40 Best Bistros near Westmount

“Excellent food and very attentive service! I was also impressed by our waitress' talent at recommending drinks.“

“The sweet heart of Westmount

If K. insisted on seeing me this Friday at Café Bazin without having freshened up or changed, it was because there must have been one or more very serious subjects to discuss. She was waiting for me there, Bible in hand, eyes half-closed, wearing a pink shirt, in complete contrast to the retired and professional clientele who frequented the place. I greet her without sitting down, because before getting into the agenda, I had another matter to deal with: that of the menu. I open the door and discover a beautiful space in keeping with the heavy, refined ornamental trend: white and wood. I return with the lunch and dinner menu in hand, she chooses the Bazin breakfast at $13.50. I take note of it and come back with a bill for the Bazin breakfast and… the grilled cheese sandwich ($14.50), the Parisienne gnocchi ($21.00), a matcha and chocolate latte white ($6.75) and two pastries to reserve for later ($6.50 each). Faced with his disbelief, I justified myself: “It’s supposed to be a very good restaurant.”

The number 18 placed in plain sight in front of us, we get down to (more) serious things and the table is set with an anxiety-inducing request: “promise me you won't get angry”. Thunder ! What could possibly make me angry? It can only be something pretty terrible, thank you.

" When is your birthday ? »

I burst out laughing and she, confused:

“Me, if my friends forget my birthday, I get angry.” Okay, so I'll try not to forget. By the way, what date is it again?

I will ignore the other two subjects which, due to their sensitive nature, should in no way appear in a gastronomic story on the internet, and move directly to the appreciation of the dishes. Overall, these are simple preparations, but well executed. The sandwich contained melting cheese between two thick, crispy slices of toasted butter. Parisian-style gnocchi, unlike their Italian counterpart made from potatoes, are wheat-based and pan-fried, with pieces of bacon, zucchini and sprinkled with cheese. I seem to like the melting flesh of the Italian version more. Finally, the Bazin breakfast was traditional, but traditional well done and above all, affordable.

Personally, it was the pastries that seemed sensational to me, starting with the small round pistachio cake topped with rich cream, then the sesame cake whose taste was as pleasant as its appearance. This is where the Bazin café showed all its know-how.

However, my stay would not have been as pleasant, had it not been for the employee behind the counter, kind, attentive, cheerful, who was even kind enough to bring us a bag to put our leftovers in while we She wasn't required to. Taking advantage of his arrival, I greeted his affability by indicating that I would like to return to the establishment to enjoy other desserts. To which she replied that, on that eventual day, she would take care of serving us herself and that, if she were not to be present, that she would have to ask her boss to telephone her and "have the girl who smiles." I neglected to ask his name, but it might be helpful to mention his Asian ancestry so you can identify him in one of my photos. If you see it, you will understand what good service is.

In short, Café Bazin offers a welcoming setting for your formal and informal meetings and a quality culinary experience and, even when the sun is at its peak, you can find yourself perfectly in the shade on the terrace. I would have no problem bringing someone visiting Montreal to immerse themselves in the life of the Westmount neighborhood.

Vegetarian options: Avocado toast? French toast? A shakshuka? Finally, there are some good options.

Parking: I was lucky to find free parking on Burton Avenue. Otherwise, it can be complicated to find a paid place in Victoria.

Kid-friendliness: Yes! Bench seats and comfortable terrac“

“Merveilleuse soirée hier avec un service aux petits oignons, une ambiance à la fois cozy et festive avec un choix intéressant en matière de vins. Un menu dégustation généreux pour seulement 75 $, c’est très très raisonnable. Coup de cœur pour le tartare! J’y retournerai sans hésiter.“

“C’était une soirée incroyable! Le service est impeccable (merci l’artiste), la nourriture excellente et généreuse. Les huîtres à 1.5$ 🤗 et la pieuvre mon coup de cœur ♥️ Ça me réconcilie avec mes dernières expériences en restauration. Je reviens sans faute !“

“le service excellent la bouffe délicieuse et le serveur Hussman un excellent service très poli et amical“

“Bonne nourriture, bonne ambiance, personnel très sympathique et généreux! nous y retournerons c'est certain!!!“

“THE BEST PART IS WILL!!!!! Best server EVER!!! He is absolutely hilarious AND caring AND professional! This restaurant was recommended by a friend in NYC and we walked an hour to get here. Worth every step! The food was amazing, the drinks and atmosphere and vibe too!!! Highly recommend!!!!! Thank you“

“Beautiful Cafe with amazing and extremely sweet staff! The coffee is very yummy and the service is extremely well! Definetly recomened this place. Federico is so sweet and speaks very good spanish! The staff even gave us free gifts such sweet and kind people! Come here!!!!!“

“L’excellent service est rare de nos jours. Aujourd’hui je l’ai trouvé. Au Bloomfield aujourd’hui, le serveur ainsi que la gérante ont été au-delà de mes attentes et celui de notre groupe de 6. Sans même que j’ai demandé quoi que ce soit, ils se sont assurés de notre satisfaction. Oui je retournerai à votre resto, et oui je le recommanderai. Merci de votre service et d’avoir visé l’excellence.“

“Been coming here for years every time we visit Montreal. Great beer, great food. Totally worth the short drive from downtown.“

“L’accueil, le service et le repas étaient excellents. Il s’agissait d’une première expérience pour nous et nous avons adoré l’endroit. De l’entrée au dessert, tout était parfait. N’hésitez pas à l’essayer vous aussi !! 💕😋🤤👨‍🍳“

“Quality is excellent Prices $$$$ Too expensive“

“Très belle ambiance, les plats sont délicieux et authentiques, fait avec des produits frais et locaux! Très bon service, très chaleureux accueil et les portions sont généreuses. On a eu une excellente soirée!“

“The food was very excellent and the service was very good. Since I went during MTL Table they had a special menu and it was all super innovative! The only thing was that dessert wasn’t as amazing as everything else but overall would come here again.“

“I went there enough times to forget how many! I love that spot! The food is always great and the staff is caring and nice. The food is always surprising and delicious and don’t get me started on the desserts! Plane and simple advice: Just go there!“

“Ambiance chaleureuse, plats délicieux, accueil super, tout ce qu’il faut pour passer un bon moment 👍🏻😊“

“Mon nouveau restaurant préféré au Québec.Plats de qualités et frais ,ainsi service exceptionnel.“

“Tasty selections of sweet and sour pancakes served with fresh fruits that are sure to fill you up! The portions are huge. The interior is very cozy and calm. Conveniently located next to a metro station, it’s a great place if you’re craving a late night treat or just a midday snack. Only downside is that it could be on the pricier side but if you’re willing to pay you’re in for a beautiful time.“

“I chose this restaurant randomly on summer with a group of friends and what a surprise. It's a gem. The menu is great, prices reasonable, there's an option for all type of cravings and the staff is sooo lovely, they're too sweet and attentive.

I loved my experience and I'm glad to have discovered this place. Congratulations to the chef!“

“I've been here a few times and always enjoyed the food—it's tasty, and even the coffee is great. However, I think it's important for the staff to take customer feedback more seriously.

Yesterday, I dined in and ordered the Carnivore Eggs Benedict. Unfortunately, there were molds on the fruit that came with my dish. I didn’t realize it until I had almost finished eating. When I mentioned it to the staff member who served me, he didn’t seem too concerned at first. It took a couple of times repeating it before he acknowledged the issue.

I hope the restaurant can be more careful with food quality in the future. Thank you.“

“Amazing food, sub par service... every time we wanted something we have to waive the waiter, not once did he come on his own, ordered a drink and he forgot about it. I dont know if it's because he was from france but thats not what we generally expect in Montreal...“

“Belle terrasse face au Parc Molson“

“Delicious and fresh food as well as friendly staff that love their job. Prices are fair, highly recommended. They are available on Uber eats.“

“S- [must try / 一定要吃到]

• this is a famous choose-your-own ingredient hot pot branch, now open in the heart of Montreal Chinatown
• cute and comfy interior with huggable plushies (although you need to walk up 2 story stairs to work out your legs)
• very delicious spicy beef bone broth!!!
• ayce green onion and cilantro (wide sauce selections - I recommend using satay + soy sauce)
• lots of meat and veggie selections

TLDR: must come to get your mala-tang cravings. very worth and delicious for the price!“

“Homemade and fresh, delicious pasta sauces and seafood, everything high quality, even the Caesar salad dressing. We tried all three desserts for 3 people and could not decide which was the best...maybe the carrot cake, which is a family recipe. Highly recommend.“

“We recently celebrated a birthday and reserved the private dining room upstairs. We were a group of 35 people and Oksana provided the best service! She was really attentive and knowledgeable on the food and wine options. Food was out of this world! First time here but certainly won't be my last!
Thanks everyone at Le Tire-Bouchon for being more than accommodating to us!“

“Superbe accueil et produits frais 😍“

“C’est un petit paradis de bonheur pour les viandes et le bistrot que de bonnes choses.“

“(Translated by Google) The bistro is in good hands with Annie and Gérard! You are going to be spoiled with homemade food made with love and skill, all at very reasonable prices that keep you coming back! They made me try the new ones and everything is really delicious ^^(Original)Le bistro est entre de bonnes mains avec Annie et Gérard! Vous allez être gâtés avec de la nourriture faite maison avec amour et talent, le tout à des prix très raisonnables qui vous permettent de revenir! On m’a fait essayer les nouveautés et tout est vraiment délicieux ^^“

“Toujours une bonne table et le gâteau au fromage maison wow“

“Une superbe soirée passée à ce restaurant. Service agréable et polie. Nourriture excellente.“

“I just went there to get a coffee with a friend and chat while there was blues music playing in the background. This place is kind of an institution in old longueuil. It was not really busy and the staff was friendly. I like to go there late at night when everything else seems to be close on the south shore.“

“(Translated by Google) A great neighborhood bar, great service from the owner! I highly recommend, very good friendly atmosphere and friendly clientele.(Original)Un excellent bar de quartier, excellent service du propriétaire ! Je recommande vivement, très bonne ambiance conviviale et clientèle amicale.“

“Great staff awesome food and memorable events. Good for all occasions the bistro is one of my favourites on the island of montreal“

“We visited Café Bar Le 514 and were pleasantly surprised by the food! Along with the great atmosphere and excellent service, their Mexican cuisine and Chef Gabriel (TacomoLoco) truly stood out. The birria tacos were absolutely delicious — highly recommended! We’ll definitely be coming back.“

“Each year, the Centre welcomes some 10 million visitors! With an area of 1 million square feet and 60 tenants, Marché Central is one of the top shopping centres in Canada, conveniently situated near the intersection of Highways 15 and 40 in Montreal.“

“The food is excellent! We tried chicken katsu and bang mi burger + bang bang potatoes, they were all very good!!! I will definitely come back here

Kid-friendliness: We ask for fried for our daughter and he did it very quickly“

“Alberto is an AMAZING cook. (I strongly recommend the fried calamari). The service is excellent and the atmosphere is like no other.“

“I've been eating here on both of my business trips to Dorval. The food is acceptable, the service is pretty good and you can't be the location relative to my hotel room. A lot of times I'm tired after a day offsite and catching up in my room. It is great to have the option of eating a good dinner without having to leave the hotel.“

“We had an event that required catering and Jeanne and her team not only delivered, but the exceeded our expectations by an infinite mile. The food is absolutely exceptional and provides a unique variety of options which everyone really enjoyed. This is going to be a go-to option for us on future company events and is truly a no-brainer, when it comes to the quality and quantity of options available.“