A contemporary and inviting bistro in the heart of the city where comforting and often reinvented classics that Montréalers love exist alongside creations inspired by local flavours. At Vallier, locally sourced ingredients and products are spotlighted both on the menu and on the cocktail list.
Reviews describe Vallier Bistro Montréalais as a stylish, warm and convivial spot in downtown Montreal where attentive, professional service and a creative, locally sourced menu come together with a charming atmosphere. Diners repeatedly praise the friendly staff at the bar and the well curated wine and cocktail list, noting that dishes such as escargots, the salade Cesar Vallier, toast aux champignons, a poutine with confit canard, vol au vent, the Vallier burger, tartares, and seasonally driven plates showcase both creativity and quality with locally sourced ingredients. The onion soup gratinée and pouding chômeur are among the desserts highlighted, and portions are often generous with a sense of good value for the experience. The ambiance is described as modern yet welcoming, suitable for brunch, lunch or dinner, with a pleasant terrace and a strong drinks program enhancing the meals. While most experiences are very positive and many say it is a place to return, some reviews mention slower service during peak times, occasional delays in receiving the bill, and the occasional dish not fully meeting expectations for the price.
J'ai passé une superbe soirée dans ce restaurant tout était impeccable. Les plats étaient savoureux & joliment présentés : la soupe a l'oignon gratinée, réconfortante & riche en goût, le steak frites parfaitement cuit, & le pouding chômeur chaud accompagné de glace a la vanille, un vrai délice.
Les drinks étaient excellents, bien équilibrés & servis avec soin. Le service était attentionné, professionnel & toujours avec le sourire.
L'ambiance est chaleureuse & conviviale, idéale pour un bon moment entre amis ou en couple.
Un grand merci au chef pour la qualité & la finesse des plats ! Je recommande fortement cet endroit. 🍸✨
The space is beautiful & the vibe is very welcoming. We really enjoyed the food. In fact the escargot was the best I've ever had. The onion soup was also the best I've had as well.
Unfortunately we were ignored largely because of a large table behind us. We are intown for my mother's birthday & planned to drink & eat for a long time. But we had everything we ordered on the table super fast all together & never was asked if we wanted another drink. We could have spent all night in such a great place but we're rushed out in under an hour. It was only a monday night. On a Monday night, a table of 3 should be treated like a table of 8. We sat at the table with no food & no drinks for 15 minutes waiting for a check.
Oct 7, 2025
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The atmosphere is beautiful & welcoming, making it a perfect place to relax & enjoy the city vibe. The service was excellent, attentive, friendly, & professional.
The food was absolutely tasty, with every dish prepared to perfection. The menu is very well designed, offering a variety of delicious options without being overwhelming.
Their alcohol & wine selection is also impressive, clearly crafted by a talented menu engineer who knows how to balance flavours & pairings.
Overall, a fantastic dining experience, great food, great drinks, & great service in a lovely setting. Highly recommended!
Gorgeous interior dining space! The tartare was good, the mussels weren't anything special in my opinion. Service was standard. I would come back & sit on the patio for a drink.
I had a fantastic meal here! I started with the French onion soup, which was absolutely delicious-the cheese was perfectly crispy, & the bread had the ideal crunch. I also tried the Brussels sprout salad with shredded duck. While it was my least favorite dish of the night (mainly because I'm not a huge fan of duck), it was still really good. I do wish it had more Brussels sprouts, but the thick, flavorful bacon was a standout! For my main dish, I had the vol-au-vent, & it was one of the best comfort foods I've ever had. It wasn't too heavy & reminded me of chicken pot pie in phyllo dough-it was absolutely delicious, & I highly recommend it! For drinks, I originally asked for rosé, but they didn't have it. The server recommended Prosecco instead, & I'm so glad they did-it was amazing!
We spotted this place by walking by, driven by the cozy atmosphere & pretty decor we decided to make a reservation for dinner the next day. We indicated we were two couples with two babies, & a table with a great amount of space was waiting for us, which made us feel instantly welcome. The atmosphere was pretty local & easy going, we even made some friends with two girls that were dining solo (one was reading a book accompanied with a drink)! The food was just AMAZING; we had the gnocchi Mac & cheese, the lamb, the mushroom raviolis, shepherds pie & meatballs (in order of favorite to less favorite). For dessert we had pudding Chomeur & crème brûlée. Even the cappuccinos were amazing. This was our last night at Montreal & couldn't have been happier with the choice. Can't recommend this place enough, thanks to all the staff for making it a great evening, & of course the kitchen & bar staff as well. We will definitely come back!!!
Dec 29, 2024
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We visited Vallier Bistro as part of the MTL à Table event, & it was a memorable experience. While the service was a bit slow, the overall experience more than made up for it. The Toblerone martini was the highlight of the evening-it's absolutely divine, almost addictive, like a dessert & a cocktail rolled into one. The food was equally impressive, especially the oysters, which were fresh & perfectly prepared. Every bite & sip felt indulgent. The beef tartare was also divine. The location is ideal, & the ambiance inside is classy & elegant, making it a perfect spot for a special occasion or an upscale evening out. Despite the slow service, I'd return in a heartbeat for the drinks, food, & atmosphere.
I stopped by after a long day & had an early dinner of mussels & fries. Absolutely perfect. Look at the photos: a delightful simple salad, then the mussels & yummy fries. I wanted an after dinner drink but didn't know which one to have. The waitress recommended the Pineau des Charentes which was amazing. I can't wait to visit again when I'm in town.
I gave a 3 because although the food was decent (not amazing, but still good), the way the waiter used his kindness against us was way too much. Let me explain. As a waitress, I totally understand what suggestive selling is; however, too much of that is not good. For almost every meal or drink we ordered, the waiter had something to say about it. Regardless if it was insisting that we take on a bigger portion, strongly recommending a wine while ordering food, insisting on another drink, suggesting to add a protein to a meal, & the cherry on top, strongly (& when I say strongly, I mean it) suggesting the way we should split bills between us. This waiter has no idea what our relationships all are between us nor does he know our individual financial means. I found it truly insulting that this waiter almost forced us to split the whole bill in equal amounts when we all ordered different things, did not share at all & definitely do not have the same means. In no way is this his responsibility to decide upon that. We were all really confused about it & thank god, after my friend refusing his offer twice, he ended up bringing one bill for the whole table. Not the best, but at least now we could decide how to split it. I know what was this waiter's name, but since he was really nice overall, I don't want to put the whole blame on him. I am not sure if this is how employees are trained there, but that is not the way to go. Apart from that, as I said the food was good, but portions could have been bigger for the price. I was expecting way more flavours for "higher-end" food based on the prices. Atmosphere was all right, the music was loud, but it was okay for a restaurant. I am not sure if this is a tourists trap, but as someone from this city, I would not recommend unfortunately.
Great drinks! Food is fabulous, portions are enough, & waitstaff pleasant. Over all great meal in a great atmosphere. Able to visit & talk with your companions for a meal or chat over libations at the bar.
Jul 2, 2024
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Confused service to the point we had planned to dine, but had a drink & an appetizer & left. It was too late to cancel the order, but it was painful. Appetizer (octopus) was over cooked to top it off.
We dropped by for light fare after touring the city. The waitstaff was courteous & efficient. Our drinks were tasty & the meat plate was exceptionally good.
Stopped here for pre dinner drinks. Sat at the bar & enjoyed chatting with the bartender as he created his works for art. The place was cozy, casual & perfect.
The mushroom toast was so good. It was mushrooms in a rich creamy savory sauce over some killer toast. I wanted to lick the plate the sauce was so good. The calamari was also good too, not rubbery. The drinks were inventive but not weird. Both of our cocktails were delicious & did not survive long.
Nov 10, 2023
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I was very happy with this place. I normally complain a lot about restaurants but this one I would return to. I had french onion soup, the mussels & split the lava cake. Drinks included their sparkling water. I wasn't happy with their choice of sparkling water, & found it saltier compared to other brands. No complaints on the french onion soup except that it felt like my soup never cooled down so I was continuously trying to discreetly blow my nose. I ended up stealing other tables napkins after using all the ones at ours. The mussels were good. The shape of the pot they came with was visually stunning but made it difficult for my first 20 mussels to access their both. I would have enjoyed bread to soak up the sauce but realized the couple in front of us asked for bread & the waiter brought some. Next time I'll ask. The lava cake was good. I prefer lava cakes that ooze out when cut in half instead of a cakier dough but the English cream was a nice addition that I will use at home. The decoration was great, music wasn't loud so you could hear your table mates. The lighting was cozy but lit enough to read the menu. & the waiters took extra time to explain the menu even though the restaurant was busy. I didn't feel rushed by them nor bothered too much. Will be returning & excited to see how their menu changes with the seasons.
Months ago my partner & I randomly stopped in for a drink at the bar because we had some time to kill in the area. We were impressed by the decor & the friendliness of the staff so we said we'd come back sometime for a meal.
Yesterday we decided to try having dinner here & we're not disappointed. We ordered the Calimari, Brussel sprout Cesar salad (delicious), French onion soup & Steak. Everything was good, the prices are reasonable & the service was friendly again. We enjoyed the vintage style, live plants & natural light from the big windows.
Great restaurant, our server Tessie was fabulous. Wehad the grilled halloumi (awesome) the black pasta ( yummy) the French onion soup & some tasty drinks. Highly recommend!!
