A stylish, 70-seat art-deco contemporary cosmopolitan bistrot in Montréal's La Petite-Patrie neighborhood, known for its modern French cooking and vibrant ambiance.
Bar St Denis is a stylish, 70-seat art-deco contemporary cosmopolitan bistrot located in Montréal's La Petite-Patrie neighborhood. It offers French cooking with a modern twist, characterized by a warm ambiance, attentive service, and an energetic open-concept kitchen.
Customers consistently praise the exceptional food quality, describing dishes as "delectable," "amazing," and "stellar." Service is frequently highlighted as "incredibly hospitable," "attentive," and "knowledgeable." The ambiance is noted as "warm" and "lovely," with the open-concept kitchen adding to the experience. Portions are generally considered smaller and designed for sharing, with a tasting menu available. The price-to-quality ratio is seen as solid.
Additional Details
Bar St Denis replaced a long-standing dive bar, retaining part of its name. Reservations may come with an expectation to order at least two plates per person, as portions are designed for sharing. Gift certificates are available.
The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday from 5 PM to 11 PM, making it ideal for dinner, date nights, or girls' nights. Earlier in the evening, the lighting is brighter, which might be a consideration for those seeking a more intimate atmosphere.
5
A stellar dining experience from start to finish. From the moment you walk through the door, you can tell this place is something special.
The staff were incredibly hospitable, and the service was attentive without ever feeling rushed. Our server was both knowledgeable and friendly, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. The warm ambiance of the restaurant perfectly complements the incredible meal you're about to enjoy.
Every dish we ordered was absolutely delectable, but the uni pasta was particularly memorable and easily the standout of the evening.
We enjoyed:
• 3 appetizers with a side of fries
• 5 mains
• 3 desserts
Everything was exceptional.
Can’t wait to come back 💚
Everything was amazing! Our server was so lovely and had great recommendations, very attentive to our table. We had the class, beets, spaghettoni and duck, all of them were amazing. We also tried a few cocktails and they were very good. Regretfully no room for desert as we were so full from the meal. I can completely see why they are rated so highly!
Fantastic food & service! Food is fresh and tasty, the fish especially! An all time fav in Montreal for date night, girls night, any night really! Tommy was our AMAZING bartender who took the time to explain the menu to us and made the atmosphere A+++, Clara also gave a fantastic service. Our third time here and there will be many many more!!!
We got the tasting menu. It was a fun variety of dishes to share. Some were delicious such as the razor clam or the beef tartare. Some others were just ok.
The service is good and we didn’t wait too long for the dishes. The price is decent for the amount of food we got. Definitely worth trying.
Really enjoyed my visit here. The ambiance is lovely, and I loved the open-concept kitchen—it adds a lot of energy to the space. One thing to note though: the lighting is very bright earlier in the evening, so personally I wouldn’t pick this spot for a first date (unless you’re going for fully-lit, no-mystery vibes).
A heads-up for anyone booking: we were told that with a reservation, you’re expected to order at least two plates per person. The portions are smaller and designed for sharing, so it makes sense, but it’s definitely good to know going in.
Food-wise, highlights were the razor clams and tabbouleh—both tasted super fresh and vibrant. The labneh was great too, and the bread that came with it was good, but we definitely needed more bread to match the labneh-to-bread ratio. We also ordered the fries, which were a really generous portion, and the duck, which was delicious (slightly on the salty side) but worked really well with the mushrooms. We finished with a couple seafood pasta dishes—light overall, but the seafood really shone.
Overall, the price-to-quality ratio feels solid, and we had a great time trying a bunch of dishes.
Would recommend if you want to try something new!
