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L'Orignal, Montréal, QC

L'Orignal

4.7
4.7
1439 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
French / Canadian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Restaurant L’Orignal is tucked a few steps below street level in a historic building on a sleepy side street in Old Montreal. We’ve been serving elegant comfort food and inventive dishes inspired by Quebec’s vast terroir since 2008. Our menu changes often in order to elevate seasonal ingredients. We choose our suppliers in consideration of the quality of their products as well as the sustainability of their practices.

But a restaurant is more than outstanding food, wine and cocktails. When you visit us, you can also expect…

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    French / Canadian, Seafood, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (514) 303-0479
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Monika & Michael
  • Private party facilities
    Private events available upon request please email restolorignal@gmail.com for more information.
  • Neighbourhood
    Old Montreal
  • Cross Street
    Notre Dame 1 Block East of St.Pierre
  • Parking details
    Parking free on the south side Notre Dame after 9pm weekdays, after 6pm weekends.Parking lot on the corner of Notre Dame and St. Pierre.
  • Public transit
    Were between stations McGill and Place D'Armes
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 1,439 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Orignal is a cozy and charming chalet-style restaurant in Old Montreal, offering "excellent food and superb service." Guests rave about the "bison burger," "bone marrow," and "innovative menu." The atmosphere is described as "warm and inviting," with staff going "above and beyond" to ensure a delightful experience.

1,439 Reviews
  1. Robin

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food , the service was over and above!! We can’t wait to come back!!

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  2. Paul

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner last night. Our server Leigh Ann was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Michael the bartender made great drinks and went out of his way to make our experience really enjoyable too. The food was all really delicious, the atmosphere was so cozy, and we felt incredibly welcomed and treated like old friends (despite the fact that we were obviously tourists). Not a cheap dinner but worth it. Go if you can.

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  3. David and Kolleen

    Phoenix

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening and a very attentive staff! The food was terrific.

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  4. Alexandra

    Montreal

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The ambiance was interesting and the service was friendly and attentive. The food was mediocre at best - Oysters were very good and fresh, bone marrow appetizer lacked bone marrow, kale ceasar salad was very good, sea bass was served with a purée and veggie, the sea bass was tasteless, the lamb shank was served barely warm, the meat was stringy, dry and had a burnt taste, the deserts: sticky pudding cake, was a date cake served with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream, that was very good - the apple berry crumble had an overwhelming taste of cardamom and lacked lustre.

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  5. DIANE

    Greater Boston

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent cozy dining experience. The decor is charming, the service was warm & helpful, the food was good.

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  6. Corey

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favourite spots in old Montreal. Highly recommend

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  7. Kristina

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fun, outstanding food, service was good but they could have used another waitress.

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  8. sonja

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time eating dinner...EXCELLENT quality, service, ambiance

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  9. Harry

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe, great food. Great music - no too loud

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  10. Sinead

    Cancun

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food was delicious, I got beef tagliatelle and the food portions could have been bigger but overall great meal.

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L'Orignal is rated 4.7 stars by 1439 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for L'Orignal

479 St. Alexis, Montréal, QC H2Y2N7

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Notre Dame 1 Block East of St.Pierre
  • Neighbourhood
    Old Montreal
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    French / Canadian, Seafood, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking free on the south side Notre Dame after 9pm weekdays, after 6pm weekends.Parking lot on the corner of Notre Dame and St. Pierre.
  • Public transit
    Were between stations McGill and Place D'Armes
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Monika & Michael
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Phone number
    (514) 303-0479
  • Private party facilities
    Private events available upon request please email restolorignal@gmail.com for more information.
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