Let's start off with the highlights of the experience: the service. For each course, our servers were patient when one of us had to step away from the table and made sure to check in with us. Honestly, I didn't think the food was worth the hype or price we made even for a Michelin-rated restaurant. For instance, one dish underwhelmingly was a puddle of cheese foam with a spinach leaf covering a bed of beans. While some dishes were presented nicely and matched the elegant atmosphere, each dish lacked flavour and left us disappointed. read more

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Excellent cooking! This integrates local ingredients with modern flair. Most everything was outstanding. I was a little disappointed that I was poured a wine by the glass that was twice as much as the others without being informed which is always frustrating when the bill arrives. Also I have an allergy and the kitchen replaced the meat I cannot eat with dry aged duck which I found I could not eat it was so tough but they remade the dish with mushrooms and it was tasty. Otherwise, I was trying to make indelible food memories because everything was so tasty that I wanted it to last so much longer than just the meal! Nice textures and flavors playing together well. This was a three hour meal for five courses which was a little slow but not too bad. Also of note, the restaurant serves bread from a local baker rather than making their own but it is very good. read more

Amazing food, warm and professional service. The food is beautiful to look at and tasty. The menu is secret and is 5 courses. We are asked for allergies, one of us is lactose intolerant and another doesn't eat beef. This altered their menus slightly compared to mine, as I had no substitutions. The special for the night was a chanterelles course for 15$, we all took it. When it came out, it had guinea fowl and scallops in it, I thought it was so funny how they undersold the dish, the waitress only talked about the chanterellles. The chanterelle dish was my favorite of the night... it was a pleasant surprise. The food is well cooked, I can't remember all the ingredients but every dish was solid, every element seemed to be researched and harmonized well. We took the wine pairing as well, all the wines were good on its own, but the only pairings that really shone for me was the fish course and the dessert course. For the fish, the wine made the dish taste different, which I liked very much. As for the dessert, it made the wine taste less sweet, which I like also. The menu changes with market availability. We are given a copy of the menu as a keepsake with our bills, which I thought was a nice touch. read more

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Walking into Mastard, you are basked in calm, elegance, modernity, and softness. The curved lines of the siting areas are framing a path through the restaurant, and a central painting on back wall seems to summarize the colours and ideas of the place. The menu changes with the seasons, and we entrust ourselves to the chef and his team, duly listed on a welcome card. First came the apetizer, a pretty slice of vibrant green on flaky dough, which revealed comforting quiche-like flavours. The custard was beyond smooth. Then came a little hidden trove of pearl-like vegetables and legumes, under chard (I think) and chicken foam. Again, comforting flavours and a little playfulness. The second dish took advantage of the corn season: fresh corn in soup and kernels, tender scallops, and a burst of 'nduja heat to balance the sweetness. Third came an absolutely fantastic trout, decadently tender, under an equally juicy slice of heritage tomato. The miso was smooth and harmonious; each bite was incredulously good. The meat dish featured guinea fowl, tender and flavourful under its thin crispy skin, a delicious sausage (give me 20!) and a little vegetable construction. Then, at last, came the blindingly brilliant light of the dessert: raspberry, pureed without seeds, a cool quenelle of sorbet, and a custard. Deceptively simple, yet the first spoonful sent my eyes upwards (and I uttered some sound). The tartness was balanced by the perfect smoothness of the sweet custard, but it is really the pure intensity of the fruit that stamped this dish in my memory. I am biased toward raspberries, but it was unexpected for the dessert to be this strong! It was a wonderful meal, with great respect for the ingredients (some of their provenance is listed in the souvenir card at the end), as well as a refined honesty. I didn't fully follow all the elements in the dishes, but there is a generosity in the craft and a kindness in the service that lets you trust them fully. I'm a fan! Mastard is an interesting name, perhaps referring to a gentle giant? read more

Came here a few weeks ago to see and taste what the Michelin-star fuss was all about. Was pleasantly surprised to find that the food was excellent (appreciated the emphasis on local ingredients and the bread from the bakery next door), service was attentive, and that despite the restaurant's newfound fame, there's still an element of down-to-earthness and authenticity in their presentation and service that makes it feel welcoming and accessible. The interior is minimalist, modern, and not too over-the-top; there aren't too many tables, so it feels intimate and cozy. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Very affordable for a Michelin-star restaurant as well, definitely worth a visit! read more

This was possibly the best meal I have ever had and only wish I lived closer so I could go back! It is nearly impossible to find a 5 course chef tasting menu that takes into account dietary restrictions so when I saw that Mastard did this I absolutely had to make a reservation. The entire team was so accommodating in making my meal Gluten Free and my partner's meal shellfish free. Each chef also confirmed when delivering the meal that they were giving the right dishes to us which was greatly appreciated. We opted in for the wine tasting which perfectly matched each course and our waitress did a great job of explaining each wine with great details on tasting notes and where it was from. Each wine was also very unique and not common to what I would normally see out and about (i.e. a sparking dark pink rose). A reservation is a must - we saw another couple walk in and they were turned away as they really only seem to do one seating per night as the meal takes ~2 hours. We were the only English speaking couple there but again the staff was super accommodating and it was appreciated. The building is very unassuming and we walked by it a few times before we realized which door we needed to go to but look for the black awning and you're in the right spot! Thank you Mastard for an incredible meal and helping me celebrate my birthday! read more

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Mastard was incredible. If any restaurant in Montreal deserves a Michelin star, it's this place. Incredible food is paired with interesting and unique wines. The staff is great, too, especially Jayson the bartender, and the funny girl who's as washing dishes by hand whose name I didn't get. read more

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Amazing dinner. Perfection. Wine pairings were excellent. Very thoughtful staff. Loved it. read more

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One of the best experiences I've had in a while! I've heard so many things about this spot and had high expectations from the former chef of Manitoba, and I can tell you that from the service to the wine up until our last bite, this meal was definitely memorable! We opted for the tasting menu and wine pairing ( it was the holidays after all ); every plate was nicely executed and perfectly complex and oh so tasty! The space itself isn't exactly wow but this restaurant was definitely worth my detour.. read more

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After a trip to Montreal and QC filled with delicious food, Mastard remains my favorite meal. Perfectly prepared, interesting, thoughtful- beginning to end, each plate showed attention to detail and highlighted local products. The progression was really nice, and the wine pairings truly complimented each course. It was one of the best tasting menus I have ever experienced. It was well worth the cost, as well. Service was friendly and felt casual, yet everything was executed in such a refined way, to mirror the food. I highly recommend this restaurant, and will certainly return! read more

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Went to Mastard last week while on vacation with friends. They couldn't have been nicer. Philip was our main server and very informative about the restaurant in general. They accommodated the friends who keep kosher (no meat or shellfish). The tasting menu was a perfect amount and every dish was delicious. The lettuce pie is amazing. Only wish we lived in Montreal so could go back soon! read more

Mastard - Our menu - Canadian (New) Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Mastard on our last night visiting Montreal! The service was excellent, as was the pacing of the 5-course tasting dinner. It's the only option, but it's the only one you need. The standouts of the evening were the arctic char and the apple dessert. We enjoyed eating too much to take photos, but there are others available if you look for them. The wine pairings were creative, appropriate, and delicious. read more

Mauvais, cher et bruyant. Nous avons pris le menu accord mets/vin à 5 services et c'est allé de mal en pis. Partant d'une entrée pas mal en dégringolant tout au long du repas. Plats mal assaisonnés, mal présentés, c'est très brouillon comme cuisine. Et même les vins étaient médiocres et je parle en connaisseur. Une mauvaise expérience facturée $400. Nous n'y retournerons jamais et découragerons tous nos amis d'y aller. read more