Cadet serves creative sharing plates defined by bold flavors and seasonal ingredients. Tables are filled with standout items like buttery black cod and fresh focaccia, all complemented by precise, nuanced sauces. The space maintains a cozy yet trendy energy, making it a natural fit for special evenings. Attentive service guides the experience, particularly when pairing thoughtful wines with the vibrant, craft-forward menu.
Cadet offers a vibrant and creative dining experience in Montreal, consistently praised for its inventive, flavor-packed small plates designed for sharing. Diners frequently highlight standout dishes like the tender black cod, flavorful calamari, and expertly prepared focaccia, all complemented by a diverse and thoughtfully curated wine list. The restaurant maintains an inviting, trendy atmosphere that is well-suited for both intimate dates and lively gatherings with friends. Many visitors emphasize the professionalism and warmth of the service team, whose knowledgeable recommendations often elevate the meal. With its focus on high-quality seasonal ingredients and a menu that balances refined craftsmanship with a casual, welcoming vibe, this restaurant remains a top recommendation for anyone looking to enjoy an exceptional and memorable culinary journey.
Dès l'arrivée, l'accueil était chaleureux & le service vraiment excellent. Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir Axel comme serveur, & il était adorable. Drôle, attentionné & surtout de très bon conseil.
Je vous recommande vraiment d'écouter les suggestions du personnel. Ils prennent le temps de comprendre vos besoins & vos goûts pour pouvoir vous conseiller adéquatement, & ça fait toute la différence.
On n'était clairement pas habillés pour un resto de ce type ce soir-là, & pourtant, zéro jugement, seulement de la bienveillance. Ça fait vraiment plaisir de voir un service aussi humain & attentionné.
& la nourriture… incroyable du début à la fin. Mon seul regret : ne pas avoir eu de place pour le dessert!
Un vrai coup de coeur, & clairement un restaurant incontournable à découvrir à Montréal.
We arrived a bit earlier than planned & the staff managed to find us a spot. The food was excellent especially the calamari, service was attentive & efficient. Thanks for a lovely evening.
Food was excellent…but even better than the food was the service. Axel was exceptional! Provided us with detailed explanations of food & pairing amongst dishes. Great experience.
We were 8 people, each spent $70+ but left with 8 stomachs half empty, had to find another place for a second round. As you can see the food portion is too small for the price
Extremely disappointing - not remotely worth the price
After reading the reviews & seeing the restaurant mentioned in the Michelin Guide, I came in expecting a high level of food & service. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst dining experiences I've had in Montreal.
The food was, quite honestly, terrible. Several of the sauces accompanying the dishes were poorly executed. For example, the pepper sauce served with the steak had clearly split, leaving you tasting almost nothing but oil. The zucchini was practically raw, simply grilled & served with a bland, tasteless sauce that added absolutely nothing to the dish.
The jerk wings were probably the biggest disappointment. I genuinely felt like I was being served something from a diner rather than a restaurant charging fine-dining prices. The presentation was also extremely underwhelming.
I could potentially overlook some of these issues if the prices reflected the quality, but spending over $400 for a meal & leaving hungry because I could barely eat the food is completely unacceptable.
I've eaten at Michelin-starred restaurants, high-end fine-dining establishments, & very casual restaurants, so I'm certainly not expecting every meal to be a fine-dining experience. But when you charge prices at this level, there should be a level of execution & quality to justify them. Here, there simply wasn't.
What I find most surprising is how highly regarded this restaurant seems to be. Based on my experience, nothing - & I mean nothing - was good enough to justify the reputation or the price.
A very disappointing experience, & unfortunately one I would not recommend.
We loved it here. The food is really inventive & unusual & each plate was amazing. Courgette with chicken skin, Asian style fish & a mushroom salad; all fantastic. Great wine. Really lovely waiter who was spot on. Well done everyone!