Step into this stylish French bistro, where charming decor meets inventive dishes and a friendly vibe that makes every visit memorable.
"The city is full of French-leaning, market-driven restaurants, but this raucous Plaza St-Hubert spot from chefs Charles-Antoine Crête and Cheryl Johnson stands out for its whimsy. Dishes like foie gras terrine with apples and brioche or whelks in miso butter and lime with milk bread manage to be both elegant and complex without being too serious. Cap off a memorable evening with Montréal Plaza’s trademark Fruit Crispy, a light dessert of berries, white chocolate mousse, sorbet, and crisp slivers of dacquoise. For a daytime outing or lower-key dinner, head next door to just-as-delicious sibling Juliette Plaza." - Valerie Silva
"No matter what your mood is, Montreal Plaza is the place to be. Hungry? The restaurant is managed by two pillars of the renowned Toqué! Cheryl Johnson and Charles-Antoine Crête. Thirsty? You will not be left alone with an empty glass for very long! They will make sure you have a great time. Is there something else to say? It is crowded, warm and professional. With the kitchen in the middle of the restaurant, you will feel the restaurant’s intimate ambiance." - Alto Design
"Many of the city’s fine dining, French-leaning, market-driven restaurants could earn a spot among Montreal’s top culinary destinations, but this raucous Plaza St-Hubert restaurant from Charles-Antoine Crête and Cheryl Johnson stands out for its whimsy. Dishes manage to be elegant and complex without being too serious, like foie gras terrine with apples, eel, and crabapple caramel, or one that combines blood pudding with lobster bisque and haskap berries in smoked duck fat. Cap off what is sure to be a memorable evening with Montréal Plaza’s trademark Crispy Fruit, a light dessert of berries, white chocolate mousse, sorbet, and slivers of dacquoise." - Valerie Silva
"Another fine dining take on Québécois fare, this modern spot is, in some ways, as far removed from traditional local cuisine as a restaurant could possibly be, but beyond the eclectic flavour pairings and quirky decor, Montreal Plaza’s ingredients are a showcase of the best that Quebec has to offer." - Holly Tousignant, Ashley Joseph, Eater Staff
"Chef Normand Laprise's impact on Montréal's culinary scene starts with the dishes served at Toqué, but it extends to the many restaurants headed by young chefs who honed their skills in his kitchens. Among the most notable is Montréal Plaza, opened in 2015. Charles-Antoine Crête, who worked with Laprise for 14 years, presides over this contemporary brasserie along with Cheryl Johnson, a former sous-chef at Toqué. The choice of location—on the Plaza St-Hubert, an outdoor shopping street with 400 businesses linked by a trademark green canopy—surprised some given that it's a high-end gourmet restaurant, but the 70-seat Montréal Plaza includes a number of small rooms that create a sense of intimacy in what could be a cavernous space. The menu consists of small plates intended to be shared, with dishes like baloney cannelloni and a Caesar salad with chicken livers embodying Crête's approach to cooking: irreverent, fearless, and (almost) always surprisingly delicious."
