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.
Good choice & Michelin recommended restaurant. Service was a bit rushed but the food was good. It is well balanced menu with good vegetables options, good selection of seafood & meat options. I really liked their tartare & their fucecchio bread is must try. Overall solid option for dinner in Montreal.
Another great spot to check out in Montreal. The service was friendly & smooth from start to finish, & the food overall was solid.
It was a delicious meal with some really fun flavour combinations. You can tell they're going for something a bit more creative & experimental with their menu, which I appreciate. The black cod was definitely the highlight. It was fresh & tender. The sauce leaned sweeter than I typically go for, but the fish itself was excellent quality.
That said, it didn't quite have that wow factor that makes a meal unforgettable.
Still, it's a good spot for sharing tapas style dishes & trying something playful. Would recommend giving it a go if you're in the area.
Vorweg gesagt: Das Essen ist gut.
Auch der Service ist freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Ambiente ist modern und stylisch.
Jedoch gibt es Abzüge:
Zu lange auf das Essen gewartet.
Wasser schmeckt nach Chlor.
Fleisch des Tatar schmeckte penetrant nach Pilz.
Spicy Soße des Fischkroketten war zu scharf - passte nicht.
Ansonsten OK. Preis-Leistung durchschnittlich.
Oct 2, 2025
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Gutes Restaurant mit teilweise guten Gerichten (insb. die vegetarischen). Es gibt jedoch eine kritische Punkte:
- Scallop und Tuna insgesamt zu fade. Das fängt beim Salz an. Die Portionsgrößen waren klein.
- es wird kein Wasser in Flaschen angeboten. Kein Europäer möchte zu seinem Essen das Chlor-Wasser trinken. Selbst in Huntsville auf dem Land gab Wasser aus Flaschen.
- aufgrund des Preisniveaus erwarte ich Servietten aus Stoff.
- das Focaccia hat wenig mit Original zu tun.
- Espresso schwach
- Sehr lautes Restaurant. Für ein Date wäre es völlig ungeeignet
Great service, we were pressed for a show & they served our all food with incredible speed.
Food was mostly delicious, had the eggplant, cod croquette, oyster mushroom, Broccoli, lamb, veal cheeks, beef sirloin, risotto. Northern shrimps
Would reorder the croquette, veal, beef, broccoli & oyster mushroom
Nous n'avons pas vraiment compris le concept du restaurant : les plats ont été apportés, mais il manquait des assiettes qui n'ont été servies qu'après un certain temps. L'ambiance était également difficile à apprécier à cause de la musique trop forte.
L'endroit a du potentiel & l'accueil était sympathique, mais il serait agréable de rendre l'expérience plus conviviale, notamment pour les familles.
vibe? cozy dark & great for a date. service? 10/10. food? OH MY WORD the best!! the sauce that's on the black cod was one of the best things i've ever tasted. we paired that with their grilled focaccia! so so yummy. we got the lamb chops with the risotto. again, the risotto is probably the best thing i've ever eaten. sad to say we're from the US so we can't come here all the time!! what a gem
Sep 22, 2025
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Our favorite meal in Montreal. Everything was delicious! We ordered the leek salads, fried whole fish, beef tartare, & the anchovies salad. The cocktails were very creative & yummy as well. We had a great time & would def come back again!!
Excellente découverte à Montréal! Cuisine très originale & très raffinée, pleine de de saveur… nous nous sommes régalés! C'est la première fois que je mange si bien dans cette ville. Bravo au chef! & une mention particulière à l'équipe du bar qui est charmante & très attentionnée.
Hâte d'y revenir!
Une véritable découverte culinaire! Dès notre arrivée, nous avons été accueillis avec chaleur & professionnalisme, ce qui a immédiatement créé une atmosphère agréable & détendue. Le personnel a pris le temps de bien nous conseiller sur le menu.
Chaque plat était non seulement délicieux, mais aussi magnifiquement présenté. Les saveurs étaient équilibrées, raffinées & originales, révélant la qualité & la fraîcheur des ingrédients. On sent que chaque recette a été pensée avec créativité & amour du détail.
En résumé, une expérience exceptionnelle du début à la fin!
