"Nora Gray is home-away-from-home to many Montreal creatives and other restaurateurs, who love the food just as much as they love the warm bistro ambience at this cozy Griffintown spot. Inside, chefs put an inventive spin on no-nonsense Italian. Take, for example, the crispy lamb terrine starter, a pan-fried slab served with baby lettuce and anchovy vinaigrette, the duck-heart Bolognese served over asparagus ravioli, and the skirt steak served with fried bread and rapini peperonata. If you want to impress your friends with some ear-to-the-ground knowledge of the city, this beloved hole-in-the-wall will do that." - Todd Plummer, Isa Tousignant
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