What to order at L'Express

Must order
The steak tartare cut to order, with a jar of cornichons.
Signature dishes
Steak tartare, Bone marrow
Editor tip
It runs late daily; a solo seat at the zinc bar is the easiest table in the city.
CuisineFrench
Price$$
NeighborhoodPlateau
HoursMon-Sun 11:30-01:00
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Address: 3927 Rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2W 2M4

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