Cabaret L'Enfer offers a bold, intimate dining experience with an open kitchen and counter seating that many reviews describe as energetic and engaging. The menu is inventive and expressive, blending coastal, Latin and Asian influences with intricate plating and strong wine pairings that often complement each course. Dishes like otoro and handmade pastas regularly receive praise for creativity and balance, while the atmosphere is repeatedly noted for candlelit warmth and a lively, showlike vibe. The staff and sommelier are frequently highlighted for knowledge and hospitality, though service can be slow and pacing uneven on some nights, and portions are sometimes considered small for the price. Reservations are essential due to the small space, and the experience can feel like a night out rather than a traditional fine dining meal, with some guests embracing the spectacle and others wishing for more restraint. Overall, Cabaret L'Enfer is seen as a standout culinary adventure that rewards an open mind and may inspire a return visit, despite occasional inconsistencies and cost considerations.
An unique culinary experience. Hands down one of the best restaurants on Montreal. Chef's counter makes the whole journey far much better. The staff is incredible, in our case, Rosemary, Martin & Raesniel made our evening so special. It is a must!
Tout est parfait. Sélection de vins & conseils parfaits. La nourriture est succulente & sensible (la mozza maison, chaque sauce, chaque cuisson, le choix de tous les ingrédients). Les cocktails sont délicieux. & l'équipe. Tout le monde est au petit soin, attentionné, super professionnel & très chaleureux. Cette place mérite une étoile & une place spéciale dans mon coeur!
Best meal in recent memory. Who says fine dining has to be stuffy? This place is downright fun, & not a smidgeon of professionalism is lost in the process. Pasta with squid, veal sweetbread terrine & toro crostada were favourites. I fully expect a star in their future. Merci chef!
Accueil chaleureux & service impeccable. La nourriture est d'un raffinement exceptionnel & l'accord met/vin nous en met plein la vue (& les papilles). Avoir été une critique culinaire, je leur accorderais certainement 2 étoiles Michelins! Bravo pour l'ensemble de l'oeuvre c'est fabuleux! 🥂
Very delicious & unique dining experience. There was an issue with dealing with allergies, as in almost killing me with hazelnuts, but luckily my husband caught it before I ate it, & after a discussion, the staff dealt with it appropriately. So overall a great experience, but definitely be vigilant if you do have an allergy.
Fabulous with special taste & colors. Very good choice of ingredients & perfect coordination with wines for every dish. Enormous creativity. The host explained the elements of the food & the choice of wines from Quebec to France to Italy. Extremely enjoyable evening.
Sep 11, 2024
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Expérience plutôt décevante! Beaucoup trop cher pour une gastronomie qui n'est pas au rendez-vous - manque de saveur & certains plats un peu triste en bouche! On a quitté l'estomac à moitié rempli rempli & le porte-feuille complètement vide!!! C'est mieux d'en rire - évidemment on n'y retournera pas.
Repas d'anniversaire & ce fut un superbe cadeau! Nous étions assis au bar & nous avons pu constater l'esprit d'équipe & le souci du détail de l'équipe en cuisine. Chaque membre de l'équipe présente lui même le plat qu'il a préparé: j'ai trouvé cette attention intéressante. Sommelier hyper gentil qui bénéficierait d'avoir un peu plus d'expérience ... & de coffre... pour finaliser l'accompagnement de ce repas divin.
Excellente découverte que ce restaurant gastronomique à Montréal où nous avons dîner en famille. Les préparations &/ou cuissons des mets (pâté en croûte revisité, boeuf aux baies de goji, lobster) étaient parfaites. Le mix des cuisines françaises italiennes & mexicaines est parfaitement maîtrisé sous la houlette de son chef Massimo. J'aime beaucoup le principe de la présentation d'un plat par le cuisinier lui-même. Le personnel de salle jeune dynamique & d'influences culinaires diverses s'est montré très professionnel & présent à souhait sans excès. Finalement une très belle expérience originale & festive.
Another beautiful discovery! My wife invited me to a surprise birthday dinner to this great restaurant & we loved the experience. Philippe, Théo, (également la mixologist désolé on n'a pas votre nom) & Chef Massimo were all perfect. We took the tasting menu with wine & all the meals were delicious. Only two recommendations for improvements: 1- the AC was not working & my wife would have like to be aware before we arrived at the restaurant - we had a very humid day in Montreal (almost 37c) 2- choice of music & the volume was loud at some moments. Regardless of those 2 details, we loved our experience & we will definitely go back & try the bar experience. Thank you all! Ali&Esthe
I was expecting greatness & got that & then some. I'm used to eating well in NYC & Europe & this was something special, & decent value. The variety, the music, the vibe, helped as well. It felt like eating in someone's fancy living room. A rarity for a place of such caliber. The scallop & entrecote courses were something else. Full report on Eatingwithziggy.[com]
Very well curated dishes from various cuisines. Staff was friendly & attentive. The chef Massimo is an Italian with French culinary training who has worked under Daniel Boulud. He selects the dishes daily to keep the menu fresh & current with the seasons. The use of the charcoal grill is the highlight of many dishes as it infuses the food with the signature aroma of charcoal smoke.
Jul 23, 2024
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What an amazing experience. I brought my whole family here & I have no regrets. The food was spectacular & the staff was overly accommodating. I have to thank the head chef for his cooking skills & hospitality, & his host was the most patient & helpful person I have ever dealt with. Everyone there was just fantastic. This is a dream team. If you ever have an issue with anyone or anything at this establishment then I'm sorry to inform you but... you are the problem.
C'était merveilleux! Gros merci au chef & à toute l'équipe, notre serveur était pétillant & très sérieux dans sa mission, malgré son jeune âge.. le tout était une découverte délicieuse , le goût des aliments incroyablement concoctés & si bien servis avec le respect des saisons & le souci de l'esthétique, ne délaissent pas pour autant le plaisir du goût & de la gourmandise . Tout était propice au régal & au plaisir absolu! La cuisine & le service sont gérés haut la main !!!
The best dinner of the year! The set was very well designed, with a lot of complex yet interesting flavors. My personally favorite are the first dish & the lobster. The scallops is delicious & extremely tender. The bread & the desserts are also awesome! You will be interacting with not only the server, but also the chefs. Everyone is welcoming & knowledgeable. We enjoyed the food a ton! It would be 💯 if the set can be finished a little faster. Last time we spent 3.5h on a meal was at Kikunoi in Kyoto.
The initial impression is a neighborhood resto thanks to the unassuming decor & laid back atmosphere. The service is several levels above the usual in Montreal - constant attention from the waitstaff as every detail is managed throughout the night without any fatigue. Food is exceptional - we had a 7 course meal including entrecote & scallops roasted over coals (japanese BBQ), trout sauteed in butter (very unique), asparagus in light hollandaise, & even rhubarb in the dessert. The dishes are small, but we were pretty full by the fourth or fifth course so no issues there. The chefs take turns serving you all night, so it feels very communal & unpretentious. Overall the food is exquisite, easily in the top tier of the city's fine dining offerings. definitely worth a visit or two.
