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.
Pretty great restaurant! Staff was really friendly & attentive! I appreciated that the drinks were a bit strong, & the food was well seasoned! Especially the mushroom dish which was a 100/10!
Very elite experience. Food was nicely cooked or like they say cooked to perfection. Lamb was a group favorite. For me the ambience made an impact. The drinks were also really done well & many options were available.Only regret is it not accepting the credit card we had. Made it a little embarrassing after the whole valentine day dinner with a big group.
3 mars 2026
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My partner & I came here for the MTL à Table 2025 edition & I wasn't disappointed. The food was good & the service was great. We were super full as the portion was quite big & that was definitely worth $50/person. I love the atmosphere & the decoration were quirky but in a speakeasy-ish cute vibe. The only downside was the drink; I think I got a very average Nestea taste-like iced tea while I ordered a special mocktail.
Also:
-Paid-parking on the street
-Super cute menu printed on vinyl disks
-Tricky speakeasy entrance from the street, you gotta know how to get in
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
Nous avons eu l'honneur de faire l'atelier de mixologie avec Paul. C'était hyper professionnel mais aussi très humain. Nous avons appris comment faire des drinks classiques.
22 oct. 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 :)
Loved my experience when we went earlier this summer. The food was honestly amazing, especially at that pricepoint! Good way to get a cool 4-5 service dinner without having to cringe at your bill at the end of the night (I don't drink booze so that also helps). Service was very slow, but the waitress was alone due to a staff not showing up & we felt really bad for her. Shit happens. Overall a great night nonetheless.
24 nov. 2024
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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.
To begin with the ambiance was super cool & well designed. We took the 25$ menu & it did not disappoint! The food was amazing & portions were fair! Our waiter was clearly a great human being! Not only was he nice but kind & welcoming! Our drinks were very well made & the presentation was very unique! I had an amazing time & will definitely go back
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.
23 mai 2024
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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.
