France Resto Bar

Inside France Resto Bar

France Resto Bar offers an intimate taste of Haitian Creole cuisine tucked into Montréal’s Papineau neighborhood. This modest restaurant feels like a neighborhood kitchen where the owners are deeply involved — from cooking to greeting guests — lending a warm, personal touch that makes the meal feel like visiting family.

Visitors often find themselves drawn by the rich, well-seasoned flavors typical of Haitian home cooking, with generous portions that satisfy on both flavor and quantity. Popular dishes center around soulful meat preparations, complemented by traditional sides like lalo and crispy akra, which bring authentic Creole textures and tastes to the table.

The atmosphere is unpretentious and friendly, with staff members who go out of their way to share their love of the food; you might even catch them offering extra tastes to try. It’s a spot where the good-humored hospitality is as much a part of the experience as the food itself. This attention to community and genuine care fits well with the diverse local fabric of the Beaubien-Papineau stretch, which continues to welcome new businesses that reflect the neighborhood’s cultural mix.

France Resto Bar works best as a casual lunch or dinner spot for anyone seeking authentic Haitian flavors without the trappings of a tourist-oriented restaurant. It’s particularly welcoming for those who appreciate hearty, richly spiced dishes and a setting where service feels like a conversation rather than a transaction. Weekday visits benefit from the quiet energy of the neighborhood, while weekends may offer a livelier yet still cozy vibe.

For locals, this is a place to savor familiar tastes with a touch of personal warmth, and for travelers, it’s an opportunity to sample well-loved Creole dishes in a space that values connection as much as cuisine.

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Has live music

Good for watching sport

Popular for

Popular for dinner

Good for solo dining

Best for

Serves dinner

Has seating

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125 Reviews

Andre Williams

04 Jan 2026

Excellent service and wonderful food. I particularly loved the Griot and the meat sauce came with. Lovely staff warm and welcoming staff. Would definitely come back.

D. J.

10 Dec 2025

Tasty savoury, juicy, but fresh food. The kind server was generous, and I she gave me extra to try out on the house.

Cadu Mello

20 Oct 2025

That’s definitely the kind of restaurant this neighbourhood needs and for a long long time! There’s a lot of love in their food and if you can’t feel it, you better treat your heart first instead of trusting your mouth ;-). Well seasoned meat, right amount of salt, delicious lalo, crispy akra, all abundant portions. Oh that kitchen confirms how good Haitian food is! Success

Irene M. Cruz

27 Sep 2025

Great food, very nice people! New location on Papineau, near the corner of Beaubien. France is the owner and cook with her mother Denise. They are very nice ladies and are still in the process off setting up their new location. I walk by everyday as I run a business nearby and we weren't sure if they were open. I tried the griot with rice and salad and France offered me some Bouillon to try. OMG!!! The Bouillon was absolutely delicious. The flavors were well balanced and the sauce nice and thick... The griot was fresh, crispy and tender. The rice with beans was tasty and the gravy sauce was nice and thick. The salad was just some green leaf lettuce and could be improved. We passed the tray and bowl around for a few of us to try (we were all curious about the new restaurant) and we were all impressed . One of us went to buy a whole tray of the Bouillon it was so good. The space needs alot of love and care but we are happy to have a new small business in the area that offers great food. We will definitely be regulars and sharing our experience with our clients...

L W

23 Sep 2025

I got a Too Good to Go App meal from here and it was phenomenal. Plus the lady was very nice and bright and she just made my day. I got some kind of a Braised beef dish and it is out of this world. I highly recommend this place and thank you for making my trip a little brighter. God bless you!

Inside France Resto Bar

Highlights & Local Essentials

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What Locals & Travelers Say

125 Reviews

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