Restaurant Ermitage
Edouard-Montpetit, Montréal
Restaurant in Montréal, Canada
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Restaurant Ermitage works for a low-friction Côte-des-Neiges meal, especially lunch or a small-group dinner. It is not the pick for a clearly documented tasting-menu, chef-led, or wine-cellar-driven night; book it when convenience and a calmer neighborhood setting matter more than destination-restaurant signals.
About Restaurant Ermitage
Restaurant Ermitage is a Montréal restaurant with a schedule that is useful for planning: it is closed Monday, open Tuesday to Friday from 12–3 PM and 6–11 PM, open Saturday from 2–11 PM, open Sunday from 2–9 PM. The dress code is smart casual, so plan for a polished but not overly formal visit.
The safest way to plan is around timing rather than a specific dish or dining format. Use the posted lunch and dinner windows to choose the slot that fits your itinerary, confirm any current menu or special needs directly with the restaurant before booking.
Use it for a direct Montréal meal, not a status booking
Restaurant Ermitage works best as a practical Montréal meal: the hours are clear, the restaurant offers both weekday lunch and evening service, plus weekend afternoon-to-evening hours. Do not assume awards, chef reputation, cuisine, signature dishes, pricing, or a tasting-menu identity when planning.
If you are comparing it with other Montréal dining rooms, keep the comparison simple: choose based on schedule, location in Montréal, whether the current offering suits your group. If beverage selection, a particular cuisine, or a specific menu format is important, confirm those details before committing.
Who should book, who should look elsewhere
Book Restaurant Ermitage when its Montréal location, smart casual dress code, posted service windows fit the occasion. Look elsewhere if you need price, cuisine, dietary accommodations, takeout or delivery, a beverage program, or a specific menu before deciding. For broader planning, use Our full Montréal restaurants guide, then pair the night with Our full Montréal bars guide or Our full Montréal hotels guide if the meal is part of a wider itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- 5024 Chem. de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal, QC H3V 1G6, Canada
- Website
- restaurantermitage.com
- Phone
- +15147353886
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Restaurant Ermitage reads like a committed neighbourhood room: unflashy, steady and quietly warm. The copy emphasizes a tradition of cooking for locals rather than staging a destination experience, and that ethos shows up in the interior choices — a preference for tablecloths and a deliberate, welcoming pace instead of minimalism. The street outside contributes to the mood, with transit and foot traffic setting a different register from Montreal’s glitzier dining corridors. Overall, the sense is of an earnest, hospitable place where regulars and neighbours gather for reliably good food in an unforced, comforting setting.
Best For
Ermitage is best for diners who want an authentic neighbourhood experience rather than a tourist-facing, high-concept meal. It suits locals, small groups of regulars and anyone seeking classic French-Québécois cooking in a measured, understated room. The writing positions the restaurant as a dinner-oriented venue that values consistency and technique over theatrical service, so it works well for quiet dinners, relaxed business meals among colleagues who appreciate good cooking, or anyone hoping to encounter a Montreal table that lives by its postal code and a steady local clientele.
Ordering Tips
The menu leans into classic preparations — think Beef Stroganoff, Grilled Lamb Rib Chops with Porcini Madeira Sauce, and Homemade Egg Noodles with Seafood — so prioritize signature, savory dishes that reflect the kitchen’s French and Québécois technique. The presence of items like Salmon Caviar with Blini and the Trip to Russia Platter suggests a willingness to explore richer, traditional flavors; consider sharing a few plates to sample the room’s strengths. Because the piece frames Ermitage as a neighbourhood institution focused on cooking and consistency, ordering well-known house specialties is the clearest way to gauge what the kitchen does best.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, inviting atmosphere reminiscent of a cozy Russian home with artistic presentation of dishes; refined and elegant with a focus on traditional European aesthetics.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Beef Stroganoff
- Grilled Lamb Rib Chops with Porcini Madeira Sauce
- Homemade Egg Noodles with Seafood
- Salmon Caviar with Blini
- Trip to Russia Platter
Planning details
Location
5024 Chem. de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal, QC H3V 1G6, Canada · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this does not fit
Choose Park Restaurant if the night calls for a higher-spend Japanese meal with a clearer destination profile. Try NÖAM if staying within Montréal matters and the group wants another nearby-feeling option to compare before committing.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Montréal
Restaurant Ermitage is the easier, lower-pressure choice if the priority is getting a table in Côte-des-Neiges without building the night around a high-profile format. Park Restaurant is the clearer splurge comparison because it has a defined Japanese, $$$$ positioning; choose Park when the meal itself is the event, choose Ermitage when convenience and a less formal plan matter more.
Petros Westmount, Ristorante Donato, Bistro La Franquette are better cross-shops when the group wants a clearer cuisine lane before booking. Ermitage is less useful for diners who want to pre-plan around a known menu style, but more useful for someone nearby who values simple timing and a calmer meal.
NÖAM is the closer Montréal comparison for readers who want another city option rather than a destination-feeling booking. If wine depth or a polished special-occasion room is the deciding factor, Park has the stronger signal; if booking ease and neighborhood practicality are the deciding factors, Ermitage is the safer bet.
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Compare Restaurant Ermitage
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Ermitage | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Petros Westmount | Westmount | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Ristorante Donato | Westmount | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Bistro La Franquette | Westmount | ; | ; | No published awards |
| NÖAM | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Park Restaurant | Westmount | Japanese | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America RecommendedMichelin Guide Quebec 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #5132025 Michelin Plate2025 The Best Chef One Knife2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #5152023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Restaurant Ermitage good for solo dining?
If solo-dining setup matters, ask the restaurant about seating and service style before visiting. For timing, Restaurant Ermitage is open Tuesday to Friday from 12–3 PM and 6–11 PM, Saturday from 2–11 PM, Sunday from 2–9 PM in Montréal.
What should a first-timer know about Restaurant Ermitage?
Plan around the basics: Restaurant Ermitage is in Montréal, the dress code is smart casual, it is closed Monday, it has lunch and dinner hours Tuesday to Friday, afternoon-to-evening hours Saturday, 2–9 PM service Sunday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Restaurant Ermitage?
The hours support both lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday: 12–3 PM and 6–11 PM. Saturday runs 2–11 PM, Sunday runs 2–9 PM. Choose based on the timing that best fits your Montréal plans.
Does Restaurant Ermitage handle dietary restrictions?
If you have specific needs, contact Restaurant Ermitage directly before visiting and confirm what the kitchen can accommodate.
