Vegan-friendly
Ovo
American
Organic
Beer/Wine
Fusion
Canadian

Modern restaurant est. 2016 as vegetarian then switched to vegan in 2019. Name stands for "Local, Organic, Vegetarian," and cuisine is billed as botanical. Sample dishes such as vegan poutine, grilled cheese sandwich, big burger, onion rings with aioli, brunch waffles and pancakes topped with fresh fruit. Desserts and drinks include vegan cheesecake, creme brulee, and chai latte. A reduced menu is served 3-5pm on weekdays and 4-5pm on weekends. No food served from 3-4pm on the weekends. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon 4:30pm-9:00pm, Tue-Thu 4:30pm-10:00pm, Fri 4:30pm-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-3:00pm, Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-10:30pm.


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156 Reviews

First Review by mcsnv

AmeliaLidelleMudge

Points +1051

Vegan
09 Aug 2023

SO GOOD!!!

atmosphere & delightful bites. the kimchi fries were INSANE i’ve never tasted anything like it before, so delicious! the soup could’ve used a bit more flavour, maybe some salt or even a bit creamier - however the place was outstanding and i need you to go! (the avril amaretto sour was incredible!)

Pros: intriguing menu, lots of options, great cocktails

Cons: a tad expensive, tables are super close to one another

ViennaVegan

Points +1896

Vegan
05 Aug 2023

Great place -- went twice while in town

Enjoyed brunch one day and dessert another. Nice espresso drinks.

Saoirsx

Points +146

Vegan
04 Aug 2023

Exceptional vegan food !!!

My goodness this place is incredible!! Myself and my partner were blown away. The interior is beautiful, the staff are so friendly , and the food is simply divine!! We got the ricotta and the halloumi salad for starter. The halloumi dish was so fresh and tasty, but my goodness the ricotta was one of the best things we’ve eaten. For mains we got the cheeseburger with kimchi fries and the mujadarra bowl - both were excellent. We then got the crime brûlée for dessert and it was stunning. We got way too much food but don’t regret it!! Will be back here on every visit to Montreal!!

jalapenohands

Points +652

Vegan
01 Aug 2023

Fave restaurant in Montreal

I always try to visit at least once or twice whenever I’m in Montreal. Have had nothing but absolutely fantastic meals every time. Brought two non-vegan friends and they both loved it too.

Pros: Amazing food, Great staff

Cons: It’s a little pricey

XenaWarriorPrincess

Points +3213

Vegan
30 Jul 2023

Beautiful, creative plant-based cuisine

Beautifully presented plant-based food in a chic ambiance, with creative twists on classic dishes. This is definitely an "insta-worthy" place to visit! I love that their menu relies mostly on whole plant foods and very little on processed vegan meats and cheeses.

The mujaddara bowl was was a feast for the eyes and the palate - it came with confit garlic tahini, pesto, vegan feta, pomegranate, crispy onions, and candied walnuts. It's a seasonal dish so grab it while you can! The portion was large and filling.

The appetizers we got were a bit pricey for the small portion they came in, but still delicious nevertheless. The "calamari" was made of hearts of palm and tasted quite convincing, especially with their creamy lemon-truffle aioli. The fried dumplings were served with a decadent almond butter & kimchi sauce that was so good I could literally drink it straight up (LOL).

On weekends they have an awesome vegan brunch menu. I recommend the tofu benedict (the crispy tofu & the truffle aioli that comes with the potatoes are to die for).

They also have a great selection of cocktails and wines. I would recommend the Peachy Keen cocktail or the sangria if you're looking for something fruity and refreshing.

Gluten-free options are clearly labelled on the menu.

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-13

Pros: Mostly whole foods, Chic ambiance, Cocktails & wine list

Cons: A bit pricey

Profduweb

Points +100

Vegetarian
22 Jul 2023

Très bien

Bons repas, service rapide(trop).

Alexe1221

Points +33

Vegan
21 Jul 2023

Délicieux et gourmet

Malheureusement, les succulents Gniocchi n’y sont plus offerts! Or, nous avons dégusté le bol Californien qui était fort riche (beaucoup de carbs incluant patates blanches, patates douces et riz basmati!), le risotto (onctueux de noix de cajou) et les entrées de betteraves et de frittes Kimchi. La qualité des aliments fut excellente. Toutefois, les prix ont encore considérablement augmenté! Ce restaurant est charmant et romantique, mais pas donné!

Pros: Aliments frais , Portions copieuse, Goûteux

Cons: Un seul type de prosecco , Peu d’options sans gluten, Dispendieux

Milenkik

Points +210

Vegan
17 Jul 2023

Expensive but delicious

Everything about this place was excellent - the indoor and outdoor spaces were beautiful, the food was delicious and fresh and they had some fun drinks on the menu

ConnieGeerhart

Points +66

Vegan
10 Jul 2023

Expensive and not that tasty

Props to our very hard-working waiter who did his best to keep us posted. Kitchen was backed up so it was a long wait for food. The appetizers were both good...we had the hearts of palm calamari and the dumplings. I had the Mushroom burger entree. The bun was hard and the bottom was cold. It was too heavily fried (the mushroom) for my taste. The truffle fries were good.

Pros: All vegan, The appetizers, Truffle fries

Cons: Expensive , Long wait for food, Food didn't live up to the hype and cost

mgilmore

Points +437

Vegan
27 Jun 2023

Yummy and healthy

The food here is bright, delicious, and makes your body feel good 😊 The ambience is more on the upscale side. I would come back again!

mohanaholloway

Points +1721

Vegan
25 Jun 2023

always such a treat at LOV

i’ve been to LOV when it was in Toronto, but the Montreal locations are even better. very cute ambience and amazing brunch! even my omni friend enjoyed her food very much.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Aesthetic ambience , Variety

bbessa

Points +157

Vegan
25 Jun 2023

Okay

I was expecting more. The space is cute, but service was super slow and food was underwhelming. The curry lacked flavor and tasted like a watered-down, store-bought curry sauce.

Pros: Fully vegan, Cute, Convenient location

Cons: Food is blah, Service was slow

Amyladedada1

Points +832

Vegan
21 Jun 2023

Beautiful location with delicious food

Everything I tried was incredible. I can’t wait to go back.

MichelleP36

Points +2109

Vegan
28 May 2023

Truffle fries

The food was pretty good, and the cafe itself was very cute. The mushroom risotto left more to be desired, but other items like the truffle fries were really great!

MichPad22

Points +100

Vegan
27 May 2023

Best vegan Montreal

The kind hospitality, attentive staff, excellent variety of plant based/vegan options and drinks both mocktails/cocktails, and perfect sized portions won our family of 5 over. Gender neutral washrooms that have single stalls and communal hand washing station is welcoming. The decor and variety of seating options from high boy seating, bar seating, round tables, and whimsical hanging wicker chairs give the place major charm. It’s a must to stop here and eat anytime of the day!

Pros: Friendly charming service, Perfect sized portions , Gender neutral washrooms

taevas

Points +154

Vegan
22 May 2023

Amazing food, great restaurant

Best vegan place in Montréal. Incredible food, brilliant atmosphere, friendly staff. Can't ask for more really.

Marie-MicheleDore

Points +809

Vegan
13 May 2023

Perfect!

We came here for brunch with a small group of friends and we ADORED it! First of all, the place is so lovely! We sat on a circle table by the windows and it was very beautiful and nice!
I had a smoothie and the Benedict tofu and wow! Big portions for a very fair price. We also tried the Brussels sprouts and I would definitely recommend that too!

Beanz

Points +1706

Vegan
23 Apr 2023

Delicious

I came here hoping for sushi but arrived in time for brunch (no sushi is available at this time). I ended up ordering the chicken and waffles which were amazing. I would come back to try their other options.

Pros: Reasonable price for portion size

UpRiver

Points +104

Vegan
19 Apr 2023

Busy and so good

Visiting Montreal and found this place on Happy Cow. So glad I did. On a Tuesday night it is so busy. I can see why - the food is great and the staff lovely. I had mushroom risotto and sprouts on the side - so good. Definitely recommended.

Pros: Vegan, Busy so obviously good, Great staff

Cons: Beer was warm but who cares

Cat0326

Points +205

Vegan
17 Apr 2023

Spectacular!

We were lucky enough to find Lov on our second day visiting the city, and returned for brunch both Saturday and Sunday. Food is beautifully prepared and presented, and everything we tried was delicious. Brunch was so delicious in fact, that we both ordered the Benedict both times we went. Lol On Saturday they were out of breakfast potatoes so we subbed in fries.

Pros: 100% vegan, Inexpensive

Maureenhegarty

Points +91

Vegan
30 Mar 2023

Best Vegan food EVER

This place is an absolute cracker !!! The choice on the menu is extensive and varied and it all tastes so delicious. I'm working my way through the menu.. So far I haven't made it to desert ..maybe tonight ! Thr mushroom burger was to die for, I opted for salad with it. The soup DU jour was scrumptious. The lasagna last night was so tasty .. I'd highly recommend trying this place. Oh and the staff are so friendly

Pros: All vegan , So much choice , DELICIOUS

Cons: A little on the pricey side but so worth it , Small restaurant so gets busy , I dont live near here !!!!

FlorianTDK

Points +5297

Vegan
17 Nov 2022

Instagram worthy

If you want to share food that is beautiful, in a place that is really beautiful and well decorated : it’s for you.
But it’s quite expensive for small plates and the tastes are not "wow", it doesn’t deserve the price.

Marie-France

Points +574

Vegan
28 Sep 2022

Choix décevants

Bien que nous adorions le LOV auparavant, nos dernières visites nous ont déçus….
Fish & Chips : 4 petits morceaux de tofu pané sans saveur sur un bol de frites pour 17$.
Burger de pleurotes: la moitié des pleurotes n’étaient pas cuites à l’intérieur de la panure. M’avait semblé meilleur au LOV du Dix30.
Dommage…

Pros: Que vegan!, Ambiance agréable

Cons: Cher, Peu d’options

allirae

Points +1410

Vegan
20 Aug 2022

Amazing

A great spot if you want a more thoughtful meal, very creative with using vegetables and absolutely delicious, we tried a variety of the appetizers and snacks to share and none disappointed!

Pros: All vegan

DanoGonzalez

Points +92

Vegan
12 Aug 2022

Delicioso y en gran ambiente

La comida deliciosa con un ambiente espectacular

Pros: Todo delicioso , Calidad de los alimentos , Muchas opciones

SarahCrane

Points +18

Vegan
30 Jul 2022

Delicious food

Ordered the burger it was sooo good

Bintje

Points +1505

Vegan
30 Jul 2022

Really tasty

Nice "gourmet" vegan restaurant, a lot of choices, fresh products. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
The dishes were very good but the dessert : the crème brûlée was the best :)

Pros: Very refined dishes, Staff super friendly, Cosy place

Cons: Expensive , Small portions




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