RôTisserie La Lune

We had a wonderful experience at Rôtisserie La Lune. We were warmly welcomed from the moment we arrived, and several staff members greeted us with a friendly bonjour as we made our way to our table. The space is beautiful, with a distinctive 1970s postmodern feel and great energy. The service was knowledgeable, attentive, and accommodating. The table set aside for us was a high-top, but when we asked to move to a regular table, they gladly obliged. The chicken was moist and succulent, and the gravy was absolute perfection. A must-try. We’ll definitely be back soon.

Behind a large elegant carved wooden door lays a restaurant raved for their elevated québécois rôtisserie experience in a beautiful and lively brasserie setting. The appetizers at Rôtisserie La Lune were all fantastic and are great additions to any meal. The XL croqu'ailes stuffed wings were crispy, juicy, and utterly indulgent, and the mustard sauce was a strong complement. The buns were soft with a satisfying chew, and the accompanying onion butter was mouth-wateringly fragrant. The chicken and raviolini soup was the highlight of the meal; it was deeply flavorful, heartwarming and filling. Unfortunately, we found the chicken to have been a disappointing experience as it was overcooked and dry. With rôtisserie chicken being the prime focus of the menu, we had higher expectations, especially with all the positive reviews for this restaurant. Admittedly it was also a particularly hot and humid summer evening, and we are willing to give the benefit of the doubt that perhaps weather conditions affected cooking times and temperatures. The accompanying fries were the perfect poutine fries; cooked dark enough for the potato to taste sweet. The gravy was well-spiced with a hit of what I assume is ginger. The unlimited coleslaw was fresh and creamy. The service were incredibly smooth, professional and highly efficient, and we were made to feel very welcomed and well-accommodated. Overall, we enjoyed our experience at Rôtisserie La Lune for the most part. We were disappointed that the chicken was overcooked and dry, but perhaps it was a bad day. We look forward to coming back, perhaps during the colder seasons, to have an experience that hopefully better reflects what they have to offer.

I was lucky to sit at the bar without reservation, and with no wait on a Saturday afternoon. The place was nearly at capacity and tables would be filled constantly. An elegant experience of such a friendly favorite: rotisserie chicken. Yes, many other items are on the menu, but the star is their so perfectly cooked core-dish. The coleslaw was, in my opinion, a German import because it had the perfect balance of the white vinaigrette that I adore, some hints of sugar and mayonnaise perhaps. I would really return for a repeat of all. There were other items that I saw near me, like the magnificent berries on a cake, a great invention for a return. The server was a culinary guide for my table and a young gourmand as well.

Want some of the best chicken of your life? This is the spot. The skin has a crisp I've never encountered anywhere else, the gravy was delectable, and the food overall was a solid five stars. One thing I'd love to see on the menu: curds on those fries. The gravy is too good not to. No AC, so keep that in mind in summer. Bar seating is essentially inside the kitchen. Respect to the chefs. We'd been at another award-winning bar earlier in the night and they asked us to bring a treat over for the bar staff here. The team loved it, and we ended up trading recommendations on some of the best spots in the city. Everything was flawless until the sommelier got involved. She was knowledgeable but cold. We ordered an expensive bottle of wine and were finishing dinner incredibly happy, and then our server, who had been fantastic all night, offered us an aperitif on the house. She stepped in out of nowhere and blocked it. That left a sour taste after spending hundreds of dollars, having a dessert drink pulled at the end. I don't know her official title, but she killed the vibe on the way out. We didn't run into anything like this anywhere else in Montreal.