The last time I had been to Pincette was two years ago, and am pleased to report it was just as…read moregood as the last time I went! My husband and I walked in on a Friday night and while it was busy, we were still able to get a table. We ordered a variety of bites to enjoy, including the seafood poutine which was a very generous portion! The Octopus was cooked perfectly and we really enjoyed the sauce it was served with. The tartare was delicious as well. Everything was high quality and reasonably priced. Service was friendly and efficient, but we didn't feel rushed by any means.

Located in the heart of Old Montreal, Pincette is a clever play on the word "tweezers", in this…read morecase referring to lobster claws. And, that's the exactly the focus here: Lobster Rolls, Canadian Oysters and plentiful seafood selections. The freshness and distinctive quality of these delicacies make Pincette an emerging staple of the area. Having opened in 2021 as part of a local restaurant group, the dishes are crafted by Chef Khelil Ben Ammar and his team. Paired with a list of Canadian wines, this is a great spot for pairing Quebequis cold climate varietals with the delicate flavors of local seafood. The environment has a "medieval cozy" vibe, with exposed stone walls and contemporary design details. An excellent establishment for seafood lovers.

Was there on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Honestly surprised that there are not more reviews on…read morehere as it was about as a perfect meal/night as I've had at a restaurant. Went there with my brother and sat at the bar. Bartender/server whose name escapes me (Eric? Tall dude with curly hair and a stache) poured excellent cocktails, was extremely knowledgeable about the wine and food and kept our glasses full. We ordered the seafood tower, the Crab toast, and the octopus. They were all obscenely good. Good bottle of wine and too much amaro at the end. Got to meet Chuck Hughes. He was super nice and fun to chat with. The rest of the staff, although not directly "responsible" for us, were taking care of business. Helping each other, making others aware of what is needed at other tables, and all trying their very best to make everyone's night as wonderful as possible. Everyone we came across seemed happy to be there. Ownership should be proud. Thanks for the awesome night. We will be back!

My husband and I visited Garde Manger with my sister and brother-in-law on January 1st for my…read morehusband's birthday. We were greeted at the door and our coats were taken and hung up. We were shown to our table, which was near the entrance in the perfect spot. I loved how they have a curtain at the entrance, so that although it felt like -20 with the windchill, we didn't notice once when people entered or exited. Our waitress introduced herself right away and took our cocktail orders. When she delivered our drinks, she explained how the chef's tasting menu worked and left us for a few minutes to decide which option we would like. We chose 'tier 3' which included a pasta course and extra caviar. Everything we had was amazing, from the seafood tower, to the beef carpaccio, to the hanger steak. It was so much food, we thought we would all burst by the end. The waitress was outstanding and was completely engaged with us throughout the evening. She added so much to our experience. We opted for the wine pairings and she gave us 3 wines as well as an amaro at the end. All in all, it was a meal to remember with a price tag of just under $2,000. Well worth it. We highly recommend this for a special occasion dinner.

Food - amazing. The waiter (Renault) said lamb was their specialty and he wasn't wrong. Fantastic…read morefood. The service we had was absolutely perfect too. The icing on the cake was that they had live music singing a range of jazz and classical music.

Lorenzo was Amazing so friendly ! Service -food - our server…read morewas great ! Thank you for amazing hospitality and experience!

Great service, food and ambiance ! They are known for their aged steaks which are prominently…read moredisplayed. It's in a great location in the downtown and within a nice hotel. The steaks were delicious and done right. The atmosphere was delightful and vibrant. All the staff were great and accommodating. Solid 4-4.5 stars

This was a delicious dinner and really nice location for a romantic dinner. The food was delicious…read moreand there was a nice pace between one dish to the next. The server also allowed me to sample the wine first before pouring which I really liked. However we are left feeling conflicted. While we were happy with the meal and service the price we were charged at the end was a surprise. We chose this location and not the nearby Portuguese place that we had originally planned because we had learned about the $59 "Happening Gourmand" meal. I know wine is not included along with gratuity. But nowhere on the menu did it mention that for the main course if you choose the steak it will cost an additional $20. If I had known that I would have had the fish. So just be certain on what you are paying for and being charged because this was very sneaky and wasn't told about the price difference until the bill arrived. Oh..... and they made two mistakes with my fiancée desert. First it was the wrong item and second she had asked for it to go because it was getting late.

I was really excited to visit Maison St. Paul after reading fantastic reviews and seeing their…read moreenticing menu. Unfortunately, when I arrived, I found a notice on the door indicating that the restaurant was currently closed, even though it was supposed to open at 5 PM according to Yelp. I understand these things happen, and I appreciate their communication. I'm looking forward to dining here in the future and will update my review once I have the chance to experience it properly. For now, just a heads-up for fellow diners!

Still dreaming of my dinner here! Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. We came with…read morea group for their F1 Grand Prix price fixe as it was more reasonable than others. Service was phenomenal and our waiter checked in frequently with us. The food was absolutely immaculate. My favorite starter was the salmon crudo. For the main, two people carried out a mouth dropping spread of tiger shrimp, scallops, grilled octopus, lobster, lamb chops and a tomahawk. More than enough food for the 6 and everything was cooked perfectly- octopus wasn't chewy and the meats were super flavorful and tender. They were very accommodating to dietary restrictions as well. They had a DJ and lively atmosphere after dinner so we stayed and got bottle service. Fun spot with great food is always a winner in my eyes. I will definitely be coming back next time I'm in Montreal!

18 Jun2022 I was able to get a 9:30 pm reservation on the…read moreheated patio. Walking distance into old port from our hotel. Our server Clarisse promptly got us water & set up, Friendly, English speaking. We started w/ oysters .... Split a Caesar salad. 2 of the most well prepared Fillet Mignon steaks with grilled veggies and a delicious delicate squash purée. Awesome..and well priced especially for a tourist local. The entire area is alive with people and beautiful flowers... Excellent..

We were promptly seated but that was the highlight of the experience. We waited about 15-20 minutes…read moreuntil we flagged down a waiter to take our order. Then our appetizer (oysters) arrived but our wine did not. After we watched the adjoining table who arrived after us received their drinks and entrees (but no silverware), I waved down first a busboy and then the maître d', we finally received our warm Sauvignon Blanc that I can only imagine had been sitting at the bar for quite some time. After we finished our wine and our entrees had still not arrived, we asked for the check explaining that we didn't care to wait any longer but instead, after another wait, they brought us our meal. The food was overcooked and barely warm - likely from the extended time under a headlamp and the salad was okay but nothing you couldn't get anywhere else. Given, Place Jacques-Cartier is a tourist spot but this was some of the worst service I have ever experienced at this price point.

We were out exploring Old Port the first full day in Montreal. While visiting a wine bar I asked a…read morelocal gentleman for a roof top suggestion. He gladly took us for a walk to the William Gray hotel. I Love meeting people who friendly to outsiders! The rooftop was extremely busy with other F1 fans. I grabbed a bar seat and my friend stood beside. We quickly struck up conversation with other guests and order glasses of wine. Neither of us were starving but I always order oysters when on the menu. As soon as the bar tender brought the tray I noticed the shells were dry . The type of oyster was not deep belly but none the less don't lose all the wonderful juice when shucking! The first oyster I tasted also had a significant piece of shell.When the bartender came round for more wine I explained I was not interested in the rest of the oysters. She apologized and brought another order that were not dry. We really appreciated her hospitality. Perche is a chic and lovely spot to enjoy city and water views when in Montreal.

Charming rooftop. Awesome drink, food and service. They sent me beignet for belated birthday. I…read moreordered the Cauliflower entree and the the sauce was hypnotic. My friend liked her Udon as well. It was loud until they opened the patio cover... overall, lovely experience.

Anthony our server was an absolute pleasure. what a lovely…read morerestaurant with old school service and vibes. The BEST shrimp and garlic and sardines. I normally don't even really like sardines and most of what we had but it all was delicious.

What an amazing dining experience my husband and I had at Solmar during a recent visit to Old…read moreMontreal...Every element was sheer perfection! Having visited Portugal in late 2023, we decided to see how they compared ...The food was absolutely scrumptious, and the ambiance so warm and welcoming! Soraya was very pleasant, and made our dining experience so special and memorable. We look forward to seeing them all again on our next visit to OM. If you're looking for something really wonderful and delicious Solmar is the perfect choice. Kudos to the entire staff...

I used to live in Ft Worth and passed the Keg constantly. I finally ate in old montreal with my…read morefamiky. It was delicious. I like well done steak and ordered the chicago. I was never so pleased! Thank you! Great meal, great service, great sides.

Service was wonderful, waiter was super friendly and helpful! The ambiance was lovely, chill,…read morelowkey, quiet vibe. And finally the food, these prime rib appetizers were delicious, I think it was a special. The chicken was tasty as well! Would return!

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.

This place is an absolute must. We wandered in on a Sunday night, and the bar staff kept us…read moreentertained the whole evening. My only regret is not finding it earlier in our Montréal adventure. Honestly, I'd plan another trip just to come back to Barroco. The vibe is cozy, charming, and delightfully quaint. The drink menu is funky, original, and flat-out fun. The music is spot-on--enough to make you want to dance in your seat without drowning out conversation. The food looked incredible too, but sadly we'd already eaten and were leaving the next morning. Bottom line: don't skip this gem while you're in Montréal--or you'll be kicking yourself all the way home. Pass on the tourist traps--this is the Montréal memory you actually want.