7 days a week we see our establishment become to Old Port passer by's a newfound treasure, as well as a second home The essence of Barroco doesn't solely reside on a single element, but rather in the harmony of various ingredients that create comfort and a "feel good" dining experience. With pride we hand picked every single detail in our restaurant : from the static motion (décor and set-up) to the impeccable delivery of satisfaction.
Barroco in Old Montreal is described in reviews as a charming, intimate spot where the atmosphere, warm service, and high quality food and drinks consistently impress guests. The menu features refined French-inspired dishes like braised beef and duck breast, strong cocktails, and memorable desserts, with many praising attentive service, a beautiful interior, and a cozy bar scene. While experiences are largely excellent, some reviews note small portions for the price, occasional overcooked meat, limited vegetarian options, and the setting can feel busy or pricey, yet the place is widely regarded as a memorable, reliable gem that many patrons plan to return to.
From start to finish, our experience at Barroco was nothing short of incredible. The food was absolutely superb, flavorful, beautifully presented, & cooked to perfection. The drinks were just as impressive, especially the Cantaloupe cocktail, which was one of the best I've ever had.
What truly made the evening unforgettable, though, was the exceptional service. Our server (I wish I remembered his name, but we know he's from France!) was warm, knowledgeable, & incredibly attentive. Every recommendation he made was spot on. The manager also went above & beyond to make us feel welcomed & cared for.
Their hospitality left a lasting impression on me, & I'll definitely be back. Barroco, became one of my favorite dining spots out of all the place I being around the world.
This was my second time visiting Barroco, & my husband's first. The service was impeccable. Our waiter & the manager were very friendly & they gave us good recommendations. The atmosphere of this restaurant couldn't be any cozier. It's beautiful with its stone walls & decor. The food & my margarita were 10/10. This is also the place that changed my mind about oysters, which I now love! We will absolutely be back.
Jul 13, 2025
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We had a great night this past week at Barroco. Atmosphere is unique, historic & super cool. It's not a big place but it's a great environment. Phillip & his team took good care of us. They were friendly & attentive. The food was great.
Barroco was charming & romantic with great dishes & cocktails. The brioche starter with the garlic butter is something you can't miss, & the cantaloupe cocktail tastes like your biting into a fresh cantaloupe. Our server was very attentive & explained the dishes & specials very well.
We had a wonderful experience at Barrocos! The ambience was fun & interesting, the service was great, & the food was TREMENDOUS! I had the paella with octopus & it was delectable. My partner had the cod & it was also first rate. One of the best meals I've had in a long time. A memorable experience.
I've been to a few higher end restaurants & I tend to think that a lot of them aren't worth it. I would spend 3x the price to eat the food at Barroco. This restaurant is by far the best in Montreal & there is no question. Every time I've been here I order something new & everything it is top quality & amazing. This time, our waiter Phil talked with us for a while about other restaurants we like & the food here. He even brought me a special birthday shot at the end of the evening to celebrate. Actually goated restaurant.
For those who care, out of the meals I've had here (They were all 5/5 so don't stress)
1. The duck (Order this, it is wild the sauce is crazy)
2 - 3. Can't decide between the Paella & the short rib. The paella was so good but the short rib has the best sauce in the world if the place wasn't as nice as it is I would have licked the plate I am not trolling.
4 - & remember this is still delicious, the Veal special. The potato with the truffle was insane I wish I had 10 of them.
Side note, the sauce for the oysters took us on a trip we were eating it alone with a spoon because it was so good.
Anyways ill be back to taste the other items on the menu soon!
Apr 22, 2025
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I ordered the grilled octopus, the squash with foie gras, the paella barroco, & the butcher's cut (an 18oz ribeye steak). The grilled octopus was delicious, though $35 for the portion served felt a bit pricey. The foie gras didn't quite suit my taste. The standout dish of the night was definitely the paella, easily the best I've had in Montreal. Unfortunately, the ribeye steak was very DISAPPOINTING. Priced at $75 & meant to be shared by two, it came with a choice of sauce (we selected truffle butter). However, when the steak arrived, it was already quite COLD, so much so that the butter wouldn't even melt when placed on top. Normally, I would have rated this meal 4 stars despite the mishaps, but a final issue made it hard to do so. When my partner mentioned to the waitress that the steak had been underwhelming (both in temperature & quality) & that we hadn't been told it would cost $75, she responded rather coldly, insisting she had informed us of the price-though we hadn't been told. While we likely would have ordered it anyway, given it's a reasonable price, the attitude at the end left us feeling let down.
Here's a review you can use: "I had an unforgettable dining experience at BARROCO in Old Port, Montreal. From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, & genuinely friendly, making us feel welcome & well taken care of. The food was absolutely divine, with each dish bursting with flavor & presented beautifully. You can truly taste the quality & freshness of the ingredients. The ambiance was just perfect-charming, cozy, a hint of eccentricity in a warm atmosphere that complements the historic charm of Old Port. Whether you're looking for a romantic evening or a delightful meal with friends, BARROCO is a must-visit!"
Visiting Barroco in Old Montreal was an unforgettable experience, especially thanks to their phenomenal Beef Shortribs, which was hands-down the best meal of my life. We opted for the Menu du Chef, & every dish was a delightful surprise, masterfully prepared & bursting with flavors. The ambiance of the restaurant offers a cozy yet elegant backdrop perfect for a special evening, complemented by staff who are both attentive & welcoming, making you feel right at home. Everything about Barroco was perfect, from start to finish. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to try those incredible shortribs again. If you find yourself in Old Montreal, Barroco is a must-visit spot-you won't regret it!
Barroco was a delightful find. I was intrigued by the decor, & more importantly, the service was incredible. My husband & I started off meeting a wonderful waitress by the name of Alessandra. Alessandra was very helpful in choosing my cocktail for the evening along with our scrumptious dinner. Along with dinner, we wanted to order a bottle of red wine that would pair nicely with the paella we ordered. Alessandra immediately introduced us to a sommelier by the name of Phillip. He was definitely an expert in his field. Phillip shared his passion & experience in describing a bottle of wine that would make our palettes pop. We scored the best bottle of wine with our chosen meal. That particular bottle he chose was absolutely perfect. Thank you, Phillip, for helping us. The evening does not stop there. Alessandra, the waitress circles back to us & offers us a dessert menu. My husband & I had one glass, each of the red wine left to enjoy. Instead of dessert, we asked Alessandra if she could bring a cheese platter with brioche bread. She did just that. Phillip also circled back to us, & once he learned we were essentially having cheese & bread for our dessert with our wine, Phillip was very excitedand said, "Nice choice." Barroco, you have a wonderful restaurant, but what makes it even better is your staff offering their best cutomer experience. Thanks again for making every one of my husband's, & of course, my taste buds explode!!
Aug 23, 2024
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Barroco is a cozy, intimate dinner restaurant with French/Euro-inspired items that are almost always a hit. The chef often has interesting specials that are worth exploring, especially if they involve red meat. My best tip would be to order a side of grilled, buttered sourdough bread (for a fee of $5), as most dishes come with a lot of sauce. The bread can be used to scoop it all up for a tasty finish.
Barroco a Montreal offre un'atmosfera accogliente e chic con una cucina francese mediterranea ispirata. Le costolette di manzo e la paella sono piatti eccezionali. I clienti elogiano il servizio attento e l'ambiente intimo, anche se può risultare un po' stretto. Ideale per occasioni speciali, è una visita obbligata per la cucina raffinata nel Vecchio Montreal.
The service is at Barroco is good, but our food was not worth what we paid. My steak was incredibly tough, which was not an issue with how it was cooked. It was not a good quality piece of beef. My wife & I arrived when they opened & were the first or second table served. Our food was room temperature & cold when it arrived. Overall, not a great experience.
It's been a tradition for me that ever since first going to Barroco in 2015, I go there every single time I'm Montréal. It never ever disappoints; one of my favorite restaurants in the whole world.
Apr 19, 2024
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We've been twice in the last month & have nothing but good things to say about Barroco. Great service, great food & drink quality, great ambiance. We would happily refer any of our friends to Barroco. Thank you for a great evening!
Amazing night we had in Barroco! The place is really cozy & well decorated. The food was incredible. We order the octopus, the brioche & the steak with truffle butter... everything tasted really good. Plus, the attention & cordiality from our waiter Luca was incredible. It was my wife's birthday & highly recommend this place for a special occasion.
Cuisine & service impeccable. Nous avons eu un réel coup de coeur pour l'établissement. La décoration nous fait rentrer dans un univers & dans une ambiance hors du temps. La qualité du service à été impeccable. Un grand merci au chef & barman également pour ce menu dégustation & ses cocktails. Nous reviendrons c'est sure & nous recommendons également les yeux fermés le Barroco.
Je voulais essayer ce restaurant depuis très longtemps j'y suis donc allé pour mon anniversaire...la réservation était prévu pour 21:30 nous avons attendu environ 40 min debout à l'entrée pour notre table , malgré l'attente très longue je souhaite souligner que le jeune homme à l'accueil nous a offert un verre de bulles en attendant mais nous ne buvons pas d'alcool donc nous avons refusé. Malgres cela ce fut quand même un très beau geste de sa part... Nous avons ensuite été assigné à notre table après 15 minute d'attente le serveur & venu nous voir & nous savions ce que nous voulions comme entrées Le tartare & la pieuvre nous avons demandé un extra chips pour accompagner le tartare quand le serveur & revenu avec les entrée cela avait été oublié donc on lui a dit de laisser faire & que c'était correct il est donc revenu avec les chips en nous disant que c'était un oubli de la cuisine... Les entrée étaient délicieuse tout de même le tartare succulent les portions moyenne de bonne taille pour 2 personnes. Nous sommes passés au plats principaux BASSE CÔTE DE BOEUF ÉRABLE & BALSAMIQUE VIEILLI & la PAELLA BARROCO La basse côte était tendre savoureuse la sauce était très goûteuse une de meilleure que j'ai pu goûter accompagné de sa purée 10/10 Par contre la Paella m'a énormément déçu elle n'avait pas de goût elle était très fade & manquais de saveurs! Les pétoncles étaient réussis mais les gambas étaient beaucoup trop cuites....dommage je m'attendais à une explosion de saveur.. Ensuite pour le dessert la mousse au chocolat était wawww exquise avec des câpre frite & il y avait même de l'huile d'olive j'ai adoré.. Dans la réservation effectuée il était inscrit si possible d'avoir une petite bougie pour mon anniv mais bon il n'ont pas porté attention! Pour conclure la soirée on demande l'addition & règle.Je regarde ensuite & je vois qu'il y a un plats en plus qui a été facturé j'essaie donc d'attirer l'attention du serveurs mais nous regarde pas donc sa prend au moins 15 mins pour qu'il viennent à la table voisine & la je lui dit peu tu venir.... Il viens je lui explique que sur l'addition j'ai un plat de Champignons à 23$ qu'on m'a facturé à ma grande surprise il ose me dire non tu a pris les champignons en entrée je m'obstine avec lui & lui dit non pas du tout nous avons pris le tartare & la pieuvre nous étions que 2 il me dit encore non vous les aviez !!!! A ce moment coincée je lui dit j'ai pris des photos je lui montres & je vois que malgré lui avoir montré les photos il doute encore....je me suis sentis tellement insulté & gêné! Il part & reviens en disant vous voulez un verre? Ou vous voulez vous faire rembourser nous lui disons nous faire rembourser puisqu'on ne boit pas!!!! La cerise sur le gateau il quitte sans même nous dire qu'il était désolé que c'était un mal entendu rien du tout carrément on dirait qu'on lui demandait de la charité puisqu'on demandait un remboursement... Le jeune homme qui était à l'accueil qui avait fait un beau geste au début viens donc avec le terminal pour effectuer le remboursement & nous explique que la table avant nous c'était fait offerte cette entrée qu'il ne l'avais pas enlevée de la table & qu'il était désolé.. J'ai vraiment été déçu du comportement du serveur jamais je me suis sentis insulté à ce point!!!
Once again we had an exceptional dining experience at Barroco. The food was phenomenal; Luca, our server, as always, was attentive & gracious & the ambiance set off a great vibe (Barroco has the best playlist in Montreal!). Highly recommend it!
