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Café Gitana

Latin Quarter
4.4$$
OPEN12:30 pm - 3 am
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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 2026-04-01
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68%
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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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The best spot in town if you like live music !!

Mar 7, 2026
on Google

Super cool bar with awesome live music & a great selections of beers on tap. Definitely a go to for me when I'm in the city

Mar 2, 2026
on Google

Très bonne ambiance. Nous y étions le samedi soir & le musicien sur place était excellent

Nov 16, 2025
on Google

Had such a great time ! The atmosphere was super chill & the music was on point. The service really made the experience even better - our server was incredibly sweet! 🩷

Nov 7, 2025
on Google

We liked the place a lot. Best shisha, Arabic , Turkish, western music, live entertainment, drinks. Nice decor. Will come again.

May 24, 2025
on Google

Day or night, this place has an air of allure & escape.

Lots of different comfy spaces to settle into.

The live music heightened the atmosphere & made the night feel special. (jazz manouche feat. a bewitching violinist & keyboardist)

People smoking their cigars against the backdrop of the café's intimately lit, middle eastern decor transports you to a different universe.

May 22, 2025
on Google

I've come to this place often & have always had a nice experience. Great atmosphere, authentic live music & tasty food & drink. I don't smoke cigars, so I can't review them on that. Otherwise awesome place with an exotic flair!

May 9, 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