They had live music on Friday when we went. It was nice. We started with the shrimp appetizer it was delicious. I had the octopus appetizer as my entree with the aqua Fresca to drink. The combination took me back to Europe. It just gave such a Mediterranean vibe. Burger and steak and frites were good choices too. Finished with the carrot cake, was good.
What guests say about Keela
Keela is generally well liked for its tasty cuisine, with several customers highlighting the oysters, tartare, octopus, celeriac carpaccio, and cocktails. The service is often described as warm and attentive, and the atmosphere is considered pleasant, lively, and sometimes a bit noisy. However, a few reviews mention delays, a team that can sometimes be overwhelmed, and uneven service experiences. Overall, it’s a solid option in Montreal for a meal with a good atmosphere and well-executed dishes.
Reviews / Ratings for Keela
Amazing evening at Keela! The service and food were exceptional! Will be back.
Had an amazing experience with my boyfriend. The food was amazing! We shared 6 oysters which were fresh and yummy. I had Linguine Alle Vongole and i kid you not, it was the perfect portion and so saucy! Loved it so much i actually ate all my food (i usually don't as sometimes the portions are massive, especially pasta). My boyfriend got the Keela Burger and i snuck a couple bites, it was really good too and the fries were not overly fried! We also got dessert, and if you like carrot cake... OMGGGG, super yum!!! Our waitress was amazing and the staff was super friendly. It's close to L'Olympia which worked out for us because we were catching a comedy show after dinner. Overall this is a great place and definitely recommend. They are also kid friend!
Fantastic spot right near L'Olympia! We grabbed dinner before a comedy show and were completely blown away. The Piri Piri bread, Octopus, Celery Root Salad, and steak for two were all incredible. A true gem. We will definitely be back whenever we are in town!
We ate here twice. Everything we had was excellent.
Definitely a gem in village. Everybody in our group was delighted with our respective plates. Chocolate mousse was delicious (I would ask with less salt over it the next time).
The celery root carpaccio was incredible, one of the best entrées I've ever had. I then had the Cornish hen for the main course, which was cooked perfectly. The staff was also very friendly & knowledgeable about the dishes & which wines (which they do have by the glass) paired well. One of the better dining spots I've tried in Montreal, a must try if you're in the area.
It’s been our favorite restaurant for years now, and we absolutely love it. The food is always amazing, and the service is top notch and genuinely friendly. Without a doubt, one of the best spots in the city!!
Keela is easily one of my top 5 favorite restaurants in Montreal. Exceptional food, consistently fresh, delicious cocktails and incredible service. 10 out of 10, every time!
The atmosphere is a bit better than the food. Dark moody not too loud. Great way to settle into a first night in Montreal with the fam.
What an incredible experience! The food was to die for. We had the celery carpaccio, beef tartar and Piri piri bread. It was so good I forgot about my drink (big deal) and the staff was so warm, Kristen is a charm. Highly recommend!
Amazing place. Had everything on the menu. Highly recommend
Made a reservation. Tuesday 2$ oyster day ! The wood fired breads were great . We tried all the starters. All flavorful but the celery root carpaccio was the highlight
We had two dinners over two weeks and both experiences were superb. The team is terrific and the food excellent. We will come back when again in MTL.
Food quality is fine, but kitchen is very slow. It took more than 40 min for my food to come. Main problem is the service. Servers are extremely rude and they really don't care. There was live music that night, but we could barely hear him because of the noise level in the restaurant. There are way better restaurants in the area. I will not come back for sure.
Really great food and atmosphere❤️❤️
Everytime I eat there it's a delight!! You have to have the chocolate mousse...OMG
Keela is a restaurant we might have never discovered if it weren’t for a local’s recommendation, as it’s tucked away on a side street off of Rue St. Catherine. We decided to stop by for dinner on our first night in Montreal, and we were pleasantly surprised. The food was incredible. The presentation was beautiful, and the flavors were truly out of this world. The service was also excellent, making the entire experience even better. We enjoyed it so much that we came back for a second night—and once again, we were not disappointed. Keela is definitely an underrated gem in Montreal. Highly recommend giving it a try!
I cannot say enough how perfect our expereince here was. We sat at the bar and there was live music, it was the perfect volume and vibe. If the food and drinks were not good enough, the staff was superb. Lucy our bartender was a consumate host. We will be back every time we are in Montreal.
I wish I lived in Montreal just to be able to visit Keela as often as I want. Delicious food and drinks, cozy ambiance, and friendly servers. What more could you want? We visited on Friday so there was also great live music playing. Make sure to try whatever specials they recommend when you visit, we tried multiple and they were all incredible, especially the scallops.
Things didnt go their way and they got nasty.
Amazing food, friendly and efficient staff, fun (if a bit loud) atmosphere. The Cornish hen dish was out of this world: spot-on tender cook with a vibrant sauce, and scrumptious seasonal vegetables cooked to perfection. On the night that I went, it was particularly busy, and they appeared to be understaffed — longer wait times than average. Nevertheless, the service was friendly.
The staff are the best!!!!
This place is wonderful!!! Very laid back charm Live music Food was amazing ... Grilled octopus was exceptional Oysters over the top In addition to everything else," Lucy" the bartender was engaging, delightful and made us feel like we were the only people at the bar Do not miss this place!!! Best, Paul
Absolutely fantastic! The food was great, particularly the celery carpaccio and the pesto bread. The homemade ice cream is a great dessert! Well worth the trip, will come back next time we are in Montreal.
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Opening hours
- Sunday Closed
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 17:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday 17:00 - 22:00
- Thursday 17:00 - 22:00
- Friday 17:00 - 22:00
- Saturday 17:00 - 22:00
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