Denise is praised for inventive, delicious dishes in a warm, intimate setting with attentive, passionate service and a thoughtful wine and cocktail program; the menu is described as tapas style and blends influences from Japan, Thailand and France with flavors that invite sharing, and the pacing and balance of courses are widely appreciated; standout dishes include pork, magret de canard, halibut crudo and burrata, and the open kitchen and chef-owned approach are highlighted alongside good value; while some reviews note limited seating and occasionally smaller portions, the overall impression is that Denise is a standout Montreal dining destination worth returning to.
Unusually incredible cocktails here - they have a washed mezcal bee pollen in a lowball that is literally the best original cocktail I've ever had in my life. I'm a Negroni, Vesper, Manhattan classics kind of guy, & usually regret it when I have something show offy & unusual but we ended up sampling multiple of Felicity's cocktails & our minds were kind of blown. Food was great too (snow crab bao buns with squid ink mayo was awesome!) but don't sleep on their cocktail game here! New fave spot!
I came here a little while ago for my birthday & it was a perfect experience! Small, intimate environment (most of the seating is at the bar with just two or so tables) & a super convivial vibe. The food was SO GOOD. The plates are shareable & have unique flavour profiles that meld very well together. The cocktails are also impeccable. Will be thinking of that stracciatella forever… 10000% recommend, definitely a little gem
We googled'ramen' & somehow ended up at Denise but couldn't have been happier we found this awesome little spot! Absolutely amazing staff, so fun & such great energy. & the food was delicious! Michel also made us some really fun mocktails. What a great way to spend my birthday:) thank you!
Would put 10 stars if I could. One of the best meals I've had in MTL in a long time. Everything translates to a good time: menu, service, wine selection… all top rate. Thanks to everyone, particularly Michel; friendly, professional, made sure we had a great time. HIGHLY recommend
Such a quaint little spot in parc ex. Easy parking on side streets. Bar seating as well as few tables. Food was excellent as well as service. My favorites were the magret de canard as well as the fish. Def going back !
Such a lovely place to celebrate my birthday!! Food was incredible, the owners/chefs came out to meet us & were so passionate about their place.Great experience all round!!
Great little neighborhood spot with excellent food & service. Chef owned & operated, can't go wrong with anything your order. We had the stracciatella (a must!), the ray & the duck & all were excellent. Went on tuesday night & we were lucky to be served by the chef owners who described each dish with such passion! highly recommended spot!
En arrivant nous étions surpris à quel point il y avait peu d'espace pour s'asseoir au point que c'était impossible de se lever sans accrocher le monde au bar & à la table d'à côté. La serveuse nous donnait des excellentes recommandations pour certains plats comme le plat de stracciatella (voir photo) & le gateau bananes par comme d'autres plats qu'on choisissait étaient moins bons comme le tartare de boeuf qui ressemblait à du steak haché & la salade. Les olives étaient quasi voir totallement pourries aussi dans notre martini.
Always an amazing experience at Denise. Inventive yet unpretentious menu, in a beautiful cozy space. Our server was down to earth & really knowledgable, the food was paced perfectly, the wine selection & cocktails are awesome. Denise never misses!!
Loved it, small & intimate place but the food is delicious & the service was cozy. Chef even came & brought my plate, participating with the waiting staff
Nov 12, 2025
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My sister brought me there for the first time this last summer for my birthday, & I fell in love with the place. Food, wine, cocktails, service & vibe all made me feel really good. Really, there was just nothing about my night that kind of felt off : I enjoyed all of it!
I highly suggest you be careful going there though : it feels like you're entering into another dimension where all your concerns -& good resolutions- are quickly forgotten. Be advised!
Wow!! Drove by this little spot one night .. said to myself this looks like it could be good . & Wow! Was I right ! 10/10! Little 25 seater .. sat at the bar . Service, food & drinks were 10/10! Owners / chefs were very friendly & passionate about their food.
Bartender/ waitress ( Stella) very nice & recommended amazing dishes . I'm on a no alcohol vibe now so they had some cool options! My wife tried some cocktails & wine & she loved it ! Will 100% go back !
Also very well priced ! We had 5 dishes, 2 cocktails, 2 glasses of wine , 2 non alcoholic beers. 150$ before tip & tax .
