L'Orignal

Name: L'Orignal
Address: 479 St. Alexis, Montréal, QC, Canada, H2Y2N7
Telephone: (514) 303-0479
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1481)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French / Canadian

479 St. Alexis, Montréal, QC H2Y2N7

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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…

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
French / Canadian, Seafood, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(514) 303-0479
Website
http://www.restaurantlorignal.com/
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.

Location
479 St. Alexis, Montréal, QC H2Y2N7
Neighborhood
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

Experiences

Families welcome at L’Orignal
CA$50.00 per person
Multiple dates available
At L’Orignal, we love welcoming families and little ones to our table. Sharing good food with loved ones is what we’re all about. To ensure a great experience for everyone in our cozy dining room, we kindly ask that children remain seated and well-behaved throughout the meal. We also ask that all guests at tables enjoy a main course when joining us for dinner. This helps us maintain the same quality of experience for all guests in the restaurant. Thank you for understanding, and for choosing to spend your time with us. We’re so glad to have you here, Warmly, The L’ Orignal Team 514.303.0479 479 saint alexis Montreal QC

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Popular dishes

Fresh Shucked Oysters
6 for 21 or 12 for 42
Fish CakeCA$16.00
Chipotle ginger mayo, arugula salad
Kale SaladCA$14.00
Kale, parmesan, fried capers, lemon zest, croutons, cesar dressing
Winter SaladCA$16.00
Poached pears, arugula, pickled radicchio, crumbled goat cheese, sesame brittle
Salmon TartarCA$20.00
Organic ora king salmon, ponzu, cilantro, sesame oil, pickled jalapeños
Beef Tartar (Mac Style)CA$18.00
Diced beef filet, pickle, special sauce, mimolette cheese, sesame seeds
Mushroom ToastCA$20.00
White wine cream sauce, mixed mushrooms, parmesan, arugula, red wine jus
Smoked Bone MarrowCA$16.00
1/2 beef bone, Black olive tapenade, chimichurri, red wine jus, toast
Chicken Liver ParfaitCA$20.00
Served potted with brown butter, pickled cranberries, fruit compote, toast

Main Courses

Farmers BowlCA$30.00
White bean puree, roasted, smoked and sautéed market vegetables, toasted barley, almonds, salsa verde
Bison BurgerCA$35.00
Terre de Bison Farm bison, pickles, tomato, cheese, mayo, lettuce, jus
- FriesCA$0.00
- Green SaladCA$0.00
- Add Truffle PoutineCA$8.00
Braised Beef TagliatelleCA$30.00
Homemade pasta, braised beef in tomato sauce, parmesan and truffle butter
Pork SchnitzelCA$34.00
Breaded pork loin, creamy mustard sauce, spatzle
Catch of the Day
12 oz Filet of BeefCA$55.00
Red wine jus, chimichurri, smashed Yukon gold potato puree

Sides

Fancy Vegetable
Truffle PoutineCA$20.00
Mashed PotatoesCA$10.00
Fries (w/house aioli)CA$8.00
Mac N CheeseCA$15.00

What 1,481 people are saying

L'Orignal reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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L'Orignal offers a delightful dining experience in Montreal, blending "stellar" service with "wonderful" ambiance. Guests appreciate the "excellent" food, ranging from creative Quebecois dishes to hearty comforts like bison burgers and schnitzel. The cozy decor, attentive staff, and engaging owner Michael make it a "favorite" spot for many.

1,481 Reviews

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Kara VIP
San Diego14 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and atmosphere. Went there for a family dinner and everyone enjoyed their meal.
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Kristina VIP
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I love this place, the food, the vibe, it’s great! I come every time I’m in Montreal!
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Bruno
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate here 7 yrs ago and never forgot how good the food was. We visited again yesterday and nothing has changed👍
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Robert
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food and atmosphere was fantastic. Service was a bit slow as it appeared there was only one server. Service was very friendly and efficient however. The food ingredients and quality were excellent and the preparation was perfect. Our only complaint was a very noisy and misbehaving child at the table next to us which was beyond the control of the restaurant.
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stephen VIP
Washington, D.C. Area52 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! What a great local restaurant with excellent food - the steaks and pork were great!
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Joe VIP
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, food and ambience. we will be back
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Evan
Montreal / Quebec1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
L'Orignal is quickly becoming my favorite restaurant. The food and service are always stellar!
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Rick
Minneapolis - St. Paul14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service and wonderful food, plus a very nice playlist. We would recommend it to all, and we may yet return on this vacation.
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Victor
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved the setup, menu not long but long enough. Bison burgers were the main attraction
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jesse
Montreal / Quebec1 review
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived when it opened at 17:00 so we had the full attention of the staff and it was very quiet, not noisey.
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FAQs

L'Orignal is rated 4.7 stars by 1481 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

479 St. Alexis, Montréal, QC H2Y2N7

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Notre Dame 1 Block East of St.Pierre
Neighborhood
Old Montreal
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
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

Website
http://www.restaurantlorignal.com/
Phone number
(514) 303-0479
Private party facilities
Private events available upon request please email restolorignal@gmail.com for more information.

L'Orignal

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Families welcome at L’Orignal

Mushroom Toast

Smoked Bone Marrow

Bison Burger

Appetizers

Fresh Shucked Oysters

Fish CakeCA$16.00

Kale SaladCA$14.00

Winter SaladCA$16.00

Salmon TartarCA$20.00

Beef Tartar (Mac Style)CA$18.00

Mushroom ToastCA$20.00

Smoked Bone MarrowCA$16.00

Chicken Liver ParfaitCA$20.00

Main Courses

Farmers BowlCA$30.00

Bison BurgerCA$35.00

Braised Beef TagliatelleCA$30.00

Pork SchnitzelCA$34.00

Catch of the Day

12 oz Filet of BeefCA$55.00

Sides

Fancy Vegetable

Truffle PoutineCA$20.00

Mashed PotatoesCA$10.00

Fries (w/house aioli)CA$8.00

Mac N CheeseCA$15.00

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