Restaurant Tendresse in Montreal

1259 St Catherine St E, Montreal, Quebec H2L 2H3, Canada

★★★★★
(878 reviews)
Categories: Vegan restaurant

About

Bistro végane au coeur du village de Montréal. Menu évolutif qui met en vedettes les légumes de saison. Vins nature, cocktails & ambiance chic-décontractée!

Website
bistrotendresse.com
Address
1259 St Catherine St E, Montreal, Quebec H2L 2H3, Canada
Plus Code
GC9V+MM Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
5–10 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5–10 PM
Thursday
11 AM–10 PM
Friday
11 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11 AM–10 PM
Sunday
11 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Paid street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
878 reviews

Most Mentioned

waffles (51) food presentation (40) dumplings (38) wine list (13) sashimi (10) pleurotus (9) village (7) savoury waffle (7) pave (6) breakfast tacos (5)
5 stars
726
4 stars
97
3 stars
28
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1 stars
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★★★★
December 8, 2024

Came here when on a solo trip in Montreal. I didn’t have a reservation and it was relatively quiet. The server was super friendly and the food came out pretty quickly. The risotto although nice, was nothing amazing, and for the price and portion size, I wouldn’t have it again. The almond cake desert was delish though. I would definitely come again and just order another dish. OVERVIEW When: Saturday Night, December 2024 Ate: Risotto, Almond Cake Drank: x 1 white wine $$$: $70 total with tip Pros: Service, desert Cons: A little pricey (risotto wasn’t worth the price)

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Had an amazing vegan brunch here. The service was top notch and food so good. Definitely recommend even if you aren’t vegan. The Benedictine was so tasty and what isn’t to love about double mimosas. You might want to get there early if you’re counting on tasting the incredible king mushroom meal as we got the last one at 11:45.

★★★★★
November 3, 2024

Tried this place as a MTL aTABLE restaurant. Giving it 5 stars, and nothing went wrong. Being a pescatarian person I looked for a place which matches my diet, and this place was one of those. Service was Good, and the food was OK - not food I'm used to- so I wanted t give it a try. The location is conveniently approached as you get off at the Beaudry metro station.

★★★★
October 20, 2024

Visited this vegan restaurant and had a wonderful experience. The server was incredibly kind and attentive, taking the time to thoroughly explain the menu and answer all of our questions. Their knowledge and passion for the food really shone through, which made the meal all the more enjoyable. Every dish we tried was thoughtfully prepared and delicious. The only downside is that the area around the restaurant feels a bit sketchy, which might be off-putting for some. However, the warm hospitality and quality of the food more than made up for it. I highly recommend giving this place a try for a great vegan experience! Brunch was lovely!

★★★
September 8, 2024

Was very excited to visit after viewing the fully vegan menu and seeing the photos of the interior. I will say all the staff was very nice and the ambiance was good; however, the service was not so much. The interior was cute, with comfy chairs, but again the service … It took a while to get our drinks and I was given a hot matcha instead of an iced matcha. We ordered the soup of the day, which was delightful but took a surprising amount of time to receive. From the time we arrived to the time we received our food it was 1 hour. Which is very slow. The food we got was room temperature and underwhelming. For the prices they charge the food you receive, in my opinion, is not worth it. Multiple tables who arrived after were eating before us and ordered the exact same dish so I feel we were just forgotten. I think the servers could tell that we were getting a bit antsy for waiting an hour and gave us complimentary French fries, at least they acknowledged, but at that point I just wanted to leave. I also noticed a group walked in and we’re waiting to be seated and were ignore multiple times as the staff walked by them.

★★★★★
July 20, 2024

Wow!!! Food was incredible and the service from Andy was an absolute blessing. We live in Ottawa (the most boring city in the world). What a treat to come to Montreal and find a treasure of a vegan resturant like this. Recommended for everyone (meat-eater or vegan), this place is so good it'd make you want to be vegan. 🤭

★★★★★
July 10, 2024

Had an absolutely amazing meal at Restaurant Tendresse! Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and really delicious food. Had the cauliflower and dumplings - presentation was superb and both were super tasty! Delicious dessert and cocktail, too. Highly recommend, whether vegan or not!

★★★★★
April 4, 2024

We had a great time at Tendresse! The server was very helpful and the food was great! Beautifully presented dishes made with a unique combination of ingredients. One thing I don’t like about “healthy” restaurants is that they often overdo the salt and oil, but I am glad to say that was not the case here! The cocktail menu was also original and well thought out. I lined the personalized customer service such as getting a ginger lemon tea off the menu, or that the espresso which we forgot about and got cold was readily replaced free. Not pictured are the desserts, which were also yummy. Nb the high price per person was because we ordered two dishes per person plus one dessert per person + one drink +/- one coffee at the end. Downside was that it was really loud inside making it hard to hear and we had to talk really loud. I will definitely be back!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

This restaurant is a little gem! The food is incredible and the service pleasant, I plan to return more than once

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

The fresh-baked focaccia, polpettes, and pavé are to die for!

★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Hello, I stopped by the restaurant before leaving on my trip, because I really wanted to eat their dumplings again (they were excellent the last times I went there). I dont know if the cook is different, but the dumplings really werent what they were, lacked flavor, like everything else I ordered On top of that: there was an ant on one of my takeaway dishes, the waitress was rude (speaking in English behind the backs of French-speaking customers to her colleague, because we think they wont understand, dont doesnt happen...) and I waited an extremely long time, for quantities that in no way resemble what I know. Im disappointed

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Ive been going to this establishment for almost six years and what more can I say than wow! The constant research of products, the wine list, the employees and what about the new decor! Well done, well done, well done!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Such an awesome place! The food was beautiful and yummy!

Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Pricing is obnoxious. I understand running a restaurant is not easy but if you price your dishes high compared to the quality and portion sizes, it would be difficult to sustain. Rents and overheads are high in the food business (agreed) but $23 for a mediocre risotto and $16 calamari [oyster mushrooms] plus drinks and tips and taxes and still l was hungry. Service was good and ambiance was average, nothing exceptional. Dumplings are really good but the mains were the biggest disappointment. The Pave dish was extremely disappointing too. Ps : l visited the restaurant 4 times. The first 2 times, l refrained from posting a review (being a vegan, try my best not to write a 1 star review for a vegan business). The last 2 times, l updated it based on my dining experience and hence it posted 2 times the same review. It wasnt a new review but the old one being updated.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Among the very best restaurants in Montreal. Everything on the menu is amazing, but try the cauliflower!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great experience! The dishes are not only delicious, but the flavors are also super innovative! We feel that everything is prepared with care, and its a change from the usual options. I recommend without hesitation for anyone who wants to discover different tastes, whether you are vegan or not!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Sunday October 20, 2024, me, my wife, our vegetarian daughter and my mother went to this nice little restaurant located in the village in Montreal. The atmosphere was very relaxed and the 2 servers were very welcoming and warm. The dishes were all delicious, succulent. But I found my main dish to be a bit small. However, as it was very good and pleasant, it still deserves 5 stars! The only other downside is that the menu is rather small. So we have almost already covered it in one visit.

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Came here to accommodate a Vegan friend of mine. The atmosphere is decently put together. Bit of a narrow format but not uncommon in Montreal. Service was fine. I went for the mushroom Waffles and my friend got the breakfast tacos. The presentation of the dishes was probably the best part. I respected that this was an experimental dish but honestly it just was not working. The flavors were not complimentary, the dish felt very forced. Not to say it wasnt appetizing at all but I just didnt find it impressive. What was more disappointing was the portion sizes. Very bad price to portion ratio here. Good thing we got the foccacia bread too, which was pretty good actually, otherwise I would have definitely left with some appetite still. I think this place just needs to refresh their menu and be a little less stingy with the portions.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Wow! We had such a great night at this restaurant! We are not vegans (far from it), the food was delicious, with great textures and flavors. The restaurant had a great vibe to it to it too! The staff was friendly and attentive and they had an amazing ambience and decor. (The music was on point!) I cant wait to return!

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Three course service. Food was okay, loved the mushroom skewers and cheesecake. The other 3 meals that were shared were okay. Portions are small. The service was kind. The atmosphere was great!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Delicious and quick. The QR menu is a pain; they have no printed menu. None.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Very nice first visit! Very cute restaurant and nice atmosphere in the evening. The service was very attentive and friendly, the food was excellent! A place to visit!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Very tasty, beautiful dishes, with attention to details such as visual presentation, collaboration of flavours, mix of textures in each dish...calm atmosphere , going once is not enough..

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I recommend the squid and the dumplings they are delicious and the squid is as good as real ones

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Wow excellent restaurant. The Table Dote offering on Sunday/Monday is very attractive. $29 for appetizer, burger, and dessert. The burger was excellent tasty patty with great toppings, sauce, and spread. The fries were unbelievably crispy and hot. Good options for non-alcoholic beers too! Really enjoyed it. Would happily return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Really delicious vegan food! The sashimi was exceptional. Vegetarian options: All vegan Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great discovery for our last evening in Montreal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The food was incredible and the staff amazing, one of the great vegan restaurants in town Dietary restrictions: Vegan restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Super cute. I recommend :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

What a joy to discover tasty and original vegan cuisine, no compromise on indulgence! Great service, pleasant location in the heart of the lively Sainte-Catherine district, thank you for this evening!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Food was anmazing and staff is lovely! The table d hote on Sunday/Mondays is a great deal. Loved the dumplings and the chocolate truffle

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Delicious vegan food, friendly staff.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Not a vegan and that was DELICIOUS. Absolutely amazing food. I was shocked at how good everything was.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

We went here twice in a single week because it was so delicious and healthy. The service was also excellent and it was in an interesting and funky party of town. We would highly recommend the vegan food here for anyone.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

First time at tendresse! Wine was amazing, food as well! Had the foccacia and potatoe feuilleté both were perfect.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great restaurant. Nice atmosphere, great service. Our gastronomic experience was great, with soup of the day and side dish, all delicious and impeccable presentation. Wonderful drink jardin .

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Recommend. Was a great experience. I really enjoyed the food!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Best vegan restaurant I have ever been to, everything was super delicious! I will 100% come back next time I am in Montreal

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Wow! Incredible tomato sashimi. Loved it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

A vegan restaurant with elaborate and delicious dishes, adorable and attentive service. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with an outdoor terrace. I had the sashimi, well thought out with an interesting play of textures. Good experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The food was really good. It hasn t to be meat always. Proof is given here. Staff is very friendly. Not to forget about the delicious Austrian wine ;)

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Very good food, fair prices. Be careful though, it s Veggie, we hadn t paid attention, but it was very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Definitely the best vegan restaurant in Montreal! The atmosphere is sweet and the flavors are gourmet! Pure happiness!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I Travel a lot touring with bands and this was one of the best restaurants I have ever been. Everything was amazing!! Staff was very friendly, polite and attentive. Food was amazing, Amazing!!!! I had to double my meal! I will be back for sure! this is a Real 5 Star place!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The menu is interesting and original. The food ordered was delicious and the service excellent. However, I found the portions a little small for the price, especially the dumpings (only 6 for $17). The terrace is beautiful and pleasant. Vegetarian options: All dishes are vegan.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Best food, best service, best wine. A gem in montreal

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Good food, good beer and good service! On the terrace my girlfriend and I were not very comfortable with all the people a few steps away from us...

★★★
September 22, 2024

Too expensive

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

A fantastic experience. Im not vegan but I am surprised and amazed by the flavors! Well done! !

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent service. Nice atmosphere and delicious food :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Lovely spot with an attentive staff and gorgeous plates. Went for lunch and had the best and most unique dumplings Ive ever had the pleasure of consuming. Shall return!

★★★★
September 22, 2024

It was delicious food! The Sunday/Monday dinner deal is perfect and well priced. Unfortunately you need a smartphone to access the menu so I can t take my older family members here. Hope you will get real menus soon to fix this.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Another wonderful place to enjoy a super delicious and tasty vegan meal... To see (and taste)

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Must visit! Everytime the staff is awesome & the food is art The brunchs are delicious too Food : 5/5

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

What an amazing find in Montreal! We did not know it was a vegan restaurant until we sat down and looked at the menu, but everything was absolutely amazing. The gazpacho was the best Ive ever tasted (including those in Spain and Portugal). The tacos were SO flavorful, but they were very small (they should have come with double the filling for the pricetag). But the real highlight was the cocktail menu. Do yourself a favor and order the Carrot. I was blown away by how good it was - not sweet, so flavorful, and very refreshing.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Food: Delicious Portion: not that good (medium) Service: okay Options: options for dinner wasnt enough also they didnt have one item on the menu. Atmosphere: good (I think it is good to go with your families, not a date vibe tbh) Price: good Worth: Yeah My order: burger and fries Recommend : I would say it is good to try since the food was really good^^

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Super delicious, vegan food. Well-known ingredients are specially put together and processed. And the service is very friendly and you can sit comfortably outside and eat. Overall, one of the best (vegan) restaurants for me. Absolute recommendation.

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Slightly baffled with reviews, slow service for average food

August 22, 2024

Just bad service and overpriced for the portions

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Sehr gutes und vielseitiges veganes Essen. Food

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Vegan burger was dry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

My favorite vegan restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Very delicious and great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

If I could give them more than a five star, I would! The most memorable food I have had since visiting Montreal for the first time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Wow, wow, wow! This was our best meal in Montreal. The foccacia and the tacos are both show stoppers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Food was excellent, first and foremost. I really enjoyed the flavor profiles of what I ordered. I had the soup of the day, the dumplings, and the handcrafted ginger cactus mocktail. The soup was so tasty, it was a cold soup; beet, cucumber, and tomato. So very nice on a warm afternoon. The service was excellent, they were a reservation type restaurant, but I walked in early, just after opening and was able to get a table. They were kind enough to speak English to me without hesitation and entertained my poor French speaking skills very politely.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

An amazing vegan dining experience! The food was fantastic and the wine delectable. Loved all the biodynamic and organic options, plus the server was knowledgeable and shared his knowledge with us freely. Would definitely recommend for great vegan food in Montreal.

July 22, 2024

We wanted to try this restaurant as a couple. When we arrived (after 1 p.m.) the restaurant was almost empty. We asked if it was possible to sit in a quiet corner. The waitress places us on a table (in the shape of a half circle?!) right next to the only large group in the restaurant. They were really very noisy, we asked to be a little more isolated, the waitress told us that there were no more places available Not very commercial, too bad

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Delicious, thoughtful and beautiful food served in an easygoing atmosphere. Thank you for a great meal!

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Maybe I did not order the most worth it plate but I was a bit dissapointed by the tartar. Lola Rosa vegan tartar is way more tasty than that one. And given that it the tartar was expensive, Im ready to give a second try at this restaurant but definitely not the tartar. Vegetarian options: Everything is vegan!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Tout est végane Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Inventive, refined cuisine with incredible flavors! Not to be missed! And whats more, the service is top notch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

A comforting atmosphere, a warm welcome and dishes that transform this experience into an explosion of flavor! Everything is perfect, go there with your eyes closed! Plus 100% vegan

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The soup of the day with focaccia was the direction I went and I was not disappointed. The chill music, green calming space, and houseplants made the indoor seating area a nice respite from the heat and sun outdoors (though there was outdoor seating). 10/10 will be back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious. Went with a large group of friends; every meal was excellent.

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Super disappointing experience. The food was alright but it was completely overshadowed by the customer service. They somehow lost my reservation even though I confirmed it over phone and text and proved it to them too. Was treated like we were an afterthought. They said they d be super busy and that we d have to sit outside. They managed to seat us inside after we insisted it had started raining. They said a table was reserved but no one ever showed up. Honestly it s affordable and interesting vegan food that was just ruined by the experience, super disappointing.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Beautiful vegan restaurant with impeccable service and a varied menu for all tastes.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Good evening, I just left the restaurant and I wanted to share the incredible experience we had. A warm atmosphere, comforting decor and impeccable service. A tempting meal offer and a judicious choice of responsible wines. Thank you for conveying your passion for vegan food brilliantly.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Excellent meal! We came to eat this evening with my sister and two friends and we were all won over by this 100% vegan meal (only one of us is vegetarian) carefully prepared by chef Kim. We drank lemon-infused iced tea. As a starter we had 2 tomato tartare, 1 taco and 1 King oyster mushroom. We were made to taste the dumplings which were just WOW! For main courses we tasted 2 risottos and 2 mille-feuille, then we shared the squash burger. Everything was really excellent And to finish the dessert: 3 chocolate mousse and 1 cake with olive oil and limoncello cream, enough to end in style! We were served by Nicholas who was super welcoming and who was able to advise us wonderfully. We will come back soon! The plus: 2 steps from the Beaudry metro, for us who dont have a vehicle its really great

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant eating vegan here is a real taste pleasure!

June 22, 2024

Waited an hour for toast .everyone was friendly but the food takes far too long for how simple it is.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Tendresse is undoubtedly one of the best vegan restaurants in Montreal! Their menu is not only elaborate and well thought out, but it also offers sought-after and delicious dishes. Natural wines and reimagined cocktails add an extra touch to this great dining experience. The staff is very kind and welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves good vegan food!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Superb menu, very attentive and professional service. Everything is done with care, we highly recommend! Big favorite!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Honestly, it s an EXCELLENT Vegan restaurant. I loved everything from A to Z. The service was a little long, but we were delighted with each dish so that made up for the wait. I really fell in love with the Focaccia, the Dumplings and the Risotto. That said, its a little expensive for the size of the portions. Overallll the fondness does not downgrade the Archway from its first place in my heart but follows it VERY closely. PS: great interior design

Local Guide
May 22, 2024

some of the worst food Ive ever had in my life and it was a terrible value proposition to boot. Ended up going somewhere else afterwards for a 2nd dinner. I got the brussel sprouts for just under $20 and I think there might have been 2.5 sprouts in the dish (served in quarters). The lentil hummus it came with was chalky. The dish is supposed to be served with walnuts, there mightve been half of a walnut on my plate, if im being generous. Edit: and you can see from the reply they think 2 Brussel sprouts and one walnut are worth $16. The so-called homemade hummus tasted like chalk and the 4 people I was with all agreed. Just because its homemade doesnt mean its good. This place is out of touch with reality. Vegetarian options: entire menu is vegetarian.vegan Dietary restrictions: vegan and vegetarian options Parking: paid street parking on st Catherines

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Update: Ive been back several times and its even better each time <3. Yum on all levels! *************************************** Great discovery!! Excellent service, quality food and superb wines.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Creative, tasty, well-seasoned vegan cuisine... Everything on the menu is tempting, including the cocktails and mocktails. The service was smiling, attentive and precise. I really cant wait to go back. Kisses Tenderness

★★★
May 22, 2024

I ve been a client at Tendresse for a few years now, being a vegan myself. Unfortunately I don t think I ll be visiting for a while as I was disappointed the last two times I visited. The portions have gotten so small that I can no longer justify the price. Plus, I found that the service has been extremely slow, this is not necessarily the servers fault, as they seemed understaffed, but I m mentioning it because I ve noticed it twice now.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

That was one amazing meal. The only regret we have after four days in Montreal is not eating at Tendresse more than once! Each dish was special in its own way. Dumplings were great, risotto outstanding, pave amazing, king oyster calamari yummy... Drinks were very well made, and desserts were out of this world. Hard finding enough superlatives for everything we had. Cannot wait to go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Unfortunatly I freeked out with all the junkies all around did not feel safe. Im sure the food is still great but when I called 911 about an possible overdose, the clerk did not even know where Métro Beaudry was and yelled at me. _________________________________________________________ SUBLIME experience. From the first call, front of house was very polite and accomodating. When I got there, my table was ready, with good cuteltry, glass ware, real tissu napkings and NOT a plastic chair on site! The menu had to be scanned...not great when you have an old tired phone and there was a small issue with pricing display. The all natural wines and private importation list was on paper. We could not decide which wine, so we where offerd a wine tasting. We all agreed on a bottle of white wine. We then did order 4 dishes to share between our group of 3. We started with the squids (shitake mushroom) and the braised cauliflower, then we had the tortillas and staked patatoes. For desert we had a chocolate cake with organic Madeira sweet wine. Thanks to front of the house Jeanne and Andy. Lets not forget the artists back of the house also known as the chefs. Memorable experience and highly recommended. Pet friendly too, wouf wouf! Merci André, Barbara and Eric Vegetarian options: All and ONLY Vegan!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Exceptional!! The menu is vegan with a fusion focus. Had the fixed price three course option. From the outset, my pallette was on taste discovery journey unlike any Ive in recent memory. Delightful expedition. And, the service was so personable, attentive, and knowledgeable.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Excellent little vegan bistro where its nice to meet up with friends and share great culinary discoveries. We shared sourdough focaccia and eggplant puree, dumplings with peanut and coriander sauce, eggplant scallops, squid-style King oyster mushrooms and my favorite, charred Brussels sprouts on a bed of Lentil hummus with tahini and black garlic vinaigrette, sublime. Vegetarian options: Vegan restaurant

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Amazing place

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great restaurant with great tasty dishes!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Succulent, original, tasty, beautiful atmosphere, great service, we will definitely return!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Fantastic flavor and presentation. Attentive service.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

We had an amazing brunch at Tendresse. The food was delicious and the service was great! The eggs Benedict and the salty waffles were amazing! The chocolate tiramisu and the fried oyster mushroom calamari were also so delicious ! We will be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The food is excellent and the setting very pleasant. I was able to reserve a table online very easily. I had the savory waffles for brunch. It was delicious but the portion too small to be called brunch. I had to have fries because I was still hungry and they were very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Sophisticated and flavoursome food. Impeccable service. Cozy yet elegant atmosphere. It s not easy to find these kind of dining experiences as a vegan and this place is one of a kind. Will surely be back.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

THANK YOU !! THIS IS EXCELLENT!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Everything was honestly delicious! The carrot cocktail and the Sashimi were my favorite choices

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Cozy bistro style vegan restaurant with delicious offerings. Staff is super friendly( talking to you Rose)! Original, delicious and tasty! We really enjoyed our meal and can t wait to go back!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

It s quite an experience! Quite a stunning experience, especially when you imitate squid with oyster mushrooms. Scallops vs eggplant. It was to my taste! I will definitely go back. Very tasty with affordable prices.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

We went to this restaurant after a recommendation from a friend. The food was delicious, the drinks equally so and the service excellent. I highly recommend the place and would return

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Beautiful vegan restaurant, service was amazing. I had the breafast sandwich with the mimosa, it was resonably priced and the portions were perfect to avoid any food waste. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian and vegan options Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Nice vegan brunch. Portions on the smaller side, but adequate.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

I like their choices of vegan/vegetarian food, well prepared and delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great little restaurant! Tasty food and we were really full!! We will go back!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Some of the best food Ive had in ages!!! Worth the price$$$ Vegetarian options: Vegan resto Dietary restrictions: Knowledgeable about gluten free options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Delicious vegan food with friendly staff. Would highly recommend if youre looking for great food in Montreal.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Food was amazing!! Service was impeccable and the location, the view was spectacular! I highly recommend!! Having done almost every other vegan restaurant in Montreal, tenderesse is definitely a must try!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Absolutely everything I tasted there was delicious! I recommend

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

The only entirely vegan gourmet bistro on the island of Montreal. A beautiful place with an exceptional menu! Each dish was an exquisite discovery!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Delicious and tender as the name of the restaurant says

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The meal was delicious! We had the dumplings, the eggplant, the Burger and the steak for two people. It was quite plentiful, we didnt finish the last plates. We also had a bottle of wine. The service was really pleasant and the atmosphere very cozy Vegetarian options: The restaurant is vegan

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Nice food , friendly staff..

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Everything is so tasty...

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Always a pleasure to go to Tendresse, the mocktails are delicious, especially the carrot one, the dishes are delicious, and the tiramisu is disgusting

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Incredible restaurant, the dishes offered have fantastic flavors (we go there regularly), the service is perfect and the room is really very pretty The only downside would be the poorly frequented area but the restaurant remains well located I highly recommend

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

The staff knows their wines well. It s nice because it s increasingly rare! Meatless cooking is creative and very good.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

AMAZING food, great wine list and very very kind staff <3 highly recommended

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Dumplings are just and also cabbage with mashed potatoes . If you are in Montreal must try this restaurants.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great drinks, food and even greater desserts. Extremely hospitable staff. Food

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Fantastic food! The best I ve had in Montreal. The carrot ginger cocktail with gin was extremely tasty, as was the mocha tiramisu. Wonderful service! Can t wait to go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

On the rest! 5 on 5

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Never disappointed by this address! The dumplings are delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great neighborhood brunch place!very good food and excellent staff! Cant wait to try dinner

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a very nice time, nice wines nice wibes.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Cool place, its cuter inside. Food is nicely plated Very cool vegan food , it doesnt taste like your typical boring vegan food, it tastes elevated. Vegetarian options: Its a vegan restaurant, so quite literally vegetarian friendly, and since its vegan no milk and eggs. Dietary restrictions: No milk, and no eggs, in the food since its a vegan restaurant which means there are not any products of animal origins

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best Vegan restaurant in town! They recently updated their menu and added a few dishes. Definitely worth it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious, creative and beautiful vegan dishes. Try the tomato sashimi and the cauliflower!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Refined and creative cuisine

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its VEGETABLE....OH SURPRISE!!!! 2 COFFEES $11.00 + tax. Oh surprise....

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place is one of my Montreal vegan favorites! Ive been here about five times - once for brunch - and I definitely plan on coming back. The dishes are creative and delightful. The sharing potential has let me try things I ended up liking more than what I thought Id like (BBQ corn ribs, pavé, brussel sprouts). The presentation is also great - I dont usually notice these things but here I did. The service has always been good, weve gotten some good recommendations for both wine and food. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best brunch I ve ever had. The food was phenomenal. Loved it so much decided to book a reso for dinner the next day.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very expensive and not that satisfying. but the staff are super nice and charming. This could be the date you want to go to, fancy but you are not really hungry!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the most fantastic dining experiences in Montreal. Non-vegans and vegans alike can enjoy the food, and the wide variety of natural wines. Highly enjoyable!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good choice of menus. We got a burger, French toast, waffles. Vegetarian options: Vegan restaurant

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Highly recommend! Im a non-vegan who discovered this vegan gem in the village. This place did not disappoint. Between the delicious flavours, the textures, the thoughtful presentation, my group of friends and I were thoroughly impressed. If this is how they do brunch, I cant wait to see what they do for dinner. My friends and I will be back. 5 star experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is a total gem of a restaurant that more people need to know about. Vegan gastronomie is no small feat, but the team at Tandresse deliver on exceptionally creative menus time and time again. Even as a true carnivore myself, I leave this place in awe after every meal. I can t say enough good things about this restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Tasty and refined. I really loved it. With a beautiful wine list that is all in all reasonable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Literally my new favorite Food in Montréal ! The menu is out of this world From the taste to the plating, the Chefs are putting their whole heart in there. As to the service, it was great, our server was sweet, patient and funny. We ll be back very soon Dietary restrictions: All vegan

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

What a great Vegan restaurant in the heart of the Village. Had such a wonderful experience celebrating a friends birthday. Eve our waitress was superbe Will definitely be going back. Merci pour la belle soirée.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A very good address. Healthy food in a relaxed atmosphere with pleasant service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

All vegan restaurant with an upscale vibe with brunch and dinner menu. I went here for brunch, try the savoury waffles and breakfast tacos. The portions are on smaller side, but fairly priced for the beautiful plating, fresh ingredients and great service. Excited to come back here for dinner! Vegetarian options: All vegan restaurant

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My wife and I came here for our anniversary dinner and absolutely loved it! The food was unique and excellent, and the service was top notch. We would highly recommend a visit to this special restaurant! We thank you for the memories !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This restaurant was packed when I came a few weeks ago and I understand why. The food is delicious! I had the dumplings and my friend had the savoury waffle. The service was wonderful. Its a cozy little place - a must for vegans! There are other things I would like to try, so I will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

If you want an elevated and unique vegan dining experience in the city then this is absolutely the place. Perfect for a date night.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The eggs Benedict are not very good but the atmosphere is good and the staff friendly!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Nous avons été pour la première fois au bistro Tendresse samedi soir. Ce fût vraiment une belle surprise pour nous. Les plats que nous avons partagés étaient tous excellent, le service fait par Lou était bienveillant , elle a pris le temps de nous faire de belles suggestions Atmosphère lounge , tout est réuni pour passer une belle soirée. Nous retournerons.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good and creative vegetarian and vegan food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It was a very good surprise to have had breakfast in this place. Highly recommended

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Phenomenal people, food and atmosphere!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We loved our experience at this restaurant. The dishes and cocktails were tasty. Our favorite was the eggplant. The terrace was beautiful with all the plants, the same for the record inside. The location is great, right on the Beaudry metro station. We cant wait to go back. Vegetarian options: All menu

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely delicious! Refined, sophisticated and beautiful presentations. Great service. We loved it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had a wonderful meal with amazing, innovative flavors and high-quality ingredients.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great vegan food that offers a variety of well-balanced textures and flavours. Beautiful presentation. Great for sharing. We loved the risotto, pavé, eggplant, tostadas and the tiramisu! Highly recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

It was delicious

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I liked the food, but it was too expensive and too little in my opinion! I did not get full!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Everything is vegan! The restaurant is nicely decorated and cozy, and its right next to Beaudry metro station. The portions are small and expensive. October 2023 | Sunday brunch The french toast was delicious. It was the perfect combination of sweet and salty. My latte was great, too. We were a group of 6, and there was plenty of room for us. We even had a banquette! The waiter was very helpful at recommending gluten-free options. Winter 2023 | Weekday supper We arrived without a reservation. The staff was nice enough to give us seats at the bar while a table for two freed up. The king oyster calamari, dumplings and financier cake were delicious. I didnt enjoy the unexpected mouthful of pungent mustard or the side of bitter chard served with the potato pavé.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A pretty disappointing experience. We booked for 3 people and they told us to sit at 2 separated tables and did not allow us to move to a bigger table because it was reserved. Quite ridiculous. The portions are tiny. The carrot tartare is served with toasted bread that is just dripping with oil and is not good at all. There are way better vegan restos out there.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

EXCELLENT ! Eyes closed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

* Tao - incredible tofu, wonderful textures * ravioli - very fresh tasting and flavorful. Small portion * pave - great * dumplings - excellent * cactus mocktail - great but too sweet

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had the king oyster mushroom calamari, the brussel sprouts with hummus, and the yellow beet/celeriac risotto. Better than some Michelin starred restaurants I have ate at. The flavors and combinations were perfect. The mouth feel of the oyster mushrooms, slight firm and full of flavor, the charred brussel sprouts with the hummus, and the risotto perfectly balanced with the mushrooms. Incredible. Drinks (verde and carrot) were expertly made. Service was friendly and quick. And for the quality of the food, very inexpensive. The quality of the food and the plating were unexpected and excellent. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Authentic vegan foods, everything was great. I will come back again and will make sure to reserve the seat a head of time for dinner next time.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Simply the best vegan restaurant we have tried. Bistronomic cuisine - in any case at a very appreciable level of technicality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I loved this vegan restaurant. Very practical when you are lactose intolerant. Everything was delicious from starter to dessert. Beautiful atmosphere and excellent service. I recommend without hesitation.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I came here for the weekend brunch. The savory waffle was delicious, as was the tiramisu. My family enjoyed the Benedict as well. Great selection of artfully crafted cocktails. I loved the Verde cocktail - light, refreshing, and botanical. Nice, upscale yet cozy ambiance. Friendly staff. Timely service. Reasonable prices (it came to 115$ after tax and tip for 3 people). Portions are a bit on the small side but still decently filling.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

An anthology of often new flavors. A very nice discovery. Lovely service. To discover without moderation. Well done to the whole team.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

And what a first experience!! A discovery of flavors unknown to me! Thank you for this initiation, thank you to the team and their smile!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food and drinks! We went for the MTL à table menu, and everything was great. Approved by my non vegan friends. Also, plenty of gluten-free options. The neighborhood is a little sketchy, especially at night, but the restaurant itself has a great ambiance! Vegetarian options: All vegan Dietary restrictions: Vegan Gluten-free options Parking: Paid street parking in front, and potentially able to find free street parking around.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A high quality restaurant, well located and extremely clean. The service is excellent, the cuisine is original and refined. I adore

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Loved the ambiance and food, waiters gave great service also! Delicious and highly recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love this place ! Eggplant Burger magic .

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I went there during the Montréal à table festival. Their table dhôte menu was delicious. The colors, the textures, the blends of flavors were simply divine. One of the best vegan restaurants in Montreal. I highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Impeccable service, tasty and generous food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service, the food was really good, same for the drinks!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Tasty and creative dishes, great wine selection. This place is a big hit with non-vegan friends and family and has one of the best vegan brunch in Montreal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent restaurant. I went there yesterday with my girlfriend, and the experience was sensational. The staff is very professional, friendly and helpful. We will come back to try the Brunch whose merits have been praised to us!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super good service from Nicholas during MTL at the table. Very welcoming, he was there to advise us on the different dishes. Very professional. An exquisite menu and a place where we will come even more often!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best restaurant in montreal, by far. Ive been there multiple times and have never been disappointed. Most often served by Rose and Andy i believe, they are super sweet and kind. Will 100% come back again and again. The food is amazing, Montréal à table was by far the best service and best food ive ever had in my life. The dumplings and foccacia are a must try. The portions are fairly small but with a whole service it s just perfect. The place is super cozy yet chic and fun. Best vegan restaurant ive ever been to. Vegetarian options: Tout le menu est végétalien Dietary restrictions: Végétalien, options sans noix et arachides Wheelchair accessibility: Aucun escalier.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good and creative vegetarian food. We went before a show and the service was no.1! Would definitely recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Yum

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great experience. Staff was lovely and Ill be dreaming of their savory waffles until we meet again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Truly fantastic food, service and wine. I have visited on a few occasions now and have been impressed by every new dish I try. Everything is very flavorful, well balanced and thoughtfully presented. I really enjoy that there is an emphasis on seasonality and using every part of the vegtable. I recently visited with my partner (he and I are both chefs, myself vegan and him a carnivore) and my father who is a sommelier and a carnivore as well. It truly is the mark of a good vegan resturant when they can impress meat eaters. We received incredible service from Nicholas. His service was very friendly and attentive, and he Is an excellent sommelier. He offers excellent pairings and always has new and interesting wines to try. It is very rare that I see my father, a sommelier of 45 years, be so impressed by a resturants wine selection. He also provided wonderful mocktails and teas for me, as I am currently pregnant and not drinking alcohol. Nicholas wine selection is a large part of the reason my father insists on dining at Tendresse everytime he comes to Montréal to visit me. I will certainly continue to dine here and look forward to my next meal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

One, if not the best vegan restaurant in Montreal! Great food and service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The staff was accommodating, the place is superb and the dishes are magnificent! I liked the French toast, although there was a little aftertaste to the spread that I didnt like.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Loved the food !

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic. The whole menu. Go for it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great for vegetarians/vegans.