Mémo

The whole restaurant is basically run by one chef, so the food comes out quite slowly. It’s not expensive, but guys might find the portions a bit small. The sauces and seasonings are excellent, though the ingredients themselves are pretty ordinary. Not sure if they change the menu often, but this time it was just okay. Since it’s in the Old Port downtown, the place is small and the seats are quite tight — but the atmosphere is super cozy and perfect for chatting.

Visited Memo for the first time today. Cute compact restaurant with a warm and somewhat intimate ambiance. I ordered the tasting menu, which in my opinion was reasonably priced. A big positive point was the wide range of ingredients used in the dishes, as in some higher-end restaurants, you can see the chef's obsession with one type of ingredient. My favourites were the main course (smoked duck) and the dessert. Their home-made bread was also a pleasant surprise, and I would totally recommend ordering it. I also liked the salad as I tend to like "nutty" dishes and the balsamic and sesame dressing was very tasty. The Chef was very attentive and explained each dish with occasional "creation stories," which I found pleasant. Finally, as a somewhat impatient diner, I appreciated not having to wait too long between dishes. I intend to go back in a different season to see how the menu has changed! On a less "crucial" note, I would like to recommend a more carefully curated playlist to go with the calm and warm vibe of the restaurant.

One of my fave restaurants after trying so many. The waitress asked us what our preferences are for food and they made a menu while making sure there aren’t any of the ingredients we’re not fans of. Everything was delicious but I was most impressed by the duck. The chef personally came to introduce every dish to us with a cute interesting story. The service was excellent and they wrote a little card for birthday wishes. The restaurant is very small but it was very cozy and comfortable.

Fantastic restaurant. It may not have a Michelin star yet but it sure deserves one. From the friendly and detailed service to the careful preparation of dishes that will get all your taste buds going. Wonderful experience!

Our first visit to Mémo was a memorable ;) experience. Each course was delicious and the service was professional yet friendly. Being served by the chef himself made everything more elevated. The decor is beautiful. A must visit and we recommend the tasting menu. 🍽️

Easily the best and most memorable meal of our trip to Montreal! I’m so grateful we landed on this option after scouring the Michelin guide. We came on a Friday evening for a celebratory dinner. From the moment we arrived, the whole team made us feel very pampered and cared for. Shout out to our waitress Izzy for checking in at the perfect times and also sharing fun factoids about the restaurant and its origins; we loved that. We wore business casual as Open Table suggested, but I think we would have been fine going more casually as well. I really appreciated the light, cozy vibe of the restaurant. Between the warmth of the team, the casual chic decor, and the executive chef bringing out plates himself while sharing stories, we felt such a homey, welcoming presence. The chef shared a story of cooking for his partner for the first course, and honestly the whole night felt like we were invited into his home and he was cooking his favorite meals for us. And the food… I’m still replaying every course of the tasting menu. Everything was so flavorful, creative, elevated, and still tangible. I loved the brightness of the first two courses and then the slow transition to sultrier heavier plates. I’ll be thinking about the ponzu gel dish with tomatoes for a long time. I don’t even usually like duck but I was literally scooping up every last morsel from my plate. Phenomenal dishes, and I can only imagine how great the wine pairing is as well. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, and I can’t wait to come back and see what they do next!

The new chef (Vice) was OUTSTANDING, and every member of the staff was an absolute delight! My dad took me here as a treat after I took my medical boards, and I will never forget this dining experience. We selected the 6 course meal, and every component was unique and (very!!!) flavorful. My favorite was the first course, the ceviche. I could not recommend a place more highly. Thank you to everyone for the experience. I will be back soon :)

Had an excellent experience in this centrally located restaurant in the downtown. Very personal as the chef even came and explained all the plates, loved that!! Good priced tasting menu! Definitely a repeat on my list!