L'Orignal

Name: L'Orignal
Address: 479 St. Alexis, Montréal, QC, Canada, H2Y2N7
Telephone: (514) 303-0479
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1466 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

French / Canadian

479 St. Alexis, Montréal, QC H2Y2N7

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

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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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
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
Neighbourhood
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 Cake$16.00
Chipotle ginger mayo, arugula salad
Kale Salad$14.00
Kale, parmesan, fried capers, lemon zest, croutons, cesar dressing
Winter Salad$16.00
Poached pears, arugula, pickled radicchio, crumbled goat cheese, sesame brittle
Salmon Tartar$20.00
Organic ora king salmon, ponzu, cilantro, sesame oil, pickled jalapeños
Beef Tartar (Mac Style)$18.00
Diced beef filet, pickle, special sauce, mimolette cheese, sesame seeds
Mushroom Toast$20.00
White wine cream sauce, mixed mushrooms, parmesan, arugula, red wine jus
Smoked Bone Marrow$16.00
1/2 beef bone, Black olive tapenade, chimichurri, red wine jus, toast
Chicken Liver Parfait$20.00
Served potted with brown butter, pickled cranberries, fruit compote, toast

Main Courses

Farmers Bowl$30.00
White bean puree, roasted, smoked and sautéed market vegetables, toasted barley, almonds, salsa verde
Bison Burger$35.00
Terre de Bison Farm bison, pickles, tomato, cheese, mayo, lettuce, jus
- Fries$0.00
- Green Salad$0.00
- Add Truffle Poutine$8.00
Braised Beef Tagliatelle$30.00
Homemade pasta, braised beef in tomato sauce, parmesan and truffle butter
Pork Schnitzel$34.00
Breaded pork loin, creamy mustard sauce, spatzle
Catch of the Day
12 oz Filet of Beef$55.00
Red wine jus, chimichurri, smashed Yukon gold potato puree

Sides

Fancy Vegetable
Truffle Poutine$20.00
Mashed Potatoes$10.00
Fries (w/house aioli)$8.00
Mac N Cheese$15.00

What 1,466 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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L'Orignal offers a "fantastic ambience" and "spectacular food" with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Guests repeatedly praise the "exceptional service" and the attentiveness of the staff, especially the owner, Michael, who is noted for making everyone feel at home. This charming spot is a "must visit" for its delightful Quebecois cuisine and warm hospitality.

1,466 Reviews

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Caitlin
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Would go back to Montreal purely just for another meal here. Staff are brilliant also.
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Bastien VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super soirée à l’Original, assiettes délicieuses, salle chaleureuse et service au top !
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Taylor
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an outstanding spot. The ambiance was just right and the food was very fresh. By far the best place we ate during our stay in old Montreal. The service was also incredible. Would highlight recommend.
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todd
Toronto3 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great staff and people - food was terrible. No flavour, small portions and grossly over priced. Talked without her patrons who attended (from our conference) and they felt the same - nice place to visit, just don't eat there....
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Le Dan
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food portion was great, seasoning/food selection was phenomenal (fish though was not as “wow” but all the other dishes: steaks, burger, pasta was delicious). Service was amazing, our server was super attentive and careful. We had a wonderful time.
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CLBNX
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bartender made sure everyone was well cared for. The food was excellent, and the sticky toffee was the perfect finish. A great experience overall. Thank you!
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Sonny
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure. Food, service and ambiance are wonderful.
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Tom
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and friendly staff made this a great experience. I would recommend it highly
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
By far one of the best restaurants in Montreal! Fantastic ambience. Food is spectacular, and Michael (owner) is one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet!
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Blaine
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time to L’Orignal and we had a fantastic experience. The owners truly get customer experience. This along with great food and a great atmosphere, we will be back next time we’re in town.
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L'Orignal is rated 4.7 stars by 1466 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

479 St. Alexis, Montréal, QC H2Y2N7

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Notre Dame 1 Block East of St.Pierre
Neighbourhood
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

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Mushroom Toast

Smoked Bone Marrow

Bison Burger

Appetizers

Fresh Shucked Oysters

Fish Cake$16.00

Kale Salad$14.00

Winter Salad$16.00

Salmon Tartar$20.00

Beef Tartar (Mac Style)$18.00

Mushroom Toast$20.00

Smoked Bone Marrow$16.00

Chicken Liver Parfait$20.00

Main Courses

Farmers Bowl$30.00

Bison Burger$35.00

Braised Beef Tagliatelle$30.00

Pork Schnitzel$34.00

Catch of the Day

12 oz Filet of Beef$55.00

Sides

Fancy Vegetable

Truffle Poutine$20.00

Mashed Potatoes$10.00

Fries (w/house aioli)$8.00

Mac N Cheese$15.00

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