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Reviews for Cococina

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on Google4.4 (100+)
*as of 2026-05-15
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Review Summary

Cococina stands out in Montreal for a warm vibrant upscale atmosphere with modern design and a lively vibe, offering a diverse menu that blends Moroccan and Spanish influences. The food is repeatedly described as delicious and carefully prepared, with standout dishes like grilled octopus, tajine variations, pastilla, seafood platter, and the kefta, and cocktails noted for creativity and balance. Service is praised for attentiveness and friendliness across many visits, though a few notes mention slower or inconsistent service and one disappointing experience where the service felt rushed and unfriendly, but the overall impression remains positive. The venue also scores highly for ambiance, music, and value, with some comments about seating being tight or tables small. Many are eager to return, citing the memorable atmosphere and flavorful, well presented dishes.
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Loved my experience here! The interior was gorgeous & totally Instagram-worthy, the service was quick, & the food, especially the brunch menu, was amazing! ✨ follow jujuxcruz for more video reviews on IG!

May 15, 2026
on Google

A truly memorable dining experience. The food was exquisite, with every dish showing a balance of creativity & precision that makes each bite stand out. The service was excellent, delivered with warm professionalism & great attention to detail. The atmosphere brings everything together beautifully-the interior design is impressive, stylish, & creates a welcoming vibe from the moment you walk in. A standout restaurant I'd gladly visit again.

Feb 28, 2026
on Google

We visited Cococina in Montreal with my wife. The interior has a very interesting modern design, & the staff were friendly & welcoming. The cocktails were very good, & the food was tasty. At first glance, nothing feels overly unusual, but the food is genuinely good.

There were a couple of points that could be improved. My wife was initially given a fork that had not been properly cleaned, which could be a serious issue for many guests. Also, the second cocktail my wife ordered was accidentally forgotten, even though the restaurant was not yet fully busy. When I asked for the bill, the staff quickly prepared the cocktail, removed it from our bill, & apologized, which we appreciated.

Overall, it's a nice restaurant with tasty food, great cocktails, & an interesting atmosphere. The service could be a bit more polished, but it's still a pleasant experience.

Feb 5, 2026
on Google
3.0

The vibe is def for 18-28 years old & club vibes they always have a dj playing experimental deep house & they have moody lightnight with very loud music (u can barelly hear each other) & waitresses serve u wearing a leather miniskirts (the service is amazing like toptier tho dont get me wrong)

For the food: i would say the only really good thing was the kefta even the kefta could use some more grilling to have a extra crunch cuz the rest is quiet soft in texture so the outside of the kefta with a lil more crunch would be nice but overal its a very good option the tomato sauce tasted like good quality. The shrimp with garlic is quiet boring just litterly what if says absolutley nothing special & the oil was just a lil too much… & the shrimp wasnt like marinated before hand wich makes u forced to dip it in the oil wich isnt that pleasent i prefer shrimp to already have flavor on its own & get the option to maybe dip it in oil & it was a lil overcooked. The pastilla chicken def has a twist to it cuz it countains alot of flower water (ma zhar) it was okay the chicken was pleasent no big chunks. The poutine was awful… the fries were so soggy of the creme sauce & the fries had their skin wich made it taste good but it was so soggy absolutley digusting & lets not forget the steak that was drizzled in butter that was on top of the soggy fries > soggy fries with steak butter that was dripping over it > super soggy🤣 the lobster was okey but the poutine sauce was also VERY SALTY we drank so much water to get rid of the saltyness.

The interior is super impressive tho im impressed by how it came alive i can imagine how hard it was to get it togheter & come to life. I do believe the chairs dont really go with the interior it needs something as impressive as the beautifull space. The tables are also quiet small so when all the glasses are on the table & plated it gets very overstimulating cuz the tables are simply too small.

Dec 28, 2025
on Google