The third floor of Montreal’s Society for Arts and Technology (SAT) has deepened in degrees of liveliness with the arrival of Pavillon, a new social club true to SAT's cultural ethos by offering a setting where food, creativity, music, and community come together.
Helmed by Chef Maxime Latapie (formerly of Helena and Portus 360), Pavillon offers a thoughtful menu that's all about simplicity and quality, emphasizing small plates and heartier options built on local products. As of Pavillon's launch, prices range from $6 to $20, keeping things accessible in today's inflationary times.
There's an emphasis on bold, clean flavours with thoughtful twists—like the sweet-tart pairing of burrata with mirabelle plum compote, or croquetas with prosciutto and parmesan. Meanwhile, other dishes like the ceviche with a dashi and mezcal infusion, or the beef tartare topped with homemade ketchup, speak to both tradition and slight experimentation.
Photograph: Audrey-Eve Beauchamp / @audreyeve.beauchamp
For dessert, Pavillon balances the unexpected and comforting, offering strawberries and watermelon with estragon custard, or a more decadent sea buckthorn chocolate.
As for drinks, expect natural wines, innovative cocktails, and microbrewery beers—all at similarly low prices, with glasses of natural wine and classic cocktails starting around $10, and bottles for $50, all tax in.
Photograph: Audrey-Eve Beauchamp / @audreyeve.beauchamp
Natural evolutions
The space Pavillon now occupies was once home to Labo Culinaire – Food Lab, an experimental kitchen that celebrated Quebec’s producers and culinary talent since 2011.
“While Food Lab hosted events and guest chefs, it was primarily a restaurant. Now, we want Pavilion to be more flexible. People can come after a show or movie in the dome, have a drink without committing to a full meal. It’s more open, more relaxed, and not just about dining,” says Alexandre Auché, the SAT’s Director of Programming.
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