What a great place in all aspects! The atmosphere is energetic, but not so much as to be a distraction.
Service was excellent throughout, from the moment we arrived until we bid a good night. Penny was our primary server and she met our every need, even anticipating a few. The staff works well as a team and contribute a great deal to the successful operation of Deville.
The front room has the main bar and some tables. The back of the restaurant is up a half flight of stairs. The kitchen is half a flight down and you can get a good view of the action as you go to your table.
The decor is delightful - modern diner elements are tastefully merged into a comfortable and vibrant atmosphere.
The menu is based on traditional diner comfort food, but often with a modern touch. Being in Montreal, we had to try the Disco Poutine. The fries were hot, thin, and crispy and the Disco gravy paired very well for this variation.
I had a burger with cheese and bacon. The sandwich was of considerable size and I had to resort to fork and knife halfway through.
My friend had the hanger steak special and it was majestically presented on a wood butcher block with an impressive mashed potato side. He was quite impressed with the taste and quality of the steak.
As a treat, I ordered a strawberry shake (or frappe as we call it in New England). Very well-made and flavorful. It was presented in a traditional style ice cream fountain glass complete with a metal frame handle.
Thank you, Penny & staff, for a delightful evening.