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| - I have been a vegetarian for years and am always looking for new places to try, so when visiting Montreal Restaurant LOV seemed like an obvious choice. My friend and I walked in just before 6pm on a Saturday night. The restaurant was maybe a third full, but we were informed that no tables were available without a reservation and they gave us a bar spot. The bar was very crowded, to the point of being uncomfortable. The restaurant atmosphere and aesthetic were very nice, it reminded me a bit of Planta in Toronto for a variety of reasons. The food is a little pricey for what it is, but given the restaurant aesthetic it is acceptable. What really hindered our experience was the service. Our waitress/the bartender was not helpful, and a bit rude. When asking what the soup of the day is she responded that she didn't know. When further pressing asking if it was perhaps salty or sour, she responded that she still did not know. When asking about a salad recommendation, she told us that she had no preference. I ended up getting the Mexican salad, and my friend got a small house salad and the mystery soup of the day (we are still unsure of what was in it!) My salad was very tasty and actually quite filling, but with tip came out to nearly $20 which is excessive for a salad IMO. My friend also enjoyed her meal, but the slice of bread she was given with her soup was a tad stale. Overall the food is decently good and the restaurant aesthetic is lovely, but the service and high prices make me not want to return.
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