A dinner at Le Mousso is a very special occasion, and can be appreciated on several levels. The food 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 By the end of the evening, somewhere around 21h30, sunlight has been replaced by the gentle glow of artwork on the walls, and a beautifully cozy atmosphere filled the dining room.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! read more

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Fantastic, fun and fine dining 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. read more

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Dinner and a show! Chef Mousseau-Rivard and his crew know how to entertain. The building is nondescript so you may miss it. But once inside, there is electricity in the air. The dishes feature local ingredients and nuanced flavors. The presentation is pure art! My group loved everything up until the desserts. The sweet blood dish leaned heavily into a licorice flavor which is divisive and could be great for those who like it. The wine pairing was fantastic and I loved the NA options. Overall this was a great experience and I can see why so many people recommend Le Mousso. read more

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I dined with my wife and we were not compensated in any way for the meal or this review. Le Mousso takes an unconventional approach to Price-Fixe fine tasting; it's not stuffy. Each course of the tasting is served when the kitchen is ready, to all of the 20-30 diners. The staff wear white t-shirts under dark denim aprons. The extremely high quality and consistency of mis-en-place, sauces and garnish placement was notable. Further departing from fine dining standards, front of house and kitchen staff all participate in table-side service for each course. Sometimes Antonin explains the dish from a perch, other times Chefs come table-by-table to develop their front-of-house skills. We enjoyed the opportunity to engage with the kitchen staff! Chef Mousso clearly cares deeply about mentoring and his staff and the kitchen works smoothly and quietly (other than the joyful 'Pair!' or 'Saaaante'). We were offered a wide range of wines and spirits by Maestro James, including a coastal Japanese sake, a Columbian unfiltered meade, a Canadian sauvignon-blanc, a German riesling, and several others. Each time, the balance of flavor, acidity, and sugar matched perfectly with the dish. Several courses were served over ice to maintain temp, others used a broth/sauce for warmth. We did not experience warmed plates... which may be a reflection of the dining approach or their streamlined kitchen; an opportunity for the kitchen to further raise the bar. Lack of a deep wine-cellar may also be considered a departure by Michelin, however we felt the pairings were right on target. We will gladly return when next in Montreal. I would hope Le Mousso receives Bib Gourmand next year. Even if it doesn't, the experience was worth the price. Course Highlights: The Asparagus dish, with delicate oysters, a fine cremuex, and an aspagarus jus was a standout hit both visually and to the palate. The flavor complexity along with fresh ingredients and varied textures was a lesson in nouvelle cuisine. We also loved the stonewear the restaurant uses, from a local potter in Quebec. The Tomato dish, which had flowers and tomato on a shrimp-flavor infused milk-toast briquette which we dipped into a tricolor sauce centered around a rustic shrimp chau-mushi in a deep dish bowl. Underneath the chau-mushi was an additional thick dark sauce adding a smokey sesame flavor. I almost licked the bowl it was so good. The lobster two ways, first as a ravioli in a green brodo poured at the table, and secondly smoked tail meat on a natural pine-tree-branch skewer. The ravioli was served hot (one of the only menu items at such a temp) and was marvelous. The skewer was good as was the grill and smokey flavor, but lack of temperature in the meat made it less appealing to me. The Amuse Bouche included three elements; all were very tasty and well prepared, if slightly oversized. Tiny flower decorations clue you into the level of detail in the food. The fresh scallop en-shell was the standout for me. read more

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Food was wonderful, as good as we remember from our first visit (pre-COVID). We were a bit surprised by the change in service approach, where each course and wine pairing was explained to everyone at once, in French and English. Though it seemed strange at first, t it did create a feeling of camaraderie with the other guests as the courses progressed. The rationale for the change was to keep servers safer during COVID (less standing table side), and one seating enabled all staff to have a better quality of life as they were not working so many hours per week. I would have liked to have taken a closer look the wine labels as the wine was poured, but they were all lined up at the host stand as we were leaving. I was glad a half pour option was available. read more

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Was on my radar after watching that prime series on Montreal restaurants. Loved the chef's process of designing and drawing out new dishes. There is only one seating per night and everyone gets served their dish at the same time, a interesting concept as its a first for me. The good is that you don't get spoiled by hearing what you're neighbours are eating. The bad is that it takes a while between each dish. Depending on who you are with and how patient you are this might be a plus. Each dish was explained at the front of the room, kinda like a classroom. We were in a bilingual service, but couldn't help but feel that knowledge of the french language would make for a better experience. Chef did try his best to translate jokes and explanations, but the french explanation just sounds more comprehensive. Service here was fantastic: water was refreshed constantly, members of the tables were served simultaneously. Music was good, environment was light and fun. Food was very different. Tomato dish one more unique dish, slices of tuna mixed with slices of tuna served in clear tomato soup. Other notables include: Surf and turf with a bouquet of veggies to mop up the sauce and the foie gras magnum. Had a great time and great experience, but will not come back a second time. read more

My husband and I love tasting menus so it was only fitting to dine at Le Mousso on our first night in Montreal. Everyone arrived slightly staggered on purpose and enjoyed a cocktail while we waited for everyone to arrive (that cucumber drink was unreal). Like a show, the meal began at the same time for everyone with the chef describing each dish as we went along. Even though we didn't interact with the other patrons, it was neat experiencing the meal together with 20 others throughout the night. Everything was described in French (rightfully so) but they made sure to come over to our table afterward to translate everything into English. I'm also pregnant and they were more than accommodating with delicious mocktails, described what was in each course and made sure the meat was cooked through. I was very impressed and appreciated of the high level of service we received! Then the food - wow! We tried some very unique combinations and tasted a variety of local ingredients which is always fun when traveling to a new destination. We had 8 savory courses which were heavy on the seafood (my favorite!), 2 dessert courses and then finished with 3 dessert bites. I was very full but very satisfied with our meal! We've dined at several Michelin restaurants and kept saying Le Mousso was competitive was many 1 stars that we've been to. Michelin hasn't traveled as far north as Montreal (only to Toronto) but if/when they do, they need to discover Le Mousso because the chef is certainly deserving of the accolades! His creativity is unparalleled. read more

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One sitting per night for 30 people, 250$ per person plus the option for a full wine pairing or half wine pairing. My boyfriend took me here for my 30th birthday and to celebrate wrapping up a month in Montreal for work. It was UNREAL. I have never experienced a culinary evening like that before- it was a real journey of food and every single bite was unique, creative and delicious. The chef and sommelier explain each dish as it's served. While obviously a pricey night out, to us it was worth every penny and something we will never forget. For a special treat, I would HIGHLY recommend. Thank you le mousso for one of the most magical nights ever! read more

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When we were making reservations for this place we were unsure of what to expect. They have a limited capacity per night and reservations are only available at two times: 6.15 and 6.30pm. We later found out that this was so diners would enter in a more staggered pace vs all at once, but the entire dinner begins at the same time as a grand presentation for everyone. It was very funny and cute arriving at the restaurant. When we got out of the uber, we could not find the restaurant. Then, I hear a voice yell out "LE MOUSSO???" and I turned to see a gentleman waving us over who I later found out was the chef and owner of the restaurant (if this isn't super cute I don't know what is.) He was so excited and explained to us to the run-down of the evening. We were then escorted to our table by one of the staff, Leslie, who also happened to be their sommelier. Each course is brought out to each table at the same time by the entire staff and introduced by the chef in both French and English. Our menu that night: starter - cotton candy foie gras lollipop - light, textureful, melting middle (they tell you to eat it in one bite and you dont think you can but you CAN) huitre - poached oysters in cucumber soup - creamy, savory, paired with a "crouton" with baby asparagus cream asperge - asparagus w razor clam and mussel, using the last asparagus of the season oursin - sea urchin turned into cream, caviar atop, on brioche, with vinaigrette, hazelnut oil and maple syrup. this was definitely one of my top fav dishes of the evening omble - sous vide arctic char smoked hay, peas, onion oil sanglier - 3 wk aged wild boar, porcini mushroom stuffed w sausage stuffing, black garlic (might have been my favorite. that porcini mushroom was to die for) homard - lobster, burnt chive flower, bone marrow foam, horseradish leaf, capers canard - duck breast, fermented plums, rhubarb, burnt strawberry dusted w pepper, donut fried in duck fat stuffed with foiegras (um, yes??????) miel - ice cream bar of milk parfait, honey, chamomile, and cocoa butter champignon - mushroom cocoa crumble molasses stout beer, candy cap mushroom, hint of maple mignardises - cream puffs (I forgot the flavor of cream filling they used) and some sort of wild gooseberry/blueberry turned into a jelly I personally had a wonderful experience because of Chef Mousseau's hospitality. It was truly refreshing to see someone so passionate about their work. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone who loves great food, and wine. read more

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8.5/10 This place was not just a dinner, it was an experience from start to finish. I had never eaten at a restaurant where the chef was this intentional about the ingredients, plating, and overall dining experience. The flavors were experimental and the wine pairings complimented / enhanced everything. This dinner was one I will never forget. It was definitely expensive (~$400 with the wine pairing), so it is likely a restaurant I would only recommend experiencing once. read more

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Everything about this place is amazing! Service was top notch. Very knowledgeable staff, which is what you expect from a restaurant of this calibre. Very modern vibe and interesting table service! Music was to my liking as well. We will return to try the Summer Season menu. Merci! read more

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Le Mousso is a cool and unique dining experience that I would highly recommend. The energy of the service staff was contagious and added to the overall fun and relaxed vibe of the evening. Our server was Luana, who is so sweet and took time to interact with us. She even sent along some must-do recommendations in Montreal as we mentioned we were new to town. Unique concept of everyone eating each course at the same time. The chef addresses the audience at the start of each dish. I only wish I understood French! However, they did a great job in translating for us English speakers. Each dish was not only beautifully presented but also incredibly tasty and creative. To top it all off, the music selection was perfectly curated for a cool, chill, relaxed environment with hip hop artists like Wu Tang, Notorious BIG, etc. Overall, if you're looking for a non-stuffy fine dining experience with amazing food and a fun atmosphere, Le Mousso is the place to go. read more

I'm not a big fan of gastro-chemistry cuisine. I get it, it's an art form for others but when I have mushrooms, I like having them in their original form, not reconstituted as cotton candy or something. For what you pay, indeed the food is good, many different services and wine pairings with each service, the sommeliers and cooks take their work VERY seriously. Still maybe I'm old fashioned but I like having food that my grandparent could easily identify and not have to guess what's in front of me or have it explained for 5 minutes. I'm glad I came here and tried it but I don't feel the need to do it again. read more

A great tasting meal at Michelin quality! It is seafood heavy and definitely hit the spot for me! Price is very reasonable for this quality! 150/person (Canadian dollars!) Le Mousso is innovative, a depth of flavors and well balanced! I was so ready to write this place off because the reservation process was slightly irritating. I booked this about a month in advance and had to call to make the reservation. The staff was polite but be aware they will easily try to push you to their sister restaurant next door which is a la carte and not a tasting menu. I had to repeat multiple times that I want to eat at Le Mousso and not something else! We were kinda put off by this and almost wanted to cancel but luckily we did not! The food was amazing! This meal is 90% seafood but even the vegetables and meat (we had duck) were cooked and flavored perfectly! THIS is what I imagined Noma 2.0 seafood season would be but got extremely disappointed at Noma's one note flavor profile! Le Mousso does what Noma was unable to do with their seafood meal! They enhance each seafood instead of overpowering it with weird ingredients that sounds nice but taste horrible! My favorite were the grilled lobster on a stick! It had the perfect smoky flavor and the sauce balanced the lobster well. The most memorable was the tuna in raspberry shoyu sauce which was super refreshing! The uni, caviar and hazelnut was very unique and worked well especially with the endive! The peas 3 ways with saffron chip and egg yolk was amazing, fun and crazy appetizing! The bread with aged whipped butter was so good! Crunching outside, tender and soft inside and hot - how bread should be served! It came with a rose water whip to clean your hands after. The cod was perfectly cooked and so tender! The trout was probably my least favorite but still cooked well but slightly more salty than I would like. I thought the seafood would be the highlight but they seem to also really impressed me with the duck and mushroom! The mushrooms were cooked to a crunchy yet tender texture which I have never encounter before. The duck was seasoned well and was so good! The deserts were a good finish but I was so blown away by the seafood and duck, I thought the desserts were overshadowed. Another plus is that they offer half pour wine pairing which is great for the Asian glow people like us. It's 55/person for 1 oz pour instead of 85/person for 2 oz pour. I felt she was pretty generous with the pour - I almost couldn't finish all the alcohol! FYI for parent, they allow kids (my girl was two) but will be very persistent in trying to convince you to go to their sister restaurant instead. Make sure to call and let them know if you are bring your child. No high chair. The environment is upscale yet relaxing with moderate dance music to cover any minor unwanted noises . Must try if you plan to come to Montreal! read more

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Every so often you go to a place with absolutely no expectations, but come out surprised. One of the more well cooked balance seafood tasting menu I've had. Few options for wine pairing $55 for an ounce or $80 for 2oz. The dishes, only highlighting the ones I admire Shrimp gazpacho so clean to start the meal of and setting that seafood taste for the rest of dinner. Of course you had to follow with a little veggie in the way of grilled, blanched and raw peas combine giving you the char the crunch and the cooked taste. Lobster on a stick not much else to say right?!?!?! and what do they do with the better half of the lobster? Of course they purée the guts and make a broth with chunks of claws. Tuna with raspberries was an added dish. Beautiful presentation dark red and the contrast of the raspberry to show the tuna. Little soy and slice thin to perfection. Duck was fantastic tender and the combination of the mushroom. Every bite you get that awesome smoke and not dry. Wine pairing worth it, I think the $55 is not bad couple wines are pretty good. I'm not a wine connoisseur. So that's for someone to find out and tell us. If I'm ever back in Montreal, I know where I'll be dining. Until next time. repas délicieux read more

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Le mousso is currently doing takeout for covid-19. We ordered their thanksgiving menu and 28 day menu this week. I love the unique flavor combo's, platting and use of techniques and I wasnt sure how they would be able to replicate this as a takeout menu. Le menu's they have created are extradordinary and with just a little of preparation at home deliver just as good a meal as being in their restaurant. The only thing missing is their ambiance and service. The thanksgiving menu: -milk bread, very generous portion of 6 buns --chicken liver mousse green salad with curry mustard dressing - most inventive vinagrette I've had in a while! -charcoal brocolli with fennel -squash salad -cornbread with whipped honey butter mixture -Dauphinois patatoes with incredible creamy fine herb sauce- one of our favorite dishes! -tuna and daikon shaped as a rose with a soy dipping sauce - beautiful! -poultry ballotine with a supreme sauce -one dessert: chou pastry filled with cream and blueberries, The 28 day menu: -Tuna burger , so delicious! -tomato and sweet habanero salad -chips 2 desserts: white chocolate pudding and a cannele Highly recommend ordering from Le Mousso !! read more

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4.5 stars (if I could) as the flavor palette for several dishes overlapped a bit too often, and the price (250 CAD) is the highest for any tasting menu in Montreal, while not being the best restaurant in Montreal (Bouillon Bilk would get my vote there). That being said, Le Mousso is still a treat and an experience, and a really solid fine dining option for Quebec at large. What I liked the most: 1) In 138 Michelin restaurants, I have never ever been to one in which the chef and the sommelier will come out and make a speech in front of all diners about every single dish and drink you are served. I loved the theatricality of this! 2) Some of the dishes are completely eye-gasmic. 3) Even more importantly, several dishes are completely taste-gasmic! The onion cream caviar dish was one of the most delicious dishes I have ever had anywhere. The lobster taco, the cotton candy foie gras on a stick, and the 1st dessert (I forgot the name though the milk cream/custard was infused with a smoky-ness that was amazing, especially for a dessert!), were also exceptional. What I liked the least: 1) We arrived on time for our reservation, and the first course did not get served until nearly 1 hour later. The reason for this is the meal couldn't start until all diners were present in the restaurant, as diners are all served each course simultaneously. Not only did this delay the start, but throughout the meal, we would wait and wait for slower diners to finish their courses. When some diners are seemingly more interested in conversing than eating, that especially becomes a bit annoying. 2) As mentioned earlier, some of the flavor palettes across dishes were too similar. Both of the desserts were similar white cream/custards (one milk focused, one corn focused), and I would have liked to try something different for the 2nd dessert (something fruity, or chocolate-y). Several of the mains also had the same savory bourguignon sauce/taste, and I'm not sure why each dish wasn't more unique. 3) Each dish that just had one stand alone item (a piece of meat, a piece of fish, duck) was lacking. Clearly, the chef's intent is for you to focus on that item (since there are no sides), but when that item doesn't blow you away, you end up eating one block of meat or fish that isn't that special, and wish there was more creativity and ingredients in the dish. Overall, this still gets 4.5 stars from me, and I don't regret eating here at all, I just wish Le Mousso did a few things differently to go over the top. read more

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3* is given because of the price is way to pricey for what you get. This restaurant has been on my to go list for the longest time. I remember that when they opened a few years ago, their tasting menu was something like $65 or so. Now you need to pay $140/ person + $80 for wine pairing. Went there to celebrate my birthday and had high expectations. First 3 items on the menu (amuse bouche) was SOOOO good that I was really excited about the next dishes to come. Basically, my excitement stopped at the amuse bouche. Got served a scallop fish with some broth. They had cut a whole scallop into 4 slices and have us each 2 slices. Scallop was fresh so can't taste bad...there was nothing special to the broth except that it tasted very butter heavy. I can go on and on about the other dishes...really nothing special to them besides the fact that they are tiny. They are really one biters! And the wine...not even half a glass if given per pairing. Desserts were good...I guess the meal started and ended on a good note but nothing in between was worth mentioning. The worse is that they served bread and butter as part of one of the tasting menu dish! They are homemade but come on..:lots of restaurants serve in house baked bread with butter for FREE!!! Don't get me wrong...I'm not saying the food wasn't good. It was decent good but when you charge $140/person, you really expect it to blow your mind. Total for the night for 2 with wine pairing, taxes & tips included came down to ~$600. If money is no object and you want to give it a try, go ahead but if you simply want good food, then skip this place. Might be worth it for $70/person + $40 wine pairing but not more than that! I have been to much better restaurants and for a fraction of the cost. read more

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OMG Wonderfull 12 services, very original. The staff is amazing and so friendly. Everything was good but I especialy like the the Bettrave et gras de boeuf, the smoke and grill lobster humm so good. A gem to discover. The Morue et chou fermentė the combination just perfect. One of the 2 dessert Miel Sarrasin was a big surprise. Le Mousso as an Urban style but its very simple. I think they can do a little bit better for the deco... For the rest im satisfied. Make sure to have a reservation was almost full a wendsday evening read more

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I ended up at Le Petit Mousso by complete fluke since Le Mousso was complete for reservations. (Be warned the original Le Mousso has a horrible reservation system - by voicemail only- they call you back and let you know if you have a spot.) So when the manager called back to let me know there was no space - he recommend the sister site - le Petit Mousso that has been open for a little over 2 weeks. So, I decided to try out the sister site instead. Le petit Mousso is located in the same building as Le Mousso but to the left side. Industrial look, with weird throwback 90s r&b hits playing in the background. Really odd and doesn't really jive with the restaurant ambiance. We were seated quickly and given a menu listing tapas styled dishes similiar to Vin Mon Lapin. We pretty much tried everything on the menu- there was a large presence of seafood. All dishes were good to share for up to 4 people. My favourite was the asapargus and shrimp dishes. The cocktails had weird unappetizing names- but they proved me wrong. One of the cocktails had shitake syrup that was actually a quite nice with gin. The wine selection was a good one. A few other issues came up that I noticed. People from Le Mousso were dining in the sister site. It made no sense really you are at a complete different restaurant and I was told reservations were full at Le Mousso - kind of misleading, no? 2) when I tried pouring the wine for myself, some guy popped up and told me not to - and he would take care of it. I get he was trying to be professional but I don't need to be served everytime I fill my glass of wine. This site has a lot of potential - as the food quality was great comparable to the big guys like Joe Beef level, but they need to tweak little things like management and reservations, etc... to really give the full experience. On a happy note, I was able to make reservations for Le Mousso! read more

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Absolutely exquisite dinner that lives up to high expectations. The service was on point, professional and personable. The restaurant didn't really look like one but I say that in a good way. It felt like I was dining in a modern dining room at someone's chic home. I enjoyed this different approach to creating ambiance. And now for the food...all beautifully presented dishes that used different techniques, textures and combinations. The sauces were outstanding and added layers of complexity to each dish. For someone who doesn't like the texture of mushrooms, those were my favourite dishes! I have no idea what they did to them but it was delicious. There was a good balance of vegetables to seafood to meat to gluten and the order/progression of the dishes worked well. While the price of the tasting menu is steep, for a three hour plus dinner it was well worth the food and entertainment for a special occasion. read more

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Just went here last night w my husband. Its a set menu with 13 courses at $150 (no a la carte options) w $85 wine pairing , which we opted for. So all in this has been our most expensive dinner in a decade (the only meal more expensive was Abac in Barcelona in 2010 - 3 star michelin): $650 for 2. Was it worth it? No. Why? Lack of diverse flavours in food and poor wine pairings. What we ate: 1)Foie gras cotton candy (fun, a highlight), 2)Amuse bouches which were not memorable, 3) Sea urchin with caviar & chestnut & chestnut chips, sounds interesting but tasted dull, *note: I hate sea urchin so my take on it is likely biased* 4) 3 month aged beef -- a highlight as it had flavour 5)lobsters bbq on stick 6)homemade bread & butter 7) lobster (again) with tarragon 8) trout, lightly grilled on chive-ish sauce 9) cod, also grilled - a highlight 10) duck slices with mushrooms 11) dessert 1-rose sorbet and homemade white chocolate ice-cream 12) another dessert I can't recall 13) petit fours Wines--2 sparkling, all others high acidity whites & 1 pinot from alsace. All the wines were ok but pretty similar probably cause most of the dishes were similarly flavoured. I wanted more range & I prefer red wines so the pairings were a bust for me. Plus there were no veggies (if you didn't count the sauces) which is disappointing to me as it's nice to break up the meat with something lighter. The positives: great service & gorgeous presentation of each dish. Other negative: the decor was sparse and cold. Not very welcoming. read more

I was so excited to read online that Mousso opened a bar next door to its current location. I came here with my cousin and a friend. One is vegetarian and the other is on the Keto diet. That being said they still managed to find something to eat so that says something! It's pricy so we each ordered two-three plates and my cousin and friend left hungry. I, on the other hand, ordered two plates and shared one with my cousin and felt so full because the two dishes I ordered came with tons of bread and I ate all of it. The location was a bit confusing because it wasn't indicated very well which part of the establishment was Mousso and which part was Petit Mousso. We asked for Petit and they brought us to a room on the left which I immediately recognized from having been there once. Turns out what used to be Mousso is now Petit Mousso. So basically Petit Mousso is the room on the left and Mousso is the room on the right behind a curtain. My friend took me to Mousso for my bday and it was just heaven! One of the best bday gifts for sure! If you haven't gone, you need to go! So I was so excited to try Petit Mousso. Mousso only had a tasting menu but Petit allows you to select from a small menu. Both have different menus but are very similar in style. I read online that it was supposed to be fancy bar food but it's not at all. I def think it's more of a resto then a bar. For one thing they only have three signature cocktails and the rest are wine bottles that you can buy. The cocktails did not look appealing on the menu because i didn't recognize any of the alcohol names and there was weird stuff in the cocktails such as tomatoes! I ordered the third cocktail on the list and it was amazing! It had a liquor similar to aperol and it was decorated with pretty purple flowers on top. It was refreshing. Online I read that they offer snacks so in my head I was expecting fancy bar food like gourmet sliders and fries. They did have potatoes with cheese and truffles but for $15 I rather eat meat or fish for that price. I started off with the mousse de foie with elderberries and walnuts on top. It came with four big slices of bread and it was my favorite thing! So delicious! The perfect balance between sweet and salty! If you like foie gras definitely get this! I tried my cousin's doré (walleye) crudo and it was good! Light and lemony! The pieces of fish were so small. My friend had the cold soup with veggies inside (not a gaspacho). She said this was her favourite dish of the night. Secondly I ordered the raw lamb with tomatoes and onions. This dish also came with bread. My cousin said it tasted like tomato paste. I enjoyed it but it was definitely not a must have. My cousin then had the pea with sturgeon and this was better than lamb dish. Lastly we shared the beef short rib that is cooked for three days with their homemade ranch sauce and on a bed of greens. The beef was so good. It perhaps a tad too salty but I try not to add that much salt in my food at home. I loved the ranch sauce and Chinese celery that came with it. I left feeling full and satisfied but I think it was mostly due to the bread that I was full. The portions are very small so definitely get a few to share. The plating is superbe. The food looks like a work of art! I loved it and I definitely recommend it but honestly I probably would only come back for a special occasion because of the price. read more

This is a unique culinary experience with exquisite dishes made from local ingredients. The portions are not huge, but because of the variety and the amount of services, you do end up coming out of there full. One thing that is a little more unconventional is that everyone in the restaurant eats at the same time. That means each service is brought out at the same time. Whether you eat faster or slower doesn't matter. Needless to say, it will inevitably be a 3-hour long meal with interruptions in-between each dish because someone is at the front explaining how the meat is cooked, how the sauce is made, what is sprinkled on top, which region each ingredient is from, etc. There's also a detailed explanation of the wine pairing (should you decide to include that). It's creative, it's innovative, it's lavish, it's bougie... It's honestly absolutely fantastic, but it's not for everyone! read more

Couldn't wait to try out this new place and am thrilled that we got to try the 7 service fixed menu during le Mousso's soft opening. We were a party of 4 who reserved for 9h30 on a Thursday night. I called last minute to say we would could only make it for 10pm, thinking they would turn us down but instead they said no problem and that they would accommodate us without a problem. We really appreciated this. The place was packed upon arrival. Walking into the restaurant felt like walking into a friend's kitchen. The staff greeted us warmly and our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. I didn't really have any expectations although I heard good things about the chef's past work and was really hoping for a good experience. The tasting menu was a fixed 7 service meal. Every single plate was a work of art and meticulously put together. I really appreciated how much thought was put into the pairing of ingredients, tastes and textures. Everything was good, and 4 of the plates really impressed me. The mussels and tartar were to die for, and so was the dessert. It was a little pricey with taxes and tip but worth it for the experience. I really enjoyed the fact that you can finally enjoy fine dining in a completely unpretentious setting (the playlist was a good mix of mostly hip hop tracks). Would recommend it and am looking forward to going back. read more

Le Mousso - Canadian (New) Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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This restaurant has some very good qualities, such as the service, the originality and the decor which are all fine, but many bad sides. First, the concept: everybody gets served at the same time (about 40 seats, only one 10 course menu), meaning that your food has been waiting for some time before arriving to your table. Then you need to wait for the owner to present the wine and food to the entire restaurant before eating. So of course, your food is less hot by that time, and everything takes more time than it should (3.5 hours from arrival to then end). This makes it easier for them, but not for you the customer. Second, the chairs at the bar are uncomfortable, especially after 3.5 hours. My wife and I had back pain leaving the restaurant. Third, the food is original, but definitely not up to standards. Some of the dishes had different components that were supposed to be mixed together and were great eaten separately, but were not good when combined together. Also, the lobster was overcooked, some of the other dishes way too salty, and some were simply meh. Overall, this place is expensive and positioned as a great restaurant, but fails to deliver. At that price, there are much better options. read more

This place was absolutely amazing and exceeded our expectations. Came here on a Friday night with my boyfriend and we were absolutely blown away. There is only one choice and it is the tasting menu. Small dishes of the chefs choosing. The plates were so beautiful, we eat with our eyes first! And the taste matched the beauty. We started with beverages I got the Chinatown which tasted amazing and had absinthe in it, my boyfriend had a beer, there was only one choice, red stripe, but that was fine! When our amuse bouche came it was insane. 3 dishes with the theme of charcoal. My personal favourite was the cotton candy with foie gras inside, but all of them were mind-blowing. On one of the dishes we found a fly, we told the waiter, just expecting an apology. But he went above and beyond to correct what was out of his control. The service made the amazing meal even better. The chicken and mushroom dish was to die for. Usually I don't like to eat chicken at restaurants because it can be dry, but it melted in my mouth. The lamb dish was also amazing, so tender and the sauces were divine. We literally wiped each dish clean it was all so amazing. Dessert was also very interesting. I prefer my desserts not to be overly sweet and they delivered. Really unique flavors I would never have thought to combine. All in all, I definitely recommend this place, especially for a special occasion. Food and service was exceptional. read more

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I went to this place with my hopes up high.... Now i can not say i was disappointed...of course not!!! But i was hoping it was the best place i have ever been.... and its not. The service was great, the Sommelier did a great job on pairing the wine.!!! We took the 11th dish with the extra truffle .... But i what really did surprise me ... was the dessert..!!!! This is a must to all foodies out there ...and it totally deserves more than 4 stars ... just not 5 to my liking read more

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I ve been wanting to come here for a while. I know that their reputation is phenomenal and really glad I finally made reso for dinner. The space is modern. The staff is very friendly, enthusiastic and helpful. They seem to be having great fun working which is an amazing thing to see. I could feel their positive vibe (and they should because this is 2 days after their Laurier win) The concept is simple: everyone eats the same thing! I have signaled them in advance about a need for glutenfree friendly and they absolutely took care of my request. Everything that had gluten, they replaced it with something else just as delicious. We took cocktails to start: The mushroom miso & the parsley basil, both made with gin. WOW! I especially loved the charred mushroom slices atop the drink. The food was frigging amazing! Great flavor balance in every bite. Almost everything was fish & seafood except for the chicken and beef. Very well executed in terms of herbs & spices. Some surprising matching as well like the cucumber & white chocolate ganache dessert: whaaaattttt!!!!! Wow wow wow! We also took the wine pairing service and everything was on point (i would suggest taking the half size if you are here mid-week lol!!!) I would definitely come back and highly recommend this restaurant. Treat yo self! read more

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We had an amazing experience at Le Mousso! I am allergic to Wheat, Corn and Soy and they made a special menu for me and my boyfriend. Each bite was amazing! read more

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Maybe 4 1/2 stars? Some really good things and one miss. So from that, hard to give 5 stars in my book. But creative and interesting things, so of course one or two might not work for everyone. I think it is always good to be challenged a bit and that is what this sort of place does. Visually everything was a treat for the eyes. Most dishes were nicely balanced and had good flavors. Excellent service, great wine pairings. We can't stop raving about the halibut dish we had, the butter milk vinaigrette totally elevated the dish. The pepper meringue was inspired and made the first dessert extra special with the buttermilk ice cream, that was something to dream about! The uni pie was interesting and a good play on who your eyes see something different than you taste. Really, the only disappointment was the duck. Nothing really going on there. But since the menu is always changing, I would go back and try the next set of creations. Well worth it! read more

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This is by far the best meal and dining experience that I've ever had in Montreal. You can only take the tasting menu which changes based on season and availability of the ingredients. You should take the wine pairing, to me it was the best part of the experience, almost to the point where I found the wine surpassed the food. The dessert which was ice shavings made from raspberry kombucha with bits of caramel. It was the perfect combination of sweet and fresh. By far one of the best desserts I've had. Please don't hesitate to come here and encourage this restaurant. It is on the pricey side but you won't regret it. In the contrary you'll be raving about how good it was. read more

What a great resource for Montreal. If you seek 3 hour+, high-quality adventures in gastronomy, book it. And don't even consider not taking the optional pairing, it was perfect (wine from all over the world, sake and even a mead made with buttermilk). The cocktails were also exceptional. I've added images of menu and each course. Loved: Unique, and at times challenging, 11 courses (+1 optional) tasting menu. Informal atmosphere Truly excellent service, friendly and well choreographed Good value Questioned: Loud music in the dining room. I'm in two minds about this as it seems like a feature for the chefs, which is an interesting idea, but it made it hard to hear the conversation sometimes. read more

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Deliciously executed tasting menu with well trained staff ensuring impeccable service. Dishes were innovative without being gimmicky or outlandish, which I find some restaurants have trouble with. The sommelier was extremely knowledgeable and had funny anecdotes about the wines. My only recommendation would be to set aside a good 4 hours if you have a 9 pm reservation as the service slows down at the end of the night making the last few courses trickle in. read more

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Where do I start? For one, I am in love with the casual atmosphere of this gastronomic restaurant. The chef walks around with his beanie and talks to customers without pretension, the waiters are down-to-earth, and if you go to the bathroom and pass by the kitchen, it's awesome to see how much the staff is having fun. The surprise menu is an adventure, and some dishes are very audacious (I mean, a dessert with beetroots, chocolate and goat cheese? Who does that?). The menu is cryptic: it only lists the main ingredients but says nothing about how they're cooked or how they'll be used together. Surprisingly, for a gastronomic restaurant, the 11-course meal left us quite full. For the experience we got, the price was very reasonable. I won't spoil the surprise by describing the plates in too much details, but I was pleased to see that there was a strong theme around which the meal revolved. Elements of the forest and nature (pine branches, stones, minerals, grass, wood, shrubbery) were a leitmotiv, masterfully incorporated into a feast for the five senses. The plates often combined many surprising ingredients together. I mentioned the beetroot/chocolate/goat cheese combo, but there was the equally audacious mushroom + maple taffy, and foie gras + cotton candy. Other plates were more tame (such as the harissa and lamb, with a carrot macerated in butter), but quite eclectic in influence. There was a loaf of homemade bread, with its homemade butter, and right before, there had been a duo of perfectly seared scallops in their pearly shells; the rustic standing alongside the fancy. I especially loved the special emphasis on locally-sourced products. The only downside was the seating; we were sitting at a 6-people table with 2 other couples, and we kept getting spoilers from seeing the plates served to the people on our left. The only thing we could do was to completely avoid looking to our left. We'll definitely come again when the menu changes. read more

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We had the worst experience of our holidays at the Mousso - it was so bad that it has been a running joke since then (and yes, I am aware that I seem to be the only Yelper to think so...) First of all, there were really, really a lot of sea products - in the same day, we ate oysters, urchins, clam, fish eggs (and that's not including the actual fishes). Since it is a set surprise menu, it is a bit of a risk if you are not that much of a sea person. Second, most of the dishes ranged from bland (a potato just cooked in hay, with no seasoning whatsoever) to bad (a wayyyy oversalted white fish) to disgusting (stag heart, dried up then grated over a plate). There is a line between inventive cuisine and dishes gone wrong, and the Mousso was on the bad side the night we visited. Desserts were good though - less creative, but way better tasting. Service was friendly, but a little unorganized - we had to wait 20 mn to get our (reserved) table - during which they kindly offered us a drink on the house -, then the time between each plate seemed quite random. Oh, also, the restaurant was way too cold and the music way too loud - but at this point, it was just one more fail to laugh about. If you are looking for a nice restaurant for a special occasion (as we were), try Bouillon Bilk - we loved it! And it costs the same price: ~80 Canadian dollars for the degustation menu, excl. tips and taxes. read more

My date and I attended Le Mousso's event/collab. With Toronto's Canis. The atmosphere is industrial chic and laidback (don't arrive too fancy). This is in contrast with the meticulously prepared meals on the tasting menu, which all packed a punch of flavor despite their deceptively small size. We accompanied our meal with their own wine pairings. The selected wines were, I assume, selected for their funkiness (i.e. unfiltered characters). The staff was knowledgeable, but at times seemed flustered and disorganized. Nonetheless, the restaurant is a Montreal gem that perfectly encapsulates the city's vibe. read more

I really enjoyed this place. In my opinion, the price is very reasonable given the food and the overall experience. My group and I ordered the 10 course menu (only baseline option) and some of us also ordered an extra optional course. In terms of actual dishes, among the 11 I received, I found 3 to be outstanding, 2 to be excellent, 3 to be solid, and 1 to be a disappointment. The other 2 courses were tiny bites that were enjoyable but I don't find them to "move the needle" in terms of my overall experience. The outstanding dishes were a sea urchin tarte and the two desserts. The tarte was incredible and its sea urchin filling was eye-opening - it embodies several tastes that I associate w/ foie gras but also preserves a uniqueness because, among other things, it is lighter and more colorful. The two dessert dishes were: (1) a buttermilk ice cream with a duo of strawberry coulis and thin pepper meringue (just wonderful) and (2) a camomille (and milk?) popsicle with crumbled bits of maple sugar and frozen foie gras sprinkled on top (a nice refreshing way to finish the meal - the use of maple and foie in the dish exhibited restraint and, consequently, these elements managed to play a deliciously supporting rather than overpowering role in the dish). The excellent and solid dishes had great elements but also incorporated slightly odd components which didn't jive with my pallette. We all have different pallettes so this assessment almost surely would vary from person to person. Regardless, this experience is par for the course at ambitious restaurants that constantly change their menu (even the very best ones). The disappointing dish was a halibut topped with smoked chanterelles that was accompanied with a heirloom onion, brocoli puree (and sauce?), and the leaves of some sort of flower. The most disappointing element of the dish was the fish. I presume it was salt cured and, possibly, rehydrated (though I may be wrong). The end result: it was excessively salty (remark: I usually love salt) and the texture approached that of a paste. Everyone at the table agreed that this was their least preferred dish. Don't take this the wrong way though, one disappointment over the entire N-course meal is perfectly acceptable to me. Beyond the taste experience, I'd like to add that all the dishes were aesthetically beautiful and the service was extremely pleasant and accommodating. I will definitely revisit Le Mousso in the near future. read more

Le Mousso - Canadian (New) Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

A mind-blowing gastronomic experience. I love restaurants with fixed menus because I generally want to try multiple dishes. We took the 11-course tasting menu with wine accompaniment. It was absolutely brilliant. Highlights include the sea urchin pie and the foie gras, maple and chamomile dessert. The atmosphere was relaxed and all is served on hand-made plates and bowls. The taste of each bite was elevated by the different textures. All in all, it was an edible artistic experience. read more

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Incredible! Extremely creative and very well executed dishes! Sea urchin pie was quite memorable...visually and by taste! Roasting potatoes by flaming hay tableside while explaining the dish, what?! Service was top notch! Wine pairing was well done! Communal style seating, but don't be shy...everyone is there for good food and good company! You will not be disappointed! read more