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L'Express

Restaurants ·Montréal ·$$ ·Open now
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About

L’Express is a Parisian-style French bistro at 3927 rue St-Denis, at rue Roy, in Montreal’s Le Plateau-Mont-Royal borough.

Menu & prices

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L'Express — Duck confit salad with greens, beans, and radishes

L'Express — Duck confit salad with greens, beans, and radishesL'Express — Arugula salad with roasted pear and fried CamembertL'Express — Apple crumble served with a scoop of ice cream

Why go

  • Received a Bib Gourmand in Quebec’s first Michelin Guide in 2025.
  • Has appeared annually on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list since its 2017 debut.
  • A cellar holding more than 11,000 wine bottles.

Opening hours

Today11:30 – 01:00Show all
Monday11:30 – 01:00
Tuesday11:30 – 01:00
Wednesday11:30 – 01:00
Thursday11:30 – 01:00
Friday11:30 – 01:00
Saturday11:30 – 01:00
Sunday11:30 – 01:00

Good to know

LunchDinnerLate NightDrinksFull BarReservationsServes AlcoholStreet ParkingTable ServiceWheelchair Accessible

Dishes to try

  • Tartare
  • Moules
  • Quiche
  • Rillettes
  • Fish soup
  • Grilled octopus with romesco
  • Smoked herring from Îles-de-la-Madeleine
  • House-made ravioli
  • Veal kidneys with mustard sauce
  • Duck leg confit
  • Crème brûlée flavored with sweetgrass
  • Maple profiteroles

Booking a table

  • Reservations are accepted. Telephone: 514 845-5333.

Atmosphere

  • A large glass roof brings daylight into the dining room.
  • The bistro has a zinc bar.

What it costs

Regular wine list
https://restaurantlexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CARTEVIN-24-09-26.pdf

Shorts

History

kitchen was a founding ambition. Villeneuve drew on the feel of a long-established 1950s French bistro.

  1. 1950sPierre Villeneuve modeled the bistro’s atmosphere on a long-established French bistro.
  2. 1980Theatre enthusiasts Colette Brossoit and Pierre Villeneuve opened L’Express in December, aiming for affordable food, friendly service and a kitchen open until 3 a.m.
  3. 1982–2012French-born Joël Chapoulie led the kitchen, created its menu of French brasserie classics and helped raise its culinary profile.

How to get there

  • TrainBetween avenue Duluth and rue Roy, near Sherbrooke metro station.
  • BusBus routes 30 and 144 stop nearby.
  • ParkingStreet parking is available.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Sources: L'Express (restaurant) - Wikipedia · Montreal/Plateau - Wikivoyage (eat) · Restaurant l'Express Montréal | Brasserie Franç… · checked 29 Sep 2026

Where
3927 rue St-Denis At rue Roy, Montreal Quebec

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Questions and answers

What are L'Express’s opening hours?

Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following morning.

Which meals are served at L'Express?

Lunch, dinner and late-night meals.

Which payment methods does L'Express accept?

Credit cards, including Mastercard and Visa, and digital payments.

Does L'Express have a full bar?

Yes, L’Express has a full bar and serves alcohol.

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