Le Gargamelle

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   Amber

   Montreal

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our experience at La Gargamelle was the best I’ve had in a long time! My partner and I drove out to Montreal for an early birthday celebration and decided to try out the five course tasting menu. The quality of the food, paired with the delicious cocktails was above and beyond. The care that Manu and Lloyd put into the customer service and food preparation made us feel as if we were family. Mikael even brought out the Tuna Heart (a delicious and surprising addition to the devilled egg course) for us to see. If you are looking for a unique and delectable dining experience, I highly recommend La Gargamelle.
   

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   Tia

   New York City

   6 reviews

   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The setup of the restaurant is very cool, through a bar and into the back area. Very exclusive feeling. Tables were spaced out and we had a great one overlooking the river and road. Plenty to watch over the next 3:15. We did the 6 course tasting. The welcome broth was delicious and balanced and a great way to start. The food was good, but for the cost seemed overpriced (leveled up deviled eggs and tofu can’t cost much) and the drinks were great. It was long but we were celebrating my wife’s birthday which nobody seemed to know. The chef was nice and had a progressive amount of fun with a table doing shots as the night progressed. But in the end it was a bit loud and surprising. We booked last minute so maybe they weren’t expecting to put together a tasting menu this evening as they seemed to be making it up as they went along. Cocktails were excellent! The server was also very nice! I guess just an overall disappointing experience for the price.
   

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   Desneiges

   Montreal

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 14 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   J’avais des appréhensions qui se sont avérées. Malheureusement, la scène culinaire de Montréal est trop bonne pour qu’on puisse apprécier. Le repas est correct sans plus. Rien qui ne justifie le prix astronomique de ce restaurant situé dans le secteur le plus touristique de Montréal et les prix qui l’accompagnent.
   

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   Patrick

   Montreal

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 2 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an outstanding experience at Le Gargamelle. We each got the 6 course meal, and every course was wonderful. The cured scallop was a favorite, but then so was the hamachi crudo, and the venison ragu…. It says a lot about the quality of the chef when the vegetable course, with winter vegetables, was a favorite of the table. And the service was amazing. Our 15yo asked for a mocktail similar to what he has had at a restaurant near home, and the bartenders did not disappoint—they made two, as a challenge, and were both excellent. Great food, great service, great physical space, and we will be back on our next trip to Montreal.
   

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   Michael

   Tampa

   5 reviews

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   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 19 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The chef/owner was awesome. My daughter and i had a blast. Highly recommend the cocktail pairing. Excellent dining experience.
   

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   Drew

   Montreal

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was awesome! The drinks and food combination on tasting menu was terrific!
   

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   Jamie

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was exceptional! We went there to celebrate our anniversary and they didn’t disappoint. The chef owner Lloyd and the server Mika were incredible and made sure our meal and drinks went above and beyond our expectations. The meal was so good my husband and I went back the next night!
   

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   Andreas

   Toronto

   1 review

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 5 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I don’t write a lot of reviews but La Gargamelle was exceptional. The chef and owner, Lloyd greeted us when we arrived. He made some recommendations but everything we tried on the menu was fantastic. I had the scallop appetizer and duck for the main course. Both were delicious. My wife had the black cod and she raved about it. This is a hidden gem in Old Montreal. We will definitely be back!
   

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   sreya

   Columbus

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 4 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my fifth time at Gargamelle. It is one of my favorite restaurants in the city and remains so. The vibe is super cool and comfortable and the food is fantastic. Can’t wait to return.
   

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    Gena

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had the early bird 4 course and loved each item. It was a great value. The attention to detail is incredible and the flavors are amazing. Have the oysters!
    

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