Gaspar Brasserie Française

I made this reservation for our trip to Montreal, wanting to ensure we had some good French cuisine. While I wasn't disappointed, we did walk into another place that was better. However, with that said, Gaspar had the most amazing Octopus appetizer I think I've ever had (and I've tried plenty of Octopus dishes!). The grilled meat was sandwiched between "salad" and had a black garlic sauce that was to die for! For dinner, my partner had the braised beef and I had grilled salmon. Both were excellent.

The food was delicious but the kitchen seemed to get a number of steak orders incorrect watching the room. Don't hesitate to ask them to correct, they did so promptly. Limited menu but was very good. All was reasonable in price. The selection of in-house cocktails was intriguing. I would go back again.

We enjoyed our visit. Our server was friendly and attentive, and our favorite dish was the tuna tartare! While the steak we ordered medium rare was cooked closer to medium, we didn't want to interrupt our meal by sending it back. The sea bass was also very tasty, but the salmon could have used more flavor. For dessert, the crème brûlée had great flavor, but the consistency was a bit too runny. Overall, we had a good experience and would visit again.

We were in the mood for crème brûlée and looked online to pick a place. This one had excellent reviews, so we decided to try the classic French dessert here. It turned out to be delicious, and the service from the staff at our table was warm and memorable.

Gaspar Brasserie Française is a true gem! The food is absolutely delicious, beautifully prepared with rich, authentic French flavors that hit the spot every time. From the appetizers to the desserts, everything feels thoughtfully crafted. What really sets this place apart, though, is the warm and friendly staff. They’re attentive, welcoming, and make you feel right at home. Whether you're out for a romantic dinner or a casual night with friends, Gaspar offers a perfect blend of great food and genuine hospitality. Highly recommend!

Had the pleasure of meeting Marie-Florence and Ludo as our waiters. They were incredibly friendly and lovely people! The vibe of restaurant was cozy, welcoming, and very charismatic! My husband and I had the mussels, steak tartare, duck, beef cheeks, and several desserts. Along with some delicious red wine. We will be back next time we come to Montreal, no doubt about it!

During my visit, my partner observed a rat 🐀casually crawling on a bench behind me, attempting to climb the wall. Upon reporting this to a waiter, my party was shockingly escorted out onto the street and asked to pay for our food before leaving the restaurant. We were very upset by this response, but we paid the bill and returned to our hotel. This situation is unacceptable. I subsequently called the restaurant to request a refund, but my request was denied with the excuse that rats are common in Montreal restaurants and asked personal bank information for refunds and ridiculous excuses denied refund. This clearly demonstrates a disregard for food safety.

Overall, the experience didn’t quite live up to expectations. The tuna tartare was the standout, fresh and well balanced. The rest of the dishes, including the beet salad, steak frites, and fish, felt more like typical bar food. Unfortunately, none were memorable enough for a reorder (besides the tartare). The ambiance was fine, but nothing particularly special. If the pricing better reflected the quality and overall experience, I might consider returning, but as it is, I probably wouldn’t.

Booked a dinner reservation here for a weekend trip to Montreal with my fiancé! Food: Shared a bottle of white wine. I had the French onion soup to start and my fiance had escargot on toast. I was not the biggest fan of the soup as it felt like there was too much bread which soaked up the soup. Also the escargot came on toast instead of standing alone which was disappointing but was still good. They also ran out of mussels so were not able to get that! However, our main courses were still incredible! I got the braised beef cheek and saffron risotto and it was so delicious and recommend everyone get it. Service: excellent service! The waiter was so attentive and if he was busy there was other people who would fill our water or wine glasses. They also made great conversation and were really personable. Ambiance: Dim romantic lighting. Perfect for a date night or family dinner.

Bad wine, overpriced food with no flavor. Total tourist trap. Spend your money elsewhere!

What a great meal with good service in Old Montreal. The restaurant is a casual relaxed brasserie. I highly recommend the Foie gras terrier and the duck confit. The confir was so tender and full of flavor. What a great meal.

This place is adorable. The street is historic and beautiful. The cocktail with Pimm's was refreshing. The red wine blend was surprisingly tasty. The duck was light but filling. I loved the squash sauce it was on. The servers were so friendly. We had a wonderful time.

I had a good bachelor's brunch a few weeks back with some high school buddies. It's a French Brasserie with high ceilings, stone walls and plentiful seating (both bar and table top). It's located by Old Port in Old Montreal. We were able to walk-in on a Saturday with a group of 8 and be seated quickly without having a reservation. Service was friendly and food was good. Items came out a bit slowly, but otherwise no complaints. They had a special prix fixe brunch menu where you pick two items for ~$20. I thought it was a great deal, since it was almost two full dishes for the price one. I got the rillettes and the savory ham & cheese crepes. I would recommend for a big group. They were able to separate the bill without issues.

Surprising brunch hit with excellent food across the street from the harbor. 4.5 stars Food: 4.5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3.5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Eggs benedict: one of the best I've had. Delicious salty but tender ham, perfectly cooked 5 stars - Breakfast poutine: my hub enjoyed this better than the poutine specialty shops we visited. Great fries and melty cheese and gravy. 4.5 stars - Brunch drinks: always fun - Atmosphere: simple attached to a hotel. Small patio outside, some tables, and high long tables by the bar. Lowlights: - At times drinks took a while since it was a busier time with less staff Wasn't sure of this selection as I worried it would be touristy, but enjoyed it very much and would come back.

Good food but small portions for the price, patio is hard to walkthrough. Overall would recommend

I've never been to Paris, but this restaurant was recommended as one that would have that feel. Loved the service & grilled octopus appetizer. It came on a bed of minced veggies/herbs with hummus and roasted chickpeas on the side. Best dish I had in Montreal! Mom & I had ate so much earlier that we asked for the mussels entree to have the fries replaced with salad. We weren't expecting a huge salad but it was so small and we shared that with the waiter. He came back with a larger bowl of salad and had my mom smiling from ear to ear. The orange wine was great as well and there are lines on the glass so you don't feel like you're being gipped. I know I said it's French, but it had an updated steakhouse vibe with the dark colors and boxy space. the seats were a charcoal color and exposed brick. It was attached to a hotel that had a nice seating area And that's where you had to use the restrooms. Mom & I had a great time. No notes.

I loved my fattouche salad! The dressing was fantastic!!! I stayed at the hotel and enjoyed a lovely dinner here. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside and enjoyed the dark ambience. Excellent service. The drinks were okay. I ordered a mojito and my friend ordered a virgin mojito, and we couldn't tell the difference between the two. Pretty bland in flavor. The wine was excellent.

Hamburger (@ $29) was hard and tasteless. Waiter admitted it had been frozen. Steak frites - impossible to chew and frites were actually fat fries. We complained and the manager came over to *explain* why the steak was tough etc. Who cares WHY it was bad?! They comped our meal and replaced it was (ok) pasta but anyone choosing this place should bear in mind it ain't cheap and the food is lousy.

I dined for dinner here about 2 weeks ago with a group of friends on a trip to Montreal. I got the hamburger and fries, which I split with a friend. It was incredibly expensive for the quality (I think $38 CAD for just the burger?). The burger was OK but nothing memorable, and fries (though very plentiful) were just OK. The ambiance is wonderful, an old world feel. Location is excellent, near the waterfront. Service was great.

Amazing first dinner in Montreal. The charcuterie board was very generous as well as the portion of pulled pork poutine. The gravy on the poutine was rich and deep in flavor. Kept going back for more combinations of things from the charcuterie board. I was going to order the duck but they were out that evening so I opted for the braised beef cheek over creamy risotto which was heavenly. I tried the fish and chips which I thought were good too, though maybe not as good as a particular one we've had in Iceland. Drinks were good and service was friendly. We ate outside as it was the perfect temperature, felt too warm inside for my liking plus we did not have a reservation but there was still room outside. It did fill up however so come early to get a table if no reservation.

Très bon service et la nourriture est excellente. J'y suis allée à l'heure du diner er l'ambiance était aussi très bonne.

This restaurant feels so good with an old Paris feel. The octopus appetizer was amazing. The restaurant staff seems genuinely excited to be there and helpful. My boyfriend had the duck confit and it was amazing. I ordered the Joue de boeuf braisee, aka braised beef cheek. I have never had it before and it was very beefy. I usually love steaks of all kinds but I was not a fan. The waiter was very nice about my not liking the food. He apologized. I don't know if it an acquired taste or if it was just not a good piece of meat that night. Nevertheless the risotto was excellent. I would go again. I probably would not get some exotic selection again. Presentation was beautiful and creative. The noise level is incredibly high. I wish I had earplugs. Perhaps they could invest in some sound absorpting artwork, or acoustic foam panels. My apple watch warns me of loud noises and the alarm showed it was loud. The restaurant is elegant, inviting and the experience was great.

The ambiance was nice. You can sit outside and watch people. We were inside since our party had 6ppl. The service was great. Food was reasonably priced. All appetizers were great. Entrees hit or miss.

Historically this was one of my favorite bistros in Montreal. This evening the service was wonderful. Unfortunately, the food seemed of lesser quality and quantity. The French onion soup didn't have the classic I have been cooking all day carmelization consistency, definitely a different recipe. The portion was significantly smaller as well. The ambiance was "classic bistro" not elegant but not fast-food. I will go back just a little disappointed this time.

I had the salmon the food was delicious full of flavours very well presented. The service was impeccable a beautiful place. I would definitely recommend this at a reasonable cost.

We were excited to dine here since there were a lot of good reviews on google but the food was not what it was hyped up to be. I got the cauliflower steak since the waitress recommended it to me saying it was her favorite dish on the menu and my boyfriend got a hamburger with salad and fries. Everything lacked flavor. The cauliflower just tasted overcooked and I asked for more of the sauce but realize that was what had no flavor. The burger was okay but for the price of the dish it was not at all worth it. We had higher hopes for the restaurant but unfortunately would not recommend.

We had Dominic as our waiter, who was passionate about the food and kind to my sons, 10 & 8 as well. It's tough to find something to gripe about when they treat everyone so well and serve delicious food. Well done Gaspar and Dominic - we'll be back!

Great atmosphere, open space and very accommodating bar area. Service was great, drinks are reasonable price for Montreal and decent wine selection. Food is absolutely bland and nothing special. Such a waste, kitchen should immediately change things dramatically. My wife's mussels were bland and not cleaned properly. There were a lot of sand on the sauce, my beef check risotto was terrible. My friend salmon was OK but I doubt that it was a wild caught Salmon. I will visit again for just a drink. Not food for me!

Superb service. Dominic was one of the best people I've met in a restaurant. In fact, the entire Auberge Vieux de Port experience was wonderful!

In a wonderful area or Montreal, Gaspar is a great French restaurant with a good selection of wines. The food was absolutely delicious and service was excellent. The waiter insisted I try a couple of wine options before finalizing my decision. Very cozy interior and upscale, yet has a casual and warm vibe.

Part 2 of a 3 restaurant crawl. The drinks were good but the poutine was just so so. The gravy was virtually tasteless, the fries under done and the cheese was not melted. I would probably order something else but from what I had was just mediocre at best. The restaurant is very loud.

I don't know why I didn't try this place sooner. I always wanted to go and I always took reservations and ended up cancelling to go somewhere else but the food here is just wow. The braised beef risotto is to die for. The meat was so tender and the risotto had all the right flavors. Such a perfect combo together. We also had the duck and the meat was tender aswell so we'll marinated. This place has this pub vibe but we sat outside on a nice Saturday evening because they have a small patio outside. Nice staff, they also have a selection of cocktails and wine. The service was abit long but worth the wait and it wasn't a big deal since everywhere on a Saturday night is usually busy. They also serve brunch on the weekends. This place is definitely a must try in the old port. Perfect place for big or small groups I will definitely come back

Table for 2 on a Thursday evening was ready for us when we arrived, but it was an unfortunate table right near the door and a tight squeeze. Oh well. We seemed to have several servers attending us and each one was charming and professional, but we lacked some continuity, ie missed out on ordering wine with the mains. Oh well. We shared a Caesar salad to start and it was very good, great dressing and anchovies, which is done less and less these days. For our mains, we had the Braised Beef Cheeks on risotto... so tender and tasty, and the Cavatelli with mushrooms, pesto and cheese, which was good but too rich for me. More like a Mac n Cheese, I couldn't finish it. Ended with a Spanish Coffee and the glass of wine that we missed out on earlier. The menu is not huge, not sure I would go back to try anything else, but I would have that salad again any day!

Very cool space in Old Montreal. Casual and relaxed but a little dark. The food, as expected, was excellent. Every dish was amazing and delicious from the onion soup to the salad and the main entrees. I don't usually have dessert but I had to try the lemon meringue and the dark chocolate. The prices were reasonable. It was a very busy night so service wasn't great but forgivable. It's a good hangout but it's a little loud for my taste. There is a nice little area just outside the restaurant that's a quiet lounge space that's nicely decored.

Came at closing so bear that in mind. Watched the end of the ball game and had a G&T. Lots of local gins. Our waiter was great, but some other waiter came over and was a complete wierdo to us and the waiter, so that kind of dropped the experience. But a solid bar on the water if you're looking for a quick drink.

Enjoyed dinner with friends our first night in Montreal. We we're staying in the hotel so very convenient. Our waiter Mikey was a delight. Very personable & gave us tips on places to visit. Our drinks were cold & well made. Everyone raved about the onion soup & I personally loved the fois gras.

Une brasserie française qui n'offre pas de moutarde de Dijon? Le bagel au saumon fumé offrait très peu de saumon. Les cocktails sont très s chers....

Great bistro with imaginative entrees and a good selection wine. We enjoyed the meal and the service was excellent

Honestly was excited for this place. It had a wonderful drink menu and promotional drinks. Pints & shooters good starting at $6.00. I arrived at lunchtime after an early morning of work and also after church in Notre Dame. The bartender said good morning to me lol. I asked in regards to a cocktail and his response was "Isn't it a bit early for something like that". Apparently a cocktail at noon isn't acceptable, never had this experiences out of every pub that I had gone too in the Old Port. I sat at the bar to get a drink quickly on my break before I had to head back for more OT. . They have a good looking drink menu with tons of options from low to high range drinks. If your coming to enjoy a drink at lunchtime. I'd just suggest not sitting at the bar with the bartender. I actually ended up leaving as I didn't feel super comfortable here. And told the other waitress who agreed with me. A drink at lunchtime seems acceptable. Loved the interior, decor and drink money.

Went last night , party of 4 The hostess Julie really came through for us when we changed our reservation from 2 to 4 Charles was our waiter he was fantastic .. he was accommodating, funny, knowledgeable and had great energy Besides being in a beautiful location. Loved the look of the restaurant and food was spectacular I will definitely be back

Fabulous French restaurant in the heart of Old Montreal. Great atmosphere, wonderful food and lovely staff! Had the filet mignon that was delucious and cooked perfectly. So glad we stopped here.

The service was quick, attentive and friendly. My husband and I were visiting Montreal this weekend and had a late dinner Saturday night. We were able to make a reservation on short notice (for 9:30pm) and got a super cute table in the back with 20mins. I thought this was impressive compared to most places were fully booked and not taking reservations around the same time the night prior. Food was delicious, we had zero complaints. Truly enjoyed the French onion soup. The red sangria I had along with the Fruit Mauve (?in house recipe, not sure) we're great. I also enjoyed the stone walls, loved them! It creates the perfect ambiance. We will definitely enjoy another meal in the restaurant and will recommend it to anyone visiting old Montreal

This evening I had supper at Taverne Gaspar in old Montreal. I'm in Montreal for our company's sales conference and this is where our supper was. Warm rolls were placed on our tables ... they were good! I started with a tomato and red pepper soup. I'm not big on soups but this was good, though it could have been hotter. I ordered steak and fries. The steak was on the rare side so I asked them to cook it a bit more. It was really tender. I had apple pudding and vanilla ice cream for dessert. The ice cream was really good and I ate it all. The apple pudding was more like a bread pudding with apples. It was okay. It was more moist as I dug to the bottom. I was full from supper so didn't finish the pudding. We were a large group and the servers took good care of us.

I came to this restaurant-bar with friends during the Montréal à table festival. We liked the food overall. The saumon and risotto tasted decent but the two entrees onion soup and tomato salad were mediocre. The lemons tart dessert was tasty. The restaurant is in an aged building as part of a hotel and located in the old port. The vibe was nice with good service. We can tell there were quite many tourists and even the default way to pay is more American (adding tips in the bill by writing) than typically the Montreal way

Sat inside of this nice place for brunch. Server was really friendly and gave us a tip to order food before the big group ordered. Glad she did! We both had the eggs Benedict duck confit. It was perfect! Runny eggs, good duck, crispy potatoes. $18 but worth it compared to other brunch places in the area.

The food was incredible. Four of us went for dinner and luckily we had reservations. The place was packed. It was a very warm evening and the AC was not strong to keep the place cool. The waitress was very nice and smiley. The Grilled salmon was moist and tender on the inside, nicely grilled on the outside. The Moule Frites was tasty and nicely seasoned. The Mac n Cheese was one of the best I've had in a long time. Great selection of beers, cocktails and drinks. Restaurant is inside the hotel, a bit hard to find if you don't look the right place if you come from St Paul. If you come from the waterfront street, it's easy.

Good food, and fantastic service. The group I went with had pretty different tastes in wine, and our server (Marie) helped us each find a wine we loved. Would definitely recommend.

The food was amazing! We had the duck and the salmon and nothing disappointed. The ambiance was quiet, we sat outside and were able to enjoy dinner and wine. The service was amazing, all of our servers were super friendly and gave amazing recommendations. Highly recommend!

You will not need any patience with your orders here as the waiting staff speed is comparable to an all-you-can-eat sushi joint. The drinks come quickly and they are quite large so, overdoing it ( which we basically have a PhD in) at this appropriately decorated old port tavern is probably very easy. With a great view of the port and ferris wheel you will want to hang out here as long as possible.

We had a great meal with a friendly and attentive wait staff. The striped bass was awesome and the octupus appetizer was both elegand and tasty. We'll be back.

Traveling to Canada for work. Great ambiance, excellent execution of the tuna Tartar and Irish coffee

My friends and I headed out to Taverne Gaspar in Vieux Montreal as part of the Happening Gourmand restaurant promotion in the city. Set meals at set prices in higher end establishments. This restaurant was quite impressive inside. Set in one of Old Montreal's old stone buildings along the waterfront it had both an old and modern charm to it. Am impressive bar was set up along one of the long walls. The bartender caught a few of our eyes. Everyone was impressed by the setting. A+ for the interior. Noise levels increased over the evening as people drank and relaxed and a live band performed. The band, a trio of men with a front man, was excellent and not overwhelming. Their music choices were really good and we all got into them. A- for the noise level Service seemed quick and friendly. We ordered off the menu set for Happening Gourmand. I took the salad, mussels, fries and crème brûle. The salad was truly awesome in every way. A nice mix of greens and avocado with a light creamy dressing. Everyone who took it remarked on it. A+ The mussels were good but not entirely to my liking. They were the small variety and I just wasn't use to the type of broth they were cooked in. I prefer a tomato based both for mussels while this more white onion and just threw me off a bit. By no means however were they bad overall. I'd recommend them if your ok with that style. B for the moules. The French fries however were not good.. not specifically the fries themselves which were nice, well cooked and looked somewhat more European that what we get here (a plus). Which is what I usually prefer. The problem is the chef or whoever prepared them put so much seasoning on them they ended up overwhelmingly salty. Too salty to finish in fact. My other friends had the same complaint and left theirs too. C- for the fries. In an unusual move for me I actually complained to two servers about the salt on the fries. One confirmed my complaint with my friends and apologized. To the other I mentioned salt should be something we choose to add or not since not everyone can eat salt or should have reduced salt. Her response was somewhat indignant and off putting suggesting that if I want to add to the food then I should maybe go somewhere else. She didn't actually say that but implied it with a shrug and and indifferent harrumph type remark. My friends were even taken aback. Neither of them offered any compensation. The second server could have handled the complaint better. D- for that incident. (If the 2nd server hadn't reacted as she did I'd give it a C) Coffee and desert were standard. A Dark & Stormy I had at the start was also standard ($12). B for the drinks. So it was a bit of a downward slide yet still we all like the place. The music was nice, the setting was sophisticated and the meal overall was generally good. If I had taken another choice in the main course I'd would likely be raving about it. I'd definitely give it another chance.

Located in the hustle and bustle of Old Port, Taverne Gaspar is like a sports bar meets an upscale restaurant. There's a TV playing curling matches, an extensive full bar, and beautifully ornate architecture and furniture (they have mirrored ceilings). The fuyu sour is excellent - it is well-prepared and a nice eye-opener for brunch, if you're so inclined. Also phenomenal - the omelettes. I had the old Cheddar omelette, which came with some of the best potatoes I've had and buttered toast and fresh fruit. It was a hearty breakfast and well worth the price. The only rain on this parade was that the waitress was a bit disorganized and took a long time getting us our checks but otherwise, this place was exceptional and a must-try if you're in Old Port!

Our hotel restaurant, Taverne Gaspar, was our default choice for dinner, as we arrived too late to consider other options. It was a good decision. We had to wait at the bar until a table was available, but the wait came with a couple of pretty good martinis. Dinners were salads with chicken, which were good, but not notable, and much too large. The wine selections were excellent and very reasonably priced. The tavern atmosphere was energetic, dark, tightly packed, and loud. Overall, a good experience.

Enjoyable lunch option, when exploring down by the waterfront. The waiter helped me choose a beer closest to my preference. The burger was great, and I never had a lobster roll with curry and I enjoyed it. The poutine here was VERY filling, it is probably all you need. Good: -Artichoke Dip -Beef Flank Steak -Tavern Cheeseburger -Mini Lobster Roll (curry flavored) -Poutine (as a main, or side) STICKS TO YOUR RIBS -Waiter was helpful and polite Bad: -None

Came here for brunch with friends. We got the classic benedict with ham, which wasn't the best. It was simple, and the egg was over-cooked so the yolk wasn't runny. We also ordered the duck confit casserole, which was pretty good. The duck meat wasn't salty, and it went very well with the home fries potatoes and the bell peppers. The dish was a bit oily, but it went well with hot sauce. Overall, the brunch food is mediocre but we came mostly for the rustic and cozy atmosphere. Service is also pretty slow, so expect to wait at least 20-30 minutes for your food to come out.

We spent a week Auberge Vieux-Port hotel and had dinner and drinks here. The food was delicious as was the wine. But the most enjoyable part was all the servers and bar tenders. They are ALL so personable and so enjoyable to talk with. Having been to Paris we were not ready for such warm people . Will be back.