Konstantina P.
Yelp
Walking into this space on a Monday night, with its bricked wall, chic dark bar, and warm atmosphere, I was excited to snag a reservation at this Outremont bistro. It's literally one of the only hot spots that is open on a Monday night so yes, it was busy at 7:00 pm. As lovely as the indoor space was, we opted for the small terrace in the back of the restaurant. Although it doesn't have much of a view (basically overhead residential balconies and a parking lot), it is nice to have the option of outdoor seating. The tables were cozy and candlelit, and offered a relaxed feel. The music inside did get louder as the night progressed but the repertoire was awesome, and added to the neighbourhood hangout feel this space seems to have become.
We were warmly seated and greeted by the wait staff who patiently explained the menu as well as the various wines on their list. The food menu was comprised of seasonal sharing plates, as well as a variety of side dishes including cheeses and charcuterie. In order to get the most of our experience, we opted for the platter option where they assemble a sample of their sides dishes including cheese, charcuterie, pickles, beets, olives and bread. As recommended, we also ordered three of the most popular sharing plates including the Boxermans sandwich, the tomato provençal, and the stuffed zucchini. From start to finish, the food was impeccable! Great flavour, perfectly executed, and great ingredients; you can taste the freshness of the produce. Three plates was much though after having such a big platter for an opener. The waiter was also bang on in recommending a great crisp and light white wine; loved that most of the wines are also available by the glass cause we finished that bottle fast!
This place is my new coup de cœur, offering great food at very reasonable prices, a great bar and drink selection, and a laid back feel in a beautiful setting; it doesn't get better!