Épicerie Conserva

I absolutely love Conserva and wish I lived closer to their store! The guys are so passionate about food and take time to explain all of their great produce with each customer. You can really tell that this is their passion. Everything is fresh, local and delicious! Great job guys, it is so nice that you are sharing your knowledge and love of food with everyone! I can't wait to do my groceries at your place again!

Incredibly passionate staff. Their food and produce are some of the best you can find in Montreal! Thank you John and Massimo, please, keep the great work.

Great store with great products, run by great people! A must for those looking for fresh local ingredients to spice up their cooking.

Love this place! It is my favourite go-to for great food at a good price with good advices. Chicken pie and lamb pie are truly excellent.

Great place to pick up some lunch or specialty items to add to your meal!I’ve had a few of their sandwiches and they’ve all been delicious. They’re prepared on the spot so they’re very fresh. They always balance flavours really well. They’ll add herbs, chimichurri and some other delicious homemade thing that perfectly complements the sandwich.I’ve also picked up several things to take home. They have a great selection of craft beers and ciders, as well as some specialty items like black garlic or other difficult to find items.We absolutely loved their cucumber gazpacho!The star of the show for me was their Valentine’s Day foie gras mousse tart. Wow! The pearl onion and other tarts have always been delicious but I still dream of the foie gras one.

John, Massimo, and the folks at Conserva catered our wedding last season to absolute perfection. This is going to be a resounding 5-star review for every area of the service they provided us, so buckle up!In the months leading up to the big day, John was so flexible and creative in ensuring we served our guests exceptional food within our limited budget. He, and everyone at Conserva were responsive and easy to get in touch with by phone or e-mail. They also went above and beyond to make sure we could personalize the meal even though we were not the ones doing the cooking. Our favourite example of this is that John worked with us to have the food served on our family’s collection of homemade ceramic platters and serving dishes. John happily did the extra logistical work to make this happen for us, and both the kitchen and serving staff took such good care of these special family pieces.On the day of our wedding, true to the hallmarks of excellent catering, we didn’t even notice the kitchen and serving staff until we had a question or a request—and then they were immediately available to make whatever adjustment was needed. Because of the location of our venue, a remote family property in Lantier, QC, Conserva’s cooking and prep area was set up outside with limited access to electricity, and quite close to where our wedding guests were congregating for cocktail service and canapés. The professionalism and enthusiasm of John and his kitchen staff manning the grills and prep tables made it feel like they were just another part of a big family barbecue. They were never too busy to share a quick joke or smile with guests who were interested in their work or the food they brought out. We can’t say enough about how well the attitude of Conserva staff, servers and cooks alike, complimented the atmosphere of our celebration.And the food! Last but not least, I am grateful and delighted to share that the meal prepared by John and Conserva was without a doubt the best part of their already stellar service. For our wedding, we wanted a rustic but refined selection of entrees, sides, and accompaniments that felt like elevated backyard barbecue fare. And oh boy, did Conserva deliver. The canapés and the meal were both served buffet style with Conserva staff taking care of the set-up and monitoring the buffet stations. Every single guest we’ve spoken to about their experience at our wedding has raved about the food. There was something for everyone, including a delicious vegan option that I noticed some of the meat eaters sneaking small portions of—but this caused no worries as Conserva made sure there was more than enough of each meal component for our guests to have seconds and thirds.Would we recommend Conserva to other couples tying the knot? Honestly, we think you’d be crazy to go anywhere else. But if they’re all booked up for your date, be sure to stop by their storefront—the food and service is just as exceptional there as well.[Photos by Ashley Mac Phee Photography]

Such a great place! The owners are amazing and so knowledgable (remember, these are former chefs). The prepared dishes are delicious, the selection is amazing and the meat is the best ever. I've bought all the lasagnas, all the tourte au poulet, and all the gazpachos. The owner also provided me with some baby back ribs, the best I've ever purchased!!! Please don't ever go away. Oh, did I mention that when you get to pay, you're surprised that the prices are so reasonable??? Oh2, here's a photo of the best baby back ribs ever.

What can you even say about Conserva aside from it being one of the best places in the entire city to get amazing food. Their chicken sandwich (which should always be available, please and thank you) is the best in the city and maybe the best in the country. Their focaccia is perfect, their banana bread and brownies are ambrosial. This is a place for serious palates. From their genius frozen specialties such as their veggie pie, to their smoky pizza, to the fantastic granola, to their small bit curated choice of fruit and veg, this is THE spot. Run, don’t walk, to Conserva.

We loved going to Conserva for a weekly sandwich and treat when we lived in the area. Very knowledgeable and kind staff. Absolutely delicious sandwiches and pizzas! Don't forget to check out the wonderful selection of house made preserves - they make as excellent gifts.