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.
Spent 700$ for 2 people on full menu (9 courses plus wine pairings). Left drunk & hungry. Portions so tiny, my stomach was just sloshing with alcohol.
Was the food tasty? Sure. Would I come back to Alma? No. If I'm spending that much money to walk away hungry, there are much better options in Montreal to spend 700$ for 2 people.
We had the carte blanche with the wine pairing. Beautiful plating & well executed textures but many dishes lacked depth of flavour & spice. The tacos de setas & their signature seabream crudo were the standout dishes.
The selection of Catalan wines was interesting, though several pairings didn't quite complement the dishes as well as expected.
6 mai 2025
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We've had two wonderful visits to Alma in the last four months - first the 9 course menu with wine pairing & then the 5 course menu - the molés are out of this world - complex & memorable.
What a delight it was to eat at Alma! It is rare to have a chef's menu where every dish is solid, but I felt this was the case at Alma. From appetizer to both the desserts, I thoroughly enjoyed this flavour profile mixing acidity, fat & spiciness, something you won't get in French or Italian fine dining. The seafood was delicious & as well as the beef tongue! It was great to be exposed to different types of corn tortillas as well! It would however be great to have a bit more options of drinks for people who cannot drink alcohol. Although I enjoyed my lime-onade, I have to admit I was a bit envious watching my husband enjoy his wine pairing! That being said, we will definitely be back! A true gem in Montreal!
We initially reserved the 5 course meal menu but ended up adding a few items to complete the 9 course meal. The place is very charming & low key. Service was very attentive & knowledgeable. The food was exceptional. The organic, Spanish wine pairing was not my favorite... the majority were white or rose & tasted very much alike (& not in a good way).
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.
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!
