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.
What an amazing little spot. We sat at the bar & Mark took excellent care of us. From cocktails, to appetizers & wine to entres. T'was an exceptional experience with amazing food & service. Would highly recommend.
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.
The MADELEINES, OMG they were so good! Warm, soft, moist, everything you want from a madeleine plus the super decadent caramel chocolate sauce to go with it. Simply amazing
The food was delicious. It was a good balance of traditional dishes with modern twists without being heavy or dated.
Service was attentive & friendly without pretense.
May 27, 2025
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This is a super cute tiny restaurant with really great ambience. The service was friendly & capable, but very slow the night we went, we waited 45 minutes between courses; maybe they were shortstaffed? The food was very tasty but the portions were very small given the price point.
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.
Nous avons pris le menu découverte 3 services à 45$. + 2 cocktails chaque. Le tartare de boeuf, le gravlax, la morue, le bucatini, & les panna cotta étaient tous une réussite. Excellente bouffe. Portion du tartare de boeuf & de la morue un peu petite, on en aurait repris volontier tellement c'était bon, mais vraiment rien à redire sur le rapport qualité/prix pour un restaurant en 2025. Les prix sont très raisonnables & ne coûtent pas les yeux de la tête contrairement à plusieurs endroits ailleurs. Même chose pour les cocktails > des belles créations originales qui sont « boozy », & pas juste « 1-2 oz/cocktail » qu'on sent à peine les effets. & la glace est haut de gamme (100% transparente) donc fond beaucoup moins vite, (détail important pour moi). J'y retournerais volontiers!
Pour l'ambiance > tamisée, chaleureuse, belle déco de bon goût, & volume de la salle très correct.
Seul petit bémol > service un peu lent ce soir là, mais toutes nos requêtes ont étés respectées (table près du foyer, facture en même temps que le dessert etc.)
May 6, 2025
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J'aurais aimé mettre plus d'étoiles…
Cependant, lorsque nous sommes arrivés à l'heure de notre réservation (19h30), la table n'était pas prête, on nous a demandé de nous installer au bar en attendant & de prendre un cocktail, ce n'était pas vraiment dans nos plans. Nous avons pensé que les cocktails proposés seraient offerts pour dédommagement mais non 🤷?♀?
Les plats étaient très bons, mais surpris de constater qu'il n'y avait aucun accompagnement. & pas possible d'en rajouter même avec un supplément, dommage !
Le service était un peu lent, un peu brouillon, & des erreurs dans la facture. dommage la aussi !
Sinon ambiance sympa 😊
(Un trou normand a été offert à mon chum pour son anniv, sympa !)
Je ne suis pas du genre à être difficile & encore moins grincheux quand il s'agit de manger mais je suis obligé de revenir sur mon expérience dans ce restaurant…
Nous sommes venus il y a 2 ans & c'était une très bonne expérience, voulant la renouveler nous somme venus à 7 un mardi soir. C'était extrêmement long & mou. On avait l'impression de ne pas exister alors qu'on était au beau milieu de la salle… mais l'équipe semblait surchargée & on devait se reprendre à plusieurs fois pour se faire voir
J'ai pris en plat la morue & je ne comprend pas comment ce poisson peut être si mal cuisiné, c'était fade & décevant en plus d'être très froid (sans doute car on a pris 1h30 à avoir nos plats?). Nous avons aussi pris la spéciale pièce du boucher (veau) c'était à la limite du caoutchouc & vu le prix (59$) on était très étonné de la performance. Le goût de la viande était effacé par une couche de «brûlé», désolé du terme je suis pas expert
C'est la première fois que je voyais de la déception dans les yeux de toute la table. La paella avait 45 grains de riz durs mal cuits, trop de sauce… bref
Je dirais que le prix n'était vraiment pas justifié. À ces prix là on s'attend à une assiette pleine de vie & succulente & pourtant on s'est retrouvés face à des plats sobres & décevants. Le tout couplé à l'attente interminable - 25 min pour 3 cocktails, 45 min pour les entrées, 1h pour les plats (pourtant tout commandé ensemble) - & un service bancal, on était réellement déçu de l'expérience
On ne sait pas si c'était le mauvais soir, si le cuisinier en chef était absent & que le stagiaire avait repris le flambeau, mais entre notre expérience passée + les commentaires récents on ne comprends pas pourquoi nous avions été si déçus
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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Without question one of the most beautiful old Montreal restaurants. I first went years ago when it opened. The food & service is good but not the top of my list in Montreal. The ambiance is worth it though especially for visitors. It's definitely a scene that is worth checking out.
We had a reservation for 9pm but ended up waiting at the bar for 45 minutes without any acknowledgment for the wait, which was disappointing. however, the food was excellent-unique, flavorful, & really good. we loved it! the dessert, the crème au chocolat & madeleines, though, was the least impressive part of the meal
