Barranco is a modern Peruvian cuisine restaurant located in the heart of Plateau Mont-Royal on Saint-Denis Street. It offers authentic flavors thanks to several products imported directly from Peru.
Barranco MTL consistently impresses diners with its fresh, flavorful, and authentic Peruvian cuisine, with many highlighting the ceviche and expertly crafted cocktails as standout choices. The vibrant atmosphere and stylish decor create an engaging environment perfect for social gatherings and special celebrations. While experiences with service and noise levels can vary, many guests appreciate the attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly staff members who enhance the overall dining experience. Despite some notes regarding portion sizes and pricing, the consensus reflects a high-quality culinary destination that leaves a lasting impression on visitors.
I was really looking forward to eating here with my fiancé, but unfortunately the service was one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences we've ever had.
We arrived at 3:30 p.m. & were greeted by a lovely host. We were told the kitchen was closed, but that we were welcome to sit at the bar while waiting for service to start at 4:00 p.m. We were also told we would be able to move to a table & order at 4:00 p.m. Our bartender was quick to serve us & provided excellent service. We ordered a Maracuyá juice & an'El Mentiroso,' which were both refreshing & very good.
Unfortunately, once the restaurant officially opened, everything went downhill.
We were the only customers seated inside, yet we still had to repeatedly ask for service. We were hoping to be directed to a table, but some people were still getting ready for service. We kept looking around hoping we could catch someone's attention. By 4:10 p.m., we had to ask if we could be seated. Around 4:20 p.m., we had to ask the busgirl if the kitchen was open & if we could order. She went to check, & a waitress finally approached our table about five minutes later with a deep sigh, followed by a blunt'Yes?' as if we were inconveniencing her by interrupting her conversation with her colleagues. No greeting, no welcome, nothing. It was extremely rude & unprofessional. I have honestly never been greeted that way in a restaurant before.
During this time, an employee arrived around 3:50-4:00 p.m., sat in front of the TV to watch the game, & was served food by another employee while we were seated & still waiting for someone to check on us. It was honestly baffling.
From that point on, it felt like we had to beg for basic service. We should not have to keep asking someone to come to our table, especially when we were the only table in the restaurant.
The food itself was enjoyable. We shared the Anticucho de Lomo, which was, without a doubt, the highlight of the evening. It was absolutely delicious, although the portion was quite small. We loved the Ceviche Clásico & the Ceviche Barranco. However, empty appetizer plates sat on our table long after we had finished eating. Empty drinks were not cleared promptly, & our water bottle sat empty for over 10 minutes before being refilled.
After our main course, no one came back to check on us, offer dessert, or ask if we needed anything else. Our plates were cleared at 5:25 p.m., & after waiting another 25 minutes, we had to ask someone for the bill.
What makes this even more disappointing is that the restaurant itself makes a fantastic first impression. It was spotless, beautifully presented, & every staff member looked professional in matching black dress pants & black button-down shirts. Everything looked polished & well put together, but unfortunately, the service did not reflect that same standard.
The food was good, but good food alone is not enough to make up for poor hospitality. Service is a huge part of the dining experience, & this felt inattentive, dismissive, & unwelcoming from start to finish. I had heard amazing things about Barranco, which is why we wanted to try it, but based on this experience, I cannot recommend it.
No guest-let alone the only guests seated inside-should have to repeatedly ask to receive basic service, while guests who are watching the game on the terrace appeared to be receiving more attentive service despite only ordering drinks.
Rude waitress, inattentive staff, & a disappointing experience from start to finish. For a $120 meal, I expected far better service. Unfortunately, the hospitality fell well below even basic expectations.
I came by to watch the Mexico v. Ecuador game. Pisco sour hit the spot, & the ceviche Rocoto was superb. A special thank you to Maeva for her excellent service, you are the best!!
Overall, I highly recommend Barranco if you're looking for a hip spot on St. Denis
Très bel expérience culinaire ! La nourriture est excellente avec beaucoup de variétés. La sélection de cocktails est impressionnante. Rien à dire sur le service, la demoiselle était toujours souriante & répondait bien aux questions. La localisation est idéale & se fait très facilement à pied de la station de métro. Je recommande.
Jun 23, 2026
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La fille qui m'a mis à table n'a pas nettoyé la table mouillée avant que l'on s'assoit, elle a aussi oublié de mettre les serviettes & couverts à table. Mais sinon notre serveur après elle était super!! Son nom est Jordy & il est vraiment sympa! Il est honnête & fait des bonnes recommandations. Je vous souhaite de l'avoir comme serveur!
Pour la nourriture tout était excellent ! On a aimé tous les plats que nous avons goûté.
Family recommended this restaurant for our visit to Montreal & it did not disappoint. Every item we tried was extremely fresh & unique. The ceviches were excellent & we really enjoyed the salad. By far the Nikkei was my favorite ceviche. Plenty of seating inside & outside however you must make a reservation. Staff were very helpful & checked in on us frequently. The lime tart was delicious. Highly encourage you to check out Barranco.
Pretty cool place with lovely vibes & nice cocktails.
A bit on the expensive side, & portion of main could be bigger. Food is good but nothing extraordinary (hence 4 stars)
I'd definitely recommend & would come back just for the taquitos :)
We sat at the bar & had such a good experience. The vibe of this restaurant was amazing, & the staff were super friendly & helpful the whole time. I would definitely recommend this place!
Quelle belle découverte pour nous ! Les cocktails étaient délicieux & nos Tapas savoureux. Le service attentionné & sympathique fut très apprécié. Je recommande chaleureusement ce restaurant & je me ferai une joie d'y retourner.
Went with colleagues for a little 5 à 7 & we stayed till almost midnight. The service was excellent, Nina was great. The food was okay… I had high expectations I guess. I was disappointed that their tasting menu only had 1 ceviche out of at least 6 dishes. Definitely would order differently, I personally would not recommend the tasting menu, the portions are generous but the options underwhelming. The only other dish I enjoyed was the octopus over potatoes & avocado, the ceviche mahi was great. They served fried sea food that had potential to be good but came at the end of the meal when we were full. The beef was ok. 2 dishes with potato wedges is also too much in my opinion when you have so much to showcase on your menu. Please reimagine the tasting menu. The dessert was great too. The ambiance & vibes were great!
