La Boqueria is a tapas bar in Old Montreal where warm atmosphere and Mediterranean authenticity meet. From fresh seafood to Iberian cold meats and paellas, Boqueria will take you on a journey with every bite.
Boqueria comes across as a lively Spanish spot with a warm, stylish interior and a bright terrace that creates a festive mood; the cuisine is praised for fresh seafood, tapas, croquettes, and paella with flavors that feel authentic, and cocktails and sangria are frequently highlighted as well; service is described as attentive and friendly by many, contributing to a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere, though a few visits note menu items being unavailable and pacing that can be slower at peak times; overall the impression is of a vibrant, flavorful dining experience in the old port with good value and a memorable sense of hospitality.
Had a brunch at this excellent Spanish restaurant last summer in Montreal, & the paella is cooked to the perfection, from the tender of the seafood to the divine mixture of the paella rice & sauce.
Raw oysters are fresh. Spanish style foccacia with tomato & garlic spreads taste is excellent, good for an appetizer!
Excellent food!! We had the lobster croquettes & they were incredible! Followed by the lobster & potatoes which was delicious & then the paella with beef & added seafood which was amazing! The white sangria was very tasty & refreshing! A wonderful experience! Thank you!!
Excellent food. had the seafood paella. Despite being a bit understaffed, the service was great, especially considering the high number of walk-ins. Will definitely go back.
having many years in tourist business in many countries in south & central America & visiting many restaurants, I recommend La Boqueria, the service was pleasant from the start, the seafood paella delicious & the crispy churros with their dulce de leche just great. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Jun 19, 2025
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We had an amazing dinner for 6. We shared the lobster croquettes, Jamón croquettes, seafood Paella, pan con tomate & patatas bravas. For dessert we had churros & tres leches cake. Everything was absolutely delicious. Manuel was so helpful & knowledgable.
The seafood paella we ordered was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, & the service was outstanding. Shaan, Anaïs, & Manuel gave us excellent recommendations - truly top-notch hospitality.
Great seafood, fresh food & drinks. They gave us a few rounds of complimentary shots as we were celebrating a birthday. Service could've been a tad quicker but hey that happens :)
Aug 30, 2024
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Unexpected beautiful terrace & well designed inside out. having great time with freshly & tasty food. Seafood cooked perfectly, every was delightful. Paella was less interesting:to salty dry rice over cooked. Small bites of Seafood were so good! our favorite of that plate Simple menu allowed to be the best. great place to eat tapas. Definitely I recommend & will be back.
