Laloux
It was a memorable visit in so many ways. I was with my son and daughter-in-law in Montreal. We had traveled to Montreal to enjoy the Alex Goodman Quintet playing at the Montreal Jazz Festival. Five large stages are set up in the middle of town. Those concerts are free. Hundreds of people assemble in the street and go from one performance to another. In my mind the Alex Goodman Quintet was the one I will always remember.
We also had to eat so on our first evening we chose this fine dining spot. Our goal was to relax after a hard drive and to enjoy fine dining in this great city. The restaurant was within walking distance of all the action at the festival. The décor was elegant and welcoming.
We were absolutely delighted with the total experience. The service was so charming. Our servers were knowledgeable about the wine selection and also familiar with the items on the menu. French and English were spoken.
The Chilled Carrot and Red Pepper Soup is served with a haricot vert garnish.($7.00) Grilled Calamari is prepared with chared jalapeno puree, zucchini salad, pistachio oil and lime curd.($11.00) One order of A l’apero was enjoyed by my son. Two oysters from PEI are served on a small dish with ice.($6.00) It was a delicious choice. Octupus Salad is served with bean puree, cauliflower, roasted almonds and cumin vinaigrette.($14.00)
I couldn’t resist the Pacific Halibut served with pine nuts meuniere, haricots verts and Basmati rice.($25.00 I was delighted to see the fish was an ocean wise sustainable seafood product. It was a healthy portion perfectly cooked. The presentation was superb and every bite thoroughly savored. My son ordered the Milk Fed Calf Liver with a tarragon sauce, succotash and onion rings.($19.00) It was a work of art and mouth watering delicious. My daughter-in-law enjoyed her Duck Magret, with corn bread, creamed corn, cheddar and jalapeno with a red pepper sauce.($27.00)
Beef Strip Sirloin is served with asparagus, pearled onions, brioche bone marrow toast.($23.00) I was tempted with the Spinach and Goat Cheese Tortellini with tomato mijote, pimenton, and olive powder.($20.00)
This is a first rate French gourmet restaurant. The food was beautifully plated. Every bite was enjoyed by all three of us. We admired the warm service.
We completed our dinner with a Cheese Plate serving a variety of Quebec cheeses, grapes, dried fruit and nuts were part of the selection.
Laloux won an award as best bistro in Quebec.
A delightful evening in wonderful Montreal!
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