Olive + Gourmando RM
Mount Royal
Restaurant in Mount Royal, Canada
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A practical daytime pick in Mount Royal, Olive + Gourmando RM makes sense for an easy casual meal rather than a dressed-up dinner plan. Choose it for convenience and low booking friction; look to RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Montreal or Siamo Noi when ambiance or a fuller sit-down meal matters more.
About Olive + Gourmando RM
Olive + Gourmando RM is a Mount Royal venue with daytime hours and a casual dress code. It is a practical choice to consider when your plans fit its posted schedule: 9 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday, and 9 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
Olive + Gourmando RM is a casual Mount Royal option.
Use it for daytime ease, not late-night plans
Olive + Gourmando RM is open during the day and closes at 4 PM on weekdays and 5 PM on weekends, so it is not a fit for evening or late-night plans. Its casual dress code also makes it a direct option when the occasion does not call for formal attire.
For later plans, choose another venue whose hours and format match what you need. The Rec Room - Royalmount may be worth comparing for a different kind of outing, while RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Montreal, La Belle & La Boeuf, Siamo Noi, and NÖAM are other named options to consider depending on the plan.
Who should choose it over other options
Choose Olive + Gourmando RM when you want a casual Mount Royal stop during its posted daytime hours. Skip it when the group needs dinner, late hours, or any specific feature that is not listed. For broader planning, compare current hours and details directly with the venues you are considering.
Planning details
- Location
- 5060 Chem. de la Côte-de-Liesse #160, Montréal, QC H4P 0E1, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- oliveetgourmando.com
- Phone
- +15143030383
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Olive + Gourmando RM reads like a neighbourhood café elevated by attention to detail rather than theatrics. The tone is relaxed and casual: sandwiches and baked goods are treated with the same care as composed plates, and the room is set up to encourage lingering midday visits. Rather than chasing evening tasting-menu spectacle, this outpost doubles down on a classic café model: intentional daytime pacing, approachable food and a welcoming space where locals and professionals can settle in. The overall effect is quietly charming and reliably consistent, built for daylight rituals rather than late-night showmanship.
Best For
This spot is best experienced for daytime meals (breakfast, brunch and lunch) when its rhythm and kitchen window are in full effect. Olive + Gourmando RM is ideal for a work lunch, a long weekend brunch or a casual coffee-and-pastry stop. Because the kitchen treats sandwiches and baked goods with particular care, visitors who come during the day get the clearest sense of what defines the Olive + Gourmando approach: thoughtful, unhurried café dining rather than an evening destination.
Ordering Tips
Stick to what the place is known for: well-built sandwiches and baked goods. The chicken melt, Cuban sandwich and O+G grilled cheese are signature items, and pastries and coffee are central to the experience. Plan your visit for the daytime window, this iteration is organized around midday service, and expect the sort of steady local traffic that can produce queues; arriving earlier in the service period reduces wait. Above all, come ready to linger and enjoy a measured, café-style meal rather than rush through it.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and welcoming atmosphere with refined design, praised for its cozy vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- chicken melt
- Cuban sandwich
- O+G grilled cheese
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5060 Chem. de la Côte-de-Liesse #160, Montréal, QC H4P 0E1, Canada
Planning details
Location
5060 Chem. de la Côte-de-Liesse #160, Montréal, QC H4P 0E1, Canada · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Belle & La Boeuf, Notable alternative
- Siamo Noi, Notable alternative
- RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Montreal, Notable alternative
- The Rec Room - Royalmount, Notable alternative
- NÖAM, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Mount Royal
La Belle & La Boeuf is the better pick for a casual group meal with a burger-and-drinks feel, while Olive + Gourmando RM is more useful for a daytime café-style stop where speed and ease matter. If the group wants energy, La Belle & La Boeuf has the clearer use case; if the group wants a low-commitment meal, Olive + Gourmando RM is the cleaner choice.
Siamo Noi and RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Montreal are stronger choices when the meal needs to feel planned. Siamo Noi reads more like the sit-down restaurant alternative, while RH Rooftop is the ambiance play. Choose Olive + Gourmando RM when the priority is convenience, not a dressed-up setting.
The Rec Room - Royalmount is the more logical option for groups that want built-in activity, especially when the meal is part of a longer outing. NÖAM belongs in the broader cross-shop set, but for Mount Royal decision-making, Olive + Gourmando RM is the easiest casual daytime call rather than the evening fallback.
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Compare Olive + Gourmando RM
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Olive + Gourmando RM | Mount Royal | No published awards |
| La Belle & La Boeuf | Mount Royal | No published awards |
| Siamo Noi | Mount Royal | No published awards |
| RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Montreal | Mount Royal | No published awards |
| The Rec Room - Royalmount | Mount Royal | No published awards |
| NÖAM | Montréal | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Olive + Gourmando RM?
Treat it as a casual Mount Royal venue with daytime hours. Olive + Gourmando RM is open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM, and Saturday to Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Olive + Gourmando RM?
The hours fit daytime planning: Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and weekends until 5 PM. It is not a fit for dinner based on the posted schedule. If you want an evening plan, compare other options such as La Belle & La Boeuf or RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Montreal.
What should I wear to Olive + Gourmando RM?
Casual clothing fits the dress code at Olive + Gourmando RM. There is no need to dress formally based on the listed dress code.
What are alternatives to Olive + Gourmando RM?
Other named options to compare include La Belle & La Boeuf, The Rec Room - Royalmount, Siamo Noi, RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Montreal, and NÖAM. Choose based on the hours, setting, and format that fit your plans.
