La Grotte des Fromages in Saint-Leonard

Comments following a dinner there on a Saturday evening: Ease of access (Lots of parking/no interior or exterior steps/Bring your own wine) (+1) The meat menu (Quality and choice of cuts) (+1) Courtesy/Customer satisfaction when we are on site (So understanding of the menu on the slates) (-1) The servers are working (Despite their rudeness and their condescending attitude, no one is idle) (+1) The exterior layout (Almost all of the customers wear a coat despite the heating terminals (-1) Conclusion: Although a visit does not do justice to all the flavors and products offered there, if this place wants to be top of the game, the employees will necessarily have to be better educated. Wheelchair accessibility: Although there are no steps to climb, the spaces between tables could prove a challenge.

I want to share my wonderful experience with this little gem that I discovered 17 years ago! At the time, it was a small hoehouse which had not yet been renovated. Today, what a transformation! A Chabata chicken sandwich that cost $7 at the time is now $9 or $10 maximum, and for only $23 (tax included), two sandwiches with a diet coke! The same familiar faces among the staff, although some people have changed. This creates a lovely warm atmosphere. Ive been going there for an hour (not counting the traffic) and I cant wait to go back! Im ready to dive back into that criss of a tunnel to enjoy a good sandwich prepared by one of the waitresses, especially the one with curly auburn hair, who always says to me Hey you darling, ALL DRESS the sandwich! The quality of the food is always there, and I am convinced that yesterday was as good as today and that it will be tomorrow. Cant wait to go back TOMORROW September 27, 2024!

Very good, we dine there regularly.

Perfect for an unusual taste

The food was okay and overpriced.

To expensive for what you get. A normal panini sandwich is close to 15$ a small portion of pasta 16$ . Not worth it.

Ive never had to add my own seasoning to the food I order in my life like I had to do with food from this place. Boiled potatoes and boiled porc instead of roasted potatoes and roasted porchetta

Very nice discovery, dont forget to book

Great place great food great staff

Great lunch options, cold sandwiches ! for under 10$

Had an all dressed Italian sausage sandwich . A beer would have been nice Food

The food here is always amazing! We go a lot of weekends for take out and the service is usually quick fast and the food is always steaming hot. However this past weekend we got a girl who was slower than slow. I have never seen someone so slow in food service. It shouldnt have taken the half hour it took us to get our food for the amount of food that we got. Every single item we ordered we had to repeat three or four times. We wanted everything warmed up and she kept giving it to us cold. It was excruciatingly painful to try and order things with this girl.

The food is incredible, the prices are perfect, the food quality is A1. The taste, the ideas, the combination of foods 10/5. Place to discover and try.

For $7 a 7-inch all-dressed sandwich. Always super good!

Wowowow what can I say about this magnificent place, it s been a long time since I ve been there! Wowowow how happy I am to be back! Service A1

Great place for sandwiches

It s a cute italian restaurant and my go-to to takeout lunch or when Im craving a chicken cutlet sandwich.

Excellent sandwiches and lots of other delicious Italian dishes. To take away and eat on site.

Perfect place for a quick lunch. The food is amazing!

The service is impeccable, the servers were patient and very competent despite our group of 11 people. None of the commands were wrong. A dinner under the tent on a summer evening with family, friends or couples. Olives and salami: There are about 3 varieties of olive, each unique and very good. The largest of the three types is surprisingly thick with a small core. The salami was just salty enough with a nice touch of spice from the pepper bits. Bread: Cut too thick for my taste, not hot, eats well with olives and salami Calamari: Usually good, the breading didnt fall off the squid which is a bonus Beef tartare: Very good! There is just enough seasoning in the tartare without having to taste too much raw meat. It goes very well with white sauce (I dont remember what it is) and salad. The only downside would be the lack of bread, which is actually just crunchy enough!! Risotto di fungi: the risotto was cooked perfectly, but honestly lacked the mushroom for me. I was very excited to find wild mushrooms, but honestly, I think there were like 10 pieces of mushrooms on this big plate. The portion is large, which is good, but not enough mushroom and it didnt taste like much mushroom. Veal osso bocco: very tender and juicy meat, but the dish lacked sauce for the meat. It didnt taste like much except a little salt and pepper. Linguini frutti di mare: This plate of pasta was a generous portion and also contained lots of varied seafood! Mussels, scallops, squid, lobsters (or shrimp, not sure), you will be satisfied. Baked rabbit: the meat is tender, not too fatty, good sauce to accompany. There is nothing bad to say about this dish. Fried pork: the pieces of pork are gigantic and would be more of a dish to share than an individual dish, especially since there arent really any side dishes. Lamb chops: tender, well seasoned (not just salt pepper this time), but several people noticed the smell of goat meat which was stronger. Personally, I dont like it... Veal T-bone: a dish that my aunt always recommends when she comes here. I didnt get to taste it, but it seems like a pretty good portion. Chocolate cake: the cake is very sweet, the chocolate sprinkles taste weird. However, I like that the cake itself is dark chocolate flavored. Cheesecake and salted caramel: nothing extraordinary. Pistachio Ice Cream: My family almost fought to get as many bites as possible. Apparently, its very good (I havent tasted it)

Basic salad salad .the dressing they give is really not enough a.small cup.

The best sandwiches, the best staff and the best service!

This was my first time at this restaurant, I loved everything! I had the veal. The entrees were fantastic. Service was fantastic and the atmosphere was great. I can t wait to go back.

This place went from a tiny lunch spot a huge sit down restaurant thats always packed. If you were wondering where locals go for Italian food this is it.

Very good thank you

No to the health pass

Excellent found exactly what I was looking for....

Unbeatable price quality!

Excellent food

Great place, great food

From the moment we walked in my sister and I until the delivery, the service was A1. We used their services to cater for my parents funeral and the food was amazing!! Everyone was asking where the food was from. Everything arrived on time, fresh and so tasty! From pasta to sandwich and salad not 1 item didn t taste amazing!! I ve been recommending them to everyone looking for a catering. They provide excellent service.

Four years ago I went to a school around this shop, ten minutes drive from this store, but I would love to commute twenty minutes every day at noon just for have a lunch their. Staff,food,environnement all full score.

My favorite place in Montreal. Best steak cuts (Italian cuts), delicious appetizers , attentive and eloquent service. I will be back. Greetings from Germany!

Nous avons habituellement un bon service. Malheureusement ce soir ce n etait pas le cas. Serveur non chalant, aucune politesse, bête. C est très désolant. Nous avons trouvé un morceau de saran wrap dans le filet mignon de mon père et nous avons passé le message au serveur mais sans aucune compassion de sa part, ni même une excuse. Arrivederci la grotte.

Really Really good place in st-leonard dine in or take out a must to try!

Amazing food

Worst place ever, if you are not italian do not go there. They are racist, arrogant rude and really pretentious. From the owner to the staff. They see you coming in but ignores you until you say hello. If you ask anything they will Make you feel like you bothering them and will respond to you with anger as if you are asking for too much when its simple questions regarding their dishes. Both the old bold man and the lady behind the counter with black hair and glasses are really disrespectful and unprofessional. The only lady who was really professional was the one who has a cute accent and a sweet voice, she is the only one who truly deserves a raise. If I couldve give -10 star I wouldve. All the rest of them will make you uncomfortable before even sitting on your table and wont give you the same treatment as their people, its really disappointing to see such discrimination towards other communities. This restaurant should be ashamed of such a bitter behaviour. They are really entitled and will give you attitude if you are not one of them. This is unacceptable and wrong on so many levels. Every customer deserves to be treated and served fairly no matter what you look like. Nobody should feel scared to try other cultures food just because of their skin color or their ethnicity.

We ordered the all dressed sandwich, nothing special at all. Not impressed, wont try it again!

Correct price despite inflation, be careful of servers that push consumption to increase the average ticket. Otherwise good service good food.

The place has a vibrant chique ambiance although it takes a while to get your main course, yesterday I went for my 34th birthday. If you order the rack of lamb could be a bit salty however it s still worth coming for special occasion. Parking: The asphalt needs to be updated on the parking lot: dilapidated Kid-friendliness: Families come with children Wheelchair accessibility: No wheelchair

An Italian lunch counter with a broad selection of well prepared meals.

Several times a week, I come to pick up sandwiches, pizza, salads...always delicious, fresh and the service is excellent. Well done to the whole team!

Excellent service!! Fabulous sandwiches and pizza

Everything was good, it really takes us somewhere else, but not cheap.

Excellent, a very nice atmosphere and the meals are very good especially the chocolate cake

Very nice place! But we were seated at the table and chairs a little too high to be comfortable!

Was introduced to this place by my teachers in high school and the walk was worth every penny super friendly and the food is super friendly I still go there from time to time

Incredible sandwich, unbeatable value for money....great service!

I love encouraging the nice place to go to dinner and you pay 25 for a lunch and the waiter is not even able to give you pepper and a spoon its hard to cry I share that popularity makes you calibrate yourself your customers THANKS

Very disappointed with the chicken wrap sandwich probably dated two or three days ago

The sandwich shop is my best find The baguettes are excellent quality food the staff is super nice! Best sandwich in Stl.

Great selection

Excellent and lots of choice for dinner

Excellent food!! Bring your own wine too

A superb evening, very good atmosphere, excellent meal.

Great place great food

Me and my freind ordered veal and got tomahawk steak in st ded with was a waste and way to much never going back cost me 250$:for witch I did not order

Now called Bouché à la Table... What an extraordinary restaurant. Exceptional quality of food, a superb atmosphere... Wow! I highly recommend it!

Fresh, delicious, good atmosphere. I love it and and will be going regularly.

Best sandwiches in Montreal! staff are courteous and professional. I just cant get enough

Best sandwich Ive had in a long time!

Amazing sandwiches, just wow!!!

Best place to eat in est end of Montreal

Awesome pizza and sandwiches

Excellent

For quality products, the meat and the meals are Excellent, great atmosphere, I recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy a good meal

very good service and good food

The sandwiches are a pure delight

Best sandwiches in town. My favorite place for Castelvetrano olive !!

Very friendly and professional staff, generous and hearty meals. Nice atmosphere.

Great restaurant!! Super courteous service. If they really care about customer comfort I love it!! The sandwiches are super good, it s so clean too :))

The best pasta Ive ever eaten! Delicious and tender meats!

Best filet mignon I ve eaten in a long time! It was packed during each of my visits

Ive been going here since my son was going to Jarry daycare.. Hes 13 now.. So you can imagine how much we love going to this place

Amazing spot. This place is a gem

Value for money #1. Carmelo is the Man!

I really like this place. Its very clean, the welcome is good and the food is excellent. In addition, the butcher shop offers quality meat and cooked meals. Interesting.

One of the best places on the island of Montreal to eat a sandwich on the go

superb place very good

You can find alot of different kinds of cheese, normally not anywhere else. Go check this place out

Great sandwiches and service

I enjoy my visits, friendly staff. The products offered are fresh and quality. Good Italian food! The adjoining restaurant looks really appetizing. Prices are affordable at the counter. When I dont have a hard lunch at dinner time, Ill definitely go there!

Yummy yummy yummy.

Great sandwiches nice place

Best lunch takeout ever..and polite corteous service

Meat is excellent! And ordering food is excellent!!!

Best deli in town

Alright

Great food, good service and plenty of parking... Whats not to like?

Delicious and good service!!

Excellent food you wont be disappointed

very good food!

Amazing amazing BYOW

Amazing food and service

Good service and food is good for the most part but since they are affiliated to the butcher shop, I was expecting a more reasonable price. 2 people with no wine or desert was $120. Had I known I would have gone to a more upscale resto downtown. I will return here only for the lunch sandwiches. Other than that, I will not be back for average dishes that cost over $30. I wanted to love this place but sorry, Im a foodie and this place is not for me. I know many people who have been and have the same opinion.

Very good but the extra charge of $5 on still water leaves me with a bitter taste....

Excellent food

Chic food and setting for a cheap price.

Great place for a meeting friends for a meal

Absolutely delicious feels like home when I go there with my daughter

Super good sandwich.

Excellent

Excellent customer service, great menu choices!!

Great sandwiches!!

Best sandwiches in saint Leonard. Very well priced and very good quality.

Very fashionable restaurant and offers a very good choice of dishes and a very large selection of sandwiches made in front of you

Best sandwich Ive ever eaten!! Wow

Very good, lots of choices, both for a quick lunch and an upscale supper.

Former sandwich shop converted into a restaurant. Make your sandwich from a wide choice of cold meats, cheese and vegetables or opt for an Italian dish to take away or eat on site. Fresh products and small shop on site. The owner welcomes you with her usual smile! I have been going to the cave for over 15 years and introduced several of my colleagues to it who later became fans! A must-see in St-Léonard. Psssit! It s also a BYOB ;-)

Perfect for a sandwich on the go.

Very well received...The menus are magnificent and delicious.

Awesome place

Always good, fresh and served with very nice smiles, what more could you ask for. TO SUGGEST without hesitation!

Delicious food

Best restaurant in St Léonard. The food and service is great. And the fact that it s a bring your own wine with high end food is what makes it even better.

Excellent food. Fresh meats from butcher right next door. BYOW.

Great ambiance! ... food is amazing !

Excellent italien place with high quality meals. Best kept secret

Super good sandwiches and other dishes to eat on the go or on site, new renovation even good taste!

Sandwich are the best in montreal!

There is no better restaurant than this super friendly place. WOW meat quality And the menu is really good. Staff completely dedicated to this gastronomic experience. And so nice.

Excellent food and ambiance!

By far the best sandwhich place in the area...great food at great prices laid back ambiance....when you are looking for a place to hit the spot then hit this spot!! Been several times never disappointed...a true little jem!!

Fun atmosphere! Generous portions and bring your own wine, Fairly priced. Recommended

Good sandwiches and meals. Nice eatery.

Very good service and very good sandwich, a must if you are in the area!

Amazing food, top notch service and great price!

Excellent

Best service and sandwiches ever

Average food quality ! Strange, I really dont understand why so many reviews talk about good food. St-Leonard has many other great places to eat !

Great food great service had a great time

Concept of a very interesting Italian restaurant The restaurant is very special because inside it we find a butchers shop with a choice of top quality meats, a take-out meal counter and an open-air kitchen. Another interesting point is that you must bring your own wine The quality of dishes offered is excellent

Friendly setting, very urban decor. Very good cuisine.

Very good!!

You want a good sandwich? This is where you get a good sandwich.

Typical Italian food and the staff is very friendly! Sandwiches are perfect for dinner.

Love this place. Fresh delicious food daily. Lots of choices and fast service.

Nice resto to bring a date the staff is very welcoming the food is very good and fairly priced plus its a bring your own wine so its amazing

Exceptional service and amazin food!!! Great for lunch!