Le Violon

Literally the best meal I’ve had in my life. Hosts, service, everything was absolutely perfect. Food was to die for. Wife was beyond happy. Would not hesitate to go back the next time I’m in Montreal! Thank you for an amazing evening!

What a great experience. The food was obviously incredible (the tagliatelle was actually the best pasta I've ever had) and very creative. The wine selection is very fun, the cocktails were amazing. The staff there were an absolute highlight, laughing and joking with us and they all seemed to be really enjoying themselves. The only down side was feeling judged in the bathroom by the fancy French ladies (this was a joke - see my pictures!) Will definitely go back for another visit!

The beef and bulgur was good. The white asparagus and crab was delicious but maybe a little overpriced. The guinea fowl was perfect. Lamb chop is worth adding. The off-men snow crab tagliatelle was kinda disappointing, needed more seasoning. The custard pie needed more rhubarb, the tiramisu was delicious, the tiramisu flavoured affogato was great, though I think adding a lady's finger biscuit or its crumbs would have helped. Could have put more effort into garnishing their cocktails but they were good. Friendly, efficient service. Nice decor.

Le Violon was a spectacular dining experience all every level and well worth it recently been called the best new restaurant in Canada by Canada’s 100 Best! The “Seabream with English Peas and Beurre Blanc” absolutely blew my mind, and the “Raw Beef with Bulgur, Tahini, Green Sauce, and Birri Tomatoes” is a must that packs a punch of flavour. Try the delightfully surprising flavour combinations of “Blood Orange with Fennel, Zachary Cloutier, and Marcona”! The service goes above and beyond the call of duty, and the atmosphere is warm and cosy. I will return!!!

I was so looking forward to trying this place . Overall , it was good but nothing more than that . I was expecting to be wowed , unfortunately I wasn’t , I think because I had very high expectations cause it’s so highly rated and recommended . The portions are very very small and not very filling and when my main dish was delivered (the monkfish ) it was cold . The highlight of the night was the sourdough bread with their whipped local butter . We had the green salad , i I do appreciate simple but there was nothing special about it . The melon and cheese appetizer is a must , the lamb chops were cooked perfectly (2 chops in a plate ) and their tiramisu was impressive The place is modern but has an old charm , it’s small and very pretty . The big issue here was the noise level , we had the speaker underneath us , the music for this type of resto was unusually loud and the back ground chatter made it very difficult to have a conversation at our table , my partner and I kept repeating ourselves Service was friendly , the host at the door was very welcoming and we appreciated the Happy Birthday wishes at the beginning of our meal by our waitress .

Le Violon does not disappoint! The service was impeccable and you can tell that each person truly wants you to have a positive experience. It is evident that the staff works as a team to make this place come alive. The renovations to the building are fantastic. The interior offers 3 main seating areas, including the bar in which you can watch the chefs work. I was told by the staff that the art is one of a kind, which is neat. When you get a chance, check out the washroom as well - trust me. Of course the food was phenomenal. With Le Violon being rated as #11 in all of Canada (2025) and #1 best new restaurant (2025), I was not surprised. I asked for the chef to cook for me instead of picking items off the menu myself. Some items I had are the scallops, the beef tartare, the gnocchi dish, the tonata and a pastry dessert. Each meal was gorgeous to look at and taste. You can tell that all flavours and textures were carefully considered. I can’t forget the bartender who whipped up an amazing cocktail to suit my dishes. THANK YOU to Le Violon team for giving me a memorable culinary experience. I will be back!!

I really loved my experience at Le Violon. From customer service to the food to the vibe. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Loved the interior design and the atmosphere. The food was excellent. We had the sourdough bread with butter and the beef tartar for appetizers. The beef tartar was delicious. And the lamb chops were so well cooked and were definitely the highlight. Very much recommended!

Impeccable!!! What a hidden gem. From the asparagus appetizer to the salads and tartares to the fish, lamb and gnocchi, everything we had was absolutely amazing. Ingredients were all fresh and carefully picked for each of their plates. The service was welcoming and friendly and they had some great wine. I can't wait to go back. 1000% recommend.