Restaurant L'Express Inc - Montréal

Arrived right on time for our reservation and were dismayed to see a line of eight or 10 people crushed inside the front door, waiting. But then we checked in with the maitre d' and, moments later, were whisked to the dining room's one open two top. Folks in line were waiting (and waiting) for an opening at the bar! Moral of the story: make a reservation, well in advance, for this super popular neighborhood spot, and you'll be fine. Food was classic French bistro fare nicely executed, service was friendly and professional, room was charming (if crowded). Great wine list be sure to check out the more reasonably priced bottles on the flip side of the dinner menu.

I was not expecting haute cuisine, just good bistro fare, and a good thing. Appetisers--burrata and heirloom tomatoes, scallop and strawberry ceviche and bone marrow--were great (though I prefer my marrow bones split . Mains, not so much. Duck confit was actually dried out (how? , have had more tender hanger steak (and fries were about 30 seconds under-cooked , house ravioli was swimming in something that resembled mushroom consommé. Yuck. Dessert was the absolute winner--lemon tarte with white chocolate ganache and chocolate tarte. Both divine. Extensive wine list with reasonable bottles. Also loved the room--busy and loud but in a fun way. But mains were a big disappointment.

This Montreal institution apparently has not changed one bit since it opened in 1980. It's a must. Food is bursting with flavor. Fabulous ingredients sourcing. It's always packed. Extensive wine selection. Friendly bar vibe. Great service. Go!

Very mixed experience. Wanted to love this restaurant as it came so highly recommended. While the food tasted good, it took 30 minutes to receive our entree and over an hour more ! to receive our main courses. We were two people. It was ridiculous.

This restaurant uses every square inch of its space and tends to make one feel crowded and cramped. The food is good and the waitstaff attentive. They serve bread, mustard, and pickles as a starter. The quiche was good but a bit overcooked. Beet salad was fresh, tasty, and light. Quail with endive was tasty and cooked well. Chocolate tart with ice cream ended the meal nicely.