Spectacular spot!…read more Very cozy inside, dimly lit with little lights at each table. Stone walls, oil paintings and antique decor. All the plates are different and unique from each other. We ordered the Paloma mocktail which was extra tasty. Starters were the brioche bread that was baked with a crispy top and the herb butter paired very nice. We also got the asparagus and scallops. I was thinking it would be the whole scallop, but it was cut into little pieces and put on top of the asparagus. For the entrees we got the filet and another steak I can't remember the name?? The filet was cooked to absolute perfection, crispy on the inside and so tender and soft on the inside. We got one of each of the sauces as well as the sides. The butter sauce was my favorite. The asparagus came with such an earthy sauce it was a flavor bomb in your mouth. Service is great, only thing is the server forgot about my Diet Coke for 15 minutes but no worries on that. Very cozy date night spot! Loved everything about it.

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.

One of our favorite spots in Montreal for an excellent Spanish meal. The restaurant is relaxed and…read morecasual with decor inspired by the sea. On this most recent visit we enjoyed Paella Valenciana, Fideuà, Gazpacho, croquetas de jamón y croquetas de bacalao. The croquetas are big and outstanding Service is always good and efficient. Sometimes you can score booth and table seating but we are most often seated at high tops with chairs I'm with no backs. Thankfully service is good so this doesn't get uncomfortable but I would not want to sit here for an extended period with the backless chairs. There is one bathroom which only accommodates one person at a time.

Service 5/5 Food 4/5…read moreOverall 9/10 The staff were very nice and the service was very fast and agreeable. Food was good but portions were very small (maybe because we took it to go). Overall good experience

If you hate garlic, then don't come here. However if you…read moredon't, then come here as often as you can, plus this is the place to go for the best sangria in Montreal, hands down! I love Club Espagnol for a variety of reasons, the sangria is one, the live flamenco shows are another, the gentle family atmosphere, the great terrasse out back and lively crowd all make this place work. Oh yes, then there is the food. Tapas of all sorts: shrimp, calamari, octopus, chorizo sausage, all of it served in garlicky, bread-moppable glory. Spanish ham, cheeses, salads, garlic potatoes and mushrooms, soups, and salads. Mains here include rabbit and many variations of paella. While walking by some tables, the paella plates were positively delicious looking, all the saffron-colored rice, huge shrimp, mussels and chunks of sausage and ham all in full view. Prices are also very reasonable. I love the way families are usually here as well as younger couples, and groups of friends, all sharing the same space. I was here last week with a friend for dinner and some small girls were playing behind us when one of their balloons deflated and flew around before landing right in the middle of our table (not on any food) we both burst out laughing and so did the girls, it's the kind of place where stuff like that happens and it's fine. Try to come here at least once in the summer, it's totally worth it.

Yes the place is a bit on the dingy side, but the food totally makes up for it…read more Been to several tapas restaurants in Montreal and none of them are as authentic as this place, and most places are much more pricy. The paella is really nice. Since maybe 2-3 years ago you have to pay a 25$ member fee to buy booze cause they are a social club. They used to have flamenco shows on wednesday nights...not sure if they still do.

Fantastic service Amazing food, I love the atmosphere…read more Went there for a family party and everyone was amazed with the quality and freshness of the food. Will come back

We loved Casa Galicia! An older gentleman server works almost the whole room by himself, and…read moremanages to be lively and wonderful and made fantastic recommendations. Between the paella and a 12 ounce steak, there was more than enough food to leave very full. So delicious and got a great wine recommendation that worked out so well with our meal. We would absolutely go back.

Got the El Bocodillo sandwich for brunch and it was amazing! The ambiance was also great for a…read moreSaturday afternoon- big windows and a lot of natural light. Above all our server was delightful! Some of the best service I've had in recent memory; Laura was pleasant, responsive, and overall made our visit into one of the highlights of our trip.

A lovely French Spanish inspired cuisine in Old Montreal…read more The food was super tasty and the presentation was very eye catching. Plus the staff was super friendly and chatty. A romantic setting to start our return trip to Montreal.

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.

Cute place for dinner with friends, but the noise level got quite overwhelming during peak hours.read more

the food was superb and the place is really comfortable. recommend the seafood, but imo its a lil…read morebit too noisy. great service aswell btw!