Cadet

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4.0

I enjoyed a fairly quick & also satisfying meal at Cadet. The service was quick & very personable. The staff had asked specifically if I was heading to a performance or not so that they could put a rush on my dishes if needed. I settled on the focaccia bread, the zucchini starter, & the cod. Everything was absolutely delicious! Delicious! The only thing for me was that it did feel quite rushed & even with me sitting at the bar, it's didn't feel as cozy or as friendly as I had hoped.

16 janv. 2026

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Jessica

5.0

Industrial feel but modern also.
Not too loud but very busy, clearly popular.
Located on a less busy road, maybe questionable ongoings outside the door but you'd never know.

Kind & thoughtful service.
Great drinks.
Delicious food - shared tapas style. Octopus, cod croquets, kebabs, risotto all delicious. Other items were ok. But worth it for the experience nonetheless.

27 nov. 2025

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Karla

5.0

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.

23 oct. 2025

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Shui

4.0

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

24 sept. 2025

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Katie

5.0

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

22 sept. 2025

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Fred

5.0

Conveniently located next to Place des Arts, this tapas-style restaurant is perfect before a show. Delicious small plates & great cocktails, the cod was our favorite! Friendly, efficient service made sure we got to our show on time.

20 août 2025

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Laurence

5.0

I love every meal I've had at Cadet. This week was no exception. The seasonal salad (summer) was outstanding, as was the lamb & black cod, but truly everything we ordered was great! Cadet has become the Montreal restaurant I always return to during our visits

8 août 2025

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Lingyuan

5.0

The food is superior! Definitely one of the best French restaurants in Montreal.

- Fried sea bass: the fish is fried but not oily with a very special taste. The vegetables in the dish is also very tasty. The sauce is nice & creative

- Black cod: nice & soft texture with great sauce

- Beef striploin: this is medium rare but somehow I felt that it's not tender enough

- Eggplant: newly added to the menu. Very special taste with some minced plum (fried)

- Oyster mushroom: always a fan of mushroom. & this combines with vegs & slices of pears to bring out the fresh flavor

- Beef tartare: fresh beef & well cooked mushroom

Not much to complain here. Just one note that the main courses come to the table really slow. After we finished the appetizers, it took them about half an hour to bring the main courses, which is a bit disappointing. Nonetheless it's a great experience & I will definitely revisit this place.

1 juil. 2025

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Tim

4.0

Found this place in the Michelin Guide. We were told 2 dishes per person would be sufficient, so we ordered 4 dishes plus a focaccia (for 2 people). This order was split into a 2 course serving, both of which took a while to arrive. Unfortunately, all the dishes we ordered turned out to be very small (except for the black cod), so the focaccia was absolutely necessary. I feel they should have recommended 3 dishes per person, as I believe without the focaccia we would have left the restaurant hungry (we didn't take dessert). The quality of the food was great, but the overall experience didn't give me the'wow' factor.

22 juin 2025

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Isabelle

5.0

Exceptional Tapas & Wine Pairings at Cadet - A Must in Montreal

Located on Saint-Laurent Boulevard in the heart of Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles, Cadet is a vibrant & stylish restaurant that has earned its place among the Michelin-recommended gems of the city. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between casual & chic, making it ideal for a night out with friends or a pre-show dinner.

The menu features a variety of refined tapas-style plates designed for sharing. The standout for us was the black cod (morue charbonnière)-incredibly tender, beautifully caramelized, & full of delicate flavor. Each dish we tried was thoughtfully presented, with excellent attention to balance & texture.

One of the highlights of the experience was the wine pairing. The selections were expertly matched to each course, enhancing the flavors without overpowering them. It's clear that great care goes into curating both the food & beverage offerings.

For dessert, the chocolate, caramel, & banana tart was simply unforgettable-rich & indulgent without being too heavy.

The service was warm, knowledgeable, & genuinely welcoming. The staff made us feel right at home while guiding us through the menu.

In short, Cadet delivers a polished & memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for food lovers visiting Montreal.

1 juin 2025

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J

5.0

Beautiful spot. We had read that the tables are a bit cramped so we chose to sit at the bar & it was the perfect choice. Lots of elbow room & fun to be up with the action.

We shared the hamachi, beef tartare, black cod & oyster mushrooms, as well as the chocolate tart. All but the hamachi were excellent - particularly the black cod & mushrooms. The hamachi was good, just not at the same level as the other dishes. Perhaps lacking a bit of zing for my taste.

The service was wonderful - attentive, helpful but not too much. The atmosphere is casual & elegant. You'd be as comfortable wearing jeans & a nice shirt as in business casual.

I've read others' negative comments about the size of dishes & have to disagree. We eat at sharing style restaurants quite often & found this to be very much in line -if not a bit more generous than many. Particularly with this level of culinary skill. Teh recommendation was for 4- 5 dishes between 2, & we were very content with just 4. We could have skipped dessert & been content but gave into the temptation & were glad we did!

12 mai 2025

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MT

4.0

Tapas style restaurant, nice place to share food.

We order focaccia bread, cod croquette & 3 different salad as there's not many vegetarian options.

The focaccia bread is home made accompanied by a mild spicy sauce, which we find a nice touch to reduce the burnt-ish flavor off some parts of the bread.

We continued with the beet salad, & it is excellently delicious - very well executed. The dressing sauce definitely makes this dish a die-for for us!

Then comes the oyster mushroom salad. We found it less impressive than the beet salad, but the taste is quite nice with fresh touch of sliced pears harmonizing flavors.

The eggplant plate is, however, quite disappointing despite its beautiful presentation. We found it overly salty & the flavor pair seems a bit odd - spicy jalapeno + tangy pomegranate - that doesn't go well for us.

Last but not least, the cod croquette put a nice ending to our meal - it is flavorful & crispy when being dipped into yummy mayonnaise sauce.

The waiters were kind but it seems that we received less attention than other tables around us because we didn't order anything to drink. When we finished our meal, no one came to check on us to ask for desserts or coffee. & we had to wave our hands to get someone's attention for the bill.

Overall, our experience was pleasant & we enjoyed the ambiance.

10 mai 2025

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Nicole

5.0

The food is amazing & we had excellent service at the bar. Highly recommend the beef tartare, scallops, & black cod.

27 avr. 2025

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Myles

5.0

The atmosphere struck a perfect balance between elegant & relaxed - a welcome contrast to the bustling city. It gave us the space to actually unwind & have a proper conversation, which is often rare these days.

The food? Absolutely divine. We shared a beautifully prepared plate of black cod, which practically melted in our mouths. Alongside it, we enjoyed their soft & savoury focaccia, tender scallops, perfectly cooked oyster mushrooms, & some of the best calamari I've had in ages.

What truly stood out, however, was the exceptional service. As someone who's lactose intolerant, I'm used to a bit of back-&-forth when dining out - but not here. The waiting staff kindly curated a personalized list of everything on the menu I could enjoy without worry, & I was incredibly grateful for that extra care.

All in all, Cadet is an absolute must if you're after a delicious, mindful dining experience in Montreal. Highly recommend for a memorable night out!

20 avr. 2025

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Elllen

5.0

Great atmosphere, great food.
This is the place where dishes are expected to be shared , hence, the size is not big, so order more than one per person. I actually like it that way, more fun.
The beet salad was brilliant. Mix of different salad leaves, radishes, beets, goat cheese - everything worked out perfectly together.
The squid was prepared masterfully.
Foccacia nicely charred. The only thing I suggest to skip is cod croquettes, too chewy.
Good wine list.

9 mars 2025

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Shadi

4.0

Last night's dinner at Cadet was incredible-the winter salad was a standout, unlike anything I've had before. The oysters, octopus, & cod croquettes were all delicious, paired perfectly with wine & a dirty martini. The calamari was chewy & oily. Not my fav. The ambiance was warm & inviting. However, the service was a letdown; our waitress seemed overly concerned about how much we were going to order, making the experience awkward. Despite that, the food alone makes Cadet worth it.

2 mars 2025

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Mehran

5.0

Unbelievable food & service considering we came in a big group. Tuna, Cod croquettes & beet salads were unreal. The fish is must try.

6 nov. 2024

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Kimberly

2.0

Based on reviews, we were excited to dine at Le Cadet. But - the experience did not live up to expectation at all. Service was neither attentive nor very present. Had to ask a few times to order a second drink. Food was very average - not at all the quality or innovation that was hyped. Calamari dish was drowning in luke warm chili oil & was on the cooler side of room temperature. Beef tartare had the taste & texture of aged beef, though not mentioned as such on the menu, & the service didn't seem to know how it was prepared when we asked. Cod croquettes were ok but a dish that could be found anywhere. Gnocci was ordered without ham (due to allergies) but came served with ham anyway. Broccoli & contre filet were tasty. The spicy sauce that accompanied the foccacia was overpowering for such delicate bread. The menu is served tapas-style, & it was recommended that we order 3 dishes per person. We ordered 2 per person, which was absolutely enough, & in hindsight was probably a few dishes too many. Atmosphere was a bit boring.

7 août 2024

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Vicki

5.0

This.was the best meal we had in Montreal, by far. Favorites were the bright & fresh scallops, meltingly tender short ribs, & the fabulous lemony asparagus with ricotta. Everything we ordered was devoured. We also had the focaccia, cod croquettes, lobster roll, beets, broccoli spaetzle, & duck breast with foie gras.

1 juil. 2024

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Özgür

5.0

I had one of the best dinners I had for a long time. Everything we tried was excellent: Leaks, focaccia, zucchini, cod crochet, calamari (was the best), alafut blonde (local Bier from a Quebec micro brewery). It's a fancy upscale restaurant. A little pricey but definitely worth it. You will not regret..

23 juin 2024

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