I came across this restaurant this weekend as my wife and I went for walk in the area. The place looked charming and casual.

We took a seat at the bar. WARNING... It is an open kitchen and it might be very difficult to idly sit on the bar stool and watch the chefs prepare one great looking dish after the next. After seeing the brunch menu come to life before our eyes, we selected 3 dishes. The... plus

I was traveling with my family and came across this sweet restaurant on yelp. As we don't speak French but the staff was extremely helpful, food was beyond delicious and had a great feel of a local vibe! I would most defiantly recommend this place for a glass of wine and/or dinner!

The food and wine selection were simply amazing. The duck egg/heart combo was magnifique. Knowledgeable wait staff. Great service.

We went for lunch but there was only a brunch menu being served. Regardless, we left so satisfied and hungry for more. We even considered coming back for dinner. The asparagus dish with prosciutto, egg, and lobster mayonnaise was fantastic. So many flavors that were spot on and cohesive. The spare rib sandwich was equally delicious. Even the bread and butter while we waited was fresh and... plus

Great food and wine selection! Beautifully plated dishes. I suggest sitting at the bar so you can watch the chefs and interact with them.

The beet salad, trout and the octopus were amazing! The service staff was exceptional. I highly recommended going.

Went in for dessert with a friend after a dinner party down the street and was not disappointed. We split the chocolate ganache and chocolate terrine--no such thing as too much chocolate. The ganache was white chocolate with a hint of lemon--my fav of the two. Will definitely be returning for dinner!

Delicious food. All four of us ate every last bite! Nice and cozy ambiance.

Wonderful service with excellent explanation and suggestions! Delicious as well as beautiful presentation. Bravo!!

I cook food for a living, and if my food is half as good as these guys I'd be rich. Stop what your doing and get here quick. Small clean local delicious food. Delicious

Phenomenal experience, friendly staff (we speak no french), great service, great food, great ambiance. Would return on our next visit to Montreal.

Oh this place is more like a 4.5 stars! If only their espresso was better (it's a tad bit on the terrible side)... The food is amazing. The open kitchen is wonderful, and you have a front seat to the kitchen at the bar. We were there when someone was being trained, and it was nice to see a patient chef teaching someone his techniques. The dessert was not bad, but a little too sweet. This place... plus

We went for dinner and it was truly amazing!! The staff was welcoming and the wine was wonderful. I had the sturgeon, Mom has the cod and my brother had the shrimp ceviche all were perfect!!

Went in for dinner when I was in town for the Grand Prix Cycliste. Unfortunately I was by myself and so didn't get to take full advantage of the menu, all of which looked amazing, but having saved both my money and my stomach by skipping lunch I was able to fully appreciate the charcuterie board and sweetbreads over a pea broth with arugula, both of which were fantastic!

place has a hip vibe,... plus

I'm a big fan of Le Comptoir. Have tried it twice and it was an awesome dining experience.

I tried roasted beet salad, glazed sweetbreads, pan-fried cod, albacore tuna carpaccio, eggplant & ground pork mezza luna and smoked yellow sturgeon. You def have to order the beet salad, a must. It's an explosion of flavours in your mouth.

For dessert, ivory chocolate ganache, which was heavenly. Also,... plus

My girlfriend and I arrived to our AirBnB in Mile End only two hours before the symphony. Short on time, we hopped to this place and it was special.

Fabulous, small-plate menu with intuitive yet interesting flavor combinations, good prices for value, and wonderful, warm staff. Despite not having a reservation, we were served with grace and friendliness.

Small, yummy, and expensive

Great food but at a really high price tag (and incredibly small portions). Didn't like that we had to share our table with strangers either.

Top notch. Everything was excellent, but the house charcuterie plate was particularly notable; get this! Even though the place was busy and we had no reservation, the staff were attentive, friendly and helpful, including with an excellent wine suggestion.

Low key, high cuisine. Absolutely worth visiting.

If I owned a restaurant, it would be something very similar to Le Comptoir. I wanted to try this spot for a year before I finally got to and it didn't disappoint at all.

The food was served in the most ideal portion sizes so that I could get several dishes to try, but still have enough to get my fill of it and actually end up full without feeling ripped. The prices for the dishes range from 10... plus

Fresh & Delicious

We chose to come here based on the reviews we read on tripadvisor and I have to say, the place did not disappoint. I mainly chose it because of the wine list and because I was craving some charcuterie. The charcuterie plate was great, everything is home made and the sausages and smoked meats were delicious. We had had a... plus

Nice! Had a very nice aperitif and few bites before dinner later elsewhere. We liked the super friendly service. The menu is creative, fresh, and very well prepared. The wines, which I crave, are on the natural side, meaning the terroir stands out. Yum! The portions are nice to share, especially on the counter, overlooking the busy kitchen. Lively and lovely for an evening start!

Great food but portion is a bit small for guys an some girls like me... Place is tiny so recommend reservation before your visit:))

5 star food, 4 star price, 3 star service, 3 star portions. Ceviche and dessert recommended

I would would give a 3.5 honestly. The food was great. I had the shrimp ceviche with ravioli, fried cod and octopus. Ravioli was silky, good amount of stuffing. Cod was my favourite. It says fried, but it's not dipped in oil, there is a layer of friend crust on top with potatoe puree. The cod was soft, cooked perfectly. (I'm a seafood fiend!). The only thing was that there were thin slices of... plus

This is the first place my boyfreind and I hsd our first day & ever since weve been going there.. the first time we didnt know what to order so because we love food so much!! We decided to order almost everything.. so now when we go , we know exactly what we like.. I love the fact thats its an open kitchen and I always make sure to get seats at the bar , I just enjoy watching them cook , also... plus

I threw my bike in the car and drove the 5.5 hours up to Montreal from the NYC area to spend a couple of days eating, drinking and looking at art (the Peter Doig show at the Fine Arts Museum is, in my opinion, worth the trip..).

This past Wednesday night I had drinks at the amazing Plan B on Mont-Royal. The bartender recommended Le Comptoir and claimed it was the best thing going in Montreal... plus

Overblown reputation

Did brunch with 3 friends. Their reactions ranged from great to ok. My food was heavy and wrongly balanced. I had pulled pork on a brioche with mustard, bbq sauce and onions. The onions were larger than pearl and squashed to look like mini curling pucks. The brioche was the heavy part, soaking in the sickeningly-sweet bbq sauce. The pork... plus

Great restaurant, relaxed atmosphere

We've been at this restaurant for dinner. We do recommend to sit at the counter to appreciate the preparation of the food. Staff was cool and helpful.
The food was very good and well presented. Each meal could be shared between two people as a sort of tapas.

Amazing fooooooooood! Xoxoxoxo

I usually write worst experience for Tripadvisors. WHY? because usually the worst experience I had, other people should avoid!
However, for Le Comptoir Charcuteries et Vins, YOU HAVE MY LOOOOVEEEE!
Shall I say, I might be in love with your cuisinary team?
This people understand, know, comprehend food inside and out.
Please, if you have a chance to go here,... plus

We came here after an afternoon of drinking at dieu de ciel. We had a charcuterie board, sweetbreads, rooster with cranberry, and the cauliflower. Everything was delicious but the portions are very small so don't come too hungry. The prices are not that expensive but considering the portion size, it adds up if you order a lot of plates. The sweetbreads were outstanding so make sure you order... plus

Great restaurant

Been at this restaurant for lunch and it was great
By sitting at counter we can see how food had been prepared , food and service amazing
Will be back for sure

Wow just had dinner here tonight and it was so amazing. I sat at the bar with full view of the open kitchen. Watching them prepare the food was like watching a pit crew in NASCAR. They were smooth and efficient.
The food was even more amazing!!
Beet Salad -
Heirloom Tomato Salad
Octopus
Sweet Breads
Rooster Sous vide

A great find! A relaxed ambiance, great meat dishes, at a fair price. A restaurant where tartare and pulled pork are not at the forefront of the menu, refreshing.

This swanky and hip restaurant and wine bar was our first stop to eat after a long drive into town from Vermont on a Friday night. Make sure you check out the photos, because the highlight, for me, was the charcuterie plate that was packed full of spicy Italian meat and pate deliciousness. I can't recall everything else we ate, but the service was excellent and the server made some excellent... plus

The Spot:
Bringing a casual setting and price point to the Montreal French bistro dining experience, Le Comptoir Charcuteries et Vins offers up astonishingly inventive meals and lively atmosphere late into the evening in its open kitchen space on the corner of St-Laurent and Villeneuve. Drawing inspiration from the Italian enoteca, the restaurant caters to any diner's needs with an... plus

I dined here on a Monday night with a couple of girlfriends. It was very busy, even on this first night of the week, especially after 8.30pm. The crowd was trendy 30-somethings, which fit with the decor and the wait staff.

The wine list is very long but I was surprised to find so few of them offered by the glass. One of my friends was pregnant and the other doesn't drink much so a bottle was... plus

Food was (again) awesome. The homemade charcuterie on the butcher's block is awesome and tonight I also got the fried lamb square... So good and surprising because served cold!

Quite busy for a Sunday night, and I want to point out that you can buy wine by the glass... Always appreciated when you want to give it a try to multiple choices!

We walked in to Le Comptoir without a reservation, and we got a great seat at the counter, where we could watch all of the hipster-esque chefs cook beautiful dishes all night long. We watched them send out dish after dish, and everything looked -- and, more importantly, tasted -- delicious. We did not order the charcuterie, which was probably a mistake, but we did have the beet salad, braised... plus

Lovveeddd it!
We wanted to go somewhere that had a nice interior, good vibe, and of course delicious food for our Montreal trip and this place was perfect.
We booked a reservation and came in around 9pm. Ordered a bottle of red, can't remember what but it was quite good. My boyfriend and I split 4 mains and it was the perfect amount of food.
Cod w/ Potatoe Puree: The cod was perfectly fried and... plus

Nice to be back here early recently, walked in at 5pm with a reservation just in case, empty but started to fill up quickly all around us as we enjoyed our wine and charcuterie platter.

The first glass I was served white wine in was stained with red wine which I only noticed over halfway through. Gave me a wee heebeejeebee but it was whisked away quickly with sincere apologies and didn't... plus

Great ambiance and service, but food was not good despite the inventive menu. We ordered about half the items on the menu, but was a bit disappointed by the taste. The lamb turned out to be a cold dish and not very flavorful, the beef had an odd taste to it and the porchetta was also ok only. The octopus and the lobster pie were good.

Nice place. I liked the good atmosphere, food is good but portions r too small. Clientele seem nice and classy.

Delicious food; personalized service

A gem - charcuterie is their specialty, but cod was perfectly cooked and delicious. Slow braised meats are a rare taste treat. Beautiful vegetables served in small quantities with our entrees. A rhubard dessert that we were sorry we had ordered to split. Wine can be ordered by the glass, with thoughtful recommendations to match the food. But the staff... plus

Nice little restaurant

I was referred to another restaurant down the street from this one but found that it plus many others were closed. When I arrived and inquired about seating, they were able to seat me, however I was advised that there was a reservation arriving within the hour. Even though the restaurant was primarily in French, the staff were bilingual and... plus

Best meal of our trip

This place was amazing. Be sure to go and sit at the counter (comptoir). The food is amazing, the staff is extremely helpful and friendly and the best part is you get to watch them prepare your dishes. Totally laidback atmosphere with the best food we had in Montreal.

Amazing food, great decor

Le comptoir is a great little restaurant where they concentrate on taste. Everything looks so good on the menu and it's hard to make a choice. But in the end, everything is very tasty. The meat plate is very good with greatly chosen products. I had the octopus for my main course and it was nothing short of spectacular. The... plus

This was the last stop on our culinary tour of Montreal. It's a smallish restaurant with a laid back and hip vibe. We chose to sit at the bar so we could watch the chefs cook our food. We were absolutely fascinated with their technique and perfectionism (especially since they were young guys who you wouldn't expect to be chefs at all). The dishes are tapas style. Between my boyfriend and I, we... plus

Nice lunch but challenging menu

We met 2 families there for lunch on May 28. The lunch menu had 3 starter selections and 5-6 main courses. The price for main course included also one of the starters. The selections were somewhat challenging with squid, veal sweetbread (Ris de Veau) among the selections for main courses and Fennel soup, intestine salad among the starter selections. I... plus

Much enjoyed

Visiting Montreal for just a night, we did a bit of 'research' prior to making reservations at Le Comptoir. The only table they had available was at 6pm, but we went for it! So glad we did.
A family of four - we ordered le Ris de Veau, le Pieuvre, le Joue de Veau, and the Boudin. Everything was beautifully... plus

I was excited to try this place, having heard about the "great" charcuterie platters...honestly, I've had better and I've definitely been treated better.

We walked in for a quick drink and a bite after the theater and were able to get a seat at the bar right away on a relatively busy saturday night.

We ordered a glass of wine each and asked about the charcuterie plates - the waitress seemed... plus

A bit overated here, stll a nice option

I am a real fan of casual but innovative bistronomy and of good wines. Even better in a cool décor in a cool neighbourhood. So based on these ingredients and on reviews here, I should be raving about this place...but I am not.
Been there on a Friday night after a show. At the gate, the lights in the place... plus

Better than au pied du couchon

Off the charts delicious! Could it be even better than apdc? An incredible combination of flavor sensations! Do o t be fooled into thinking this is a wine bar.....it is a restauarant that has a great selection of wines and yes, cheeses, charcuterie, but the plates for dinner which are mediums sized and best shared are incredible. We shared the... plus

Great restaurant. Not too expensive. Small plates, big flavors. Food was amazing. Great wines. Friendly staff.

The food was great and the service was as well, but the kitchen's rhythm was quite off during our latest visit. First, the large charcuterie plate is immense, and is a great value. The cumin salumi was especially wondrous. Our vegetarian diner had the beet salad which was quite decadent. In terms of mains (small plates for the most part), our party had the sweet breads, pork belly, cotechino,... plus

Great spot for drinks and a bite with friends

It's a great little spot where you would feel just as comfortable "dressed for a night on the town" as you would in daytime clothing. The food is "fancy" (i.e. small but flavourful and satisfying portions) but the ambiance and service is non-pretentious. My friend and I shared the duck and the lobster. The lobster was TO DIE FOR, but... plus

A very original menu which let's you try a lot of new things. Prices are not high, but portion's are small, which is great for sharing. The staff is very casual and friendly and lots of wine by the glass or half bottle.

A great meal

We had dinner on a Thursday evening. Be sure to make a reservation, this place is busy and popular (for good reasons). The restaurant looks great, modern and nice decor but it's small.. so it has a warm atmosphere just not appropriate for large groups (beyond 5-6 people).
The staff was friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. Prices are reasonable.
I highly... plus

Nice joint with a fabulous wine list and an ever changing menu! If I could, I would opt for a taste of each item on the menu. Alas, one does need to make choices.The charcuterie plate is always a good choice and the crispy pork belly was melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Overall, this place is worth a try!

Came here for a quick drink before our dinner reservations elsewhere. As walk-ins on a Saturday night, we were able to get two seats by the window quite fast. Everyone else had to wait (HA HA!). Apparently you can only drink with an order of food since they don't have a full liquor license. However, we didn't know that and had already ordered our drink so they let it slide for us just that... plus

Don't believe the hype

The two of us dined on a Monday night, arriving around 7pm, just before the dinner rush. The charcuteries plate was excellent (cumin mustard was a nice touch), though we should of stayed with what they do best: cured meats. This is my only advice. I had the sweetbreads which was also nice - albeit a bit small for the... plus

I love coming to Montreal for the food and culture. I just happened to be here on business and so glad I hit this spot. Great Charcuterie is so hard to get in LA and this place had GREAT charcuterie. Love it. Great service too.

Get the charcuterie plate! It's fantastic.

The braised octopus was nothing to write home about, but the crispy pork belly was delicious.

Great service, nice wine selection, tasty food.

Excellent

Great, affordable, tasty cute place. Must do a reservation. Lovely brunch as well. Spotted in the Mile-End, so great place to walk around.

Wine bar with tasty house-made charcuteries

Very popular, sleek little wine bar with a good atmosphere, efficient service and reasonable prices. The house-made charcuteries/cured meats are delicious.
Last time, I had an excellent cream soup with cheddar and small chunks of sausage, and as main: mackerel with poached egg, some greens and lardons -- bit odd together, but everything very fresh and tasty.
Desserts were also... plus

There really isn't anything else I can write that hasn't been written before me on the 5 star reviews for LE COMPTOIR CHARCUTERIE ET VINS.

Myself and boyfriend arrived on a Monday evening recently with no reservation, at 5pm. We were invited to sit at the bar and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Everyone of the staff, including the hostess engaged with us, which is something we always... plus

Fantastic

We're from NYC and pretty fussy about our food. But Le Comptoir was a hands-down absolutely tremendous experience. Get a reservation and go. GO!
We sat at the bar which was the perfect vantage point from which we could watch the cook furiously assemble and prepare our meal. I'd recommend sitting at the bar, rather than the tables if possible.... plus

There's really no bad service when your sitting at a bar. Food was good. True to size not to pricey. It was recommended by a local.

good modern food, tapas-style dining

its a charcuterie, so goes without saying to try their sampler. the pork belly (flanc de pork) was great.

I loved this place but the buzz around it (not its fault) is not helping: it's not an exceptional place (there are lots of restaurants that are more outstanding without the same visibility) as the buzz could lead us to believe, but a place that's offering mostly delicious food (Chicken Cannelloni was the perfect example of just that), with great wines (lots of little gems) my review:... plus

"""considering that charcuterie is the main focus of comptoir, it's ultimately disappointing and lacks balance. the ever changing menu rarely misses the mark, and like the wine list is very well-priced."""

Simply outstanding! Innovative flavour combinations, perfectly balanced. Try the crispy pork tenderloin!

Our server was unreasonably rude and abrasive, ignored requests, and actually reprimanded us for asking to split the bill. The whole experience, including the otherwise delicious food, was soured by the feeling that we were definitely unwelcomed. We showed up 5 mins late to our reservation (though there were many empty tables), but that doesn't seem deserving of such contempt! One of the worst... plus

Loved it

The food was incredible! Our waitress recommended great wines to go with antipasti and main course. Could not believe that it only cost $100+ tx and tip for 4 people including 2 bottles of wine. Will absolutely be back.

Great lunch

Enjoyed a lunch in July - Offers great, fresh ingredients combined to create perfect blends of flavor and original plates that truly impress.

Really nothing special, trust me

The tripadvisor ranking and the beautifully designed website may set your expectation to a very high level. They will not be confirmed when you step out from this cozy bistrò, where the service is closer to an eatery than to a restaurant, no towels are supporting your dish on the table, and the crispy bread is served while you taste... plus

Go for the food, nothing else

We were looking forward to trying this restaurant that made it to En Route magazine's top 10 of new restaurants in Canada.
Let's start with the bad (because there is a lot) : we were greeted at the door by one person who asked if we had reservations (and we did) and then he disappeared... It took some time before... plus

Gourmet dining in a lively friendly venue

Walked up on a mid week night and managed to get two stools at the bar. This is one amazing place to eat and drink - very efficient and prompt service, lively all ages clientele and a fantastic menu. We had the small charcuterie - all made en maison and all delicious, fresh and individually different, a plate of cold... plus

Casual wine bar with seriously good food

This winebar/bistro is on all serious foodies must-go list, and for good reason. A Chef-driven nose to tail menu delights with charcuterie and secondary cuts, (tongue, shank, cheek, pork belly) that are prepared with alot of love and tradition, and presented in a modern way. Expect sustainable fish (mackerel rillets), and creative ideas (pureed french onion soup). Lunch was great... plus

Great tapas-style meal with homemade charcuteries

Like: Good, inventive food, great ambiance, interesting wine list by the glass and of course, the amazing homemade charcuteries.
Disliked: On my last visit, the service was a bit lacking, but they were quite busy, so I'll let it go. Oh, and dessert was so-so.

Happening

This is a happening little place, so getting a reservation was a bit difficult. But a lovely atmosphere especially if you are younger and hip. The plates may be considered small by some, but considering the prices they are appropriate and expect that you will be ordering three courses. We had wonderful deli plate (chacuterie) followed by crispy pork and... plus

Creative cuisine in the Mile End

The Mile End is a very trendy area of Montreal, populated with bourgeois-bohemians and artsy folks, which has seen the eclosion of countless new bars, restaurants and galleries. Le Comptoir is one of those restaurants located on the very long but always interestings St Laurent Boulevard (the Main). Because of its location and of the accolades it has received, Le... plus

Trendy atmosphere and great food

There is a wrap around bar around the kitchen/bar. If you like to see how food is prepared in a restaurant, you must sit there, if for the experience only of seeing talented chefs creating art on a plate.
The menu is compact, with about 8 choices of entree and 6 main courses.
We ordered the charcurterie entree which had... plus

Small, crowded, noisy, but fun

Le comptoir offers tasty dishes at reasonable prices in a very groovy kind of ambiance. It may suffer from the fact that the Air Canada magazine just listed it as one of Canada's ten best new restaurants. It is not really as good as that accolade may lead you to believe, but from now on it is likely to be... plus

Great ambience, nice service, warm decor

Great ambience, nice service, warm decor. I loved this place but the buzz around it (not its fault) is not helping: it's not an exceptional place (there are lots of restaurants that are more outstanding without the same visibility) as the buzz could lead us to believe, but a place that's offering mostly delicious food (Chicken Cannelloni was the perfect... plus

Trendy spot, delicious food

We loved this spot. The place is trendy and happening and cozy at the same time.
Service is good and the food even better - the dishes are delicious and creative! A number of the dishes I have not seen anywhere else. Would definitely return.

It's small, crowded, noisy, friendly and simply delicious

The place was created by the sous chef at la Montee de Lait. He brought with him some of the staff.
the food is centered around home made cold cuts and tapas style dishes which reminded me a little bit of what la Montee de Lait used to be before they tried to become ... well ... anyway.. that's another... plus