Got "The Monster" panini via the to-go window. Took 15min which felt like forever…read more Sandwich was 9/10 tasty. Very messy, lots of meat, cheese was good. Found some tin foil bits in the sandwich where they cut it in half which was inconvenient to pick out. Expensive too $33. Overall food was good but inconvenient and pricey

This lovely gem just opened a couple weeks ago. It is a secret garden patio nestled in old…read moreMontréal. The friendly hostess is located near the sidewalk and she will bring you through a brick tunnel to the terrace. There are many tables in the open space with large umbrellas in case of rain or too much sun, as well as some tables along the edge under a roof and some tables inside (we did not go inside). Restrooms are also inside. The large plants and hanging lights make it a festive, but cozy hideaway from the noise of the busy street. Our server greeted us right away and brought menus and water. We just needed a little snack before dinner (breakfast was hours ago and it was too late for lunch). Hubby had bottled ice tea, I enjoyed a latte. We split a margherita pizza (very much like a large slice of NYC sicilian) and a chicken cutlet folded pizza sandwich. The chicken was breaded, which was not bad, just unexpected, and the sandwich was very flavorful. Both items were hot and fresh and hit the spot. Just enough to carry us until dinner! We enjoyed our meal, the time in the quiet, outdoor space and would definitely return when in the area.

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.

Going go to start by saying the food was great. However, it was the service that lacked - meaning…read morenot enough staff to clients. We ordered food and the wait time was ridiculous. Our waitress asked if we wanted everything served at once or in 2 servings. Given we had ordered 6-7 tapas platters and the small table space, we figured 2 servings was a better idea. The first serving compromised of garlic butter sautéed mushrooms (7/10), maple syrup doused grilled eggplant with goat cheese (8/10) and a Spanish charcuterie & cheese plate with olives (6/10). The food was in all great, we finished the first serving pretty fast. We figured the second serving would come more quickly but it never did! By then we were already full and tired. It could've been that the kitchen had already prepared the food and the waitress had too many customers to serve. I called her over and told her I would only pay for the dishes we ate because the food was taking too long to come out. She got defensive and said the food was on its way and ready. I insisted no. After which, I asked if we could pay right away as we had to head out . Another 15-20 min wait as she served others . My impression would be if I had 2 customers that were upset and ready to leave, I would tell the other table " I'll be right back shortly , I just have to close this table off". She had no sense of time! It's too bad that the service can't match their quality of food and atmosphere. Hire more staff because clearly there is a demand for food but a lack of service will bring the hype down.

Three of us sampled 7 tapas style dishes: Excellent:…read moreempanadas, charcuterie & cheese, salmon salad Good: eggplant, mixed veggies OK: lamb, chicken & figs Liked the atmosphere. Service was excellent - friendly and attentive. Would definitely go again!

I actually found this place about 2 years ago on Yelp and there weren't any reviews but it said…read morethat this place made fondue so I had to try it Well it basically feels like you're in someones house, it's not in a really populated area. Feels like the waitress was surprised to get new customers. She actually asked us how we found out about the location before we left. The interior is cozy and the fondue quality is pretty good. I just wish there were more sauce selections.

This is a fun little dive bar. I came during vacation on a Thursday night, and it was pretty busy…read more The music that night was interesting, reminds me of a mix between hip hop and funk. Not much of a dancing place if you're looking for that, but a great place to come grab a drink to start your night. I loved how they used metal shot glasses: super sustainable!

Super cool in-house DJ spinning, got there at ~10pm on a summer Thursday night and nabbed the last…read morebar seat. Really cool swimming pool decor vibes & loved all the fun details! FOOD -OCTOPUS ANTICUCHO (4.5/5): succulent soft pieces of octopus and all the Japanese seasoning complimented it deliciously -CRAB CAUSA (3.5/5): couldn't really taste the crab until we got to the center. But overall still really tasty with the yam and interesting textures. DRINKS Got the Pisco sour (light citrusy sweet & frothy) and the Rosita (only get this if you like hard liquor that kinda burns lol). I had to chase it with the Pisco sour which was a pretty good combo actually haha! Overall, loved the vibes of this bar and the Peruvian-Japanese fusion eats!

It was near the Hotel we were staying n it had good reviews so we decided to try. Food was good…read more Octopus very good. Seafood paella was very good, oysters were ok. Tenderloin cubes were good. However, We sat above the kitchen so the smoke came up when they grilled something, which was often, n my hair n my clothes all ended up smelling like smoke. They need a better ventilation system. Service was a little abrupt, I felt the guy was a little rude. He kept reaching over us to clean the plates instead of going around. I'm paying good money, I expect a little courtesy. it wasn't even busy. there were have these small glass of water n I had to keep asking for refills. Just leave a bottle of water in the table like other restaurants! The ladies were very friendly n asked if I wanted sparklers for my birthday, when she sat us down, I said yes, of course. But since we didn't order desert, I got nothing. Boo. Food was good, service ok hence the 4 stars

Of our several dinners in Montreal, this turned out to be our favorite by far. We loved the…read moreselection of tapas items and the glamorous vibe. The steak dish was our favorite, super tender and juicy. Definitely plan ahead with a reservation. We sat at the bar and had lovely service.

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.

This place was amazing!! I came in an hour before close time, so felt bad, but I just wanted a…read morecheese board & some wine. Hit the spot!!! Cool vibes as well!

A cozy wine-bar with an twist, Le Psy is one of my favorite spots in the city. We stopped in for a…read morepre-dinner cocktail, and loved this spot's cozy interior and uber-friendly staff. Like many of Montreal's bar, this place had sort of an alt-rock, hippie, 60's vibe, but served up delicious martinis, wine, and charcuterie. The perfect spot to start off an evening on St. Denis.