Ratafia
Wine bar · District de Saint-Édouard
6778 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, Quebec H2S 3C7, Canada
Highlights
Dessert & wine bar with creative pastries and tasting menus
Dessert & wine bar with creative pastries and tasting menus
"This elegant Little Italy spot started as a wine and dessert bar before expanding to include beautifully constructed (and very tasty) savory dishes. The decor has a hint of Art Deco: think rounded banquettes, hidden corners for sweet talk, and long counters around and behind the bar. There’s a six-course tasting menu that includes vegan options, and on a recent trip, we couldn’t stop dipping their brioche with brown butter into sauces left behind by the shrimp cocktail with tomato concasse. If a full meal isn’t in the cards, Ratafia works great for drinks, a late afternoon snack, or for a nightcap after dinner. Whenever you go, the dessert they call the Crunchy—a Tunisian-style saffron and honey brik pastry with orange blossom ice cream—is a must-order." - ivy lerner frank
"This elegant Little Italy spot started as a wine and dessert bar before expanding to include beautifully constructed (and very tasty) savory dishes. The decor has a hint of Art Deco: think rounded banquettes, hidden corners for sweet talk, and long counters around and behind the bar. There’s a six-course tasting menu that includes vegan options, and on a recent trip, we couldn’t stop dipping their brioche with brown butter into sauces left behind by the shrimp cocktail with tomato concasse. If a full meal isn’t in the cards, Ratafia works great for drinks, a late afternoon snack, or for a nightcap after dinner. Whenever you go, the dessert they call the Crunchy—a Tunisian-style saffron and honey brik pastry with orange blossom ice cream—is a must-order. photo credit: Two Food Photographers" - Ivy Lerner-Frank
"This elegant-but-relaxed Little Italy spot is both a wine and dessert bar that works great for drinks, a late afternoon snack, or for a nightcap after dinner. The decor has a hint of Art Deco: think rounded banquettes, hidden corners for sweet talk, and long counters around and behind the bar. The menu is always changing, with the recent introduction of a six-course tasting menu that includes vegan options. We love their arctic char pasta with tarragon pesto and pistachio crumble, and the dessert they call the Crunchy, a saffron and honey brik pastry with orange blossom ice cream. Choose whatever inspires you from late afternoon to late night, starting with savory and ending with sweets (or the other way around). " - ivy lerner frank, team infatuation
"The pairing of natural wine and dessert is the concept here — and it does not disappoint. The kitchen at this Little Italy destination is run by four pastry chefs who rotate in the preparation of both savoury and sweet dishes, from duck tacos to a wide variety of cakes and confections. No reservations (except for groups of 6 or more)." - Daniel Bromberg
"The creative couple behind this Little Italy wine and dessert bar is back with more clever (and delicious) marketing: a Boîte Anti-Blues is a three-course menu for two, including a cocktail kit, appetizer and main, and their “Crunchy,” a signature labneh cream, orange flower dessert. The Sweet Date box for two includes two hot chocolates (or coffee), a yuzu and chocolate brioche, soft cookies with white chocolate, cardamon, and pistachios, and green tea petit fours. Other desserts are available à la carte, along with wines from their collection." - Ivy Lerner-Frank
