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Café Gitana

Latin Quarter
4.4$$
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Café Gitana Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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This music-filled hookah lounge & bar is lined with art, low tables & colourful banquettes.

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Reviews for Café Gitana

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on Google4.4 (1200+)
*as of 2026-03-15
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67%
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Review Summary

Overall, Café Gitana is described as a cozy, authentic Turkish-Middle Eastern vibe with live music that elevates the experience and makes it feel like an escape, especially on evenings with belly dancing and intimate decor. The venue is repeatedly praised for its cigars, shisha and tea, with friendly and attentive service cited by many, though several reviews note occasional slow service and pricing or transparency issues on drinks and tea. Shisha quality is variable, with some patrons enjoying long-lasting sessions and others frustrated by limited flavors or coal options, while cocktails and teas sometimes fall short or feel overpriced. The place is regarded as a go-to spot for a relaxed night out and as a standout for its atmosphere and entertainment, despite crowding on busy nights and occasional inconsistencies in food and drink offerings.
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Relaxing place & good hookah. Lost stars only because I asked if I needed to pay for tea refills before ordering them & despite conforming that not, still charged them at the end.

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

Service exceptionnel & ambiance idéale pour cigare, hookah & whiskey. Avec possibilité d'apportez ton propre cigare sans frais.

Jan 2, 2026
on Google

Amis + bar + cigars + hookah = j'adore

Dec 28, 2025
on Google

Definitely one of my go to spots.

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2025 UPDATE

I used to love Café Gitana & even left a great 5 star review a while back, but things have really taken a downturn.
The cocktails are no longer up to par, flat, watered down, & just not crafted with the same care. The tea, which used to be a standout, has lost its quality too, bland & forgettable now.
Service has become painfully slow, like they're running with minimal staff. The hookah is also disappointing lately, poorly made & they no longer offer flavor options, which takes away from the experience entirely. It's unfortunate to see a place that once had so much charm drop in consistency & quality.

May 25, 2025
on Google

Cafe Gitana has become one of my favourite places in Montreal. The environment is so relaxing & it really helps you get out of the everyday routine.

You have a wide selection of cigars & delicious teas & cocktails. They also offer hookahs.

They often have live music & every time it has been super great. It really adds to the concept & the ambiance of the place. Specially while enjoying a cocktail & a cigar. It's really a vibe.

The waiters are super nice & helpful. They took the time to explain the menu to us & give us good recommendations.

The only thing I would change about the place is that sometimes I would like to have a small food menu too to come with the tea. I could see myself enjoying some cookies or a small muffin. Also I would maybe add some new teas to the menu. Maybe special items you could taste only in some months of the year idk.

This place is awesome, you must visit it if you come to Montreal.

Apr 7, 2025
on Google