Candide

MX

4.0

solo dinner & enjoyed the experience there. very homely interior with a very small team of staff (4 only). but despite that, service was still attentive & each course was brought out swiftly.

food was delicious, but not spectacular. well crafted, but not memorable.

oysters from new brunswick ($3.5 each) with added cream wasnt really to my liking.

rutabaga was interestingly cooked & was the standout of the night.

endives was a bit salty.
artic char from montreal was cooked well, but flavor of the fish still remained fishy & relied too much on the sauce rather than the taste of the fish itself.

dessert was decent.

had a cocktail to go along with it.

total bill came up to $150 with tax & tips.

noting they are short staffed, as you leave no one bats a head to you. even the chefs behind the counter were busy preparing the food. dedication i guess.

Feb 2, 2026

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Éric

5.0

Très beau restaurant. Service vraiment impeccable. Tout le monde sympathique & heureux. Nourriture 100% local: ça ajoute à la qualité de l'expérience. Tout était parfait.

Feb 1, 2026

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William

5.0

Quelle belle découverte! Le Candide offre une formule fixe à 4 services avec 2 choix pour le plat principal & le dessert, ce qui permet à chacun de trouver son bonheur.

Le service était impeccable - discret, souriant & vraiment aux petits oignons. L'équipe s'est montrée très flexible & compréhensive face aux allergies, ce qui est vraiment apprécié. La carte des vins québécois est également un beau clin d'oeil à nos vignobles locaux.

Côté cuisine, l'entrée d'endives était tout simplement sublime. Honnêtement, j'aurais pu manger une chaudière juste de la sauce au pain tellement c'était bon! Le dessert aux tomates était divin - original & parfaitement exécuté.

Ce qui rend le Candide vraiment spécial, c'est cette volonté de mettre en valeur les ingrédients d'ici tout au long de l'année. On sent la passion pour les produits locaux dans chaque assiette.

Une adresse à retenir & à recommander sans hésitation!

Jan 31, 2026

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Sydnee

5.0

One of a kind experience. They always pay so much attention to detail & explain every dish with care. So great that they have a vegan version as well! 💚

Jan 31, 2026

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Marc-Olivier

5.0

Aller au restaurant Candide, c'est avoir la chance de vivre une expérience où la gastronomie hyper-locale se marie avec un service des plus chaleureux & attentionnés. Dès votre arrivée, vous vous sentirez accueilli comme dans une famille tissée serré. La cuisine respecte & met à l'honneur ce qu'il y a de plus beau & de plus doux en bouche. Au service, vous verrez une danse parfaitement synchronisée des gens en salle qui, tour à tour, s'assurent que tout soit simplement parfait.

Pour finir, la carte des vins & spiritueux saura combler tous vos besoins avec des choix locaux ou internationaux, racontés avec passion & sans aucune prétention. De la cohésion d'équipe - du chef exécutif qui prend les manteaux à l'accueil & fait même un peu de plonge, jusqu'aux explications des plats par les chefs à table & aux attentions personnalisées du service - vous sortirez de là complètement comblé. On repart profondément fier du terroir québécois & touché de voir que des gens sont là pour partager cet amour.

Merci à toute l'équipe ! ❤?

Jan 27, 2026

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Andrew

5.0

Had an incredible birthday dinner here with my boyfriend this January. I first went to Candide in November of 2019 & have been waiting for years for a chance to get back here. I live down in Boston & this was absolutely worth making a weekend trip to Montreal for. The food was incredible, the vibes were immaculate, & the staff were so so so SO kind & helpful. Cannot recommend this place enough!!

Jan 19, 2026

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Seungho

5.0

I found myself feeling a little jealous of the chefs as I indulged in incredibly wholesome dishes, each crafted with fresh ingredients that complemented one another beautifully. I came to realize that this place is truly an anchor institution for the community, where the chefs cook purely for the craft & for the people. While my last two visits were good, it was that very first visit that was truly extraordinary.

Jan 19, 2026

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Melanie

4.0

Always heard wonderful comments about Candide so came in with high expectations, but it was just alright. I don't want to sound mean because each dish was well done, but they were not special in a way that made me go'mmm!' nor did they make me crave for more.

Jan 17, 2026

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David

5.0

Incredible, worth every penny. Visited in October & was blown away by the outstanding service & exceptionally creative menu. Particularly loved the wine pairing, roast pork with radicchio, & the incredible savoury dessert (buttermilk cheese with grilled shishito pepper). I strongly recommend to anyone in Montreal to spoil themselves to this menu in full, you will not be disappointed.

Dec 30, 2025

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Simon

5.0

Nous avons vécu une expérience culinaire hors du commun. Les cuisiners sont de vetitables artistes, la sommeliere vous accompagne pour trouver l'accord parfait. Cet un assemblage étincellent de créativité faire naître un feu d'artifice de goûts & parfums à savourer sans fin. Le service impeccable enveloppe le tout de chaleur & convivialité. Une magnifique table à redecouvrir chaque mois.

Dec 12, 2025

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Katrin

3.0

Great atmosphere & service but the food is not as it used to be 2-3 years ago. Out of four courses, two were subpar. Especially the fish course (arctic char-on the photo) with sweet sauce & carrots. Somehow the dish was too salty & too sweet at the same time. It was bad, with weird flavor. The second course was some sort of soup with leeks & mussels. It was sour & you couldn't chew anything on the plate. The first course, the oyster & the dessert were solid, with great flavor. This is why I used to love Candide-simple, but sophisticated & tasteful. Unfortunately I don't think we will be coming back when half of the dishes are a miss. Also a mocktail was not really a mocktail but an apple juice.

Dec 9, 2025

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Channy

5.0

All perfect! Everything was delicious. Open kitch. A tad bit noisy, especially when getting the dish & wine info from our hostess but still, will be back soon!

Dec 3, 2025

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Dominique

5.0

J'ai tout aimé! Le service, la nourriture, les accords mets & vins. Mon nouveau resto pref & je vais le recommander à tous mes amies! Merci pour cette belle soirée

Nov 29, 2025

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PERALDI

5.0

Repas plus que parfait. Service excellent. Un peu bruyant & trop sombre selon moi. C'est un peu dommage de ne pas bien voir le jeu des couleurs dans son assiette.

Nov 15, 2025

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Mélanie

5.0

C'est une expérience culinaire vraiment agréable. L'accord mets/vins est vraiment intéressant & nous permet de sortir de notre zone de confort. Le service est impeccable.

Nov 13, 2025

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Chamathka

5.0

Food was inventive, fresh, tasty & not pretentious. Service was not rushed at any point. I'd definitely go back in a few months when the menu changes.

Nov 7, 2025

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Andy

5.0

Feels like someone invited you to their cottage. rustic, open concept kitchen, good food, great wine, better staff, recommend the wine pairing - the sommelier was fantastic.

Nov 5, 2025

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Marky

5.0

Excellent service, nice decor. The set menu was full of flavour & locally sourced. I don't even like tomatoes & green beans that much & I still enjoyed the second course. The halibut & the vegetable plate were fantastic. The dessert wasn't a bit too corn-ey for me but was still well done. All the cocktails were nice & well presented but I think the Tarragon was the best.

Oct 2, 2025

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Anne-Sophie

5.0

Nous avons passé un très bon souper au restaurant. Tous les plats étaient délicieux (mention spéciale à la cuisson du flétan qui était parfaite !). L'équipe était à l'écoute & très sympathique. Nous reviendrons certainement !

Sep 11, 2025

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Jacob

5.0

Incredible food, staff & atmosphere. Perfect for a date night or special occasion. The set menu changes monthly with local seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.

Sep 6, 2025

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