Cabaret l'Enfer

Jiafei

5.0

Good? YES!
It's a pity Theo was not in the restaurant.

27 août 2025

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Megan

5.0

Amazing experience! We ordered the tasting menu with wine pairing & sat at the counter, which was fun because we got to see the creation of the plates. Every dish was excellent & somehow better than the last, with each ingredient & component so harmonious & well considered! Service was also fantastic-everything was well explained, & the wine pairings were great. We're already looking forward to a return trip.

23 août 2025

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Brandon

5.0

The food was incredible, the service is exceptional, & the old school 80s / punk rock vibe was right down my alley.

Chef Massimo & his entire crew made me feel welcomed, especially being my first time in Canada.

I would definitely come back whenever I come back to Montreal.

7 août 2025

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Sabrina

5.0

By far one of the best culinary experiences I've had in my life. Chef Massimo truly out does himself, & the food is incredible. Each dish was curated to perfection, balanced & full of flavor. The full tasting menu is a must if you are planning to visit. The atmosphere is a laid back fine dining vibe, & truly unique. The kitchen is open concept, so you can see the chefs in action which give it that extra touch. It's truly something special to see them all cooking together as one. The Otoro & the Morue were the stand out dishes of the night, but everything we had was great. Will be visiting regularly when I come back to the city.

4 août 2025

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Kathleen

5.0

Expérience culinaire incroyable, saveurs surprenantes, délicates, recherchées. Accord vins parfaitement exécuté. Service attentionné, sympathique & authentique.

1 août 2025

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Andy

5.0

Lovely tasting menu. Play on fermented & pickled components is an interesting twist that some may not like. Starter of the chefs play on charcuterie is a real treat.

29 juil. 2025

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Liz

5.0

On the expensive side, but the food was fantastic. If you need an entire experience, come here. Plus, Chef Massimo & his team are lovely.

26 juil. 2025

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Mitchell

5.0

Amazing food & service. Massimo is one of the best chefs & nicest people in the world

23 juil. 2025

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Athie

5.0

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.

23 juil. 2025

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Lynn

3.0

It took 3 hours to finish a 7 course meal because of how slow the service was. There were 35 minutes between the first & second desserts. I am not new to'concept' restaurants that have small portions, but the last time I had portions this ridiculous, it was a 14 course menu. The food was good but for 150$+ a head, you'll wonder where the rest of it is. The duck dish was literally two slices of duck & a sliver of asparagus. Is the asparagus really so pricey that they have to ration it? The charcuterie board was the same for every table. There were three of us & we got one (1) slice of bread & one tiny ball of burrata. The table next to us was a couple & they got the exact same amount. Is that not a little silly? We had to beg for more bread because again, it is served one slice at a time. It's also incredible that, despite all of this, they feel confident enough to start the tip options at 18%. Good for them, I guess!

5 juil. 2025

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Rachel

5.0

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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Tristan

5.0

It was my second time at cabaret l'enfer & it was absolutely delicious. Ordered everything. I was a little over-full by the end but I think most people would be perfect. There are a lot of restaurants here in Montreal that will give you more food, but it won't be as high quality. If you are looking for big plates this isn't the spot for you (no judgement, just an honest fyi). Everything is made in house & there's a sense of perfectionism that permeates the dishes. It's not very showy, it's just really, really good. I would kill someone for a loaf of their bread. Sauces were killer. The charcuterie plate is wonderful. Lobster & saffron was a great bite. Koji marinated beef was outstanding. Nice wine pairings, too, funky but enjoyable picks. I also had a fun time with the team, so yeah, would recommend if you're down to get spendy.

20 juin 2025

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Terence

2.0

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.

12 juin 2025

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Catherine

5.0

Wonderful night with delicious food & great service! Thank you.

12 juin 2025

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C

5.0

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.

10 juin 2025

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LittleLengies

5.0

Highly recommend.

6 juin 2025

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Jeremy

5.0

I went to Cabaret l'Enfer for a birthday celebration & had such a great experience.
The space is cozy & intimate, with a dim, warm atmosphere that makes you feel instantly comfortable. The dishes were excellent, thoughtfully prepared with great attention to flavor & detail. Big shoutout to the staff, who were professional, attentive & clearly passionate about what they do.
Just make sure to plan well ahead, as reservations often need to be made months in advance if you want a chance at getting a table.A fantastic spot for a special night out in Montreal.

2 juin 2025

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Jonathan

5.0

Definitely one of the top dining experiences in North America none thebless Montreal. Every course offered is so fresh & creative. The staff is very well knowledgeable as well as warm & accommodating. If you haven't been yet, you're absolutely missing out.

24 mai 2025

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Dan

5.0

Just when you think tasting menus are dead, Massimo will prove you wrong. Delicious yummy food from beginning to end. great vibes, great music, great service.

7 mai 2025

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SamHai-8004

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1.0

I sincerely hope the owner reads this, because our experience was simply atrocious.

Waiting an hour between each bite is unacceptable. We arrived at 6:00 PM, & by 11:00 PM, we had only received three small bites. One of them was so inedible that I had to go to the bathroom to spit it out - it was literally impossible to swallow.

Hungry & discouraged, our plans to go out & enjoy the rest of the evening were ruined. All that was left was to pay a bill of several hundred dollars… & conclude this so-called'experience.'

When we asked the server about the slow pace of the service, he admitted the kitchen was poorly prepared: too many employees without direction, an ill-thought-out menu, & an overstaffed but disorganized kitchen team.

We paid a very high price for a mix of unprofessionalism & culinary pretension.
Avoid. Period.