Paraphrasing the late, great, Christopher Wallace, "Brooklyn was definitely in the house tonight!!"…read moreOur server Brooklyn was beyond fantastic. She had great suggestions, was extremely affable, and we never felt neglected. As for the food? Lord have mercy; the food. If you don't get the baked clams appetizer, I feel bad for you. The fried calamari is also superb -- something you've probably had at many a restaurant, but here you can tell the quality of the squid (fried in beef tallow) is not to be messed with. The duck confit was also delicious. Fried to perfection. But the two winners in the savory arena had to be the cheeseburger and the miso glazed cod from British Columbia. The best sit-down restaurant burger I've ever had -- and I'm from southern cali where we have great burgers -- and the cod was exquisitely cooked and the miso glaze Id drink by the gallon. The desserts were also sublime. The chocolate cake with sprinkled salt was simple and decadent, and the strawberry Sunday with wildflower honey, whipped merengue and vanilla ice cream made me question all my previous life decisions as being substandard when considered in light of the one I made to order this dessert. The staff is wonderful. The chefs came out and were delightful. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. If you want amazing food, meticulous and friendly service with no pretense, and a laid back kind of ambiance, come here.

We tried Grille Nature and it absolutely lived up to the hype…read more We ordered a mix of dishes and everything was executed really well. The duck confit was my favorite crispy, rich, and perfectly balanced with the fruit mostarda. The seared scallops were also a standout, super tender with a buttery sauce that tied everything together. The steak frites were cooked exactly right, and the béarnaise sauce was honestly one of the best parts of the meal. We also tried the crispy squid and honey-ginger shrimp, both of which were great for sharing. The space has a warm, classic feel and the service matched that attentive without being overbearing. Overall, it's one of those spots that does simple, classic dishes really well. I'd definitely come back.

A dinner at Le Mousso is a very special occasion, and can be appreciated on several levels. The…read morefood is beautiful, delicious, novel and exciting, and the team itself is inspired and talented. Chef Mousseau-Rivard took on a lot of responsabilities towards his craft and his team. The integration of seasonal hyper-local ingredients presents particular challenges that are answered with interesting and engaged sources, such as a locally-produced (!) kaffir lime and artic char from urban fish farming. The multicultural heritage of Montreal are incorporated in the dishes, for instance as a kimchi rosette on top of an amuse-bouche, the XO sauce with the scallop from Gaspé, the nasturtium petals and leaves ubiquitous to our summer streets, and the intensely technical, near mythical lièvre à la royale of French gastronomy. As dinner starts around 18h30 for the whole group, we are introduced to the rythm of the evening. Each dish is offered and presented with humor in French to the group, or in English to discrete tables. The amuse-bouche trio is delicate and full of flavour, with tender scallop in savoury lamb and spice oil, and fermented fried potato ball topped with roe. The artic char cooked at low temperature retained a beautifully moist and tender texture, and the interest in the umami from fermentation was apparent in the use of elements such as homemade soy sauce and pickled habanada. The seasonality of the ingredients shone with scallops (Gaspé and Îles-de-la-Madeleine), lobster, shrimps, and tomatoes. The summerly three-coloured gaspacho accompanied by a shrimp sando, a play on grilled cheese and tomato soup, rested on top of a tender chawanmushi, letting us mix flavours and textures. There was also respect for the zero-waste approach, as different elements of the lobster (tail, legs, roe, bisque) were used, even in the dessert (which was a personal highlight of mine)! It featured a puck of cassis crystalline sitting on top of a fragrant pine-infused pana cotta. On the very top, a lobster claw-shaped cookie added a savoury element that contrasted with the sweet, tart and creaminess of the layers below, a bit like a pie shell. Even the mignardises deserve mentions, especially the crisp corners of the financier mixed with the deliciously salted miso caramel filling. By the end of the evening, somewhere around 21h30, sunlight has been replaced by the gentle glow of artwork on the walls, and a beautifully cozy atmosphere filled the dining room. The tableware, designed in collaboration with the local ceramicist Gaïa (Catherine Auriol), is reminiscent of polished river stone and pebbles, and the generously spaced wooden furniture gave each group intimacy. The young talent in the kitchen seems to be mentored in a way that encourages their growth, with opportunities given to their personal expression. The team operates like a little family, which welcomes us in as guests. This is sealed at the end of the meal by an invitation to take a (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) shot, toasting to the great night and health to all good friends. Dining at Le Mousso was an exciting meal that was part culinary, part entertainment, and part educational. The evening was intellectually engaging and shared with a great team that welcomed us with generosity and joy. Very special! PS. The shot was half Miele amaretto and half Franklin Origine whiskey. All local!

Fantastic, fun and fine dining…read more First off, let me say that the staff at Le Mousso are excellent. We arrived late by 2 hrs due to the Montreal Grand Prix and they still accommodated us. On top of that, they have a unique, theatrical, fun, and quirky presentation style. You can't help but smile and cheer. The decor is beautiful. One seating per night. Various tables and bar seating. Not pretentious but clearly fine dining with a fun flair. Dishes were innovative and inventive. Pork blood replaced butter in a dessert. Uni was a main inspiration for another dessert. Ice cream made of a shallot was a surprise. It's not just desserts either. Lobster topped with goat cheese. Sounds weird but it works. A starter with a crab tartlette on top and then you flip the shell over for a crab liver forward morsel stuck to the inside of the crab. Overall this restaurant is incredible with fun presentation and a daring style. Well done.

I would definitely go back…read more The staff was courteous, knowledgeable and the food was delicious. Ambiance was great with dim lighting and the music wasn't too loud so we were able to have great and intimate conversations.

A great little restaurant with fantastic service in Montreal. The food was great, the ambiance was…read morenice with the windows open during the summer and wine selection was good as well. Nice spot for a date!

Greeted as we arrived by the very amiable executive chef Massimo Piedmonte of Top Chef fame. The…read morepersonable fun chef that loves to describe what he created for you is the same guy coming to your table and presenting some of the courses. But he gives his team the opportunity to shine as well. The open kitchen is an orchestra of professionals doing what they do very well. The first course was a fun ´antipasto ´ with a tartine of delicious things, some pate, pickled oyster mushroom, pickled asparagus, shaved pickled artichoke heart, pear with pickled mustard seeds, accompanied by sliced cotto ham (cured in house) and fresh burrata. The burrata was made in house a couple of hours ago and never saw a refrigerator. I should add that every ingredient except the caviar and truffle are sourced from Quebec (and chef is proud of that) and made in house. And the bread omg!!! Sour, seedy, toasty and divine with Normandy butter. The next course in this 6 course tasting was a delicious angolotti pasta with chanterelles and hazelnuts --while all the pairings were great, this one was paired with a Sicilian white that sat on the skins and turned a bit orange. Perfect acidity. The belly tuna with a delicious saffron butter sauce was the only course that fell a bit flat. Maybe I'm just not a fan of warmly cooked tuna belly. The Entrecôte was two slices of pink beef with a savory bordelaise sauce which worked very well with the Bordeaux wine. The first dessert called Pêche presented the humble peach in various forms from fresh to foamy to crunchy (my fav). The last bite was a take on tiramisu with a soaked sponge cake that incorporated marscarpone with kombucha --don't wrinkle your nose--it works. Give this reasonably priced (by NYC standards) tasting menu a try and revisit with that Top Chef that exuded nothing but positive energy and a desire to feed you.

We had an overall great experience --excellent food, service, and the view from the chef's table…read morewas wonderful for watching the magic unfold. We decided to include all of the options (caviar, lobster, Toro) and the wine pairings, which made for almost four hours worth of edible entertainment.

Sat at bar the tuna watermelon tartar was unreal. The Brussels sprouts were excellent. Orange wine…read morewas good. Nice service and fun atmosphere!! Highly recommend!!!

Service was exceptional, and the food delish! Will come again next time in town. We were s party of…read more3, and honestly 2 tapas each were more than enough. I only wish we had space for dessert, next time! Fantastic flavors and presentation - MmmMm!

Came here for a birthday celebration not knowing what to expect and it will now be one of the most…read morememorable dining experiences ever. Food- We opted into the 5-course (plus dessert) tasting menu for $130/ person. The progression from dish to dish was very well executed and timed nicely. The restaurant gladly catered to our dietary restrictions and, even though we might not have known what we were eating exactly, everything was absolutely scrumptious! Service- As soon as we stepped through the entrance, we were offered a place to hang our coats and taken immediately to our table (though a tad early). All of the waiters were extremely attentive to our needs without needing to ask. They all seemed to enjoy the work which made the night all the more enjoyable. Ambiance- Absolutely fabulous! The dining room was decorated with a variety of winter holiday paraphernalia--some I wouldn't imagine a fine dining restaurant would have, but contributed to a very unpretentious environment. They take birthdays and other celebrations seriously so be ready to celebrate with others! Overall a spectacular evening 10/10.

I visited Montréal Plaza for a birthday dinner, and overall it was a memorable experience. The…read moreservice was excellent, the dishes were beautifully presented and elegant, and the drinks were absolutely fabulous. The birthday surprise the staff put together was a really thoughtful touch and made the evening feel special. That said, there were a couple of things that kept the experience from being a perfect 10/10. I had hoped to meet the manager to personally compliment the team, but I was simply told she wasn't available. I understand that managers can be busy, but I left feeling like my appreciation wasn't important, and that put a bit of a bad taste in my mouth. Also, while every dish we had was delicious and expertly prepared, the portions were quite small. After spending over $100 for the two of us, we both left still feeling hungry. Despite those disappointments, the quality of the food, cocktails, service, and birthday celebration were all outstanding. With a little more attention to guest interactions and portion sizes, this would easily be a five-star experience.

My wife chose this venue on a whim…read more Our first time to Montreéal. Came in at 4 Friday and had a 6:30 reservation. Tough getting an Uber but made it and had a wonderful evening From the drinks by Adam, great dude. To the service by he and Gabriel, C'est fantastique! Squash raviolo, focaccia, black manhattans, special cod for my wife - kudos Gabriel and the kitchen to Adam's suggested desert - lemon curd - wonderful and the chocolate cake - even I, a non-chocolate guy loved it... Great! Wonderful evening, company and staff. Highly recommended and the staff and kitchen were truly appreciated Tres bien!!! Kudos JW

We'd give it a 4.5 but this rating system doesn't allow for that. Tuck Shop was great. The…read moreservice was amazing. We literally tried every appetizer, entree and desert and everythwas delicious. It's a seasonal menu that seems to change every so often and everything was very fresh. We also loved the ambiance. While we requested the main dining room, we were out in the chalet section which was actually great and quieter than the other room. We'll be back!

This was our last experience on our Canadian getaway, and it is certainly the most memorable…read more My wife and I both love new experiences, food and beverage, so this was a no brainer. When we checked in, we were given a short interview about our food and beverage preferences, etc... After a short wait we were greeted by our server who led us into the pitch-black dining room. We could hear other diners around us chatting, laughing and having a great time. We were seated at a table and quickly found our tableware. Our beverages arrived shortly after and I used my cocktail as my anchor to know where things were. When the food arrived, we didn't know what it was since we had opted for the mystery choice. It was very good, intriguing and perfectly cooked. We both had to feel our food a bit to see if there was any left on our plates. But, it certainly wasn't messy and we never spilled or dropped anything. The drinks were craft as well and perfectly balanced. After 2 hours, we were done and led back out into the main room where the normal lighting was quite bright and took us a few minutes to adjust to. On the way out our server told us what we had enjoyed, and I asked the bartender what she had made for us. A great experience in the Boho part of Montreal and highly recommended!

I booked this as our team dinner during our Montreal offsite this week. The staff were stellar from…read moregetting all 17 of us checked in, organizing and seating us, and guiding us through our sightless journey. Sophia, our server, was especially kind, attentive, and informative. In terms of ambiance, well, you are in a comfortable but all black, entirely dark, sightless wonderland. However the Bar area and staging areas were darling. In terms of food everything we got was delicious, and since many of us opted to be surprised it was an exploration of flavor, textures, and plating all without sight. Totes worth it, and a great experience. My team is still raving about it.