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Cadet

Quartier des Spectacles
4.6$$ & $$$
OPEN5 pm - 11 pm
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Cadet Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Cadet

Food
Service
on Google4.6 (1600+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Cadet comes across in reviews as a polished, shareable tapas style destination in Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles, praised for refined, flavorful dishes and a lively, modern atmosphere. The menu, designed for tasting and sharing, features standout seafood and vegetable plates like black cod morue charbonnière, octopus, scallops, calamari, beef tartare, hamachi, and focaccia, with sauces and presentation repeatedly called thoughtful and delicious. Service is described as warm, attentive, professional, and often fast to accommodate show times or busy rooms, with strong wine pairings and inventive cocktails cited as a plus. The ambience is elegant yet relaxed, though the space can feel loud, crowded, or cramped at peak times, and some reviewers note small portions for the price or occasional missteps such as undercooked potatoes, fatty lamb, or overpowering sauces. Overall, Cadet emerges as a standout dining experience with excellent food and knowledgeable staff, a good option for a date night or pre show dinner, and a place many would return to, despite the occasional inconsistency and noise.
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Had a great meal last Friday night with my wife as we were up visiting for a long weekend for her birthday. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here & the staff & service too. The oysters were unreal - super fresh, petite, plump, briny, etc. - & then the fennel salad & chicken thighs were great too. We ended with the cheesecake for dessert. Also the cocktails all evening were delicious & we'll be stopping in every future visit to Montreal.

Sep 12, 2023
on Google

La nourriture était délicieuse, tout était bon & frais ! Le service impeccable. Nous étions un groupe pour un anniversaire, nous avon pu goûter à une bonne variété de plats que le restaurant offrent . J'ai adoré mon expérience culinaire !

Sep 5, 2023
on Google

Bel ristorante d'atmosfera. La filosofia è quella dello sharing vari piattini per assaggiare più tipi di cibo. Tutto ben preparato e raffinato.

Sep 5, 2023
on Google

Really nice place in MTL! Solid food, reasonable prices. Enjoyed everything there!

Sep 4, 2023
on Google
5.0

Absolutely fantastic from start to finish.
One of the best evenings. Loved the plant forwardness.
Great place would love to return when I am back in town.

Sep 1, 2023
on Google
4.0

La nourriture est bonne mais la quantité est trop petite. Les plats sont inspirés & se démarquent par leur bons saveurs. D'ailleurs, des plats deviennent répétitifs en termes de goût & ingrédients. On trouve rapidement des saveurs & déclinaisons similaires. On s'attend à une addition assez élevée si on veut bien mangé. L'éclairage à l'intérieur était trop sombre & on voyait à peine les plats. Le service était d'ailleurs impeccable.

Aug 26, 2023
on Google

Délicieux restaurant

Aug 25, 2023
on Google
Katch
9 Reviews
4.5

Service aux petits oignons & bons plats à partager.

Nous avons partagé le saumon, la pieuvre, l'agneau & les pleurotes & avons aimé tous les plats. Tout est savoureux & bien présenté. La pieuvre n'était pas un choix naturel pour nous, mais nous l'avons tenté & avons été agréablement surpris: pas du tout caoutchouteux. Je donnerais ma mention spéciale à l'agneau. Les portions sont petites, mais c'était suffisant. Nous avons également partagé le gâteau au fromage qui lui était bien, mais pas renversant.

Le service a été impeccable tout au long de la soirée. L'un de ces restos qui nous font penser qu'on est chanceux d'avoir un aussi bon service à Montréal, surtout comparativement à certains pays d'Europe.

Le restaurant était bien rempli en ce jeudi soir. C'était un peu bruyant, mais ça donne une ambiance branchée & un restaurant qu'on est heureux de fréquenter.

Bref, une très bonne adresse dans le Quartier des spectacles.

Oct 20, 2017
AnneMa-553
1 Review
4.0

Ok. Certainly not as good as Bouillon Bilk.
Doesn't accept Amex, whereas Bouillon Bilk does.
Was a bit thrown off because I had not other form of payment... Would be nice to have been warned since sister restaurant recommended I try it.

Will not be back. Not bad value but don't bother... go to Vin Papillon or simply Bouillon Bilk instrad.
Staff very nice.

Jun 28, 2016
5.0

Went to a new restaurant in Montreal last night, Cadet at 1431 boulevard St. Laurent. It is the little brother of Bouillon Bilk. Wonderful tastes & presentation. Great prices & dishes made for sharing. Staff were attentive & knowledgeable. We left stuffed & happy. The sort of restaurant you can return to over & over. High marks overall!

Jun 3, 2016