This was a delicious dinner! We tried our way through the different sections of the menu and…read moreeverything was tasty. The restaurant is in what appears to be an old bank building with high ceilings and beautiful decor. We started with oysters, then moved on to tartar, french onion soup, gnocchi and duck confit. Everything tasted fresh, bright and flavorful. My favorite was the tartar. I would come here again if I was in Montreal again. I highly recommend it for a nice date night.

This place has a true neighborhood hangout vibe and was absolutely packed on a Tuesday afternoon…read morewith preservations required, which tells you everything you need to know. I was thrilled my friend brought me here. They offer prix fixe lunch options, but we opted for the à la carte menu. There were also lunch specials listed on the board. Even à la carte, the prices are very reasonable compared to similar restaurants in the area. I had the steak frites cooked medium, which I thoroughly enjoyed. My lunch companion ordered the duck confit and couldn't stop raving about it. Both dishes were excellent. If you're anywhere near this area, I'd highly recommend stopping in for lunch. It's the kind of spot that makes you want to become a regular.

Came here for a wedding dinner and really enjoyed the ambiance. The venue was beautiful, the…read moreatmosphere was great. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the same standard. I chose the seafood entrée, which turned out to be a mistake. After speaking with several others who ordered the same dish, it seemed that we all had a similar experience. The clams and mussels did not taste particularly fresh, and some even contained sand. I wish I had ordered the duck instead, as it appeared to be a much better choice. I ended up eating not much of my main course because of the seafood quality.

This place was so good! It wasn't too busy on a Saturday night on race week. Atmosphere was high…read moreend but not in a stuffy way. Service was prompt and attentive. Our waitresses recommendations were fire. We enjoyed: Complementary bread: it was soft on inside and appropriately crunchy but not overly so on the outside. Plus two huge pieces cut into 4 pieces individually. Beef tartare: at 20 cad it was a little pricy for how much you got but the taste was great and I'm a fan of comte cheese. Plus it didn't have capers which imo overwhelms tartares. Duck with carrot: as a Chinese person I've had my share of duck but this might be the best duck I've ever had in my life. The texture and cook on it was awesome! First it came with three pieces of breast. It was the perfect cook, not over like most of the places I've had duck. Then the leg had the perfect crispy fatty skin to meat ratio. Yum yum this is a can't miss dish here Burger: husband got this. I took a bite. It had a nice smoke to it and was perfectly medium rare. I was too distracted by my duck to analyze it further. Raspberry jelly for dessert: as the waitress had mentioned, it was light and a perfect sweet but tart bite. Was great! Would come here again, we had l'express earlier in this trip and place carmin blows that place out of the water.

Dorsia was hands down one of the best dining experiences ever. Every single thing we ordered was…read moreincredible, but the oysters absolutely stole the show. They were chef dressed with tequila, lime, and cilantro, and I can confidently say they were the best oysters I've ever had in my life. The flavors were unbelievably fresh, perfectly balanced, and something I'm still thinking about. The bartender said they are dressed to mimic cocktails, and I couldn't stop complementing them. The atmosphere was amazing, the food was next level, and the bartender ended up being my favorite person ever -- unfortunately I didn't get his name, but he completely made the experience. Super personable, fun, and clearly passionate about what he does. If you're in Montreal, Dorsia is a must-visit!! (+ thx chat for cleaning up this review)

Overall: B // 4 stars…read more Upscale Michelin Guide restaurant featuring a two course lunch set menu, which I was surprised as there were a lot of items they ran out of midweek midday during a nonempty and nonfull service. The restaurant had a comforting ambience with good service, and the food is generally tasty, and I think I just sampled a point that is a standard deviation below the mean. (Beef Tartare: B) - Classic beef tartare mixture with fresh beef and acidic flavor bombs multiple ways. The sunflower seed rice chips are a subtle yet fascinating addition to the classic dish. I do think the presentation is rather dated though. (Pomodoro Pasta: C) - This is my mistake for misunderstanding, but I did not realize the duck pasta substitute without dairy would be a pomodoro sauce with nothing else in the dish. This is a classic tomato sauce with al dente pasta, black pepper, and nothing more, of which I found to be quite barren. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: +1 Menu: E Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

Spectacular spot!…read more Very cozy inside, dimly lit with little lights at each table. Stone walls, oil paintings and antique decor. All the plates are different and unique from each other. We ordered the Paloma mocktail which was extra tasty. Starters were the brioche bread that was baked with a crispy top and the herb butter paired very nice. We also got the asparagus and scallops. I was thinking it would be the whole scallop, but it was cut into little pieces and put on top of the asparagus. For the entrees we got the filet and another steak I can't remember the name?? The filet was cooked to absolute perfection, crispy on the inside and so tender and soft on the inside. We got one of each of the sauces as well as the sides. The butter sauce was my favorite. The asparagus came with such an earthy sauce it was a flavor bomb in your mouth. Service is great, only thing is the server forgot about my Diet Coke for 15 minutes but no worries on that. Very cozy date night spot! Loved everything about it.

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.

Got to try some delicious food during my short weekend trip to Montreal Quebec…read more A friend organized a lunch for everyone before we all headed to the airport and funny enough this restaurant was in the hotel my friend and i stayed at. The restaurant was super quiet when we went as it was a Monday afternoon when most people were probably at work. The interior was quite elegant very clean and royalty looking. The service was 10/10. Waiter was very attentive and we could tell he paid attention to detail. He gave great food recommendations and definitely had knowledge of what's on the menu. Now as for how the food and prices were? Prices i'd say are pretty standard and reasonable. The squash soup was so yum and comforting. It had a puree texture to it. Good serving size. I would order it again! We obviously had to have some mimosas and yes we paired it with orange juice. The duck confit may have been a bit too much for me. Large portion and i couldn't even finish half of it. But it wasn't dry and the veggies had a nice crunch and the lentils were very filling and healthy. The flavour notes all went together but i'd definitely say the dish was more on the healthier side. The chicken supreme on the other hand .. although healthy it was still cheesy and buttery. Considering it was chicken breast it didn't even taste dry so i definitely appreciated that. The risotto paired with it was the star of the show! The restaurant takes resos online and they do have brunch on the weekends, happy hour menu looks promising. If i'm ever in town again and in the area i'd want to try their happy hour or chacuterie spread!

We were traveling most of the day and exhausted, debated room service or going downstairs, we were…read morepleasantly surprised at how good the food and service are. (Hotel restaurants, can be good/bad) We were definitely not dressed up which I was worried about but it wasn't an issue, we started with beef carpaccio and charcuterie, the pate was absolutely amazing as were all the cured meats. The beef carpaccio, was for me a little bland, I would have hit it with a touch of salt, but once you got a piece th at had balsamic drizzle it really opened it up and changed my mind. (I wish there was a little more of the balsamic. My husband had the Cornish hen, and I had the filet mignon, both were absolutely amazing, I even stole a little of his Bleu cheese for my steak. Steak was cooked perfectly, the sides were amazing. Our server was on point, his name was Pedro, I had asked him to send out a dessert privately and it was our 1 year anniversary, even though we were not dressed for the occasion as we were both exhausted from travel, We will probably be in for lunch tomorrow!

The service was flawless - attentive but not overbearing, warm and friendly but efficient…read more The food was decadent but sometimes a little too much so. We ordered the halibut which was a well balanced and composed dish with sweet Montreal corn, delicate fish, and briny clams. We also had the lobster pasta and this was too salty for my personal taste. The sauce was overwhelmingly salty and the pasta itself was too al dente for me with too much extra chewing. The lobster was perfectly cooked, however. They have both outdoor and indoor seating with a chic bar counter and tight tables. Cute place with good French cooking.

We enjoyed both the food and the ambiance here which were both very modern. The lamb was delicious…read moreand our favorite was the pasta. Normally we eat at l'express but I'm sorry to say that after trying this place; l'express has lost two long time customers. This French spot is the best in Montreal; I would vote to Michelin star them down asap the service and flow was a bit better. Transitions between meals could be better for guest experience

I had such an exquisite dining experience here. I made a reservation for the chef's tasting at the…read morechef's counter, and from the moment I arrived, the team already knew my name and immediately seated me. Sitting at the counter gives you an intimate view into everything happening in the kitchen. The energy was fast-paced and precise--it honestly felt like I was inside an episode of The Bear. The chef curated an incredible five-course tasting, and the sommelier paired each course with wines that complemented everything perfectly. I won't even try to list every dish because I honestly don't remember them all. The menu isn't fixed, and I imagine each experience is a little different. I was too busy enjoying every bite and soaking in the experience to focus on memorizing details. Ken took exceptional care of me from start to finish, making sure I was comfortable and that every course met the moment. The chef also came over to chat, which made the experience feel even more personal. The bar was already high, and Marcus exceeded it.

The chef table experience was wonderful. Appreciate the thoughtfulness in crafting a menu that was…read moresuited to my dietary needs. The service was exquisite. The meal started with caviar on a latke that was crispy on the outside and creamy inside. Next was a bluefin tuna tartare with wasabi cream and radishes, this dish was beautiful and had the perfect balance of textures. Our third dish was a caramelized scallop with a dairy free hollandaise sauce, the sauce was tart and absolutely delicious. The next dish was the stand out for me, steamed cod with the most amazing vegetables--this was absolute perfection! The last dish was a cherry sorbet inside a vanilla meringue cup which was so pretty! Really appreciated this addition, as finding dairy free and gluten free desserts can be challenging. Absolutely recommend this experience. Thank you for a wonderful meal! Also a note, we had breakfast at this restaurant as well and everything was great. The chia pudding is amazing! There are dairy free and gluten free options for breakfast!

pan tamate and iberico earned the 5 stars, the tirudito, lobster cones and gazpacho kept it going,…read moretopped off with churros and tiramis. service was excellent and we felt welcome and sated

It was near the Hotel we were staying n it had good reviews so we decided to try. Food was good…read more Octopus very good. Seafood paella was very good, oysters were ok. Tenderloin cubes were good. However, We sat above the kitchen so the smoke came up when they grilled something, which was often, n my hair n my clothes all ended up smelling like smoke. They need a better ventilation system. Service was a little abrupt, I felt the guy was a little rude. He kept reaching over us to clean the plates instead of going around. I'm paying good money, I expect a little courtesy. it wasn't even busy. there were have these small glass of water n I had to keep asking for refills. Just leave a bottle of water in the table like other restaurants! The ladies were very friendly n asked if I wanted sparklers for my birthday, when she sat us down, I said yes, of course. But since we didn't order desert, I got nothing. Boo. Food was good, service ok hence the 4 stars