
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.
Château Maneki is one of the best contemporary restaurants in Montreal for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Villeray.
Villeray doesn't do theatre, which is precisely why Château Maneki reads as right for the neighbourhood.
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Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Château Maneki is listed in the moderate price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Château Maneki works for date night in Villeray because the room and the food both help the evening land. If Not Available is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 734 Google reviews.
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Château Maneki is a Contemporary restaurant located in Villeray, Montreal. Villeray doesn't do theatre, which is precisely why Château Maneki reads as right for the neighbourhood.
Château Maneki is best for date night, neighborhood, dinner, local. Château Maneki works for date night in Villeray because the room and the food both help the evening land. If Not Available is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 734 Google reviews.
Château Maneki is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 734 reviews
Start with Maneki Classic, Chili Crunch Ebi, Maneki Dog and Sake Truffle. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Château Maneki holds a 9.0 Google rating from 734 reviews. Château Maneki works for date night in Villeray because the room and the food both help the evening land. If Not Available is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 734 Google reviews.
Château Maneki is located at 740 Boul Crémazie E, Montréal, QC H2P 1G2, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, Château Maneki accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — Château Maneki is tagged for date night dining. Château Maneki works for date night in Villeray because the room and the food both help the evening land. If Not Available is your kind of order, that is a good sign. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 734 Google reviews.
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