I'll update this review for O Cantinho based on a recent enough visit. It's hard for me to find…read morePortuguese restaurants I like since I prefer the mid-range ones that cook a little bit of everything. That means you have to discard the few high end ones with small portions, the authentic ones with gruff personnel on the Plateau, and the Portuguese grilled chicken places that hipsters might frequent. I came in and it mostly looked the same, but a little different. Maybe it's that there was more focus on the pick-up counter area in front than on the restaurant, which wasn't that crowded. I was going to get a cut of meat, but then looked at the menu and they had a nice platter of chicken with salad, small potatoes, and started you out with some bread and olives. I was assured it wasn't spicy, so that's what I ordered. I like that they carry Sumol, a citrus flavored Portuguese soft drink that comes in 3 flavors, so I also got a can of Sumol. There were no complaints about the meal because it was good. The chicken had a mild glaze on it, the potatoes tasted "interesting," and the salad is always the simple kind with only a few additional ingredients. The service was sort of stale. They got things done, but it wasn't like the service of my first visit here. However, the prices were fair. The interior is airy and clean and, in time, more people were showing up for a sit down dinner. They really pissed me off between this time and the last time at which I actually ate here and, while I should factor this into its rating, I won't. O Cantinho is not that close to the center of Montreal. It is out by the 40, the Autoroute Metropolitaine, which sits in the middle of the Ile de Montreal and the restaurant is in the Villeray - St.-Michel area. On 2 past visits in different years, I drove all the way up to the restaurant, only to find all their windows covered with paper. There was no written indication of what was going on. Again, that was on 2 visits! This time, I called them before heading over there, for which I used the Metro to St.-Michel, and asked, "Are ... you ... open?" They were, so it's still a viable business. I asked with normal inflection and not a testy one as inferred above, and they seemed bothered that I was even calling for this. If you went to Portugal, Brazil, another Lusophone location, or simply on vacation, you need to display it prominently on your website, write something on the exterior of the restaurant, and add a recording to your business phone telling people of a temporary closure ... in three languages. Not doing so is inconsiderate. O Cantinho is authentic. If I ever return, I will again call before going over there. Because they fill a niche I like, have respectable food, and the pricing is fair, I will hold their rating at 4 stars.

Great portugaise meals, sardine and octopus are excellent. Quick service, highly recommendedread more

Don't like to sit alone in a restaurant so I like places that offer takeout. This place uses a…read moreservice to take online orders, ideal when going back to the hotel. Tonight was really good: the crab soup actually had crab, the kamikaze maki had solid tuna, not tartare, and the pad that had plenty of shredded chicken and six nice size shrimp. Everything beat my expectations, the noodles in the pad thai were compressed into a bloc, which I had to tear apart. Notwithstanding the noodles, everything tasted amazing. But, if you go make it a Thursday evening. Twice I have been really happy with my order, but once it was pretty bad, with my food lukewarn, fried apples rubbery, no tea that was supposed to be with the table d'hote. Not to sound sexist, but both Thursdays the staff in the dining room was female; the Tuesday night, I think it was, there were two guys and they didn't even bother with utensils. And the ladies gave me a 10% discount! No idea about the kitchen staff, but again Thursday night rocks. Definitely going back for more. PS: Bring your own wine. Most restaurants in the area allow that, but I don't know of they licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.

Great discovery near my hotel. Truly excellent spring rolls, and the lemongrass beef curry was…read moredelicious. Very subtle flavors and fresh ingredients. It also serves sushi, although I didn't sample that. Maybe on my next trip to Montreal! Wonderful example of a neighborhood restaurant. Very clean. Highly recommended.

What a lucky find this intimate French-influenced Moroccan restaurant was for Jamie W and me. The…read moreneighborhood of Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie would've been a remote journey from our hotel had there not been a nearby tiki bar we had a hankering to try. We didn't have a reservation, so we were lucky to get a table pretty much when we walked in. Their streamlined menu offered several temptations. The tajine creations were recommended, but we decided to share two other appetizing dishes. First up was the C$29 Friday Couscous with a particularly tender Lamb Shoulder and a bounty of seasonal vegetables which featured Tokyo turnips, chickpeas, currants, charred zucchini, and sauteed carrots (Photo 7). Complimenting this savory main dish was a signature item, the C$19 Roasted Sicilian Eggplant. It was braised with ratatouille, chermoula, and crispy fava beans (Photo 9). Full of umami flavor, this was a particularly satisfying vegan dish. We were so pleased with our choices that we ordered the C$14 Jouhara, crunchy layers of phyllo pastry over an orange blossom scented custard, topped with slivered almonds and pomegranate kernels (Photo 8). Overall a definite winner replete with personable service. FOOD - 5 stars...Moroccan food done right AMBIANCE - 4 stars...compact but comfy and not crowded SERVICE - 5 stars...very personable and not intrusive TOTAL - 5 stars...a true Mediterranean gem in an otherwise quiet neighborhood RELATED - Exploring Montreal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/7l35gtAlgg

I've had Moroccan food a few times but never in Montreal. We decided to try Darna Bistroquet with a…read morefriend that lives in town. You'll find them nearby Automne Boulangerie We dropped in on a Wednesday evening (with 5:30pm reservations). The inside is warm and inviting. There's also a small terrasse out front. Service is friendly. The menu is small; 10 tapa style dishes and two desserts. They also offer a $58.00/person discovery menu (4 services). Our waitress informed us that each service gets you 2-3 dishes. - 2x Pain rghaief ($3.00 each) - flat bread was soft and good for soaking up the sauces. - Aubergine grillée ($17.00) - this was amazing! Eggplant were perfectly grilled and the eggplant purée underneath (similar to a baba ganoush) was the perfect compliment. Fresh, light and summery. - Bourgots grillées ($17.00) - whelks are rare to find. Delicious with a great bite. The mint and pickled onion on top elevated the dish. - Tajine pleurotes ($18.00) - another fantastic vegetable dish. The oyster mushrooms had a firm, bouncy texture. Very impressed. - Haricots jaunes ($15.00) - the plainest in flavour of the five dishes that we ordered. - Poulet cornouaille ($19.00) - cornish hen was tender but mild in seasoning. The spinach underneath reminded us of collard greens. Very enjoyable. Great flavours and an overall solid meal. I wouldn't classify it as authentic Moroccan but I'd come back again to DB. 4.5 stars.

Situated not too far outside of Montréal. Easy to find. Very quaint and plenty of space for all…read moresized groups. Large area to walk around and tour the facilities. The food is still the star of the show. Plenty of options for all diets. The mains were my favourite. The chicken was amazing. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful with selections. I'd live to go back in the winter.

This was my first experience with the seasonal harvest menu at Cabane à Sucre Au Pied de Cochon,…read moreand it was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Every dish was beautifully presented, full of flavour, and felt true to the season. We started with the artichoke salad with coppa and stracciatella fresh, creamy, and well balanced. The mi-cooked trout with beurre blanc and chanterelles was rich yet delicate, while the ratatouille tart added a rustic, comforting touch. The gnocchi with foie gras was indulgent in the best way, and the turkey and sausage dish was hearty and satisfying. Dessert was a highlight: the raspberry tart was light, beautifully crafted, and the perfect way to end the meal. The overall experience felt special generous portions, incredible seasonal flavours, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. It's clear how much thought goes into this menu, and it really shines through in every bite. Highly recommend experiencing this before you die.

Excellent tartare de bœuf (style Pub)! Bonne quantité et bon service avec le sourire!read more

Küto tartare lounge; Excellent service, took 2 minutes to be seated and another 5 minutes to have…read moreour order taken. Very professional stuff. Had the all you can eat tartare. Excellent choice, great selection , creative, fresh, very well presented ans taste as good. The restaurant is clean, trendy and well maintained . Had the Kuto beer, to my taste and a whole pint. Took the house chips as choice of side, not my favorite, next time i will try the salad or the soup. The all you can eat menu changes every week. Very tempted to try it again. Highly recommended for tartare lover.

Food was 5 stars! I was beyond impressed with their Smoked…read moremeat it was so tasty! Service: Frank was amazing and so were the ladies working there. Ambiance: it's a nice cozy food court ambiance

Came here last Sunday and had a jumbo smoked meat sandwich and a smoke meat poutine. I saw photos…read moreon their social media that looked extremely appetizing, the portions and presentation were inviting. This is a perfect breakfast or lunch spot - it's located inside the Marche 440 and has a food court, casual feel. The food was tasy, portions generous and service was prompt. Only suggestion would be to add a reuben type sandwich, something with cheese or a special sauce would set this place apart. There are many smoked meat places in Montreal so the competition can be tough. For the poutine, I love the type of fries - they are large and nice and brown, soft. The flavors hit the spot. Satisfying meal but prices a bit high. For 2 people, came up to over $40. We did not order any drinks or other sides either. Note this place does not take credit cards, only cash or interac.

Nice interior place. Feels very comfortable. Not very big so don't come with a big group. Very…read morediverse menu. I had the gyro combo while my coworkers had double cheeseburgers. The food was great. As for the service the only issue is that the guy had to verify our order 3 times before he finally got everything right. Yes I'd rather that he verify everything is correct than to bring the wrong order to the table, but if you can't remember our order then please write it down.

While visiting from the US, we found this little gem. First off, the owner was friendly and…read morewilling to accommodate your food desires. Service was quick and the food was incredible. We ordered a hamburger, fries. Poutine and a Smoked Meat sandwich. The hamburger was juicy and made to order. Poutine gravy was smooth and delightful. But the star of our meal was the Smoked Meat sandwich. So tender, juicy with a nice grain bread. Thank you for a wonderful meal.

A late-night spot to get your hot cocoa fix, albeit very expensive for the portion. Not even a…read morefull cup. A fairly thin consistency for the drink, but they have a good number of options, as well as an interesting food menu which we did not try. Sort of a pain to order, as they want you to scan a QR code and then submit your order online. Then you pay at the register when done. Spacious seating area and very lively crowd.

Really nice hidden location for this bistro. Their services were good but limited with options on…read moretheir menu, we jumped to their Brunch Box that seems like a local favorite and we actually enjoyed all of it. The portion is super large.. we'd definitely come back again! Enjoyed all bits of the sweet pastry!! Emplacement caché vraiment sympa pour ce bistro. Leurs services étaient bons mais limités avec les options de leur menu, nous avons sauté sur leur Brunch Box qui semble être un favori local et nous avons vraiment tout apprécié. La portion est super grande. nous reviendrons certainement ! J'ai apprécié tous les morceaux de pâtisserie !!