Situé dans le vieux Montréal, Vandale vous propose de découvrir la cuisine du réputé chef Alex Payon ainsi que la carte des cocktails du chef de bar Jake Cristofaro. Situé sur la rue McGill, à deux pas du métro Square Victoria et du Vieux Port, le restaurant Vandale a ouvert ses portes en septembre 2021. La cuisine propose des plats classiques revisités avec talent en utilisant des produits locaux.
Conçu par la célèbre équipe du Speakeasy, l'intérieur du restaurant Vandale logé dans un édifice historique, reflète la sensibilité branchée du Vieux Port et de Griffintown. Aménagé sur plusieurs niveaux, ce restaurant permet d'observer le ‘Street Art’ d’une douzaine d’artistes montréalais. Le spectacle est tout à la fois dans la salle, sur les murs et dans la cuisine ouverte. L’Équipe du Vandale vous y attend.
Les avis sur Vandale soulignent une expérience culinaire de haut niveau avec des plats savoureux et des portions généreuses, l'agneau étant souvent cité comme un point fort et les plats bien présentés. L'ambiance, le cadre original et l'esprit speakeasy donnent une empreinte forte à l'adresse, tout comme les cocktails créatifs et la sélection de vins qui accompagnent les repas. Le service est généralement apprécié pour son professionnalisme et sa convivialité, mais des améliorations sont parfois suggérées concernant l'attention du personnel et les temps d'attente entre les plats, ainsi que quelques soucis de paiement ou d'organisation lors de soirées fréquentées. Pour certains, le rapport qualité-prix et l'expérience dans le décor unique valent le déplacement, même si certains cocktails et plats peuvent sembler coûteux ou moins marqués selon les goûts. Des ateliers de mixologie et des innovations en sous-sol apparaissent comme des atouts additionnels, renforçant l'attrait global de Vandale tout en laissant la porte ouverte à des variations d'une visite à l'autre.
Première expérience dans un resto-bar caché ! Wow! J'adore découvrir de beaux endroits où l'on déguste une cuisine surprenante ! Bravo à toute l'équipe !
Nice time for our final visit of the evening. Had a few drinks (all delicious) & 2 rounds of bruschetta & focaccia which hit the spot! The speakeasy is closed in December I guess (not sure when else) so we just sat at the ba
13 déc. 2025
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We visited Vandale Speakeasy & were really impressed by the food - everything we ordered was delicious, well-prepared, & beautifully presented. Unfortunately, the service didn't quite match the quality of the kitchen. Our share plates arrived before our tasting plates & utensils, which made things a bit awkward. Our food even showed up before our drinks, despite the bar being fairly empty (we were told the bartender was backed up). Water glasses went unfilled all night, & there were long waits between each of the three courses.
What stood out most, however, was the nonchalant attitude of both our server & the bartender. There didn't seem to be much urgency or attentiveness, which dampened what could have been an otherwise fantastic dining experience. Honestly, it makes sense the place was empty on a Friday night.
The food alone makes Vandale worth a visit, but we hope the service catches up to the level of the kitchen.
Hidden gem in Montreal! Stopped in for the Atelier Mixology class in the basement of this restaurant (which was equally amazing). Had a drink at the bar before we started - absolutely delicious. The barman was kind, funny, & made the best drinks. These were not just generic beverages but rather artfully crafted, highly complex drinks. After the class, we decided to stay for dinner as it smelled SO good coming back up the stairs. We all opted for the 3 course meal - wow. Every course was more amazing than the last. I can't recommend this place enough! Merci!
Really cute spot surprisingly not too busy when we went. The restaurant has lots of space , cool decor, & great people watching if you are seated by the window. The servers & bar tenders were great, service was perfect we both got the 5 item options (would definitely have been fine with the three as it was lots of food) & enjoyed everything. I would say the least favourite would be the arincini & the broccoli Cesar salad , not because they were bad but perhaps just less exciting flavor wise. Collectively we had the Tiki drink (very light & tasty), caipirinha (delicate, light, depth of flavour), a glass of wine, Negroni(the strawberry infusion was a delightful twist) , & an old fashioned (well balanced & came with a small fire on a plate to roast a marshmallow on which was a fun feature). Also ordered spicey naked & famous but it was waaaaaaaaaay too spicy so we sent it back & they replaced it no questions asked but be warned it is truly habanero forward lol.
The food portions were generous & timing between plates well timed to enjoy the ambience , drinks, & company. Would definitely go again :)
Nous avons passé un très bon moment. Le personnel est très chaleureux, les barmans sont très compétents & proposent une carte élaborée & soignée, avec des saveurs raffinées.
5 oct. 2024
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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.
Visited for drinks at the speakeasy. Had reservations at nine, but the speakeasy wasn't opened yet. Sat at the bar in Vandale. The bartender was incredible & made a drink specifically for my taste that wasn't on the menu. The art is exceptional & makes for a very enriching experience. Spent a lot of the time looking around on the walls & enjoying our drink. The speakeasy is located downstairs right when you walk in. The speakeasy was very dark in a 20s intimate style. The drinks were absolutely phenomenal.
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 👍🏻
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.
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L'expérience & l'ambiance sortent vraiment de l'ordinaire. On entre dans un univers artistique qui va des murs jusqu'aux plats & aux boissons. On se sent à l'aise, bien accueilli & bien servi. Les plats sont magnifiques à regarder & délicieux en bouche. J'ai vraiment beaucoup aimé tout ce qui m'a été servi, tous les ingrédients de chaque plat se marient très bien. Texture, goût, équilibre, tout y est à chaque fois. Les cocktails sont élaborés, goûteux & uniques. Il y a un véritable génie artistique derrière tous les cocktails. Il y en a un pour tous les goûts. Il y a même un speakeasy sur place. L'ambiance est superbe, on pénètre dans un concept de bar caché. On se détend, on passe un bon moment avec le personnel. Vraiment de belles soirées en perspective. Je vous conseille vivement d'y faire un tour.
Très bonne place, belle ambiance funky. Plats excellents! Les saveurs se distinguent les unes des autres. Savoureux! Le speakeasy du sous-sol (bar clandestin) est excellent, avant ou après le repas, ou juste en soirée, entres amis ou en amoureux.
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.
