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ToquevsOlive & Gourmando
Both Toque! Restaurant and Olive & Gourmando are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Olive & Gourmando ranks significantly higher than Toque! Restaurant. Olive & Gourmando is ranked #1 in Montreal with positive reviews from 10 publications such as Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
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900, Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle (Saint-Antoine et de Bleury), Montreal, Quebec H2Z 2B2, Canada
From $22/night
Concierge "Despite the French name of this eatery, the lineage of Normand Laprise's cuisine is strictly Berkeley, which means the veneration of local ingredients, many from Québec."
Fodor's "Toqué is slang for "just a little stubborn," as in Chef Normand Laprise's insistence on using fresh, local ingredients from the best providers." Full review
Frommer's "Toqué! is the gem that single-handedly raised the entire city's gastronomic expectations. A meal here has long been obligatory for anyone who admires superb, dazzlingly presented food." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Standouts include the roasted venison with black trumpet mushrooms and the caramelized foie gras, often served with pistachios, ground cherries, poached apple, and an apricot purée." Full review
BlackBook "Each bite is a party in your mouth. Ethereal minimalist dining room with touches of art deco and warm wooden panels."
Michelin Guide "Located in the Old Montreal district, Montrealers and international food critics alike consider this restaurant one of the finest in the city."
DK Eyewitness "Normand Laprise and Christine Lamarche have reigned as Montreal’s most innovative chefs for more than a decade so reservations are de rigeur here."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Toque! is a luxurious, contemporary French restaurant located across from the Convention Centre and Jean-Paul Riopelle Park." Full review
Rough Guide "Renowned chef Normand Laprise holds court here and the dining experience is ultra chic and unforgettable – if you can get a seat."
National Geographic "Normand Laprise is considered the founding visionary of Quebec haute cuisine; teetering stacks of local, hand-selected ingredients. The Cirque du Soleil of food, complete with acrobatic flourishes. " Full review
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351 Saint-Paul West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Fodor's "Successful yuppies arrive at lunchtime en masse to wait for a table at this bustling bakery and sandwich shop." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Cubain layers braised pork, ham, and homemade chipotle mayonnaise, while the Viva Las Vegan has hummus, tofu, pickles, and vegetables." Full review
BlackBook "Give your feet a rest and your tastebuds a treat at this lively local haunt."
Michelin Guide "This neighborhood bakery
has virtually reinvented the take-out
and tearoom concepts according to the population demographic of Old Montreal."
Rough Guide Star
"The smell of fresh baguettes greets you at this delightful café-bakery."
Afar Magazine "Olive et Gourmando is the quintessential Montreal brunch/lunch spot, located in Old Montreal." Full review
On the Grid "An Old Montreal foodie destination for many years, Olive et Gourmando is famous for sandwiches made on artisanal bread, delicious salads, daily soups, and a pastry counter." Full review
National Geographic "“Practice ordering pain au chocolat or brioche in French; smoked trout sandwich worth squishing in line for.”—Sarah Musgrave, author, Montreal Resto à Go-Go: 200 Cheap and Fun Places to..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Olive & Gourmando is perfect when you want to indulge in next-level bread and baked goods in a spot that’s both otherworldly and ever-so Montreal at the same time.
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Frommer's "Wide-ranging menu is a hit with everyone from grown-ups to toddlers. You’re greeted by a gorgeous display of baked goods, ranging from croissants and muffins to biscotti." Full review
