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| - We were in Montreal for a week, eating in a different restaurant every night, and this was by far the best meal we had. The space is small, but very comfortable and pleasant to be in, the service is excellent, and the food was imaginative, well executed, and delicious.
On the night we went, there was only one waiter to attend to 10 or so tables; he had no help seating, clearing, or bringing out food. But he was always there when we wanted him, and never bothered us when we didn't. He did appear to be out of breath a few times, but that wasn't his fault.
The menu is brief, but we still had to think hard when choosing, since everything on it was tempting. We were both satisfied with our choices. My duck was perfectly cooked, and expertly presented; the sides were delightful. My wife's lamb was the same for her (I had some, but preferred the duck; she had some of mine, and preferred hers. Perfect).
What we saved by bringing our own bottle of wine, we tipped the waiter. It was worth it.
If you want an excellent meal in an understated but congenial atmosphere, I cannot recommend this place highly enough. If you want Disney food in a cramped, overstated room full of ersatz ambiance, stay away, and let the rest of us enjoy it.
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