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Lawrence Restaurant

4.4
4.4
210 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
European
Delicious

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    European
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm Lunch: Thursday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner: Thursday - Sunday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm
  • Phone number
    (514) 796-5686
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Marc Cohen

What 210 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

210 Reviews
  1. FRANCOIS

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lawrence is my go-to for high-end comfort food. Simple menu - always a good sign, amazing wines and charcuterie plate. Something you don't usually find in other restaurants: there is as much care and thought put towards the side dishes as in the main features they accompany.

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  2. SNutella

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant! The food was so flavourful and cooked to perfection!!! Loved everything about it including the attentive and friendly service. This resto is definitely a keeper. A presto!

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  3. georgek

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Interesting menu, amazing food and competent and friendly service

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  4. Agathaaaaa

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2018

    overall3food5service5ambience4
    Good place to eat tasty original food in Montreal. Little bit more expansive than other restaurants by the way.

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  5. TB1234

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Oysters, butter cake and charcuteries were amazing. But the rest of the appetizers weren’t mindblowing flavour wise. Portions were also very small given the price point.

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  6. EmilieP

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Amazing dinner from start to finish ! Strongly recommand it for any occasion!

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  7. Eureka

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2018

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Overall a pleasant experience with good food and service. Cuisine more for meat eaters than for vegetarians or fish lovers. Interesting food combinations, but at least in winter a little heavy on root vegetables and cabbage - these were added to several starters and main courses - and this was a bit monotonous. Delicious desserts.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never fails. Staff is always friendly and helpful

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  9. Kian

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I had the brain as an "entrée", the tongue a main dish and the chocolate pie as a dessert. Every dish was savoury and of good quality. They also bake their own sourdough bread which is nice and fluffy with a crisp crust that makes you just want to eat more. However, one of us ordered the cod dish. We expected a cod filet, but we were a little dissapointed to find out that the cod fish was actually cooked overnight in a broth giving the impression the cod fish was basent from the dish. Overall, the service was casual and professionnal and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My second visit was as as delightful as the first. The food was creative and very good (including the excellent sourdough bread), the atmosphere was chill, the wait staff attentive. Perfect (higher-end) neighbourhood restaurant for a date or get-together with friends.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Il fait froid dans le restaurant en hiver par journée très froide

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Belle ambiance, bon menu assiette de la mer excellente! A refaire

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  13. Crustace

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and superlative service

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best duck breast I have ever had! Staff was completely respectful of our time and allergy constraints. I'll look forward to going back when I have more time!

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  15. marcp

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. Great atmosphere. Creative dishes. Great wine list.

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  16. MissPiggy

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Best oysters I've ever had. Very fresh. Food was creative. Service was excellent. My only complaint is that my dish (chowder) was too salty, and I like salt.

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  17. Zaza

    Montreal

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2017

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Always a great place, small discrete but tasty restaurant! Never disappoints at each visit :)

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  18. SuzyQ

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Mouth-watering food! Savoury and satisfying, with ample sized portions.

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  19. Deeclic

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Vraiment une découverte incroyable. Ambiance feutrée. On y retourne, c'est sûr... et dans pas longtemps!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My brother and I heard lots of good things about Lawrence. We dropped in and had a negroni to start whilst our table was getting ready. Immediately we noticed the quaint ambiance, it was full yet relaxed. Our server was very polite and efficient. A sommelier recommended a nice bottle of montepulciano which we enjoyed with our delicious meals. The food was top notch, so much decadence with the cooking. I had the lamb, he had the short ribs, both exceptional. We ended our meals just the way we wanted to, with an espresso and a sweet. Overall the experience was excellent, we both walked out raving about dinner and giggling about the stories we shared.

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  21. LeoV

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I have eaten at this restaurant twice over the span of several years during visits to Montreal. Given the quality of the food, the professionalism of the staff, and the size of the restaurant, I am amazed I can still get a reservation. It seems like this is an overlooked, undervalued spot for those interested in an excellent meal and a relaxing atmosphere.

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  22. LynneC

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was unsure if to go to Lawrence or not due to some mixed reviews. But it was lovely from the moment we walked in, to the moment we left. The staff were warm, helpful and friendly. The food was top notch, delicious and spot on time. It was awesome really.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2017

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Was very nice. Good food, nice wine. Missing the wow factor.

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  24. MaxComtois

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had an amazing night at Lawrence. The food was so tasty and the staff is professional yet very friendly!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been going to Lawrence for a few yeas now. The food is consistently good. There is always a new dish to try and the staff is uber friendly and professional.

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  26. Snapper

    Seattle

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Some of the best soup I've had, with clams and a very flavorful broth. Service very friendly and attentive. Main courses of cod and braised lamb were well-prepared and very tasty.

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  27. BrigitteM

    Montreal

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2017

    overall2food3service4ambience3
    J'y étais avec des amis français. Je me suis donnée la peine d'écrire au resto pour les informer de l'anniversaire de mon ami et rime n'a été fait. Nous avons été très déçu du peu de variété au menu. Nous sommes sortis au restos avec nos amis pendant tout leur séjour et le Lawrence a été la plus grande déception.

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  28. EricaS

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2017

    overall4food5service1ambience4
    Fabulous food, terrible service. Our server was distracted and aloof.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Repas Trop salé

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  30. LadyDo

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Menu original, carte des vins diversifiée, plats succulents, service impeccable! Une excellente adresse.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Un petit Resto du quartier Mile-End très sympathique, des bons cocktails et des petits plats savoureux avec un super service amical et professionnel. Je reviendrai... Hélène

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  32. Hubfood

    Houston

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great tasting food, as always! Been coming here for years and still loving the food and finding new things to try.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2017

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Les plats sont cher pour ce qu'il y a dans l'assiette. Le service était bien, mais les prix sont trop cher pour la quantité qu'il y a dans les assiettes

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2017

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    It is a good place to go. But the night I went, I did not feel the warmth in the owners service. And for the second time that I have gone there the food was too salty. I was ready to spend 200$ for my evening. I thought it would be better the second time. I was wrong.

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  35. SFdiner

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2017

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Started out fantastic. The place has a calm energy with fresh and comfortable vibe. My cocktail was great, and the appetizer was A+++++. I'd order the pea toast over and over again. My main plate was meh. Ordered the lamb, and it came with zucchini on top. It had huge chunks that were mushy (no texture). The lamb also overcooked (no red), but had good flavor. I rarely mention dissatisfaction, but I didn't eat the veg after trying three different pieces. I didn't complain, just told the server in case the kitchen might want to know. I had no expectation, and in fact, was about to order dessert. Then I saw the chef go through the garbage to look at my zucchini. The server was friendly, but now had to deliver the news that is how chef wanted the plate. Wait, did I just hear an excuse? I didn't order dessert after that fail. Note: it was just an FYI said out of a courtesy. Maybe I'm wrong in wanting vegetables to have texture and a bit of a bite, but telling me I'm wrong...?

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  36. PauletteB

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2017

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Nice ambience; knowledgeable, approachable sommelier; very good food.

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  37. Niceladylikesgoodfood

    Toronto

    29 reviews

    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2017

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Staff here are friendly and you can get conversational with them and others if you're at the bar, very lively atmosphere.

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  38. Andy

    London

    60 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2017

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Service was excellent and very attentive. I was personally disappointed by the lack of variety on the menu.

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  39. LaurelF

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our service was incredible from start to finish. The sommelier was knowledgeable and our server was charming and also knowledgeable. Every dish was incredible -- fresh and flavourful. Can't wait to return!

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  40. Twiglet

    Miami

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food from a limited choice. Fresh ingredients, well prepared.

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Lawrence Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 210 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Lawrence Restaurant

5201 St. Laurent Blvd, Montréal, QC H2T 1S4

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fairmount
  • Neighborhood
    Mile End
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm Lunch: Thursday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner: Thursday - Sunday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm
  • Cuisines
    European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marc Cohen
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Wine
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