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4.8/5? No idea how that's possible. We arrived at 5:35 PM. We were told they opened at 6:00 PM. (It says 5:30 PM on the door and on Google). Upon returning, no one at the counter. We could see people behind the kitchen doors. Even other customers tried to get attention and no one came out. We ordered on the machine, but the menu was not the same as at the counter. No curly fries, and misleading AI photos. No one came out until the food was ready. I ordered an extra 2 chicken tenders, I was told it was in my burger... With chicken. The extra mac n cheese tasted like water... We will not be returning. No music or ambiance.

A Delicious Detour at Chennai Express** Ambiance: Sharing a space with other restaurants means seating is more "musical chairs" than fine dining Parking? Forget about it, it's a treasure hunt. But hey, who needs ambience when you have dosas this good? Food: Forget your fancy tablecloths, Chennai Express is all about the taste. Their dosas are the real deal - the crispiest, most flavorful I've had in Montreal in ages. The sambhar and coconut chutney are the perfect sidekicks to this South Indian symphony. Service: Be prepared for a wait - it's a one-man show here! But the dude taking orders, prepping food, and managing everything else is a saint. Super polite and calm, even with the pressure on. Overall: It's a culinary pit stop with a few bumps along the road. But if you're craving a delicious and authentic dosa experience, Chennai Express is worth the wait (and the parking hunt). Just don't forget your patience!

Absolutely unacceptable service! The cashier, a dark-skinned girl, was extremely rude: she rolled her eyes, responded with irritation and clearly showed that the customers were bothering her. I expected at least minimal respect, but instead I received rudeness. If the management does not monitor the quality of service, is it worth coming here at all? Very disappointed, I will never set foot here again!

A rather surprisingly creative table but on a gastronomic level, it is depressingly poor! The duck breast was served cold and was as hard as a boot sole; only protein intake from a six-course meal. For the rest, Lilliputian portions: a few leaves or pieces of vegetables to feed the children. A meal accompanied by the deafening atmosphere of a low-end bistro, with small tables and uncomfortable chairs. The service was cadaverously slow. Went in at 7:30 p.m., we left at 11:00 p.m. all sore. In short, it's extremely expensive for what it is.

A totally gluten free menu, we were excited to try Arepara after reading other reviews. We found the restaurant clean, with interesting decor (that wasn’t Venezuelan), service was quite good (despite an error making change when paying the bill), and an interesting menu. We have eaten and enjoyed food in and from a number of Latin American cuisines. Perhaps Our limited previous encountering of Venezuelan food was atypical and it is supposed to be bland. Good textures, but little aromatic seasoning. One of the two table sauces did have a bit of a kick, though only a hint. Nothing was bad, just mildly disappointing after reading the reviews, emphasis n the ‘mild’

Actually the worst... I was so excited for this brunch as I am VERY obsessed with brunch. I have been to several brunch places in my area that are by far better than this place. "Cool" ambiance clearly over hyped. I don't go to restaurants for the mood but the food. My food came cold, the service was absent. My cappuccino was the worst cappuccino I have had in Canada so far. So expensive for what the food was, i had classic eggs, potatoes and pancake. It was actually the worst I've had, out of all the other places I've tried. I'm so disappointed in this place I've taken the time to write this review. I can't believe people actually line up for hours on the weekend to eat here.

We visited for afternoon tea and, while the food had some enjoyable highlights, the overall experience didn’t quite match what we were hoping for at this price point. A few things stood out. The tea was served in mugs rather than traditional fine china cups — a small but noticeable detail that affects both the temperature and the spirit of a proper afternoon tea. We also found the atmosphere harder to enjoy than expected: staff were visibly preparing for dinner service throughout our visit, which included spraying and wiping down nearby tables, and moving large carts and trolleys across the room. There was also an open bar area where we could see and hear staff socializing. Together, these things made it difficult to settle into the relaxed, refined experience that afternoon tea is meant to offer. Given that this is set within the Fairmont Elizabeth, we came in with expectations of a more elegant and traditional experience. We hope the team takes this as helpful feedback and constructive criticism — with a little more attention to the atmosphere and presentation during service.

Review rating: 3.0

THE GOOD: Really friendly front-of-house person and waiters. Delicious food (I had the lamb). THE BAD: Unexpectedly, our dinner featured a singer. He did 2 or 3 sets, circulating between the tables. Nicely sung jazz standards and vintage French chansons. Thing is, the sound system was so loud that we had difficulty carrying on our conversation. We were there to eat and chat, not to attend a concert. I spoke to the person who seemed to be in charge and politely requested that he turn the volume down. He said this was impossible as the sound system was "parametrisé". I pointed out that this did not sound plausible, and anyway that we, not the singer, were the paying customers. This did not change his mind, so I said I would leave a bad review.

Review rating: 3.0

4.8/5? No idea how that's possible. We arrived at 5:35 PM. We were told they opened at 6:00 PM. (It says 5:30 PM on the door and on Google). Upon returning, no one at the counter. We could see people behind the kitchen doors. Even other customers tried to get attention and no one came out. We ordered on the machine, but the menu was not the same as at the counter. No curly fries, and misleading AI photos. No one came out until the food was ready. I ordered an extra 2 chicken tenders, I was told it was in my burger... With chicken. The extra mac n cheese tasted like water... We will not be returning. No music or ambiance.

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A Delicious Detour at Chennai Express** Ambiance: Sharing a space with other restaurants means seating is more "musical chairs" than fine dining Parking? Forget about it, it's a treasure hunt. But hey, who needs ambience when you have dosas this good? Food: Forget your fancy tablecloths, Chennai Express is all about the taste. Their dosas are the real deal - the crispiest, most flavorful I've had in Montreal in ages. The sambhar and coconut chutney are the perfect sidekicks to this South Indian symphony. Service: Be prepared for a wait - it's a one-man show here! But the dude taking orders, prepping food, and managing everything else is a saint. Super polite and calm, even with the pressure on. Overall: It's a culinary pit stop with a few bumps along the road. But if you're craving a delicious and authentic dosa experience, Chennai Express is worth the wait (and the parking hunt). Just don't forget your patience!

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Absolutely unacceptable service! The cashier, a dark-skinned girl, was extremely rude: she rolled her eyes, responded with irritation and clearly showed that the customers were bothering her. I expected at least minimal respect, but instead I received rudeness. If the management does not monitor the quality of service, is it worth coming here at all? Very disappointed, I will never set foot here again!

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