Restaurant Le Carré

Since Le Carre is attached to a hotel, I expected a corporate style restaurant, but was pleasantly surprised to see they arent afraid to serve good food with an interesting twist. The calamari and salad were solid starters, and the pea and leek soup was fantastic. The sea bass was quite impressive with a lot of sour notes—almost too much but I appreciate the unique flavor. They nicely split the octopus for us. The streak was tender and I highly recommend the duck pasta. Desserts were nicely plated and garnished: I wasnt sure what to expect with the brownie but it was rather crispy and elegantly plated. The creme brulee was nice and thin and came out flaming. Service was good throughout the night, and the interior is small but elegant.

Tried this restaurant for lunch. The clientele is mostly corporate people, which makes for a nice atmosphere. The food was very good, and the service was solid as well. We had the burrata & tomato and the smoked salmon as starters, followed by the grilled tuna and salmon tartare as mains. Everything was delicious. I would definitely go back. Street parking is available, but spots are limited. VEGANS can choose from gnocchi with mushrooms and pesto (as a main), fried cauliflower with mouhamara sauce, or Brussels sprouts (entrés).

This place really surprised us. The menu seemed very mundane but what you were given was high quality ingredients cooked very well. Started with the brussel sprouts and calamari. The brussel sprouts were cooked to perfection with poached pears with the natural flavor coming out in each bite. The calamari was some of the most crispy bites we’ve ever had. Our mains included seafood risotto, lamb shoulder, hanger steak and cod fish and chips. Lamb shoulder hands down the best of the bunch. Tender moist and delicious flavor. Seafood risotto was full of textures and flavor. Fish and chips had a wonderful slaw topped with caviar. Hanger steak was cooked to perfection medium rare with a wonderful char. Flavors were all seasoned and exquisite without being over powered. Dessert included a lemon pie and cream brûlée. Lemon pie was very different a worth a try and the crème brûlée was probably the most plain but presentation was gorgeous. We recommend reservations as seats were limited and we lucked out getting a seat. Service was spot on and attentive. Definitely recommend this place.

We had to stay in downtown Montreal a little longer than planned and ended up staying for dinner. We were just walking around the area when we literally walked right in front of the restaurant and decided to give it a try. What a fantastic decision! Le Carré was amazing. It started with excellent service, then we had the soupe du jour, tuna tartare for me, beef tartare for my wife, and finished with lemon tarts and carré à l’érable. The food was outstanding. It turned out to be a great find, and we will definitely go back again.

We arrived in Montreal around noon and were looking for a place to eat with vegetarian options. We found Le Carré and decided to go. When we arrived, it was almost closing time, but Noah still gave us a table (there was another young staff member who was also very friendly). The service was incredibly warm, and the food quality was excellent. We had an amazing experience. Thank you to everyone for accommodating us!

This restaurant is in a great location—just a short walk from the convention center and nearby hotels. The ambience is lovely, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. I appreciated the server’s honest recommendation of a seafood dish that was a bit more unique and not something you’d typically find at other restaurants. The prawns were absolutely delicious! I just wish the dish had more prawns and fewer noodles. Overall, I had a great experience.

The food here were absolutely amazing. The lamb melts in your mouth and the waygu burger was tender and full of flavour. Spicy shrimp salad, fish and chips and the duck confit pasta were all amazingly cooked! Service was really great, attentive and really friendly server!

We had an amazing experience celebrating our daughter’s birthday! It was our first time at the restaurant, and we couldn’t be happier. The waiters were incredibly kind and attentive, making the occasion even more special. Thank you for such a memorable evening—we’ll definitely be back!

I went to Le Carré for a group dinner so there was a prix fixe menu where we chose a starter, main, and dessert. For a starter I got the beet salad with the burrata and the flavor combination with the crumbled pistachio was really great. For my main I got the salmon tartar and it was perfect. It came with jalapeños and edamame and also a huge side of fries. The salmon was fresh and dish well balanced. For dessert I chose the brownie but it was rock hard and crumbly. I thought maybe I got an overcooked end piece but others in the party said the same. We should have stuck with the Montreal theme and done the maple square option. The restaurant was a nice atmosphere and a good escape from the cold and snow. There were lots of different sized parties and even families with kids.

We've been here a couple times and haven't had a bad experience yet. It's a cozy little restaurant that is both bright and inviting. They have a menu with quite a bit of variety, premium offerings like wagyu burgers and octopus, as well as a host of delicious cocktails and wine options. My colleagues and I have enjoyed every meal we have, with every plate always cleared. The biggest thing that stands out for me is the consistency of staff; my visits have been a couple years apart and one of the lead staff is the same. There's clear pride here. Yes, if you're there during business lunch hour or immediately after work, it's busy, but they advise you in advance. They schedule seating and stay on top of it. Can you feel rushed? Yes, but that's a decision you make taking the reservations available and I think they handle it politely. Doesn't impact your experience.

On a cold rainy night in Montréal, after hours of traveling, we landed on Le Carré. So glad we did! From the excellent wine list to the "portage du jour" (tonight it was a lusciously creamy leek soup) to the delightful entrees, and expert, attentive, and kind service, we were sold. Our selections included a crispy and oh-so-light fried calamari, yummy grilled Brussels sprouts and scallop cerviche (light, and flecked with pomegranate seeds.) The ambiance was quiet and relaxed and was a great conclusion to a rather hectic day. The resto is centrally located in Montréal and worth your time. We will return!

This place was great. Aside from a mess up with the card payment situation which was someone strange. The food was great, the space was beautiful looking right out onto the road, and the food was incredible. Complimentary bread was delicious and fresh. Calamari was very crispy and crispy cod melted in my mouth. Overall a great experience just experienced one mishap with their payment system.

Hosted an event here. Good service. Kind and very accommodating staff and authentic French chef so food was chef's kiss. Dessert was amazing. Ambiance was refined! Located at the ground floor of le Phillips square hotel

The delicious food, attentive and friendly staff, made for a memorable 50th anniversary celebration!

Phenomenal meal! Service was top notch and the food was outrageous! Small, & intimate setting right in the heart of town. You will not be disappointed!

What a little gem! The wagyu carpaccio was our favorite, so fresh and tasty. The duck confit pasta is on the heavier side, but so delicious, perfect to share! Charming ambiance, great service.

We LOVED our experience at Le Carré- the service was spectacular and the food was equally amazing. Although it is attached to the hotel next door, it feels much nicer than a "hotel restaurant" and the selection is great. It's dimly lit and intimate- there are only about 10 tables in the restaurant which was clearly a benefit with the attentive service we received. We started off with the Espresso Martini which was incredible (chocolatey and very espresso focused) and the Old Fashioned (perfectly balanced and not too sweet- I think the best I've ever tried). I couldn't recommend either more. For food we had the Tuna Tartar as an appetizer which was delicious with the perfect amount of kick from the jalapeños. For our entrees we had the duck confit pasta and the gnocchi- both were ideal portions and extremely delicious. I've already recommended the restaurant to my friends in the area and plan on returning the next time I'm in Montreal!

Cosy and chic place for a little girls' night out. When the place is almost full, it does get quite noisy though. Dishes are lovely and service is friendly. There's the hotel lobby attached to the restaurant. Definitely worth a visit!

We celebrated our 29th year anniversary here! We had such an unbelievable experience... the dining and overall customer service experience was outstanding. If you're looking for a beautiful food/drink/atmosphere experience this is it!!

to muchhhh salty ... all the plate ;( never eat again at this restaurant ! Appetizer and main plate with good quantity but to much salt

Had the Salmon al orange, glass of red blend, and crème brûlée. Shared various appetizers with others. Although the quality of the food was good and the plating was attractive, it lacked depth of flavor. For the price point I expect a bit more. Also, crème brûlée was loose. Service was excellent and that is the reason for 3 stars instead of 2. Chic decor, but not intended for big groups.

My wife and I had lunch there on a Friday and the environment is really nice. Food is great and the price is reasonable.

We lived this small lovely restaurant on the bottom floor of Les Phillips Square Hotel. We got the grilled Caesar with shrimp, the shrimp were large and well seasoned. The salad was lovely and delicious. We also ordered the hangar steak. It was seasoned well and well cooked. Looked a little different than expected but was very good. The vegetables it came with were also good. We could have done without the fries, but they also were delicious. The child ordered the wagyu cheeseburger, it was huge but he ate the whole thing. It's hard to get a good critique from a kid, but he said it was really good. Great dinner to end the trip!

Nice environment, but a bit loud at lunchtime due to the presence of a lot of business people. Appetizers were amazing (tomatoes with mozzarella, and and the best arancini I ever had), but main courses were just fine, not memorable (gnocchi and sashimi bouillabaisse). Desserts were good.

Really enjoyed this place. Wonderful service and very stylish. Delicious food. I had the beef tartare appetizer and grilled octopus main. Enjoyed both. Bread with whipped and slightly sour butter was yum too. Tasty Old Fashioned drink too. All my friends raved about their food too. Definitely worth revisiting!

Three of us sat at the bar on Saturday night. The place was packed but the service was fantastic! Unfortunately I don't remember everyone's name but one of the brothers was our bartender and served us perfect cocktails with a brand new logo ice cube while giving us great suggestions for dinner. We started with the Barata appetizer and for dinner we shared the lamb dish as well as two servings of duck confit pasta. Everything was top notch! Service was overseen by the father who quietly stood by providing careful guidance while not being intrusive. All in all this place is top notch and we can't wait to go back! Bravo guys and thank you for a wonderful evening!

This restaurant was extremely average and not worth it for the prices. It is attached to a hotel (which we did not realize until our arrival) and the menu is VERY limited. I had the vegetarian pasta which was ok but the pasta was undercooked. The fish and chips were a sad representation of fish and chips, 3 small pieces of fish and French fries that tasted like McDonald's. The duck confit pasta was pretty good though. Overall would not visit again.