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Denise

For food or drinks. Indoors or on the terrace
Mile-Ex
4.8$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5:30 pm
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Denise Mile-Ex, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
BistroBuvetteRegionalCreativeGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesWine Bar
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About

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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Reviews for Denise

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on Google4.7 (300+)
*as of 2026-07-01
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Review Summary

Denise is widely celebrated as an intimate, stylish, and cozy neighborhood gem that consistently delivers exceptional dining experiences. Guests frequently praise the creative and flavorful shareable plates, which draw inspiration from diverse global cuisines and feature expertly balanced seasonal ingredients. The restaurant is noted for its passion, warmth, and dedication, with the owner-chefs often engaging directly with patrons. While the space is compact and can become quite warm, the lively atmosphere, knowledgeable service, and impressive selection of cocktails and wines create a memorable vibe that keeps locals and visitors returning. Despite minor comments regarding seating proximity or portion sizes, the consensus remains that this establishment is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking high-quality food and a welcoming, professional service team.
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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

Small & lowkey restaurant with a rotating menu. Every dish we ordered was creative & delicious. Its small plates that you can share with seasonal ingredients. Our favourite dishes were the stracciatella, the broccolini & the beef salad. The flavours were unique & all the elements complimented each other. They also have a good drink selection. Service was also very friendly but food did come out slowly. Would definitely recommend to a foodie!

Jun 2, 2026
on Google

We had such an amazing experience at Louise! Amazing food & drinks, & such friendly service. It has skyrocketed to one of our favourite dining experiences of recent times. The menu is incredibly varied with the dishes taking inspiration from many different countries, but all executed really well!

The cocktails were really good, & the wine list was super interesting.

Highly recommend a visit!

May 26, 2026
on Google

Such a lovely surprise. Intimate cozy stylish interior & knowledgeable warm service. The dishes were genuinely life changing. I was emotional eating the straciatelle. Of course I'll be back

Apr 29, 2026
on Google

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 .

Oct 24, 2025
on Google

Pork Echine, Garlic Scapes, Olives, Chamomile, Japanese Whiskey Tare 🐷❤?🥃

I have to honestly say that @cafedenise is probably one of my favorite experiences I have had in 2025 so far. If you can go there & eat modestly it won't be too expensive but to be honest with you the portions are a little bit small but flavor packed. I wish they were a little bit larger but otherwise amazing.

It's Tapas style dishes meaning they're really meant to share & each one that we had was better than the next . For me the star of the show was the pork, a absolutely flavor sensation the whiskey you taste that tare gives a #umami bomb everything extremely well balanced.

We got other star dishes like there halibut Crudo with passion fruit there Caesar salad that had fresh anchovies marinated accompanied with Nordic shrimp, this Buratta dish that honestly left me pretty speechless I've never had a dish prepared this way with Beretta & honestly 11 out of 10! Everything just kept getting better & better & better even the end of the meal where we had their Basque cheesecake with Thai tea & dolce de leche was FOODGASMIC 🙌.

It's hard to kind of pinpoint the exact Style of food but you can clearly see that they take elements from Japan, elements from Thailand as well as French cooking techniques it's really a spectrum of everything but if I had to guess their influence is more in the Asian sector but fine dining flare! I've been twice so far in a 3 week span & I'm definitely going to come back again!

The Two Chefs in the kitchen both own the restaurant & so far are absolutely killing it great job guys!

Aug 20, 2025
on Google

Quickly becoming one of our favorite spots-- dishes were beautiful & full of flavor, you can tell it's all made with love!

Jul 14, 2024
on Google
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I mentioned the salad i ordered was a little too bitter for me & i got it for free 🥹 very kind service & all the other dishes were amazing

Feb 2, 2024
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4.0

We enjoyed the dishes that we ordered less than we did the first time that we attended your restaurant. We really appreciated the service though.

Jan 31, 2024