Candide
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Candide
Fine-dining destination presenting farm-to-table cuisine & wine in a warm, brick-walled venue.
Opens Today at 6 pm
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6 pm - 10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 pm - 10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm - 10 pm |
| Friday | 6 pm - 10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm - 10 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Lindsay
Wow! We had such a wonderful dining experience at Candide. The food was amazing, the service was superb, & the atmosphere was just so cool. One of the servers even shared a list the staff have compiled for visitors - recommendations of restaurants, bars, bakeries, etc. We loved Candide & can't wait for the day that we can go back.View more
Andrée-Ann
Une note parfaite à chaque visite ! Nous y allons depuis maintenant plus de 3 ans & c'est sans contredit une valeur sûre. Le service est toujours courtois, le menu toujours surprenant & la nourriture toujours incroyablement bien présentée & préparée. Un bijou ce resto !View more
Stéphane
Très bruyant Nourriture correcte sans plus Bel effort d'utiliser des Produits quebecois Rapport qualité prix qui m'apparait plutôt à mes yeux défavorables Mais un endroit intéressant par ailleursView more
Bijan
Incredible food with a very cute atmosphere. It really is the perfect restaurant for a warm summer night. The pork was absolutely divine, & I highly suggest taking the artichoke!View more
Andreas
Food & service were really outstanding. Creative quisine based on local produce.View more
Mireille
Quelle belle découverte que ce restaurant! Tous les plats étaient délicieux. Nous y retournerons & le recommanderons chaudement!View more
Werner
Excellent all across. Funky wine pairings. The dessert option lacked some imagination.View more
Chris
Went for a celebratory dinner & sat at the chef's counter. We couldn't be more satisfied with the food, service & atmosphere. A wonderful secret placeView more
Didier
Nous avions choisi cet endroit pour la terrasse. Malheureusement ils ont décidé de ne pas l'ouvrir en raison d'un très faible risque de pluie . Toutes les terrasses du quartier étaient pourtant ouvertes. l'intérieur est sombre & bruyant & il était très difficile d'entendre les explications des serveurs. En outre, malgré une addition de plus de 1000$ pour un groupe de 7, ils ont ajouté plus de 30$ pour l'eau gazeuse (faite maison), ce qui est très décevant.View more
N.
Incredible food!! We sat at the bar, the staff was so friendly & it was fun watching them operate. The service was amazing & every course was absolutely on point. Best cocktail I had in Montreal, this was in the top 3 restaurants we ate at during our trip.View more
Ken
Revised for 2024: We ate outside. Staff is as friendly & knowledgeable as in 2019. Local ingredients & dishes as yummy. We ate outside & it was perfect. Still a great evening & well worth the time & expense. In the best of all possible worlds, you get to eat here. I can remember the flavor & texture of each course: a perfect scallop, in cream, with pepper & flowers. Brussels sprouts with apples & mint. Hen of the woods with roasted turnips & radishes. Sea bass with a tomato & edamame sauce. (My companion had a pheasant.) Lemongrass ice cream over crunchy wheat & a not-so-sweet maple cake & a pear compote. & the wine pairing was fabulous. The atmosphere was wonderful, the staff was charming. Just go.View more
Pardo
Intimate restaurant with an innovative menu featuring local products & wines.View more
Bernard
There is probably nothing I got for my meal that I would have ordered on my own al a carte but I knew it was a fixed menu & knew ahead what I was getting , didn't understand but knew. For example yogurt peas & crab served hot are something you wouldn't think goes together, but yes it does. Fresh ingredients is an understatement (actually watched the staff go to the side of the building to cut herbs growing there.) Probably not worth talking about individual menu items because they change every month but it was a great experience & all excellent food.View more
Brock
Candide is a spectacular restaurant. We wanted something special for our last night in Montreal, & Candide delivered. From the moment we walked in the door, we felt welcome & at home. The service team works in beautiful harmony to ensure a seamless experience. They hit every step of service, with everything that touched the table being considered &, if needed, explained. Items were provided without asking, & drinks & bread were refilled before I even noticed they were gone. Other restaurants could learn a thing or two by watching this team work. Since there were two of us, we tried everything on the tasting menu. My partner's allergies were handled without hesitation. We started with the seasonal strawberry mocktail, which was a burst of flavor to welcome us to the space. The optional asparagus starter was perfectly cooked & seasoned, with the sorrel leaf adding a nice "wrapper" & flavor. The little gem salad was like a fresh take on a Caesar salad; the herring really came through, & the cheese was divine. The house bread was a perfect specimen of baking acumen, & they kept it stocked, which I appreciated (bread course is my favorite course!). The sweet peas in a mussel broth were a standout & unexpected. The mussel flavor was present & well balanced. House-made yogurt added cream & texture, with the peas being at peak freshness for that seasonal taste. Crispy rice finished the dish, adding just the right amount of crunch. This was one of the best things I've eaten all year. Bravo! The mains were both excellent. The halibut was perfectly cooked, paired with spinach & fresh shiitakes. The pork was perhaps the weaker of the two, but it was still perfectly cooked & paired with fresh seasonal vegetables. Both desserts were great & complemented each other well. The cheese-stuffed zucchini blossom with cracker was my favorite. They offered a half wine pairing, which is something I wish every tasting menu would take note of because, while my partner & I love wine, we simply can't drink very much of it anymore. The half pairing allowed us a sip to savor & a few sips to try with the food. The sommelier offered elegant explanations & painted a beautiful picture of each varietal we tried. The coffee & tea service was excellent as well, with each being brewed in a small Chemex & paired with fresh milk & maple syrup. All in all, this is a meal I will remember because of the food, service, & ambiance. It will be at the top of my list to return to on our next visit, & I highly recommend anyone who is interested book a spot at this restaurant. It's one of the best I have experienced.View more
Hongo
Excellent restaurant, my new favorite place in Montreal. Everything was delicious, well presented, & well though out.View more
Mzoo
Un excellent restaurant qui mêle rupestre & gastronomie, cachée derrière une église la localisation est parfaite. La décoration est de très bon goût & le service très agréable. Mention spéciale pour le choix des vins où nous avons très bien été conseillé avec à chaque fois la possibilité de goûter à deux vins pour mieux choisir. Les plats étaient tous très bon, le dessert était exceptionnel. Pour le prix, je note tout de même que certains plats, bien que très bon, manquaient tout de même d'explosivité. Reste que je recommande vivement, Candide est sans aucun doute l'un des meilleurs restaurants que j'ai pu faire à Montréal.View more
W
Food was great, but selection were limited. It was set menu for us, party of eight. One of us was a vegetarian. Her selection wasn't great. Her main course was one of our appetizer with the same amount. we have been this place four times already this time the food choice were disappointed. It was good food.View more
Pierre-Luc
Amazing local food, excellent service, good wine selection. One of my favorite place in MontrealView more
Mathilde
Good food & nice service. Very cute & cozy atmosphere. The perfect balance in between chic & cozy. Loved the decor & vibe. Not a fan of Canadian wines, so would have loved a bit more European/French options, but we did end up finding something to our liking. Bread was amazing. Food was very good but not exceptional. We will come back.View more