Cadet

Cynthia

3.0

Beef tartare was good. Otherwise, we were not impressed by the other plates we ordered (croquette morue, scallops & squash).

28 déc. 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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J

4.0

Solo trip to Montreal. Want to try a nice restaurant. The name Cadet comes up when I googled Michelin recommended restaurants.

Not far from my hotel. & it accepts reservations. I booked 8 pm. I usually eat at 6:30 pm but you never know if there would be any flight or train delay on arrival.

Party of 1. Checked & confirmed & reconfirmed by text message.

I walked in at 7 pm. Sorry we are fully booked. She turned around & checked the bar. It's not even half full but she goes by the book. Not bending any rules not doing me any favour. Great greeter!

& I left & looked at their website. Text based website in this generative AI world talking about agentic AI. The restaurant is still using old school website

Apparently their menu is not kept up to date. To prove it to all the google masters, I ordered the zucchini dish.
& also took a picture

The dish is very very delicious. Lots of flavours. Fortunately I am the only person having that dish that night. I wish I could lick the purée off the plate. I was thinking of a spoon full sushi rice to finish it all

I also ordered the Deep fried sea bass. Excuse moi. ne parle pas francais. Don't come with a plate next to me & asked me if I want you to debone it for me.
I would do it differently. I would debone the meat & put it back & let customers enjoy.

Good to know the chef had some lots of work before putting it into the fryer

Removed the scales, trimmed the fins & even took the bones out from the fish tummy. It is very well done. Someone don't eat fish a lot might not think of these. The chef did a lot to prepare.

The fish & the sauce is so tasty but the bottom of the dish is raw cabbage chopped up. It was kinda disappointing. The cabbage averages down the great taste of fish & the sauce.

I would highly recommend you go before the owner wants to be on fine dining experience market.

It's a family restaurant for sure. Expect you would hear whining kids or laugh out loud people dinning with you.

Service is neither good nor bad

I am so torn to give you 4 stars. But it is what is it.

12 août 2025

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Laura

3.0

Nice restaurant downtown & we sat at the high table for 6 which was comfy. The food was a bit spicy which I was not expecting & very little portions. Not very many kid friendly plates due to the spice level.

28 juil. 2025

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T

5.0

Essentially a'build your own' tasting menu that features an impressive rotation of small plates perfect for sharing between guests. Do not come if you're not a sharer! Although there are individual-sized plates, ordering such takes the fun concept out of this awesome restaurant!

29 juin 2025

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Mac

4.0

Amazing food, the waiter at the bar refused to speak English until we ordered a few plates & wine. Left a sour taste in our mouths.

22 juin 2025

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Ian

5.0

This was an excellent meal. Fast, attentive staff & impressively quick, well plated meal service. Highly recommended.

1 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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Lisa

5.0

We ordered 9 plates for 3 people, each plate was explained at the table, very tasty & fresh ingredients!

11 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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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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Andrew

5.0

So.... maybe I failed on taking photos of the dishes before we ate ... I think the empty plates speak volumes. This was a recommendation from a local... & they did not disappoint. Excellent sharing plates. We had a good number of them. They were inventive, whimsical & delicious! To note... the croquettes, the beet salad, the leeks, the broccoli.. the wine selection was extensive.. we chose a little known Sicilian white wine... it was excellent. The service was beyond reproach. Our server Mathilde made excellent recommendations. Her service was attentive without being overbearing & always with a smile. We will be back. Thank you again for an excellent experience! We will certainly recommend you to our friends. Andrew

14 oct. 2024

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Brish

2.0

The food is pretty good but the experience was definitely brought down by the quality of service of the servers. No hospitality felt & no technical habilities (would push our shoulders to pick up the plate or cross our plate with their arms). The level of service does not go with the price charged for the food.

14 oct. 2024

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LEHA

3.0

Went they're in Monday night before a show. The atmosphere was good & the waiters are nice. The food was good but nothing impressive. A little bit disappointed about the food temperature. Some plates arrived cold when it's supposed to be warm.

8 oct. 2024

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John

3.0

Overall, cadet was pretty good & the service was really nice. However, don't be surprised at the size & price of the plates. 6 pieces of gnocchi in a bit of sauce for 24$. Portions are pretty small, we had to order one more dish to the already 2 we ate + the focaccia to be sustained Dessert was bomb tho ! Recommandation are the foccacia & the bread pudding for sure. The gnocchi & the beef tartare were pretty disappointing. They do have good cocktails.

19 août 2024

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Marcus

5.0

We had a superb meal at Cadet. 2 adults & a child had 5 plates plus the focaccia & we were stuffed. I think the steak plate counts as two. Each dish was unique & meticulously prepared. The beans (green beans) was an excellent salad like dish with many flavors & textures. It took me a minute to figure out unwrapping the leeks instead of cutting them & they were a good texture in a nice sauce. Our two favorite dishes were the ratte potatoes (great sauce) & the beets. The server recommended a very nice cocktail for my wife & I hade an excellent glass of wine.

6 août 2024

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David

5.0

What a great experience - The vibe is very cool, good house music in the background, not too loud so conversation is easy. Our server was friendly, timely, & the wait staff are well coordinated. We started off with 2 house cocktails (gin / mezcal ) which were delicious, shared 3 plates, 2 glasses of wine & a dessert. The salmon & broccoli dishes were amazing, as was the bread pudding. The table next to us was raving about their plates too. Perfect amount of food to share for 2. Reasonably priced (under $200 with good tip) for food quality, presentation, service & location. We loved it - definitely go back to try other dishes on the menu.

3 août 2024

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Loshen

5.0

One of my best dining experiences in Montreal. The unassuming exterior gives way to a classy dining room where you can see some of the kitchen at work. The menu is all about sharing & has both smaller plates & larger items. Standout dishes among a dinner that was made up of all winners were the oyster mushrooms, tomato & burrata salad, & duck. The duck includes foie gras & is counterbalanced with a selection of veg & pear that is quite unique. One small plate per person & a larger one between two will satisfy the not so hungry & keep space for dessert.

7 juil. 2024

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Wendy

4.0

We enjoyed our tapas plates here with the advice of our wonderful server. She advised us to order 4-5 plates between the two of us & when we ordered the whole sea bass (delicious!) she said 4 would be plenty. Left leaving very satisfied & had a short walk to Jazz Fest stages from there.

4 juil. 2024

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Ken

5.0

Small plates to share that were not too small. Everything we had was wonderful. We sat at the bar in a late seating. We selected the beef tartare & the scallops, which also turned out to be raw, as well as oyster mushrooms, asparagus (wrapped in ham), & ricotta gnocchi. All were outstanding. Our waiter suggested an order of presentation that turned out to be perfect, as well as wine parings.

2 juil. 2024

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