Cadet
Cadet 1431 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal
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What guests say about Cadet

Cadet seems to offer creative and flavorful cuisine, with several shareable dishes often described as very well executed and beautifully presented. Service is generally warm, attentive, and competent, although a few reviews mention delays or inconsistent استقبال. The atmosphere is often considered pleasant, but sometimes noisy, and many find the value for money good, despite portions sometimes being seen as small or a bit pricey.

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Reviews / Ratings for Cadet

Photo of Ann Gillard
25 Oct 2026
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4.3

Service good, portions small for the price, but very good. Music was a bit too loud.

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Photo of Oblivion047
24 Oct 2026
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5.0

Amazing food and service

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Photo of Ian Dewancker
23 Oct 2026
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5.0

Each plate was great. Ambience of space was very nice. Would definitely come back

Photo of Ed
22 Oct 2026
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2.3

Very, very disappointing. I don't understand how this place is recommended in the Michelin Guide. Reading the menu, you'd think, "Wow, this sounds incredible, I'd eat anything here." But the plates are very mediocre. The service is incredibly bad. The waiters aren't rude, just very slow and inefficient, and they forget what you ask for. It's also quite crowded, but that's their problem to deal with. Some dishes were good and some were very boring. We also ordered the bread pudding, and it was literally charred. I couldn't even swallow it and had to spit it into my napkin.

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Photo of Renee Couture
17 Oct 2026
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5.0

Excellent food. Busy restaurant but service is fast especially if attending a show, the staff is conscientious. Leopold was a 5 star waiter. Try the Beets, zucchini, bavette and chocolate pie ❤️

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Photo of Bernardo Caupers
16 Oct 2026
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5.0

Super recommend!Amazing staff and amazing food!

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Photo of Jack Lang
12 Oct 2026
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5.0

Cadet is fantastic! The service was great as were all the dishes but particularly the black cod and calamari.

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Photo of Saya Pitham
10 Oct 2026
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5.0

Food was absolutely exceptional! Tapas style dishes that are meant to be shared. Everything was so delicious and unique. The veggie dishes will also blow your mind!

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Photo of Itai
7 Oct 2026
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4.7

lovely spot, well executed

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Photo of Eva H
7 Oct 2026
Source: Google
4.7

One of our best restaurant visit in Kanda! Amazing food to share, great and friendly service. Thanks for having us and making our last evening in Montréal unforgettable.

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Photo of Akash Bajpai
3 Oct 2026
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3.3

Food was great. Specially loved my oysters and focaccia and broccoli but god was the service slow. I waited like what felt like forever (20 min) for just my drinks after ordering. Each dish had a substantial wait between them (about 15 mins between dishes). I grew old in the time waiting to the pay the check! Why would u bring me the bill and then wait 20 mins to come and let me pay it?!?

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Photo of Janet Nevala
2 Oct 2026
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5.0

Second time for me. My friends tenth time. The four of us had share plates. The sauces are incredible. Love the atmosphere and the service is fantastic. Merci

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Photo of Ka W
27 Sep 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Great meal, my favorite dish was the eggplant. The focaccia is amazing and a must get. The steak was very tender. You can skip the chicken wings, relatively average. Pretty good service and good vibes

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Photo of Tanu Garg
27 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

A wonderful dining experience from start to finish. The service was exceptional; warm, attentive, and professional without ever feeling intrusive. The cuisine was beautifully presented, creative, and full of flavor, with each dish thoughtfully prepared. The wine selection was equally impressive, offering a great range of choices that complemented the food perfectly. Overall, the combination of outstanding service, food and an excellent wine selection made this a truly memorable experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an elevated dining experience.

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Photo of Ray Mehta
27 Sep 2026
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5.0

Five stars for Cadet. We booked a 5 p.m. table, and the restaurant was already packed. After dinner, I understood why. The miso black cod was the best I’ve ever had. The tomato salad was incredible too. Every dish we tried was delicious, and Juliano, our server, made the experience even better with his warm, attentive service. This was one of the best meals we’ve had in Montréal. The food and service felt Michelin-star level. Make a reservation. I highly recommend Cadet.

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Photo of Jonathan Lim
26 Sep 2026
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1.7

We went to Cadet this weekend after having it recommended by several friends, so we came in with pretty high expectations, especially given its Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. Unfortunately, we left pretty disappointed. Both the appetizers and mains were underwhelming. A lot of the dishes felt overly seasoned, with so many strong flavours competing against each other that it was difficult to actually appreciate the ingredients or the dish itself. Others went in the opposite direction and just felt flat and not particularly memorable. Overall, it felt quite overhyped compared to the experience we had. We recently went to Keela and enjoyed it significantly more, both in terms of the food and the level of service. Given all the recommendations and recognition Cadet has received, we really wanted to love it, but unfortunately it just didn’t live up to the expectations for us.

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Photo of Guy-Maxime Campeau
26 Sep 2026
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5.0

Excellent! Had an amazing time

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Photo of John de Souza
25 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Cadet was excellent across the board. The space is beautifully designed, with warm, comfortable lighting that creates an inviting atmosphere, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout. I especially enjoy sitting at the bar, and it made the experience even better having such warm and engaging staff nearby. The food was thoughtful and memorable. The scallops with grapes and walnuts sounded unusual at first, but the combination worked beautifully—the sweetness, richness, and texture all balanced perfectly. The leeks with mackerel were delicate, smooth, and absolutely delicious. Ending with the bread pudding was the perfect choice. It arrived steaming hot with ice cream melting over the top and was a wonderful way to finish the meal. A really enjoyable experience from beginning to end.

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Photo of Rich b
23 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The staff here are amazing as is the food. Our waiter helped us with recommendations for cocktails and was super helpful with food choices and quantities to order. His wine recommendations were also spot on. Really great experience all round.

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Photo of Reeves Yewer
22 Sep 2026
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5.0

Our experience at Cadet was *excellent*. We dined on a Tuesday night and the place was hopping. That being said, we’d have been understanding if we’d be waiting a little bit longer between each dish and pour, but the thoughtful care and attention delivered to us was as if we were the only people on the floor! Each dish arrived with a thoughtful presentation and at an appropriate temperature, and we really felt like everything was just… wow. delicious. We tried the Zucchini with hot honey and chicken skin, the leeks with smoked mackerel and dill, and the fried sea bass. Shout out to the foodrunner who de-spined our sea bass like lightwork. Our new favorite date night in the city.

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Photo of S K (Sam)
21 Sep 2026
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5.0

There were three of us who visited last night after it was highly recommended by a family member. Going in without knowing quite what to expect, we were completely blown away by the entire experience. The chefs truly know what they’re doing. The flavours were incredible, and the sauce work was exceptional. The calamari and sea bass were our absolute favourites, but honestly, every dish was outstanding. No notes! Thank you for having us, what an incredible experience!

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Photo of Sam Baldwin
20 Sep 2026
Source: Google
4.3

Excellent food. Did I say excellent food?! Small plates, all are good. Vibrant yet intimate. Service was slow on a Sunday night but it says a lot that that the place was hopping on a Sunday.

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Photo of J.A. Pigeon
19 Sep 2026
Source: Google
3.0

We came here before a UB40 concert right around the corner. The service was good. But the food, no, no, no. From under cooked lamb to over cooked miso cod. Walked away with a bill of $220 before tips and not liking the food.

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Photo of Sudeepto Roy
15 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Plates to share. Server is highly knowledgeable about what combinations of plates worn well. Highly recommend the scallops with Focaccia bread!! Everything is cooked, presented and explained with true passion for gastronomy Quebecois, Jamaican, Vietnamese, Chinese, ... Culinary influence it seems, from the chefs

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Photo of Sunny Shin
8 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

WOW I absolutely must visit Montreal! I ordered a lot of dishes, and everything was perfect! 👌

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Opening hours

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  • Sunday 17:00 - 23:00
  • Monday 17:00 - 23:00
  • Tuesday 17:00 - 23:00
  • Wednesday 17:00 - 23:00
  • Thursday 17:00 - 23:00
  • Friday 17:00 - 23:00
  • Saturday 17:00 - 23:00

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