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 gets high marks for fresh, flavorful Peruvian cuisine, with standout ceviche, octopus, lomo saltado, and arroz con mariscos, plus creative cocktails and indulgent desserts. The atmosphere is lively, colorful, and welcoming, making it a great spot for celebrations, casual nights out, or terrace brunch, with a warm, attentive service that often makes guests feel well cared for. The menu blends Peruvian street food with refined touches, and portions are generous, though a few notes mention busier times can bring slower service and some noise. Drinks are a highlight, from authentic pisco sours to inventive mocktails, and the overall experience is described as memorable and worth returning for. Reservations are recommended to avoid waiting, and the team is consistently praised for knowledge of the menu and thoughtful recommendations. It’s frequently described as authentic, vibrant, and delicious, with many guests feeling transported to Lima by the flavors, ambiance, and friendly staff. Barranco MTL stands out as a top pick for those seeking high-quality Peruvian cuisine in Montreal, with a lively vibe that invites sharing and good times.
Llegamos a la hora de nuestra reservación, nuestra mesa no estaba disponible y el manager hizo todo para que no tuviéramos problema en esperar, fue súper amable y al final pasamos una excelente velada.
C'était la première fois que je mangeais péruvien, très bon service & recommandation de la part de Leonie; La nourriture est excellente, surtout le ceviche rocoto & les taquitos
Jan 16, 2026
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Aucun respect pour les réservations. Aucun suivi des commentaires constructifs envoyés en privé. Ont donné notre table à d'autres personnes non pas une, mais deux fois. Même pas offert un drink rien. Nous n'y retournerons pas.
Service was nice, the place was nice, but the food, while seemingly well cooked, was nothing special. Both my companion & I thought it was just fine. Certainly nothing to write home about. Granted, maybe if we had taken the ceviche, things would have been different. My cocktail was okay, seemed imaginative on paper, but essentially ended up tasting like a very expensive Sangria. I feel like this place promises a lot but does not deliver. Not sure what the hype is about.
J'ai adoré ma soirée au Barranco! Les moules en entrée étaient un peu piquantes pour nos papilles sensibles, mais délicieuses! La causa de poulpo à l'olivo était un délice avec le quinoa croustillant & le ceviche clasico, on a repris une 2e assiette tellement il était excellent!
Nous avons découvert le Barranco. Étant allé au Pérou en 2024 & n'ayant pas été impressionné par la nourriture péruvienne, nos attentes n'étaient pas élevées mais nous avons vécu une véritable aventure gastronomique. Nous avons partagé le cevice Barranco, un plat de poisson & fruit de mer froid dans le lece de tigre accompagné de calamar croustillant est un mélange de texture de fraîcheur ensuite nous avons découvert tacu tacu con su lomo une belle pièce de filet mignon dans son jus, légumes & galette de riz. Beau mélange de texture & de carne. Excellent, nous avons trop mangé. En prime le verre de vin était a 7$ durant l'happy hour.
***Edit: I emailed them as they mentioned in their reply, sharing screenshots of the message, used another email address as well & STILL no answer. Shame, their food is really good, but constantly getting ignored is not, they need to improve on this! They may have a glitch in one system, but every single platform-impossible!
Original review:
The food is phenomenal, I only had great experience here! The problem starts when you want to take a bigger group or need to reach them for x & y reason, because that's now mission impossible. They have a useless automated phone system, for days I tried to reach a human & couldn't. I messaged them on IG, no answer for the past 2 weeks. Improve on that end because this is a turnoff & if I need to book for a larger group, this place won't be one of my options sadly!
Jan 7, 2026
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Excellent experience at Barranco MTL on every level. The director Shaheen truly knows how to receive his guests. Wonderful food & wonderful drinks. 10/10 would recommend
Jan 3, 2026
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We visited on New Year's Eve to celebrate with family, & while the food was excellent, the service flow that night unfortunately fell short.
What truly stood out, however, was the way Shaheen, the director handled the situation. He took full ownership, protected his team, & genuinely focused on making things right. His leadership, transparency, & generosity turned a difficult evening into a moment of respect & trust.
With food of this quality & leadership like this, the potential here is undeniable.
J'y suis allé avec ma mère après le théâtre pour un souper du Nouvel An. Nous avons adoré. Les bouchées de pieuvre étaient formidables, l'espadon magnifiquement tendre & le canard frit était à se rouler par terre. La tarte à la lime avait une texture épaisse qui m'a davantage conquis. J'y reviendrai lors du menu régulier, c'est certain.
This is a perfect experience of good food well prepared flavorful & genuine. The price is respectable for what you taste. I'm coming back for sure. Didn't even pass the 3 piqueos 4 drink & 2 dessert with my partner. Will be back for the main course. Thanks
Not sure why this place doesn't have an even higher rating, the food is incredible, the service is excellent & the vibe is so cool! If you're looking for casual but elevated & fun, I highly recommend this place.
