Thomas S.
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If I could give more than five stars, I would. Origine Brass is the kind of place that redefines what a local microbrewery and restaurant can be. Stylish but warm, modern without losing its soul. It hums with that quiet confidence of a place that knows exactly who it is and what it’s doing.
We started simple: wings and nachos. The wings were solid, crispy, well-seasoned, and paired perfectly with the first round of IPA. Not life-changing, but satisfying. The nachos were better than most, piled high with fresh toppings and cheese that actually stretches. Then came the pizza, and everything changed.
The Champignon Pizza was pure magic. I have eaten pizza across Europe and North America, from Naples to San Francisco, from small trattorias tucked into cobbled Italian alleys to wood-fired gems in Montréal and Portland. This one belongs in the top three of my life. The crust was impossibly thin yet chewy in all the right ways, blistered at the edges and soft at the core, with that subtle flavor that only comes from a dough that has been given time and care. The topping was loaded with wild, aromatic mushrooms, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil that tasted like the Mediterranean sun itself. Every bite offered a perfect balance of earthiness, salt, and heat. Only in small coastal villages of Italy have I tasted anything quite like it.
The beer list reads like a love letter to craft brewing. Bright, hoppy IPAs that sing, malty ambers that ground you, and a stout that feels like dessert without being heavy-handed. I was hoping for a sour, but none were on tap that day. It hardly mattered. Every pour was clean, balanced, and served at the perfect temperature.
Service was effortless and friendly, the kind that makes you feel like a regular by the end of the night. The staff seem genuinely proud of what they are serving, and they have every reason to be. The atmosphere ties it all together, a mix of industrial chic and soft lighting, with music and conversation blending just right.
I travel often for work, and food is one of the ways I get to know a place. Origine Brass tells a story of Montréal at its best: creative, confident, unpretentious, and rooted in quality. That pizza alone will stay with me for years. If you love good food and honest craftsmanship, this is the place.
