Restaurant L’Autre Saison

We were so fortunate to have dined at L'Autre Saison, while visiting Montreal. 6++ out of 5! If you crave great classic French cuisine, with a great feel at home but high end meal service, you will utterly enjoy this gem. The experience starts with the owner, who along with his partner/head chef, has been serving french cuisine excellence for near 50 years. The owner was super friendly and really took the time to walk through their extensive menu. Appetizers: an amazing carrot soup (offered hot) , a beautifully simple avocado shrimp endive salad, and a special offering of oysters (usually only a dinner item) That would have been enough normally for lunch, but treated ourselves (was treated to) superbly made French classics as mains: coq au vin, lamb chops, braised short ribs and scallops in a butter morel sauce. All the dishes were super fresh, and the range of flavor/ presentation to each really showed off the extensive cooking talent of the head chef! Just, WOW!! Just wish we had time for dessert. Next time for sure!!

This is a smaller family owned French restaurant right downtown. We first saw this place walking home from another dinner and the owner was out front and chatted with us and told us he had been in business for 49 years. So we thought that we would give it a try during our stay. The owner himself and one other person were serving. We were first served individual rolls and bruschetta. Both were delicious. Amongst the five of us, our appetizers included the escargot in puff pastry, which was an amazingly delicious rich appetizer. I would've been satisfied to stop there. I did not. A couple of people had the French onion soup, which was apparently rich and very delicious. Our mains included my short ribs, which were served with a couple of spears of perfectly cooked asparagus and piped mashed potatoes. Other diners in my group had Rack of Lamb Provençale, fillet mignon, fillet mignon with pepper sauce, and Entrecôte sauce Bordelaise. They were all excellent. For dessert, the five of us shared two desserts…One was their chocolate crème brûlée…It was just OK. And a small apple dessert with some vanilla ice cream. That was good. Their wine list was quite extensive and expensive lol. The chef did come out at the end of the evening when we were leaving and asked us how we enjoyed our meals. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Fabulous meal. Everything was absolutely lovely. You can tell when an establishment really cares about the experience from the kitchen to the front of the house. Wonderful dining room—excellent service that combines elegance, character, and a bit of humor. This combination can be hard to find, but Kazim and the rest of the staff pulled it off seamlessly. The worst part of the meal—we were visiting and won’t be able to return for some time. Rest assured, the next time we are in Montreal, we will be back.

I can’t compare this dishes to anything I’ve tried before. All of them were cooked to perfection. Very friendly atmosphere as well!

L’Autre Saison is a place with the decor that reminds me of meals and restaurants in Montmartre, Paris. This place serves excellent dishes which I would definitely rate it as a 5-stars establishment had there been good services. Almost as soon as we walked into the restaurant, the owner’s attitude was borderline racially prejudiced against Asians. From the shaking of his head to remarks like “the days of free bread are long gone” or “Is that all you ordered?”, he definitely treated us very differently than to the 3 white customers who sat at the table next to ours. Those customers ordered less than we did but were treated with courtesy and friendliness. The owner also came by several times to have small talks with them while totally ignoring us. Service here is a 0 since there is no negative 5 for rating. Food-wise, this place is easily a 4.5 stars. 1. The snails were served in vol-au-vent style with a delicious garlicky creamy sauce. Since it was not served with bread, we had to order a basket of 6 excellent bread rolls at $10.50. 2. The creamy foie gras was excellent and paired real well with the house pinot noir one of us ordered. No, the owner did not suggest anything. 3. The onion soup was good but had too much onions and not enough soup. 4. The duck confit dish is possibly one of the best I’ve eaten. It rivals with good French restaurants in major cities such as Paris and Washington, D.C.. 5. The tarte tatin served à la mode was delicious. Each bite of apple reminds me of a great bistro in Montmartre. This restaurant offers a great dining experience for non-Asians who would be treated with courtesy and great service. Based on our own experience, I cannot and will not recommend this racially prejudiced restaurant to non whites. In short, there are other French restaurants in Montreal that offers the same level of food quality with much better service.

When I worked for a large software company a few years ago, I was coming up to Montreal from Chicago on a regular basis, and I ate at L'autre Saison pretty regularly. I always ate at the bar because I felt funny taking up a table just by myself. I brought a colleague there once, and a couple of years later I brought my wife, daughter, sister and her husband up here for a trip and couldn't wait to take them to this place. Always amazing food and service, and one of the owners regularly takes care of you. Last night I brought my wife for an incredible romantic dinner. French onion soup, escargot, filet mignon, and cod. He even made her a custom martini. The decor, the music, the service, always top notch. I've probably eaten here over a dozen times now and always stupendous. This is an absolute must-visit place for any special dinner.

We had a great experience here. We came for lunch and absolutely loved it. The food was excellent and the owner personally greeted us and was very entertaining. We will definitely be back and highly recommend!

This place is fantastic! Service was excellent, and every dish was spot on. We shared two orders the escargot and they split it up individually for us. Duck, lamb shank, shrimp and beef rib, all super yummy. Will definitely return next time in Montreal.

This restaurant was lovely. We happened upon it by accidents. We enjoyed delicious French traditional foods & charming interactions with Kazim

Step back in time to elegance, classy music, French European cuisine with a side of elitist attitude - they've earned it! We appreciate the old world charm and consistency of perfection. This is a gem for those who know.

After arriving to Montreal I wanted to try French food. I came across this restaurant and asked if there were seats. The manager or lead said there were only seats for nice people. It kind of threw me off as his face was serious and I thought there was misunderstanding. At the end, we ended up getting seated. When ordering I got the filet mignon with pepper sauce. The same manager/lead had mentioned it came with a soup or salad so I got the daily soup (lentil soup). The food took a long time to come out - partially because they had a big party but also they take their time like true Parisian meals. The lentil soup was very good and flavorful. The filet mignon was tender and the pepper sauce was creamy. It also came with a small side of potatoes and assorted veggies. Although the food was good, it wasn't great. When the bill came, I was charged for the soup so I think there was a miscommunication. Overall, the food was good but the entire meal took a little over 2 hours so come if you have the time.

By a lucky chance my friends and I found this lovely restaurant and the owner (a real character!) graciously allowed us to dine even though the lunch hour was finished. All of our meals were excellent, the service attentive, and the ambiance of this restored Victorian mansion completed an amazing memory for our final meal in Montreal. I am still savoring the memory of the giant scallops! and the chocolate desert of the day. The only problem was deciding which of the mouth watering array of offerings on the menu to choose. Oh wait, another problem is that his restaurant is so far away!! from where I live. I have already recommended this restaurant to my friend who will soon be traveling to Montreal for business. Aloha ~ Charlotte

Would absolutely recommend this restaurant if you are in search for authentic French cuisine! Traveling in from NYC and was on the search for authentic French cuisine. The food was truly outstanding, you could tell everything was made in house from scratch and that the chef took his time. I got the escargot with the puff pastry, the lamb chops, and they had a chocolate crème Brûlée special for dessert. Not a single complaint, everything was just deliciously out of this world. This was by far the best restaurant of our entire trip. Service was exceptional. The place was a nicely renovated house with French decor. The vibe was perfect for an intimate date night... even though I just went with a buddy of mine.

Just spent the afternoon with my gal friends from Hawaiʻi dining at this amazing restaurant. The owner, Kazim, and his son, Troy, made an already delicious French lunch one of the more memorable moments during our week-long visit to Montreal. Each dish was beautifully prepared and presented. The wine was perfectly matched to our meals - we had the black cod, the scallops and the rack of lamb. Highly recommend this restaurant!

Food, service, and ambiance all great. Highly recommend! Location is perfect. A great contribution to Montreal. 5 star

This restaurant has been open for over 30 years, but despite living in Montreal, last Saturday was my first visit. It's not much to look at from outside on Crescent street just below Sherbrooke. Once inside however, you are essentially entering what was once a Victorian living room and home. The vibe is very warm and relaxing with live classical/jazz piano and white table cloths. The bar and dining rooms are scattered with dressed up patrons who look like they know on which side of the plate one places a soup spoon. Once seated with a drink, the upscale atmosphere and soft music transport you to a bygone era of fancy restaurants. The food was very good, albeit the portions are far from gigantic. In fairness, the prices are reasonable. I started with a nice piece of seared foie gras served with a sweet reduction and some peach. Their rack of lamb was incredibly good. Tasting of rich dijon mustard and garlic, this lamb gives Gibby's a run for their money. Then again, the portion is about 60% smaller. Regardless, for those of you who are into reasonable portions of food, you won't have any complaints. (I eat one meal a day). For my father-in-law's birthday, they made us a delicious chocolate truffle cake which was served with happy birthday music from the piano player. The end of the evening turned into a karaoke-like sing along with several diners joining the piano player and singing tunes like Frank Sinatra's My Way. It was a really fun experience which I'd go for again in a heartbeat.

My wife and I had our most exceptional dining experience at the L'Autre Saison. The food is delectable and the presentation exquisite. We started with the escargot (simply wonderful). I savored the confit de canard while my wife enjoyed the lobster special, a completely shelled lobster in a cream sauce that was simply splendid. We ended our dinner with the tarte fine aux pommes and a cognac. Though this was our first visit, we were treated like we were long time good friends and felt so welcome and relaxed as so clearly did all the other patrons that night. The service was attentive and courteous. There was a large party celebrating a birthday and the chef brought out a custom cake for them. We all cheered on the birthday gal. This is fine dining at its best. With that being said, if you would like to have the same wonderful experience that we were so lucky to experience I suggest that you should reciprocate the same courtesy and civility to your host as they will do for you. This is five star restaurant and as such make a reservation if you can, even it is last minute. While we did not have reservations, Kazim, the owner, graciously made room for us after we politely inquired how long in advance, we should make reservations. Extending the courtesy of making a reservation, allows Kazim to plan and ensure that the proper accommodations can be made for all his guest. This was truly a wonderful treat for our 25th Anniversary. This now our favorite restaurant, not just in Montreal, but our favorite overall. We will continue to come and visit every chance we get.

I visited this restaurant and had a horrible experience. The owner was incredibly rude to me for no reason other than I enquired about eating at the bar . I was told no , even as the bar was empty, and told to leave in very unsavory language. I backed off immediately, but this owner has to be one of the most rude restauranteurs I have ever met on my extensive travels .

My wife and I were spending a long weekend in Montreal and on Saturday night, I was hoping for some true French escargot. We stopped into L'Autre Saison only because we had been walking Crescent Street and the menu was on the board outside. We had just had a light dinner at 4pm with the intention of enjoying a small meal later in the evening. We walked in at 6pm and asked the man who obviously runs the place if they would be open to serve around 8pm. He said we could take our chances. This have me the impression that they may not be open if they were not busy. We ended up going back at 7pm - earlier than we thought. There was only one couple in the dining room and one couple at the bar. We were seated and asked if we wanted a drink. I got a cranberry juice and my wife got a Pinot Noir. We were asked flat or sparkling water and asked for flat. This is the last point that this encounter felt normal. My wife told the man who seated us that we wanted a light meal of escargot and cheese. He became incredulous and took our menus away and told us we had to go. That this is "not his kind of restaurant" and we had to leave. No explanation, no apologies. He took the menus and walked away. We have never felt so stunned. I would fire - on the spot - any employee of mine who approached someone with such attitude. And, had I liked the escargot, you can be sure I would've been back for a much larger meal the next day and after. But this pompous person deserved none of my business. I am writing because my wife wrote a review on TripAdvisor about our experience. He responded back and his response was a complete lie. He said they were completely booked. They were not. We ended up eating across the street and saw that no one else went in and they closed at 8:10pm. He said that we should've seen on his website that they were a full dinner restaurant. We didn't got to the website... we were walking by and stopped in. Is that not better? I cannot express enough how horrible an experience this was in comparison to all that other meals we had during our 5 day stay. Everyone was very welcoming, attentive and happy to take our money for a nice meal. Some places were even more expensive than this place and now that I'm looking online, get better reviews. Being pompous and pretentious with people does not make your place "special". The crowd in your restaurant on a Saturday night (4 people) should prove that to you. Anyone reading - if you want to spend a good amount of money on an excellent French meal, email me. I have several amazing places that actually don't need to treat you like garbage to try to prove they are special.

The people that are complaining here have no clue about restaurants. This is a REAL dining experience. If you're looking for quick and convenient: go to McDonalds. I believe that people that rate this place low just don't understand what this place is about. This is a real dining room with real professional service and kitchen. I just recently moved back to Mtl from Ottawa and we were looking for a fun and interesting dinner to celebrate. I had the shrimp cocktail , giant shrimp very fresh, my wife had the escargots both were excellent .She had the filet and I had the steak aux poivre. Again both excellent. My girls had the Salmon,very good.Very fresh.Excellent vegetables .Fresh brocollini,asparagus,really nice sides. The crowning achievement is the service. Clearly a very well run environment where service is handled professionally. I felt very welcome here and when I left I was thinking of when we can come back. Thank goodness there are alternatives to the pretentious expensive dining that has become common place. This is like a real French dining room,it's about the food and service here and about you the customer.Excellent dining experience and highly recommended.Thank you Kazim We will definately go back.

I have to say the food here is excellent. The server who who is owner I believe is a bit rude, that's the only reason I didn't give this a 5 star. I did enjoy the food and I've been here a few times so I guess it's not limiting me going back. I just don't know what it is about him that he seems like a pretentious old man. However they have meals that taste like home cooked french, they are extremely well presented and it seems like they individually cook for each table so I can't say a bad thing about any of the dishes.

I wanted to go to a great French restaurant while in Montreal and this recommendation from a friend who had been here before did not disappoint! Aside from having my all time favorite wine on their wine list, the food was unbelievable. Do not sleep on the escargot! It was probably my favorite dish in all of Montreal! Two of my friends who were weary of trying it also said it was their favorite part of the meal! The owner was also very sweet! When we said that we would be sharing different entrees in order to taste different dishes, he had the chef plate our dishes with portions of the different entrees so we didn't have to worry about sharing at the table! The lamb chops were definitely a favorite, but there wasn't anything that we had that we wouldn't try again!

It's a bit upmarket but boy, it was worth it. I felt a little bit under-dressed when we arrived, even though I was wearing an actual shirt. However despite not having a reservation, we were welcomed and swiftly guided to a table in the crowded dining room beside a couple of guys in jeans and T-shirts, so I stopped fretting and settled down to enjoy my cocktail aperitif. A delightful Margarita it was too. The noise level from the other diners was quite loud making conversation difficult, and it was clear that our fellow diners were rather more advanced in their alcohol consumption, but we did our best to catch up with a lovely bottle of white wine from their extensive list. As I'm not all that familiar with the local wineries, I asked our waiter for a recommendation. Somewhat surprisingly he suggested an Italian white, but it did turn out to be delicious. The starter of asparagus arrived in a very practical rectangular dish and contained some of the largest and most succulent asparagus shoots that I've ever tasted. Just yummy. We followed that with pan-roasted Digby scallops with Morel mushrooms, spinach purée and mashed potatoes. These again were just perfection, practically melting on the palate. Heaven. It wasn't cheap, but the standard of food and the quality of the wine list certainly makes this place worth it for that special treat, and the period decor makes for a lovely romantic atmosphere.

As a group of 6 we had a delicious meal in a relaxed atmosphere where the majority of diners were local customers and not tourists like us. The wine selection was excellent and the service was 5 star. Megan did an excellent job focusing on each table and guest in the room. We had a fabulous night and we will definitely make plans to eat here again on future travels. Your friends from Atlanta, Lexington, and Peru thank you!

If you're in the art district of Montreal, you should stop by for some lunch or dinner here. I chose to eat inside, and the the walls were filled with some paintings, fancy moldings and some good floral arrangements. Very appropriate for this part of town. Good wine selection. Beer too. Place seemed fancy, but has a casual feel to it too, and not at all pretentious. It's a little bit more quiet in this restaurant since its away from the more popular downtown bars and restaurants. If you eat outside, you get some great views of a lot of activity with shoppers, diners, and local art on the street.

Great French place in the heart of Crescent. Sat outside on F1 weekend, just far enough away to have a conversation without having to talk over the music from the stage where various groups performed. The waitstaff was excellent throughout the whole night, giving food/drink suggestions and great storytelling. Ordered the escargot, and the prie fix meal special of avocado/shrimp salad, pepper steak w/ frites, and mango sorbet. Everything was outstanding, especially the escargot. So savory, rich, and full of flavor; good thing you get a basket of bread to get all of that delicious sauce.

Horrible restaurant! My husband and I walked here from the Ritz Carleton and attempted to stop in for a light lunch. When we walked in we approached the bar and we were willing to sit at the bar or at a table near the bar. The bartender, in the most disgusted voice possible, asked if he could help us. My husband said we just wanted a bowl of soup or something - do we sit here or at a table? The course man responded "no soup here go down the street to the soup kitchen! Go on go!" I was stunned - not sure if he was joking or actually was throwing us out. We were appropriately dressed, middle aged patrons. I don't know if he thought we were homeless or what but that was a terrible way to treat another human being (even if we were homeless!) That was the rudest person I have ever encountered in a restaurant and we have eaten in restaurants all around the world. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE PLACE.

L'autre Saison almost seems out of place when you compare it to its surroundings. Located in the middle of a decently populated street, its quiet and unassuming exterior offers one of the best fine-dining gems in Montreal. While the concierge at our hotel told my fiancé and me that dressing up for fine dining in Montreal meant wearing jeans, we felt that it was more appropriate to wear dressier clothing. Not only did it enhance our overall experience at L'autre Saison, we felt it gave this restaurant the respect it deserved. While it may have been on the pricier end, it was definitely worth it. The owner greeted us and instantly made us feel welcome from the moment we walked through the door. He went over some of the specials on the menu and gave us a bunch of recommendations. We each got an appetizer with our entreés, as there is a sharing plate fee at the restaurant. However, I was incredibly glad we did. The duck foie gras was silky and unbelievably good. It was definitely one of the best dishes I have ever tasted. My fiancé got escargot and as the owner joked, "you will always remember your first time." Needless to say, he will definitely remember that dish. For our entrees, I got the duck breast with bigarade sauce which was just as delectable. The duck was a perfectly cooked medium rare and the rich sauce complimented it well. My partner got the rack of lamb with Dijon mustard and bread crumbs. While I, personally, do not care for lamb, I agreed with him that the melt-in-your-mouth lamb was impeccably cooked. For dessert, the menu stated that the waiter will assist us with our selection and sure enough, the owner made his recommendations. The desserts were just as mouthwatering. Normally we never get three courses each but we kept wanting more. As soon as the desserts came out, we shamelessly decided we could be tacky and took a picture of each dessert. L'autre Saison exceeded beyond our expectations. The waiters were nice but seemed a bit inexperienced but the owner's warmth and personality more than made up for it. It was truly refreshing to see the owner make his way over to each of the tables and interact with every diner. As I later told him, this was one of the best restaurants in which I have ever eaten. I am incredibly glad that we found this place as it was the perfect end to our Montreal adventure.

I'm torn on this one. Sat outside on Grand Prix weekend, nice atmosphere, food was tasty, even if a bit strange, one piece of asparagus, one thick carrot, a scoop of what appeared to be mashed potatoes that hadn't been mashed, although the steak and red wine sauce were delicious. Service was a bit strange, maybe the waiter was drinking too much, or doing it on purpose but he asked if we'd like to see the menu after we'd already ordered (with him) and then after we'd finished appetizers asked if we were done with our entrees. Maybe he was trying to be funny - it just felt weird. He'd also go missing for periods of time.

Had dinner here on New Year's Eve and it was amazing! The entire experience really made for a great night. The decor was lovely and felt very warm & inviting. I'm not sure if this happens regularly, but there was live music playing - it sounded like there was a piano player on the first floor, and they alternated performances with a violinist and guitar player on the second floor (where we were). The violinist was very engaging and walked around the floor during some of their songs. They were greeted with applause from the restaurant after every song. The food was delicious - we had the duck confit appetizer to start off which was a good size. For entrees, we had the rack of lamb (suggested by the waiter) and the catch of the day (Cajun cod fillet) - both were great. We also had a bottle of wine. Our waiter made sure to come back frequently and refill our sparkling water and wine - we were never left with an empty glass. We definitely felt well taken care of. We were so full by the end of our meal, or we would've tried some dessert. I'll definitely be returning the next time I'm in Montreal!

I'm sorry I didn't have a chance to try the food here, cuz as soon as we entered one guy with arm crossed told us "it's closed". IT WAS 8:30pm. Funny hah. Wish i could rate under 1 star.

Great service super friendly and spoke 4 languages. The decor is super cute makes you feel at home. The French food was great. I had the rack of lamb and french onion soup. The lamb was super tender and served a perfect MR. The lamb also had a super tasty mustard sauce on it that gave it a nice kick. The soup was great with a ton of cheese. Dessert was creme brule with fruit very tasty. Wine list is impressive however had too many $$$$$$ wine and not enough choice on more cost friendly wine (50$-100$) range. Most bottles were 150+. Would have liked some by the glass tasting options to try too.

This is a beautiful elegant delicious restaurant . I chose it for my birthday lunch . I chose between a shrimp avocado or a lobster salad amongst 6 other salads all listed at 18.00$ . Everything was perfect until we received our bill which was 34$ for this salad instead of 18.00 . The price was a shocking surprise which we were not informed about the difference in the price that was not listed on the menu and because we only saw 18.00 salads . Sadly I insisted to pay for my own birthday lunch because it wasn't fair to my friend and they did not budge on the price just kept saying they should have told you. Needless to say not very fair to me .

We experienced the most obnoxious waiter I've ever had. So horrible that we got up and left the empty outdoor seating area when he walked inside. Why was he so bad? He first insisted we couldn't order a drink only and had to eat. Then he told us we could sit down but kept telling us we needed to look at the menu. He said they had Sancerre wine but returned with a bottle of Chablis saying we'd like it just as much. Earlier he said they had no Sauv Blanc but when we refused the bottle of Chablis, they suddenly had SV by the glass!! He quoted prices at "about XX dollars" and we felt we were about to be cheated. When he offered regular water, he returned with a glass bottle then told us it didn't matter. I assume he meant the price shouldn't bother us. We literally ran away!

The table d'hote was what my whole table ordered, and it was a very decent price for high quality food and pretty good portions. I myself had the rabbit confit (quite good, first time trying rabbit) and it was a large amount of food with delicious sauce. The bread was very good although it took awhile for them to reload the basket and by that time I was no longer down for bread, plus they took away my plate without asking if I was finished despite having some food on my plate lol. The soup of the day and pate appetizers were very good. The service was excellent, the waiters were very nice and always attending our water. Overall, 4/5 because they took my food and the food wasn't absolutely amazing but was still a very high quality, would recommend to others if money ain't no problem baby! xD gg

I went to this restaurant with my coworkers for Holliday dinner. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the host who also provided coat check service. The decor is very classy with stylish mouldings and fancy paintings. As it was an office event, we had a fixed menu which was properly explained by our waiter. Both the food and the service was perfect. I would give a five star rating! The reason for the four stars is because I don't know the prices. This place is definitely worth going for a special occasion.

The following review contains mature subject matter and is suitable for adults only. I went to L'autre Saison on a recommendation from some coworkers, thinking it would be a fine French dining experience... but it was so far from the mark. I ordered their lamp chops, which are supposed to be famous. When they came, it looked pretty good although the lamb was loaded with an inch of panko. Then came the horrific part... while I was taking a picture of my plate, THE WAITER AND OWNER THOUGHT IT WOULD BE HILARIOUS TO PLACE A RUBBER MINIATURE PENIS ON MY PLATE. He said, "Look, it's a male lamb!" WHAT THE BLOODY HELL. This was beyond disgusting. I gave the owner a strong lecture and he apologized; but he didn't really understand, just kind of shrugged it off like I didn't get the joke. Tips: Don't bother. There are some sick and twisted people here.

Giving it 4-stars because the server was a little arrogant and could learn a thing or two about the wine list, otherwise I would've given it 5. HOWEVER... They introduced zucchini soup into my life and I am officially obsessed. Not sure why I never thought of the dish, seeing as how I cook with it often and absolutely love it. Now I'm hooked on it like it's crack. The duck confit was delicious too, not "too ducky" which I find is usually the case. I'm more of a chicken/beef type, but I wanted to try something I wouldn't make at home... I was beyond happy! Their lunch time menu/table d'hote is great and definitely affordable. I hear their salads are a knockout, they looked delicious and came loaded with yummy toppings! Unlike your typical plate of boxed lettuce with a simple vinaigrette charged at $20. So I'm going to have to give that a try next time I go there, that's for sure! You should too.

Pretentious, racist staff, but maybe that is the public they cater to. Food was mediocre, with so many french food options around, why settle? look elsewhere.

After reading the reviews I decided to try this restaurant with my parents. The decor is absolutely lovely and made a great impression on everyone. We thought we were being forgotten when, right after opening the wine, their waiters hovered around us like crazy to bring butter, bread and appetizers (great thought). In the evening, a pianist will fill the room with a jazzy mood as they dim the lights really low... My paté de foie was delicate as can be and my father loved having an avocado smothered in shrimps. I had the lamb shanks and my mother ordered the duck. Hers was so crisp yet tender, while mine was, well, enormous. I had an ENTIRE lamb shank. With vegetables. And pasta. I still finished it, it was definitely worth it. Our desserts were raspberry sorbet with a hint of alcohol (that's what I'm talking about). Now, you may be wondering, if the diner's so great why only three stars. Ah. Well, I guess it's my fault: I should've gone for the lamb rack and escargot, like everybody else said. But, first off, my parents are francophone, and the staff clearly isn't. Not "Communication Breakdown" yet, but, you know, in a restaurant that prides itself on fine French cuisine, in Montreal... Now we are a really old-fashioned bunch, so my father was a bit mind-boggled when the waitress preferred toying with the wine bottle's cork rather than hand it to him. Speaking of wine, they only have 2 half-bottles available. My parents, being their conservative-euro selves like to hear about their meal as much as eating it, you know the subtle flavors, the accompaniments and all...But even I raised a brow when the waiter answered to "How do you serve your rabbit?" with "With sauce and vegetables.". I'll give it to you, I'm no rocket scientist, but I can read a menu. And I'm glad to see that so can their waiters. It was a bit heart wrenching, us coming from a French background, to have the waiter recommend Apéritif wines by brand rather than by flavor.. But my heart really skipped a beat when we realized that we were not given a dessert choice along with the Table d'hôte, which I've never seen done (in a 3 course meal that is). As a matter of fact, we didn't even have a choice of tea.. You know, little details that add up...

I've returned here and once again I am impressed with the service. I like how hospitable and nice the owner, Kazim is. He is very hands on and he knows his wine list. For this visit , I had the Poached Salmon with cream. It was impressively plated and the food reminds me of homecooked meal. Really amazing!

This French cuisine located in downtown Montreal, very convenient and food is amazing, and the staff is very attentive and friendly.

ZERO stars if possible! Worst experience possible and I did not even visit the restaurant. Restaurant is open until 11:00pm. Called to make a reservation for 8:30pm and I'm told that it's too late. Upon inquiry, the person answering the phone tells me that he wants to go home early - it's too cold outside and that I have no business telling him when to work! WOW! Maybe he should choose a different profession.

We stumbled upon this gem as we were walking up Crescent Street to find something that appealed to both of us. The menu below the steps of the restaurant looked appetizing, and as soon as we entered, we knew we were at the perfect place we were looking for! We each had the French Onion soup, shared the pate de foie gras, and we both had the filet mignon. Best steak we've both had! Melt in your mouth goodness and the béarnaise sauce - to die for! We had the chocolate and Grand Marnier souffle for dessert which rounded up the evening. Decor was lovely, ambiance superb, service excellent, music tasteful. Great place for a romantic meal. We will be back!

We had one of the most hilarious and memorable experiences at L'Autre Saison. One winter night my two girlfriend and I decided to go for dessert and found ourselves in front of L'Autre Saison. We went in and looked around. Wow this place was fancy! The gentleman at the door asked us how we knew they serve dessert. We said well, we just assumed. So we sat down, and were served tea and coffee, and he told us the dessert menu list. That's right. They dont have a menu per say for dessert. They only know it and can tell you if you ask them. Two of us ordered creme brulee, while our third friend ordered the souffle. When the desserts came, turns our the souffle was a 2-souffle combo! We thought it was hilarious that our friend was now stuck with 2 dessrts, but we all pitched in and helped her finish it. Everything was delicious! When the bill came, turns out the 2-souffle combo was 40$. It was a shocker alright, but also pretty funny that my friend had just had a $40 dessert. Anyway, the owner kept coming to us, entertaining us with jokes. We stayed late, and the owner brought us shots of warm sambuca with coffee beans in it - on the house. Delicious! And what a nice gesture! You could tell he cared that we had a good time. Good place for a romantic date, or to catch up with girlfriends for sure. 28/30

L'autre Saison definitely transports you to a different time and place... It's nestled on the quieter part of Crescent and we were greeted with warmth and attentiveness the moment we stepped in. We had reservations at 6:30 and were there to celebrate a birthday. We were seated by a bright, sunny window and it was on the quiet side, so we were able to talk easily which was nice. I'm not usually in the mood for French food these days, I generally find it too heavy but the birthday girl had been here before and enjoyed it and I trusted her epicurean judgement:) Our waiter was very kind and gave us amazing service from the moment we were seated till we paid our bill. Water was served, wine was ordered and piping hot crusty bread was quickly brought to our table. The quality of bread always makes a strong impression on me and this bread was truly delicious! I wasn't in a meat eating mood although the rack of lamb tempted me. I wasn't starved so I skipped an appetizer. 2 people were really hungry though and started with the escargot, it was served in a cream sauce with mushrooms, nestled in a puff pastry shell. I had a few bites and it was very tasty although I prefer it in garlic butter. I had the giant scallops served with cremini mushrooms and spinach. Others order the veal, the filet mignon with peppercorn sauce and a surf and turf of steak and scampi. Our food soon and arrived and it all smelled and looked amazing. My scallops were in a cream sauce, tasty but very heavy like many French dishes are. The scallops were tender and perfectly cooked, with a generous amount of sautéed cremini mushrooms. Buttery and salty mashed potatoes, brocoli and spinach all complimented things nicely. Everyone else really enjoyed their choices as well. A delicious meal and although it was very enjoyable, imo, their food is way too heavy to be eaten on a regular basis. Quality food and service, a good choice for those who enjoy traditional French fare.

What a great place! We read the reviews. We were fascinated by the review about male lambs. We thought an epicurean restaurant with a sense of humor worth trying. I called for a reservation speaking French. My kind. Je parle francais comme un vache Espanol. The maître de said hé did not understand Chinese. Lol! The restaurant is beautiful and quiet. The food was fabulous. Escargot Au vol-Au-vent was terrific. The cote de Veau was tender and tasty. The Lapin was quite nice- no bones. A just and ultimate French meal in this wondrous City. Our last. Waiting for the souffle. The maitre de was very funny.

We came here on New Year's Eve and it was an excellent choice. The prix fixe $95 for 5 courses was well worth the price. We had the lamb and surf & turf, both were excellent (filet slightly over done) the lamb was the better of the two. The creme brulee was the best I've had. They had live entertainment consisting of a violinist, accordion player, and guitarist which was an extra nice touch. The decor was lavish but comfortable and the servers were very attentive. P.S. As others have mentioned we got a little bit of a look for wearing jeans, however we didn't wanna ruin good shoes/clothes with all the slush and salt!

I cannot recommend this restaurant. 1. As soon as we were seated, our waiter came and asked us if we wanted to order. I thought that was a bit odd considering he just saw us being seated and we didn't even have a moment to look at the menu. It was a bit pushy. 2. When we ordered, the waiter asked if we wanted to order a bottle of wine. I asked if they had wines by the glass, he seemed annoyed that we didn't want to order a whole bottle (needless to say why) and his response was cabernet or merlot. Huh? To clarify, I asked if it was French, and he said it was bordeaux. Huh? 3. We ordered duck confit. The waiter assured me it was your standard crispy - tender - fall off the bone - duck confit. The duck confit we received was clearly rushed - hard meat, hard fat and with rubbery skin you couldn't even cut with a knife. 4. We took a few bites and had the waiter take it away. We expressed our issue with the dish. We decided to cancel the rest of our order (salad and pate) because we didn't want to risk additional bad dishes. 5. When the bill came out, I was a bit surprised that we were charged for those dishes; however, without wanting to create a big issue, we paid our bill and even added gratuity (for the other young waiter who was nice - - I feel that waiters should never be penalized for poor food). 6. As we were leaving, I told the waiter (who may have been the manager or the owner) that those dishes were not what he represented before we ordered. I couldn't believe his arrogant response of (e.g. "well, no one has complained about that dish in 4 years"). He was defensive and should have simply said that they apologize - the restaurant should be embarrassed to serve a dish like that. There is great food and so many wonderful restaurants in Montreal. Save your hard earned money and calories for something other than this restaurant.

Our group had the table d'hote as I expect many do. The first courses were all good. Plentiful salads and a tasty avacado with shrimp were both hits. The lamb shank lived up to its reputation and the grilled salmon wit asparagus was delicious. The dessert was a dissapointment. After multiple choices for course one and two, there is only one dessert selection but they sort of show you the other menu choices hoping you will add on. The service was friendly and helpful throughout. Our guy was a pro although he did knock over a couple of things on the table. The only real flaw in the evening was a glass of red wine that can to the table cold. Not chilled - cold. Really? .

This restaurant was fantastic. We were in Montreal for a weekend away with friends. We went on Yelp to find a good place to go for dinner on Saturday night. After reading the review about the male lamb, we just had to go. We walked in with nice jeans and dress shirts and the staff gave us no problem (my impression was that most folks don't wear jeans there). We were seated at the manager's table and he was very friendly and contributed to our great experience. Everyone got the special lamb dish. It was delicious. We had great wine, great food, and a great dessert to top it off. The physical surroundings are beautiful. The service is excellent. The price is slightly higher than I was expecting, but it was worth it. If you are looking for a fantastic fine dining experience in Montreal, you must go to L'autre Saison!

The table d'hote menu is great, for CA$29 I had half avocado (yes, that's one half of a big avocado) topped off with small shrimps, lamb shank, and desert. The food was absolutely wonderful. I think it's the best tasting French meal I had so far. And the portion size was generous. The foie gras my wife ordered was also fantastic - I decided not to take too much cholesterol but after tasting a tiny bit of the liver I shamelessly asked for more... The restaurant is in a lovely neighborhood. The inside decoration is very nice, although I chose to sit outside, which was perfect for an early summer evening.

Racist owner. This is the most horrendous experience I have ever encountered in my entire life. After a misunderstanding about an order, the owner came to us and said to us black women: "I wasn't racist before tonight, but now I am." I've never felt pain like that in my entire life. He said it so cooly, so naturally, while pointing at us as if he were offended by our presence EVEN in the back of his restaurant where we were seated despite its emptiness. Even if they weren't racist. They're shady!! They told me the oyster special was 18 dollars, but my bill magically said 24. We had to beg for bread. Things like that will also leave you unsettled. If you really care about the issue that caused this man to wave his racism in our faces here it is: My friend ordered the salmon tartare which is honestly not the best. So she asked for it to be exchanged for the coq au vin. The waiter said it wouldn't be a problem at first. When he came back he said "I can't change the recipe, I can't change the plate." Cool, nobody wanted it anymore anyway so I figured it was a language barrier, and we pressed on after the brought the coq au vin. However, when the check came my friend had been charged for both meals. We asked if it could be handled because it was clearly a misunderstanding. "Do you even know what tartare is?" We absolutely did know what it was, but it was hard to digest in that poorly prepared state, my God--blasphemy. Then they said absolutely not to it being removed from the bill, sent 3 waiters for back up until we asked for the manger, who hesitated to come forward. When he did, he made a scene and ultimately, my friend got the tartare removed from her bill. After we had all payed, the manager walks by and says that we made him racist. (see quote above). If you care about humanity, fairness, and good service--don't ever even look at their menu.

A must see and experience the fine dining with exquisite taste prepared by so far the best chef I have ever experienced in all my outings in other restaurants. The ambiance is defenetly a romantic one , just up my alley ,,,

Cute little french bistro. The food here is very consistent at a fair price. They have an extensive wine list for all your expectation($~$$$$$). The reason why I give 5 stars is because they have a pianist in house every night (I believe), love the atmosphere here.

Very friendly staff. It was very quiet the night we were there, so we had the place to ourselves really. Food was decent, but we had the avocado with shrimp appetizer and the avocado was not ripe enough and was hard. It would have been better if the avocado was ripe and cut up and mixed with the shrimp. I've def had better French food in DC, but it was decently priced. Also the creme brulee was just ok, although quite large.

The worst dining experience of my life. The owner told a group of my friends "I have never been racist before, but tonight I'm a racist". Racism from anyone, anywhere is never tolerated especially after have already payed you for your mediocre food and lazy service. If I could I would give this a negative star. We called the police. This place is purely disgusting.