Dans l'ensemble, Alma est perçu comme une expérience culinaire mexicaine haut de gamme et innovante, autour d'un fil conducteur centré sur le maïs et des plats comme les tacos et le canard qui séduisent par leur fraîcheur et leur finesse. Le service est généralement attentif et l'ambiance intime du lieu est chaleureuse, avec une carte des vins en écho aux plats et une présentation soignée. Des réservations sont conseillées car l'espace est limité et les portions peuvent sembler petites par rapport au prix, ce qui peut surprendre certains gourmets. Certains commentaires suggèrent d'accompagner le repas d'une meilleure explication des intentions du chef pour la dégustation. La terrasse attenante et l'ambiance conviviale sont des atouts fréquents, tout comme la créativité et l'harmonie des saveurs. Globalement, Alma est considérée comme une référence pour la cuisine mexicaine à Montréal, offrant une expérience mémorable et incitant à revenir pour découvrir d'autres menus et accords, malgré quelques expériences plus coûteuses ou plus modestes en portions.
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.
14 mars 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.
22 oct. 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!
