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.
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.
We absolutely loved the food. The octopus literally melted in the mouth, the fish & chips with black caviar & an incredibly rich cheesy sauce was spotless, & the lamb was beyond praise. The seafood platter exceeded all expectations. Cocktails didn't disappoint either...A truly memorable experience.
But.....We were a group of 15 people, & despite making the reservation in advance, we were seated at two separate tables (8 & 7). It would have been easily possible to arrange one large table, which would have made the experience much more comfortable for our group.
Feb 2, 2026
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Je suis un peu perplexe sur le menu, je donne un 3* par rapport à ce que j'ai commandé ( agneau), il y'a beaucoup trop de tomates ça ressemble plus à une chekchouka un peu trop acide qu'autre chose ... les huîtres sont une valeur sûre! Le service un peu lent mais j'imagine que c'est normal puisque c'est nouveau, il est un peu difficile à comprendre le menu j'ai demandé à la serveuse quelle grandeur était l'agneau elle m'a fait un signe avec ses mains alors que l'agneau est effiloché dans de la tomate... il est écrit tajine au poulet alors que c'est 3 croquettas espagnol ... je vais y retourner pour explorer d'autres plats dans le menu car j'ai bien aimé l'endroit, très joli avec de la bonne musique...
Excellente expérience du début à la fin ! L'accueil était chaleureux & attentionné, le cadre agréable, & les plats absolument délicieux. Des produits frais, bien travaillés & joliment présentés. Le service était rapide & professionnel. On sent la passion & le souci du détail. Je recommande vivement & j'y retournerai c'est sure !
Excellente expérience du début à la fin ! La nourriture est absolument délicieuse, le décor est magnifique & l'ambiance musicale est parfaitement choisie. On s'y sent bien dès qu'on entre. Un endroit à ne pas manquer, j'y retournerai sans hésite
Jan 19, 2026
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Une très belle expérience du début à la fin : une cuisine excellente, une ambiance réussie & un emplacement idéal au coeur du Vieux-Port de Montréal. Would definitely recommend!!
Très beau restaurant ,nourriture & services excellent sauf décevant après une facture de 300$ on nous demande de quitter beaucoup de pression pour reprendre la table après seulement 1h30 alors qu'il y as encore des tables de disponible , décevant !
Finally a place in montreal where the menu is as excellent as the venue! Delicious plates with a moroccan/spanish touch, good vibes with nice music & upscale design !!
Excellente bouffe, portion généreuse & à la fois gastronomique. Première fois que je mange marocain à Montréal & c'était le même taste exactement comme les saveurs lors de mon voyage au maroc. & l'ambiance était très cosy pour un date en amoureux.
Jan 12, 2026
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Pour un lunch d'affaires , tout était impeccable, de l'accueil au service, sans oublier la qualité de la cuisine. Une adresse que je recommande sans hésitation.
Cococina est nouveau restaurant dans le vieux Montréal. Le décor est extrêmement beau, tous les éléments sont choisis avec goût dans une ambiance moderne & raffinée. C'est un ambiance de « supper club ». Nous étions là pour le réveillon du nouvel an avec un menu 5 services à 150$/personne. Tous les plats étaient absolument délicieux & les portions généreuses. Le rib-eye, le poison entier & la casserole de fruit de mer étaient très bien assaisonnés. Pour le service, nous avons été traités aux petits soins. Tous les employés, des serveuses au gérant, sont venus nous voir pour s'assurer de notre satisfaction. C'était une très belle soirée, je recommande fortement ce restaurant.
Jan 2, 2026
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Nourriture impeccable top 10 a Montréal avec le mixte maghrébin italien service professionnel 10/10 propre classe au maximum j'ai adoré mon expérience surtout les prix plus que raisonnables
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.
