Les critiques décrivent Alma Montréal comme une expérience culinaire mexicaine raffinée axée sur un menu degustation autour du maïs, où des plats comme les tacos et le canard brillent, avec des ingrédients réfléchis et frais; le service est régulièrement salué pour sa gentillesse et son savoir-faire, et l'ambiance est chaleureuse et intime, bien que la petite taille du restaurant suggère de réserver. Bien que beaucoup considèrent le menu dégustation comme exceptionnel et qui vaut le prix, certains évoquent des portions petites et des tarifs élevés, et quelques convives estiment que le service ou les accords vins pourraient être plus soignés; dans l'ensemble, Alma est perçu comme une destination marquante pour une cuisine mexicaine sérieuse à Montréal, avec une grande attention aux détails et une vraie passion du chef.
My husband & I took the 5 course meal & added the dessert. Everything was delicious from A to Z. Every dish had an explosion of flavours in our mouth. For someone who loves Mexican food & seafood the combination of both was just perfect. After the 5 courses we were already feeling full but we were glad we ordered the churros, they were the best we've had! They were served hot, soft on the inside & crunchy on the outside, bite-sized heaven!
We shouldn't forget the impeccable service provided by the whole staff, hostess, waitresses & we even got to meet the chef who came out to chat with us! In love with this place ❤?
I'm stunned & full of love for this amazing labor of love that merges Quebec's finest local ingredients into the best gourmet Mexican cuisine I've ever had. Wow, what a chef!
21 mai 2025
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Super restaurant that serves some of the best Mexican food outside of Mexico.
We ordered the 5 course menu & it did not disappoint. All the corn products tasted just what I remember from Mexico. The highlight was the tetela with pipian, which tasted just as the ones my grandmother used to make. The fish dish was super simple & super delicious, & delicate flavors.
We ordered the tlacoyo, which was extra from the menu. It was ok, nothing out of this world, plus it was a little raw in the middle. However, the salsa that came with the tlacoyos was to die for. The spiciness & the flavors well super well balanced.
The only comment I have is that some of the portions seemed a bit small & for someone who has a good appetite, I was still hungry at the end of the meal.
Service was impeccable. The staff were very friendly. The atmosphere & the vibes inside was immaculate. The presentation, which was creative & fun, is really the standout. It's very cozy inside. The food is very good as well, & there were 2-3 dishes in the Carte Blanche menu that really knocked it out of the park. The focus on local ingredients was also great. The highlight of the meal was surprisingly the duck breast, which was absolutely wonderful. There were a few dishes that lacked slightly in flavour or needed a little bit more balance (I must admit, I was more critical than usual because Mexican food is one of my favourites) but in general, a wonderful experience.
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.
Une expérience culinaire & un service exceptionnels. C'était top du début à la fin : des plats savoureux, un accueil chaleureux & une ambiance agréable. Je recommande vivement !
8 mai 2025
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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.
Expérience parfaite au Alma hier soir. J'ai adoré chacun des 9 services proposés dans le menu Carte blanche. J'adore la cuisine mexicaine & je n'ai pas été déçue. Le service était exemplaire. Seul bémol : ça manque d'options de vins plus abordables & 1-2 mocktails.
The food is absolutely spectacular! The service is excellent. The overall experience is so unique by Montreal standards. Both the five course & the nine course tasting menus are totally worthy.
Each time we go it is a marvellous exploration of Mexican cuisine. This is a truly unique experience by Montreal standards & worth every penny.
27 avr. 2025
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The experience was one of a kind, unique. The staff were very knowledgeable & answered questions. Their ability to pair wines with the food was fantastic. A wonderful experience, 10/10 would recommend.
This has to be the best restaurant in Montreal. Full of heart & soul, the food is outstanding & so innovative. I absolutely recommend this restaurant to all my family & friends, & out of towners. You have to experience this, do yourself a favour!
Sat at the chefs counter so we could engage with Chef Juan & his incredible wife, Lindsay, who is an incredible sommelier & importer of many of their wines. Went for the 9 course carte blanche pairing menu.
Truly impeccable! Loved the food & wine parring, the service was kind & prompt. I've done all the major food spots in Montreal & this one was one of the best!
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.
