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On the Boulevard Saint-Laurent in Montréal, Salle Climatisée does exactly what its name promises: provides a climate-controlled, comfortable space for straightforward French cooking. The restaurant’s approach is spare and direct—no unnecessary flourishes, just a concise menu built around seasonal produce and protein.
The current offering, available in both English and French, reads like a tight, considered list. Starters include poireaux with a sunflower vinaigrette, raw beef with sauce Charon, and a combination of tomatoes, peaches, and ricotta. Mains feature Arctic char with fennel and trout roe, Berkshire pork from Ferme d’Orée with borlotti beans and Hungarian peppers, and sweet corn with chamomile and tarragon. Desserts are a carrot sticky pudding and a peach tarte, with a side selection of three local cheeses and bread with cultured butter.
The menu is seasonal, not cluttered, and changes with what’s available. The ingredients are named plainly—no lengthy descriptions, just the dish and its components. That restraint extends to the dining options: counter dining is available, as is a more traditional table setting.
In 2026, Salle Climatisée received a Michelin Recommended distinction. The guide’s inspectors noted the restaurant’s precise execution of French cuisine in a relaxed, air-conditioned room. It’s a recognition that fits the restaurant’s character: earned through consistency and clarity, not flash.
For those seeking French cooking in Montréal without pretense, Salle Climatisée delivers an honest, well-executed meal. No more, no less.
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