Alma Montreal is described as a high end Mexican inspired restaurant that centers on a corn theme within a refined tasting menu and blends traditional Mexican flavors with innovative touches. The dining experience is widely praised for standout dishes, freshness and thoughtful preparation, and a strong wine program paired with attentive service; the setting is intimate and warm, with a terrace option that adds to the appeal. Reservations are often recommended due to limited seating. Opinions on value vary, with some noting the portions are small and prices steep, while others consider the overall experience one of the best in Montreal and worth the price. The kitchen is repeatedly heralded for passion and precision, and many diners enjoy the course menus and the way the menu evolves, though a few reviews mention uneven depth of flavor or areas where service could be more consistently attentive. Overall Alma Montreal is seen as a bold, standout spot in Montreal where guests leave impressed by the culinary creativity and the hospitality.
It was our first time at Alma, & it's safe to say that we will be coming back. We went for the Menu Carte Blanche & everything was really good! However, what made the experience top-notch was Muriel's service. She really took great care of us. She went into detail explaining each dishes & each wine to pair. Overall, very great experience!
Enjoyed an amazing 9 course tasting menu paired with unique wines from small batch wineries from the Basque regions of Spain & France. Staff very friendly & service was exceptional. If you're looking for a delicious & artfully created menu with excellent service, look no further. Truly a special experience.
Mar 14, 2024
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We were almost scared away from this spot due to some recent reviews but I'm so glad we weren't. Undoubtedly lucky enough to experience top notch restaurants when traveling for work & this was one of the best meals we've had in a long time. The tastes, the quality, the music, the wine, the service. Couldn't have been better. Don't sleep on Alma.
It was good, but nothing more. The food was interesting, but left us a little hungry (note that I limited myself to the smallest menu offered) & was inconsistent. The wine...I don't understand how its price is justified, I understand the rarity of the products but the quality was missing. The experience was good all in all, but the price was hard to justify for a wine bar, approx. $325 for 4 glasses of wine & two very light 5-course meals. Even if the food is objectively more gourmet than a typical wine bar, Alma seems overpriced.
This restaurant offers catalan food & wines, served as tapas over 5-8 services. The concept is nice , & there is a need for such restaurant in the area. Although the service was great, the food was inconsistent. Off on certain courses, & surprisingly good on others. Given the price point, I would expect more consistency. The plates are inviting, but not technically right. Perhaps the chef is trying too much ? Wine pairing wasn't up to the expectation either, which is unfortunate from a cellar filled with bottles only from northern Spain... the team needs to rethink how to best combine the flavor, wine, especially at this price point . Ultimately, it fell below expectation to me, nor to mention that the size of our plates were very small. Promising, however, considerable work need by the chef & the owners to turn this concept into a successful story.
Oct 22, 2023
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Inviting little tapas-style restaurant on a quiet street in Outremont. We ordered the five-course menu plus one extra dish & dessert.
At first, I was surprised by the first one or two portions, which others have mentioned, is on the small size. But the meal ended up being nicely portioned & well paced. We had enough food - even without the extra. Plus the dishes were tasty, creative, & nicely presented.
The wine pairings & options are great & the server was the ideal host - knowledgeable, friendly, not pushy, nor intrusive. I did not pay the bill, so can't speak to cost or value, but it was a spectacular meal & we happily recommend & visit again.
*The flan was divine!
I love this restaurant! Beautiful natural wines, excellent service, a gorgeous patio under a canopy of trees, handmade ceramics....& the food!: burrata, fresh pasta, anchovies & butter & homemade limoncello...what could be better? I want to spend my summer evenings here.... xoxo Thanks for the wonderful meal & experience!
