It was in 1934 that Mr. Delisle and Mr. Morissette first opened Chez Delmo just up the street from where it is now. Back then it had 3 floors; a seafood restaurant on the main floor, a gaming house on the 2nd and brothel on the 3rd.
In 1964, Mr. Roland Périsset took over the operation and closed the 2 top floors.
Our menu has changed little over the past 80 years. Quality fish and seafood prepared and served in a traditional way. The house specialty is the Dover sole meunière. Our chefs take great pride in this dish, which used to be de-boned table-side, but now done just before serving. Our lobster bisque takes 2 days to create and the classic cream of tomato remains virtually unchanged for decades.
We have stayed true to cuisine classique, resisting the popular tide of nouvelle cuisine. Traditionally prepared quality seafood; unadorned and unembellished.
Over the years, Delmo has had its share of facelifts; the 18 bar-stools surrounding the granite bar are all that are left of the original 38. The iron sign outside and its original lighted tulips, were salvaged and still greet all our clients. The destruction of the original porcelain tile frieze that decorated the walls behind the bar prompted us to ask local muralist and celebrated artist, Carlito DalCeggio, to reproduce his version of the scenic garden party adorned with the verse from 18th English poet John Gay, “from wine what sudden friendship springs”.
Chez Delmo delivers consistently high quality seafood in a warm, welcoming Old Montreal setting, with options like a generous seafood tower, lobster ravioli, and the Dover sole Meuniere praised for freshness, flavor, and expert preparation; cocktails and wines are strong, the service is friendly and professional, and the owners create a charming, family run atmosphere that makes guests feel at home. The ambience blends modern style with historic charm, large windows and a classic neighbourhood vibe, while staff guidance and recommendations help diners explore top dishes such as walleye, octopus and crab pasta. Overall, the dining experience is described as memorable and top notch, balancing generous portions, thoughtful service, and a lively yet refined pace, with some menu items noted as slightly pricier but worth it for the quality.
Accueillis chaleureusement avec le sourire par le patron. Bien installés dans une belle salle, atmosphère calme & chic. La carte est variée, avec poissons, fruits de mer & viandes. Belles cartes de cocktails & de vins. Les plats servis chauds étaient bien présentés, copieux & très bons. Mention spéciale au serveur David : très bon contact, sympathique & efficace. À recommander les yeux fermés !
In Montreal for 1 night & Chez Delmo was recommended to us by our hotel concierge when we inquired about a local place to eat that had great seafood. The only reservation for 2 available was at the bar & we were ok with that. In the end I am so grateful we dined at the bar as David made our experience all that much better. He was very educated on the menu, made excellent recommendations', made sure his team paid attention to all the small details & had great conversation with us. It was fun watching him mix drinks & I admired his skill, so much so that I had to order a martini after watching him expertly make them. The lobster bisque was chalked full of succulent lobster in a lovely broth. We had beef tartare, which I generally hate but absolutely loved, & oysters to start. My husband had the catch of the day (halibut) while I dined on the creole crab. Everything was superb. We met the owners & heard some of the history of Chez Delmo. It is nice to see such pride in ownership. We definitely do not regret dining here & would make this a staple when we visit.
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Visiting chez delmo was a weird experience. When you visit the website, you expect a bright seafood lovers paradise driven by a long tradition over the many years this restaurant has been open. Badges galore as we scroll on the website as they are a top 3 Montreal seafood restaurant, hence you book a table with creditcard guarantee which enhances the expectations even more. Come dinner night, you enter what can only be described as a sports bar with two tv screens playing sports in a otherwise dark, loud & cheap looking place because of the furniture. So far the ambiance. Service is top with all waiters friendly & giving advice where needed. On to the food. Fish & chips were really nice. Lots of flavour in the batter & fresh made tatare sauce. Main was the seafood pasta which, as signature dish, at 75$ cad a plate was a expensive dish for half a (very small) lobster tale, two scallops, 2 shrimps & 4 very small mussels. The dish went for a smokey flavour but ended up leaving a burned aftertaste with every bite. I would not recommend, especially if I compare a 350$ cad bill at the end of the evening.
Incredible food!!!! I would recommend this restaurant to everyone! From the delicious food to the amazing service to the welcoming by the owner. More than dinner it's an experience!
We randomly stopped for lunch & were not disappointed! Oysters were delicious. The set lunch menu is a great deal, & in our case, included snails, Vol-au-vent of lobster & shellfish & raspberry mousse - all prepared perfectly. Highly recommended.
What an amazing experience!! My Father & I visited Chez Delmo for dinner, & the hospitality, ambiance & the food was an absolute experience!! William & Benoit are my new best friends, & I highly recommend Chez Delmo if you love great seafood & great people!!
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Way over priced for the quality of food that they give you. We had some of their most expensive seafood plates & none of them were good enough for the price that they're charging in quality presentation or taste. I was very disappointed, As I had Much higher expectation of this place. Will not recommend it to anyone , there are much better options for this price.
Fabulous! That's the word I'd use to describe one of the oldest & best restaurants of Montreal, Chez Delmo. Haven't been here for a while since we live in Europe with my wife, but every time its is always a pleasure to be greeted by Benoit & his wonderful team. The food is always good, this time I've tried their new Lobster Club sandwich (btw the best sandwich I ever had) & my wife ordered the Seafood Tagliatelle, which she adored. The waiters were super nice & professional as expected, & the owner recognized us & spent a good 15 mins talking to us at our table, which was lovely. I recommend without hesitation!
Nous avons été très bien accueillis & bien servis ici, les plats étaient succulents & excellents. On a pris, avec mon père, la sole menière & le Crabe des neiges. Je recommande !
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Highly recommend Chez Delmo. The staff & management went above & beyond to accommodate my food allergy. I appreciate how easy they made it for me. The food was amazing & atmosphere was perfect. We went for dinner after a long day. If you have a food allergy make sure to reach out to the restaurant to give them a chance to prepare for your visit. Will definitely keep Chez Delmo in mind for our next trip to Montreal.
I was passing by the restaurant with my husband a few days ago & we were looking for someplace to eat with a great atmosphere. We were charmed by its looks even from the street point of view, so we decided to give it a try. & we weren't dissapointed! The ambiance of the Delmo is at the same time both class & warm, & it's exactly the type of restaurants that I like the most. Great selection of seafood, some vegetarian options too (even off-menu, you can just tell the waiter you're vegetarian & the kitchen will do something special for you) & a very good service. I recommend without a doubt & will come back for sure!
The scallops were excellent - the classic crème de tomate has always been great over 40 years of me going regularly to Chez Delmo! I highly recommend this restaurant
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Superbe restaurant située a quelques pas de la Basilique de Notre Dame.. Le service est pro avec de bonnes recommandations & attentif. La nourriture est délicieuse avec de belles portions généreuse en fruits de mer ! Notre nouveau restaurant préférer, merci aux propriétaires pour leurs accueils !
We really enjoyed our experience at Chez Delmo. We ordered the oysters, tomato soup, salmon tartare & the Dover sole. Everything was really good. Ian, our waiter was superb. We had a lot of questions for him. I had no room for dessert but wish I did :) I highly recommend.
Very good Friend of mine was in Town from the Caribbean this week. I personally am on a special diet & can only eat Seafood so we looked for a restaurant that served that but with a good rating. Chez Delmo seemed to be a choice that was fair enough to try. Now bear in mind that I am a critic that will tell it as it is without filter. We were greeted warmly by the host & our Jackets were hung up for us. Once seated, we didn't wait long to be greeted by our Waiter & asked wahat we would like yo drink. After ordering our entrees & food, we were given complimentary taste of something that I forgot the name of but found it unique but very tasty. For Supper, my friend ordered the Surf & Turf & I had the Holland Dover Sole. The Food was cooked just right & very tasty. The Ungava Gin Tonic / Soda was well proportioned & tasted just right. If I can give this restaurant 20 stars I would because honestly the experience there was so good. I highly recommend Chez Delmo. I certainly will be going back very soonand will definitely bring friends & family to experience this Beautiful restaurant. Thanks for reading & thank you Chez Delmo for such a wonderful experience.
I gave 5 stars because is the max but I could give more if the rating allows it. Place is outstanding all over the words. Extremely clean & very welcoming place. Food was delicious. I ordered as an appetizer shrimp cocktail, not words to describe the plate, the sauce, tomatoes & thick jumbo shrimp with an outstanding presentation, as a main menu I ordered a lobster thermidor & the flavor melted in my mouth. I never had a lobster thermidor full of melted cheese on top, was out of this world. Only thing is, was a little pricey, the menu does not show prices, just MP (market price at the moment) We paid $210.00 per 2 main dish of lobster thermidor. But really well worthy every bite. Service was excellent as well, we had not to ask for anything, waiter there for us all the time with a big friendly smile. Highly recommended place to eat.
