Le Serpent

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"The menu at this Griffintown hotspot is divided into four sections—starters, pastas, mains, and desserts. Each dish, whether it's a starter of warm octopus with potato mousseline and salsa verde, or ravioli with green peas, braised lamb, stracchino cheese, and olives, is balanced in flavor and beautiful to see. Acclaimed pastry chef Masami Waki puts a Japanese twist on the Italian desserts; citrus fans will love the lemon tart with clementine cake, cream cheese, and grapefruit jelly. It is practically impossible to get in on weekends, so pick a weeknight or reserve well in advance." - Todd Plummer, Isa Tousignant