L’Orignal

Old Montréal


This cozy chalet-style restaurant specializes in exquisitely prepared game meat and fresh seafood. Start with oysters or venison-heart tartare before moving on to braised wild boar or crusted cod with caviar. The service is excellent and the cedar-filled dining room is a great spot to linger over a memorable meal.

Its modest bar makes a great spot for a drink, but the official policy is that customers have to be dining as well.


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