Reviews


Overall, the restaurant received mixed reviews. Some diners found the food to be unimpressive, with one even describing it as "bad." However, others enjoyed the delicious oysters, salad, and pasta, as well as the perfectly cooked main courses. The atmosphere was praised for its rustic Canadian and old Montreal vibes, with excellent service noted by many. Some patrons found the prices to be a bit high, but felt it was worth it for the quality of the food and experience. Overall, the restaurant seems to offer a unique dining experience in Old Montreal, with a variety of tasty dishes and inventive cocktails, L'Orignal usually has an average rating of 4.5.

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 3924 reviews

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
4.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Davin
27.03.2022 - 16:23

A bit of a hidden gem in old Montreal Had a beet salad app and lobster fettuccineBoth were excellent.

Remington
28.08.2018 - 01:02

Review from a US Californian here Yelp has did it againWife and I were wondering were to go to dinner.

Tevin
25.12.2022 - 06:42

Great lobster fettuccine with baconGood service, atmosphere, and food.

Myrtis
07.08.2017 - 18:08

friendly, cozy, rustic atmosphere and eating was delicious! it was our jubilee and they made it perfect!

Alyce
17.04.2021 - 22:19

noisy music, table next to the washroom and a table where all water crugs were stored (constant movements from the waiters). but above all the size of the plate...

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Opentable
4.7 ★ from 1398 reviews
Jen
20.08.2024 - 12:21

Had a fantastic experience here while visiting family on Saturday night. We were happy to take our thirteen year old daughter to a nice restaurant in Old Montre...

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Opentable
20.08.2024 - 12:21

Great good, service, drinks and atmosphere! 1st Time in Montreal and this place was a nice welcome

CarieC
20.08.2024 - 12:21

Really great food! Pork schnitzel was wonderful as were the lobster salad and shrimp tacos that were specials. So Good!! We came back later for dessert and both...

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Lauren
20.08.2024 - 12:21

The food at L'Original was delicious veal with mushrooms, halibut and tagatelle pasta were all tremendous. The restaurant itself is a bit smalll, which may have...

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Opentable
20.08.2024 - 12:21

Absolutely amazing start to finish! The ambiance is so cozy and comforting, music is awesome, service is top notch. You feel like you’re home. And the food…wow…...

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INT Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1103 reviews
Jamil
16.01.2024 - 06:56

Nice ambiance, amazing food and great service! I took the seafood platter for 2 and was one of the best in Montreal!

Denton
16.01.2024 - 06:56

This place offers a fantastic evening with a perfect blend of delicious food, drinks, and good company. The food is very tasty, the ambiance is great, and the s...

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Sophie
16.01.2024 - 06:56

The restaurant offers astounding service and boasts beautiful surroundings. The food was exceptional, with each dish bursting with delicious flavors.

Raymonde
16.01.2024 - 06:56

My friends and I visited L'Orignal for a weekend getaway and we are so glad we did! The cozy atmosphere and our awesome server Madeleine made our experience eve...

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Ryan
16.01.2024 - 06:56

We were here from Texas for a conference and Michael and his team welcomed us like family. The food is superb, the drinks to die for and the service is what rea...

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Restaurantji
4.6 ★ from 540 reviews
Luci
11.10.2023 - 19:02

Best restaurant in Montreal hands down! We always make it a must to come to L'Orignal when we visits Montreal!!!

Magid
11.10.2023 - 19:02

We had a fantastic dinner consisting of several amaretto sours (delicious) and 3 appetizers bacalao matesh (evening special), smoked bone marrow and the chicken...

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Tchiba
11.10.2023 - 19:02

We really enjoyed our stay and the food. Nice to see a restaurant that properly cares about their service as well as high quality food.

CHRISTINEB
11.10.2023 - 19:02

There are amazing restaurants in Montreal but this is my Fav. My bro his gf were busting from BC we found out our server Leanne's family lives out there was nic...

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DavidW
11.10.2023 - 19:02

Great service, food, and setting. When we come back to Montreal we will be back for sure.

Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Nellie
14.06.2023 - 10:52

The quality is in the attention to detail... this is an amazing restaurant! Cocktail artery from the owner/bartender. Wonderful service from the owner/server. T...

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Carmella
14.08.2017 - 13:56

Probably the best Caesar drink I had her chicken liver parfait was perfection. The burgers and peasant salads were both great. And her sticky turbidity was so s...

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Alexys
29.08.2020 - 10:53

The first time in L’Original and we loved it. The staff was very friendly and the service was great. The food was spectacular. We started with the oysters and t...

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Donavon
14.06.2023 - 10:52

Very great experience overall. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Amazing food. A bit expensive, but I think it was worth it. Very secret, Canadian...

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Hilton
14.06.2023 - 10:52

The moose themed dive bar aesthetic hides surprisingly excellent food. The restaurant was full when I arrived for dinner but they had my reservation ready to go...

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Facebook
4.6 ★ from 131 reviews
Foursquare
4.0 ★ from 183 reviews
Google
4.6 ★ from 592 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 3 reviews

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