A Hidden Gem French Bistro Where $50 Per Person Leaves You Stuffed! đ˛
This ultra-delicious private kitchen-style French restaurant in Montreal, Le PĂŠgase, has been raved about by manyâtoday, weâre doing a full review. Every time my girlfriend visits, we have to eat here. The portions are huge, and the flavors are outstanding. Itâs a must-try in Montrealâa 25-year-old establishment and ranked 4th in Voir Magazineâs 2014 "Best BYOB Restaurants" list. â ď¸ Honest reviewâno sponsorships here. Name: Le PĂŠgase Price: ~$50 CAD (before tax) Includes: Bread & butter, chicken liver pâtĂŠ, salad/soup, appetizer, main course, and dessert. đ¨âđł The Chef: Iâve chatted with the ownerâheâs worked at renowned local restaurants and leads a professional team. The menu features signature staples alongside seasonal rotations. High-quality ingredients, service and flavors on par with upscale bistros, but at a great value. â ď¸ Ambience: Cozy and intimate, more like a home-style bistro than an Instagrammable hotspot. Gets crowded, but the backyard terrace opens in summer. Prices go up 30% on holidays, but portions also increase. âď¸ Reservations recommended (website/Google/phone). Youâll get a confirmation text, and the latest menu is available online. DISH RATINGS âď¸ Chicken Liver PâtĂŠ (5âď¸): Rich, creamy, and so addictive it turns plain bread into an appetizer. Complimentary (but youâll want more). You can order a 200g jar ($15) to take homeâthey make it fresh! âď¸ Beef Stew Puff with Goat Cheese Foam (4âď¸): Visually strikingâsweet foam paired with savory beef-filled puff pastry. âď¸ Squid & Octopus (4.5âď¸): Surprisingly delicious, with perfect texture. Highly recommend! âď¸ Grilled Lamb Chop / Steak (4.5âď¸): Always cooked to perfection (default medium-rare). Comes with tons of sidesâmeat is fresh and juicy. âď¸ Rabbit Pasta (3.5âď¸): Shredded rabbit (tastes like chicken!) with cheesy foam. Solid, but not mind-blowing. âď¸ Venison (3.5âď¸): For adventurous eatersâhuge portion, but gamey flavor isnât for everyone. âď¸ Desserts (3.5âď¸): Most are very sweetâhomestyle classics like Paris-Brest, "nougat," and apple tart. Best paired with coffee. PRO TIPS đš First-timers: Stick to signaturesâbeef puff, squid/octopus, grilled steak/lamb. đš Price is based on your main course (some dishes, like foie gras, cost extra). đš Canât finish? They pack it up nicely! đ Le PĂŠgase [Address in Montreal] #Canada #Montreal #Toronto #MontrealFood #MontrealLife #TorontoLife #FrenchCuisine #Quebec #HiddenGems #Foodie #BYOB #Westmount #Bistro #FineDining #EatLikeALocal