We had a group menu for six people, with a variety of tasty food: several tapas (olives, tomato in…read morebread, spanish omelette, patata bravas, shrimps, cheese and cured meats, iberico croquettes), two paellas (valenciana and seafood), with two desserts (basque cheesecake and churros)! Service was great and restaurant was packed!

Had the BEST night here!…read more Service was really friendly and super attentive - made for one of the best experiences I've had in a while. We shared a good amount of tapas while we waited for our seafood paella. Also had a small pitcher of sangria. Everything was so delicious, very flavorful, and tasted pretty authentically Spanish! I couldn't recommend it more for a date night or a meal with a small group.

I'm not exactly sure how Barroco landed on my radar; I was taking Montreal recommendations from…read moremultiple outlets, and when I was organizing them it caught my eye as a potential place to grab dinner. Pics and reviews looked great, so we made plans to dine here during our penultimate night in the city. Barroco is located in Old Montreal, right on Rue Saint-Paul. The exterior has really charming curb appeal, and upon entry we were greeted by the same. This isn't a large restaurant, arranged with tables and a few booths throughout the space and a bar on the back wall that serves as a focal point. The vibes were on - the restaurant was tastefully decorated with a mix of old-fashioned fixtures, stone walls, and earth tones. The restaurant was quite lively - the vibes were on. Their drink menu is quite creative; we actually started our evening at the bar while we were waiting for our table and the bartender made some great suggestions - both cocktails I had were really good. The food menu is mostly French inspired; it wasn't extensive but they had a good variety of creative dishes. We decided on two starters - the brioche and the octopus salad. The brioche was fine, it came as one roll with a side of seasoned butter. It was a little on the dry side, and the butter wasn't very flavorful. The octopus salad was much better; the octopus was sliced and arranged on top of a ratatouille which provided a good complement of flavors and textures. For my main I got the OG braised beef. The beef was almost pot-roast style, seasoned with maple and aged balsamic sauce and paired with truffled celery root purée. This was delicious - the beef was super tender, and the sauce provided great flavor. The puree was an awesome side - the entire trip was super comforting and familiar while also being new and interesting. We decided to get two desserts - the madeleines and the olive oil cake. The former were baked fresh and came with a side of chocolate pudding and salted caramel, while the latter came with whipped cream and coached pears. Both were good, but I preferred the madeleines; the warm sponge paired with the chocolate and caramel was a great finisher to the meal. Service was great - everyone from the host to the bartender to our waiter made us feel welcome; they definitely elevated the experience. Overall, I had a great time at Barroco; the food, vibes, and service were all on point. I would definitely consider returning the next time I'm in Montreal.

Stumbled upon this little treasure by accident. Great atmosphere. Watched the team work together…read moreseamlessly and delivered excellent service and some amazing creations both food and drink. Everything delivered with a smile. Don't miss this one!

One of our favorite spots in Montreal for an excellent Spanish meal. The restaurant is relaxed and…read morecasual with decor inspired by the sea. On this most recent visit we enjoyed Paella Valenciana, Fideuà, Gazpacho, croquetas de jamón y croquetas de bacalao. The croquetas are big and outstanding Service is always good and efficient. Sometimes you can score booth and table seating but we are most often seated at high tops with chairs I'm with no backs. Thankfully service is good so this doesn't get uncomfortable but I would not want to sit here for an extended period with the backless chairs. There is one bathroom which only accommodates one person at a time.

Great paella and service! I'll be coming back again for more…read more Seafood paella- the portion size for 3 people was not bad and they are generous with the shrimp and mussels. The rice had a nice Smokey aroma and had a nice hint of seafood flavor. The appetizer we got had some delicious salami and eggs. We were impressed by how good it tasted. It wasn't over salty as you would expect salami and was nice. Great ambiance and service. No issues here

If you hate garlic, then don't come here. However if you…read moredon't, then come here as often as you can, plus this is the place to go for the best sangria in Montreal, hands down! I love Club Espagnol for a variety of reasons, the sangria is one, the live flamenco shows are another, the gentle family atmosphere, the great terrasse out back and lively crowd all make this place work. Oh yes, then there is the food. Tapas of all sorts: shrimp, calamari, octopus, chorizo sausage, all of it served in garlicky, bread-moppable glory. Spanish ham, cheeses, salads, garlic potatoes and mushrooms, soups, and salads. Mains here include rabbit and many variations of paella. While walking by some tables, the paella plates were positively delicious looking, all the saffron-colored rice, huge shrimp, mussels and chunks of sausage and ham all in full view. Prices are also very reasonable. I love the way families are usually here as well as younger couples, and groups of friends, all sharing the same space. I was here last week with a friend for dinner and some small girls were playing behind us when one of their balloons deflated and flew around before landing right in the middle of our table (not on any food) we both burst out laughing and so did the girls, it's the kind of place where stuff like that happens and it's fine. Try to come here at least once in the summer, it's totally worth it.

Yes the place is a bit on the dingy side, but the food totally makes up for it…read more Been to several tapas restaurants in Montreal and none of them are as authentic as this place, and most places are much more pricy. The paella is really nice. Since maybe 2-3 years ago you have to pay a 25$ member fee to buy booze cause they are a social club. They used to have flamenco shows on wednesday nights...not sure if they still do.

Fantastic service Amazing food, I love the atmosphere…read more Went there for a family party and everyone was amazed with the quality and freshness of the food. Will come back

Very cozy place with an excellent atmosphere. The food was outstanding, the service was very…read moreattentive, and the prices are quite competitive for being right in downtown Montreal. Highly recommended!

A lovely French Spanish inspired cuisine in Old Montreal…read more The food was super tasty and the presentation was very eye catching. Plus the staff was super friendly and chatty. A romantic setting to start our return trip to Montreal.

Most expensive meal in Montreal…read more Floor to ceiling windows. CAN$9 lentil soup portion size was tiny, and the soup was not as thick as I would have liked. CAN59$ Spanish style fish and seafood parrillada came with 20 mussels, 5 shrimp, 3 clams, several pieces of white fish, along with wedges of potatoes over a ratatouille sauce with a rich tomato taste. Thought this was seafood paella, but didn't come in a pot with crusted rice. Good portion, but the seafood got cold right away. CAN34$ fish of the day was swordfish with vegetables. Delicately flaked white fish, very tender to eat, buttery melt in your mouth flavor. Too small a portion for me -would have starved. Came for Barroco, but the restaurant next door didn't open until 530pm, so we ate here, along with the group on the next door table.

The scallops were soft and tasted delicious with the cream. The octopus came with chorizo, which…read moreprovided a sharp contrast from the more bland flavour of the octopus. The lamb was by far the best dish that we ordered and it was tender with just the right amount of seasoning. The service was great in that the cooks waited for us to almost finish eating each dish and then started cooking the next dish so that each dish was freshly cooked by the time we finished the previous one. The ambiance is busy and bustling with people and there was even a dj playing music in the food court. I would definitely stop by here again, especially to try the meat dishes, next time I am in Montreal.

Absolutely loved our visit to Pintxo. We only had a small plate to snack on, but the highlight was…read moredefinitely the wine and cava. The selection was thoughtful, high quality, and clearly curated by people who care about what they're serving. Even more memorable than the drinks was the team running the place; so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. They made the whole experience feel personal and relaxed. It's the kind of spot you want to linger in, even if you're just there for a glass. A true five-star experience.

Came here for a vacation trip with my friends and we requested to have a taster's menu. The waiter…read morewas fantastic and asked what things we dont like to eat and accommodated that to our dishes, which I just loved! Our experience included a great drink and also everything they served us was just delicious! I heavily enjoyed my experience here and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Montreal. The prices were very reasonable and the ambiance is just great. great for groups and also for dates as well.

Cute place for dinner with friends, but the noise level got quite overwhelming during peak hours.read more

Neither the website, nor Yelp profile will tell you that they DO NOT take: 1) credit cards (which…read moreis fine); 2) debit cards of any bank other than Canadian (again, fine, I guess); 3) cash - which is beyond weird. So, basically, if you schlep all the way to the joint, make sure you are a Canadian permanent resident with a Canadian bank account, or else you're not welcome. If you're a tourist - make other plans.

Delicious croquettes!! highly recommend to also get the fermented lemonade drink to accompany…read morethese delicious snacks. Tip is to place an order online, select your pick up time and head right to the park to enjoy. Will definitely be back to try more flavors

Intimate music venue. I'd say there is seating for about fifty, but they could likely fit more…read moreduring a standing only show. Full bar with reasonable prices.

The restaurant at Sala holds a special place in many MTL'ers hearts and memories, but I hadn't been…read morein a long time. Recently Jeremiah Bullied took over as owner chef and I was excited to go see what this travelling, pickling, kindly master of deliciousness was doing with the old Spanish social club. We went last night to check it out and though the changes being made so far are subtle they are a great indication of new life and exceptional cooking happening in the lovely old room looking out over St Laurent. The classics are all still there, just better: the bread is all homemade and is so freaking good. The goat cheese balls are still changing people's lives, the rapini now comes with kale and preserved lemons and is way better than before, and the chorizo is juicier and tastier than it has been in years. We tried the specials, a pumpkin soup with caramelized onions and toasted seeds and it was unlike anything I've eaten before and I want to eat it every day until May. The other special was Southern-friend quail in lemon gravy on pickled brussels sprouts. Everything about this dish was amazing, except I'm not a quail fan, I think it's stupid, but that's just me. The team here is making tiny changes to the room and the menu and I look forward to going back often to seeing how it all progresses. The fresh coat of white paint feels clean and amazing, and the other little tasteful updates to the decor are smart and good looking. Well worth a revisit, go get it!!