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VANDALE

Old Montreal
4.5$$ & $$$
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VANDALE Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
MarketSeafood/FishGrillCharcuterieGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesOyster Bar / Raw BarResto-Bar
Located in Old Montreal, Vandale invites you to discover the cuisine of renowned chef Alex Payon as well as the cocktail menu of bar chef Jake Cristofaro. Located on McGill Street, a stone's throw from the Square Victoria metro and the Old Port, the Vandale restaurant opened its doors in September 2021. The kitchen offers classic dishes revisited with talent using local products.

Designed by the renowned Speakeasy team, the interior of Vandale Restaurant housed in a historic building, reflects the hip sensibilities of the Old Port and Griffintown. Arranged on several levels, this restaurant allows you to observe the 'Street Art' of a dozen Montreal artists. The spectacle is all at once in the hall, on the walls and in the open kitchen. The Vandal Team awaits you there.

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Reviews for VANDALE

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on Google4.4 (700+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Vandale receives high marks for a refined experience with food that many say is cooked to perfection, generous portions, and a crowd favorite like the lamb, while the ambience and décor deliver a stylish speakeasy vibe that keeps the room feeling lively; the drinks and cocktail program are a standout feature with artful presentations and even interactive mixology workshops in the basement that add a cool, immersive element; some notes point to occasional service hiccups such as long gaps between courses, uneven attentiveness, and a few issues around payment or ordering, though overall the staff are described as friendly and capable; the venue's originality, murals, and wine focus create a memorable setting, and the whole experience is often described as value for money, making Vandale a must-try in Old Montreal with plans to return for more dishes and drinks.
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Love me a good speakeasy. This one was a bit too easy to find but it made enjoying the delightful cocktails even easier. Thomas was a gracious host & Leo behind the bar a true mixology craftsman. I enjoyed the house negroni & based on that, followed it up with Leo's choice. He picked the Side Car for me. Direct hit! Way to go Leo!! Chill video, no pretension, amazing cocktails, $1 oysters for 5a7. Good spot for cocktails after work. Shared plates look delicious but I was solo & the plates would have been better shared so I skipped out for an excuse to come back. The Prix Fixe looks reasonable too. Come with a large party & share family style after work or before a night on the town.

Sep 25, 2024
on Google

Very well located & very friendly & attentive staff (barman & host/server). I went for 5@7 on a Thursday & tried their $1 oysters & tuna tataki for food. The tuna tataki had a gorgeous presentation, very esthetic & full of texture & flavour too. I do recomemend this place 👍🏻

Jul 10, 2024
on Google

Great vibes, unique marketing & atmosphere & reasonable happy hour prices. There are $1 oysters Thursday happy hour (only?) & the staff are quick & friendly with the service. The menus are delivered in fun record sleeves & the murals of the space are colorful & pop! The space is not wheelchair accessible, there are a few steps to enter the first door, & heavy second door & stairs required for the bathrooms. There are multiple seat options with different levels of back rests for the bar versus table, & different levels of light & noise depending on where you are in the space. Overall I would recommend for the happy hour special but seemed pretty average for the normal bar/food service.

Jun 24, 2024
on Google

Went here for a girls dinner for a 5à7 on a Thursday. Wednesday's & Thursdays from 5PM-8PM they have $1 oysters & drinks have special pricing. The oysters were okay but the rest was phenomenal! We took the table d'hôte $25 & both beef options were to die for! The pasta was also very good. The staff were also very attentive & kind. Honestly for the price - 100% worth it.

May 23, 2024
on Google

What a lovely way to spend an evening! The oysters were fresh & sweet, the carpaccio, fabulous, & the Caesar salad was one of the best ever. After dinner drop into the Speakeasy for a nightcap-the old fashioned was to die for!

Apr 19, 2024
on Google

Loved our dinner here. We had drinks, oysters, & a few dishes: carpacio, eggplant & the oyster mushrooms. My partner still talks about the mushroom dish since he usually hates them but adored this! We'll be going again.

Nov 26, 2023
on Google