The Best Bistros & Wine Bars In Montreal - Montreal - The Infatuation

"There’s a hush when you step into Mile End’s Lawrence, the small bistro and wine bar counterpart to sibling restaurant Larrys around the corner. We love sitting at the counter to watch the chef-owner cooking and plating purposefully in plain sight. The tasting menu is the way to go at Lawrence, with pairings: wines lean natural, with a good mix of Québec, Ontario, and French. (Their skin contact list usually features some nice Austrian options, too.) The commitment to whole animal butchery is strong here—if they’re on the menu, get the chicken liver and heart double raviolo, as well as an astonishing tarte tatin dessert with local Cru Berger cheese and guanciale." - ivy lerner frank