Experts' Choice Award Lawrence
What the experts agree on
Lawrence's stunning mid-century design and British chef Marc Cohen's exceptional brunch—especially those maple-soaked pancakes—draw lines before opening on weekends. Quebec-focused cooking in a gorgeous Plateau hotspot.
“There are lines outside this hip and trendy establishment before the restaurant opens for weekend brunch.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "Lawrence serves one of the best biscuitlike pancake marvels we have ever had: the stuff of dreams, soaked in Canadian maple syrup and topped with local strawberries. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The rich wood, the gold light fixtures, the blend of tan and teal as a color palette, and the design of the round bar in the middle of the room...sweet and savory palates will be happy here." Full review
Lonely Planet "This gorgeously designed, high-style hipster eatery helmed by British chef Marc Cohen of Sparrow serves up some of the best brunch in Montréal." Full review
The Infatuation "There’s a hush when you step into Mile End’s Lawrence, the small bistro and wine bar counterpart to sibling restaurant Larrys around the corner. We love sitting at the counter to watch..." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"British chef Marc Cohen is alone at the helm in the open kitchen of his cozy neighborhood restaurant. Some of the dishes are clearly influenced by his homeland: the albacore tuna is..." Full review
