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| - Let me set the scene: We had just arrived in the city, hungry, rain-soaked, and wandering down a deserted street in the middle of nowhere because Yelp told us to. Our expectations were, understandably, low.
Then a cheerful hostess seated us at her last available table. And we remembered why life is worth living.
The repurposed interior of Le Local is a perfect reflection of the restaurant as a whole. The crowd is well-dressed and sophisticated, but a sense of relaxed enjoyment puts you at ease. It's the kind of place that has a great wine list, but no one will blink an eye if you decide that what you really want is a bottle of cider to accompany your meal. (It turned out to be delightful.)
The menu, divided into "classics" and "seasonal," was first-class deliciousness all the way. Particularly memorable were the divine ravioli with duck confit, and the flank steak. This is comforting, stick-to-your-ribs stuff, but done with terrific attention to detail. Even the plank of little mignardises at the end of the meal was thoughtfully presented (and happily consumed, even though we were, as you can imagine, full).
Our server was charming but totally professional. What a welcoming place, and what a perfect introduction to Montreal!
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