Cadet delivers a refined culinary experience centered on meticulously prepared seafood and expertly seared meats. Small plates emphasize fresh, seasonal produce alongside high-quality proteins, reflecting a commitment to balance and technical precision. The open, industrial atmosphere prioritizes efficiency and functional design, catering to patrons who value direct access to bold, ingredient-focused cooking. Each dish undergoes rigorous preparation to highlight natural textures and clean flavor profiles, ensuring consistent delivery of quality across the entire selection. The menu structure encourages shared consumption, providing a diverse range of textures and temperature contrasts within every service. By emphasizing subtle seasoning and controlled heat, the kitchen maintains a sharp focus on the intrinsic character of every element presented on the plate. This approach creates a cohesive, streamlined experience for all visitors seeking substantial, expertly executed fare.
Cadet offers a standout dining experience in Montreal, celebrated for its creative and flavorful sharing plates that consistently impress guests. Many diners highlight the black cod, focaccia, and expertly crafted sauces as memorable menu staples, noting that the food quality reflects a high level of craftsmanship and seasonal inspiration. The atmosphere is frequently described as cozy, trendy, and perfect for special occasions or date nights, while the service is largely praised for being attentive, professional, and helpful with wine pairings. With its Michelin recognition and welcoming environment, the restaurant is a top choice for those seeking a delicious, vibrant, and thoughtful culinary journey in the heart of the city.
I went here literally 2 days in a row. The seabass melts in your mouth, calamari sauce leaves you fighting yourself to not lick the plate, the chicken wings have you licking your fingers, the eggplant bursts with flavour & that's just to name a few items. Last but definitely not least is the dessert, I never heard of a Pavlova but that & the chocolate torte make you question if you ever had a real dessert before! A beautiful culinary experience in Montreal!
Ma meilleure expérience culinaire au Québec. Le personnel est très sympathique & vous accueille tout dans un restaurant à l'ambiance feutrée où vous sentez immédiatement bien. Cocktails délicieux pour commencer, puis une succession de plats plus raffinés les uns que les autres, un vrai beau voyage gustatif. Nous avons pris 5 1/2 plats & 2 desserts & nous étions bien repus prise en compte des allergies, explication sur les plats sans gluten. Un effort a été fait. Bref, gros coup de coeu
Unique & tasty small plates. Overall the restaurant has a trendy & inviting vibe. Attentive & pleasant wait staff. Highly recommend for good food & a nice atmosphere. The chocolate tart dessert is amazing! It was a great way to end an enjoyable meal.
The food was good, I would give it a 7/10. The scallops were delicious, the flank steak was mediocre. But the service was atrocious. It was slow, it took the waiter over 30 minutes to take our order after we arrived. The drinks came out long after the food despite being ordered far in advance. My wife does not like raisins & asked if it was in the bread pudding. The waiter said no. When the bread pudding came out, not only were there lots of raisins, they were giant. She couldn't eat the dessert. When we told the waiter, he said sorry but didn't offer to replace it with another dessert or remove it from the bill. We ended up paying for a dessert she didn't eat due to the waiter's error that was not rectified. There are much better places to eat that will cost you less.
Tout simplement wow! Le principe de repas a séparé avec votre conjointe est parfait & les repas sont tout simplement délicieux. Tartare, filet morue, salade de betteraves & salade de pleurotes sont vraiment a essayer. Si vous avez la chance d'essayer l'accord vin & dessert, faites le avec le pavlova.
One of my favorite meals - we were blown away by all the flavors & textures. We ordered the oysters, focaccia, asparagus (amazing!!) & lamb. Our server helped us narrow down the right wine selection as well. Every bite up until dessert was perfection. What a great spot!
J'ai été souper au Cadet la journée de la St-Valentin, & le service a été rapide malgré l'achalandage!
La nourriture était vraiment bonne, les cocktails signatures aussi. Nous avons pris 4 entrées, 2 repas, 1 dessert, 2 cocktails & 2 verres de vin pour un total de 300$ (tip inclu).
Beautiful dining experience at Cadet! The food & service were impeccable. We were served by Zoe (for the second time) & she is amazing with very kind, patient, & informative service. All of the staff had great demeanours despite the dining room being very busy.
10/10 cocktails, wine list, food (the seafood dishes are mental, & always get whatever's on special), & dessert
Looking forward to my next visit!
For being so expensive, the food kinda misses the mark. We got the beet salad, focaccia, the croquettes, the beef tartare & the lamb. Over all things were okay but the attention to details was missing. About half the lamb piece was fat which was kinda disappointing. The croquettes came with a sauce which was a little tasteless. Same with the sauce that came with the focaccia. We got a chocolate tart for dessert & it was okay. Not too bad. Can't go wrong with peanut butter & chocolate. The drinks were nice but the attention to detail was missing. Eg no cherries for old fashioneds. Like I get it different places make it different but if it's in the classic recipe & we're ordering a classic drink... would be nice to just include it in the drink. The service was wonderful & fast :)
My new favorite restaurant. Everything is on point & so delicious. Cocktails are the most delicious & strong which is what i like. Service is very attentive & they take personal not seriously. I will definitely go back to try more menu.
P.s. the only thing I should tell others is the dish is quite small. We ordered like 6 dishes + 1 dessert & 2 cocktails & I did not feel so full after & my body size is quite small. So i think u should order at least 3 dishes per person to be full or nearly full.