Benedetta

Christopher

5.0

Mathias made me an excellent cocktail. Both he & Esme made my unexpected visit a memory I'll have forever! It's a shame this wonderful establishment doesn't have more traction. Pristine service in an ideal location of Old Montréal

Anais

1.0

Expérience très moyenne à ce restaurant, la serveuse est aimable mais le temps d'attente était long, les cocktails sans goût, & la pizza margarita était une foccacia avec de la tomate.

Camilo

1.0

I went to Benedetta on February 14th for Valentine's Day. It's a new restaurant that opened in early December, & unfortunately, that inexperience shows.

The 5-course menu was nicely presented visually, but that's about where the praise ends. The first three courses were average at best. Honestly, you could make the same dishes at home without much effort. Nothing memorable, nothing refined enough to justify a tasting menu.

The main course was decent on my end, but my partner's bavette steak was completely rubbery. I took one bite & had to spit it out immediately because it was impossible to chew. For a restaurant positioning itself as upscale, serving meat like that is unacceptable.

The dessert tasted no better than a basic Betty Crocker brownie you could make at home. No finesse, no depth, no'wow' factor.

As for the drinks, they were just okay. The lychee martini was borderline, & that's a cocktail that's pretty hard to mess up. At one point I sent a drink back after only 2-3 sips because it simply wasn't good, & it still showed up on the final bill.

The service was disappointing from start to finish. The staff seemed stressed & disorganized. About 5-10 minutes after we sat down - before we even had time to properly look at the menu - the server was already rolling his eyes. He would drop off the plates & walk away immediately, not even taking the time to explain the dish. There was little to no attention throughout the meal, & we were rarely asked if everything was okay.

All of this would have been easier to overlook if the price reflected the experience. But $340 including tax & tip for two people is excessive for what we received. At that price point, you can easily get a far better meal elsewhere.

Very disappointing for what was supposed to be a special evening.

Eric

5.0

Great food & service. Cocktails were good.

Emmanuel

5.0

We were a group of 14 people, & had a great time. Service was quick & friendly. We enjoyed the cocktails & the shots. We enjoyed the place & will go back soon.

Johanne

5.0

Great place to discover while in the old port of Montreal. Tasty food, yummy cocktails & a fun staff. Looking forward to going back!

Mahim

5.0

Food & service were really good. Specially the Margherita Pizza & chicken panuzzo. Tried the cocktails too, they got some good mix of cocktails. Def gonna go again.

Emilie

5.0

Chaque fois que je viens chez Benedetta, j'ai l'impression de voyager. Le décor rétro & élégant, l'odeur des plats qui sortent de la cuisine, les serveurs qui vous accueillent comme si vous étiez un habitué… & ces cocktails ! Tout est préparé avec soin & ça se goûte. Un vrai petit bijou du Vieux-Montréal.

Tom

5.0

Benedetta is such a gem in the Vieux-Port! The atmosphere is warm & inviting, the service is friendly, & you can really taste the freshness in every dish. Their cocktails are creative & delicious, & the food has that perfect mix of comfort & elegance. A must-visit whether you're out for brunch, dinner, or just a drink in the Old Port.

Ali

4.0

Beautiful courtyard, outstanding food & cocktails, excellent vibe!

Visited Benedetta Courtyard Café in Old Montréal recently & had a fantastic experience. The courtyard is absolutely stunning it provides a polished & relaxing backdrop, perfect for a summer lunch, brunch, or evening aperitivo. The décor & atmosphere are both trendy & welcoming, with just the right level of background music .