Mémo

Restaurant · Vieux Montréal ·

Mémo

Restaurant · Vieux Montréal ·

Tasting menu, modern cuisine, intimate setting, chef stories

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644 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3C 1J2, Canada Get directions

CA$100+

@michelinguide

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Montréal: A Place Where Creativity Reigns

"At Mémo I could see how Rémi Lemieux builds dishes from roots and memories: he starts with exceptional produce (he recommends frequent trips to Jean-Talon Market), and he says he cooks from the best meals he had growing up across Montréal's neighbourhoods, letting the city's many cultural tastes shape every flavour profile. Risk-taking is central to the place: he only takes risks in the kitchen because he finds dishes that taste exactly like they sounded on the menu boring and wants to surprise diners, which gives Mémo an adventurous, memory-driven sensibility." - Ty Gaskins

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/travel/montreal-a-place-where-creativity-reigns

Mémo

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"Mémo: where memories intertwine with flavors. At the helm, Rémi Lemieux—formerly at Au Pied de Cochon and a contestant on Top Chef Toronto 2024—serves modern, joyous, no-holds-barred cuisine. In this intimate restaurant (20 seats and a counter facing the kitchen), the dishes are a wake-up call for the taste buds. A beet tartare, the texture surprisingly similar to beef, sits alongside a pearly scallop immersed in an umami dashi broth. A delicious mini-burger showcases a combination of Mimolette cheese, zucchini, and a tender, juicy sirloin steak. This cuisine explores a variety of influences (from Japan to France) while conjuring up childhood memories." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/quebec/montreal_2433514/restaurant/memo

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Mémo

陳文達 Mandart C.

Google

When traveling and you are wanting an excellent meal, consult the Michelin guide! This is how I was able to find Mémo (short for "making dishes from their Mémoires!") - and the January tasting menu did not disappoint. From the amuse-bouche, to the fish course, to the dessert, all seven (7) courses were amazing. The best part? The very personable attention to service & detail from the crew. I had a lot of amazing interactions with the maître d and one of the chefs. The maître d also had asked me about what drink I was wanting to have and I had suggested a cocktail and she asked if I wanted sweet or savory and I said savory. What she came back with was a "Greek Salad Martini." And it tasted exactly like a Greek salad but with no onion aftertaste and it worked perfectly well with the January tasting menu. Please make your reservation or just walk in and enjoy the incredible gastronomy of Mémo!!!

Ashely L.

Google

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.

Nicholas P.

Google

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!

Sep R.

Google

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.

X L

Google

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.

Reuben R.

Google

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. 🍽️

Google

This might be a great place for tourists, but in the opinion of this local, our meal was a flop. I will say, it was a sweet touch for the chef to come out and personalize the dishes (saying this was what he made for his girlfriend, etc.), but the wait between services when there were so few people in the restaurant surprised us. The six course menu was served to us over 3 1/2 hours. It kind of felt like they were waiting us out so that we would order more wine or overpriced water or whatever. Foodwise, there were some highs and lows, but most of it was bland, though beautifully plated. The endives were nice; the dessert was terrible and most of the gels tasted chemical.

Alex M.

Google

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 :)