text: My best friend was in town and after a long day of walking around visiting Montreal, we were look for an affordable, healthy, and not too busy of a restaurant. As we walked down St.Denis we came upon Au Pres de Ma Blonde. The menu proposed seemed like it would be a home cooked meal our mother would make.\nWe walked in and it was so nicely architectured and the music playing was soothing and at the perfect volume. The waitress  took our order and we were served rather quickly. We each ordered a couscous plate and it was SO DELICIOUS. The portion was big but perfect to cut in a half and enjoy the meal yet again the next day. After we had finished the waitress did not pressure us to leave or pay the bill immediately. We were able to sit down and talk for a while feeling completely at home. What was also really nice is she was not constantly soliciting us. She asked once if we were ok, and let us enjoy our time together.\nAbsolutely loved this restaurant and recommend to families as well as groups of  friends, or in intimacy. I cannot wait to go back soon!!!