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Denise

For food or drinks. Indoors or on the terrace

Mile-Ex
4.8$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 5:30 pm
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Denise operates as a quintessential buvette and bistro that emphasizes regional culinary traditions through a focused, ingredient-driven menu. The kitchen highlights local seasonal produce and artisanal preparations, delivering dishes that reflect the nuances of the terroir. Patrons encounter an environment defined by practical design and a deliberate emphasis on social connection centered around shared plates and balanced flavors. The establishment maintains a rigorous commitment to sourcing from regional suppliers to ensure the authenticity of its flavor profiles. Its beverage selection complements the food program, focusing on natural and minimal-intervention producers that pair seamlessly with the culinary offerings. This venue prioritizes a direct approach to food service, maintaining clear, concise presentations that favor substance over excessive ornamentation in every serving provided to the table.

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4.8123 ratings
5★
84%
4★
11%
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Reviews for Denise

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on Google4.7 (300+)
*as of 2026-08-15
4.8123 ratings
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84%
4★
11%
3★
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Review Summary

Denise is widely celebrated as an intimate, quirky neighborhood gem that offers a consistently exceptional dining experience. Guests frequently praise the creative, shareable plates that highlight fresh seasonal ingredients and unique flavor profiles, with many highlighting the stracciatella, duck, and various seafood dishes as standouts. The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy and convivial, often complemented by an impressive selection of cocktails and a thoughtfully curated wine list. Whether visiting for a special celebration or a casual night out, patrons appreciate the warm, knowledgeable service provided by a passionate team, making it a must-visit destination in Montreal that leaves a lasting, positive impression.
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Queenie
5.0

What an amazing experience. Café Denis has fun wine list, delicious food, & it's a great space to catch up with a friend all while eating super well.

Aug 14, 2026
on Google
Morgan
5.0

Every dish was delectable. Fresh & flavourful & plated beautifully while still making sense. As another reviewer perfectly said: impressive & creative without being pretentious. The chefs really know what they are doing when it comes to interesting & tasty combinations & processes.

The space is quirky & intimate - which fits the mile ex neighborhood well.

We did not have drinks but had the cucumber shrimp salad, the duck, tandoori wild mushrooms, focaccia, & passion fruit crudo. All highly recommended by myself & my chef partner.

Didn't get the warm service the other reviewers mentioned, but they were efficient & didn't affect our experience either way.

Aug 5, 2026
on Google
Jérémy
5.0

La bouffe est plus que awesome, on a pris les crevettes le tiradito & le canard tout était bon mais le tiradito était exceptionnelle. Les cocktail sont super.

Aug 5, 2026
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Liam
5.0

Vraiment un super repas ici. On s'est régalés du début à la fin. Le hummus, le canard, le crudo, les champignons, les baos pis le gâteau au fromage, tout était incroyable. J'ai adoré l'ambiance de la place. C'est certain que je reviens la prochaine fois que je passe à Montréal.

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Really nice meal here. Everything we had was so good. Hummus, duck, crudo, mushrooms, the bao, & cheesecake all amazing. Loved the vibe. I would definitely come back on my next trip to Montréal.

Jul 31, 2026
on Google
H.
5.0

Great food & drinks, service is impeccable

Jul 24, 2026
on Google
Paulie
5.0

bonus points for the random cat that xame to eat with us

Jul 17, 2026
on Google
Greg
5.0

One of the best meals I have had in ages!

Jul 8, 2026
on Google
Dale
5.0

Really great intimate spot, local vibe, food is 11/10. Most of the seating is at the bar (which I love). Service is excellent. Cannot recommend enough. Will be returning many times into the future. Please don't tell anyone about this place. Let's keep it between us, ok? Merci.

Jul 2, 2026
on Google
Rachel
5.0

Denise is rarely conventional but always knocks it out of the park. They embody what I love about Montreal & are not to be missed.

Jun 28, 2026
on Google
Anais
5.0

Cocktails were great & the food was all good. The octopus was very tender & the mackerel skin was nice & crispy. I wish the duck was aged a little more as it lacked a bit of the umami punch that koji gives, but the sauce macha was phenomenal. The thai tea ice cream could have been stronger in flavor yet still very good & texturally satisfying. Would go back to try new dishes for sure.

Jun 21, 2026
on Google
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