L'Orignal

Name: L'Orignal
Address: 479 St. Alexis, Montréal, QC, Canada, H2Y2N7
Telephone: (514) 303-0479
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1169 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

French / Canadian

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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

Popular dishes

Fresh Shucked Oysters
- 6 ForCA$21.00
- 12 ForCA$42.00
Fish CakeCA$18.00
Chipotle and ginger mayo, arugula salad
Kale SaladCA$16.00
Kale, parmesan, fried capers, lemon zest, croutons, house Cesar dressing
Carrot SaladCA$15.00
Roasted, pickled and shaved carrots, arugula, savoury granola, citrus vinaigrette
Salmon TartarCA$20.00
Ponzu, cilantro, sesame oil, and pickled jalapeño
Beef Tartar (Mac Daddy)CA$20.00
pickle, shallots, house dressing, mimolette, croutons
Mushroom ToastCA$18.00
White wine cream sauce with mushrooms, parmesan, arugula, red wine jus
Smoked Bone MarrowCA$25.00
black olive tapenade, chimichurri, red wine jus, grainy mustard, toast
Chicken Liver ParfaitCA$16.00
potted with butter, served with pickled cranberries, apple and raisin compote, and toast

Main Courses

Farmers BowlCA$25.00
White bean puree, roasted, smoked and charred market vegetables toasted barley, salsa verdé
Bison BurgerCA$28.00
All dressed served with fries or salad
Braised Beef TagliatelleCA$30.00
Homemade tagliatelle, braised Beef, parmesan, truffle butter
Pork SchnitzelCA$30.00
pounded pork chop in breading, buttered cabbage, mashed potatoes, and a grainy mustard cream sauce
Catch of the Day
- MP
8oz Beef FiletCA$55.00
Chimichurri, sweet potato mashed, creamy mushroom, red wine reduction

Sides

Jerk Spiced Roast Carrots, Cheese CurdsCA$10.00
Truffle PoutineCA$16.00
Fries with House AioliCA$10.00

French Menu

Entrées

Huitres Frais
- (6)CA$21.00
- (12)CA$42.00
Croquette de PoissonCA$18.00
Mayo chipotle et gingembre, salade de roquette
Salade de Chou FriséCA$16.00
Chou frisé, parmesan, câpres frites, zeste de citron, croûtons, vinaigrette cesar
Salade de CarottesCA$15.00
Carottes rôties, marinées et cru, roquette, granola du maison salé, vinaigrette aux agrumes
Tartare de SaumonCA$20.00
sauce ponzu, coriandre, huile de sésame, jalapeno mariné
Tartare de Boeuf "Mac Daddy"CA$20.00
suace spéciale, fromage, laitue, cornichons sur petit pain brioché
Champignons Sur Pain GrilléCA$18.00
sauce cremeuse au vin blanc, champignons assorties, parmesan, roquette, sauce au vin rouge
Os à MoelleCA$25.00
tapenade d'olives noires, chimichurri, sauce vin rouge, moutarde à l'ancienne, pain grillè
Parfait de Foie de VolailleCA$16.00
avec beurre noisette, canneberges mariné, compote des pommes et raisins, pain grillé

Plats Principals

Bol du FermierCA$25.00
Haricots blanc en purée, légumes du marché fumés et rôties, orge grillé amandes et salsa verdé
Burger de BisonCA$28.00
Toute garnis servi avec frites ou salade
Tagliatelles de Boeuf BraiséCA$30.00
Tagliatelle fait maison, bœuf braisé, parmesan, beurre aux truffes
Schnitzel de PorcCA$30.00
Escalope de porc en chaplure, choux au beurre, purée de P.D.T. , crème de moutarde à l'ancienne
Poisson du Jour
- PM
Filet de Boeuf
Purée de patates douces, chimmichurri, champignons crémeux, sauce au vin rouge
- 8ozCA$55.00

Les â Côtés

FritesCA$10.00
Poutine a la TruffeCA$16.00
Carottes Rôties Avec l Épice Jerk, Fromage en GrainesCA$10.00

What 1,169 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Montreal / Quebec
Neighborhood gem
Montreal
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AnnieB
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious, fresh, and lovely staff. I even had dessert, and I never do that!
AS
AustinS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A must drop for anyone looking for an unpretentious but classic Canadian feel. It’s like a candlelit lodge basement with local meat and a French accent. Would come back 100%
SW
SusanW
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Charming place. Server was excellent, very personable. Like most places in the past year there seems to be some staffing problems. Carrot salad was delicious. I expected the menu to have more offerings. Good place for drinks and nosh, maybe not "dinner out" venue I was hoping for.
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Lauren
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is really special - we ordered almost every item on the menu over the course of three hours. We were no longer hungry at one point but we had to try everything and I am so glad that we did. Our waitress was extremely funny and also knew exactly what we were looking for in all regards - her name is Katie. Would love to be her friend. The owner is also incredibly warm and made sure we were taken care of. The chef came out at the end of our meal so that we could thank him - that’s the kind of place this is. Nothing is a disruption - I felt like I was invited into someone’s childhood home of sorts - the most chic of all however. Would highly recommend to anyone. This would be a staple if we lived in Montreal and we currently live in NYC so we are super food snobs -
AB
AnitaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great causal dining option and super cozy! Highly recommend!
KP
KathleenP
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were traveling to Montreal!
J
Jackobe1
Exclusive
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect restaurant and great food and atmosphere. The service was excellent and the staff friendly and helpful. Food was outstanding. Great wine selection and craft draft beer. What more could you want.
RS
RickS
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice ambiance, feels a bit like apres-ski. We sat at the bar and enjoyed fresh PEI oysters with a crisp chablis, followed by the "catch of the day." We'll be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Montreal
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Quite good
MM
MargotM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing atmosphere. Very cozy. Friendly staff that doesn’t hover. Excellent food!!
BV
BartV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice staff, good poutine, cozy atmosphere. Portion of pasta a bit small but tasty.
CR
CynthiaR
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dining experience! Unique items on the menu, great local food prepared well. Our server was attentive and fun. The other servers and bartender were helpful with recommendations. We are glad we had the opportunity to spend the evening in this charming restaurant. It was like having dinner with friends at a chalet!
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Pizzaman
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always. Amazing oysters and good wine selection.
JJ
JonathanJ
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cosy, comfortable, relaxed and great food and service. A restaurant i have often seen but never tried. Glad I did
MC
MarkC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Booked here for a business meeting with visitors from out of town. Excellent location for business travelers trying to break the steak-fries routine, although this place still offers that if you want it. Very friendly service too!
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David
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere with delicious food & drinks.
M
Munaf
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Casual, relaxed, friendly, wide selection of alcohol for any taste and budget. Staff isn't in your face, but helpful with suggestions for pairing and food choices when needed. Professional, high quality of service in a place where hoodies are welcome! Love it.
S
Scott
Philadelphia
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
What a great gem. Really great food with unique dishes and flavors. The setting was the best for this couple looking for a casual dinner.
TA
TanyaA
Montreal
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, food was delicious and service was great! Thank you.
DB
DavidB
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great find for us! We wanted a good place to take our student son to while visiting this weekend. The restaurant is tucked away on a cozy side street at basement level. Once we found the location then we were instantly impressed. Great service, great food, and a great time. We started with mushroom toasted bread then had pork schnitzel, beef tagliatelle, and halibut. There was barely a crumb when we were done. This is a great find for us and I'm sure it will be for you too!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favourite place to dine in the city! The specials are always amazing!
AR
AlanR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service2ambience5
Receptionist denied entrance because I didn’t have reservation , but she never told me I could do it right away on line it did still a lot of space available
SC
StephaneC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, menu offering original plates and great variety, excellent service
HC
HollyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time at L’Orignal and definitely not our last! Conveniently close to the Westin and so cozy with its soft lighting and cabin feel! Had the poutine to start and the duck special to follow and could not have been happier with my selections or our service!
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EllisD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
More rustic, ski chalet feeling to the decor than anticipated. The bench seat was uncomfortable as the seat bit was very narrow; suitable to a young skinny butt but not for the padded bottom. Low lighting made it hard to read menu. Music from the ‘80’s was Okay but 30+ years ago? The food was EXCELLENT! Great intro to Quebec cuisine and products. They make a lovely Vesper Martini! We will be back and recommend this place highly.
ED
EmilieD
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a delightful experience at L’Orignal. You feel like you’ve stepped into a friends chalet where you’re greeted with warm attentive not overbearing service. The dishes are unique twists on comfort food, perfect for sharing.
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AAlK
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely awesome. You can go from moderate up in prices. If you want to treat yourself, I highly recommend. We started with the oysters and they were well prepped and were a great starter. We both then ordered the octopus special and it was perfect. In some places octopus can be chewy and rubbery if not cooked right. This melted in our mouths truly exceptional. The desserts to were on point and finished off with a good coffee. Excellent
AV
AmandaV
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
The service was great but the food was somewhat disappointing. Food was good but not great and price is high. Definitely more comfort food that gourmet. Highlight was the chicken liver pate and lowlight was the bone Marrow (overcooked, almost nothing left on the bone) winde selection was mediocre. Ambiance is cute and cozy and the service was sincere and attentive. Would recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service was incredible!!! The sparkling wine and the pork was just a perfect combination!!! Loved every second of it
EO
ErinO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent ambiance. Cozy and great good. Enjoyed thoroughly.
JG
JamesG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant was recommended by a friend who has visited Montreal on many occasions…it did not disappoint. Wonderful dinner and service…the relaxed comfortable cabin like feel was also very much appreciated.
CC
CiCi
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and ambiance! Can’t wait to go back again.
SH
SandraH
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and cute decor. Get the bone marrow!!
KC
KiraC
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant! Exceptional food, service and a relaxed yet funky vibe.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can’t say enough.
GO
GerryO
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food, from the appetizer to the entree to dessert, one of the best meals we’ve enjoyed in a while. Service was friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
LV
LauraV
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious dinner, great service and atmosphere. Highly recommend.
OG
OscarG
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff are great- welcoming and very kind. The food is outstanding and I have no problem with highly recommending this gem of a restaurant.
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katel
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful restaurant! We go regularly. Micheal at the bar is super friendly, funny and makes awesome drinks, especially the spicy margarita but hey, I’m a sucker for margaritas! They have a great chef! Food is delish!! Love the ambiance, very cozy. A must if you are in old Montreal!!
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steez
Montreal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such an amazing restaurant!!

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L'Orignal is rated 4.8 stars by 1169 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

479 St. Alexis, Montréal, QC H2Y2N7

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
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

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Additional information

Burger de Bison

Bison Burger

Mushroom Toast

English Menu

Appetizers

Fresh Shucked Oysters

Fish CakeCA$18.00

Kale SaladCA$16.00

Carrot SaladCA$15.00

Salmon TartarCA$20.00

Beef Tartar (Mac Daddy)CA$20.00

Mushroom ToastCA$18.00

Smoked Bone MarrowCA$25.00

Chicken Liver ParfaitCA$16.00

Main Courses

Farmers BowlCA$25.00

Bison BurgerCA$28.00

Braised Beef TagliatelleCA$30.00

Pork SchnitzelCA$30.00

Catch of the Day

8oz Beef FiletCA$55.00

Sides

Jerk Spiced Roast Carrots, Cheese CurdsCA$10.00

Truffle PoutineCA$16.00

Fries with House AioliCA$10.00

French Menu

Entrées

Huitres Frais

Croquette de PoissonCA$18.00

Salade de Chou FriséCA$16.00

Salade de CarottesCA$15.00

Tartare de SaumonCA$20.00

Tartare de Boeuf "Mac Daddy"CA$20.00

Champignons Sur Pain GrilléCA$18.00

Os à MoelleCA$25.00

Parfait de Foie de VolailleCA$16.00

Plats Principals

Bol du FermierCA$25.00

Burger de BisonCA$28.00

Tagliatelles de Boeuf BraiséCA$30.00

Schnitzel de PorcCA$30.00

Poisson du Jour

Filet de Boeuf

Les â Côtés

FritesCA$10.00

Poutine a la TruffeCA$16.00

Carottes Rôties Avec l Épice Jerk, Fromage en GrainesCA$10.00

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