Gaspar Brasserie Française

Gorgeous building and old decor perfectly located in the old Montreal. We made reservations for that Friday night, which was good as it got really busy quickly. We were seated without delay, it was nice and quiet when we first got there as there were few tables taken. It was a very different story about one hour later. We could hardly hear each other talk. Perhaps partly due to the low ceilings, the very close proximity of the tables, or the fact that we had a large table of at least 10 beside us. We truly enjoyed our meals, they were tasty. We started the meal with their Fromages & Charcuterie Board. The cheeses were delicious! It was a perfect size to share between three people. We followed with Steak de Chou-Fleur, Burger de Boeuf, and the Steak. Our waiter was bilingual which was nice as one of us didn’t speak French. It can be challenging finding parking near by, there are a number of paying lots in the area though, some more expensive than others. Read the reviews first!! Most are also not very big, if you come during busy times, you may have to park a good 15-20 minute walk away which is not too bad as Old Montreal is gorgeous to walk through in good weather.

Outstanding experience. We came in with huge appetites and got the charcuterie board, escargot and bone marrow, braised beef cheek, and confit duck! All delicious. Our server, Nicholas, provided amazing service. It was incredibly crowed for a Wednesday night and he moved seamlessly, remembering every order, maintained such positive interactions with everyone, and checked in on us frequently. To accommodate walk-ins while it was so busy, the hostess and manager placed us in a gorgeous lobby to order cocktails and wait for a table to open up. That was a really good experience.

The design and the layout of the restaurant is modern and classy that also contrasts with the old-aged stones on the wall. The food was really great - we ordered Confit duck, onion soup, grilled octopus, and mussels. Great flavors and presentation. Our waitress, Marie, was very friendly with fast service - she knew her food items on the menu and gave some great recommendations. I would go back again!

Beautiful place! Five-star service and very friendly staff. The food was delicious, though it arrived warm rather than hot. We mentioned it to the waitress, and the manager immediately offered us three complimentary desserts! It’s rare to see this kind of gesture in Montreal, and we really appreciated it.

Reserved the night before for a party of 8; our table was ready on time and well-appointed. Everyone ordered from the brunch menu and we all loved our meals. Portions are generous and beautifully-plated. Our server went above and beyond to ensure that our family brunch was enjoyable, and his service was friendly and very efficient. Gaspar is a beautiful space in a historic building and it seemed that no detail was overlooked. We look forward to visiting again.

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.

Went for the MTL à la table brunch, the best dish was the chicken and waffles, the other 2, sausage and omellette were just ok. The smoothie/juice was delicious, really fresh passionfruit very tasty. Vibes and service were amazing. Nochi out.

Incredible food, cocktails, service! Walked in without a reservation ~6pm Sunday night and got a seat at the bar. Cocktails were fantastic and the duck and beef cheek were perfectly cooked. 10/10 would recommend.

I had dinner at Gaspar Brasserie Française and overall it was a solid, cozy experience with a few standout moments. I started with the burrata, which was good nothing groundbreaking, but burrata is always a win. It came with tomatoes and bread, and I had a vision of making a cute little tomato-burrata-bread sandwich bite, but the tomatoes were too big and chunky to layer easily. They were juicy and fresh though, so no complaints on flavor just a bit annoying trying to get that perfect bite ratio. There was also a little quinoa at the bottom of the dish, but not enough to really contribute much. It tasted fine, but it didn't add anything and was hard to scoop up. The bread they served was basically a mini baguette roll, and it was great. I just wish it had been a little warmer so the butter would melt more easily, but overall it was definitely better than the sourdough I'd had at other places recently. Now for the main event Cavatelli au pesto de truffe this was incredible. The sauce was creamy, well-seasoned, and there were thick shavings of Parmesan (which I love). Underneath, there was some melted cheese that pulled everything together so well. It also had mushrooms not my favorite texture-wise, but they didn't ruin the dish. I even ate a few! It was honestly so good, but I hit my full limit halfway through, so I did what I always do and handed the rest over to other people to try, who agreed it was one of the best dishes of the night. They even said it was their favorite meal, and I completely agree. For dessert, I got the chocolate cake. It was really good dense and rich but I kinda wish it had been warm because I personally love warm cake. It came with a scoop of ice cream that was pretty standard, nothing mind-blowing, but it paired nicely with the cake. I had like three bites before I physically couldn't eat anymore and passed it off again to others to finish. Final verdict: Gaspar is a really solid spot. Great pasta, cozy vibes, and solid flavors all around. Definitely worth checking out if you're craving something classic and French with a little modern twist.

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.

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.

Food was excellent. Our waiter Nicholas was so attentive and engaging. Wonderful experience.

Had a work dinner at this restaurant. The place is nicely decorated. We were seated by the window which was nice. The service was good. The drinks not bad. The beef cheek was very good but the fish cakes needed to be cooked much longer. A little wet inside. The mussels were tasty as well. Overall it was a good place for dinner with kids or families. Would try again.

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.

inattentive service, small portions (including a subatomic piece of striped bass), poor flavor choices (a tasteless jelly with the food grad terrine, and only sweet accompaniments to the bass (with nothing tart to balance it all out), and sonewhat overpriced. run the other way.

Amazing food, ambience in the heart of old Montreal. Everyone raves about this place and it's amazing

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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....

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.

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

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.

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

Had dinner here tonight and we really enjoyed it. Atmosphere was great, and not crowded, and the servers were friendly and good. Started with a couple of cocktails, and both were good (La Germaine and Old Smoky), followed with lobster rolls (I thought these were just okay, but wife liked them), then entrees of crab cake burger (large and tasty) and steak and frites (honestly probably the best steak and frites I have ever had. Fries were perfect, and the steak had great freshness, flavor, super tender and delicious. Cooked perfectly.) Also had a large glass of the Gaspar lager, a nice full-bodied and grainy lager with delicate hints of hops... really enjoyed it (tasted more like a kolsch than a lager, but that's a-ok in my book.) We might be back! (Because I am curious about the duck poutine and the maple creme brulee)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.