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| - Another one of my favorite stops in Montreal and my favorite bistro is Marché de la Villette. After recently browsing the internet, i noticed it was featured in food & wine restaurants and travel!!
This is the classic french bistro. there is no bare wall in this small cafe. The rustic walls are painted with fruits and vegetables, flowers, and trees. The corners are adorned with life like flowers and greens. And vintage canned foods border the restaurant, while dried meats hang above the counter.
the menu, if i remember correctly is in french, however i THINK they had english menus... its been 2 years.. the waiter was kind enough to explain the specials and the menu. He had a thick french accent and greeted us with "Bon aprés midi!" and "Vat will you be having madame?"
we ordered the coldcut sampler which was overflowing with prosciutto, Genoa salami, ham, roast beef, dried sausages and some other meats i cannot name. On one corner were two little jars filled with liver pate and ham pate. Both were equally delicious and the best i've had. Mixed baby greens and fresh toasted baguette were nestled into the empty cracks of the platter. mmm divine!
We also had the quiche Lorraine served with a bed of mixed baby greens, the prosciutto sandwich, tomato cream soup, and a stuffed tomato with veal (this had a fancy french name, but i didn't write it down). it was delicious! the tomato stuffed veal sat on top of a bed of herbed rice. Everything was so so so good. I cant wait to visit Montreal again just so i can lunch here. Do order wine along with your meal like the french!
I love everything about his quaint restaurant. Its located in downtown Montreal. The streets are narrow and lined with eroded stones. I really enjoy the uniqueness of its location. What a great find. Au revoir!
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