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.
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.
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.
Super service ! Vraiment ça a fait une belle différence. L'équipe était au petit soin. La nourriture était succulente. J'ai pris le 4 services.
On va revenir, & avec plus de monde. Ambiance superbe & restaurant très bien situé.
Nov 25, 2023
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Went to this restaurant because the event of Montréal à table. We tried the table d'hôte menu. & it was good. Everything was tasty & well presented. The cocktails were very funky. They based on some classic cocktails & they made it into tasty & well presented cocktails with some funky ingredients. They also have a opened kitchen which you could see the staffs working in it. & it was a good experience. They also have another bar inside there basement. I think personally it was way too dark. They only lighted the bar with a few candles (& you could barely see the person who was sitting infront of you). But the cocktails were tasty. Overall why did I only give three stars, the food was good but it wasn't something I would come back for it. & the basement bar need to improve the lighting.
I liked the restaurant very much. The art in the walls makes for a richer experience. The menu on the occasion of Montréal à Table was delicious! The attention was excellent. Will go again, for sure. 👍🏻
Le plat principal était tiède, & pas chaud. Dommage. La serveuse nous a dit qu'il n'y avait pas de pain, alors que nous en aurions voulu. C'est très étrange de couper là-dessus... & la musique était trop forte.
Sinon cela a été une belle découverte.
Tres belle soirée. Dommage qu on nous demande de garder nos couverts en nous répondant qu on mangerait la suite avec nos doigts. Excellent service avec Amandine qui a rattrapé le tout. Excellente cuisine
