We visited this restaurant immediately after arriving in Montreal because so many people had recommended it. Unfortunately, our experience could not have been more disappointing. We were seated at the bar, and the staff member working behind the counter took our order. From the very beginning, the service felt cold and dismissive. There was little to no eye contact, explanations were rushed, and when I asked which menu items were the most popular, the response was simply “Number 2 and Number 4,” delivered in a way that made it seem as though answering the question was an inconvenience. As visitors to the city, we were hoping for a welcoming first dining experience, but instead we felt ignored and uncomfortable. At one point, we noticed that guests seated on both sides of us were served water shortly after being seated, while we never received any. This only added to our disappointment. Perhaps because the service left such a negative impression, but the food itself did not feel nearly as exceptional as we had expected given the restaurant’s reputation. It was decent, but certainly not memorable enough to make up for the lack of hospitality. Great restaurants are about more than just food—they are also about how guests are treated. Sadly, that was completely lacking during our visit. I still left a tip out of respect for the other staff members working that day, but looking back, I regret doing so. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this restaurant to friends or family, and I have no intention of returning.
