Hands down the best speakeasy or cocktail bar we visited while in MTL. It's behind a hidden door…read morenext to the smallest bar in Canada, which is so fun. You want to be brought in and it's dark and moody with the BEST craft cocktail list. The theme is duck - which is so fun. Our bartender was OUTSTANDING. He gave not only the best drink recommendations, but also gave us a hand written list of his favorite spots in MTL (drinks, dining, activities, etc). I wish we would've gotten his name because I cannot praise him enough!

The Coldroom is a fantastic bar and definitely worth visiting. We actually ended up going twice…read moreduring our trip, and each visit was a little different. The first time, the music was extremely loud, and it seemed like they were short-staffed. The bar was completely packed, and there was only one bartender making drinks, so the wait was a bit longer than expected. We decided to give it another try, and I'm so glad we did. The second visit was amazing! The bartender working that night was incredible--she clearly knows her craft and made our drinks quickly without sacrificing quality. Every cocktail was delicious, and the overall experience was much more enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend The Coldroom. My only suggestion would be that, with a space that busy, the bar could really benefit from having an additional bartender during peak hours. It would help keep wait times down and make an already great experience even better.

Absolutely loved our visit to Pintxo. We only had a small plate to snack on, but the highlight was…read moredefinitely the wine and cava. The selection was thoughtful, high quality, and clearly curated by people who care about what they're serving. Even more memorable than the drinks was the team running the place; so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. They made the whole experience feel personal and relaxed. It's the kind of spot you want to linger in, even if you're just there for a glass. A true five-star experience.

The scallops were soft and tasted delicious with the cream. The octopus came with chorizo, which…read moreprovided a sharp contrast from the more bland flavour of the octopus. The lamb was by far the best dish that we ordered and it was tender with just the right amount of seasoning. The service was great in that the cooks waited for us to almost finish eating each dish and then started cooking the next dish so that each dish was freshly cooked by the time we finished the previous one. The ambiance is busy and bustling with people and there was even a dj playing music in the food court. I would definitely stop by here again, especially to try the meat dishes, next time I am in Montreal.

It gets crowded fast, but the energy is part of the charm. Food and wine were both excellent.read more

I rarely give 5 stars. But I could not find a fault with my experience there. Service was perfect…read more Knowledgeable, not pesky and well mannered. My two friends and I enjoyed duck, cheese, olive and pork items from the tasting menu. And a gorgeous Cote du Rhone bottle. Good value as well. Montreal blows Toronto away in this category of resto/bar/after work spot.

We had a group menu for six people, with a variety of tasty food: several tapas (olives, tomato in…read morebread, spanish omelette, patata bravas, shrimps, cheese and cured meats, iberico croquettes), two paellas (valenciana and seafood), with two desserts (basque cheesecake and churros)! Service was great and restaurant was packed!

Had the BEST night here!…read more Service was really friendly and super attentive - made for one of the best experiences I've had in a while. We shared a good amount of tapas while we waited for our seafood paella. Also had a small pitcher of sangria. Everything was so delicious, very flavorful, and tasted pretty authentically Spanish! I couldn't recommend it more for a date night or a meal with a small group.

Nice sunny day to sit out and enjoy some seafood and sangria. I was sat quick, I beat the Friday…read morelunch rush by a little bit. I ordered quickly. Calamari for an app. A lobster roll for my meal and a drink. The sangria came quick and was good, a little syrupy. The calamari and lobster roll took a while, but maybe they are a bit more relaxed in Canada. No one was available, even for me to waive down, no check ins either. Again, probably customary in Montreal, I don't know the culture that well. The calamari was pretty looking, but it was tough as a well done leather glove. The "lobster roll" had about two pieces of lobster, the rest was small shrimp. The flavor was good, the bun was perfect. But still, for the price, a disappointment. The French fries were delicious but soggy. Maybe that was a spin on Poutine.??? I sat for an hour without being able to get someone. I will not return.

Arrived in Montreal a couple of hours ago and checked out Boqueria, near my hotel. Reviews looked…read moresolid and happy to share that it delivered. Open kitchen with two chefs and two front of the house staff who were warmly welcomed me and were professional throughout. Had the oysters, clean and crisp with a nice Spanish Cava. Tried the lobster croquetas and the anchovy toast points. Tapas were in point, the anchovies were a tad too salty for me. Ended up ordering the catch of the day, butterflied sea bream. It was the piece de resistance. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the cheek/head was juicy all the way to the tail. The sides were fine, the papas bravas could have been crispier, but fine. Green beans were nicely seasoned. Had half and waved the white flag. Paired it with a tasty Albariño. Great start to quick sojourn in Montreal.

Simply amazing we had fantastic food and Ricky waited on us despite being a packed Friday night and…read moretook care of a gluten allergy for a celiac in my family and a shrimp allergy. We met the Chef and I shared the food is as good as what I ate in Barcelona and the whole experience was amazing ~!very strongly recommended!!

We grabbed lunch here the other day. The pitcher of sangria was huge! My favorite dish was the…read moreIberico ham croquettes (amazingly creamy interior with a light crispy exterior, very well executed) while the bf and his parents liked the boquerones best (also really good). The blood sausage dish was also surprisingly good (although probably didn't need the gratin on top). Would have liked the paella mariscos to be crispier but at least the seafood flavor was good. View of the water when dining on the terrace although the tarps that were up obstructed it a little bit. Not sure if the tarps are always up or if it was because of the rain forecast. There was a sudden (although expected) downpour after we finished lunch and were walking around for a bit.

A delightful place to discover! Not too rowdy when we got there (around 5vish). Bueaitful…read moreatmosphere, cozy, warm...the sevrers are abposultely amazing. The whole staff seem passionate by this place. Food was yummy and I was able to find something with my many intolerances (I eat vegan and gluten free). Definitely a spot to discover. perfect for a date, business meeting, work diner, etc

Finally got to try this place after years of living nearby and I should've visited earlier! We got…read morethe sharing menu as we were a big group and it's perfect because you get to try a big variety of meals to share and the portions are bigger than you would expect. Everyone was very full after all the food. It's hard to pick a favourite dish because they were all so good. The service is very friendly and they take the time to explain the dishes as you get them and are very attentive. Lots of seating too so this place is absolutely ideal for big groups who wanna share food. If you have someone who has allergies or is vegan/vegetarian however, the tasting menu cannot be changed so that is a bummer. IfThey do have some vegetarian options in the sharing menu but not a lot so keep in mind to check with your group prior to picking this place if the sharing menu works for everyone. You can also definitely order the meals yourself and not go for the group menu but I found the group menu great because we got a taste of everything and we didn't have to worry about not having enough.

We've heard rave reviews for a while now but have always opted against coming here since it is just…read moreso goddamn far. Luckily, we were in the area last Saturday and decided to drop by for lunch. Best decision ever. It's a byow, first of all. Usually I am not too impressed with byob's because the quality/price ratio tends to be pretty low, however Carambola is one of the few exceptions to the rule. We devoured the braised beef Poutine with aged cheddar and the spicy fried chicken burger. The perfectly crispy hot chicken was served in a soft homemade pretzel bun. The Poutine was just out of this world. Everything was tasty, delicious and balanced. Verdict: it's really worth the trip! Can't wait to come back to try the dinner menu.

Came back here after the ownership changed and was pleasantly surprised. They got rid of that…read moreweirdly expensive tapas menu and now serve some very quality full sized, farm to table meals. The service staff were very pleasant and the young owner Ryan came over and explained where each ingredient was from and how the sauces were made. I have since been back multiple times to try the seasonal menu changes and I am continually impressed by each dish that comes out of the kitchen. I like to sit by the bar overlooking the kitchen and the chef/owner Reid is very entertaining. He actually walked me through his thought process on creating the dishes and the protein/vegetable/sauce combinations. My new favorite spot in Hudson to take friends and business clients. Would highly recommend it.

A cute spot near the city of Cowansville. We went on the day of the eclipse so as you can imagine,…read moreit was PACKED. Our server told us there were so many people that day that their small town grew to over 10,000 more people that day! That all said, you're here to see if the food is good. The food was alright. I feel like on the busiest day they've probably ever had it's not fair to judge the quality when they didn't expect so many people so I'm sure it's probably better when it's not super busy, but it was just okay, as some tapas were definitely better than others. Everything is meant to be shared, so make sure everyone at the table more/less agrees on the menu. Overall, a good experience. I will say though, the lava cake was SUPERB!

Pizza (Meat Lovers): Average pizza. Nothing wrong with it, but it's pretty expensive for what it…read moreis. Poutine: Way too saucy and the cheese curds were average. On the bright side, the duck was very tender and rich and the fries were very crispy. Risotto: Delicious! This was my favorite dish. The whole dish was infused with so much flavor. The portobello and pancetta were very tender. Escargot: The escargot were pretty tiny... other than that, no problems with this dish. Tasted good, but a little too greasy. The cheese they used didn't really tasted like gruyere. Mixed reviews for the different dishes we ordered. Prices were really expensive for what it was. The risotto was the star of the night, so I guess this ekes out a 4/5 for me because of that.

The Brussels sprouts with hummus and the ceviche Barranco are delicious, and service was prompt.read more

This was my first experience with Peruvian food, and it was an absolute delight, down to the table…read moresnack at the beginning (sorry I don't know if cancha is the right name, but I love the corn!). The staff is extremely nice. The arroz con Mariscos was delicious and the mocktail left nothing to be desired. Price was very reasonable. Would absolutely recommend!