La Fabrique: Comfort food in a friendly environment

The bistro La Fabrique offers a winning formula: hearty, generous dishes served in a warm atmosphere.

Run by co-owners Stéphanie Labelle and Jean-Baptiste Marchand (formerly of L’Épicier), La Fabrique opened in 2008 on rue Saint-Denis. Its sister restaurant and neighbor, Chambre à Part, had recently reached the end of its lease, so the partners decided to merge the two establishments and focus their energy on La Fabrique. “We decided to move La Fabrique and its concept into the former Chambre à Part space. For Jean-Baptiste and me, La Fabrique is what feels most like us: the warm service style, the relaxed vibe, and the team we worked with,” says Stéphanie.

“We called it La Fabrique because, back in 2008 during the recession, everything in the restaurant evoked the idea of fabrication — raw, sturdy materials. The kitchen was also located right in the heart of the restaurant, so guests could watch the cooks preparing their dishes,” she explains.

La Fabrique today welcomes guests in a spacious, comfortable space with 65 seats. The décor, designed by Stéphanie with the help of her friend Pascal Pilon and Optimal Design, is charming and elegant, with a strong sense of conviviality. Worth noting: the restaurant is among Montreal establishments that offer a private dining room. Within La Fabrique itself, guests can reserve a semi-open private room, ideal for small groups. La Fabrique Annexe offers a fully enclosed room that can host a cocktail reception or a seated dinner for up to 43 guests.

“Even though we merged with Chambre à Part, we’ve always stayed true to the same concept that has defined La Fabrique since 2008: reinvented home cooking. That means generous yet affordable portions, and hearty but fresh cuisine,” says Stéphanie.

On the menu side, it’s chef Jean-Baptiste who creates the dishes. The menu reflects Quebec, French, and Chinese influences — the chef was born in France and lived in China. “Texture and the balance between acidity and richness are two things at the heart of how I work. My challenge is to make big plates that keep people engaged — if you get bored eating a dish, it means you cooked just to feed yourself. At our restaurant, we want eating to be pure pleasure,” says Jean-Baptiste.

The menu changes roughly every two to three months, and the tasting menu — a legacy of Chambre à Part — is refreshed every two weeks. House specialties include beef tartare (featured on our list of Montreal’s best tartares), Quebec melting cheese terrine, foie gras, and the outstanding pain perdu with house-made caramel. The restaurant also offers a wonderful brunch menu Thursday through Sunday.

On the drinks side, the house offers an excellent selection of private import wines, curated by Jean-Philippe Larose, along with great house cocktails crafted by Andréanne Cordeau (formerly of Chambre à Part), made with local vodka and gin.

The owners of La Fabrique are, without a doubt, two people deeply passionate about the restaurant industry — and above all, about conviviality. “What I love most about La Fabrique is how the restaurant has become a balance. It’s a blend of all our influences — Stéphanie’s and mine — along with the people who’ve passed through and the regulars who’ve followed us over the years. I love that this place takes people on a journey, and that eating here is pure pleasure,” says Jean-Baptiste.

Come back to La Fabrique for comforting dishes, charming service, and a meal enjoyed in a warm, convivial atmosphere. And during the holiday season, the restaurant is open on December 24th and 31st, as well as January 1st!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ In addition, this address is also featured in our guide to Montreal’s most beautiful terraces!

Written by Sophie Monkman
Photography by Alison Slattery

Updated on April 22, 2026

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