Cafe Cherrier - Montréal

Good bistro food in a casual atmosphere. Nice outside seating possibiilities where you can watch the passing crowd. Had a passable tomato bisque-like soup and serviceable duck confit.

This place is part of a small walk on the plateau. French cuisine, pleasant setting, as well as staff. Walk in the park just across the street and stroll through the adjacent streets!

I had probably one of my most upsetting experiences at Café Cherrier this afternoon and I’m extremely disappointed with how the situation was handled. I was sitting on the terrace enjoying the scenery and my food when a camerawoman (who came out from nowhere) started leaning over my table to “get her shot”. She then aggressively yelled at me to get out of her way-it was loud and extremely rude. Without asking me if this was okay, or forewarning me that the camerawoman needed my table, my belongings and my meal were moved without consent to a table in the corner. My purse was left behind. I had notified servers that my purse was still sitting in the chair and I had to wait until it was returned to me.The manner that this occurred was abrupt, aggressive, and honestly shocking.I know the servers probably didn’t have control over the woman who was filming, but how the situation was handled was extremely problematic. I received a very dismissive apology for the and my glass of wine was compensated. However, this brusque interaction ruined my dining experience. I did not appreciate being yelled at to move in front of a crowded restaurant by some strange woman with a camera. Moreover, if the staff had been aware of the shooting, I should have been forewarned beforehand that I would need to move, not aggressively jostled to a new place. If I had been asked politely before this happened, I would have of course obliged. Oddly enough, I never even received an explanation for the camerawoman in my space when I asked. I asked to speak to a manager about the situation, and was told that this was not possible.I think what makes the situation worse is I genuinely believe staff would have been more apologetic if I had not been a young woman Black woman dining alone. I will not be returning to this establishment

I know that this restaurant is an institutions in Montréal but I was there for the first time in August. I had Snails with goat cheese which was very good and the veal liver and fries; 4 big pieces of liver with a reduction of rasberry vinegar. Alexandre took good care of us. I rely recommend this Bistrot français. They have a cozy terrace outside.

My son and I found this place by accident and were pleasantly surprised. From the decor (traditional French café), to the service and food, we were not disappointed. Our waiter was prompt and polite and like most people in Montreal, he switched back and forth between French and English. Our food was very tasty and I was surprised at the reasonable prices given the upscale ambiance. We will definitely return!