Savor the Mediterranean in the heart of Plateau Mont-Royal! Welcome to Restaurant Anecdote, your new Mediterranean seafood spot in Montreal. We offer fresh, authentic cuisine inspired by the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean. Grilled fish and seafood, a variety of mezzes, crispy calamari, and house specialties made with local and seasonal ingredients. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, enjoy a delicious meal with family, friends, or your special someone. Whether it’s for a refined dinner, a laid-back lunch, or a glass of wine in the evening, Restaurant Anecdote brings you straight to the Mediterranean coast.
Anecdote is described as a welcoming and consistently solid Greek influenced spot with generous portions, fresh ingredients, and attentive service. Diners praise a menu that covers seafood, lamb, moussaka, grilled octopus, calamari, dips, and steaks, with many noting that dishes are cooked to order and flavors feel authentic. The service is repeatedly highlighted as warm, knowledgeable, and patient with questions, making the dining experience feel personal yet efficient. The atmosphere is described as cozy, calm, and suitable for dates, family meals, or groups, with a vibe that blends neighborhood charm with a touch of elegance. Many reviews call it a strong value, offering generous portions and reasonable prices, sometimes with extras like valet on request and a dessert lineup that includes standout items.
Very good value & very reasonable
Prices were very affordable for the portions
Tried the Greek salad , the dressing was excellent & the vegetables were very fresh.
Fried zucchini & eggplant was ok , a bit too dry for my taste,
Rib steak was a real 16 ounce, served wuth cauliflower & broccoli. It was delicious
The lamb chops were the best thing we had , very tasty & juicy
Ended the meal , with the Greek fried. Loukomades , tasted very home made
So much food we tot home two containers.
Good service as well
This was 💗the most welcoming restaurant experience💗 I've ever had. From the moment I stepped inside, the host(staffs) were incredibly attentive & thoughtful about every little detail.
The food was, of course, delicious 🤩 cuz many of the dishes were new to me, I had a lot of questions, & they were so kind to explain everything.
especially, the combination of the lamb & the rice was perfect 😍
It was a perfect meal that truly made my day 💝
Feb 23, 2026
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Un restaurant où il est agréable de manger. Ambiance calme, la nourriture est excellente & notre serveur Otmane était très sympathique. Ce fut une magnifique soirée ! Je recommande & j'y retournerai avec plaisir!
Excellent food! We had the grilled octopus & fried calamari as starter, & the grilled calamari & lamb chops as mains. Every dish was superb, exactly grilled to the point. You taste the love, passion & expertise of the chef. The portions were also very generous. It seems like a chef-owned restaurant. Service was also very friendly & attentive. They easily accommodated my dietary restriction (no dairy). The chef - a lovely person - came out to have a short chat with us (we were early no rush in the kitchen yet). All in all a great experience & we will definitely be back! A wonderful addition to the neighborhood! Highly recommended.
Grilled calamari as a starter was delicious. & even more amazing was the lamb chops, so tender. It is very hard to grill lambs properly & this was absolutely perfect. Best lamb chops I've had in Montreal there is no question! Great staff, good music, a real gem.
Better than the food served in Greece. So flavorful & full of soul. We had lemon chicken soup, lamb chops & filet mignon. All absolutely delicious. Don't forget the crème caramel dessert!!! Service was very friendly as well. I will dream about this meal!
Aug 22, 2025
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Octopus starter & greek salad (no lettuce) were very good & substantial. We prefered the Lamb skewers to the Feta lamb but both were very good.
Come hungry.
Great reception the minute we walked in. Friendly & helpful staff. We ordered tzatziki for our starter, it was delicious, served with a tasty flatbread. The main course was one grilled shrimp & one surf & turf. The shrimp for both meals were of a good size & were done to perfection. The lamb chops in the surf & turf were tender & succulent. The rice served with the meals was also very good as were the vegetables (generous portions of both). No room for dessert, maybe next time! Perhaps a window blind on the east side, as it was blazing there for a little bit.
I've gone to a lot of Greek restaurants in Montreal & this one is without a doubt one of the most unique ones.
The food - octopus, lamb, cheese..- was simply delicious. Everything was very obviously freshly made, & with love. The portions were also super generous which is quite rare nowadays. On top of that, the staff was incredibly sweet & welcoming, explaining all the meals in detail & chatting with us.
Super great atmosphere. I definitely recommend!!!
A lovely reboot of this iconic spot. Now it's Greek & less casual. Two of us tried it on a weekday evening. Very attentive & friendly service. Started with fried zucchini & eggplant slices with tzatziki. Lovely. Main course for me lamb with feta sauce. Very tender. My partner had grilled fish carefully prepared & filleted for him. Nice wine list with Greek wines rarely found in Montreal. We were too full for desserts which is a pity. We highly recommended it.
Jul 1, 2025
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