L'Orignal

4.6

1450 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

French / Canadian

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2 people

Jan 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
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 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 1,450 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'Orignal offers a "charming, cozy atmosphere" with "exceptionally friendly service" and "delicious, seasonal cuisine." Highlights include "amazing food," "outstanding cocktails," and "excellent specials" like bone marrow and bison burgers. While some portions are small, the overall experience is "highly recommended" for its "welcoming vibe" and "personal service."

1,450 Reviews

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Elaine
VIP
New York City
72 reviews
3.0
72 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had amazing family dinner here in November. Booked Saturday night as visiting girls again at uni. Also, it was my husband’s birthday which I noted in our res. Place very quiet which is typical in Montreal winter! Fish cake starter was excellent. Mushroom toast not as good as last time. Squash soup special probably the best thing we ate. Their menu is not consistent with their web site menu nor open table menu. They now have an “autumn salad” as a starter for $24. This used to be a burrata salad. This salad was a joke. Small bowl With greens and couldn’t find the ingredients listed in menu. Server said well it is an “app”. Sure. But for $24 get real … they did reduce the price to $16 which was still too high for what this was. Beef tagliatelle is vg but the portion is the size of a very small fist. For $35. It’s like a half order or an app. Add more pasta if not more meat and put in a proper sized bowl for a main. The fries were cooked in a dirty fryer given their color and texture. They were $12. Web site says $6. Open table says $10 … Ordered my husband desert and had asked for a candle in res note. Nope. And we paid for the dessert. Which on a $350 meal isn’t much, but would have been nice. As last time, we were each given a tiny shot of espresso with galliano. That is a nice touch. Shout out to the lovely young woman filling water and clearing plates. She was very pleasant and. Real gem. While we wanted to love this place again, all of the little things added up and we won’t return.
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marie-pier
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing New Year’s eve dinner. The food and the service were outstanding. The menu was carefully thought, the dishes were very tasty and portions were just right. The staff was also very understanding of our young kids and babies. Thank you for welcoming our family and making our New Year’s eve dinner an unforgettable one. We will be back!
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Margot
VIP
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Must visit every time I am in Montreal - I miss the carrots
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Mona
VIP
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything about this place. Was warm and welcoming on a cold and rainy night. Want service and delicious food. Loved the NY strip, chicken liver, oysters, the wine and the sticky toffee pudding. Will visit whenever we are in Montreal.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Exactly what we were looking for ! Small, quaint with diverse menu. Great experience.
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Gregory
Greater Boston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Exceptionally friendly service. The bison burger did not disappoint
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Lisa
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, quality, seasonal cuisine! Delicious! Cozy warm cabin feel. - Lisa B
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Kate
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the best meals we have ever had. The service was excellent. We had cocktails, the bone marrow, schnitzel and steak. We will be back!
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Sonny
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just all around amazing food, service and ambiance. 10 on 10
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Rachelle
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time at L'Orignal, but it was the first time I brought my family and it was everything I could have hoped! The staff were wonderful, the food was amazing, and I am already looking forward to my next visit! Highly recommend.
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FAQs

L'Orignal is rated 4.6 stars by 1450 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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$51 and over
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

Dining areas

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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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