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.
Le menu du Vallier Bistro propose une cuisine vraiment intéressante : des entrées parfumées comme les escargots, la salade césar Vallier ou le toast aux champignons, des plats réconfortants comme la poutine (avec option canard confit), le vol-au-vent, le burger Vallier, jusqu'aux tartares & plats de saison bien exécutés - le tout avec des produits d'ici & une belle créativité dans les plats
Ce que j'ai particulièrement aimé, c'est l'ambiance conviviale & chaleureuse, parfaite pour un brunch, un lunch ou un souper. L'endroit a un charme à la fois moderne & accueillant, avec une carte de cocktails & de vins qui complète super bien le repas. 🍷✨
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. 🍸✨
Nov 1, 2025
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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.
Felt like I was walking into a movie scene, this place is a must visit while in Montreal. The French onion soup is definitely the best I've ever had. & the dessert, pouding chômeur, was incredibly delicious
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 stumbled here by chance & were impressed with this lovely bistro. I had the best French Onion Soup with real Gruyère cheese & beer broth & al. The Entrecôte Steaks were also wonderful. Great wine selection. We went with Sicilian Option. Finally dessert & Cafe Macchiato was great finale!
Dec 28, 2024
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Was on holiday in Montréal earlier this month & visited this restaurant three times. The mushroom toast is one of the best things I've tasted!! French onion soup & steak & frites so good too! Service was very friendly. I can't wait to return!!
Stopped in for a quick bite to eat, the cocktail were very good, the food was even better! Calamari was perfectly cooked. Best French onion soup we've ever had! The poutine was a great treat, fries were awesome & that gravy was pretty tasty, cheese was on point! I would definitely come back here for all of those! I loved the charming look of this place too, plants galore! Our waiter was marvellous & very attentive.
Une merveille ce midi chez Bistro Vallier, Magnifique repas : soupe au chou comme maman , truite moelleuse sur un risotto de légumes primeurs & pour un peu de sucre , le pudding chômeur décadent. Merci à toute l'équipe & à Victoire pour son accueil chaleureux & sa gentillesse À bientôt
Une expérience culinaire extraordinaire. Nous avons si bien mangé, je recommande & j'y retournerai avec des amis dans les prochaines semaine c'est certain. Le service était rapide & impeccable. Nous avons adoré l'ambiance chaleureuse & la décoration naturelle. Mon étoile de la journée, la soupe à l'oignon. Merci encore.
J'ai adoré ma visite Chez Vallier, nous avions une serveuse charmante...Jeanne qui a été au petit soins pour nous. Le repas ... un vrai délice tout était parfait. De la soupe à l'oignon, toast aux champignons, tartare , joue de boeuf & la succulente tarte au chocolat maison. La première fois mais pas la dernière. 👌🙌😋
Feb 17, 2024
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Welcoming, cozy atmosphere. Friendly & attentive staff. You can tell they enjoy working there. Good wine selection, I enjoyed a Gamay. The soup of the day was a cream squash & was delicious. My entree was steak & frites, & was perfectly made. For dessert I had pudding chomer a maple pudding with cream, one of the best desserts that I have ever had.
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!!
