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Situated in the heart of the fashionable and youth-populated Crescent Street in downtown Montreal, Newtown provides a sophisticated, relaxed atmosphere to enjoy delicious Mediterranean fare.
Two diners can expect to pay Cdn$150, which includes cocktails, appetizers, entrees, shared dessert, tax and tip (no wine).
Not ready to go home after dinner? Enjoy a nightcap downstairs at the bar (if you can push your way through) or on the terrace in warmer months.
Two diners can expect to pay Cdn$150, which includes cocktails, appetizers, entrees, shared dessert, tax and tip (no wine).
Not ready to go home after dinner? Enjoy a nightcap downstairs at the bar (if you can push your way through) or on the terrace in warmer months.
Pros
- Pleasant way to enjoy Crescent Street -- a famous Montreal neighbouhood.
- Option of terrace, lounge, disco or restaurant -- one-stop entertainment shopping.
- Delicious mingling of flavours, with helpful advice on wine pairing.
Cons
- Crescent Street can be a rowdy place. Lots of young people up for a party.
- Washroom has slats instead of wall between male / female sinks. Bit weird, but good for pick-ups.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
Description
- Bringing the Kids?
- Boosters available, no change station in bathroom.
- Newtown is upstairs at 1476 Crescent Street near corner of Crescent and Maisonneuve.
- Closest subway stop / metro: Peel
- Phone: (514) 284-6555
- Opens daily 11:30 am
- Reservations recommended
- Restaurant Newtown official website
Guide Review - Restaurant Newtown, Montreal
Restaurant Background: Newtown is famous partly because one of the owners is Formula One race car driver and local hero Jacques Villeneuve. Newtown also gained a reputation for decadence during its inception when US$5.3 million was spent to transform two townhouses on trendy Crescent Street into a one-stop entertainment spot with a disco in the basement, big barroom on the main floor, restaurant one floor up, and a rooftop terrace in summer.
The Atmosphere: Restaurant Newtown is located on the second floor of an old, renovated brownstone. The restaurant is decorated in a clean, chic manner. Relaxed but elegant. The music was jazz / blues and not too loud.
The Meal: Five of us dined at Newtown and we were all delighted with our meals. Three of us had foie gras served with grape chutney to start, which turned out to be the highlight. The waitress suggested pairing the foie gras with Sauternes, a sweet French wine. Her recommendation really made the difference -- a superb marriage of two rich, elegant flavours.
For an entree, I tried seared tuna and scallops, gingered mashed carrots with coconut milk and asparagus. The tuna and scallops were done perfectly as were the vegetables.
The menu offers a nice range of other pastas, meats, including beef tartar, and interesting appetizers, such as salmon tempura and nori or sweetbreads with snails.
The Atmosphere: Restaurant Newtown is located on the second floor of an old, renovated brownstone. The restaurant is decorated in a clean, chic manner. Relaxed but elegant. The music was jazz / blues and not too loud.
The Meal: Five of us dined at Newtown and we were all delighted with our meals. Three of us had foie gras served with grape chutney to start, which turned out to be the highlight. The waitress suggested pairing the foie gras with Sauternes, a sweet French wine. Her recommendation really made the difference -- a superb marriage of two rich, elegant flavours.
For an entree, I tried seared tuna and scallops, gingered mashed carrots with coconut milk and asparagus. The tuna and scallops were done perfectly as were the vegetables.
The menu offers a nice range of other pastas, meats, including beef tartar, and interesting appetizers, such as salmon tempura and nori or sweetbreads with snails.
