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 is described as a cozy, intimate gem in Old Montreal with a warm, welcoming staff and a stylish, historic interior that feels elevated yet unpretentious. Reviewers praise thoughtful, high quality French-inspired dishes and creative, well executed cocktails, with standout items like braised beef, beef Wellington, duck breast, halibut, oysters, lobster salad, gravlax, and memorable desserts such as madeleines and brioche. The service is repeatedly highlighted as attentive, knowledgeable and accommodating, helping to make celebrations and special occasions feel extra special, though a few nights report slower or less consistent service and some dishes that miss the mark. The atmosphere, music and ambiance are consistently cited as a key attraction, offering a romantic or intimate vibe that remains lively without feeling stuffy, even when crowded. While some comments note price and occasional small portions or limited vegetarian options, overall the reviews describe Barroco as a standout dining experience with high quality food, excellent cocktails and memorable hospitality that invite return visits.
Service & atmosphere was wonderful. We had the mushroom appetizer & it was very good. Definitely recommend that. My short ribs had a reduction that was thick & like molasses. It was too rich & hard to eat a lot of. Parsnip puree needed seasoning & the steak my husband ordered needed to be seasoned. But the experience was very nice. The food needs more attention
The atmosphere & food was amazing. Unfortunately our server was very rude & clearly had zero interest in doing his job. He was annoyed the entire time of taking an order & tried to give zero communication during our entire time there. It is unfortunate because this was a business meeting & I was hoping to show off Montreal culture at a local restaurant. I am not sure if I would return due to the attitude of the serving staff.
I guess I went in with big expectations from what I saw on the website! Appetizers : we had the ham which was basically prosciutto with 2 pieces of grilled bread & 4 tiny pieces of picked vegetables. Anchovies on bread pretty good Devilled eggs at $5 per half an egg nothing Oysters very fresh & good Main courses braised beef was very dry & liked warm at best Rib steak was good mashed potato cold Overall it was ok but nothing special We still had a nice evening
Excellent cuisine & extremely dedicated Staff provided one of the best dining experiences we had in Old Montreal. Highly recommended. Will definitely visit again. Mark & Karlyn.
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!
Delicious, great ambiance, excellent server... only the dessert was a slight disappointment (thinking the apple dish was vegan & gf which I am not opposed to, but was not as good as rest of meal)
Lovely place to eat & service. We didn't love the presentation & pairing of celery root with short ribs, but short ribs amazing! Also we got the dessert & not sure of the name, but looked Iike kids spaghetti & we didn't love it. Service was excellent. Thank you!
Would absolutely go back. Service attentive, knowledgable but not pushy. Interesting, thoughtful cocktails. Ordered multiple starters & shared an entree with my partner - opportunity to explore more on the menu. Impressive wine selection for all budgets, leaning to those with plenty of disposable income. Tiny spot but cosy - French, European, neighborhood restaurant feel putting out high quality dishes.
Jan 20, 2024
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Beautiful restaurant & server was very nice. Food was fantastic except the smoked hen was a little dry. Short ribs were perfection though, & housemade seafood sauce was the best we've ever had
