambées Pasta: This dish was a letdown. It's touted as a signature dish, yet the pasta reminded me of something you'd find in a supermarket packet. While it was cooked properly, it lacked originality, & the Grana Padano sauce was barely recognizable. - Black Cod: My companions enjoyed this dish, noting it was well-seasoned & perfectly cooked. - Filet Mignon: Exceptional. The quality of the meat & the seasoning were superb, accompanied by deliciously flavoured smashed potatoes & sautéed legumes. This dish justified its price with its remarkable preparation. Desserts: There was a notable service issue as the restaurant had only one serving left for Dark Praline Mousse & informed us only after we had ordered it. This lapse is unexpected from a high-end venue, & unfortunately, the staff did not proactively offer a solution. Following some discussion, we were offered Tiramisu as a replacement. - Dark Praline Mousse: It was the highlight of the desserts, featuring a sublime balance & exquisitely prepared brûlée banana. - Tiramisu: Unfortunately, it felt pretty artificial & didn't meet expectations. - Ginger Panna Cotta: This was mediocre for my taste, seeming overly thickened with cornstarch. Ambience: The restaurant presents an inviting, cozy atmosphere with charming wooden decor. The general level of service was satisfactory. Overall, while there were high points in the culinary experience, particularly the beef tartare & filet mignon, the overall offering at Le Richmont didn't quite live up to expectations, especially considering the high standards one anticipates from such an establishment.
Beautiful & charming setting. Love the terrasse, lush greenery with luxury chandeliers. Perfect that it has a retractable roof for rain or shine experience! Jazz & Soho nights are the best vibes! Food is spectacular, from pasta to steak. Pastries are artisanal! The staff will make your night! High recommend.
You feel that you are at the right place when you step into this stylish dining area with an artists bar. The smell is great, the staff is wonderful. For some reason the menu sections were in Italian, while the menu itself was in French & "Quebec English". But we got the idea - they needed to somehow show that this was an Italian restaurant. But there was some confusion here, since the menu has two different sections for cold & hot dishes - if we understand the meaning of the word Crudo & Platti Principalli correctly. So we ordered hot dishes - pasta with seafood, black cod & tuna. The first two dishes were ok, but the tuna came seared & almost raw. It was nice, but a bit unexpected. Overall, for a quite expensive place there are too many complications & too modest portions.
Came tonight with our group for Christmas party. We have been mentioned, that VALET service is included in our email, however be mindful when use valet services there was a white tall guy he told me no its 10$ for the service, after bringing our car. I could feel he was lying he looked on the floor couldn't look at me in the eyes. Overall, inside the waiters & barman lovely service. We just had a salty experience towards the end. For the food (buffet we had Lamb, beef, pesto pasta & salad) food was fine. Dessert was cannoli & cheesecake + creme brule. Everything was good.
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Food: Very good. Everybody at the table enjoyed it. Beautiful platting & great taste.
Price: It is overpriced for now. I think the restaurant as the potential to be a go to place to impress but for now... Their's to many little forgotten things to justify the pricing.
Ambiance: Beautiful to the eye! The decor is great, the staff looks good & put together. Beautiful is the word!
Little things here & there: Alright my first thing is overpricing. When I go to a new/young restaurant with that type of pricing the experience needs to be flawless. Our server was very cold. We we're a big group, joking around & he didn't take the time to connect with us. At a point he even got sarcastic (not in a good way) with one of the person at the table. The other staff members that brought the food had to call out the name of the plates to know who ordered what! To me that was NOT ACCEPTABLE. The last little thing is that, to my opinion, every Montreal restaurant should have choices for vegetarian, vegan & allergies (lactose, seafood, nuts). One of the girl asked for a lactose free plate, anything, & the server said "their's nothing"! In the end she got a tomato pasta, with parmesan on top Oupsi!
All that said, once again the food is very good & the pasta fresh = happiness!
I would go again, but in a little while to give the restaurant time to mature.
