Ermitage Montreal

Ermitage sits on Chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges, just a twenty-minute walk from the steps of Saint Joseph's Oratory. The room runs smart and elegant, serving a mix of French, Mediterranean, and Italian cooking.

The kitchen’s commitment to a three-region menu is a gamble, but it works better here than it does in the tourist-heavy districts closer to the city center. While the restaurants surrounding the Musée des beaux-arts rely on the constant flow of gallery visitors to keep tables full, Ermitage leans into a quieter, more deliberate pace. It is a smarter choice for a long dinner than the rushed bistro culture found near the base of the mountain, where the proximity to Mount Royal Park often leads to a transient, noisier crowd.