Denise

Everything was SUPERB. From the service, to the unique wine list and the food was out of this world. Each dish was delicious and beautifully presented. I liked that there’s vegan, vegetarian and pescatarian friendly options. If you’re thinking of going this is your sign.

Pork Echine, Garlic Scapes, Olives, Chamomile, Japanese Whiskey Tare 🐷❤️🥃 I have to honestly say that @cafedenise is probably one of my favorite experiences I have had in 2025 so far. If you can go there and eat modestly it won't be too expensive but to be honest with you the portions are a little bit small but flavor packed. I wish they were a little bit larger but otherwise amazing. It's Tapas style dishes meaning they're really meant to share and each one that we had was better than the next . For me the star of the show was the pork, a absolutely flavor sensation the whiskey you taste that tare gives a #umami bomb everything extremely well balanced. We got other star dishes like there halibut Crudo with passion fruit there Caesar salad that had fresh anchovies marinated accompanied with Nordic shrimp, this Buratta dish that honestly left me pretty speechless I've never had a dish prepared this way with Beretta and honestly 11 out of 10! Everything just kept getting better and better and better even the end of the meal where we had their Basque cheesecake with Thai tea and dolce de leche was FOODGASMIC 🙌. It's hard to kind of pinpoint the exact Style of food but you can clearly see that they take elements from Japan, elements from Thailand as well as French cooking techniques it's really a spectrum of everything but if I had to guess their influence is more in the Asian sector but fine dining flare! I've been twice so far in a 3 week span and I'm definitely going to come back again! The Two Chefs in the kitchen both own the restaurant and so far are absolutely killing it great job guys!

A truly beautiful meal - every dish was decadent and layered with flavor, pairing unique ingredients together. I am celiac and they were very accommodating with gluten free options! Wine was also delicious and servers were very cute! 10/10 in my book

This small, cozy gem never fails to impress. The warm ambiance and intimate setting make every visit feel special. The crudo is an outstanding dish. The service is impeccable, Daphnée our server tonight was incredibly friendly and attentive, making our experience even more enjoyable. The kindness and passion of the cooks shine through in every dish. A must-visit for anyone looking for a memorable meal in Montreal!

Went there for the bao buns and matcha pop up, drinks were amazing and so was the food ! Super flavorful and unique. Service was as fast as can be during a pop up, limited seating but we really enjoyed the vibe.

Denise is by far one of the best restaurant in Montreal. Cocktails are fire. Wine list great. Food is inventive, affordable and on point ❤️❤️❤️

We had a lovely time at Café Denise, although it did not live up fully to my high expectations given what I had heard about the place. First, the food is amazing. The dishes were fun and tasty, fresh, and well presented. Really fantastic work on the flavours! The drinks we got were also good, although we did not try the extensive wine list. Second, the service is warm, friendly and makes you feel right at home. The place has super cute decor and lighting, making for a very good date spot. Now the reasons why it (barely) didn’t live up to the expectations: the food came out of the kitchen very slowly (it was a busy Friday night, but it was nonetheless on the very slow end). Even for though three out of four dishes required limited cooking such as the cucumber salad and burrata and the tartar, we were looking at 40 minutes until we got the cucumber salad, and at least 20 minutes between other dishes. For four plates, we were at the restaurant for a little over 2 hours. The final dish (cornish hen) took unusually long to arrive, the staff apologized which we appreciated. This alone did not disappoint me too much since the vibes of the place are nice and, if you’re having more cocktails or wine you could fill that time up easily. However, the other negative point was price-value. Although the food we got was individually fantastic in flavour (when it did arrive), the quantities are limited for the price paid. I don’t mind paying a steep price for quality food, but I was surprised by the small quantity in some dishes, especially the 14$ cucumber salad. It made it almost hard to share between two of us. The burrata, on the other hand, was more substantial and what I would expect for similar restaurants at similar prices. Conclusion: I recommend the spot for a cute date and drinks later at night, definitely try the food which is fantastic. On the other hand, I would probably have a snack or meal before coming.

It was my first time dining there and it instantly became my favourite restaurant. I love it so much I almost want to keep it a secret from my friends. The food is amazing, the service is amazing and the vibe is amazing. Sorry for the lack of word choice, everything is just amazing🤷‍♀️.The price is also very very good. We had four dishes, 1 dessert, 2 glass of wine, 2 cocktails, and it was only slightly above 100! As a Chinese who enjoys good food, I’d love to see more Asian food like this, and as a cook, it’s also THE place I would love to work at!

Denise had a change in the head chef recently (not sure how recent), and their tapas dishes now showcase innovative twists on foods we're all familiar with, and are Asian inspired. This restaurant is quite small (seats around 20 people max inside) and in the summer, they have a modest but cozy sidewalk patio. It is a true hidden gem that is tucked away in a corner and can be harder to find if it's your first visit but I definitely recommend checking out Denise! I've visited over 6 times now and each time the menu is slightly different and the food has consistently been above average. Service is attentive, intimate and friendly and the atmosphere is cozy, warm and trendy (despite the small size). They don't accept resos for outside patios but they do accept resos for indoor dining. Organic wine bars with a tapas menu seems to be the new trendy thing in Montréal and I'm here for it. Especially when they do both well! Portions are on the smaller side (as to be expected, as they're meant to be shared) and I suggest sharing between 2-3 items per head, depending on how hungry you are. Even though the menu changes constantly to reflect ingredients that are fresh and in season, the house made focaccia remains unchanged and I definitely recommend you try an order of those! Prices are reasonable and comparable to other establishments of this nature, however since the portions are smaller and if you're hungry, you'll have to order many dishes per person which can add up. Overall: 5 Ambiance: 5 Food: 5 Service: 5 Value: 4.5

Small cute restaurant. The food was ok. We had the burrata which was delicious. The tuna tartare was good but nothing special. I was really disappointed by the fish It was very fishy and bitter. The desert was just okay but I found the melted sugar too bitter.

This place is a 3.5 for me, but I like to give Biz owners the benefit of rounding up. It's rough out there! I'd been wanting to check this place out for a while and finally made it happen and I'm glad I did! The spot is tucked in an unexpected corner of mile ex, it's tiny and super chill and cute. The service was warm and friendly and good vibes and the wine list is excellent. I came with a fellow veg, we ordered the eggplant starter to share and then each ordered the grilled tofu dish. Our waiter suggested rice would be good with both the eggplant and tofu so we added that. I wish they had all been served together in that case so we could have taken advantage of having the rice with the eggplant as suggested. The eggplant was truly delish. The tofu dish was good, and definitely needed the rice imho. It's nice to have a veg dish on a menu that has lots of protein- tofu and walnuts - the flavours were subtle but good and I felt could have used another dimension to make the dish something really worthwhile and exciting. The eggplant or a green would have need a great addition to make it well rounded. There were a couple more options for fish eaters and omnivores. I think as full it'll be a while before I try again. But I will be back!

I heard about this new cafe-by-day / resto-by-night back in December and had been meaning to try it out. Last night, I finally got around to it. I loved the vibe; discrete, tiny little place on a street where you'd never expect to find such a cool resto. The music was great and the service was thoughtful and helpful. Overall very enjoyable, my only suggestion would be to have more comfortable chairs, as the backless small stools are less then ideal. As for the food, I came in with really high expectations, which were kind of left hanging. Don't get me wrong, the food was good, just not as good as I had envisioned. My favorites were the miso slaw and the caramel porc and egg. I also tried the miso eggplant, which was pretty tasty but seemed a little naked on the plate without an accompaniment. The green curry clams were ok, but a little grimy, which threw me off. I personally found the portions a little small, while the price added up quickly. Nice little spot, worth a try if in the area.

Made it. This cute little cafe out of the way... really in the middle of nowhere...is a pleasant surprise. The atmosphere is very Mile-end but right in Parc-ex or maybe some will say Mile-ex. I liked the setup and the vibe, but it is very small. We ordered the eggplant and miso coleslaw entrees and they were good. For mains we had the caramel pork and the clam dish. The pork was good, but I wasn't a fan of the clams. The restaurant was very nice but the food was only OK for me. The price I found expensive given the food experience. It was a very nice experience and it is a good option for the area, so I suggest you try it and decide for yourself. Enjoy.

Worst restaurant I've ever been too. Awful service, food was tasteless and very overpriced. We told the server respectfully and they did nothing about it. They were disrespectful and didn't even care that the service and food was awful. Environment is very nice but they need to respect the people eating and be more attentive. Would never recommend to anyone after this experience.

Really cute spot. Food is fresh and delicious. Ambiance is awesome. Glad to have such a place in the area. The staff is lovely. Highly recommend!