Le Pèlerin-Magellan

To get away from the strip of restaurants that is crowded of college students and tourists, this restaurant is on the side of the block hidden away. At first as we looked in the restaurant, we thought it was empty, but as the waiter told us to come in to be seated, he walked us into the back into a garden looking seating area full of people:

Filet mignon - 5 stars - for $22, this dish was my favorite because they stuffed brie cheese in the middle of the meat, that made it so delicious. Came with salad and fries, which were good too.

Duck Confit - 3 1/2 stars - for $21, I got a duck leg and drumstick. However it was a bit salty. Came with cheese over potatoes which was an excellent addition, and salad.

Duck tartiflette - 4 stars - this dish was a unique duck casserole topped with cheese. Came with salad.

Bison bacon cheeseburger - 4 stars - for $17, my son loved his burger so much he didn't want to share it with us. The burger was thick with two bacon strips, tomato, onions and lettuce. The bun was sweet and crispy. Came with fries.

Blueberry creme brulee - 4 stars - for $5.75, this dessert had a creamy flavor with a crunchy top, and the blueberries added a nice flavor to it.

Soft chocolate cake - 4 stars - for $5.50, we got a round chocolate cake with a hot pudding mixture inside and another type of sauce on the side to mix with it.

Elizabeth cake - 4 stars - for $5, this cake had a shredded coconut topping and creamy sauce on the side to tip the cake in to get the ultimate flavor.

Service - 3 stars - the waiter was a bit rushed because the kitchen was closing soon. We came in late so some dishes ran out and the usual bartender was not working, so he said it was best to order wine instead of the mixed drinks. He also couldn't explain the dishes and drinks in English so well, but at least there was an English menu so we could order what we wanted.

We were in the area for the international jazz fest.
Found this place nearby on Yelp.
It is charming and cozy. We sat on the back patio. The waiter took pity on us and brought american menu. The place was busy so service was a little slow. We ordered beef bavette and filet mignon w/ brie. Each dish came with frites and salad. The food was good. The staff was friendly and spoke English to us.

This is a great spot for brunch. I haven't had the pleasure to try dinner here but I will definitely come back because of brunch alone.

Great spot with 2 outdoor sections and an indoor section. I sat outside and had pretty good service. I don't want to say slow, more like non rushed because the server was always there when I needed here.

I ordered 2 eggs sunny side up with potatoes which was all flavorful and delicious. Came with homemade jam which was amazing with tasty toasted bread and butter. Can't forget the side of fruit that came along as well. Food was delicious and I had some tasty coffee also. All for under $15 Canadian dollars. Place is very worth the try and I will be back again.

Let me start with I'm American. The food was delicious, however the service left a little to be desired. My waiter was unsure about the appetizer of the day and told me that he hadn't tried the soup of the day but assured me it was "very tasty". He took an extremely long time between courses to check on me and a long time to bring the check.
The meal was a beef bavette and it was cooked perfectly with a scrumptious side of fries served with a side of mayo. Never getting used to that

I would totally eat here again

This quaint french restaurant reminded me of a small hidden bistro in Paris. Very quiet old fashioned atmosphere. Very reasonably priced wine selection.
I got the duck casserole which was heavenly. It was a mixture of potato, shredded duck, white wine and a very flavorful white cheese. The only negative was there was no room for dessert!!!
Portions here are substantial

I very much enjoyed having lunch at the Pèlerin-Magellan. It has a cozy feel of a mom and pop restaurant. The minute we came in, we were warmly greeted by the staff. The weather was nice that day so we decided to eat outside in the front patio. The waitress brought out menus in English since my husband doesn't speak French. She tried her very best to explain everything on the menu plus the daily specials in English. We wanted something light so we ordered the mussels of the day casserole and a small green salad to share. I had to ask to make sure the mussels were not baked as in baked casserole. It turned out to be steamed mussels in white wine sauce - the way I like it. The mussels tasted fresh and the sauce was absolutely divine! The dish also came with a side of delicious fries. The portion was big enough for two (not to mention they also gave us bread and butter). Thanks to our waitress who was very kind, the good food, and the nice & romantic setting, we had a very memorable dining experience in Montreal, Quebec.

We forgot to take pictures of our dinner because the food was so delicious. They have the best mussels in white wine cream sauce that I have ever had and each of the mussles were humongous in size. We didn't want it to end! Me and my wonderful boyfriend split the mussels as an appetizer, followed by orders of a cheesy duck casserole and the heavenly tuna. Oh the presentation was spectacular and the taste sublime.

As a foodie, I was delighted but thought the restaurant was understated. More people should hear about it. Food tasted so fresh and full of flavour. They are somehow able to keep the price low for such high quality wonderful-tasting food.

Wine and service was delightful. I hope this place gets the recognition it deserves.

Simply amazing.

We came around 9pm on a Wednesday and after reading the reviews here on Yelp, were not alarmed that there weren't too many people in the restaurant. Go in! You won't regret it!

Our waiter was incredibly nice and helped us through the menu which is entirely in French. We chose and recommend the following:
- Mussels: best cooked mussels each of us has had in a while. Perfect appetizer to split or meal for one
- Tartiflette: Duck, potatoes, mushrooms, and I think ham, all covered in cheese! What's not to like?! This was the showstopper and a must order
- Bavette: Extremely tender cut of beef in a gravy like sauce and served with French fries. Recommend!
- Lamb Meatballs: don't remember the French name for this one, but it was a special served in tomato sauce with rice and vegetables.

We had such a lovely time and enjoyed the atmosphere with leather bound books and dim lighting. Will certainly come again and recommend to friends!

Food: This is a French restaurant with excellent food. I had their filet mignon with gambas and a glass of Syrah. However they brought out the steak with brie instead. It was somewhat a fortunate mistake because I love brie and it went very well with the steak. They were apologetic about the mistake and brought out the gambas later. The steak was delicious. The meal came with a nice salad and some fries.

Service: The service was excellent. They were friendly and able to speak to me in English. They messed up my order and was able to correct it right away without any fuss.

Location: It's located on Rue Ontario in the Quartier Latin. It was very convenient for somebody without a car. You will have to look for street parking if you drive here. If the weather is nice, they will most likely seat you in the outdoor patio area in the back which is really nice. Inside the lighting is a bit on the dimmer romantic side.

Food and service were excellent. The filet mignon with brie was tasty and perfectly cooked. I was glad that everything from the appetizer to the entree included a little bit of salad. Creme brulee with blueberries was awesome - not too sweet. Our server was attentive! The garden in the back is in a nice shaded area.