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Verses Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (New) Restaurants French Canadian (New), French [Edit]
106 Saint-Paul Rue WMontreal, QC H2Y 1Z3
(514) 788-4000
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
13 reviews for Verses Restaurant
12 reviews in English
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Review from David L.
8/17/2011
Truly a memorable experience.
The Foie Gras was among the best I've had - and I have a foie addiction.
The truffle filet was superb and the raspberry/red pepper sorbet will be a lasting memory. -
Review from Jay D.
2/28/2012 Seated via OpenTable
attended for the special nuit blanche 2012 menu. the food was good. nothing too memorable and no real stand outs. service was good enough.
you won't go wrong here. be prepared to pay a price though, the decor comes at a cost. -
Review from Eric M.
10/12/2011
We were very happy to find a place that served food at 11 p.m. after arriving in Montreal at 9:30 and realizing that most joints were closed. Even after knowing that Restaurant Verses would be pricey, I just said "screw it" and we ventured in for a late-night snack and some drinks.
Overall, the atmosphere is great and the staff is very friendly. Saturday night was pretty busy, so the slow service was expected. We had a few mojitos that were absolutely delicious and made me forget which country we were in.
And despite all the great stuff, there was only really ONE thing that scuttled this experience: when somebody asks for nachos without meat (because they're most likely, of course, a vegetarian) - you make damn sure there's no meat in that thing. And sadly, my nachos were smeared with meat. I was pretty tipsy and didn't even realize it until 3 bites in.
Sorry Restaurant Verses - a correct order would have gotten you at least a 4-star here. -
Review from Sara S.
8/17/2011
Rating is really a 2.5. I'll round it up.
I'm sorry to say that this was the most disappointing meal in Montreal.
The Good: great location, awesome people watching, large wine selection, yummy bread.
The Bad: most overcooked fish of my life was served to me here. My mom's ravioli was completely overcooked and watery... had to be sent back. Instead of comping her meal (IMO, they should have), they brought us out another round of drinks (I had wine, my mom had a ginger ale).
The service here was just... weird. They were attentive, but perhaps overly so, to the point I felt incredibly rushed. I get that we're American, but we're not always in a rush!
Long story short, you're in a huge city... there are many better places to eat than Verses. I would NOT suggest it. -
Review from Laurlynn M.
12/15/2011
I initially sent this review to the restaurant only. However, since they did not have the courtesy to even respond, I will now post it on Yelp.
We dined at Verses a Friday in November expecting excellent service and meal execution. Neither occurred. We were clearly an afterthought to our server, but that is the lesser of the issues. It was the food that failed and was so extremely disappointing, especially for the price. But, this review has nothing to do with price. We dined at Au Pied de Cochon the previous evening and spent an equivalent amount, however the level of attentiveness and quality and execution of the dishes was so far above that of Verses.
We had four dishes, and I would have been forgiving of one dish below expectation. However, when 3 of the 4 are almost inedible, I feel the need to address the situation.
We started with the foie gras torchon (as expected) and the sweetbread. The sweetbread was very minimal and completely overcooked, dry and falling apart as we attempted to eat it. It lacked flavor and the richness typically associated with the dish.
From there we had the wild boar and the cod with poached egg. The boar was overcooked - certainly not the medium rare we ordered - as well as tough, chewy and flavorless. It reminded me of a cheap pork chop. The cod was extremely overdone - dry and cold. The 'poached' egg was hard-cooked.
Had our server come to check on us, we would have mentioned these issues. He did not.
Last, we ordered dessert and coffee for my husband. Our dessert came. The coffee arrived about 10 minutes later. By then we had no dessert.
There are many better options in Old Montreal than this pretentious, ill-performing restaurant. -
Review from Kelsey P.
3/7/2011
Best brunch in Montreal. Period.
My experience:
- I came here with a group of 8 ladies who'd never been to Montreal on a rainy Saturday.
- We got a nice big table right by the window looking out onto St. Paul street.
- Our waiter (who may or may not have been slightly intimidated by the 8 women), promptly came over and took coffee and drink orders (pushing the mimosas pretty heavily!) and explained the awesome brunch special - which is not to be missed: PAY $5 AND GET THE BRUNCH BUFFET ADDED TO YOUR MEAL (what this means: you can add coffee, a juice - orange/grapefruit, a fresh fruit selection and pastry selection - including chocolate croissants to your order).
Food:
- I had the ham and cheese omelet which was great - and for some reason, also came with mushrooms which was nice for me because i like them but might not have been for someone else?
- The other women had combinations of omelets, eggs Benedict (the salmon option looked delicious), crepes and egg specials. Everything was apparently delicious and very well priced.
Atmosphere:
- It was quiet and the tables are well spaced.
- The hotel lobby is really pretty and there are a few bars where you can sit if the place is busy (I'd imagine this place is fun at night).
I'll be back... -
Review from Gary W.
8/1/2011
Somewhere between a 3 and a 4 star.
Very torn on this review. Some dishes were excellent, others just average.
Service was excellent and ambience was sensational. Beautiful setting, well situated in Old Montreal, and very quaint and cozy.
Very impressed with their "20 wines under $40" - had an outstanding Syrah from California that was sensational. Also a great selection of scotches and they made an excellent Cosmopolitan.
As for the food, we rated as follows:
Scallops - sensational; worth trying
Octopus - very average - would avoid
Pasta - very good
Halibut - OUTSTANDING - great dish - try it!
Lobster - below average; not well prepared
Sorbet/Ice Cream - excellent
Overall great service, some great and some average food. Worth a try, but dont set your expectations too high. -
Review from Chris F.
6/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
One of the best restaurants in the Old Town of Montreal, we ate here primarily because we were staying at the attached hotel, the Nelligan.
The atmosphere is very cool, especially since we sat by the window and could gawk at people as they walked by late on a busy Saturday night.
The wine list is extensive, but very expensive. I had an excellent glass of barolo - the best glass of wine I would have in Montreal, but it cost me $21.
The most memorable dish we had were the elk medallions, although it wouldn't be the best elk we tried in Quebec (that honor goes to the blue cheese/elk turnovers in Charlevoix). The lobster was also very good, but not as fresh as I would have expected.
The dessert was a delicious maple-syrup infused baba. It was surprisingly light and subtle, although if I were ordering again, I would probably go with a different dessert option.
Definitely worth trying if you're looking for a special meal in the Old Port area. There are a lot of touristy places a few blocks away that don't offer nearly the quality. -
Review from Chris R.
2/13/2012
Acceptable (but not great) food, terrible service.
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Review from Erica U.
8/2/2010 1 Check-in Here
I had never dined like this before.
We had the Elk Medallian
Goat Cheese Salad
the Panacotta with Lemon and Bergamont
Everything we tried was divine. The wine was the most expensive thing and it was so so. Solid, and tasty, but I wish spending 250 on the wine would have made it taste better.
The ambiance was exquisite. The service was great. Dessert was great.
All in all a rock solid dining experience. I will remember that dinner for a very long time. -
Review from Jacob T.
2/14/2009
An amazing burger. This restaurant specializes in beef and it shows with the burger. I think they must grind their own meat.
The burger is juicy (but not greasy) and topped with three cheeses and perfectly cooked bacon. The bun, which is an important part of the burger, was nicely toasted. The fries were also good.
The atmosphere was club-like with lots of energy and color. The service and friendliness could be a little better. My waitress disappeared for a long period and then proceeded to tell me her troubles in the bathroom... not appetizing when someone is serving food!
Overall, the burger and energetic atmosphere made up for the lacking service and friendliness. A good place in old Montreal for a nice meal. -
Review from Ken A.
8/26/2010 1 photo
This restaurant, nestled in old Montreal, was in our hotel's lobby, so after a long drive from Massachusetts, we thought we'd give it a go.
The dinner menu offered about 6 appetizers and maybe 6 main course choices along with a huge wine list.
Service was excellent, and polite, although maybe a little disorganized.
We both had the soup, which was butternut. It was delicious. The Elk entree was quite good, and we compared it to the Filet Mignon entree which was also good but not remarkable. They were both in the same sweet barbecueish sauce.
For the price, I would have expected something maybe a little bit more involved but I still recommend this place.
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