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L'Express

French restaurant · La Fontaine Park ·

L'Express

French restaurant · La Fontaine Park ·
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L’Express | Bon Appétit

"GO HERE: for a pitch-perfect meal, served with a gratis giant jar of cornichons. That’s right—unlimited cornichons! L’Express has been open since 1980; this place knows what it’s doing and it does it well. ORDER THE: steak tartare, a no-frills version that’s minced finely and served with (not quite enough) toast. Then get whatever the slightly gruff waiter recommends. THE VIBE IS: sparse but not without character—black-and-white tile floors, the occasional palm tree, and somewhat dim lighting except for the courtyard area in the back. The waiters are most definitely wearing vests. This is the kind of place where you mean to get one cocktail but end up staying for a bottle of wine. PRACTICAL STUFF: Open every day: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 3 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 a.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. So yeah, about that bottle of wine... —Carey Polis" - Condé Nast

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Iconic Parisian-style bistro with chic decor & classic French fare.

classic french bistro
reservations recommended
bone marrow
duck confit
steak frites
attentive service
french onion soup
ravioli
Google Rating
4.6 (3.7K)
Yelp Rating
4.3
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Iconic Parisian-style bistro with chic decor & classic French fare.

classic french bistro
reservations recommended
bone marrow
duck confit
steak frites
attentive service
french onion soup
ravioli
Google Rating
4.6 (3.7K)
Yelp Rating
4.3
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3927 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2W 2M4, Canada Get directions

$$$

Reserve a table
See Menu
Usually a wait
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Lunch reservations recommended
Popular for dinner
L'Express by null
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