Candide
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Candide
Destination gastronomique proposant une cuisine de la ferme à la table et du vin dans un lieu chaleureux aux murs de briques.
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Chamathka
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.
Laurence
Delicious & creative food. Great service. Unique wines. Dishes featured lots of unseasonable vegetables & fresh herbs.
Evan
A Charming Spot with Potential! This quaint restaurant, tucked behind an old church (now a community center), offers a unique dining experience with a focus on quality ingredients, thoughtful cuisine, excellent service, & a warm, inviting atmosphere. I reserved a bar seat for one, but the staff kindly offered me an available table instead. However, I opted to stay at the bar, enjoying the view of the kitchen. The bar seating includes under-table hooks for bags, a thoughtful touch. The seasonal menu is priced at $85CAD, includes two starters, one main, & one dessert. Add-ons oysters (+4$) & wine pairing (+56$ for four half glasses) are also available. The starters featured a good portion & impressive variety of fresh greens, including Brussels sprouts, shallots, radicchio, & spinach. The quality & freshness of the ingredients were evident & much appreciated. For the main, I had the Guinea Hen with Raspberry sauce. The dish was beautifully executed, the meat was tender & juicy, the skin perfectly crispy, & the flavors were well-balanced. The red wine pairing complemented the raspberry sauce nicely, enhancing the dish's complexity. Unfortunately, the starters were overly salty. When I informed my server, they adjusted the seasoning for my main course, which turned out perfectly. Despite the kitchen tasting each dish before serving, the saltiness accumulates as customers finish their plates, making it difficult to enjoy consecutive dishes. I could hardly enjoy my second starter after finishing the first. Dessert was an interesting combination of cheese & sweet potato, but the unexpected spiciness of the sweet potato was surprising. While I can tolerate spice, the level is certain too intense for many others. The menu or server should have mentioned this detail beforehand. Service was attentive after the initial delay, water wasn't served, & no one approached me for the first ten minutes. Additionally, the restroom door was left open for some time, which detracted slightly from the otherwise cozy ambiance. The location may be tricky to find, it's directly behind the church facade. Overall, while there were minor missteps, the quality ingredients, innovative dishes, & accommodating service made for a pleasant evening. I look forward to returning to explore a different seasonal menu.
Yada
Candide is nothing short of a remarkable dining experience. The food is truly exquisite, showcasing creative, seasonal dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Each plate tells a story, blending fresh local ingredients with a thoughtful approach that makes every bite memorable. The service is warm & attentive, enhancing the overall experience. The only drawback for me was the lighting-it's a bit too dim, which slightly detracts from enjoying the visual appeal of the stunning dishes. However, this is a minor inconvenience when weighed against the exceptional quality of the food. If you're looking for a dining experience that's both refined & grounded in local flavors, Candide is a must-visit. Just consider bringing a small light to fully appreciate the artistry on your plate!
Grace
Amazing service!! Incredible food & the ambiance is perfect in there. Lots of warm lighting & wood, it feels very cozy. Also they are so accommodating- they let us choose a seat where we could watch the food being prepared, & they developed a main course especially for me as I'm vegetarian. We even got some fresh-from-the-comb honey at the end of it as a treat. It was an amazing experience with delicious food, thank you!
Natalie
My favourite restaurant in the world. I have been here a number of times & each time has been perfect. The food is fresh & the vegetables are exquisite.
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.
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.
Shah
Been here a few times over the years & the experience is always impeccable. The food is inventive, fresh, & delicious with a continuously changing menu. The staff are beyond sweet & knowledgeable. Absolutely recommend going whether you're a local or a tourist!
Vlad
Came here with friends, tried to enjoy it but just had an okay time. This place needs to be booked in advance. However, the menu changes often, so you never know what you are going to get. The menu is just two choices (fish or meat & for dessert either sweet or one-piece of cheese). I was faced with really tough choices as I immediately did not like either choice in our case, Peckerel fish or Guinea fowl. There are NO other options you can order, if not for our friends, I probably would have left before ordering. We had Brussel sprouts as first, & mussels over a bed of yogurt (what a wired combination of ingredients!!) For main course my wife chose Peckerel ( I personally don't like fresh water predator fish) & it was barely eatable with little fish meat & lots of skin fish , I chose guinea fowl (it was stiff like yesterday's reheated chicken). The tasting menu is offered with wine paring ($56) , i asked the waiter what are the wines & she could not recite it from memory, but said that there were 4 glasses of 3 oz each, one of them was a sweet wine & one orange. That sealed a d decion for me not to take parings. We decided to just order wine by glass, although they have quite an extensive wine list. There is only 1 white, 1 red, 1 rose, & 1 bubbly on the list by glass. For dessert, i took cheese (way too salty). I probably should have chosen the sweets. The only dish I really enjoyed was the Brussel sprouts appetizer. On the positive note, all the waiters & chefs were SUPER nice, friendly & accommodating. Not sure i will be back soon. Either I need a more predictable menu choices at the time of booking a few days in advance or more choice besides the tasting menu. Last point ... although set in historical building, the cieling in dining room is low, with full attendance it is hard to hear people even across the table & the noise is amplified by low cieling & close proximity of other diners.
Seungho
I was getting jealous of chef as Ive indulged myself on very wholesome dishes full of fresh ingredients that complemented so well with each other. He could have charged much more for course menu, but I’ve realized that it is an anchor institution to the community & the chef doesn’t care about money cause he’s an OG.