Name: Chez Delmo
Address: 275 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montreal, QC, H2Y 1T8, CA
Telephone: +1-5142884288
Price range: $$$ & $$$$
Rating: 4.8

Chez Delmo

Fish & shellfish offerings in an elegant space with a late-night menu & weekend valet parking.

Old Montreal

$$$ & $$$$

OPEN11:30 am - 3 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11:30 am - 3 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm
Wednesday	11:30 am - 3 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm
Thursday	11:30 am - 3 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm
Friday	11:30 am - 3 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm
Saturday	5:30 pm - 11 pm
Sunday	Closed

About us

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”.

Our Specialties

Fresh Fish, Mussels, Seafood & Shrimps,

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 70

We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX

Chez Delmo stands out as a premier seafood destination in Old Montreal, offering top quality, fresh ingredients, generous portions, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that blends historic charm with modern elegance. Diners repeatedly praise house specialties like the Dover sole Meuniere and lobster ravioli, the seafood tower, and a variety of seafood pastas, all prepared with skill and care. The service is consistently described as friendly, attentive, professional, and knowledgeable, with a strong emphasis on hospitality and a personal touch that makes guests feel at home. The interior and location near Notre Dame Basilica contribute to an appealing setting, from intimate bar seating to refined dining rooms, and the overall experience is often described as memorable and ideal for celebrations or special occasions. While prices reflect the quality and setting, many reviews note excellent value for quality, thoughtful wine pairings, and accommodations for dietary restrictions. Overall, Chez Delmo is portrayed as a reliable, high-end yet welcoming choice for seafood lovers visiting Montreal, with a reputation built on great food, superb service, and a distinctive atmosphere.

Reviews for Chez Delmo

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Corinne

5.0

En vacances, je souhaitais déguster du homard & j'ai trouvé l'ADRESSE pour combler ce voeu. Accueil & service excellents, cuisine raffinée, cadre agréable dans une vieille institution de Montréal. Merci tout particulier à Adrien pour ses conseils & son amabilité. Soirée réussie

Aug 18, 2024

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David-Arick

Lieu cosy , ambiance feutrée parfait pour un couple d'amoureux , accueil chaleureux & cuisiné ultra-maitrisé.

Aug 14, 2024

Stefan

3.0

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.

Aug 11, 2024

Gabriela

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!

Aug 5, 2024

Top notch service & great food. We went there on our wedding anniversary & were delighted by the overall experience.

Jul 27, 2024

Eric

Fantastique, perssonel dévoués, exellent service, belle atmosphère. Mon Club Sandwich avec 1.5lbs de Homard des Îles.. Wow!

Jul 25, 2024

Ricardo

Excelente!!!! Comida e ambiente impecáveis. Pouding chomeur is a must.

Jul 17, 2024

Stephen

Quiet & service & food was great.

Jul 12, 2024

Charles

Très bien : excellent doré

Jul 11, 2024

Gabriella

Amazing food & service

Jun 28, 2024

Lisa

The lobster roll, the spicy crab dish, shrimp cocktail & famous pudding were excellent. You should also ask for the habanero secret sauce. The owner welcomes everyone & his son was very friendly. Great food & great service!

Jun 22, 2024

Sara

Service was fantastic. Eating out can be difficult with having an allergen but our server made sure everything that came out was something I could eat. He went above & beyond to make sure I was able to have my meal worry free. Food was fantastic & one of our favorite places we had while on vacation.

Josiah

Amazing seafood & steak, very attentive to detail & aware of allergens. Some good gluten free options are the grilled scallops, & the shrimp cocktail they can give you a mayo instead of the cocktail sauce.

Jun 21, 2024

Sergey

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.

Jun 18, 2024

Natasha

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!!

Jun 13, 2024

Michelle

One of the best dinning experiences I've had in awhile! Cozy ambiance, friendly staff & delicious food!

Jun 3, 2024

Marie

Wonderful place ! Best seafood in Montreal. Great staff, makes you feel at home !

May 28, 2024

Siv

2.0

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.

May 25, 2024

Monique

Je recommande ce resto

May 21, 2024

Craig

Awesome atmosphere, great service & incredible food

May 16, 2024

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