La Grotte des Fromages in Saint-Leonard

4919 Rue Jarry E, Saint-Léonard, QC H1R 1Y1, Canada

★★★★★
(259 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Charcuterie

About

La Grotte des Fromages is a Saint Leonard institution that offers its patrons beautifully crafted sandwiches, assorted cheeses, italian specialty dishes such as fresh pastas, porchetta, meatballs, veal and chicken cutlets, “trippa” and an assortment of fish. These can be enjoyed in-house, on our sunny terrace, or as a quick take-out option. La Grotte also boasts many imported Italian products that can be purchased in their market, most notably their exclusive line of sicilian olive oil, Olio Sarullo. La Grotte has been voted amongst the best “panino” and best porchetta from Panoram Magazine readers for 2018.

Website
lagrottedesfromages.ca
Address
4919 Rue Jarry E, Saint-Léonard, QC H1R 1Y1, Canada
Plus Code
HCH3+XH Saint-Leonard, Montreal, QC, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
9 AM–5 PM
Monday
9 AM–6 PM
Tuesday
9 AM–6 PM
Wednesday
9 AM–6 PM
Thursday
9 AM–6 PM
Friday
9 AM–6 PM
Saturday
9 AM–5 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Coffee Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
259 reviews

Most Mentioned

sandwiches (47) price (18) wine (10) server (5) food presentation (5) course (4) butcher (3) all dressed (2) charcuterie (2) linguine (2)
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★★★★★
November 9, 2024

Byob - amazing food steak pasta etc Servers are so welcoming and kind Also great counter to go for lunch time

★★★★★
June 18, 2024

Everything about the food was amazing. We had polpo alla griglia (octopus)( 26$) and the calamari fritti (25$) for appetizers for 3 persons. The size was perfect for sharing. Then, we had these 3 entrées: Risotto gorgonzala salsicce di fegato (38$), Ravioli funghi misti olio di tartuffo(38$), Linguine allo scoglio pomodoro (46$); all equally delicious. Ambiance was good for a tuesday night. Somewhat pricey but worth it. One of the best calamari we've all ever had!

★★★★★
March 11, 2024

Great experience, came in right before the lunch rush. I was served quickly and the food was delicious. We saw dozen of people served so quickly while we ate. This place has better prices than most fast food places and the quality is superior to anything else in this price range. Lunch for 3 with drinks for ~40$ The deli side was also a nice touch. We were happy to bring more food for later.

★★★★★
November 18, 2023

Wonderful experience with great presentation food was spectacular. This place is above and beyond.

★★★★★
September 20, 2023

I have been going to this restaurant for so many years. Great foods and excellent services

★★★★
July 1, 2022

This place is excellent food. The only thing I don't like the food come out very slow and a little bit pricy

★★★★
September 15, 2018

The place to be for lunch. Excellent deli sandwiches. Great selection of italian hot dishes. Deli meats available. Coffee is not bad either. Super friendly and efficient staff. Opened for supper too.

★★★★
December 29, 2017

Probably one of the cities best “Bring Your Own Wine” places in the city. You can’t go wrong with the amazing Rib Steak; for just 35$ it’s the most bang for your buck. The funny thing is that a place named Grotte Des Fromages don’t offer Blue Cheese on your steak. You can stay away from the Desserts; put that money into an appetizer or a bomb ass bottle of wine instead.

★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Very good, we dine there regularly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Perfect for an unusual taste

Local Guide
August 23, 2024

The food was okay and overpriced.

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

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

April 23, 2024

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

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Very nice discovery, dont forget to book

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Great place great food great staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great lunch options, cold sandwiches ! for under 10$

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

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

★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great place for sandwiches

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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)

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Very good thank you

December 23, 2022

No to the health pass

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Unbeatable price quality!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great place, great food

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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

December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Amazing food

December 23, 2022

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.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent service!! Fabulous sandwiches and pizza

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

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

December 23, 2021

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

December 23, 2021

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great selection

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent and lots of choice for dinner

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent food!! Bring your own wine too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

A superb evening, very good atmosphere, excellent meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great place great food

December 23, 2021

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Best sandwich Ive had in a long time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Amazing sandwiches, just wow!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Best place to eat in est end of Montreal

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Awesome pizza and sandwiches

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

very good service and good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The sandwiches are a pure delight

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

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 :))

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Amazing spot. This place is a gem

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Value for money #1. Carmelo is the Man!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

superb place very good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great sandwiches and service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Yummy yummy yummy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great sandwiches nice place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Best lunch takeout ever..and polite corteous service

★★★★
December 23, 2019

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

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Best deli in town

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Alright

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Delicious and good service!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Excellent food you wont be disappointed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

very good food!

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Amazing amazing BYOW

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Amazing food and service

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

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.

★★★
December 23, 2018

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Excellent food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Chic food and setting for a cheap price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great place for a meeting friends for a meal

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Super good sandwich.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Excellent

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Excellent customer service, great menu choices!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great sandwiches!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

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

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Best sandwich Ive ever eaten!! Wow

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

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 ;-)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Perfect for a sandwich on the go.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Awesome place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Delicious food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

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.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

Great ambiance! ... food is amazing !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Excellent italien place with high quality meals. Best kept secret

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Sandwich are the best in montreal!

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Excellent food and ambiance!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

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!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

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

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Good sandwiches and meals. Nice eatery.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

Amazing food, top notch service and great price!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Best service and sandwiches ever

★★
December 23, 2017

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 !

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

Great food great service had a great time

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

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

★★★★
December 23, 2017

Friendly setting, very urban decor. Very good cuisine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Very good!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

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

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2016

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