Chez Josie operates as a focused culinary hub centered on the preparation of fresh tartare and seasonal market-driven produce. The menu emphasizes raw preparations where high-quality proteins are finely chopped and seasoned to highlight natural textures. Complementing these offerings, the kitchen constructs structured salads using crisp greens and regional ingredients sourced from local vendors. The establishment maintains a streamlined environment that prioritizes the clarity of its ingredients over complex culinary layering. Guests encounter a straightforward approach to food service that highlights the characteristics of each component on the plate. This destination remains a functional space for those seeking prepared provisions that adhere to minimalist preparation techniques. The integration of market inventory ensures that the available selection remains consistent with the availability of peak produce throughout the year.
Chez Josie is widely celebrated as a vibrant destination in the Villeray neighborhood, consistently praised for its flavorful, diverse menu and high-quality cocktails. Many visitors highlight the excellent service and welcoming atmosphere, noting that it serves as an ideal spot for dining, drinking, and enjoying a lively environment with music. While the vast majority of patrons have memorable experiences and emphasize the value of the table d'hote, a few diners have mentioned inconsistent service or occasional noise levels during peak weekend hours. Overall, it is frequently described as a hidden gem that offers an adventurous culinary experience and great hospitality, making it a highly recommended choice for both casual outings and special celebrations.
Une cuisine simple mes bien réalisé & très bonne. Un prix abordable pour satisfaire davantage les clients. La seul chose que je pourrais dire c'est que malheureusement il n'y a qu'un seul dessert mais c'est pardonnable vu la bonne qualité des plats.
Je reviendrai avec grand plaisi
Excellente découverte dans le quartier ! Chez Josie offre une ambiance chaleureuse & conviviale, parfaite pour prendre un verre ou partager quelques plats entre amis. Les cocktails étaient délicieux, la nourriture savoureuse & bien présentée, & le service était attentionné du début à la fin. On sent que l'équipe met beaucoup d'efforts pour créer une belle expérience. Un endroit qui a beaucoup de charme & où l'on a envie de revenir. Je recommande sans hésiter !
Aug 5, 2026
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Nice place from afar. Reserved for a single person at 5h45 pm on a Tuesday evening & got outdoor seating as asked - evening starts off great.
Sat at 5h50 pm & the waiter doesn't come back until 6h20 pm to get my order. I order the lasagna bites, the fried chicken & steak + hoeegarden. They're out of lasagna bites & chicken. Great start. Let's opt for the Arancini instead of the 2 former appetizers. I ask for the Arancini to come out first & then the steak.
The waitress comes back outside 10 mins later, seemingly because she was there to formally take orders. Not sure what's going on. I repeat the order & ask for the Hoeegarden. The waitress says they're out of that as well. Fantastic, we're 3/3 strikes for disappointment so far.
I opt out of a drink, having been told they're out of so many choices available on the menu. No mentions of shortages of menu items on their end before asking for a customer's order. That's... Yeah.
6h45, no updates. Time passes, I can't stay past 7h30pm. I ask for the waitress to get the steak & Arancini out at the same time & she says she'll try as she punched both on seperate services for me. I understand, at least they listened to my earlier request.
10 mins later, it's 6h55 pm & I get my Arancini. It's not bad. I ask to know when my steak order should be out as I won't have all evening to stay unfortunately. It's 7h05 pm, I initially intended on leaving at 7h30 pm.
Steak comes at 7h15pm. It's underseasoned, fat cap is unrendered, however the steak has a nice sear & the pepper sauce is decent. The quality on the steak is below average with some connective tissues here & there. I asked for medium rare & got an uneven rare finish, as if the steak was cold before searing. I ask for a steak knife & I get a serrated bread knife. At least I can cut the connective tissues.
Fries are stale, slightly salty to my taste.
The waitress excuses herself & says they were busy inside. At most, I saw 5 tables of 4-6 people tops. Those tables didn't fill 25% of their whole capacity inside. We were maybe 20% in occupied capacity outside. Slow Tuesday, slower service I guess.
I go right for the bill after throwing chunks of the connective tissues & fat cap of the steak, tip 10% because of the whole ordeal & ask the waitress if she wants to know why I intentionally left lower tips.
She says no & wishes me a good evening.
4/10, I'm not sure I'll come back for the food or the service. Maybe a drink, if they have enough stock.
Merci à toute l'équipe, j'y etais la semaine dernière pour un anniversaire.
La table d'hôte était excellente !
Mention spéciale à David pour ses petites attentions.
Demandez Raphaëlle ! Service incroyable. Tellement gentille & smart elle saura vous mettre à l'aise. La bouffe est super le fun de quoi ravir tous les goûts! Merci pour cette belle soirée ! 🥳
Je suis déchiré à propos de cet endroit. J'y suis allé trois fois. Les cocktails sont bien, les plats sont bons, mais le service dépend vraiment de la journée. Probablement la dernière fois que j'y vais parce que j'en ressort avec seulement un cocktail, de la faim & des heures de perdu. N'y aller pas seul & vous serez probablement ok.
I'm torned about this place. I've been there three times. Cocktails are great, food is good, but service is a hit or miss.
Probably the last time I go, because all I got last time was a cocktail & I left hungry after hours of waiting. Guess don't go alone & you will be fine.
