Ibéricos Taverne à Tapas Espagnoles

We had an amazing dining experience at Ibéricos Taverne à Tapas Espagnoles! Every tapa we ordered was absolutely delicious—perfectly prepared with rich flavors and fresh ingredients. The highlight of the night was definitely the squid ink paella—deep, savory, and unforgettable. It quickly became one of our favorites. The atmosphere was warm and lively, and the service was friendly and attentive. A must-visit if you're in the mood for authentic Spanish tapas done right!

good food overall. the best dishes that we ordered were the cod fritters, the fried eggplant and the octopus tapas. The brie baguette did not stand out for the price. Dishes are definitely pricey but worth trying at least once. My only complaint is the use of the strictly digital menu which was a hassle.

Ibéricos was such a lovely experience, I debated giving it 5 stars. The service was very friendly and took care of us the entire night. They let us sit down 30 mins earlier than our reservation. The atmosphere was like a chic underground bar. It was funny trying to find the entrance through the yellow door, but when you step in, it's cozy and filled with warm light. You can see the paella pans hanging along with a huge jambon. The food itself was delicious. We started with the croquettes, the calamari, and the fried eggplant tapas. Each tasted great, but I did find the calamari and the eggplant tasting very similar. The highlight of the night was definitely the paella. We got both the rabbit/chicken and the seafood paella. Both had that crispy, smoky rice at the bottom, and the meat was very tender. The lemon gave it a nice freshness that really elevated the dish. Overall, I'm really happy with this place, and just describing the dishes makes me hungry. I will be coming back for sure.

To be honest, my overall dining experience in Montreal was a bit disappointing. I probably had too high expectations, and that led to my letdown. I had high hopes for **Ibéricos**, and why wouldn’t I? Venezuelans are known for offering great customer service, and no matter where you go, they always manage to make you smile or have a good time. That being said, it may not be entirely the owner’s or chef’s fault, but if I were to offer some advice, I’d suggest they focus on improving customer service. They could definitely work on making sure their staff provides better service. We were never greeted when we arrived, and a few of the staff members just looked at us and ignored us as if we didn’t matter. It wasn’t until about 10 minutes later that we had to ask where we could sit. Honestly, the service felt cold and disinterested. The food, however, was excellent – I have no complaints there. The paella was delicious, with the socarrat cooked perfectly, and the presentation was spot-on, 10/10. The Basque cheesecake was a nice way to end the meal and definitely made the experience a bit better. It was fantastic, 10/10. P.S. I’m not sure if he was a waiter or a busboy, and he didn’t introduce himself, but he spoke only French and had dark skin. Thanks to him, my time at the restaurant ended on a positive note. He was a really nice guy, and I hope they take care of him.

This place is a hidden gem. The food is delicious. Even better than some of the restaurants in Spain. The service is excellent. Highly recommended.

Over the past couple years, I have spent a total of six months living in Spain, and this food teleported me back right to a little outdoor patio off La Rambla in Barcelona. It encompassed what makes Spanish so incredible: clean flavors and fresh quality ingredients that speak for themselves. The patatas bravas were both unique and authentic and would hold their own at any local cafe in Spain, with the right amount of crunch and a balance of flavors between the spice and mildness of the two sauces. The pan con tomate on traditional Catalan coca bread was just perfect. I don't normally leave reviews on here, but this place deserves to have five stars and all the love. Thank you for giving us a little piece of Spain in Montreal, between the incredible tapas and cozy vibes, and even down to the minute details, like serving Vichy water and carajillos.

Interesting Spanish food in Montreal. I had brunch with their table d’hôte menu, which has a starter and main dish for $25. The food portion is good. For the coffee, it was mediocre.

I loved both the food and the ambiance! It felt like a perfect blend of Latin and European influences. I never would have imagined an arepa paired with Eggs Benedict—it was a delightful surprise!

Had the BEST night here! 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.

Service was friendly and staff was super helpful with the menu. The food was fabulous, we stuck with tapas, but I'd love to come back for paella.

Yuck..... impolite waste of money $220 Canadian! Lacked real flavor Tourist trap Beware

We were walking by the area and found this restaurant in Montreal. They were able to find us a table prior to their reservation. Amazing Spanish food and great service.

When I heard that the chef was from my hometown in Venezuela, I knew I had to visit; I traveled from Charlotte, NC, and came late Sunday afternoon. The food was excellent, and the place was fantastic. The quality of that grilled octopus was superb. And the socarrat on that paella was something that I'll talk about for years to come. Also, Gabriel was our waiter, and he exceeded our expectations. The whole experience was worth the entire trip to Montreal.

Went for my boyfriend's birthday, the food was amazing, and the presentation was pretty cool especially for the Piña Colada dessert. We also got the beef tartare, tomato salad, seafood paella and basque cheesecake, all plates I'd recommend.

We ordered two drinks, a Valenciana Paella, a Charcuteria Mixta, and a Pulpo Asado. The drinks are okay, but the Pellas was dry and salty (my friend and I drank a lot of water after this dinner). Their service quality is awaiting for improvement. A waitress (not the girl who was in charge of our table) came for picking up the dishes, her mind was at "somewhere over the rainbow": at first, she noticed that we needed a lunch box for the paellas; but, after giving us the lunch box, she directly swept all the leftovers to the paellas we wanted to pack up (which is gross). This girl even didn't apologize for her mistake. She just walked away like nothing happened. Overall, their food is okay, but the service quality really depends on whoever serving you! It may cut off half of your pleasant experience.

So first night out in a year and a half due to confinement, i found this restaurant on Open tables it was one of the very few who had a spot left so i went for it. The reservation was for 9pm a lil late but people are eager to get out and the early bird got the worm and i made my Saturday reservation on Wednesday. I am very happy to have found this restaurant, we lucked out and got a table on the Patio which made the experience even more enjoyable, if of course you don't mind passerby peeking at your food .We had a delicious meal and delightful service. I ordered the White sangria after reading reviews and i could have drank many many pitchers it was soooo good. I had the Shrimps, Grilled Octopus and Seafood Paella, everything was delicious!!! A must try if you like typical Spanish food!!

Nice ambiance and a nice place in the plateau to have tapas. Excellent service. We really enjoyed the romantic setting, and our waiter was trilingual (Spanish/French/English). I particularly enjoyed their fried calamari with Spanish peppers and the beet salad. The croquettes or croquetas de queso and jamón were not as flavorful as expected, tasting more of bechamel sauce than anything else. The churros with chocolate sauce were freshly fried, crispy, and a delicious ending to a great evening.

Wanted to treat the wife to her fav paella and after a bit of research came to this. Made a rez ahead of time for 6:30 pm and they put us outside. Suppose that was fine since it was a hot summer nite and the inside was packing up. We first ordered the seafood paella and then sangria as well as a bunch of apps. Sangria was refreshing and delicious as well as all the apps. Service was fairly attentive. While not spectacular all the food was high quality. So come for a good meal and relaxing time. The paella was very good, though it came with shrimp (which was not listed on the menu as one of the seafood components-- no big deal as I wouldn't have ordered the shrimp app. All good.

Came here for a business dinner ( found on Yelp as usual). A couple steps off the main strip leads you to a Spanish delight . Excellent wine selections great you on the menu followed by some Spanish favorites . We ordered everything under the sun: olives, shrimp , croquets, the board and some seasoned bread. Very good service with a lively crowd ( was surprised there were no beef selections ). Nonetheless, a solid choice for Tapas with excellent flavor, ambiance and service

Came here when we randomly felt like tapas and I'm glad we did! It's a very cute underground-feeling place with nice rustic decor. We ordered a ton and all of it was good! Standout was the zucchini flowers. Stuffed with cheese, fried and with a sweet sauce on top. This was probably my favorite thing. Mixta charcuterie board was also very good of course, and I was happy to find out it came with the pan con tomate. Olives, boquerones and patatas bravas were pretty standard but also tasty. Steak tartare came in a hoagie roll and was a little difficult to eat. We also split a bottle of cava (had to.) Service was friendly and super quick. Would definitely come back!

I'd come back to Canada just for their Spanish food. My family has a tough time picking restaurants, and this place has this thing where you can just order food for a fixed amount of people. Like it's all my mom has ever wanted. There were 5 of us (inc 2 teenage boys who eat like bears) so we got just the general "tapas for 6" and it is genuinely one of the best meals and experiences we've ever had. The relief my mom felt when she didn't have to make any more decisions that day (looong day) allowed everyone to relax and enjoy it all so much. And the food was literally perhaps better than what we'd had in Spain. Thank you Canada!

Amazing food, lackluster wine list, and awkward seating. The restaurant/kitchen is fantastic. We loved the tortilla espanola (their version is almost like a Cantonese-style egg foo young) and the spicy gambas al ajillo were fantastic. The seafood paella was also delicious, but the socarrat was minimal. We still loved the flavors of the dish. What we did not love was the awkward seating. The spacd was formerly occupied by one of my favorite restaurants: Au Cinquieme Peche. The interior felt warm and comfortable. The redesign is quite bad. Half the restaurant is taken up by a large bar protruding from the back wall, which seems unnecessary as the drink list is not very extensive or complicated. It takes up way too much of the floor space. The tables are tiny wobbly two-tops that can barely fit a single serving dish, let alone accompanying wine bottles, etc. Forget about placing a phone or car keys anywhere on the table. You can't even have multiple tapas served at the same time which really seems counterintuitive to me, but I guess the restaurant likes doing it this way. The seats are way too low and extremely uncomfortable. We were squashed in a two-top beside the front door with really bad canned lighting (overly bright) above us. I feel like they really took away from the ambiance of the space. Much of the original stone walls are cordoned off behind the bar and hidden behind a large flat screen television. The background music was also pretty bad, but that's entirely subjective. I get what the restaurant is going for, but I feel like they're trying to create something in a space that they simply don't have sufficient room to achieve. I missed the cozier and more intimate setting of the previous restaurant, A5P. If they got rid of the bar, added more tables and comfortable chairs that fit the room better, it would be a lot more enjoyable. Also ditch the bright overhead lighting by the window/counter and place some more candles around. Finally, the food deserves much better wine options. The vino blanco lust was almost all chardonnays and the driest option we ended up with was a $55 bottle with a twist-off cap that was absolutely disgusting. When browsing the limited wine list, we wished it were a BYOW establishment. A small wine list is great if it's thoughtful and well crafted. The menu was mostly cheap marked up bottles of basically table wine. There's no excuse for that in a city like Montreal. The food and service were excellent and we'll definitely be back and recommend it to others, I just wish they'd make some small adjustments that, in my opinion, would enhance the overall enjoyment/experience. Especially with regards to the interior space and seating. I was annoyed by our table throughout the evening, which is not something I usually think about.

This place has amazing food! We came here, got sangria (both red and white) and a bunch of tapas, and I loved everything I ate. Specifically, their croquettes are amazing. I would 100% recommend this place.

Just visited Ibéricos for lunch, had their specialty seafood Paella very tasty, also had delicious salad, buñuelos de pescado and tomato bread with manchego cheese. Service was excellent. I highly recommend a visit to this Spanish restaurant.

The food was good but I've priced but the small tapas style portions. The chicken and rabbit paella was good but surprisingly small it's a big pan hit very thin. The jamon was definitely not worth it for $30/100g. But the bomba de Barcelona and the Buñuelos de bacalao were delicious. I definitely recommend those.

Great place for tapas and people watching! We sat in the open air seats enjoying shrimp and a charcuterie board with meats and cheeses. My husband had the pepper tenderloin that was tender and cooked perfectly. The Brussels sprouts with Romesco sauce was delicious! I like the variety of tapas with so many flavors. You won't be disappointed.

At first I was worried this place was more money for less quality, but every single dish I got was very good. There was so much flavour so each dish had a distinguished taste palette from the last flavor. This deceiving place is perfect for 3 or more people to get the most for your buck. I've gone with two and three and it was hard to get more than 3 things with two people. The paella is decieving in size though, it looks a lot bigger than you think so anyone above two should get another serving. I even took my father here, who is a very tough job and each bite he was more than satisfied by the dish. He doesn't eat out much but this place reminded him how enjoyable it can be. All of the staff are extremely nice and even a little witty too. I trust the recommendations and suggestions are in the best interest of the customers. Overall my favorite dishes were the Spanish omelet and the meat paella. To add, their wine selection I thought was great and went very well with the food. We all loved the food so much and am definitely going back whenever i can.

Really good food but the service was absolutely atrocious. We came on Valentine's Day and we were told we could only get a specific menu. The waiter brought us only half the menu and only after I asked did he bring the first two dishes (after we had already had the last dish). He didn't even apologize or seem to care. Meanwhile the rest of the restaurant was getting all kinds of different dishes and we were stuck with half the menu that we paid for.

So you're in search of some good Spanish restaurant in Montreal? Look no further! Head on over to Ibéricos. This cozy little neighborhood restaurant was conveniently located just a couple blocks from where we were staying. I cannot take credit for discovering them. My little sister and brother n'law found this gem. Sorry, but I did not get the names of everything we ate. What I can tell you is that all the Tapas dishes which they chose were delicious from start to finish. I especially enjoyed the Cured Ham!! It was melt in my mouth awesomeness!! Ibéricos is an excellent choice when dining in this incredible city. Make sure you save room for dessert.

We enjoyed our meal here a great deal. Our server was trilingual in French, English and Spanish. We loved the sangria, the calamari and the beet salad. The beet salad was really just an add on for us to get some vegetables but turned out being one of the highlights of the meal. The croquetas were a little disappointing, particularly the ham ones as the ham was ham was not very forward. The atmosphere here is really great and romantic though and feels like a subterranean wine cave, so I would return here primarily for the atmosphere as well as the drinks, calamari and beet salad. Will skip the croquetas the next time. Total bill with two bottles of sparkling water, half pitcher of Sangria, cheese croquetas, ham croquetas, calamri, beet salad and dessert of churros (tasty but not outstanding) was $105 CAD with tax. Definitely recommend a reservation because even on a weeknight this place was busy.

I'm very lucky to have found this spot through Yelp. I had an amazing meal here a couple months ago and have neglected to write a review, so it is time to rectify my mistake! I started with a glass of Cava, which is a traditional sparkling Spanish wine. For the food, we got one of the mixed jámon boards (mix of 3 cold cut meats and 2 cheeses) which comes with tomato bread. We also got a trio of croquettes - ham, cod, and braised oxtail. I liked all of them but my favorite was actually the oxtail which was rich and deeply flavored. We then tried the fried eggplant with yogurt, honey and feta cheese, which was mind-blowing....easily my favorite dish. Lastly, we also shared the tapas sized octopus which was tender and slightly smokey. Since tapas are meant for sharing I had room for dessert so the choice was the churros with chocolate dipping sauce. I could have licked the plate and bowl clean because I have a serious love of chocolate, and these little bites of heaven were light and not greasy. This is a perfect spot for a date, a 5 à 7 with co-workers, a girls night out or any occasion really. They also have a nice little terrasse so get out there!

Went for brunch in a group of 8 for a UYE- Unofficial Yelp Event. I reserved our table the very night before our set date, (truthfully because I kept forgetting the previous evenings while they were open), the reservation was quick and painless and there was no issues with my last minute stunt. Showing up for opening time the following day (Saturday), we saw we didn't quite necessarily need the reservation, we had the place pretty much to ourselves for most of our brunch. We all had such a good time eating and chatting, we stayed a good 2 hours, I believe, and no one made us feel rushed or unwelcome. Food, some 5 star affairs. Some pretty unfortunate and blatant 3 star affairs. One unfortunate disastrous odour, imo. The unpredictability of a good menu choice and the awful odour inflicted upon the whole is where I remove the half a star. So, 4.5 stars rounded up. I really appreciated the pricing and options of their brunch menu, for 20$ you choose an entrée and a main which comes with a side. However, coffee not included in that price and they don't have filtre coffee. Unfortunately I was quite disappointed with the "café au lait" I did order, they brought me a latté instead (even though they stated yes when I asked if they had café au lait, yes there's a difference ppl) and it was a very weak, small latté at that. I didn't catch the price, but next time I'll just stick w water, wine or mimosas. For my choices I had the eggs benedict, side of brussel sprout salad and entrée of charcuterie. One of my friends was sure to order the other side option (fruit salad) and a different entrée (the cheese platter) and we shared everything. Meats and cheeses: phenomenal!!! Soooo coming back here specifically for wine n charcuterie and cheese! They do this soooooo well here I can't begin to describe, the meats melt away in your mouth like butter, the cheeses are individually unique and globally perfect, including the lovely little (we believe rhubarb?) jam that accompanied. If not for anything just come for these! Hollandaise for my main was watery, bland and definitely wayyy not enough. Poached eggs too bland for the deep fried cornbread patties they were served on, not enough meat for the cornbread, but when I scraped off all the meat and egg and hollandaise off to eat separately for the 2nd half it was a lot more flavourful and enjoyable. The cornbread really dulls this whole plate and should consider being replaced. The brussel sprout salad entrée was divine! I would order that a thousand times over, it was definitely better than the fruit salad imo. My friend ordered the Tota? Torta? I can't remember the name of it, but we shared bites with most of the table and everyone agreed: he won brunch. It was a fried egg-based potato casserole and he paid the extra 4$ surcharge to have it with Ibericos ham - definitely the right choice. If this is on their brunch menu do not even hesitate on any other choice, just order this and send me a thank you after. Just as we finished eating, the table next to us ordered/received their paella for the family served in a huge skillet...the overwhelming odour of pungent fish invaded the whole dining area and my friend insisted I go outside for respite because as someone who doesn't like fish, it was just all too much for me to bare. 10 minutes later the odour had subsided enough to be tolerable, but had I still been eating when it arrived it would have certainly ruined my meal. At one point my friend dropped his fork, no harm no foul, he just simply picked it back up and put it aside to ask for a new one. Before we even got the chance, one of the super efficient ladies serving us appears out of no where with both a fork and knife in hand inquiring which utensil needed replacement. We were floored. (Pun intended, why not.) That never happens in a restaurant. Ever. These people don't wait to be told or asked to do their job, they are always listening and paying attention to their customers and what you're saying which is a highly impressive quality I barely see at $$$ + establishments let alone an affordable bargain like this spot. So yes, I highly recommend checking out this tapas spot. Make sure to order many items, that way the 3 star affairs don't underwhelm and undermine the 5 star recognition this place actually deserves. And while most people freak out about the Ibericos Ham, if you have to choose, I really must insist the Chorizo is the better way to go: that stuff is killer addictive!

Amazing Spanish restaurant! It's actually good for a drink and some tapas, cheese plate. But I went there for the paella . We ordered some starters and one seafood paella. There all tasted good. The service was very kind. Although it took some time to get the food, but it's totally fine :) The price is a little bit high giving the food portion is quiet small. In addition the environment is very clean.

Cute restaurant with pretty good food. The cod cakes were so good and the sauce that came with it was delicious and perfectly balanced. The jamon were also pretty decent, as well as the paella. We also tried the fries which we found a bit too salty. The service is quick and the staff are nice. The inside is nicely decorated and has an exotic feel.

Happy Easter weekend! We were 8 to enjoy a lovely brunch in a Spanish restaurant. Take a step inside, you have been transported to another world. The decoration has an old rusty feel to it with a nice touch of modern architecture. There were three dry piece of porks in front of the window where the entrance is. The waitresses were nice to introduced us to the best dishes in the menu. I took the Or mixte which has a iberico meat, the mangenco cheese and chorizo meat. It was a hard choices between the benedict and the green waffle. I took the former and I got what look like a mixture of a Benedict hollandaise poarch eggs top on potatoes galettes. The side dish is a small bowl of fruits. To complete the whole meal, we had a mimosa to drink. Everything is good except the potatoes galettes. It was a bit hard to munch on it but I managed to finish it. It is, unfortunately, my least favourite part of the whole meal. The service was great, the waitresses are gorgeous and the food was more than amazing despite the potatos galettes.

This is a very good tapas place. Octopus cooked perfectly which is harder than you might imagine. We tried a "paella" made with Fideo noodles and it was amazing,! Nice wines, friendly staff. Cozy small place with a casual atmosphere. Would go back in a heartbeat. We left very full and satisfied

My boyfriend and I originally had dinner plans for a different restaurant further down from here but because their kitchen was closed we decided to give this place a try and I'm SO glad we did! This place really came in clutch because we were starving LOL. What we ordered: We started off with the Patatas Bravas which were really warm, yummy and perfectly paired with their sauce. We then ordered the Chicken Croquette (not pictured) which I have to say was my least favorite dish because I wasn't a huge fan of the taste for some reason. Then we got the Garlic Shrimp which was EPIC... As a huge lover of seafood this dish hit the spot because of the delicious garlic sauce and how great the entire dish was. Even dipping your bread in that sauce felt like heaven for us! For our last dish I can't quite remember the name of it but it included Mussels, fish, and an incredible sauce or soup base! My top dishes had to be the Patatas Bravas, Garlic Shrimp and the last seafood dish. I would most certainly come back, 5/5 rating!

My wife is a fanatic of the seafood poella which how she found this place on Yelp. I gotta say, the atmosphere is great! Cozy, not too much noise. We were seated at the bar (due to fully booked), the waiter helped us out on the menu and provided great advice. The food are amazing. We first started with the meat platter with tomota bread. 4 different kind of meat, every slice were full of flavor. Then we added a croquette, we weren't sure which one to order so our waiter suggest a mix of each: 1 Ham, 1 beef & 1 fish. When I first look at the 3 pieces, I imagined the texture to be hard fried but to my surprise, it's actually thin layer crispy on the outside, super soft, smooth on the inside. Try it! You'll not regret! The poella, we have the chicken seafood poella rice. The shrimp are amazing, the fish are great... My only disappointment... The dish was over salty. But it's still very good regardless. Little tips for you : be sure to make a reservation before going :)

FANTASTIC FOOD! I simply adored the Spanish tapas experience. Limited menu but everything on it is excellent. The Iberian ham was simply divine! We went with their cold cut platter and the chorizo and ham blew us away! Beautifully presented on a gorgeous wooden plate. My only regret is that it's kind-of pricey and something to eat by yourself or to be shared with another person. Not for 4 people as the waitress suggested. I'm a huge fan of patatas bravas and it was so good. Nice little plate filled with yummies. I would suggest more dressing, it was a little sparse. We also went with the friend zucchini plates that were stuffed with ricotta and chorizo and they were delicious! Main plate was the vegetarian paella and it was great. This plate can be shared for 4 people. For dessert I went with their Spanish creme brulee, it was just OK. Solid experience.

Since visiting Spain 4 years ago, I have never found comparable spanish food in Montreal...until now. This restaurant is informal yet serves highly refined tapas that showcase premium ingredients prepared carefully and properly. Their tomato bread is extremely fresh and exploding with flavour. It consists of toasted bread rubbed with garlic and tomato. They then spread a thin layer of the tomato pulp atop the grilled bread slightly blurring the lines into bruschetta territory. We took one look at the bread on the table next to us and asked the waiter for 2 orders as soon as we sat down. I love my wife, but some things in life (such as spanish tomato bread) don't need to be shared. On this basis alone, Ibericos qualifies for 5 Yelp stars in my opinion. I reserve this designation for those restaurants that provide a flawlessly executed dish that is not readily available anywhere else. They are providing a public service which deserves recognition. We ordered generously sampling the mixed charcuterie plate with the belotta ham, the bravas potatoes, the shrimp in garlic sauce, the fried zucchini flowers, the salad, some grilled octopus, and finally the seafood and chicken paella for 2. Everything was spectacular. I'm always down for an oversized platter of cured meat and Ibericos really knocks it out of the park. Other standouts include the bravas which arrive deep fried with garlic and sweet red pepper sauces. We could have easily ordered another one, but it's just as well that we didn't since you want to sample as many items as possible. The zucchini flowers were the best tapa of the night for me. Lightly battered in a tempura-like coating, the flowers were stuffed with goat cheese and an almost liquified chorizo paste. Every bite of this dish is a powerful jolt to the senses; Crispy, sweet, salty, hot..... the dish has everything! The other star of night has to be the garlic shrimp. For 14$, you get 6 sautéed shrimp served in a rich sauce bursting with garlic. Accompanied by 2 pieces of fresh bread to mop up the sauce, this tapa is perfection. This is another reason why Ibericos gets the 5 star rating. The salad was unfortunately a letdown. The lettuce tasted wilted, there was very little texture, and the dressing was mild, tasteless and forgettable. Can I safely attribute responsibility for the salad to my wife who ordered it? The Spanish are not known for their salads. Order appropriately for the restaurant you are sitting in. Trying to recreate your perfect routine meal regardless of the dining establishment seldom works out well. So many people try to do this, and ultimately they are the ones who suffer through a dish that a given restaurant doesn't do properly. She'll probably read this and say "but I liked the salad!?!". It wasn't good. Enough said. Their octopus is excellent and bursting with grilled flavour served on a light gazpacho-like puddle. It was probably a little more firm than I prefer, but I'm not sure that this isn't by design. I will say that the best and most flavourful and tender octopus in Montreal is served at Lezvos on Decarie. Finally, the paella was delicious and very well seasoned. It includes about 6 shrimp, mussels, scallops, as well as a few pieces of roasted chicken. I might have added a little bit of chorizo to mix. The rice was extremely filling. Next time, I might just ask for an extra order of the garlic shrimp, tomato bread, or zucchini flowers instead. We'll definitely be back.

4 of us went here on a Saturday night to try out their Mtl a table menu for 43$/person. Compared to other places I have tried this was a bit disappointing. We had to wait about 20 mins till someone acknowledged us - which isn't a great start. To start we had one serving of the charcuterie and cheese platter and one serving of the cod fritters. The charcuterie was average, the cheese unimppresive but the cod fritters were one the best I ever had. For the main course we had the vegetable paella and the pork cheek. The pork cheek was very delicate and the entire dish was very well balanced. The paella on the other hand was once again disappointing and rather bland. The desserts were a disaster. They might have scored another star if not for the dessert and service. The fried egg plant with honey was alright but the cheese killed it for me. As for the chocolate ganache, it was a total fail. It is also not something they offer on their usual menu so maybe that's why. I would go back here however because I did have a good experience earlier when I tried the a la carte menu but they completely failed in being part of Mtl a table whole heartedly.

Ate here for dinner last night with my husband and two children. Everyone loved it! Started off with some tapas; the fried zucchini flowers (one of the kids favorites), patates bravas, croquettes, octopus (cooked well, very tender), and calamari (the calamari was our least favorite, but still good). We then shared the seafood paella. Also had a couple glasses of sangria, white and red. It was a fantastic meal!

Ibericos was a super pleasant surprise both from ambiance and food point of view. The patatas bravas and grilled octopus were super delicious. There is a black board listing the specials of the day, which are not in the menu and are quite few to chose from. We selected the anchovies, prepared in two different ways, which were melting in my mouth. My friends definitely enjoyed their sea food paella, which was indeed generous on shrimp and mussels. Ibericos offers variety of drink options, but we decided to invest time and pleasant effort in consuming Estrella brew as it is symbolic for Barcelona. Our deserts were outstanding, you can pick safely both the chocolate churros or chocolate ganache. Two aspects to consider. Tall tables in shape of barrels are uncomfortable and the chairs have no back support. Next time I would look for a low table that is better sheltered from the opening of the door, it will be a motivating factor to stay longer and consume more. Don't leave your jacket at the back of the restaurant if you can, otherwise you may need to aerate it for at minimum 24 hours so the diverse cuisine smells will go away. I will back for sure as I overall enjoyed my time with good friends and nice food.

Excellent upscale tapas bar. Traditional taste with a modern twist and neat presentation. Of course a bit on the expensive side, but worth it. Very good choice for a date

Like being transported to an authentic Museo del Jamón mixed with a Tapas bar in Madrid's Plaza Mayor, this space fits right into character. Stone walls adorned with gold foil wrapped namesake cured ham legs and lovely staff dressed in red and black fit perfectly with the décor. What else was on point is a long list of things: beginning with their namesake ham - silky smooth, rich in color and taste. Same went for the memorable Chorizo, salami, sausage and the oh so Manchego cheese. That was just the starter of a two-course brunch menu they offer on weekends from 11:30am-2:30pm for $20 (several options are given for starters and mains - though not too many to dilute their focus). Two pieces of bread with a tasty Tomato based spread accompanied said meat(s) and cheese board. Soon after was the perfect time for Mimosa makings to arrive, helping wash the deliciousness down (a shout out to Patrick B. for offering our table a glass each). The second course came out in a timely fashion and was served with grace. From what I can recall three options were ordered and tried. They included: Several orders of 'ham' Benedict, with a not too creamy Hollandaise and nicely poached eggs, atop fried Arepas instead of English muffins (very cool sub). A spinach infused waffle (my order), Pacific smoked salmon, cream cheese, caper and caramelized onion stack (more like a sandwich, but stack sounds more chic). Plus, Pat selected the potato, meat and sauce skillet, which tasted pretty 'bleeping' awesome. All were excellent - in a nutshell --- and served with one of two sides served in Tapas sized bowls (just realized this upon reflection, cool). About half got a nice looking fruit bowl, and the other the more 'adventurous' Brussels sprouts number. I thought this was one of the highlights of a great overall meal; perfectly cooked/steamed sprouts, toasted chestnuts, diced apricots (or the like), and a light dressing. Now where do I buy one of their transporters, oh wait, no need it's all in their dining room. What a nice brunch experience. Gracias to my tablemates and to the staff for making it so. Bravo - that sounds right.

Most highly recommend. Marvelous dining experience at Haissim's intimate, cozy, first-rate Ibericos. Don't be fooled by the relatively low number of Yelp reviews, as Ibericos is only 3 years old, but is already a gem. My wife and I chose the Tasting Menu comprised of charcuterie, 4 tapas, seafood paella (or noodles), cheese plank and a dessert. Eduardo selected a light red wine to complement this. The 4 tapas of chef's choice were: oxtail with mushrooms croquette; cod puree croquette with honey; morilles a la creme with noix de pin and epinettes; and a salad of cooked tetes de violons (fiddleheads) with jambon and manchego. All were superb. The 4 characuterie meats melted in the mouth, very flavorful and not too salty. The tapas were highly imaginative and thrilled the palate with its uniquely combined flavors. The seafood and chicken paella was served in a traditional iron pan, which is what made us decide to visit Ibericos for the first time. I have never had such deliciously seasoned shrimp, complementing tender mussels (mouilles), fish, and chicken wings. After a small plank of sliced manchego cheese paired with quince, the masterpiece of a dessert ended our meal on a high note --- chocolate ganache topped with a squiggle of frosting-like olive oil and sea salt, served with a thin chip. Haissim explained it is a mother's afternoon snack showing her love for her child; I interpreted this to mean despite what little he might have on hand, she could imaginatively whip up a delightful treat. We will definitely be back!

In general too expensive, almost every dish is overly salty, moreover, the portion is very small. For a restaurant at such location, the taste is disappointing. Nice stuff though.

This place has a small outdoor area which really caught our eye. Most of the dining room is inside but it was a beautiful night so we decided to take a table outside. We ordered a bottle of white wine, patatas bravas, cheese and cold meat cuts platter, olives and bruschetta. The food was amazing!

A fellow chef turned me onto Ibéricos over the summer. I had some time to kill while in Montreal for a short lunch prior to my meeting. So I went and was glad I did. As a solo I sat at my normal spot at the bar counter and began with a nice house rosé. When in Rome well you know... so I ordered the tasting platter that had several charcuterie which included: Ibérico, Chorizo, Salchichón and Lomo. I was impressed with the oiliness and pure joy those pieces gave me. I now understand the Hype.. This platter also included some garnishing of goat cheeses and dried pressed fruit along with some toasted tomato breads that sang and popped in my mouth! My second course included some avocado waffles with some hollandaise sauce and cured salmon which was intriguing but a dash too much of hot smoked paprika which overpowered the dish. This course also had a side dish of a potato leek soup with some crisps and a roasted cauliflower floret that was excellent. I wish I had more time and brought some fellow dinners with as I could of spent the afternoon eating some tapas and having a few glasses with friends.. but duty calls.. Loved the room with its stone walls and pleasant atmosphere. Bar menu was approachable, staff attentive and friendly..( yes it does make a bit of a difference if you speak french LOL ). Price points were normal and the food was very good. I'd like to return for diner and/or a longer sunday brunch of yummmm...

I will miss this place dearly! This restaurant is truly a gem. The tapas are outstanding and the sangria is scrumptious. If you get anything here do yourself a favor and get the croquetas de bacalao they are probably the best ones I've ever had and you won't regret it. I wish I could've gone one last time before moving but the border is closed.

If you're looking for tapas, this place is definitely a good choice. There is a very relaxed vibe here, I was able to hang out for a few hours with friends without feeling rushed. The small plates were reasonably priced and delicious. I highly recommend a pitcher of the sangria roja!

The food and wine were good. The restaurant has a cute underground ambiance. We had the charcuterie and cheese plate. I am giving three stars because it's a shame the waitress knew nothing about wines. We asked for recommendations and she didn't know, the bottle wasn't brought to the table to serve us and they brought the wine in a normal glass not wine glasses which makes the wine warm.

I vacationed in Spain every year for 10 years. After I stopped going, I haven't been able to find comparable Spanish food in the US/Canada until now. The food was EXACTLY the way it should taste and made me feel like I was transported to Madrid in the middle of Montréal. Every dish we ordered was amazing. However, the only thing that would have made this experience a 5 star one would have been better service. The waitress was very disinterested in serving us, having to be physically flagged down to come to the table so we could continue to order more food and drink. Other than that, the food itself plus the simple atmosphere of the space made for a delicious, authentic dining experience.

A real gem! My husband and I accidentally found this place upon a late night arrival from Halifax. I highly suggest sitting at the bar to eat and if your lucky, Marie will be working. Their octopus is far above anything I've had on the east coast. With only a few days in Montreal, and meeting up with my parents there, we chose to bring them back. My husband is an executive chef and couldn't bare not to have a second meal there to further explore the menu. Charming and sophisticated atmosphere :)

Loved this place!!! Loved the patio seating. Ordered the mix plate with jamon iberico de bellota upgrade plus a special of the day which was zucchini flowers stuffed with feta cheese (and something else, can't recall). I didn't order it but i was also given tomato bread which was super yummy!!!

Food was ok, not much seafood on the plates, salty also and the prices were high for what me and my friend got. Service was excellent tho.

Excellent food, cute and small restaurant, good ambiance. Tried the special menu at $41 with my friends and we all loved it. Must try if you're a fan of spanish tapas. Literally a minute walk from Mont-Royal metro station. Special mention to the chocolat ganache coffee crumble... Delicious!!