Cabaret L'enfer offre une expérience culinaire intense et éclectique, avec un menu dégustation qui met en valeur des saveurs innovantes et des associations inattendues. Le cadre intime et chaleureux, agrémenté de chandelles, est dynamisé par une ambiance énergique et par la cuisine ouverte qui permet d'observer les chefs en action. Les plats, souvent audacieux et finement travaillés, s'inspirent de diverses influences et le concept des sept péchés mortels est perçu comme ludique par plusieurs, le dessert et les notes fermentées recevant aussi des compliments. Les accords vins suivent globalement les plats, réalisés par une sommelière compétente et attentive, bien que certains avis signalent un manque de détails sur les bouteilles ou des choix difficiles à suivre. Le service est généralement apprécié pour son enthousiasme et sa connaissance, mais des retours évoquent des temps d'attente plus longs que prévu et une cohérence parfois inégale entre les plats et le service. Les portions apparaissent parfois petites par rapport au prix, ce qui peut laisser une impression de manques, cependant l'ensemble est souvent considéré comme une expérience culinaire remarquable et imaginative, recommandée pour des occasions spéciales ou pour ceux qui veulent vivre un moment différent à Montréal.
A really special experience. Thank you to the Chefs & wonderful staff. Massimo is a Canadian treasure, & the few negative reviewers here are insane. If you have the chance, dine here. The chef's counter is especially fun to watch the action.
Didn't come in with much expectation other than knowing Massimo had been on Top Chef, but we were blown away. Every course was incredible. The dishes were creative & like nothing we'd ever eaten. The flavors were so well balanced & interesting. The service was perfect. We feel lucky for having the opportunity to come here!
27 juin 2025
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This restaurant sadly did not live up to the expectations. I really wanted to like this restaurant but it felt like they were trying to copy some playbook of providing a haute cuisine experience but without the substance behind it.
First, the portion sizes are just ridiculously small for the price you pay. Unfortunately the quality of cooking techniques & creativity in ingredients & dishes do not make up for that lack of quantity, as one might expect from similar fine dining restaurants that offer the tasting menu format.
I visited Montreal for a week trying highly rated restaurants each night, & this was both my most expensive & least satisfying meal.
I actually left so hungry after the menu was completed that I had to find a Portuguese chicken place to eat. I was still hungry enough to finish a 1/4 chicken plate.
The second issue, though much more minor, was that the service felt very artificial. Everyone was friendly, but it felt fake & like they didn't care to have any conversation beyond what they needed to say when presenting each dish.
I added a star only for the fact that the owner was actually out on the line prepping alongside his chefs, & he at least made attempts to speak to each guest at the chef's table at least once.
My husband & I went for our Wedding Anniversary celebration & were not disappointed. It was an amazing experience. They were so welcoming, like a family. The food was fantastic. We were seated at the counter it was well worth it. You were able to see all the activities of the restaurant & how well everyone worked together. It was one of the best experiences my Husband & I had. The food was exceptional & will never forget this experience & would definitely come back. The chefs were very attentive & made you feel like you were apart of their family. All the dishes were made with local products, homemade, including their Burrata cheese. All we can say is Wow! Thank you for everything.
Une soirée remarquable au Cabaret de l'enfer ✨ L'ambiance chaleureuse & raffinée, associée à un service irréprochable, nous a immédiatement séduit Les plats, faits maison & préparés avec des produits de saison, ont révélé une qualité & une finesse exceptionnelles Un grand bravo au chef & son second dont le talent & la créativité sont clairement mis en valeur dans chaque assiette Le personnel, à la fois professionnel & attentif, a contribué à faire de cette soirée un moment particulièrement agréable Une expérience que je recommande vivement & que je ne manquerai pas de renouvele
What an incredible meal & experience! We were 6 fully vegan diners, & the Chef & his team prepared an insane 7 course meal for us. It was PERFECT! We were blown away, service was professional, patient, super friendly & attentive! The wines which were all recommended by the wonderful Sommelier were all AMAZING! food, taste, creativity & presentation was just out of this world! 10/10!! We will be back!
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!
19 oct. 2024
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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!
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
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.
23 juil. 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.
25 juin 2024
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Chef Massimo & his team never cease to amaze me. The thought, flavour, & execution of each dish is unrivalled. He & his team were also incredibly hospitable & welcoming of my team that had difficult dietary restrictions. The wine pairings were expertly chosen to be unconventional, thought provoking, & delicious. After my third visit here, it remains clear this restaurant is a MUST go.
Cuisine audacieuse & intéressante! On aurait souhaité des plats un tout petit peu plus généreux. Le service était difficile par contre. Nous sommes restés 30 min à table avec un verre d'eau avant que l'équipe de service vienne nous voir... 45 minutes avant d'avoir un apéro & un amuse-bouche. On sentait qu'il manquait de staff sur le plancher & les chefs jasaient avec les clients vip plutôt que d'avancer le service. Je ne pense pas retourner pour cette raison. Dommage car il y a définitivement du savoir-faire dans l'assiette
Nous sommes allés ma conjointe & moi ainsi que ses enfants. Ce fut une belle soirée. Très grande précision dans l'exécution de la plupart des plats. Mention spéciale pour le pain au levain, le mozarella di buffola, l'agnoletti, les pétoncles & en terminant les fameuses sauces. Massimo est le dieu des sauces. Il nous a reçu avec classe, il est venu plusieurs fois à notre table & nous a tous salué à notre départ. Un chef & sa brigade qui savent très bien prendre soin de leurs hôtes. Est-ce qu'on recommande ? Bien sûr pour l'ensemble de l'oeuvre.
My husband & I went to have dinner at cabaret l'enfer & our experience was incredible! The food was exquisite: flavours were on point, & portions were generous. We were full after the 2nd plate! The chefs, sommelier & other staff were so lovely! We were sitting at the counter & were interacting with them all night long & it made our experience a hundred times better. We would recommend this place without hesitation & we will definitely be coming back!
