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L'Orignal, Montréal, QC

L'Orignal

4.7 (1481)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French / Canadian
479 St. Alexis, Montréal, QC H2Y2N7

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 7 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…

Dining areas

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
  • 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.
  • 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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What 1,481 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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L'Orignal is rated 4.7 stars by 1481 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for L'Orignal

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
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