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L'Orignal, Montréal, QC

L'Orignal

4.7
4.7
1447 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
French / Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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…

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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

What 1,447 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Orignal is a cozy and charming chalet-style restaurant in Old Montreal, offering "excellent food and superb service." Guests rave about the "bison burger," "bone marrow," and "innovative menu." The atmosphere is described as "warm and inviting," with staff going "above and beyond" to ensure a delightful experience.

1,447 Reviews
  1. Margot

    VIP

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Mona

    VIP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    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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    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Gregory

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. Lisa

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Robin

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food , the service was over and above!! We can’t wait to come back!!

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  9. Paul

    VIP

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner last night. Our server Leigh Ann was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Michael the bartender made great drinks and went out of his way to make our experience really enjoyable too. The food was all really delicious, the atmosphere was so cozy, and we felt incredibly welcomed and treated like old friends (despite the fact that we were obviously tourists). Not a cheap dinner but worth it. Go if you can.

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  10. David and Kolleen

    VIP

    Phoenix

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening and a very attentive staff! The food was terrific.

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L'Orignal is rated 4.7 stars by 1447 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for L'Orignal

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
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (514) 303-0479
  • Private party facilities
    Private events available upon request please email restolorignal@gmail.com for more information.
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