
Claire Jacques
Philippe Guilbault and Laurence Théberge — a sommelier and a veteran pastry chef, respectively — opened Claire Jacques on what was, until recently, a forgettable Villeray corner, and by most accounts the room landed fully formed.
Bistro La Franquette is one of the best bistro restaurants in Montreal for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Westmount.
Bistro La Franquette does something Westmount rarely permits itself: it relaxes.
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Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Bistro La Franquette is listed in the splurge price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
coriander + chili chutney, trout roe, crispy shallot
pickles, house mustard, homemade crostini
red wine sauce, herb and lemon compound butter
roasted zucchini, pinto beans, sauce rouille
Bistro La Franquette is a strong bistro option in Westmount in Montreal when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Gem Lettuce Salad and Arctic Char Mi-Cuit also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 302 Google reviews.
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Bistro La Franquette is a Bistro restaurant located in Westmount, Montreal. Bistro La Franquette does something Westmount rarely permits itself: it relaxes.
Bistro La Franquette is best for upscale, dinner, local. Bistro La Franquette is a strong bistro option in Westmount in Montreal when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Gem Lettuce Salad and Arctic Char Mi-Cuit also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 302 Google reviews.
Bistro La Franquette is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.2 from 302 reviews
Start with Arctic Char Mi-Cuit, Québec Chicken Liver Parfait, Onglet de Boeuf (Hanger Steak) and Loup de Mer Grillé (Grilled Seabass). These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Bistro La Franquette holds a 9.2 Google rating from 302 reviews. Bistro La Franquette is a strong bistro option in Westmount in Montreal when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Gem Lettuce Salad and Arctic Char Mi-Cuit also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 302 Google reviews.
Bistro La Franquette is located at 374 Av. Victoria, Westmount, QC H3Z 1C3, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, Bistro La Franquette accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
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